Vandercook Lake Public Schools

Jayhawk Families, We have 18 farm to family food boxes left to give out today. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first served basis. Boxes can be pick up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle, 517-782-9044.

Monday's Board meeting will be held in the HS Media Center. Due to COVID restrictions, we ask that all public participants please attend virtually. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/82659655287?pwd=RVZvb3JJcVdkbmd6REVBdXlsdFJXdz09 Meeting ID: 826 5965 5287 Passcode: 968440

We are please announce that our friends at the Jackson Free Methodist Church will be holding their next Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday, April 10th. The pantry will be held at the Vandercook Lake High School from 10-11:15. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!

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Spring Sports Updates Since events are outdoors spectator limits are not an issue, we want to welcome back all senior citizens at no charge. All others please use the link below to purchase tickets for home events. Our away events at conference schools will be purchased on that schools Ticket Spicket page except for Manchester. We will post that link the week of the game. If you have any questions, please contact: donna.lefaive@vandyschools.org 517-867-6304 Have a great day! Jayhawk Strong! https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120

PSAT/SAT test schedule

Due to COVID-19's continued impact on our students and staff, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be fully remote through Friday, April 16th. Meals will continue to be distributed on M/W/F from noon to 1:30 pm. The Nest Daycare will be closed during this timeframe.

Springtime in the 'V' #BelieveAchieveSOAR!

Current 8th graders, please join me on Thursday at 9am for a class meeting. We will discuss welcome to high school, how credits work in high school, what classes you can take, what electives you can choose from and answer your questions. Check your email for your Zoom invite!

Here are two websites for the American Legion Michigan Girls and Boys State. If you are interested in government and how government works, this opportunity may be for you! Both events are virtual this year . https://michalaux.org/girls-state/ https://michiganboysstate.org/

Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs now have some extra time to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Commonly known as the “FAFSA,” this application is a critical step when applying for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Academic Year 2021-22 FAFSA submissions now received at the federal processor on or before May 1 -- rather than the original March 1 deadline -- are given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant. “Completing the FAFSA should be on top of everyone’s list when applying for college financial aid,” said Robin Lott, executive director of Treasury’s Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. “We are hopeful that this deadline change will help families who have been faced with challenges during the pandemic. Please do not delay and complete this free application today.” Students who wait to complete their FAFSA after the new May 1 deadline may not receive all the financial aid they could have been entitled to receive. Prior to completing the FAFSA online, the student and at least one parent or guardian must obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at www.fafsa.gov. This ID serves as a legal signature and confirms an applicant’s identity when accessing financial aid information through certain U.S. Department of Education websites. To get started with the FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.gov. To learn more about State of Michigan scholarships and grant programs, visit MI Student Aid’s website at www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid.

Vandercook Lake would like to congratulate Townsend Elementary's 4th Graders Molly Hunt and Marco Ybaznez.  Their poems were selected as tops (4th Grade) in the Jackson District Library's Poets Among Us competition. Way to go, Molly and Marco!  #BelieveAchieveSOAR!

Just a quick reminder that lunches will be provided for students at the estimated bus times and the designated locations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you have any questions, please call us at 782-9044.

Attention: Vandercook Lake High School Athletes As we announced earlier effective April 2nd the MHSAA in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is requiring spring sport athletes to participate in the rapid antigen testing program. Below is the link to the consent form that will also be available to pick up tomorrow in the high school office starting at 8:15 am. This consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to testing. Below is practice and testing schedule for Monday, April 5th. We will attempt testing outside (weather permitting) in the circle drive or in the HS Cafe. Baseball testing at 1 pm. Practice at 2 pm. Softball testing at 2 pm. Practice at 3 pm. Track testing at 3 pm. Practice at 3:45 pm. Boys Golf: Testing will be Tuesday at 3 pm. No practice tomorrow. We apologize for the quick turn around. We are just trying to keep everyone safe for practices. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNnIgmcrgk_tjtLxWH73jmNomD4E0ugy/view?usp=sharing

Good luck at wrestling states today Connor Riddle! #Jayhawkpride

Townsend families: Chromebook pickup will be on Monday, April 5 from 10am- 2pm in the bus circle out front. If you are unable to get your child’s materials at that time, please contact your child’s teacher to make alternative arrangements. Thank you so much.

Attention Jayhawk Families, Next week we will be passing out lunches, MWF at the MS/HS circle drive from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We also will be following the same bus routes as we did last Monday, March 29th. We are in the process of creating a flyer with all of this information including the bus routes that will be posted later on today.

As a result of the recent increase in COVID cases in Jackson Co. and the impact it is having on our students and staff, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be fully remote the week of April 5-9.  Specific school, meal and athletics information will be relayed in the near future.

Jayhawk Families, Just a reminder that we are passing out 7 day meal boxes today from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. The boxes can be picked up at the MS/HS circle drive or we have bus stops all over the community, running until 2:30 p.m.. Please call 867-8661 with any questions.

Mrs. Flippin's class had a great time having a Book Art Party to celebrate March is Reading Month by making art for some of our favorite books we've read recently as a class!