Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! We are so proud of you!
Today's PTO meeting at 3:45 if you can not attend in person.
Topic: PTO
Time: Mar 7, 2023 03:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Congratulations to the March students of the month for middle school and high school! These students were nominated by their teachers as they portray positive behavior in the classroom, have a C or higher in every class, and have no focus room visits.
Anatomy and physiology students completed a trial and error lab on the nervous system using puzzles, a timer, a data analysis sheet, and some friendly peer competition.
Mrs. Johnson's class was able to enjoy some HUGE chocolate chip cookies for snack today from being the winners of the popcorn sale Friday! What a tasty treat for Monday!
Dear Vandercook Lake Staff and Families,
On May 2, 2023, Jackson County Intermediate School District will have a question on the ballot regarding the Special Education Millage Renewal. In the Jackson County ISD service area, which includes our school district, voters will decide whether to renew the 1.5408-mill property tax millage that voters last approved in 2017. No new taxes are being proposed. This proposal sustains the current millage and funding through 2028.
This renewal would cost homeowners with a market value of $100,000 or a taxable value of $50,000, $77.04 per year or $6.42 per month. If approved, this renewal would generate approximately $8,800,000 for the 2023-24 school year, allowing the Jackson County ISD to reimburse public school districts and local public school academies for their unreimbursed, but mandated special education costs.
During the 2022-23 school year, this millage brought $376,207 to Vandercook Lake Public Schools. Without this reimbursement, our district would be tasked with generating that funding individually, which would have an impact on current programs and resources that are available through our general fund, impacting ALL students.
Every registered voter who lives in our school district, whether a property owner, or not, is eligible to vote.
For more information, to review frequently asked questions or view the ballot language, please visit the Jackson County ISD website at www.jcisd.org.
Thank you.
The 8th grade class will be taking a field trip on Thursday, March 9th. Please see below for details.
Blood Drive coming Monday, March 6th to Vandercook Lake! Schedule your appointment today! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VandercookLakeHS
Townsend Weekly Announcements:
https://youtu.be/uOm20nR8a3I
TOWNSEND Families! The results of todays popcorn sale and the WINNING class was Mrs. Johnson's class bringing in over $90! Thank you to all who participated! Have a safe and amazing weekend! GO JAYHAWKS!!!!
Parents are invited to attend one of these sessions by Max Stossel regarding social media and your student. If you have a 6th-12th grader, you won't want to miss this workshop!
Hope to see you all at MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences on March 9th, 3:30-6:00PM.
Good Luck Brianna Langley at Singles Bowling State Finals at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek!! Tickets must be purchased on GoFan to attend.
https://gofan.co/app/events/874922?schoolId=MHSAA
Our next evening Food Pantry and Jayhawk Exchange event for Vandercook Lake Student families is coming up. Please RSVP by 3/20 if you would like to take advantage of this evening opportunity.
As always the Food Pantry and Exchange can be visited on Wednesday's after school by appointment.
Blood Drive coming Monday, March 6th to Vandercook Lake! Schedule your appointment today!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VandercookLakeHS
IT'S TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY POPCORN DAY!!! Help your class to win cookies baked by Mrs. Johnson! Only 50¢ per bag! What a wonderful treat!!
Townsend's Family Dance was so much fun!
It is with an abundance of caution that the Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be moving to a half day schedule Friday, March 3rd. With the most recent weather forecast, we feel it will be the best approach to getting students and staff home safely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our families. All night activities will be canceled. Stay warm, stay dry, and most importantly, stay safe.
MS/HS dismiss at 11:00am
Townsend dismiss at 11:55am
It's always a good day when we go to the Library! Mrs. Sweeney's 1st graders loved selecting their new books today. They can't wait to get started reading! Thanks, Mrs. Lewis, for making sure we have so many great options to choose from.
A few reminders about our Family Dance tonight from 5:30-7:
We will have games and treats in the cafeteria to enjoy.
We also have many items in our Lost and Found section- please take a minute to look over.
We can't wait to see everyone tonight!