Teachers and support staff were back today for professional development and time to spruce up their rooms - getting ready for our students to return. We can't wait!
Welcoming our staff back and getting ready for the new year! Happy PD day!
Class of 2027, get your senior year started off right! Join together on the football field at 6:40am on Wednesday, Aug. 26th for donuts and milk and watch the sunrise together before school starts on your last first day!
⛳ GIRLS GOLF IS BACK!
The Vandercook Lake Girls Golf team officially kicked off their season! 🏌️♀️
Let’s have a great season, ladies! Go Jayhawks!
🚌 BUS ROUTES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🚌
Transportation routes for the 2026–27 school year are now available in the BusRight app.
Once you have reviewed your student’s assigned stop location, please take time before the first day of school to make sure they are familiar with the area and know how to travel safely to and from the bus stop.
We encourage families to practice the route together, identify the safest walking path, and remind students to stay alert around roadways, driveways, and intersections.
Please plan for students to be at their assigned stop at least five minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Route times may be adjusted slightly as we begin the school year and determine actual traffic and loading times.
If you need access to BusRight or do not see your student listed in the app, please contact the Transportation Department.
Thank you for helping us begin the year safely!❤️🖤
Can't wait to see you all at our Community Block Party and Open House at the MS/HS! Thank you to our sponsors: Frosty Boy, VCL Lions Club, Meijer, Tru Community Credit Union, Polly's Country Market & Sam's Club.
Youth Football!
Practice and last minute signups Tonight!
There is still room for a few more athletes on our tackle - 5th/6th grade and flag 3rd/4th grade football teams.
Tonight behind the high school on the practice football field 6:00 - If your athlete isn't signed up yet and wants to play, Katie Osman and Mitch Osman will be available for signups and questions.
Send your child ready to practice and lets get this season rolling! Coaches Ryan Bushinski, Caden Boyd, and Bob Wilson will be ready to teach and play some football!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyws_FWnR2ALY3IabSqqfJ2W0-nkYyWfl4zJI1wmq5D1jtwA/viewform
Practice and last minute signups Tonight!
There is still room for a few more athletes on our tackle - 5th/6th grade and flag 3rd/4th grade football teams.
Tonight behind the high school on the practice football field 6:00 - If your athlete isn't signed up yet and wants to play, Katie Osman and Mitch Osman will be available for signups and questions.
Send your child ready to practice and lets get this season rolling! Coaches Ryan Bushinski, Caden Boyd, and Bob Wilson will be ready to teach and play some football!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyws_FWnR2ALY3IabSqqfJ2W0-nkYyWfl4zJI1wmq5D1jtwA/viewform
Vandercook Lake Athletic Program is looking for volunteers for this fall for Chain Gang. Earn a family sports pass by committing for the football season. Contact our athletic office for more details. 517-782-8167.
🚌 LAST CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION! 🚌
All students who need transportation for the 2026–27 school year must have a new transportation request form submitted—even if they rode the bus last year. Requests must be completed each school year.
Please submit the form by Tuesday, August 18. Requests received after August 18 may not be accommodated by the first day of school.
All requests are subject to route availability, location, and safety requirements.
✅ Already completed the form? No further action is needed! Please be patient as we finalize routes. Route information will be available later this week.
You may also see the big yellow buses back on the road this week! Our drivers will be completing practice runs as they prepare for the new school year. These are practice runs only.
Transportation Request Form: https://forms.gle/ZsdaGTzykW8s8rpC6
All students who need transportation for the 2026–27 school year must have a new transportation request form submitted—even if they rode the bus last year. Requests must be completed each school year.
Please submit the form by Tuesday, August 18. Requests received after August 18 may not be accommodated by the first day of school.
All requests are subject to route availability, location, and safety requirements.
✅ Already completed the form? No further action is needed! Please be patient as we finalize routes. Route information will be available later this week.
You may also see the big yellow buses back on the road this week! Our drivers will be completing practice runs as they prepare for the new school year. These are practice runs only.
Transportation Request Form: https://forms.gle/ZsdaGTzykW8s8rpC6
Our Vandy Lions Club supports our district in multiple ways. This is one way to give back- a monetary donation to eat a great breakfast prepared by the Lions members. Third Sunday every month at the fire barn by Bone Island.
Thank you for your support! We love our community! ❤️
Vandercook Lake Public Schools is hiring! Join a fantastic team where you can make a difference. Do you have experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or all-around-handy? Our facilities and maintenance department needs you! Check out the other vacant positions in the graphic below. See full job descriptions on our website.
School Open Houses and our Community Block Party are just two weeks away! The Jayhawk Exchanges in each building will be open for all Jayhawk families on the 25th- all free!
VARSITY CHEER CAMP! 📣
What a day for our Varsity Sideline Cheer team! Our Jayhawks spent the day working hard, learning new skills, building confidence, and growing together with North American Spirit!
But the fun doesn’t stop when camp ends! Tonight, the team is heading to a hotel for some team bonding and time together off the mat.
These experiences are about more than cheer—they’re about building relationships, creating memories, and becoming a stronger team both on and off the sidelines.
VANDERCOOK LAKE MS/HS REGISTRATION TODAY!
Need to complete registration for the upcoming school year? We're here to help!
📅 Today
⏰ Now until 6:00 PM
📍 Vandercook Lake Cafeteria
Stop by the cafeteria to complete your MS/HS registration and get ready for a great school year!
We look forward to seeing our Jayhawk families! 🦅
Need to complete registration for the upcoming school year? We're here to help!
📅 Today
⏰ Now until 6:00 PM
📍 Vandercook Lake Cafeteria
Stop by the cafeteria to complete your MS/HS registration and get ready for a great school year!
We look forward to seeing our Jayhawk families! 🦅
📱 New School Phone Policy!
As we prepare for the new school year, please take a moment to review our updated phone policy for students.
Our goal is to create a focused learning environment where students can Believe, Achieve, and Soar!
As we prepare for the new school year, please take a moment to review our updated phone policy for students.
Our goal is to create a focused learning environment where students can Believe, Achieve, and Soar!
Looking to be part of a team that is making a difference? Join the Jayhawks! See vacant positions below and start the next step in this journey- apply today!
The digital version of the August 2026 News and Views is here! The newspaper will be in your mailboxes next week. Click the link to enjoy! https://bit.ly/NewsViewsAug2026
Meet Up and Eat Up. Free summer lunches for all. Cheesy Bosco breadsticks, chocolate cupcakes, fresh fruits and veggies. Townsend Elementary cafeteria today from 11:30 to 12:30
Did you miss our Vandy Sports Physical Day? Still need one? Don't forget any sports physicals done before April 15th of 2026 are not valid for the 2026-2027 school year. Henry Ford is offering two more sports physical days this week before fall season begins.
