Middle School – Vermillion School District https://vermillion.k12.sd.us Home of the Tanagers Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:18:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Middle School – Vermillion School District https://vermillion.k12.sd.us 32 32 Counseling https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/counseling/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:13:52 +0000 https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/?page_id=6556 …]]> VMS Student Services Page

My name is Sarah Sayavong, I am a licensed professional school counselor here at the Vermillion Middle School. With a master’s in professional School Counseling from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. I came to Vermillion with over 14 years of experience working with youth and families.

Click below to visit Ms. Sayavong’s site 

Sarah Sayavong’s Google Site

Our Teamwork can make your child(ren) school year a rewarding experience!

Counseling at the Middle School can look like

  • Working out friendship problems
  • Setting goals
  • Feeling good about yourself and others
  • Adjusting to a new school
  • Managing emotions
  • Dealing with peer pressure and bullying
  • As well as many other things

Provided below are links to some information regarding counseling in South Dakota.

 

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VMS students learning ARCHERY! https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vms-students-learning-archery/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:46:17 +0000 https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/?page_id=3053 Mrs. Jerred makes Archery part of our Physical Education curriculum. ]]> Clubs & Activities https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/clubs-activities/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:34:27 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=2531

 Vermillion Middle School Clubs and Activities

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Staff https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/middle-school-staff/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:45:40 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1965

Jennifer Ashley

8th Grade Math Teacher
Jennifer Ashley

8th Grade Math Teacher

Amy Askew

Head School Nurse
Amy Askew

Head School Nurse

Grace Bennett

School Psychologist
Grace Bennett

School Psychologist

James Brown

Custodian
James Brown

Custodian

Louis Budmayr

6th Grade World Cultures Teacher
Louis Budmayr

6th Grade World Cultures Teacher

Gretchen Burbach

Music Teacher
Gretchen Burbach

Music Teacher

John Dimock

8th Grade English Teacher
John Dimock

8th Grade English Teacher

Hope Druin

Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Hope Druin

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Lisha Edelen

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Lisha Edelen

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Kaden Elder

PE/Health Teacher
Kaden Elder

PE/Health Teacher

Aaron Fader

8th Grade History Teacher
Aaron Fader

8th Grade History Teacher

Kayla Farmer

Custodian
Kayla Farmer

Custodian

Cole Fiegen

7th Grade Geography Teacher
Cole Fiegen

7th Grade Geography Teacher

Trisha Fisher

Vocal Music Teacher
Trisha Fisher

Vocal Music Teacher

Andrea Frey

Computer/Tech Mods Teacher
Andrea Frey

Computer/Tech Mods Teacher

Troy Garrett

School Psychologist
Troy Garrett

School Psychologist

Brittney Goggin

School Social Worker
Brittney Goggin

School Social Worker

Lorna Gray

Special Ed, Educational Assistant
Lorna Gray

Special Ed, Educational Assistant

Tabitha Heckens

English Language Learner
Tabitha Heckens

English Language Learner

Ashlie Jacobs

District Technology Coordinator
Ashlie Jacobs

District Technology Coordinator

Nate Jarchow

Assistant Technology Coordinator
Nate Jarchow

Assistant Technology Coordinator

Kari Jensen

PE/Health Teacher
Kari Jensen

PE/Health Teacher

Audrey Job

6th Grade Science Teacher
Audrey Job

6th Grade Science Teacher

Suzanne Johnson

7th Grade Reading Teacher
Suzanne Johnson

7th Grade Reading Teacher

Olivia Kanengieter

Special Ed, Behavior Room Aide
Olivia Kanengieter

Special Ed, Behavior Room Aide

Hope Knedler

Instrumental Music Teacher
Hope Knedler

Instrumental Music Teacher

Sharla Krell

School Librarian/Exploratory Teacher
Sharla Krell

School Librarian/Exploratory Teacher

Rebecca Kronaizl

7th Grade Math Teacher
Rebecca Kronaizl

7th Grade Math Teacher

Katie Letsche-Hansen

Behavior Integrationist
Katie Letsche-Hansen

Behavior Integrationist

Julie Lewison

6th Grade Reading Teacher
Julie Lewison

6th Grade Reading Teacher

Cindy Lias

Special Education Teacher
Cindy Lias

Special Education Teacher

Maria May

7th Grade Science Teacher
Maria May

7th Grade Science Teacher

Teresa Millage

Lead Custodian
Teresa Millage

Lead Custodian

Royce Miller

Title Math Teacher
Royce Miller

Title Math Teacher

Marissa Mockler

Special Ed, Educational Assistant
Marissa Mockler

Special Ed, Educational Assistant

Todd Moore

Head Custodian
Todd Moore

Head Custodian

Ashley Neumann

Administrative Assistant to Principal
Ashley Neumann

Administrative Assistant to Principal

Tom O’Boyle

Principal
Tom O’Boyle

Principal

Jennifer Olafson

Director of Special Services
Jennifer Olafson

Director of Special Services

Garret Olson

Instrumental Music Teacher
Garret Olson

Instrumental Music Teacher

Roxane Olson

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Roxane Olson

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Victoria Rager

Special Ed, Behavior Room Aide
Victoria Rager

Special Ed, Behavior Room Aide

Sarah Sayavong

School Counselor
Sarah Sayavong

School Counselor

Patty Schwasinger

Title I Teacher
Patty Schwasinger

Title I Teacher

Kurt Seibel

8th Grade Science Teacher
Kurt Seibel

8th Grade Science Teacher

Paisley Sierra

Native American Liaison
Paisley Sierra

Native American Liaison

Marjorie Staller

Special Education Teacher
Marjorie Staller

Special Education Teacher

Mitch Stanley

School Resource Officer
Mitch Stanley

School Resource Officer

Teresa Stephens

Special Ed, Educational Assistant
Teresa Stephens

Special Ed, Educational Assistant

Jonathan Walser

Manager of Facilities & Grounds
Jonathan Walser

Manager of Facilities & Grounds

Alexander Wheeler

Custodian
Alexander Wheeler

Custodian

Jodi Zeller

6th Grade Math Teacher
Jodi Zeller

6th Grade Math Teacher

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Track & Field https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/track-and-field/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:43:06 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1271 …]]>

Middle School Track & Field

2018 Schedule

APR 10 VERMILLION TRIANGULAR HOME 4:00 PM

DATE       OPPONENT   PLACE TIME
APR 6 VERMILLION TRACK INVITE VERMILLION, SD 4:00 PM
APR 10 DAKOTA VALLEY INVITE N. SIOUX CITY, SD 4:00 PM
APR 20 BERESFORD TRIANGULAR BERESFORD, SD 4:00 PM
APR 23 YANKTON INVITE YANKTON, SD 4:00 PM
ARP 28 YANKTON RELAYS YANKTON, SD 9:30 AM
MAY 8 DAK 12 CONFERENCE MEET VERMILLION, SD 3:30 PM
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Boys Basketball https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/boys-basketball/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:40:58 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1268 …]]>

Middle School Boys Basketball

2019 Schedule

DATE       OPPONENT   PLACE TIME
JAN 8 HARRISBURG (SOUTH) HOME 4:30 PM
JAN 11 CANTON AWAY 4:30 PM
JAN 14 SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN AWAY 4:30 PM
JAN 17 WEST CENTRAL AWAY 4:30 PM
JAN 22 BERESFORD AWAY 4:30 PM
JAN 31 LENNOX AWAY 4:30 PM
FEB 7 YANKTON HOME 4:00 PM
FEB 12 ELK POINT-JEFFERSON AWAY 4:30 PM
FEB 14 DAKOTA VALLEY HOME 4:30 PM
FEB 16 DAKOTA 12 CONFERENCE

TOURNAMENT

7TH @ EPJ

8TH @ DAKOTA VALLEY

9:00 AM
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Girls Basketball https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/girls-basketball/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:38:53 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1266 …]]>

Middle School Girls Basketball

2018 Schedule

DATE       OPPONENT   PLACE TIME
NOV 13 BERESFORD HOME 4:30 PM
NOV 15 CANTON AWAY 4:30 PM
NOV 20 DAKOTA VALLEY AWAY 4:30 PM
NOV 29 ELK POINT-JEFFERSON HOME 4:30 PM
DEC 4 WEST CENTRAL HOME 4:30 PM
DEC 6 HARRISBURG (NORTH) AWAY 4:00 PM
DEC 8 DAKOTA 12 CONFERENCE

TOURNAMENT

7TH @ LENNOX

8TH @ CANTON

9:00 AM
DEC 10 YANKTON AWAY 4:00 PM
DEC 13 LENNOX AWAY 4:30 PM
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Volleyball https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/volleyball-2/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:35:10 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1263 …]]>
Middle School Volleyball

2018 Schedule

DATE       OPPONENT   PLACE TIME
SEPT 4 ELK POINT-JEFFERSON HOME 4:30 PM
SEPT 6 DAKOTA VALLEY AWAY 4:30 PM
SEPT 11 LENNOX HOME 4:30 PM
SEPT 13 HARRISBURG (South) AWAY 4:30 PM
SEPT 18 TEA AREA HOME 4:30 PM
SEPT 20 BERESFORD HOME 4:30 PM
SEPT 25 ELK POINT-JEFFERSON AWAY 4:30 PM
SEPT 27 HARRISBURG (North) HOME 4:00 PM
OCT 1 YANKTON HOME 4:00 PM
OCT 2 WEST CENTRAL AWAY 4:30 PM
OCT 6 DAK 12 CONFERENCE TOURNEY LENNOX 9:00 AM
OCT 9 CANTON HOME 4:30 PM
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Football https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/football-2/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:30:15 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1258 …]]>

Middle School Football

2018 Schedule

 
DATE       OPPONENT   PLACE TIME
AUG 28 LENNOX AWAY 4:00 PM
SEPT 11 TRI-VALLEY HOME 4:00 PM
SEPT 17 SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN AWAY 4:00 PM
SEPT 25 TEA AREA AWAY 4:00 PM
OCT 2 DAKOTA VALLEY HOME 4:00 PM 
OCT 9 ELK-POINT/JEFFERSON AWAY 4:00 PM
OCT 16 DELL RAPIDS HOME 4:00 PM
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Athletics https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/athletics/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:47:21 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1252

Vermillion Middle School Athletics

District Activities Schedule

VMS Coaches List

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School Information https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/school-information/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:32:09 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1237 ]]> Vermillion Middle School https://vermillion.k12.sd.us/vermillion-middle-school/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:29:27 +0000 http://district.ericksonsolutions.biz/?page_id=1239

Welcome to Vermillion Middle School

Every student at Vermillion Middle School is a member of an advisory group.  Each group is served by a teacher who monitors student progress.  In addition to the traditional core classes, students participate in technology-rich courses including Synergistic Tech Ed and technology-rich lessons using interactive Promethean boards, dynamic software, and Chromebooks.
  • Instrumental and vocal programs perform concerts throughout the year
  • Student of the Month awards
  • Junior Achievement
  • Science Fair
  • Math Counts
  • Spelling Bee
  • Geography Bee
  • 1 to 1 Chromebook
  • Advisor/Advisee Program
  • Student Council
  • 7th & 8th Grade Athletic Program
  • Boys & Girls Tutoring
  • Teach Like Finland Report
middle-school

422 Princeton Street Vermillion, SD 57069

605.677.7000                     


605.677.7002


School Hours: 8:20 am – 3:12 pm

Tom O’Boyle, Principal


tom.oboyle@k12.sd.us

Ashley Neumann, Admistrative Assistant


ashley.neumann@k12.sd.us

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