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Booming Business in Graphics
Hey everyone, Graphic Design’s TEE-REX CUSTOM WEAR is officially open for business. Our creative designers offer custom class designs on t-shirts and sweatshirts. With our great low prices and quality work, the business is really starting to boom thanks to students here at IVVC. Our satisfied customers include Health Occupations Exploring, Computer Technology, Automotive Technology and Green Team. We have Welding . . . read more
Vehicles, Antique Gas Pump Provide Learning Experiences
In the Auto Body class here at IVVC, we learn various types of skills, whether it be real life skills, or skills to use in a shop. Saul P. and Kevin H. (both of Sandwich) repair rust on the '65 Barracuda. The '77 Camaro is assembled by Yorkville student Devante J. There is . . . read more
Valentine Business a Sweet Success!
The IVVC Culinary Arts students made Valentine’s Day cakes and cookies, and arranged them in the display case. The students then took orders for the cakes and cookies from teachers and other students. Based on the orders, the Culinary Arts students decorated the cakes and cookies, and delivered them on Thursday, February 13th. . . . read more
Current Highlights
Auto Tech Students to Compete in "Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge"
For the first time ever, several students from the IVVC Auto Tech Program will be competing in the "Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge." Myself and four others, Clint U., Ray C., Scott M. (all of Sandwich) and Renee F. (Yorkville) are participating in this event to be held at Pheasant Run in St. Charles on Saturday, February . . . read more
Students Make Technology Work!
The Computer Technology class has been working with all their might to format and get up and running the recently donated computers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The computers were acquired thanks to the efforts of IVVC instructor Vince Logan. If students are not working on their new PCs, then you will be . . . read more
Culinary Arts Students Make Homemade Cheese
Recently, the Culinary Arts students made homemade cheese. They made Basic Farmer's Cheese, following a recipe in their new ProStart Activity book. The recipe called for only 3 ingredients: 1 gallon of whole milk, a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. The students mixed together the milk and salt and gradually brought it . . . read more
Drafting Students Build Bridges
The project that stood out to me most was the bridge building. We were given sixty popsicle sticks and plenty of Elmer’s glue. The goal was to build the strongest possible bridge. The bridge had to span fourteen inches and it had to be at least four inches tall and less than three inches wide. We were also limited to having only two . . . read more
Students Visit Creme de la Creme and Kids Kampus
On February 4, 2014 the morning and afternoon Early Childhood Development classes went on a field trip to visit other early learning centers. Two centers we visited were Crème de la Crème, located in Warrenville, and Kids Kampus in Naperville. When first walking into Crème de la Crème, you feel as if you are in France because . . . read more
Flurry of Activity for the Preschool Children
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013, Early Childhood Development hosted their annual preschool Christmas party. Each child was invited along with their family and friends. There were a lot of activities, decorations, and food to eat. Some of the activities the children did included decorating a paper Christmas tree, throwing marshmallows . . . read more
IVVC Preschool Calendars
There is always something fun going on in preschool! Please check out the monthly calendar buttons at the top for specific details. read more
Fire Science's Facebook Page
Please clink on the link below to check out what is happening in the Fire Science class: IVVC's Fire Science Program read more
Graphics Gives Back
The giving season is officially here, so let’s begin to spread the Christmas cheer! Our Graphic Communications class at IVVC kicked off this giving season by volunteering to help out with the Franklin Mall Christmas Project. This project is a holiday food drive that was established by Frankie and Peg Mall about 60 years ago. When the . . . read more
Heart Attacks - Know the Symptoms
It’s been a crazy month for Health Occupations CNA (HOCNA). With an extended winter break and now these extra couple of snow days, we have to rush to make sure we get everything done. We are still doing our clinicals and we have expanded from just working with the main residents to now also working with residents that have memory . . . read more
Villa Park Police Explorers Train with IVVC Students
Police Explorers from the Villa Park Police Department spent a night of training with the students of the IVVC Law Enforcement (LE) program. IVVC provided not only the area for them to train, which is an 1100 square foot facility with movable walls and doors (commonly referred to as the ‘shoot house’), but they also provided two (2) . . . read more
Franklin Mall Project
On Thursday, December 19, 2013, students from IVVC's Sports Medicine and Fire Science programs volunteered by sorting donations received by the Franklin Mall Project. Donations were collected at area businesses and schools and delivered to the Sandwich Fire House. Students checked expiration dates and sorted donated goods into . . . read more
Local Educator Wins Award
Jane Wolf, Assistant Director at Indian Valley Vocational Center, has received the 2013 IACTE Career Guidance Award for her outstanding life work of helping students. This award was presented to her at the Illinois Association of Career and Technical Educators conference held in Bloomington, Illinois on February 21, 2013. IACTE is . . . read more
Spirit Day - 2013
Spirit Day is an annual event that officially kicks off the start of the new year for our IVVC students. On Thursday, August 29, 2013, students from our 11 home school districts gathered on the front lawn to get pictures taken and enjoy the spirit of being a part of the IVVC educational community. Please click on the link . . . read more
Student Guidelines
Please click on the link to view IVVC's Student Guidelines Included in the Guidelines are IVVC's Attendance Policy (see page 5 & 6) and the Internet/Computer Acceptable Use Policy (see page 7). read more
IVVC Students of the Month
The students are selected based on the following criteria: Outside recognition for IVVC work, such as tech intern bosses or satisfied customers A student who: - acts as a role model - shows real initiative - sets a good example - shows enthusiasm - is working to full capacity - has good/outstanding attendance . . . read more