Our first graders experimented with shadows this week in science.
The office had an unofficial “Twin Day” today at Townsend!
Vandercook Lake Public School Community:
On Wednesday, January 8th, school administrators were informed of a possible threat to the middle/high school. This report came to the administration after school had dismissed for the day. The administration immediately notified the Jackson County Sheriff’s office and started to conduct an investigation into the matter.
Through a collaborative investigation, the identity of the student responsible for making the statement has been verified. The district has been notified by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department that the student who made the original statement has been detained as a precautionary measure as the investigation continues.
With the student currently under the direct supervision of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, it has been determined that the Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th, 2020. Parents and students may notice an additional police presence at the start of school. The additional police presence was requested by the school district.
I want to assure our community that we take these types of threats seriously and that the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.
Scott Leach
Superintendent
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Happy New Year's Jayhawk Nation! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAcheiveSOAR!
Wishing the entire Jayhawk Nation a safe and relaxing Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 6th 2020! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A great story to share. A parent whose child enlisted in the Navy was hoping to have banners hung on McDevitt Ave. to honor her son and five other 2019 graduates that are now in the Navy serving our country. When the utility poles on McDevitt were deemed as not an option she asked the schools if she could hang the banners at our school. The banners were hung yesterday through the generous assistance of Johnson Sign (Mr. Jim Johnson) and Mr. Kevin Hull. We hope this will serve as a reminder of all the Jayhawks who are currently serving our country in the different braches of the military. #JayhawkStrong #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Santa stopped in Townsend’s preschool classroom today! Thank you Santa for taking time out of your busy day to see us! 💚❤️
Thursday is holiday sock day at Townsend:)
Thank you Ms. Stanley for coming to read to us! We really loved your book "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"!
What an awesome party for my kiddos in second grade! We built and decorated "gingerbread" houses out of graham crackers! Here are their finished houses!
Wednesday is BLING day at Townsend.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful Winter Break. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms. Stanley stopped in preschool to read Penguin and Pinecone, a story about friendship. Great listening ears as they prep for Santa’s visit tomorrow! 💚❤️
Tuesday is Ugly Sweater Day at Townsend!
Here are some completed boxes from the STEM challenge!
Today we did a STEM challenge in Mrs. Johnson's classroom where the students had to create a box using nothing but paper and tape! They were working together and having a blast!!!
Still time to pick up your last minute Christmas gifts. Past Townsend yearbooks for sale in new condition $10 limited supplies. Years available 2005-06;2009-10;2011-12;2012-13;2014-15;2016-17;2017-18; 2018-19.
Reminder that Monday is holiday headband/hat day at Townsend:)
Mr. Leach stopped by Townsend today to handout backpacks as a thank you to our students who performed at the Board Meeting!
