Did you know that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of student achievement? You can make a real difference in the lives of our students through Share the FairTM, the Book Fair’s giving program that supports kids who need help buying books.
Visit our school’s Book Fair homepage through Friday, Dec. 5th, 2025 to contribute: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600066007.
Here’s a look at how your support can have a lasting impact:
● $35 supports one student
● $75 supports two students
● $1,000 supports an entire classroom
● $5,000 supports a whole grade
Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon and we need your help. Please see the attached letter with details. You can sign up to help using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVXqXuaQkYiTIeqBSCL3nB5LI7jZRV7lybEFgMjg_Wn9lyCg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
It will re-open on Tuesday, 11/18 from 6-8 PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAFAC2AA3FA7-59543547-vandercook
Spring Arbor, Mich. — Spring Arbor University (SAU) is pleased to welcome Vandercook Lake Public Schools as the newest partner in the university’s Deep Roots Direct Admission Program. This initiative is designed to create a more direct and supportive pathway from high school to college, encouraging students to continue their education in a way that feels achievable and connected to their community.
Through the Deep Roots Direct Admission Program, Vandercook Lake High School seniors who meet Spring Arbor University’s admission standards will receive direct admission to SAU. The program allows students to move through the enrollment process with greater clarity and reduces traditional barriers while providing access to guidance, financial aid opportunities, and early engagement with the SAU campus community.
“We’re excited for the opportunity this presents for our students,” said Melissa Bradfield, Superintendent of Vandercook Lake Public Schools and 1997 graduate of Spring Arbor University. “This partnership with Spring Arbor University showcases our dedication to the future success of our students. This partnership not only simplifies the college admissions process and provides financial assistance to our graduates, but also reinforces our belief that every student should have access to a supportive community and an affordable education."
Dr. Brent Ellis, president of Spring Arbor University, said, “By partnering directly with schools like Vandercook Lake, we’re making it easier for students to take that next step with clarity, purpose, and support. Our goal is to walk alongside them and embrace them in the SAU community from the moment they start thinking about college. We want to ensure they are prepared to thrive academically, personally, and spiritually.”
The partnership with Vandercook Lake Public Schools marks another collaboration as Spring Arbor University continues to expand the Deep Roots Direct Admission Program throughout Jackson county.
Founded in 1873, Spring Arbor University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Spring Arbor, Michigan. SAU offers more than 60 majors and programs to traditional undergraduate students, as well as adult undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs - both in person and online. For more information, visit springarbor.edu.
Book Fair eWallet - The easy way for kids to pay!
Easy for families to set up, easy for others to contribute. eWallet lets your child shop independently and choose books they want to read. After the Fair, any unspent funds become a Scholastic eGift balance to use at a future Fair or to shop online.
Use the link below to go to the Vandercook Lake MS/HS homepage to set up an eWallet for your student and use the link they give you to send to family and friends to donate.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/vandercooklakemshs
