Sand Creek 50, Vandercook Lake 0: Justin Barnes led Vandercook Lake defensively with double digit tackles. Leland Barton and Chris Jiminez led the Jayhawks on offense. "The positive that came out of this game is we never gave up and fought hard," Coach Dan Midena said.
(photo of Justin Barnes)
Jackson Christian 2, Vandercook Lake 1: The Jayhawks dropped the first set 25-7 but rebounded to take the second 25-22. They led early in the third set but Jackson Christian rebounded for the 15-10 win. Key players for the Jayhawks were Lilie Benjamin, Lizzie Slayton, Gracee Caldwell, and Kaelyn Anderson.
Jackson Christian 3, Vandercook Lake 1: The Jayhawks won the second set 25-21 to even the match but lost the final two sets. Kylinn Lagow finished with six kills, Mya Ray added 10 digs, Marley Trowbridge tallied six aces and Jazzy Sullivan dished five assists to lead the Jayhawks.
The Board of Education and the Administration is launching a new initiative to guide Vandercook Lake Public Schools through a Three- to Five-Year Strategic Plan. The purpose of this initiative is to help develop new goals and strategies for continuing to offer an excellent education for our students, while using scarce public education resources in the most effective and efficient way. The strategic planning process is designed to produce approximately five goals to be accomplished over a three- to five-year period. The plan uses data—along with the feedback of staff, students and community members—to help create a shared vision for the future that will help make the district an even better place for our students. Please participate in the anonymous survey linked here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VandercookLakeSP24
These Vandy alumni wish everyone a wonderful long weekend! No school Friday or Monday for Labor Day weekend.
Townsend and the MS/HS were in a lockdown. There was a shooting nearby. Suspect has been apprehended. All students are safe.
Townsend and the MS/HS are in a lockdown right now. There was a shooting nearby. Suspect has not been apprehended yet. All students are safe.
Varsity Football travels to Sand Creek tonight. Let's go Jayhawks!
Sand Creek 28, Vandercook Lake 8: De'Shawn Roper scored on a 60-yard run in the third quarter for the Jayhawks. His 2-point conversion pulled the Jayhawks within 12 points at 20-8 midway through the third quarter. Carter Pardun recorded two fumble recoveries in the second half for the Jayhawks.
We saved Fred!!!!!
The students in Ms Simpson's 1st/2nd grade class had to come up with a plan, try it, reflect on that plan, and adjust it as necessary in order to "save Fred!". We worked in small groups to help Fred (a gummy worm), who was on a capsized boat (an upside down cup), reach a life preserver (circular gummy) to avoid drowning. We couldn't touch anything except our "rope" (4 paperclips).
The kids loved it! We saved Fred, and then we ate him!!!! 🤣
Teamwork!
JV Football in action tonight vs. Sand Creek. Go Jayhawks!
The following is a memo from the President of the Board of Education for Vandercook Lake Public Schools
The students in Ms. Simpson's 1st/2nd grade class teamed up to play a math game. The "winner" was the student with the longest "run" of covered spaces.
We used strategy, skill, social skills, and a smidge of healthy competition :)
Shout out to High School Nation for providing Dunkin Donuts gift cards for all students and staff!
Sign up to be in the Vandercook Lake Homecoming Parade!! It will be Friday, Sept 13 @ 5:30pm. Click the link or QR code for more info! https://forms.gle/Mr6ygd1Sqa1vPGDD7
Economics students played rock-paper-scissors to determine if they could be successful in a capitalist economy. They decided it's a combination of skill and luck to get rich.
Due to the heat index for Tuesday, 8/27/24 (over 100 degrees) and many classrooms without AC, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be on a Half-Day schedule. MS/HS will dismiss @ 11am; Townsend will dismiss @ 11:55am.
Who is ready for some football? These two Jayhawks are! JV plays at home on Wednesday at 6pm vs Sand Creek.
Varsity Football schedule below.
Good Evening, Jayhawk families,
Parents- couple of reminders: The handicap parking spots are not for drop offs/pick ups. Please make sure if you do not have a handicap identification- you do not park there.
Please make sure your phone numbers and addresses are up to date in powerschool
There is no school on Friday, Aug 30 or Sept 2 in honor of Labor Day.
Students are not allowed to bring Pop, PRIME, or Energy Drinks. Gatorade and water are acceptable.
If you drop off and/or pick up your child. Just a reminder- Parents of K-2 grades will be picked up by the gym doors. 3-6 will be picked up by the west entrance (by the large playground). IF you have multiple children in the building- you will pick up all your children of the Youngest student. For example, if you have a 1st grader and a 4th grader, you will pick them up at the gym entrance.
Parents of kids who ride the bus: Your child MUST be outside waiting for the bus. Also- Parents of K-2 students: there must be an adult with your child during pick up and drop off.
Also watch your speed as you enter and exit the school property. Safety First