MS/HS here is your first classroom competition for Monday March 1st!!
This week first graders learned about the night sky in science. They created models of the Big Dipper and used a flashlight to see what happens to the stars when the sun comes up.
Mrs Sharp’s class ended the week with Place Value Boot Camp! The cadets reviewed tens and ones and used base ten blocks to make two digit numbers.
Beginning Monday March 1st, we will be down a bus driver so there may be a delay in pick up and drop off times. We appreciate your patience as we work through this adjustment and ensure our students all get to school safely.
Mrs. Smith’s Y5 students are futures paleontologists studying dinosaurs and the impact of volcanoes in that era.
There are still a few yearbooks for sale, get yours today! at yearbookforever.com
End of the 3rd: Jayhawks 47 - Cardinals 59.
At the half: Vandercook Lake 33 - Michigan Center 40.
Quick shout out congrats to Connor Riddle one of our senior wrestlers ranked 15th in the state right now!
Start planning your attire for next week now for Vandy's Winterfest dress up days!
More students in second grade having science fun!
Having fun in science! Creating hats that would protect our heads from the sun! learning about materials and properties!
Attention MS/HS students!! Winterfest is NEXT week! Time to get your dress up days ready and be prepared for daily classroom competitions that will be posted for in person, remote and combination learners to participate it!
Congratulations to some of our PBIS winners this week! Keep SOARING Jayhawks!
Congratulations to our Varsity Competitive Cheer team for their first place finish in their 2nd conference meet of the season!
#waytogo
Boys basketball final: Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 75 - East Jackson Trojans 40. Great effort tonight Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
End of the 3 qtr: Vandy 65 - EJ 32.
At the half: Jayhawks 42 - Trojans 16. Great effort Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the end of the first qtr. Jayhawks 18 - East Jackson 4.
6-8th grade wrestling is from 3:30-5 pm at the High school in the choir room M-F. Reach out to Coach Britton for more information.
Final: Jayhawks 79 - Panthers 43.
61 - 31.
Half time: Jayhawks 43 - Panthers 18. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the end of the first qtr: Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 17 - Addison Panthers 7.
HUGE a congratulations to our 6th grade Spelling Bee champion, Acelyn and our 5th grade Spelling Bee champion, Carlee. They move on to the County Spelling Bee!!
Are you in need of extra help with work this semester? Please take a look at our new tutoring program offered here at Vandercook Lake MS/HS.
The Townsend Elementary Spelling Bee 🐝 in action. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks defeat Grass Lake in varsity basketball action by the score of 70 - 50. Nice victory Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just received word that the Cheer team took first place in the first conference meet of the year.
Jayhawks have a 46 -33 lead after 3 qtrs in their match with Grass Lake.
High School sporting events still going on tonight! Our Boys Basketball is at home vs Grass Lake and our Competitive Cheer team is at Michigan Center for their first conference meet of the season! Tickets are limited. Go Jayhawks!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 16th due to inclement weather. The Nest Daycare at Townsend Elementary will also be closed.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Sweeney’s First Graders! After reading the story “The Day it Rained Hearts”, these busy learners wrote complements to their classmates. They then created beautiful watercolor drawings of the setting and main character. Zoom in to feel their love!
🏀 Boys basketball defeats Springport 56 - 36 . Congrats to the team and Coach Ray on the victory. 🏀 #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take control and lead 44 - 18 at the end of the 3rd.
Jayhawks up after 1 qtr. 16-5 v Springport.
Please CONGRATULATE Mrs. Swaenepoel for receiving Jackson Magazines Top 5 Teacher Award! Blessed at Townsend Elementary!!!
A friendly reminder that Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be remote only today in order to allow staff the opportunity to receive their second round of shots for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Ms Sharp’s first grade made mice sandwiches today for our special February Snazzy Snack.
Link to Vandercook Lake vs Napoleon game youtube from Napoleon.
https://youtube.com/channel/UC3p3ITY7K9Kz_8c4TMjq9Yw
Congratulations Townsend Positive Behavior Winners!
We celebrated 100s day with many activities: dressing up like you’re 100 years old, 1000 Day for our 5th graders, 100 exercises led by Mr. Snyder, and 100 positive phone calls made by the admin team! What a great day!
A huge thank you to TRUE Community Credit Union for their generous donation towards our school! The money will be used to help our literacy programs!
There will not be JFM food backpacks this week.
Due to the snow day on Friday, our 100th Day of School will be on Tuesday :)
Middle School Girls Basketball starts Monday!
Winter practices will begin for Middle School Wrestling will begin on Monday, February 8th at 3:00pm.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Friday, February 5th due to inclement weather. The Nest Daycare at Townsend Elementary is also closed.
Open gyms for 6th-8th grade softball coming up!
Reminders for Upcoming Calendar:
All MS/HS combination learners are expected to attend school on February 10th. Entered for prizes! Sponsored by Meijer!
February 11th is a remote only day as staff will be getting their second round of the Covid vaccine.
February 12th & 15th there is no school for Mid-Winter break.
Login information for next week's regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on February 8, 2021. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/87547594322?pwd=d2JFTDU0amt2bG1pTjZaY1FRZXJBUT09
Meeting ID: 875 4759 4322
Passcode: 666895
The meeting starts at 6 pm.
All hands on deck! Check out who 'took the wheel' and drove the bowling team to their match in Hudson. 🤭 Go luck Jayhawk Bowlers 🎳! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We are blessed with the kindest, most hardworking counselors in our district!!! We celebrate them every day!
Attention: All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball. There will be a non contact open gym on Tuesday, February 2nd in the High School gym from 3:30 to 5pm. Masks must be worn and please bring your own water bottle. Can't wait to see you all there!
Snow folk fun in first grade! Ms Sharp’s class made snow folk faces for January’s Snazzy Snack!
Mr Smith’s kindergarten students love building and playing!
Ms Sharp’s first grade class explored shadows today in science!
Have a wonderful Wednesday! - Mrs. “Bernie” Boorman
Attention all boys in grades 3rd-8th grade: Coach Ray will be hosting a non contact basketball drills day this Thursday, January 28th from 6 to 7:45 in the High School gym. A mask must be worn at all times. Please bring your own water bottle.
Attention Middle School boys basketball players. There will be a 2 week program of open gym non contact skills practice starting on Monday, February 1st in the Middle School gym from 3:30 to 5:15 pm. A mask must be worn and please bring your own water bottle.
Attention: All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball. There will be a non contact open gym on Tuesday, February 2nd in the High School gym from 3:30 to 5pm. Masks must be worn and please bring your own water bottle. Can't wait to see you all there!
Jackson County Early College Virtual Informational Meetings coming up for Parents of next years 9th, 10th & 11th graders.
Congratulations to our First Semester Middle School Honor Roll Students. Keep up the hard work!
Congratulations to our First Semester High School Honor Roll Students. Keep up the hard work!
JAYHAWKS!!!
Intro to middle school competitive cheer!
(6-8 grade)
Next non-contact practice is Wednesday 3:30-5 pm at MS/HS in front of the cafe.
No charge to attend, masks are required and your child must be picked up by 5:00 pm. Social distancing will be enforced.
Information about free meals to those in need.
Order your Jayhawk Sports Fan gear now!
Basketball: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLBB
Wrestling: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLWRS
Cheer: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLCC
Bowling: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLBWL
Townsend families: If your child receives a food backpack from JFM, please advise that the food bags will be sent home on Thursdays from now on. Thank you.
Income cap has been lifted for this year! All families qualify!
Vandy Schools would like to thank @MonsterMotorsmi for their generous cash donation that will be used to subsidize the technology costs our staff have incurred while working to provide instruction to our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get your High School yearbook ordered soon!
Just a quick reminder that picture retakes for MS/HS are today. Times have adjusted a little with MS offering retakes from 9am-10am and HS offering retakes 10:15am-12pm. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!
Mobile Food Pantry Available!
We have “SNOW” much fun in the 5th/6th wing.
Picture retake day for the MS/HS will take place this Friday, January 22nd in the Middle School Gym from 7:45am-9:15am for middle school and 9:30-12:00 for high school. Codes for pictures if you would like to order online are as follows:
MS: EVTMZGP3H
HS: EVTPGCQDB
We couldn’t agree more! Nice job second grade!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation, a safe and peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Non contact High School sports practices and workouts going on this week starting on Monday.
Students working hard today!
Congratulations to our PBIS winners this week! Keep SOARING Junior Jayhawks!
Reminder to all High School students! This Friday is the last day to make Semester 2 schedule changes. Please contact Mrs. LeFaive if you have any questions. Thank you.
Don't forget Vandercook Lake serves sack lunches 3 times a week to all children 18 and under. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity pick up days are M,W,F from 9:30-10:15am in the MS/HS circle drive.
Just a quick daily schedule reminder for all students/parents: Wednesday is early release. MS/HS releases at 12:00pm. Townsend releases at 1:00pm.
Vandercook Lake announces remote-only learning days for Jan. 21st and Feb. 11th.
https://youtu.be/BSXTkHczlcg
Townsend’s breakfast and lunch menu
Townsend: We can not WAIT to see all our in-person students tomorrow!! Just a reminder that doors open for students at 8:15am with dismissal at 2:30pm. See you soon!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, January 11th Board of Education meeting:. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86789573042?pwd=bkl3Tll1dGhuMFVoR2tmWHd3ejJXZz09 . The meeting starts at 6pm.
We will have and MTD/SADD meeting on Thursday, January 14 via zoom at 2:00. It is open to new and current members at the middle school and high school. Please contact me for the zoom link!
Preschool Openings!
Need extra help with school work? Tutoring is back at JFM Church! Please see the flyer for details!
Good morning Jayhawks! We are counting down the days until we get to see all of your smiling faces again! As a reminder, here is the Zoom schedule for your classes. If there are any questions, please feel free to call the MS/HS office at 782-8167.
MS/HS Students we hope you had a great holiday break! We missed you! 2nd semester begins Monday, January 4th with remote learning. In person learning will begin on January 11th. You will have new google classrooms set up for 2nd semester so check your email and accept your requests. You can see your 2nd semester schedule on PowerSchool. Can't wait to see you!!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Everyone!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy New Year! Be safe Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The new bleachers are looking great. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that free breakfast/lunch meals are available today only. Pick ups at the high school are from Noon - 1 pm. Neighborhood delivery times may vary slightly. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Merry Christmas.
Out with the old, in with the new. Thanks again to Mr. Penoff for his generous donation.
A friendly reminder that free breakfast/lunch meals are available today only. Pick ups at the high school are from Noon - 1 pm. Neighborhood delivery times may vary slightly. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Have a safe a happy holiday season!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fluFDk7N67EO--jNMrb6OlS-eIEj7MtzaqEA-SWgRYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy Holiday Season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Holiday sock fun in first grade!
Crazy holiday socks day in Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Our High School gym is taking on a complete transformation!!! One side of bleachers are out and the second set at ready to go as well! New bleachers will be put in place of the holiday break-a beautiful new floor, new paint, new chairs, new scoreboard, new bleachers,NEW YEAR!!!
Hey Jayhawks! Just a quick reminder that our kitchen staff will be handing out boxes containing a week's worth of food on Monday December 21st and Monday December 28th from 12pm-1pm in our HS circle drive!
Ms Sharp’s class showing off some holiday BLING!
Important changes to our free breakfast/lunch program over Winter Break.
Who: Any individual 18 years or younger
What: A week’s worth of free breakfast/lunch items per person (while supplies last!)
Where: Vandercook Lake High School or currently established neighborhood stops
When: Monday, December 21st and 28th. Pick up at the high school will be between Noon and 1 pm. Neighborhood bus stop times will vary.
Why: Because we care!
We revert back to our traditional M/W/F schedule on Monday, January 4th, 2021.
Show me your holiday bling in Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Holiday Bling Day is alive and well at Townsend today!
Holiday cheer being spread by Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Students in Mrs. Jones’s class enjoyed a holiday surprise from their teacher :)
Ugly Sweater Day! Even the staff joins in:)
Hey parents, we know this is a difficult time for students and parents alike. Maneuvering new ways to learn can be stressful and frustrating. We have created a short slide show for parents with guidance on how to use Google Classroom. As always, we are here to help whenever you need assistance.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-X6sAjV4MqL2NWjlFxauaZf06MHXsat-ugxQvioM2eU/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Johnson's kiddos getting in some holiday cheer with their hats and headbands!!!
Ms Sharp’s 1st graders are showing off their holiday headbands and hats for spirit week!
Get your last minute Jayhawk gear for Christmas from the MS/HS office & Spirit Corner. Limited sizes available first come first serve!! More styles available.
Removing the old bleachers from the high school gym. Thanks to the generous donation from Mr. Peter Penoff, we should have our new bleachers in place when we return from winter break! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, December 14th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/84443207368?pwd=VjRrZG01Sy9HSjRGM0JBVFlPK3FhQT09 . The meeting starts at 6 pm.
Good afternoon Jayhawks!! Here is an updated list of Teacher ZOOM meetings in case you are needing extra help! Hey, it wouldn't hurt just to stop on and say hello to your teacher and classmates!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvM1Oksl9RTCPnvM9h2ebcd-mRJetBjfxsX4_o5qMos/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawk family, times are uncertain and unpredictable, but please know that we are here for you! Our administration has decided to extend our remote learning until January 8th. Please see the link below with the letter attached from our Superintendent. And as always,please, please, please reach out to us. We are here to help you. We are available in the MS/HS office Monday thru Friday from 8am-3pm. Please call with any questions! We'd love to hear your voices!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qezbc88fmUpZyps6wZ_WXh2P3Mi9jm28VjqP-fl4NuE/edit?usp=sharing
Instruction for all grades (PreK-12) will be conducted remotely until Monday, January 11, 2021. https://bit.ly/2L0GJj5
Priceless Gift Toy Shop is open and available for reservation. There are so many many toys and other gifts. It is mind boggling. Also, stockings, hats and mittens etc. You can see photos on the Together We Make a Difference fb page.
Poinsettia Fundraiser order arrives on December 9th. Pick up will be after school 12:00 - 3:00 pm. If you didn't get a chance to order yours there will be extra Red Poinsettia's available for purchase.
Need help with your homework? Miss seeing all of your teachers everyday? Well guess what...they miss you all too!! Here is a link to their zoom schedules!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvM1Oksl9RTCPnvM9h2ebcd-mRJetBjfxsX4_o5qMos/edit?usp=sharing
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy Thanksgiving Day! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
JFM backpacks will resume when students return to in person learning. Until that time be sure to pick up meals available at the MS/HS circle drive or one of our bus delivery locations. Stay safe Jayhawks and have a great Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to our own Ms. Stanley for bring featured on MEMSPA Minute Spotlight. Well deserved! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10224233622173454&id=1389594948
Instruction for grades K-12 will be conducted remotely until Wednesday, December 9th.
Another message from MTD/SADD about vaping!
Room 409 has a lot to be thankful for! In our zoom meeting today we all shared what we are thankful for. What are you thankful for? Please share!
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our new remote learning lunch program a success! Just a reminder that next week will be different for pickup/dropoff as it is a holiday week. On Monday November 23, breakfast and lunch will be provided for Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday November 24, breakfast and lunch will be provided for the 5 following days as we will be on holiday break until the following Monday, November 30. Again, for any questions please feel free to contact your student's school building. Stay safe Jayhawks!
Today, as our hard working teaching/paraprofessional crew work with our students on curriculum, our hard working support staff (food service/bus drivers/secretaries) provide meals to our community. 170 meals served today. Let's double that number on Friday! Proud to be a Jayhawk!
A message about vaping from MTD/SADD
We would like to remind students to continue to log into their emails, google classrooms, etc. Please continue to work on your daily classwork and participate in offered zoom lessons as these will help you to stay on track academically. For MS/HS students, grades earned during this semester will be recorded on your transcript as you have earned them. We understand this is a different way of learning, but we still expect each of you to be accountable for your classwork and your grades. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers through email, or feel free to contact our office. Again, stay safe Jayhawks and we look forward to seeing you all in the near future.
The lunch buses are loading up and getting ready to deliver the food. Proud to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Today's Vaping Awareness video from MTD/SADD takes a look at the use of advertising to lie to kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRktV-ppJ9k&feature=youtu.be
Vandercook Lake Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunches on M/W/F for all individuals 18 and under. Meals can be picked up at the HS from Noon to 1 pm. Bus Hub location and time information can be found within the attached document. Go Jayhawks!
Vandercook families: please take a minute and fill out this short survey in regards to providing free lunches/breakfasts to any one in your family that is 18 years old and younger.
We plan to begin distribution this Wednesday, November 18.
Please complete as soon as you can so we can prepare an adequate amount of food for everyone :) Thank you!
https://forms.gle/HAcRGK83QmaENSip7
Jayhawk Nation,
In accordance with today's MDHHS Emergency Order, Vandercook Lake High School students (9-12) will continue with remote learning until Tuesday, December 8, 2020. All athletic practices and games (6-12) have been suspended during this time frame.
Remote learning for Townsend Elementary (PreK-6) and Vandercook Lake Middle School (7-8) students will be extended at least until Monday, November 30, 2020.
In the near future, our district will restart offering meals for pick-up. Specific details including dates, times, and locations will be announced in the next couple of days.
Stay strong Jayhawks and Mask Up!
An important message to our community.
Important information for anyone in need of extra help:
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to thank our Veterans who have served to protect and defend our great Nation.
In honor of all of our Veterans who have given their time, their heart and their lives, your Jayhawks are eternally grateful.
HUGE shoutout to Zach Jones, the Jones family, and the Dahn family for the AMAZING transformation of our outside basketball court! Zach chose to redo the area for his Eagle Scout project, and boy does it look fabulous! Thank you for making our school a better place!
50th day of school fun! Poodle skirts, bubblegum blowing contest, and carrying on Ms. Stapley's tradition of having rootbeer floats!
K-2 students celebrated the 50th day of school today!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools are temporarily shifting to all remote learning effective Wednesday, November 11th.
FOR SALE: $4,500
2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty
47,500 Original Miles
5.4 Gas Engine
Plow and 1 year old SnowEx spreader
Fleet Maintained since owned by the School District
Call Central Office at 517-782-9044
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, November 9th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85193894824?pwd=ZUdBVit2Mk84bkkrRnBWbFNPOUdtQT09
Shout out to National Honor Society students helping our community by raking leaves for service credit
High School softball workouts/open gyms will start on Sunday, November 22nd until March 7th. Sundays 9 AM - Noon.
Contact the High School office if you are interested.
Mrs. Weber’s sixth grade science students identifying the three types of variables while conducting an experiment.
Vandercook Lake Food Pantry to benefit Vandercook Lake Student families. New this year: Make your appointment.
MS/HS Annual Food Drive
November 9th-13th
Help out your community by donating non perishable food or hygiene items. Thank you for your support.
Classroom competitions are going on!
Mrs. Flippin's class would like to thank First Baptist Church of Jackson for sponsoring our class to receive $1 books each month. This month they received "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. It's a wonderful book about friendship and making sure no one feels left out.
Morning Career Center bus will be leaving at 7:45am until further notice. Please make sure your student is to the school no later than 7:40.
Please remember to vote today. A 'yes' vote will ensure that our schools receive the full per-pupil amount from the State. A 'yes' vote is a 5 year extension on our Non-homestead mil and doesn't apply to primary homes! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING IS COMING NOV 16
If you are interested please sign up in the front office. Remote students can call the office to sign up. Need a current sports physical/questionnaire to join.
High School Girls Basketball tryouts are next week!!
All 9th-12th grade girls are welcome. Must have a current sports physical on file in Athletic office. Masks required.
11/9-11/13 Mon - Fri 4-6 pm in the HS Gym
Wear practice attire, athletic shoes and bring water bottle.
The Jayhawks battle back and take sets three and four but run out of gas and drop the fifth and deciding set 15-10 to Columbia Central. Great season and great effort tonight Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks drop the second match to Columbia Central.
Jayhawks drop the first set 25-17 to the Eagles.
10 minutes until the start of the first round of Volleyball Districts. The Vandercook Lake Jayhawks host the Columbia Central Eagles. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A few more tickets are available for tonight's home 1st round of district Volleyball. Go to: Vandercook Lake vs Brooklyn Columbia Central Event Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/132036
Codes: 2 tickets available per code.
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It's bowling time!!! Sign ups are in the front office. If you are a remote learner, please call the school and we will write your name of the list! Let's go Jayhawks!!! It's an exciting new year!!
MS/HS RETAKE picture day is quickly approaching! November 13th Lifetouch will be here from 10:15AM until Noon to offer picture retakes. If you have already had pictures taken but wish to redo them, please bring your old package with you.
Codes for pics are attached on flyer.
Jayhawk Nation: please remember to vote this Tuesday. Vandercook Lake has a Headlee Override Non-homestead Millage Renewal on the battot. For FAQs visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLtbYWqUWwJt97X82ZvbbHOIM5EJNRMax477x3dU1OQ/edit?usp=sharing . Go Jayhawks!
Final: Vermontville Maple Valley Lions 22 - Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 6. Great season Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the half: Vermontville Maple Valley 14 - Vandercook Lake 0.
At the end of the first quarter the score is 0 - 0. The lions are knocking on the Jayhawk goal line.
Cruella de Ville was at Townsend yesterday as there were puppies everywhere! Don’t worry- no puppies were caught. The students were very protective of them! Happy Halloween!
Mrs. Flippin's 2nd grade class had a Spooktacular Halloween at school today!
Townsend Staff enjoyed the Halloween fun! Check out Cruella Deville (Ms. Stanley) and all of her Dalmatians!
Have a safe Halloween, everyone!
Happy Halloween from and Sharp’s class!
Jayhawks “rock”!
Jayhawks “rock”!
The fourth grade classes had a great time celebrating Halloween with the parade and classroom activities. We would like to give a special thanks to all the parents and JFM for providing special treats and making today success!
The 6th grade team is having a sweet year!
Congrats to Vandercook Lake Volleyball and Coach Kenny Brokaw for the Jayhawks first conference title in 37 years. The Jayhawks share the title with a quality Manchester team. The Jayhawks are home on Monday v Columbia Center in the first round of districts.
Cascade Conference Volleyball Tournament: Jayhawks defeat a determined Michigan Center team 3-1. The Jayhawks await the winner of the Napoleon/Manchester match. #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Ms Sharp’s first graders followed a recipe and made Monster Mash!
These Kindergartners are learning about letters and sounds in the BEST WAY- with shaving cream! I wish this was how I leaned my letters and sounds! What fun!
MTD/SADD will be having a virtual meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00. New middle school and high school members are welcome! Email Mrs. Berlin for the link!
Vandercook Lake Football is playing at home in the 1st round of the Big 8 Man finals on Saturday, October 31st at 1:00 pm. We will be honoring our senior Football players, Cheerleaders and Band members at 12:15 pm before the game. We hope you can make it early to celebrate these great kids with us! Due to Covid protocol spectator numbers are limited.
Just a reminder that virtual students can pick up their report cards and school pictures from 2-2:30 and 5-6 tomorrow. Please go to the front in the circle drive and someone will come help you.
Please remember to vote on the Non-homestead Millage Renewal proposal that is on this year's ballot. A 'yes' vote will ensure FULL per-pupil funding for the next 5 years. The millage does not increase a homeowner's taxes. Go to www.vandyschools.org for more details.
Reminder that report cards start coming home today for in person learners. Because of COVID, we will not be asking for our orange envelopes to be signed this quarter. Thank you.
MS/HS Annual Food Drive: November 9th-13th.
All non perishable foods welcome! No expired food please.
Homeroom class competition flyer is attached.
Order your Holiday Poinsettia's from the Class of 2021. Sale starts now and ends November 9th. See a senior to order yours today.
Ms Sharp’s class practiced sight words with a Halloween Move It brain break!
Jayhawks defeat North Adams-Jerome 50 - 8. Great effort Jayhawks!
Jayhawks are up at the half v North Adams-Jerome 28 - 8. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats KD and Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=795091907957208&id=100023692176567&sfnsn=mo
Editing Police: to serve and CORRECT!
Ms Sharp’s class has been working hard on sentence structure. Today we became Sentence Chefs! We can cook up silver platter sentences!
Red and White Day!
Vandercook Lake Online Spirit Store Now open. Including youth sizes. Order now for delivery by Christmas! Store closes on 11/3.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLPRD
1st Graders showing their school spirit on Red and White Day! Go Jayhawks!!
School pictures are in for MS/HS students! If your child is a remote learner and needs to pick up their pictures, please stop in the office anytime this week or next before 3pm!
The HS/MS held a lockdown drill at 8:45 today, good job staff and students!
The all senior lineup takes the third and final set in tonight's match with East Jackson. The Jayhawks finish 7 - 0 verses their conferences foes in the regular season. Great job Jayhawks!
Jayhawk volleyball takes the second set v East 'nothing easy about them' Jackson. All senior lineup in for the third set. Sincere apologies for the previous typo Trojan Nation.
Volleyball takes the first set v Easy Jackson 25 - 11.
Please remember to vote on the Non-homestead Millage Renewal that will be on your November ballot. A 'Yes' vote will ensure FULL per-pupil funding for the next 5 years and does not increase a homeowner's taxes. Go to https://www.vandyschools.org/ for more details.
Jayhawks win 54 - 30 over New Buffalo.
Football is up 40 -18 over New Buffalo with 5:50 left in the 3rd qtr.
Varsity football is up 26 - 18 over New Buffalo at the half.
The Jayhawks take the third set and sweep the Addison Panthers 3-0. Great effort tonight Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the second set v Addison.
Volleyball comes out strong and takes the first set v Addison.
Please remember to vote on November 3rd. We have a Non-homestead Millage Renewal proposal on the ballot. The proposal ensures that we receive the full per-pupil amount from the State. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
The current electrical issues we are experiencing will NOT have an impact on tonight's sporting events. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Due to electrical issues, Vandercook Lake Schools are canceling all in-person instruction for Friday, October sixteenth. Students who are able to participate remotely are expected to do so on Friday. Foodservice for Friday through the weekend will not be available.
A HUGE thank you to Lowes for donating 50 boxes of N95 face masks to our school district! Thank you for keeping our students safe!
Kindness ROCKS!
Kindness ROCKS!!! We hid rocks today since tomorrow is a half day. The kiddos really look forward to looking for rocks on the playground.
Attention ALL Career Center students! There will be NO Career Center on Friday October 16th due to the half day of school. You are expected to show up at 7:40am and go to your homeroom where you can work on your classes until our dismissal at 11am.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UU7n12RBS9TLgKtOtKQxyQNJqruvqNOBH5exZoxFW-k/edit?usp=sharing
MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TRYOUTS
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
You must have a Sports Physical/Questionnaire on file with the Athletic office to try out. Must be academically eligible and attend all tryout dates.
(Conflicts must be discussed with coach prior to tryouts)
When: Tuesday 10/20, Thursday 10/22 & Friday 10/23
Time: 3:15 to 5:00 pm
What to wear: School colors, practice attire, tennis/cheer shoes
What to bring: Sports Physical if not already of file, Great attitude, the desire to learn and be a part of a great program.
MUST WEAR A MASK!
All Boys and Girls in Grades 7-12 interested in playing basketball this year please sign up in the MS/HS front office. If you are a remote learner just give us a call and we will add you to the list.
Jayhawks take the fifth set and the match v Manchester. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks come back strong and take the fourth set and have tried the match at 2-2.
Jayhawks take the third set and now down 2-1.
Jayhawks drop the second set. Now are down 2-0 to Manchester.
Jayhawks drop the first set 25-22.
Ms. Stanley got to create a pumpkin symmetry project with Mrs. Swaenepoel’s 5th/6th grade class! I don’t know who had more fun, Ms. Stanley or the kids?!?
Attention MS/HS math students: If you are having issues with Khan Academy, they are working on it.
Tonight's JV Volleyball game will have a start time of 5:30PM with doors opening at 4:45PM. Good luck Jayhawks!
Voting 'Yes' on the November Non-homestead renewal proposal will ensure that our district receives the full per-pupil amount from the State. This DOES NOT impact taxes on a homeowner's primary residence. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
Today's Board Meeting at 6 pm can be attended in person. We are also going to live stream the meeting via Zoom. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86723870575?pwd=a3dLU01nMXNJMmxXUzA5aDZSdlVHUT09
Adding another layer of safety this week with clear desk dividers. Every student in the building has one:)
Our Jayhawks ROCK!
Our Jayhawks ROCK! Here are some of our finds
Good morning, Bus 28 for MS/HS students is running late today. We do have a bus on it's way to pick up students who normally ride that bus. Please look for Bus 27.
More 2nd graders having fun with pumpkins! After reading "How Many Seeds are in a Pumpkin?", we decided to test what we learned from the book and see how many seeds were in different sized pumpkins. We also had to use our math skills by putting the seeds in groups of 5s or 10s.
Today is 2nd grade, we finished our story titled "How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?" by Margaret McNamara! We predicted and actually counted how many seeds were in our 4 pumpkins! What a blast!!
To receive full funding from the State, every school district must periodically ask their voters to restore their Non-homestead millage. This is not a tax increase and is only applied to non-homesteaded properties. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
Good luck Varisty Volleyball & Varsity Football as they are on the road this weekend!
Volleyball is at Lenawee Christian
Football is at St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran at the Kohn Sports Complex
Mrs.Siegrist and her fourth grade students want to thank VCL juniors and fire cadets Brandy Pickell, Triston Cavender, and Connor Seal for an amazing presentation filled with life saving information. Students learned about a possible career as firefighters and watched as the high schoolers showed them how to don and doff their equipment.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for 10/9/2020:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UU7n12RBS9TLgKtOtKQxyQNJqruvqNOBH5exZoxFW-k/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawks drop the second set and come back to win the third set and the match v Bath. Division 4 power Lenawee Christian is up next.
Varsity volleyball takes the first set v Bath.
Voter information on this November's Headlee Override non-homestead millage renewal. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake #BeleiveAchieveSOAR!
The MS/HS conducted a fire drill today at 1:00pm, good job Jayhawks
A HUGE thank you to our after school
Reaching Higher program who had our kids decorate our entrance. Everyone loved the messages this morning!
Snazzy Snack Fun with our virtual students in Ms Sharp’s class was a success!
Thank you Mr.Tello for all of your hard work planting mums at Townsend! They look beautiful!
Mr. Tello gave a lesson to Young Five students on parts of plants as he worked on planting flowers at Townsend!
Attention Vandercook Lake MS/HS families!
Vandercook Lake's next board meeting will be Monday, October 12th. The meeting will take place in our high school media center and will start at 6 pm. Anyone planning to attend the meeting will be required to wear a face covering. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Proud to be a Jayhawk! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/10/vandercook-lake-volleyball-team-enjoying-its-last-dance-under-coach-kenny-brokaw.html?fbclid=IwAR1Lk46UKxZb1P4Vq7SwS
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms Sharp did some special invitation deliveries today to her virtual students! Count day tomorrow will be so much fun with our special morning zoom meeting!
A great 3.4 years and still some history to write. Congrats Vandy Volleyball and Coach Kenny! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the third set and the match over MC 25 - 12. Coach Kenny wins his 100th game! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the second set v MC. 25-19.
Volleyball takes the first set v Michigan Center 25 -13. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is COUNT day!! Every student who checks in with their teacher will be entered to win a FREE Subway gift certificate! Don't forget to check in-we have TONS of certificates to give away!!
#Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Townsend families: Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day and Count Day. Virtual students can come get their pictures between 1:30-2:30. Any student who comes to school, picture day, OR attend both AM and PM meetings set by their teacher will be entered in a drawing for one of four brand new bikes!!!
Young fives exploring apples! Sorting graphing, counting, language books, and of course tasting!! Yummy applesauce!!
A letter to our community. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADGA3bim3Qhg_Yyg_dqnMdZigBvGXlELXK2M5hmMFH0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Our 1st graders love to end the week reading with Flashlight Friday!
Varsity volleyball defeat the Maples of Adrian in two sets. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity volleyball defeats Britton-Deerfield in two sets and is now taking on the Adrian Maples.
Jayhawks ROCK!
Our Jayhawks ROCK with kindness!!!
Fifth graders presenting their European explorers project.
Townsend JFM Food Bag Information
Attention Middle School Football Players and Parents. We just got word from East Jackson they need to reschedule today's game to tomorrow 10/1 at 5pm. Player bus will leave VCL at 3:45pm tomorrow. Thank you.
Science fun in first grade today! Ms Sharp’s class made apple trappers to help them collect apples from their individual orchards.
Important picture day message for remote/combo learners. If your name begins with A-M, your pictures will be taken between 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Letters N-Z, pictures will be taken from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please wear a mask to enter the building. Directions will then be given for pictures.
MS Code for online ordering: EVTSJVTNV
HS Code for online ordering: EVTH7XMSM
MS/HS Picture Day is almost here! In person learners will have pictures taken from 7:45am-12pm on Oct. 2nd in the MS Gym. Forms are located in the HS office, or packages can be ordered online.
MS Code: EVTSJVTNV
HS Code: EVTH7XMWM
Remote/Combination learners will have pictures taken from 1:30-3:30 Oct. 2nd. Important information for pictures will follow soon for these learners. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, 782-8167.
Kindness Rocks!
Kindness Rocks! Last Friday’s finds.
Townsend's Picture day is coming up on October 7!! Fliers were sent home today :) Please call the office if you have any questions
Last chance to order! Vandercook Lake Fall Team Spirit Stores close 9/30!! Get your gear today!
Volleyball Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCL Golf Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVLG Cross Country Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVXC Football Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCF Cheer Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLCHR #GOFIGHTWIN!
Jayhawks win 30 - 26. Way to go Jayhawks!
Wildcats score with 48 second left in the 4th qtr. Jayhawks lead 30 - 26. 2pa fails. Onside kick anticipated.
Wildcats score with 9:20 left in the 4th qtr. 2pa is stuffed at the goal line. Jayhawks lead 30 - 20.
Cooper with another running touchdown. 2pa is no good. Jayhawks lead 30 - 14 with 1:43 left in 3rd qtr.
Cooper with the keeper and Cheney with a tough run for the 2 pt conversion. Jayhawks take a 24-14 lead with 6:12 left in the 3rd qtr.
Jayhawks score with 21 seconds left in the 2 qtr and convert the 2 pt conversion and now lead at the half 16 - 14. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Wildcats score and convert the 2 pt conversion. Wildcats 14 - Jayhawks 8..
Marcellus Wildcats pass their way to a td. 2 point conversion fails. Jayhawks up 8-6. 6:49 in the first qtr.
The Jayhawks strike early and take an 8 - 0 lead v the Wildcats of Marcellus. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms Sharp’s class reached their goal! We can independently read for 20 minutes! We celebrated with ice cream sundaes today!
Mrs. Smith’s class were enjoying exploring about leaves today! Call is right around the corner!
Ms. Stanley had some fun hiding rocks for our “Kindness Rocks” today! A special rock found by a special 4th grader! Way to go Noah! He got an extra treat from the principal too!
MS/HS Picture day is coming October 2nd! Picture forms are located in the front office or please feel free to access our school picture day account through the provided codes for a paperless order!
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Wonderful lockdown drill today at Townsend! Well done!!
Volleyball seniors honored at last night's victory over Grass Lake.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YZtPEGtp6xdFCL646
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Volleyball honors their senior players before taking Grass Lake in 4 sets. https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/09/vandercook-lake-volleyball-celebrates-emotional-senior-night-with-win-over-grass-lake.html
SOARING!!!!
Informational flyer on our non-homestead millage proposal that will be on the November 3rd ballot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/162o5Dvt-GOYW9V838oi6-01K1_ybOug-/view?usp=drivesdk
A beautiful day for today's Jayhawk Jamboree! Go Jayhawks!
On November 3rd, VCL will be asking voters to renew a Headlee Override Millage. The millage must be renewed every 5 years and was last renewed in 2015. This is NOT a new millage and will NOT raise your taxes. Click the link for the proposal's FAQs document. https://bit.ly/3mQsYlI
“Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” All week long, our 1st graders have been enjoying and applying reading strategies with the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. They learned that sometimes the hardest part of something is just getting started. Today, they made a mark and showed their creativity with their own dot!
Vandercook Lake Fall Team Spirit Stores are coming on 9/21!!
Volleyball Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCL
Golf Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVLG
Cross Country Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVXC
Football Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCF
Cheer Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLCHR
#GOFIGHTWIN!
Students celebrated Constitution Day!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
The MS/HS conducted a fire drill at 9:30 today, good job Jayhawks!
Celebrating students is what we love to do! These kids were recognized for SOARing and making good choices at school! Well done!
Just a quick reminder that if your student is going to be absent, please call the school to report it. Thank you!
MS/HS picture day will be held on October 2nd. In person learners will have pictures taken in the morning. If you are a remote/combination learners,not here normally on this day, please come to have your picture taken at 1pm in the MS Gym. We will be allowing remote students in one at a time, following our covid guidelines, to have school pictures taken. Bring your mask and your smile!
The Jayhawks take the fourth set 33 - 31 and the match v Hanover 3 - 1. Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks take the third set against the Comets 25-23. Go Jayhawks!
The Jayhawks drop the second set 24-26 to the Comets.
The Jayhawks take the first set 25-14 v the Comets in varsity volleyball action.
The first match of the volleyball season is a big one.... Vandy heads to Hanover to take on the Comets. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
An important message in regards to a reported case of COVID-19 within our community.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Vandercook Lake High School is offering the PSAT to all freshmen this September 22, 2020 @ 8:00am in the Middle School Gym. All freshmen are encouraged to take the exam. The exam lasts around 4 hours. Check your email account for study materials.
Attention Jayhawk Family:
A great opportunity has flown in for our community. Starting Friday, September 18, 2020 we will be handing out lunches that cover all 7 days of the week at NO COST to any child 18 and younger. Lunches will be handed out in our circle drive every Monday(for M,T), Wednesday(for W,TH) and Friday(for F,S,S) from 9:30am-10:15am. This program will continue every week through December 18th. Children do not need to be present at the pickup. You must sign up on the google link below for pickup. This will help us make enough lunches for everyone interested. https://forms.gle/P7nApjZ1NtANNCSA8
All children 18 and younger qualify.
#BelieveAchieveSoar!
Middle School Football Meeting & Practice Monday, September 14th @ 1:45 to 4pm at the VCL Fieldhouse.
Our adorable Kindergarteners enjoying some recess time!
Our adorable Kindergarteners are enjoying some recess on this fun Friday!
May we never forget the events that took place 19 years ago.
Congratulations go out to Morgan LeFaive for setting a new Vandercook Lake High School record last night at the Addison Jamboree at Lake LeAnn Golf Course. She shot 40 on a Par 37. Go Jayhawks!!
Townsend families: All day tomorrow on K105.3 fm is Pep Rally Friday!!! Listen tomorrow to Jamie Stanley and Scott Leach at 7am, Jason Tello at 12pm and Darci Webb and Rene Smith at 4pm as we celebrate our wonderful school and community!!! Believe. Achieve. SOAR!
Jayhawk Nation: starting Wednesday, September 23rd, students will be released early on Wednesdays. Wednesday released times will be 12 noon at the Middle/High School and 1 pm at Townsend Elementary.
Vandercook Lake MS/HS held a Tornado Drill at 1:00, good job Jayhawks!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, September 14th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86980963211?pwd=WFZNRUpmbjljQmY4Q0VMVE5GR2ZWUT09
APPLY FOR PRESCHOOL TODAY!
For questions, please call Mrs. Casto at 517-867-6252! ☺️
Middle School football practice begins September 9th after school from 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm. Bring your own water bottle.
School has been cancelled for Tuesday, September 8th due to a power outage.
Thank you everyone for a fantastic start to the 2020-2021 school year. Please remember to bring your Chromebook, mask, and water bottle tomorrow. Also, a reminder that Thursday and Friday are 1/2 days. Go Jayhawks!
Looking forward to our first day of the new school year. Remember that all 'in-person' students and bus rides MUST wear face masks. Please ensure that your student has their mask and a refillable water bottle. Carefully and safely...Let's get this school year started!
Jayhawk Nation: with warmer temps headed our way, a decision has been made to switch to half-days on Thursday and Friday. Release times for W/Th/F will be 11 am at the MS/HS and 12:05 pm at Townsend. Sack lunches will be provided to all 'in person' students.
Attention bus riding families: bus stop times are currently being worked on. Please anticipate a call on Tuesday letting families know the approximate time their student can expect to be picked up in the morning. We appreciate your patience and understanding on the matter.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
A great start to the 20-21 school year. Townsend"s Pre-K-1st grades held their outside 'Meet the Teacher' event. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Drive in Registration & Material pickup for all Middle and High School Students. Please come into parking lot and follow signs. Can't wait to see you next week!!
MHSAA Announced today the difficult decision to postpone football until the spring of 2021. This decision was based on feedback and input from the Governor’s office, state health department officials, member schools, collegiate conferences and individuals on both sides of the issue. Plans will be shared soon regarding allowed fall coach-player workouts as well as concepts for the spring football season dates, format and playoffs.
Farmers to Families food boxes are available today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11am to 12:30pm. A big shout out to our food service personnel, they make it all happen! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
INTERESTED IN FREE PRESCHOOL?
Contact Mrs. Casto for questions at Danielle.Casto@vandyschools.org or at 517-867-6252!
Preschool begins in October!
MS/HS families: Our Return to Learn Plan is available on our website at www.vandyschools.org . Please read and fill out the commitment form that is linked in the document or go to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aDvjaNxQf6asWXT3FITe6jcTJcXFkhCGwq78zbtO1U/edit?usp=sharing
MS/HS Return to Learn Plan
Good morning Jayhawks! Just a quick reminder we will be serving lunches at the HS circle drive from 11-12:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until August 25th. Have a great day Jayhawks!
Jayhawk Nation. An overview of our Return to Learn plan has been added to our website. Go to www.vandyschools.org to review the plan. Upon adoption, building-specific plans that will address many of your questions will be released.
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, August 10th Board of Education meeting: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92307325916?pwd=VEcwTk4yYXVSa25UUVRJK1VaRnZ6QT09
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF & HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY BEGIN NEXT WEEK!
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS COMING NEXT WEEK!
ATTENTION MS & HS FOOTBALL PLAYERS:
Please check in by the field house on Thursday, August 6th from 6 to 7:30 pm if you are interested in playing football this season.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
We are excited to announce Kevin Smith as our new head varsity track coach. Welcome Coach Smith! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our favorite preschool teacher, Mrs. Casto will be featured on Bart Hawley today!! Check out all the great things happening with her program:)
Class supply lists 20/21 for Townsend Elementary.
MS/HS Families: Here is a link to a survey to assess your needs for the 20/21 school year. Thank you for your help. https://forms.gle/dvMN1ageZPmVNZvb7
Dear Jayhawk Community,
As you review our return to school plan please keep in mind that you have the option to return your student to school 5 days a week for face to face, keep your student home for remote learning or a combination of the two. More info to follow soon.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pickup 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pickup 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Happening at 5:30! Kindergarten Roundup! Front lawn at Townsend! Come on down and say hi!
Happening in 15 min on the front lawn at Townsend! Come on down and say hi:)
Parents: with all the concerns about our kids wearing masks for the day, start practicing small time increments wearing masks together and build time up. Also, students will be allowed to take them off when they’re outside and eating. The Jackson County ISD offers some great tips to use.
The Summer Food Program is passing out chicken patties to anyone that lives in the community today! You also can pick up free lunches for anyone 18 years or younger. Serving time is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
A general overview of how our district anticipates learning will look like depending on our regions MI SAFE START phase we find ourselves in. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTfWkEHAAAWCW7rmERnfHD-OzrXG6DRv/view?usp=drivesdk
MS/HS return to learn plan:
https://youtu.be/dZ9v55pGCOY
One more time. https://youtu.be/MSrBAg2tsQ8
An update on our district's progress as we develop our Return to Learn plan for the 20-21 School Year. Building specific updates can be anticipated in the upcoming days. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-vLsLCsUEO92-kDNpaGBEsR0ujhlLZR/view?usp=sharing #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
So more helpful tips to go over again with your children. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
As we prepare for the new school year, please refresh your students on these important rules that will help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Looking forward to seeing all our young Jayhawks, August 26th is quickly approaching! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A message from the Superintendents of Jackson County:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZ2-0LebJaLlCBvmPuC6H_VDDpwXUuHilxTZWK6OxT8/edit?usp=sharing Stay safe Jayhawk Nation. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Come one, come all to Kindergarten Roundup at Townsend Elementary School on July 30 from 5:30-6:30. Come meet the teachers, hear about how much fun your child will have all while learning and growing in a safe, caring environment! Wear a mask and bring your junior Jayhawk!
Kindergarten Roundup is July 30 on the front lawn at Townsend Elementary! The informational meeting will begin at 5:30pm. Bring your phone, your mask, and prepare to come meet our amazing Kindergarten teachers!!! Children who have not yet received a readiness packet and Tshirt can get one at this time! Can’t wait to see you there!
Look what our summer food program is passing out today! Fresh fruit and chicken patties to all community members while supplies last. We also are passing out free lunch and breakfast to anyone 18 years or younger. Program runs from 11:00 a.m until 12:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce Donna LeFaive as our new Athletic Director
We are excited to announce Jennifer Coppernoll as our new head varsity girls golf coach. Welcome Coach Coppernoll! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
WARNING: If you are a parent or grandparent, there is a tissue alert when viewing this video! Here is a link to the Vandercook Lake High School's Class of 2020 Commencement Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KJ4ZNmM9QlMXYUT3w7KGpim2g_q5jAB/view?usp=sharing
We are excited to announce Brittany O'Rourke as our new head varsity girls basketball coach. Welcome Coach O'Rourke! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
We are excited to announce Brandon Britton as our new head varsity wrestling coach. Welcome Coach Britton! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
We are excited to announce Erik Jacobson as our new head varsity baseball coach. Welcome Coach Jacobson! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Vandercook Lake Graduation on JTV
Logon information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, July 13th Board of Education meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99142064943?pwd=V2Vjb1F4OVVBMUZCaDQ0UkxLQkNodz09
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a safe and peaceful Independence Day!
Vandercook Lake 2020 Graduation on JTV!
A friendly reminder that we will be serving lunches (11 am - 1 pm) on Wednesday and Thursday of this week as a result of the 4th of July Holiday. We do not anticipate having produce/cheese/meat boxes on those days. If anything changes, we will post the updated information.
MSHS office will be closed July 1st - 3rd. We will open back up on July 7th for July summer hours. Thank you.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools are pleased to announce that they will be providing free breakfast and lunches to our students in need all through the summer!! Starting July 1st lunches will be served Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the MS/HS circle drive.
Friday, July 3rd no lunches. They will be served on Thursday July 2nd again from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
HELP WANTED!
Get your Farm to Family fresh produce box today 11am-1 pm at the MS/HS circle drive. Open to all of Vandercook Lake Community! Mark your calendar with the last 2 dates for the produce box, July 10th & 24th
MS/HS Summer Hours
The Vandercook Lake Lions Club will be hosting the 1st Annual Vandercook Festival on the Lake, on Saturday, July 18th.
Interested in FREE preschool?
We are now accepting interest forms for the 20-21 school year. Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the application process or wonder if you would qualify, please reach out to our Director, Danielle Casto at danielle.casto@vandyschools.org!
Logon info for the upcoming June 22nd Special Board meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93286593184?pwd=MGFyRWFxbTdxNkl1QmdoYjhUaVErZz09 Meeting ID: 932 8659 3184 Password: 1S64EQ One tap mobile +19292056099
Logon info for the upcoming Special Board meeting: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93286593184?pwd=MGFyRWFxbTdxNkl1QmdoYjhUaVErZz09
Meeting ID: 932 8659 3184
Password: 1S64EQ
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Vandercook Lake Athletic Cash Bash coming soon!! Don't forget to purchase your 50/50 tickets!
A little trip down memory lane for our Class of 2020. Thx Chloe L. for the video. https://youtu.be/sSi5jqK5tnY #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Nation, please take a couple of minutes and fill out our survey at https://bit.ly/30JS3pN . The information from the survey will allow us to better understand and address the needs of our families for the upcoming school year. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend families: Our summer hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. Other appointments can be made upon request.
Due to the continuance of Social Distancjng restrictions in the Governor’s Executive Orders, the Junior/Senior prom is canceled for this year. We wish you a safe and restful summer.
Just a sneak peak at some of our Jayhawk gear. Check out the rest at https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/vcl2020 . Available to order online until June 18th. Get yours today!
Tonight's Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The livestream will be availble at https://meet.google.com/vrt-vxzo-kdi or by phone at +1 904-900-0677 PIN: 386 464 349#. The meeting will start at 6 pm.
Here is Colleen Stapley's funeral information from her daughter:
She cared deeply for her students and the Vandercook community. The visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 9:30-10:30 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Clark Lake, Michigan. After that is the mass and the internment will take place at South Jackson community church cemetery on South Jackson Road. As far as donations go, donating school supplies to Townsend elementary in her memory would be greatly appreciated.
Vandercook Lake Middle/High School materials return. June 11th & 12th, 10AM-2PM
Photos from our 2020 Commencement Celebration. https://jtv.tv/vandercook-lake-high-school-virtual-graduation-6-4-20-photo-gallery/
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HZQbycDIYBgu3tApvlNZW5hhZbxXcPfD #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The entire Jayhawk Nation mourns the loss of one of our great educators.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUUGQRR0s2jhwy38MN3e3a4nMhjDOwEhaE-jRhBDEr4/edit?usp=sharing
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/wb0vCqlx5ps
We got to celebrate our teachers and staff today! Our Appreciation Celebration was a nice way to end this crazy school year!
We are live!
https://youtu.be/n_XTml7b224
Class of 2020 Commencement filming live feed.
Check out Townsend Elementary artists in the Jackson County Schools Virtual Art Show at jxnartteachers.org.
Just under three hours until the Commencement for the Class of 2020 starts. It will look different, but it's will still be awesome. Proud of our graduating Jayhawks and looking forward to today's celebration. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend families: if you were not able to drop off Chromebooks and chargers and pick up student items, we will be distributing Monday, June 8 from 6-7pm.
Vandercook Lake Middle School's entrees in this years Jackson County Student Art Show. https://www.jxnartteachers.org/jxnartteachers/vandercook-middle-school/ Again, great job Mrs. Boldt and our Jayhawk artists. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake High School's entrees in this years Jackson County Student Art Show. https://www.jxnartteachers.org/jxnartteachers/vandercook-high-school/ Way to go Mrs. Boldt and all of our artistic Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our June 8th Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The livestream will be availble at https://meet.google.com/vrt-vxzo-kdi or by phone at +1 904-900-0677 PIN: 386 464 349#. The meeting will start at 6 pm.
Jayhawk families, take a look at what was handed out today with our free lunch program. One per family! Families that didn't receive a box on Wednesday can get one this Friday while supplies last. Reminder, lunches are M/W/F from 11am-1pm at the high school.
Attention Seniors:
Dear Seniors and Families,
We have redesigned the Commencement scheduled for June 4th to take advantage of the latest EO that increased the outdoor gathering size to 100. At their allotted time, parents will accompany their graduates into the building to record their message and then rejoin the rest of their family outside the building at the main entryway where the graduate’s name will be announced. The graduate will receive their diploma presented by a board member in front of their family. This allows all family members the chance to be present when their graduate’s diploma is presented.
After receiving their diploma the family and graduate will make their way over to another area for photos. After photos, we are asking that the family proceed to exit the campus in order to keep the gathering size within the EO.
All speeches will be filmed in the gymnasium and JTV will still film the ceremony to be aired at a later time.
The LiveStream will be set-up outside to capture the graduates receiving their diplomas.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday
Please share out June 4th Commencement LiveStream link:
https://youtu.be/n_XTml7b224
Townsend families: Chromebook and charger drop and student item pick ups are the following:
Wednesday, June 3: 11am-1 pm. Grades K-2
Thursday, June 4: 11am- 1pm. Grades 3-5
Please go to the back parking lot by the gym and stay in your car. Someone will come to assist you.
Attention Seniors:
We are currently reviewing the details of Governor Whitmer's latest EO to see if we are able to legally expand the number of family members who may be present in the gymnasium for Thursday's Ceremony. We will advise soon.
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/fwkalccOzaY
Class of 2020. A great offer from Meckley's. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend staff has so much fun celebrating the wonderful 2020 Graduates tonight! It was wonderful seeing the community cheer them on too!
Goose Chase Winner!
Shout out to Marissa in Mrs. Flippin's class! She has gotten creative with learning measurement at home and practiced measuring with jellybeans! She also wrote about a school memory this week. Her good memory was becoming BFFs with Olivia!
Attention Senior Parents/Guardians June 4th Commencement recording
Celebrate with the Class of 2020 while we practice social distancing!
Ms Sharp’s class participated in a virtual scavenger hunt and had fun collecting and interpreting data.
Townsend families: Chromebook drop off and student item pick up will be the following:
K-2nd grades- Wednesday, June 3 from 11-1pm
3rd-5th grades- Thursday, June 4 from 11-1pm
Please drive to the back parking lot by the gym doors for student items and Chromebook drop off. Please stay in your vehicles and someone will come help you.
Memorial Day is an American holiday that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Vandercook Lake Public Schools wish to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great Nation.
Throwback to some winter fun we had at school. Miss and love you all!
Throwback to some fun we had at school! Miss and love you all!
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/drRfuptpf7o
Shout out to Emma in Mrs. Flippin's class for working hard and finding a fun place to read on Epic! Books with her laptop! Making a special place like a blanket fort to work in is a great way to help get into learning mode! Keep working hard Jayhawks!
Graduating Jayhawks Evie and Annie share their thoughts on the Class of 2020's unique senior year. https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2020/05/jackson-area-high-school-seniors-reflect-on-recent-events-look-to-future.html. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandy's own Maesyn Hynes being interviewed by Bart Hawley. https://jtv.tv/senior-experience-with-vandercook-lake-graduate-maesyn-hynes/ . Congrats to Maesyn and all of our Class of 2020. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A can't miss senior event.#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms Sharp’s class had fun working on character traits this evening while playing operation.
Miss you and can’t wait to see you again😊
Watch today's Bart Hawley Show where our own Maesyn Hynes will be interviewed as Vandercook Lake's Senior Spotlight representative. Congratuations Maesyn, well deserved.
Townsend Preschool- Apply today! ☺️
greatstartjackson.org
Townsend families: we are extending our video/pictures submission to Wednesday!!! We want know why you love our school!! Email Jamie.stanley@vandyschools.org and share your reasons!
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/gSAAkhvcXN8
Jayhawk Class of 2020: Celebrate your graduation with the Nation. #GraduateTogether Saturday, May 16th @ 8 pm on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX
visit https://graduatetogether2020.com/ for more details. #BeleiveAchieveSOAR!
Attention next years 9th-12th graders. Your course request pages are now available on your PowerSchool account. Please log on and request your courses.
Students from Ms Sharp’s first grade class are hard at work!
Townsend families: We know why WE love our school, but we want to hear from YOU! Send Ms. Stanley a 10-15 second video clip or picture of you and/or your child(ren) telling the community why you love Townsend so much! We want to make a video to share out and we will be selecting some or your creative submissions to use :) Please have submissions to jamie.stanley@vandyschools.org by Monday, May 18. Can't wait to see what you send!
Fun on Zoom today in Mrs. Johnson's second grade! We drew houses on paper but the catch was, you had to draw while the paper was on your head!!! We had such a blast looking at each other's drawings! Can't wait for next week!
Attention Seniors:
Hats off to our Jayhawk artists and our great art teachers!
https://youtu.be/t6xwkEiY_bk
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Senior 2020 Quote
One last look at our Class of 2020 as 5th graders at Townsend! We love you all and wish you great success in life! ❤️
Class of 2020 fondly remembered at Townsend! Go Seniors! Believe Achieve Soar!
ATTENTION SENIORS: Make sure your consistently checking your email. Vandercook Lake Scholarship materials are due this Friday, May 15. Check your email for specific guidelines and requirements. Any questions, email Mr.Mann @ Tim.Mann@Vandyschools.org
Upcoming Senior Events
It has been reported that our District's families are starting to receive their P-EBT cards as a result of our District's CEP status (free breaksfast/lunch for all students). The State has not provided guidance on how these are being rolled out, so please be patient.
Friday night lights
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/TUmHzBpheIQ
Making memories with our preschool students while making silly faces! Yay for zoom meetings!
Hey Vandercook, there is a free application in the app store called "Stop, Breathe and Think" It's a great tool to use to take care of your mentality. There are tons of guided breathing activities for students and adults alike. Check it out! https://www.stopbreathethink.com/
On Mrs. Flippin's Zoom meetings, characters are welcome! We had a fun meeting on May the 4th Be With You!
Teachers are the backbone of every community, state and nation. Thank you to all teachers especially the teachers at Vandercook Lake Public Schools. You are yhe everyday heros that makes the difference in our students lives. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Day to all of our wonderful educators throughout Jayhawk Nation! It takes a village, and we’re so grateful you’re apart of ours! ❤️☺️
#blessedwiththebest
Come one, come all to our virtual ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) activities with Mr. Snyder!!! We are going to be live on Facebook on Wednesday, May 6 at 9 am! So join us in some quick, but FUN physical activities! Go Jayhawks!
Information to participate in Vandercook Lake's May 11th Virtual Board of Education meeting starting at 6 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97066945729?pwd=TFJEUElyaXpROWMreWdDUStDNXZEdz09
Meeting ID: 970 6694 5729
Password: 8E6094
The many faces of Mrs. Johnson during quarantine lessons! Dressing up for ELA and math lessons makes learning fun and so much more engaging! Zoom meeting scavenger hunts, check-in circle time, and so much more! We can still have a great time no matter where we may be!!!
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/UEWVzX4iJkA
LifeWays Community Mental Health has an Intensive Crisis Stabilization Services (ICSS) team available to help students in need. Below is a link to their website where you can learn about services they provide. They are here to help, don't hesitate to contact them if you or your loved ones are in need. https://www.lifewayscmh.org/Crisis1
Vandercook Students, Parents and Staff, watch this video! It's only four minutes long, but it has some positive messages involved that I think everyone should hear at this time. Check it out if you can spare 5 minutes today. It's worth the watch! https://youtu.be/58iMhiGo1Xc
Congrats to our own Deputy Collins.
With our Governor's Executive Order 2020-48, which extends the 'Stay home, stay safe' mandate, Vandercook Lake's May 11th Regular Board Meeting will be held virtually. Login details for public participation will be posted in the near future.
First graders from Ms Sharp’s class participated in Place Value Boot Camp this morning. It was a fun way to review place value!
Mental Health Tip of the Day: Students, if you find yourself out of sorts during quarantine... try making a schedule. Making a list or schedule of things to accomplish for the next day will turn on more of the dopaminergic reward circuitry built into your central nervous system. In other words... every time you check something off the list, the more accomplished you will feel, which will lead to feeling content and satisfied. The trick to making a schedule is...it's not a prison! Create the day you want to have. When creating a schedule its essential to have goals in mind. Start small and build up.
If you want to make a schedule and don't know where to start, don't hesitate to contact Mr.Mann, he would love to help you specify your goals and make a schedule!
The High School Student Council wants the Vandercook Lake Community to know they are missing all our Jayhawks and that we are all in this together. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Weekly update, Go Jayhawks!
https://youtu.be/_DzKKBkW9u8
Pump it up, go red go red, pump it up go red!
Food Resource Information from MDHHS. Go Jayhawks!
Mental Health Tip of the Day: Talk to your child about mental health. Here is a quick read article that outlines talking to your child about mental health from preschool to high school. Check it out. https://tinyurl.com/yao9vecp
Mental Health Tip of the Day: Take care of yourself. Eating healthy, exercising, good sleep, breathing exercises and social interaction (while practicing social distancing of course) will pave the way for a healthy life. Take care of yourself. You are important!
Townsend’s Virtual Learning Hub is now active. The hub is located on both the District and Townsend webpages. This hub will direct you to the teacher’s page and resources they are providing! Go Jayhawks!
Help us give a shout out to a few of our favorites today! Happy Administrative Professionals day to our wonderful and supportive admin at Townsend! Thank you for all that you do and continue to do for our Jayhawks! Your hard work does not go unnoticed! We sure miss you!
Another week away from our students, means another week we miss out on more memories! Here is a few to hold us over for today....#missingourJayhawks
Preschool registration is available!!!
April 17th Weekly Update
https://youtu.be/2P1C5EHh4PM
We understand a lot of stuff is hard right now! Lets share some of the positive stuff to encourage.
Share with us something positive, exciting, and/or encouraging. Let’s life each other up! Vandy Strong!
When I say Red, you say White!
When I say Go, you say Jayhawks!
Cyber security recommendations. https://tinyurl.com/y7g84r6p
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Family resources during these trying times.
https://tinyurl.com/ybjxyqaq
Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
So proud of all our Jayhawks! https://www.facebook.com/146469242065059/videos/223806972265626/
I was really looking forward to watching our softball team defend their conference championship. https://jtv.tv/vcl-softball-players-missing-out-on-repeat-attempt/
We are going to miss our 2020 athletes. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
From basketball, to dances, to pep rallies, to our amazing drumline cheering us on at football games...here are some memories to remind us, we're all in this together.
#Jayhawkfamily #ourstudentsareawesome
Hummmmm, I wonder what grade is responsible for the rock being painted. Go Jayhawk's Class of 2020! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Here's your daily dose of our Jayhawk family pics! We hope you are all doing well and staying safe-We miss you all SO much!
#memoriesaremadeatthelake
Thank you to our own super AP, Ms. Doreen Warner. Her extraordinary stitching skills are currently on display as she quickly created 5 masks for our transportation crew who are being called on to deliver meals to the community. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
I am so proud to be a part of such a great group. Hats off to the Vandercook Lake Lions Club. , They do so much for our community. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159606134934112&id=61534299111.
#BelieveAchieve SOAR!
Jayhawk Nation vote for our own Kate Leach in this M-Live poll. https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/04/which-jackson-area-softball-player-will-you-miss-watching-most-in-2020.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=jacksoncitpat_sf&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1RbtAGVT2Aezl-ZoRj344H97sGU8HNpHnFUdhGzPJ956PSO0dof9kJ9tE
#inthistogether #Jayhawkstrong
We miss our students!!
We miss our students!!
A friendly reminder that tonight's regularly schedule Board of Education meeting has been canceled. Our next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, May 11th.
A big thank you to Jackie Reddy for providing our district's crew with lunch from Jackson's Anna's Porch Cafe. Stop by Anna's and say hello to the chef....aka Mrs. Jones' husband! Thanks again to Jackie and @annasporchcafe . #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Information about Comcast's Internet Essentials program.
April 11th message: https://youtu.be/HwBlbkCvgUU
Vandercook Lake Public School's Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zCtw0mq-0eoFpvOeJzkfh5tiju9AO1yq37RewIoDkjU/edit?usp=sharing Stay safe Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake MS/HS update letter.
Townsend Elementary update.
Senior families, K105.3 is accepting Senior Salute submissions. Go to https://www.k1053.com/k105-3-senior-salutes/ and fill out the online form to have your senior honored. Thanks, K105.3. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
An update for the Jayhawk Nation. https://youtu.be/-jx0lLyMiGk #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Shared COVID-19 documents from the JC Health Department. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r_Mk-c3_5vt1orBVsaMrcGTa-cEnIttT?usp=sharing
Stay safe Jayhawks!
Vandercook Lake's regularly scheduled April 13th Board of Education meeting has officially been cancelled. Our next Board of Education meeting is currently scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 6 pm. Stay safe Jayhawks!
Townsend has a beautiful addition made by some of our amazing Jayhawks!! Thank you so much for thinking of us!
Jayhawk Nation Update... More to come!
Attention Seniors please read attached letter
Congrats to Kylie B, Breanna R, Brianna A, and Justice W and the entire cheer team and a great season! https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2020/04/meet-the-cascades-all-conference-competitive-cheer-team-for-2019-20.html?fbclid=IwAR29dM_g_QWUhvLKjG36J96y13znFNJscXnuWuAyx6vR03MwW
Townsend families: you can temporarily access these 3 websites for free!! Enter the school’s code when you redeem and you now have more resources for your kids to learn from home !
We might not be able to come to school but these amazing fifth graders are still meeting up with their teacher and hanging out with their friends!
Attn Parents: Please go to https://forms.gle/y8ikCHWFfKUip5D59 and complete a three question survey that will help our district access the educational resources available to our students while at home.
Congrats to our very own Jake Taylor. Jake is a tremendous asset to our district. #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10163235223860716&id=257093090715
Be safe this weekend Jayhawks!
Thank you to Kirby's BBQ for providing food for our food service crew. Please remember to support Kirby's and all of our local restraunts and businesses.
Jayhawk Nation: Vandercook Lake will continue to serve meals over Spring Break, ( Mar. 30 - Apr. 3) however, we will only be handing out the meals on M/W/F from 11 am to 1 pm. Meals will be doubled on M/W and tripled on Friday. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Nation, show your spirit! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A big thanks to the Vandercook Lake Subway. They donated fresh vegetables to be handed out to our free breakfast/lunch program. Thanks Mr. Bob Richardson for your continued support of our schools and the community. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Catch Vandy's own Ms. Jamie Stanley on todays Bart Hawley Show. It will air at 5 pm and 8 pm today.
Great news for Townsend students! Time for Kids has opened all of their current and archived reading materials for free for the remainder of the school year! Visit time.com/tfk-free to begin exploring!
Vandy Nation: We want to see your spirit amidst our break! Share with us your school spirit!!
https://fluencyandfitness.com/
This is free for 21 days. Ms Sharp had fun with it this morning! It’s a fun way to practice math and reading skills for K-2 students. Try it out!
Great resources for our kiddos and others. https://www.classcentral.com/ (search engine for free online classes) https://www.khanacademy.org/ (great resource with course titles) #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Families: WE ARE STILL YOUR VILLAGE! We love and miss your kids! Stay safe! #believeachieveSOAR
Jayhawk Nation, earlier today Gov. Whitmer extended the closure of schools until Monday, April 13th. At this time, we will continue to provide breakfast/lunches to those in need. Stay strong Jayhawks. Together, we will get through this! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Cozy up on this snowy day and come read with Ms. Stanley on FB live tonight at 6 pm. Can’t wait to “see” you there!
Remember to read!
Attention parents! It’s time to sign your child up for preschool! Details below. ☺️
Townsend Families: here are some really fun websites for your kiddos.
Another happy see of children enjoying their meal prepared by Vandercook Lake's food service group.
Some nasty weather heading our way. Stay safe Jayhawks!
Look at these 1st Grade Jayhawks continuing their learning at home! Keep SOARING!
The Vandercook Lake Athletic Booster flower sale is back! Orders will be accepted until April 14th, with a delivery date set for before Memorial Day. Brighten your day with a little spring shopping! Payment due at time if order. We offer paypal if needed.
Jayhawk Nation, share your pictures of your students enjoying their lunch. Spread the word, we want everyone that wants our needs a meal to get one. Any student 18 and under are eligible. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A huge shoutout to our food service employees that are making the free breakfast/lunch program go. Can't say enough about their positive attitude. Every day we are signing up and serving more meals. Pick up or delivery. 'Team work makes Dean work!" Ed Hatfield.
A reminder to Townsend backpack families that JFM is willing to deliver the bags weekly to your home. Please call 517-581-4479 to arrange for delivery.
Parents of students in grades 8-10 who are interested in participating in Vandercook Lake's Early College program should email Jean Logan in person with their application material. Jean's email is jean.logan@jcisd.org . #BelieveAcheiveSOAR!
Great news parents: your child can now access MATH on Iready as well as READING. If you have internet capabilities, students can access these adaptive learning sites for free! All they need to know is their ID number. Ask your child’s teacher if you need it! Keep the learning going!
If we work together, we will get through these tough times with flying colors. A big thanks to our lunch staff, custodians and building administration for their assistance. It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow's free meals.
If you are practicing social distancing but getting bored over the next couple weeks, this site has some virtual field trips you can go on with your family. Some look pretty incredible!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
Vandercook Lake Public Schools are pleased to announce that they will be providing free breakfast and lunches to our students in need. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JDuiNL_IDh1LKKP6jD62VLVMYdQejyFX8ReNoUYQCw0/edit?usp=sharing
Vandy is proud to participate in the Jackson County Whole Child Collaborative, it has provided valuable information for all families regarding the Coronavirus. Please check out this link.
https://www.smore.com/h4vep
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Counseling Department
As you most likely know, schools across the state are shutting down for the next two weeks before spring break due to the coronavirus (COVID - 19). During this time Counseling services are still available for students attending Vandercook Lake MS/HS. Below you will find contact info for the Counseling Department. There is an email address that will be checked daily along with a School Counseling office number and a home office number. Students and parents/guardians alike are invited and encouraged to utilize these resources with any questions they may have. At this time there is a lot of unknown territory, however the counseling department will do their absolute best to accomodate the needs of Vandercook Lake students, parents/guardians, staff, and the surrounding community.
The Counseling Department will be in office at various hours Monday through Friday from March 16 - March 26. Feel free to call or email anytime. If no one answers, leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Students and parents/guardians can also utilize Mr.Mann’s home office phone listed at the bottom of the page, Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Below you will find a message from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with contact information for Vandercook Lake MS/HS Counseling Department.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. These recommendations apply at the individual, organizational, and community levels. They apply to businesses, workplaces, schools, community organizations, health care institutions, and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and health profiles; everyone has an important role to play.
Please take a moment to review the Interim Recommendations to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‑19 (March 11, 2020). Information about this outbreak is changing rapidly. You can stay informed by regularly visiting Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
Timothy Mann, MA, SC, LLPC
Email: Tim.Mann@vandyschools.org
School Counseling Office: (517) 782 - 8167 ext.6308
Home Office: (734) 436 - 1394
Message from JFM for Townsend Backpack students! We are so grateful for their support of our students!
Please click on the link for an update. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gp1Y97nklDg4GTEUcm4vEVeUeor0LFHoLgG33ci5Lno/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawk Nation: With the total closure of our school buildings, we are postponing the 3.16.2020 Parent Advisory Committee meeting. A new date will be selected and posted on our social media feeds.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will have school on Friday, March 13th. This will be the last official day off school until Monday, April 6th. See you in the morning Jayhawks!
MTD students recorded a radio PSA today warning students if the dangers of misusing prescription drugs. Listen for it to air on K105.3 beginning March 23 #BelieveAchueveSOAR
Learning great new ideas to integrate technology into student learning at the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Conference!
High School Winter Sports Awards for Competitive Cheer, Girls Basketball, Bowling & Wrestling tonight at 6pm. Hope to see you there.
To avoid large crowds, teams with parents will meet individually in the following locations:
Girls basketball in the library, wrestling in room 63, bowling in HS cafeteria, Competitive Cheer in Choir room.
Final: Jayhawks 38 - GL 51.
End of 1st qtr. Vandy 4 - Grass Lake 9.
Career Expo at Townsend today for our 4th and 5th graders. Students got to choose different careers to explore and listen to community professionals present on their careers. Huge thank you to American One, the Jackson Career Center, Brandon Britton, and Jim Hause for coming in today!
Career Expo at Townsend today for our 4th and 5th graders. Students got to choose different careers to explore and listen to community professionals present on their careers. Huge thank you to American One, the Jackson Career Center, Brandon Britton, and Jim Hause for coming in today!
This week’s “spotlight” is on our wonderful health aid, Nicole Lewis. She has been at Townsend for 10 years. She’s married and has one daughter. Her favorite thing about Townsend are “the people”. Her caring for people at Townsend isn’t the only place she spreads joy. She paints rocks for the Kindness Rocks Project and Jackson County Rocks. Very cool!
It was a great day for an artist reception at Art 634. So proud of our Townsend artists!
Our monthly PBIS ticket winners for SOARING consistently!! Awesome job! Keep up the excellent behaviors!
Townsend March is Reading Month fun continues today with Hollywood Day!
Prom/Formal Dress Drive @ VCL HS
Senior night for boys basketball. Andrew, Jeff and CJ, you will be missed. Good luck tonight. #BelieveAchieveSOAR! Go Jayhawks!
Fifth graders experimenting with acids today. So exciting to see what happens!
A letter to our community in regards to the Coronavirus that has been in the news recently. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11315L0tE92rvBTF1cFx0r0T4rT7qSPAKZo9g9wEelpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Sweeney’s First Graders had some pretty awesome fun investigating why we only see stars at night. We made our own Star Projectors and took turns being the Starmaker and the Sunshine.
Don't forget tomorrow night is our MS winterfest dance!! Cost is $4 to get in OR pet supplies (animal food, litter, etc.) . We want to give back to our local animal shelter; they take so much of their time to take care of these sweet pets! Dance is 6-7:30pm. Grades 6-8.
BINGO social media challenge!! Post your child reading their favorite book on FB or Twitter under this post. Let’s see you reading!!
Come to the 6th Annual #JXNARTTEACHERS and Student Art Show. March 8th, from 1-4pm. At Art 634, 634 N. Mechanic St. Jackson. You will see artwork from around the county schools, including three fabulous Townsend artists.
This week’s staff “spotlight” is on Karen Kidder-Barrett. She is our amazing music teacher and has taught at Townsend for 23 years! She is married with a daughter and 2 step-children. Her favorite thing about Townsend is the “great staff”. We are lucky to have such a creative teacher.
MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences - March 5th only 3:30-6:00 pm.
Half Day - March 6th
No School - March 9th
Great season Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Waiting for the results. Great job tonight Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Third round is in the books for our Jayhawks. Now we wait. Very proud of our Cheer team, they got stronger round by round.
The Jayhawks see first out of the gate and perform a solid routine. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that our Cheer team is competing at Regions tonight. The match starts at 6 pm at Mason High School. Good luck Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats to Arielle and Camren as they qualify for Individual States. It's good to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Regional Champions! Great job Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Bowling Regionals at Jax60. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
High School Winterfest Dance tonight!!
8:30 - 10:30 pm
Attention MS students grades 6 thru 8....Your winterfest dance will be held on Tuesday March 3rd from 6pm-7:30pm in the HS cafe. Cost is $4 per person, or a donation of pet food, litter, etc. We will be donating to the Jackson Animal Shelter.
It's Winterfest Day!!! Today morning career center students will be dismissed from career center at 9:55AM and afternoon career center students will be dismissed at 1:35PM.
Just a reminder tomorrow is Popcorn Friday at Townsend! Only 50 cents per bag!
Tonight's MS girls basketball game has been canceled. The Varsity girls basketball game scheduled for tonight is still on.
The MS Winterfest dance for tonight has been canceled. It will be rescheduled. Stay safe and stay warm Jayhawks!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Thursday, February 27th due to inclement weather.
The MS winterfest dance scheduled for tomorrow night will now follow the MS girls basketball game tomorrow and be held from 7-8:30 in the high school cafeteria.
Varsity/JV basketball has been cancelled tonight. Varsity only will be made up on March 7 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 26th due to inclement weather.
Juniors get one last practice in before the big test! Sophomores start practicing and working on your testing skills. Register today or call 517-867-6306 for more information!
You are invited to an informational meeting for this exciting opportunity for current 9th & 10th graders of Vandercook Lake.
Boys basketball v Concord
VCL Food Pantry is coming in March! Open to all Vandercook Lake district families. Must RSVP.
Winterfest week begins Monday with pajama day! Middle school student council will be holding a winterfest dance for grades 6-8 on Thursday Feb 27th. We would like to help our local shelter with donations for all of the wonderful pets they take care of!
This group of hard working young ladies are headed to Regionals! Congrats Jayhawk Cheer!
Waiting for the results in tonight's Districts.
Students took the pledge to not drive impaired or distracted after Save a Life Tour visited #BelieveAchieveSOAR
8th Grade girls 🏀 v Addison.
Mrs. Johnson's second grade class enjoyed a Valentine's party full of minute to win it games ( Cupid's Arrows, Cookie Challenge, Fruit Looped with one hand, and Chop Stick Hearts)! It was a blast!!!!
Townsend’s Valentine fun In Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Johnson rooms!
7th grade girls basketball practice has been CANCELED for this evening.
Tonight's middle school wrestling meet at Bath has been canceled for this evening. They will have practice after school.
Parents: bring your ideas for March is Reading Month committee meeting today at Townsend computer lab at 3:45! Can’t wait to start planning fun events for March!
Up at the half v Manchester.
Midway through the 2qtr, we are tied at 35 each.
Parents: just a reminder that tonight is our Parent Internet Safety class at Townsend at 5:30. Childcare will be provided in the library! Open to see you there!
What a fun Family Dance at Townsend!
This week for Random Acts of Kindness Week the MS/HS is having a grade level competition. So far, the sixth grade is in the lead! Keep the good deeds going! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Mrs. Smith’s Young 5s class went on an archeological dig! They learned words such as herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, mammal and oviparous! Oh, they had a little fun too:)
Student council from Townsend and MS/HS presented to the school board all of the activities they’ve contributed to this year and future plans to help the community! Well done!
It’s the time of year that’s almost more exciting than the holidays!! Kindergarten Round Up!! Spread the word that Townsend is the place to bring your child! It’s a place where they will have so much fun, learn amazing things, and be cared for by everyone at school! Please call the front office for more information! Let’s make this the BEST ROUNDUP YET!
Supporting some Jr Jayhawks on the basketball court this morning!
Mrs. Sweeney’s 1st graders spent some time researching and organizing their learning. We are getting ready for some informational writing!
Half time show v Michigan Center.
Jayhawks in action v Napoleon.
Counting up the Penny War competition. Don't forget that tonight is our yearly Pink & Purple event. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 6th due to inclement weather.
We are so proud of our 5th graders who participated in our school spelling bee today. They displayed incredible sportsmanship, courage while facing a large crowd and spelling difficult words, and pride in sharing their knowledge of words. Congratulations to each of them!!! Our Champion is Bradley Gorzen and our Runner-Up is Kaitlynn Strawser. Good luck to Bradley at the county spelling bee on March 11th.
Jayhawk bowlers in action at JAX 60. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks warning up for their game at Manchester. Tip-off is set for 6:30. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Some great work happening at the 1st Grade reading table today!
Ms. Blair and Curtis take a moment to talk about this Friday's Pink & Purple games. https://jtv.tv/vandercook-pink-purple-event-friday/ #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Middle school girls are hosting MC in basketball action. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Boys varsity basketball final: Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 57 - EJ Trojans 49. Great effort Jayhawks!#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Check out our news story! Way to go MTD members! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/local-teenagers-hope-to-send-important-super-bowl-sunday-message/
Varsity boys basketball halftime score: Jayhawks 32 - East Jackson 28. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Check out WLNS channel 6 news at 5 o'clock to see the great things our MTD group are doing!
Teamwork with 100 piece puzzles!
When I am 100 years old...
How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie roll center? Can you chew a Starburst 100 chews before it gets swallowed? What can you build with 100 blocks? So much fun for the 100th day of school!!!
First graders in Ms Sharp’s class enjoyed a healthy winter themed snack this week!
Ms Stanley joined our first grade class for our school wide exercise. 100 exercises for 100 days!
Look for a WLNS channel 6 news story about our MTD group tomorrow evening at 5 or 6 #BelieveAchieveSoar
Our 5th graders celebrated their 1000th day of school!!!
Happy 100th Day of School Jayhawk Nation. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It's never too young to learn how to bowl. What an awesome physical education class! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend's PBIS weekly winners collecting their reward. Great job Junior Jayhawks, keep up the great effort! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Waiting for the final results in tonight's league meet.
A friendly reminder that our next Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be held tonight in the high school media center. The meeting starts at 5:30 pm and is open to all. Updates from both buildings will be discussed. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Tonight's middle school wrestling meet has been cancelled. We will wrestle Grass Lake at HOME on Thursday January 30 @ 4:30pm
Students in Mrs. Smith’s Young Five class learned the letter I in Antarctica this week! Predicting and measuring with ice skating penguins, ice cream milk shakes, and igloos!
Our next Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28th in our high school media center and will start at 5:30 pm. We will be discussing updates on activities going on in both buildings and in the district. The meeting is open to all, so please join us.
There will be NO 7th grade girls basketball practice today; 8th grade girls basketball will practice from 3pm-4:30pm in the middle school gym
Pink & Purple is almost here!!!! This year you can win one of these BRAND NEW items! Tickets are $1 each through February 6th, and on February 7th they will be 3 for $5. Buy them today from Ms. Schweda!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Celebrating our unique differences!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a reflective and inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We’d rather be reading! ❤️❤️ our Junior Jayhawk readers!
Great time celebrating MLK Diversity Breakfast with four of our great students from Vandy. Thx to the Jackson Big Brothers/Big Sisters for sponsoring our table. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
No School Monday, January 20th
Congratulations to our Middle & High School students on their great start to the 2019-2020 School Year and making the Honor Roll for Semester 1
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Smith’s class working on winter writing, math and science! Making predictions and participating in experiments! What fun!
Hope your 2020 has started off great Jayhawk Nation! This bulletin board is a reminder of all the positive ways we can challenge ourselves this year! This is YOUR YEAR and this is OUR YEAR! Believe, Achieve, SOAR!
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
Boys basketball final: Vandercook Lake 52 - Lumen Christi 54. Great effort Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSoar!
At the half: Vandercook Lake 20 - Lumen 29. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Good Luck to our Bowling (at Manchester) and Boy's Basketball (at Lumen Christi) teams today. #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Welcome back Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Middle school girls basketball begins today! 7th grade will go from 3-4:30pm and 8th grade from 4-6pm in the middle school gym.
Middle school girls basketball and wrestling begin this Monday! Make sure your physical is on file in the office!
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!
NHS wishing residents a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Wishing the entire Jayhawk Nation a safe and relaxing Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 6th 2020! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A big shout out to our hero’s for coat donations – thank you!
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
Our first graders showcasing their reading with a presentation of the Gingerbread Man.
Santa stopped in Townsend’s preschool classroom today! Thank you Santa for taking time out of your busy day to see us! 💚❤️
High School News: Human Anatomy will be offered as an elective 2nd semester for Seniors another elective being offered to High School student is the Art of Problem Solving. Please see Mrs. LeFaive for available hours.
Thank you Ms. Stanley for coming to read to us! We really loved your book "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"!