Vandercook Lake Public Schools

These Vandy alumni wish everyone a wonderful long weekend! No school Friday or Monday for Labor Day weekend.

Townsend and the MS/HS were in a lockdown. There was a shooting nearby. Suspect has been apprehended. All students are safe.

Townsend and the MS/HS are in a lockdown right now. There was a shooting nearby. Suspect has not been apprehended yet. All students are safe.

Varsity Football travels to Sand Creek tonight. Let's go Jayhawks!

Sand Creek 28, Vandercook Lake 8: De'Shawn Roper scored on a 60-yard run in the third quarter for the Jayhawks. His 2-point conversion pulled the Jayhawks within 12 points at 20-8 midway through the third quarter. Carter Pardun recorded two fumble recoveries in the second half for the Jayhawks.

We saved Fred!!!!! The students in Ms Simpson's 1st/2nd grade class had to come up with a plan, try it, reflect on that plan, and adjust it as necessary in order to "save Fred!". We worked in small groups to help Fred (a gummy worm), who was on a capsized boat (an upside down cup), reach a life preserver (circular gummy) to avoid drowning. We couldn't touch anything except our "rope" (4 paperclips). The kids loved it! We saved Fred, and then we ate him!!!! 🤣 Teamwork!

JV Football in action tonight vs. Sand Creek. Go Jayhawks!

The following is a memo from the President of the Board of Education for Vandercook Lake Public Schools

The students in Ms. Simpson's 1st/2nd grade class teamed up to play a math game. The "winner" was the student with the longest "run" of covered spaces. We used strategy, skill, social skills, and a smidge of healthy competition :)

Shout out to High School Nation for providing Dunkin Donuts gift cards for all students and staff!

Sign up to be in the Vandercook Lake Homecoming Parade!! It will be Friday, Sept 13 @ 5:30pm. Click the link or QR code for more info! https://forms.gle/Mr6ygd1Sqa1vPGDD7

Economics students played rock-paper-scissors to determine if they could be successful in a capitalist economy. They decided it's a combination of skill and luck to get rich.

Due to the heat index for Tuesday, 8/27/24 (over 100 degrees) and many classrooms without AC, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be on a Half-Day schedule. MS/HS will dismiss @ 11am; Townsend will dismiss @ 11:55am.

Who is ready for some football? These two Jayhawks are! JV plays at home on Wednesday at 6pm vs Sand Creek.

Varsity Football schedule below.

Good Evening, Jayhawk families, Parents- couple of reminders: The handicap parking spots are not for drop offs/pick ups. Please make sure if you do not have a handicap identification- you do not park there. Please make sure your phone numbers and addresses are up to date in powerschool There is no school on Friday, Aug 30 or Sept 2 in honor of Labor Day. Students are not allowed to bring Pop, PRIME, or Energy Drinks. Gatorade and water are acceptable. If you drop off and/or pick up your child. Just a reminder- Parents of K-2 grades will be picked up by the gym doors. 3-6 will be picked up by the west entrance (by the large playground). IF you have multiple children in the building- you will pick up all your children of the Youngest student. For example, if you have a 1st grader and a 4th grader, you will pick them up at the gym entrance. Parents of kids who ride the bus: Your child MUST be outside waiting for the bus. Also- Parents of K-2 students: there must be an adult with your child during pick up and drop off. Also watch your speed as you enter and exit the school property. Safety First

Mrs. Sweeney's First Graders are off to a great start! Yesterday, we got to know each other better by playing "Find a Friend". We are ready for a fun year of learning and building our classroom community. Go Jayhawks!

Mrs. Lackey's Young 5's class had a great first week. We learned about school, explored instruments in music, played on the playground and we enjoyed Fun Friday. What a great first week!

Beginning of the school-year fun! The students in Ms. Simpson's 1st & 2nd grade classroom enjoy learning about one another & about our classroom expectations.

When you teach in a multi-grade level classroom and you have a few students for more than one school year...... Oh, and you also share a birthday with one of them!!!! Let the fun begin! We love our students!!!!