Updated May 13, 2021, at 3 p.m.

Known New Daily Cases: 0
Class of 2024: 0
Class of 2023: 0
Class of 2022: 0
Class of 2021: 0
E-learners: 0
Faculty/staff: 0

Known Positive Cases in Isolation: 0
Class of 2024: 0
Class of 2023: 0
Class of 2022: 0
Class of 2021: 0
E-learners: 0
Faculty/staff: 0

VASJ will post a daily update here about cases at the school. The site will be updated every weekday at 3 p.m.

This data is communicated in accordance with the public health order issued by Ohio’s Department of Health. As Governor DeWine’s order mandates, cases of COVID-19 must be reported to the school immediately. In turn, VASJ must notify the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and families within 24 hours of this news.

Moving forward, this will be the platform we use to communicate any new cases. All-school communications may not be sent each time we learn of a new case of COVID-19; however, this site will be updated every day.

Additionally, we will continue to follow directives from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health about contact tracing protocols and work to identify all those in close contact with the confirmed positive cases.

BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION

Baccalaureate is Tuesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. in the VASJ Gym. Each graduate will receive 4 tickets for family/friends to attend. No additional tickets are available due to COVID capacity restrictions. Graduates will wear their gown to Baccalaureate.

Graduation is Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Robert & William Church in Euclid. Each graduate will receive 4 reserved seating tickets. No additional tickets are available due to COVID capacity restrictions. Graduates will wear their caps and gowns to graduation.

For both Baccalaureate and Graduation, girls are expected to wear white dress shoes or dressy sandals; any clothing shown outside of the gown should be white. Boys are expected to wear black dress shoes, black dress pants, a white button down dress shirt and a tie. ALL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK. 

Tickets for both events as well as caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors at graduation practice (required) on Monday, May 17. All seniors are required to be at VASJ from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. for practice on May 17. Lunch will be provided on May 17.
 

SENIOR PROM 2021

Senior Prom has been moved to Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The reason for the move is to accommodate more students in a larger room to allow for social distancing as mandated by the State of Ohio. The students complete their academic work on May 14 and will have the following week for graduation practice, prom, post-prom activities, and then graduation. As with all things during the pandemic, VASJ is following all mandates from the State of Ohio as well as the local health authority. At this time, prom will be a dinner and other senior-related activities. However, there will be no dancing at prom unless or until other guidance is provided by the state.

Prom will be held at La Vera Party Center, 32200 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094. Seniors are allowed to bring a guest to prom who is NOT a current VASJ student. Your guest must have a completed and signed contract before you may purchase a ticket for them. As the VASJ student, only you can purchase their ticket — they cannot come in to the school and purchase their own. All guests MUST abide by VASJ guidelines including behavior and dress code.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and all students must be seated by 7 p.m.. 

Prom tickets go on sale with Mr. Bewley in room 104 on Wednesday, April 28. The cost is $15 per ticket and can be purchased AFTER SCHOOL ONLY Monday through Thursday. Tickets will also be on sale on Fridays from 8-11:30 a.m. in room 104. Ticket sales are $15 through Wednesday, May 12. On Thursday and Friday, May 13-14, tickets will cost $35 each. No tickets can be purchased after Friday, May 14. All students and guests must present a signed Prom Contract in order to purchase tickets. The contract is available on the senior Google Classroom, and hard copies are available from Mr. Bewley, Mrs. Marxen, and at the front desk with Mrs. Miller.

All students must be in good standing financially and behaviorally as reported by the finance office and Mr. Erzen. This applies to seniors and underclassmen from VASJ. Seniors must have all tuition and fees paid-in-full to purchase a ticket. All forms will be emailed to seniors as well as attached to the parent newsletter as we get closer to ticket sales. Administration reserves the right to deny the purchase of tickets or admission to prom after tickets have been purchased to any senior or guest due to behavior or academic concerns. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Bewley at mbewley@vasj.com.

Important documents:

VASJ Hybrid School Model for 2020-21

Reopening plan FAQ

Policy for free and reduced-price meals

We will continue to follow the CDC, ODH and OHSAA guidelines/recommendations. The physical and mental safety of our student-athletes is our top priority.

As a reminder:

• If a student-athlete is not feeling well, stay home.
• Masks need to be worn upon arrival AND departure of practice. If student-athletes do not come in a mask, they will be sent home.
• Please bring your own water bottles. No sharing is permitted.

VASJ Visitor and Team Guidelines

All sports teams will be required to follow certain protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These protocols are in place to create the safest possible environment for the athletes and coaches. This information will be explained to student-athletes on the first day of tryouts/practice. These protocols are unique to each individual sport, team and level and are based on a variety of factors, such as:

    •    The dynamics of the space in which the tryout/practice is taking place.
    •    The number of athletes that are participating
    •    How the tryout/practice is structured including the types of drills that are being conducted.


To be able to participate in any athletic-related activities, all athletes must:

    •    Wear a mask to and from all sport-related activities. This includes when entering and exiting all facilities.
    •    Bring their own personal water. The amount of water should be based on the type of workout, along with whether or              not the workout is taking place indoors or outdoors. For example, conditioning outdoors in the heat may require the              athlete to bring more water to stay hydrated.
    •    Arrive wearing the proper workout attire. The athlete should make sure to dress appropriately. An athlete’s gear/attire           can have an impact on how he/she performs.
    •    Leave all valuables at home. Locker rooms will NOT be available, so all athletes must come properly dressed.
    •    Have their online paperwork completed in Final Forms (https://villaangela-oh.finalforms.com). NOTE: Incoming                       students will not be able to complete their portion. They are allowed to participate as long as parents have completed           their portion. Feel free to contact the Athletic Department if you need assistance, athletics@vasj.com


We understand that we are dealing with a very unique situation, so we are prepared to accommodate students who have concerns about participating in sports at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at athletics@vasj.com.

Appointments are required if you need to come in to discuss your student's account. Financial contracts and registration fees are due before school starts. Monthly tuition payments start in August, so please be sure you have completed your FACTS tuition payment account setup.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Katie Oriani in the Business Office at 216-481-8414 ext. 240 or koriani@vasj.com. Katie will try to return calls within 48 business hours; however, it may be a little longer around statement mailing dates and exclusion times.

It is our goal to resolve all issues in order for each and every student to have a positive start to the new school year.

Visitors to the building will be limited. In-person meetings between parents/guardians and school personnel will be the exception. Instead, all necessary communication will take place via email, phone calls, or virtual meetings.

All visitors should enter the building through the main doors located on the Lakeshore side of the school and proceed to the front desk. If a visitor is not immediately leaving (i.e., picking up their child), he or she will have his or her temperature checked before proceeding. 

Masks are required upon entering the building. Please follow social distancing guidelines.