To the Vandercook Lake Public Schools Community,
I apologize for the late announcement about the adjustment to our day. The last thing I wanted to do today was close a building or shorten the day in any way, especially two days in a row to start the year. However, the storm did more damage to our surrounding area than I initially anticipated. Our buses could not get up and down several streets due to down power lines and trees causing several challenges to transporting students safely.
Additionally, while we initially had all of our technology available, our phones, internet and security systems went down a little after 7:00 am. At that time, I was ready to call off the day. As I was beginning to make calls and send emails to the media outlets to announce the closings, all of our systems came back up, so I thought we were ready to roll. We lost all of them again about 7:30 am and that’s when the decision was made to close. Unfortunately, we had already picked up as many Middle School and High School students as we were able, in addition to the many that were dropped off or drove.
With intermittent technological services that pose a challenge to the safety and security of our buildings, I made the decision to close Townsend and move to a half day at the MS/HS building. Again, I sincerely apologize for the amount of confusion this week has caused our community and families.
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.
Townsend Families: due to increasing temps tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 24). We will dismiss at 11:55 tomorrow. Please make sure your child has water bottles. Stay cool!!!
Townsend Weekly Announcements!
https://youtu.be/yR1gcztqjcM
Townsend Families: don't forget our Open House is TONIGHT from 5-6:30. K-2 families, you will be in the gym. So excited to see you all!
Check out our beautiful new library seating!
It's a GREAT day to be a Jayhawk and play some BINGO! Come see us at the fair today and have some fun!
Come be a part of our Jayhawk family!
Our VCL Summer Camp kids had a great time exploring nature at the YMCA Storer Camp yesterday while horseback riding, and visiting the petting zoo! 🐴🌳☀️
Back To School Announcements!
https://youtu.be/uLtVHx_JWSA
We need volunteers to help run the Bingo Tent at the Jackson County Fair Aug.6th-12th (must be 18 yrs and older). Funds raised support our Band Boosters and Athletic teams. Sign-up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4da8ad2ea4fb6-jackson/136881780#/
"QUEENS ONLY ART HOUR" with Peyton Lowder was a hit today at Vandercook Lake Schools! 🌸👑💕🎨
"QUEENS ONLY ART HOUR" with Peyton Lowder was a hit today at Vandercook Lake Schools! 🌸👑💕🎨
LOOK WHAT'S FOR LUNCH TODAY! 🍔🥕🍎🥒🥛 Please join us at our High School cafeteria from 11 to 12. Anyone 18 years and younger can eat for free, and adult meals are $3.00. Hope to see you here! 😎
The following is the Vandercook Lake Public Schools District Calendar for 2023-2024
August
15 ~ Townsend Open House
16 ~ MSHS Block Party/Open House
23 ~ Student's First Day (Half Day, Students Only)
September
1 & 4 ~ No School
October
9 - 12 ~ Townsend Parent Teacher Conferences
11 - 12 ~ MSHS Parent Teacher Conferences
13 ~ Half Day (Students and Staff)
16 ~ No School
November
22 - 24 ~ Thanksgiving Break
December
21 & 22 ~ Half Day (Students Only)
25 - 31 ~ Winter Break
January
1 - 7 ~ Winter Break
8 ~ School Resumes
15 ~ No School
February
16 & 19 ~ No School
March
4 - 7 ~ Townsend Teacher Conferences
7 ~ MSHS Parent Teacher Conferences
8 ~ Half Day (Students and Staff)
11 ~ No School
22 - 29 ~ Spring Break
April
1 ~ School Resumes
May
23 ~ Graduation
27 ~ No School
June
5 & 6 ~ Half Day (Students Only)
7 ~ Records Day
Summer Camp Fun & Nature Scavenger Hunt at the Dahlem Center! 🦋🌲🐿️
OUR SUMMER CAMP KIDS ENJOYING RHYTHM DRUMMING, AT CARNEGIE LIBRARY. 🪘🎼🥁
Free Breakfast & Lunch for all our students at Townsend and the Middle/High School for the 2023-2024 School Year!
LOOK WHAT'S FOR LUNCH TODAY! Please come and see us at the High School cafeteria from 11 to 12, anyone 18 years and younger can eat for free, Adult meals are $3.00.
Our VCL Middle School Summer Camp kids had a blast bowling this morning at Suburban Lanes!
