Updated MS/HS Athletic Events for this week. Hope to see you all out supporting your Jayhawks!
The MS/HS is placing a sweatshirt order for the Holiday season. If you are interested fill out this google form and drop off your money to the MS/HS by December 1st.
https://forms.gle/A8F6bSNxSKX7pcr37
Vandercook Families,
Shortly before 1:00PM today, as some of the Townsend Elementary students were out for recess, a student reported that he saw "a man in the woods with a gun." The student also indicated that the man climbed up in a tree and pointed the gun at him. At that time all students were brought inside. Additionally, in an abundance of caution, all recess for the remainder of the day will be indoors. Once brought inside, a few other students reported that they saw "the man" in the woods, while others reported that they saw "something" but didn't know what it was they saw.
I was in the building at the time it was reported, so I went out to the woods. Officer Collins arrived about five minutes later and joined me. We walked the woods for about 25 minutes. We saw two deer, but nothing else. Officer Collins is currently in the process of interviewing students. We have had varying accounts from the size of the man to the color of his skin and the decriptions and colors of his clothing, along with varying reports of the "weapon" he had. We've been told it was a small handgun, a large shotgun and a crossbow "like the guy in the walking dead."
While we are taking this situation seriously, I do not have anything concrete at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and while a decision hasn't been made yet, there is a possibility that we may keep students in for recess tomorrow (Wednesday) to be certain that there aren't any other challenges.
Whenever students return to outdoor recess, Officer Collins and I will be present in some capacity along with our usual allotment of Parapros and Teaching Assistants on the playground. Please know that whenever that happens, it will be because we know it is safe to do so. as student safety is always our number one concern.
TL
Our shelves are getting bare! Please help us stock our Food Pantry!
Our annual Food Drive is here. Classes are competing for prizes.
Vandercook Lake it's HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME DAY! Hope to see you tonight! Gates open at 6:00PM, Kickoff at 6:30PM.
MS/HS Athletic Schedule & More for October 9th - October 14th
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
Vandercook Lake Community Homecoming Parade: 5:30PM (Golf to Francis to McDevitt to Maurice back to school)
Food Trucks at Football Field Gate Entrance 4:30-7:30PM
Youth Flag Football Games 7:00 & 8:00PM
High School Dance 8:00-10:00PM
IT'S GAME DAY JAYHAWKS! Hope to see you tonight at the Homecoming Game! Doors open at 6:00PM, Game starts at 6:30PM
Skip making dinner this Friday, October 6th, and join us for our Food Truck Night! Food trucks will be located near the HOME side of the HS football field. Grab some dinner and stay to watch some youth football after!
Athletics & More at Vandercook Lake!
MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences coming up next week. Hope to see you all there!
MS/HS Picture Day coming next week! Thursday, September 14th.
The next "Listen & Learn" with Superintendent Lowder will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30PM.
Do you have a big event coming up? Community members can now rent space at the MS/HS! Submit the form linked here: https://bit.ly/Vandy4BuildingUseRental Let us know if you have any questions.
Huge shout out to our local businesses and partners for making yesterdays block party a success! Vandy Lions Club, Summit Branch Library, ACE Hardware, JFM, Frosty Boy, and athletic boosters. Thank you!
What a great day! We welcomed staff back, had a blast at the block party, and students met their teachers. We are ready for a great year!
One hour until our MS/HS Block Party!
5-6pm Block Party. 5:45-7pm Open House. 8/16/23. It's a great day to be a Jayhawk!!
Thank you for your continued support Frosty Boy! L
MS/HS School Supply Lists!
Vandy staff are working the Bingo Tent at the Jackson Co Fair all week. Show your support and play a few games. Proceeds support our band and sports teams.
