Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association: Investing in Tomorrow’s Success

A generous gift from the Alumni Association to the Vandalia-Butler Foundation is already making an impact across the district.

The Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association (VBAA) is once again demonstrating its unwavering commitment to student success with a generous investment of $1,541 in Vandalia-Butler City Schools. This donation is more than just financial support—it is a testament to the association’s dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment for future alumni.

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Through this contribution, Butler High School’s cooking classes will receive upgraded cookware, enabling students to enhance their culinary skills. Resource classrooms will benefit from flexible seating, lighting improvements, and exercise balls, creating an adaptable and engaging learning atmosphere. At Demmitt Elementary School, young learners will have access to new books that promote inclusion, acceptance, and the beauty of differences. VBAA is also helping maintain a cherished tradition—the senior photo display that graces Butler High School’s lawn, celebrating the achievements of graduating students.

“The Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association is proud to announce its recent donation to VISIONS, a local initiative dedicated to supporting educational projects for Vandalia-Butler students of all ages,” said Amy DeCamp, VBAA president and a 1983 Butler graduate. “By supporting VISIONS, the VBAA is helping to ensure that students have access to innovative learning opportunities and resources that will prepare them for success in their academic and personal endeavors.”

Beyond the VBAA’s specific gift, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation has awarded an impressive $31,314 in educational grants in 2025—setting a new record for supporting classroom innovation and ensuring that students in Vandalia-Butler City Schools are equipped with the tools they need to thrive.

How to Support VISIONS

The VBAA’s commitment to student success is only possible through the collective generosity of alumni and community members. For those interested in contributing to the VISIONS Fund, tax-deductible donations can be mailed to:

VISIONS Fund c/o The Dayton Foundation 1

401 S. Main St., Suite 100

Dayton, OH 45409-2600

To make an online donation, visit vandalia-butlerfoundation.org/visions.

The Vandalia-Butler Foundation operates as a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, ensuring strong local leadership while leveraging the resources and investment expertise of a larger organization. This partnership enables Vandalia-Butler to continue making impactful contributions to student success while fostering educational excellence.

The VBAA is proving, once again, that alumni support goes beyond graduation—it extends into classrooms, bookshelves, and new opportunities for students to succeed.