Today's baseball and softball games are canceled. We are working on a reschedule date.
Reminder... the Middle school Track bus is leaving at 2:45 today
Townsend Weekly Announcements:
K/Y5s are taking a field trip to the Little Flock Farm on Friday.
The MS/HS band is coming over on Friday to showcase band and explore instruments to our 5th graders.
It's STAFF appreciation week! We will be spoiling them all week!
Shining a light on senior Mariah Rodriguez! ✨ She's dedicated to helping others and will be attending Jackson College to earn her Bachelor's in Nursing! 💖 Her favorite part of Vandercook? The shared experience of growing up with her wonderful class! 🤗 We're excited to see the difference you'll make, Mariah! #VandercookPride #SeniorSpotlight #NursingBound #ClassroomToLifelongBonds

Just a few photos from our Gatsby Prom 2025- check Facebook and MLive later tonight for more photos and our King and Queen!










Reminder: No School Monday, May 5th.

Spotted: A Jayhawk casting their ballot for Senior Prom Royalty! 👑 Who are YOU voting for? Let's hear those picks! #PromKingAndQueen #JayhawkNation #VoteNow https://youtube.com/shorts/z4QJpENV6DI?si=BlFMS1Yh5ovKa8Y8
Attention all current & Prospective incoming 6th & 7th grade students for the 2025-26 school year are invited to attend a Middle School Orientation & Dinner. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Today, our 2nd graders played Synonym Slap at Power Hour Time! Both the kids and Mrs. Benjamin had a blast!!


Congratulations to Dallas Swaenepoel on being named Scholar Athlete of the Week

We are hiring for a part-time bus driver and bus aide. Join our Jayhawk Family! Email your resume to marcy.shepherd@vandyschools.org

Celebrating our fantastic food service crew with School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to Ashley Allen, Marie Bailey, Carla Kelly, Teresa Milinazzo, Gale Caler, Marty Futrell, Arvilla Grennay, Jera Phillips and Audrey Smith for feeding bellies and and filling hearts!









Shining a light on senior Evangeline Rautiola! ✨ She's got a clear vision: MSU for Livestock Industries, then Animal Science to specialize in Animal Genetics! 🐑 Her ultimate goal is to run her own farm, focusing on superior meat genetics! 🏆 A cherished Vandercook memory? The close friendships forged in the small 10th-grade Physical Conditioning class where they always played the games! 😄 Wishing you all the best in your agricultural endeavors, Evangeline! #VandercookPride #SeniorSpotlight #LivestockIndustry #AnimalScience #BondingThroughSports

🌟 Senior Spotlight! 🌟 Meet the bright and driven Brooklyn Barnes! After graduation, she's setting her sights on a career in Radiology! ☢️ What made her Vandercook Lake experience special? Sharing laughs with friends and Mr. Blackledge's unforgettable dad jokes! 😂 Wishing you all the best, Brooklyn! #VandercookSeniors #Classof2025 #FutureRadiologist #FriendshipAndLaughs

Happy National Principal's Day! Thank you for leading our schools and loving our students and staff. Jayhawk Strong!

Our seniors are getting excited about Prom this weekend! They are even having a great time campaigning for King & Queen! Check it out!





Congratulations to our April Students of the Month!

Reminder Townsend families to send in your child's Summer Learning Experience form back by tomorrow. Your child should have received a form earlier this week. Thank you.
Shining a light on senior Daniel Foley! ✨ He's embarking on a gap year and entering the workforce! 💪 A Vandercook highlight for him? All the great times and experiences in Outdoor Rec with Mr. J! 🛶 We hope you have an amazing year, Daniel! #VandercookPride #SeniorSpotlight #WorkingWorld #OutdoorRecMemories

Shining a light on senior Adiysn Pierce! ✨ She's achieving amazing things and is off to Cleary University with a Track & Field scholarship! 🏆 A Vandercook memory she'll always cherish? Presenting Mr. Blackledge, Mr. Jacobson, and Mr. Synder with those unforgettable flags! 🤣 We're cheering you on, Adiysn! #VandercookPride #SeniorSpotlight #ScholarshipAthlete #FlagFun

