Jackson families: Jackson Read is a wonderful event where your child can explore literacy. Fun activities, snacks, and FREE BOOKS for your child's reading level!!!
Townsend families: due to the shortened school week- we will be postponing Popcorn Friday.
Due to extremely cold temperatures and wind chill, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, 1/22/25.
Due to extremely cold temperatures and wind chill, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, 1/21/25. Athletic games and practices for Tuesday will also be canceled.
Our next Listen & Learn with Superintendent, Melissa Bradfield, is scheduled for Monday, February 24th at 4:30pm in the HS Library. Hear district updates and provide input. We welcome ideas and feedback from everyone in the community.
We need you! Volunteer to donate blood at our Blood Drive, Thursday, 1/23/25 from 11am-4pm. Register for a time here: https://bit.ly/vandercooklakedonateblood
Townsend Weekly announcements: Friday is popcorn day! Also- we are partnering with the American Heart Association to promote healthy living. We will have an assembly on Friday to kick it off! Look for information from your child coming home.
Mrs. Sweeney's 1st graders enjoyed Flashlight Friday. It's always fun to end the week reading with a friend!
No School on Monday, Jan. 20th
If you're cleaning out closets and have clothes, shoes, coats that are ripped or stained and headed for the garbage, bring it to our ClothesBin instead! We earn $0.07 per pound for recycling 'never to be worn again' clothing items! Located by the middle school gym parking lot.
Mrs. Laura took six 7th grade students to the MLK Diversity Celebration. The keynote speaker, Dr. Tonya Bailey reminded us that "Change starts with us!".
Mrs. Lackeys class has been enjoying recess time by playing in the snow. In the classroom, students had a great time exploring STEM bags and showing how creative they can be.
This week, the 1st/2nd grade students in Ms. Simpson's class enjoyed learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we used our artistic abilities to honor him.
We are searching for great candidates to be substitute aides in our daycare at Townsend. See flier below for more details.
Jayhawks bowlers are in action at Hudson lane's tonight against Addison Go Jayhawks!!
Believe! Achieve! Soar!
Raise money for a club, class, team, or department by working concessions! Mrs. Boldt is raising money for her art class and having fun doing it! Jayhawk Pride!
Let's go Jayhawks!! A big win for JV boys tonight. Now let's cheer for our Varsity! Go Red, Go White!
Townsend families: Please remember that today (Wednesday) is early release at 2:08. Thank you.
Calling all Jayhawk Alumni! If you graduated before 2022, we need your handprint on our alumni wall! Please join us during our Winterfest basketball games on Friday, January 31, 2025. See flier below for more details.
We are still looking for help at our home basketball games. Many opportunities. If you are able to help out a single game no problem. We are looking for help with clock and/or announcing. Please call the athletic office if you can help out at 517-782-8167.
