We are looking for a classroom aide at Townsend Elementary. Be part of our Jayhawk Team at Vandercook Lake Public Schools!

Townsend Families - Mrs. Sweeney's classroom again won for College Day participation with 36%. Tomorrow is PJ Day! Please leave blankets and stuffed animals at home. We look forward to everyone showing their school spirit!

Ms. Salenbien's 3rd grade class had fun working on an interactive project while learning all about latitude and longitude! They also showed off their favorite colleges for spirit week! 💙💛 or 💚🤍 ?!


Do you like to clean and keep things orderly? Join our Jayhawk team as a custodian! See flyer below.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! We are looking for chain gang help for this Friday's Homecoming game at 7PM. Please contact the athletic office at 517-867-6304 if you can help out. Best view in the house! Free Admission and a snack at halftime!

Townsend Spirit Days! Today, Mrs. Sweeney's class had the highest participation with 82%! Tomorrow is College Day - show your spirit Jayhawks!

JV Football prepared to play Manchester. Let’s go, Jayhawks!



School Pictures are this Thursday, September 11th at the MS/HS. See attached picture packets or scan the QR code for more information.




Athletic Updates

There are two more opportunities to hear about the November 4th Bond Proposal and take a tour of our facilities. See the fliers below for more details.


Hat Day for Townsend - today! 🧢👒🎩🪖⛑️🎓
We still have openings for help in our concession stands, even this week! We need your help! Help earn money for your program! Check out the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAFAC2AA3FA7-57950751-fall

Students in Ms. Salenbien's 3rd grade class enjoyed making 3D models of globes this past week! They also learned about cardinal and intermediate directions while making their own compass rose! #socialstudies #3rdgraderocks










Townsend Spirit Week dress up days 9/8 - 9/12

Look who stopped by the high school today to put their handprints on the wall and take a tour? Members of The Class of 1975! Thank you so much for coming back and sharing some stories with us! ❤️🤍 We also had a visit from David Ellenwood, Class of '71, all the way from Pittsburgh! Jayhawk Pride! ❤️🤍 The next two handprint wall dates are Oct 10th at 6pm before the varsity football game and December 2nd at 6pm before the band concert.







IT'S GAME DAY JAYHAWKS! Come on out to Manchester High School and support your team at 7:00PM. Check out the map for updated parking information at Manchester's Sports Complex.


Can't wait to see everyone!
Show your Vandy spirit!


The Class of 2027 is raising funds to put on this years prom for The Class of 2026! Please consider donating below.
https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/vandercook-lake-prom-drive-2025/f/0/?utm_source=parent_facebook_invite&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMnLrFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlygsa4jbLS-C9jleavJY26_rerJqAogzCJ6b1_kma6Hy8flbcYpoubmxEWJ_aem_CAyLH2XOpJ24maTOznzvQg

Townsend PTO is still looking for 1-2 people who are willing to help with Popcorn Friday tomorrow! Thank you for considering!
Attention Middle School and High School Music Families!
On Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, the Music Boosters and Ms. Sims will be hosting a Parent Informational Meeting for any parents interested in getting involved in the music program at Vandercook MS/HS
The meeting will be in the High School Band Room, and you'll get to hear about the Music Boosters, what they are, how you can get involved, and how they help and support our programs
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Sims at Clarissa.Sims@vandyschools.org
Hope to see you there!
On Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, the Music Boosters and Ms. Sims will be hosting a Parent Informational Meeting for any parents interested in getting involved in the music program at Vandercook MS/HS
The meeting will be in the High School Band Room, and you'll get to hear about the Music Boosters, what they are, how you can get involved, and how they help and support our programs
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Sims at Clarissa.Sims@vandyschools.org
Hope to see you there!

