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A community engagement initiative of Vandalia CUSD 203.
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LATEST ISSUE
Winter | 2026
"He taught me right from wrong."
"My favorite part of living in Vandalia is life." - Third Grader Markus Patterson
"He taught me kind of how life works."
"It's something new every day."
"I like having a good, solid answer."
"I just try to be nice to everybody as much as I can… even if it's hard sometimes."
"They still need play to learn."
"We might be the only smile they see that day."
"I want to be a veterinarian, a teenager, teacher and an artist." - Third Grader Maddie Elam
"I'm willing to wait. I'm willing to work for it."
"Someone who writes well has a good imagination—and understands the facts."
"I get to throw touchdown passes during the day."
The Stories of Us.
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The Kid Who Keeps Going
The Boy with Big Ideas
Caden Osborne: Built on Balance
The Man Who's Seen It All
Ready to Serve, Ready to Learn
Just Love People
The Teacher Who Never Stopped Learning
Keeping the Line Warm
Little Miss Sunshine
Hands On, Eyes Forward
Bright Mind, Steady Heart
Right Where He Was Meant to Be
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