Coach Katie Hayden Leads Lady Sailors Soccer Through Rebuilding Year with Focus on Growth and Teamwork
VERMILION — For Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Katie Hayden, stepping into this role isn’t just about the game — it’s about helping shape a program and guiding young athletes on and off the field. Hayden, who returned to the area a decade ago, said she was drawn to the position Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Kaylee Herchler Kaylee is one of the strongest heartbeats on the team. She is dedicated, welcoming, and a presence on the field that helps distribute Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools See Morning Traffic Delays After High School Busing Suspension
VERMILION — Traffic near Sailorway Drive and surrounding streets was heavily congested Thursday morning as families adjusted to the district’s temporary suspension of school bus transportation for students in grades 9 through 12. Around 7:05 a.m., traffic was backed up along Douglas Street from Route 60 to the south entrance Continue Reading
VLSD Board of Education Meeting (Video and Agenda)
Dates and location of upcoming Board Meetings. Meetings will be held in theVermilion High School Commons, 1250 Sanford St. Vermilion at 6:00 PM, unlessotherwise noted.❖ Regular Meeting – Monday, September 8, 2025❖ Regular Meeting – Monday, October 13, 2025❖ Regular Meeting – Monday, November 10, 2025
Vermilion FFA Earns Top Honors in First Erie County Fair Appearance
The debut came alongside the unveiling of a new FFA barn, built to support both Vermilion and Margaretta FFA chapters. The barn became a hub of activity during the fair, drawing visitors who stopped to see the student projects and learn more about FFA’s mission of building leadership, personal growth, Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Junior – Noah Penton Junior – Izzy Smith Izzy had a great start of the year for the Sailor Girls Golf Team by taking the number one Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Ready for First Day on August 21
The Vermilion Local School District will welcome students in grades 1–12 back to class on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The district has released the full 2025–2026 school calendar and detailed back-to-school schedules for Vermilion Elementary, Sailorway Middle, and Vermilion High School. Parents can review important dates such as open houses, Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Welcome New Staff for 2025–26 School Year
During the superintendent’s report at Monday’s Vermilion Local School District Board of Education meeting, the district introduced several new staff members joining for the 2025–26 school year: The first day of school for Vermilion students is Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Sailors and Falcons Set Sights on Stillman Cup Showdown
This article is based on remarks made by Vermilion head coach Bill DiFucci and Firelands head coach Ryan O’Rourke during their appearances on the Lorain County Coaches Show, produced by the Lorain County Sports Network and associated with WOBL/WDLW Radio. The program was published on the network’s official YouTube channel Continue Reading
Driver Shortage Forces Vermilion Schools to Halt High School Busing
Update 12:29 pm: In a follow-up email, Superintendent Dr. Hile clarified that transportation will still be provided for all EHOVE students, despite earlier announcements about the suspension of bus service for grades 9 through 12. Vermilion Local Schools will temporarily suspend school bus transportation for students in grades 9 through Continue Reading