“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
One tap mobile
+19292056099
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"!
What an awesome party for my kiddos in second grade! We built and decorated "gingerbread" houses out of graham crackers! Here are their finished houses!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your announcements for the MS/HS for today. Stay warm Jayhawks!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
At the half: Jayhawks 25 - Homer 35.
Varsity boys v Homer. Let's go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Good luck to our Bowling, Cheer and Boys Basketball teams tonight. Boys basketball is home v Homer. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Ms. Stanley stopped in preschool to read Penguin and Pinecone, a story about friendship. Great listening ears as they prep for Santa’s visit tomorrow! 💚❤️
Here are some completed boxes from the STEM challenge!
Today we did a STEM challenge in Mrs. Johnson's classroom where the students had to create a box using nothing but paper and tape! They were working together and having a blast!!!
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Reaching Higher students showing off some of their Mexican inspired art.
Nice concert Jayhawks!
Celebrating our music students hardwork with a little cocoa, cookies and holiday music! Ms student council is also selling candy grams! Buy one and send it to your friends!
Remembering great times at McDevitt School!
Good luck to our middle school cheer team as they travel to Grass Lake tonight for their final competition of the season! You make us proud Vandy cheer!!
Here are your announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Senior field trip to the Holocaust Memorial Center #BelieveAchieveSOAR #holocaustmemorialcenter
Townsend Preschool students enjoyed making slime today! We added red and green glitter to our ingredients for some holiday cheer!
Looking forward to tonight's program. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Getting ready for Thursday night concert
Book buddies from Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Swaenepoel’s classes were excited to have our amazing principal, Mrs. Stanley, share one of her favorite Christmas stories about kindness and appreciation.
Thanks again to our high school choir who provided top notch entertainment at this past Monday's board meeting. It's safe to say they are the best choir in the county, PERIOD! Great job Mrs. S. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats V Cheer!!
Go Vandy @ Christmas Cheer Invite
Go Jayhawks!!
Let get creative for the MS/HS Ugly Sweater Contest! Friday, December 13th, Preliminary judging at lunches and winners announced at end of day. Just $1 to benefit the Vandercook Lake Food Pantry.
Congratulations to Aidan McCullar, Jerome Foster & Wyatt Jurewicz for winning the Crazy Hat day on Friday at the MS/HS!
Our annual boys youth basketball tournament is just around the corner! Please feel free to contact the hs office for more information!
Are you sad you missed out on purchasing one of the Athletic Boosters' DELICIOUS apple pies?! You're in luck, because we have a few left to purchase! Stop into the high school office during the week before 2:30p.m. to purchase one for your holiday dessert. Cost is only $8!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Help support our football program!
Come on out and support the Girls Basketball team as they take on the Spartans of Springport. Tip off is at 6 pm. Good Luck to Coach Willis and our team. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend students bring us JOY
MS Student Council spreading some holiday cheer!
Please join us for a ms/hs holiday music concert and refreshments December 12th!
Wow! Just a few of our amazing authors. Mrs. Sweeney’s 1st graders are working on personal narratives. We are getting ready to edit and complete our final drafts! Go, Jayhawks!
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! 🎄
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your morning announcements for the MS/HS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Osypczuk’s 3rd graders are in first place on the Sumdog Math National Contest as of 9:45a.m. Sumdog is a supplemental math program online that allows our students to be challenged at their individual level in math. Way to go Jr. Jayhawks!
Closets getting empty? Our lost and found closet is very full! We have hoodies, coats, jackets, shoes, and bookbags. Please come collect your belongings before they are gone. All items in the lost in found will be donated at the end of December.
Missing a pair of glasses? Please stop into the hs office to SEE if they might be yours.
Second grade collage artists created some amazing art in the art studio today.
We are on to 🏀, 🤼, and *\o/* but the 🏐 program gets one more shout out. https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2019/12/game-changing-performers-from-the-jackson-area-high-school-volleyball-season.html?fbclid=IwAR237O7s1y2Dx6QA1k6r6e0CfbJLNuO7ydy2BaU2_xDBSGqwOmVKlwXMS0U
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
A huge THANK YOU to Emmons Service & Jason's New and Used Appliances for our brand new freezer for the Vandercook Lake Food Pantry, and Thank You Shelda McCullar-Messner for bringing it together and making it happen!
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Townsend Preschool students and their families were invited to the classroom to decorate for Christmas last night. They did a fantastic job! Thank you preschool parents for all the help! 🎄❤️
At the half.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for the day:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
The 7/8 Grade Holiday Concert was awesome. Great job Mrs. B and her students! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Warming up with hot chocolate and cookies before our 7th & 8th grade choir concert. Thank you middle school student council for the refreshments 🎄
Don't forget that tonight's middle school concert starts at 6 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
8th grade boys basketball v. Michigan Center.
7th grade drops their game to Michigan Center 33 - 17. Keep working hard Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
7th grade boys basketball action v Michigan Center. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
"Amazing Race" participants enjoyed this Terrific Tuesday! #BelieveAchieveSoar
Attentions Seniors! Don't forget to turn in your signed Holocaust Memorial Center permission slip and $3.00 to Mrs. Miller on Monday!
We are thankful for our cafeteria staff! Students thought of reasons why and made them a turkey! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Don't forget to share with others what you are thankful for!
Attention All Band & Choir members: Poinsettia orders will ready for pick up at the end of the day on December 3rd!
Kaely Howard signs to play volleyball at Jackson College. Congrats Kaely, all the hard work is paying off. Go Jets! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congratulations to the 2 winners from the Fall Festival who got to make cookies with me! It was so much fun talking with you girls and getting messy 😊🎉♥️
Our November book has been ABSOLUTELY amazing!! We read it together and tomorrow we finish our final chapter in "The Chocolate Touch"! What a great way to finish November and have family time at Thanksgiving than with a book that teaches us to think of others! ♥️
Students participating in a distracted driving simulator provided through Farm Bureau Insurance and the PEERS Foundation, hosted by SADD. #BelieveAchieveSoar
Supporting our Jr Jayhawks this morning at wrestling. Go Jayhawks!
A Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade tradition: The Mighty Jayhawks Matching Band.
There is still time to go to tonight's downtown Jackson Christmas parade and see the Vandercook Lake marching band in action. Go Jayhawks
MTD/SADD students took pledges to not vape today during lunches to wrap up Vaping Awareness Week. Over 100 students pledged to stay away from vapes! #BelieveAchieveSoar
1:30pm and students still engaged!!! Believe Achieve Soar
There will be an open gym for girls basketball in grades 6,7, and 8 this Sunday from 5pm-6:30pm. This will take place in the HS gym.
Apple pie pick up will be tomorrow November 23rd, in the HS cafeteria from 10am-2pm!
Students completed a scavenger hunt hosted by MTD/SADD to learn about the dangers of vaping for Vaping Awareness Week.
Library Day is one of our favorite days! Mrs. Sweeney’s class is loving nonfiction books, graphic novels, and finding books and authors we have shared together in our classroom.
MTD/SADD students informing others of the dangerous chemicals in vapes for Vaping Awareness Week.
8th grade boys taking on Manchester. Check out the referee. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Pictures of last night's Regional Finals complements of J-TV. Great season Volleyball Jayhawks! https://jtv.tv/mhsaa-division-3-volleyball-regional-at-leslie-vandercook-lake-vs-hudson-11-14-19-photo-gallery/
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake drop their match to Hudson in 5 sets. The Jayhawks battled back after doing the first two sets and capture the 3rd and 4th set before losing the final set 15-10. Great Season Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
1st graders are thankful!
Vandercook Lake drops the first set to Hudson.
In 1.5 hours, Varsity Volleyball plays for a Regional Title. Come out and support our Jayhawks! 6 pm, Leslie High. $6. #WeGotThis! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Urgent Alert: Townsend Elementary students that ride bus #27 (Balcita) will be delayed getting home. Their bus was hit by a car at the end of the MS/HS run. Townsend students riding bus #27 are currently in the Townsend Gym waiting for another bus to pick them up.
VB regional fan bus leaves for Leslie at 5:15pm tonight! Meet at 4:30pm in the cafe to enjoy pizza courtesy of our very own Coach Brokaw! Cost to ride the bus is $7, which includes admission! Cheer on our volleyball team as they battle their way to our first ever regional title!
Tonight, our VB team sets out to make school history.They take on Hudson for a Regional title and a trip to the semi-finals. They need your support! The match is at Leslie High School (straight up 127) and starts at 6pm. Tkts are $6. Fan bus info call 782-8167.
Townsend Firsties are excited to see a show at the Potter Center at Jackson College this morning! We have listened and read the books that go along with the stories being shared with us today, Dragons Love Tacos and other fun children's stories.
Jayhawks, Jayhawks don't be shy, stand up now and YELL your cry! VICTORY- Let's bring home the volleyball regional win tomorrow night! We want as many students as we can get to represent our student section tomorrow night at Leslie! Cost is $7; This includes admission to the game.You must pay in the office and sign up. Coach Brokaw will be buying pizza for all who ride the spectator bus!
We want the ...Regional... Championship, and we're going to win it as a team. They can throw out all those great....hitters...setters... and great defensive players...., but there's going to be one team that plays solely as a team. No ....young lady.... is more important than the team, no coach is more important than the team. The team, the team, the team!
If we think that way – all of us – everything you do, take into consideration what effect does it have on my team? ......Think what a great thing it is to be part of something that is the team!
We're going to win it. We're going to win the championship.....because we're going to play as a team. Better than anybody else in this...
regional, we're going to play together as a team. We're going to believe in each other, were not going to criticize each other, we're not going to talk about each other. We're going to encourage each other!
When we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it's going to be .....Vandercook Lake!...
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Thx Bo!
Let's do this Jayhawks!
This team plays in the Regional Finals this Thursday v the Hudson Tigers. The game is at Leslie and will start at 6 pm. We need to bring a loud and rowdy student section for this game. Jayhawks, are you up for this one? #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It’s not too late to sign up for preschool!
The Jayhawk Volleyball team defeats the Bath Bees 3 - 0 and advance to the Regional Finals that will take place on Thursday, November 14th at 6 pm. The Jayhawks will play the winner of Hudson/Hanover. The Regional Finals will be hosted by Leslie High.
Attention Jayhawk Family:
We would like to inform you of a situation that occurred this afternoon. High school administration
investigated rumors of a student that was in possession of a weapon. The student in question was
immediately detained as the investigation was carried out. The results of the investigation found an
unloaded BB gun in the students backpack. At no time was there a threat to our students and staff.
Good luck to our Jayhawk Volleyball team as they head to Leslie to take on Bath High School in Regional first round action. The match vs Bath starts at 5pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The bus for MS boys basketball at Hanover will leave at 4:10/15 tonight. The game will have a delayed start around 4:50/55.
Tonight's spectator bus for Varsity Volleyball Regionals will leave for Leslie tonight at 4:10PM. Please meet out front in the circle drive.
Need extra help this holiday? Don't miss out on Vandercook Lake's Food Pantry November 20th @ 6:30 pm. Must RSVP if you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity. All Townsend & Middle/High School student families eligible.
Mrs. Johnson's second grade is loving the 1st snowfall!!
Don't forget to sign up in the front office to ride the fan bus to Leslie High School to cheer on our Varsity Volleyball team in regionals tomorrow night! We must have at least 20 people ride the bus in order to have a spectator bus.
JV girls basketball tryouts for this evening have been canceled.
Vandercook Lake Middle High School will be dismissing at 2:10 p.m. today to ensure elementary students will be released at normal time.
Weight lifting for tonight has been canceled.
Reaching Higher has been canceled for this evening.
Middle school boys basketball practice has been canceled for this evening.
2nd grade enjoying the first snow of the year! Stay safe out there!
Attention girls in grades 9 & 10, tryouts for JV Girls Basketball will begin tonight from 6-7:30 in the HS Gym. You MUST have a physical on file to tryout. Please stop into the front office to sign up.
Great Opportunity for Juniors & Sophomores as well as Seniors who would like to improve their SAT score.
Get registered for the SAT Workshop at Vandercook Lake High School next Saturday hosted by Sylvan Learning Center. Cost is $25 and registration is due on Monday!
More great pictures from last night's district championship.
Congratulations to Coach Brokaw and our four seniors who helped capture the volleyball program's second consecutive district championship.
Photos from tonight's District Championship. https://jtv.tv/division-3-district-volleyball-grass-lake-vs-vandercook-lake-11-7-19-photo-gallery/ #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake will play at the Leslie Regional. The Jayhawks will play next Tuesday at 5 pm. The opponent is still to be determined. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake Jayhawks. Your District #83 Champions. Great job girls. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Twenty minutes until our Volleyball Jayhawks play for their second straight District championship. They will be taking on the Grass Lake Warriors. First serve is at 7 pm at Vandy. Come on out a cheer them on! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our apple pie sale ends tonight!! Our athletes will be making phone calls tonight to family and friends to make sure they are ready for their holiday dinner. Pies will be made and available to pick up on November 23rd. If you receive one of these phone calls, it is legitimate.
Missing a diaper bag? We found it! It's waiting for you in our high school office!
Night 2 of Volleyball districts begins tonight at 5:30pm, with doors opening at 4:30pm. Just a reminder, admission will be $6.00 and NO passes will be allowed due to this being an MHSAA district event.
School closings will be announced by text, phone, LiveFeed, Twitter and Facebook. We will also call in the school closing on WILX (Channel 10).
State Police winter weather guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0tpRB3Ld6Nj_HiBZpoOLzenHiHpom0R/view?usp=sharing
The unofficial results show that the sinking fund passed. 331 yes votes to 307 no votes. Thank you to everyone that helped get the word out. Thank you Jayhawk Nation! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that polls are open until 8 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake MS/HS Food Drive this week!
Student's don't forget your non perishable food items to benefit families in our own community. Win a 4th hour class prize and pride points for your class!
For those of you who are voting today, voting is still open at Jackson Free Methodist Church despite the construction. Voting is located in the back of the building.
Information for Tuesday's vote. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Hey Jayhawks, there have been reports of phone calls made to members of our community requesting money for a fundraiser for Vandercook Lake basketball. This is NOT a Vandercook Lake fundraiser.
Good afternoon Jayhawk families. In conjunction with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Vandercook Lake Middle and High School teachers will participate in an Active Shooter Training this Wednesday from 1:35-4:00. We are asking that all students leave the building upon dismissal at 1:25 pm. Please make necessary arrangements to ensure their departure. This training is vital for the security and safety of our students, staff, and school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office. Thank you and have a great day.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our Annual Middle/High School Food Drive is underway! Grade competition and 4th hour Class Competition all for Vandercook Lake's community!
Volleyball districts kick off tonight at 5:30PM with Napoleon vs Grass Lake here in our high school gym! Doors open at 4:30PM. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $6.00 each. There will be no passes accepted during districts.
More pictures of Andrew Frohm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Andrew Frohm finished 2nd in the Division 3 Cross Country State Finals with an unofficial time of 16:16. Congrats Andrew, the Jayhawk Nation is proud of you! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The sun is shining in Brooklyn. Good luck to Andrew Frohm as he is set to run in the State Cross Country Finals at 11:30. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that our Music Booster's Craft Show will be held this Saturday at the high school. Doors open at 9 am and the event goes until 3 pm. Come on out for a fun time and a great cause. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Nation, please remember to vote on November 5th.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=drivesdk
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
More of Fun Friday
Fabulous Fun Friday
There is still time to purchase an apple pie! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VGrAdnlKHxZqgigTfu_L9zzazqRsaaz5GofYmoGkijU/edit?usp=drivesdk
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Happy Halloween Vandy! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great pictures from the Cascade Conference Volleyball tournament. The Jayhawks finished third in the conference and now are set for districts which Vandercook Lake will host next week. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10221258820886979&id=1440536466
Halloween Fun in Mrs. Flippin Frizzle's class! We enjoyed Booooooookfast this morning!
Most Teens Don't county-wide meeting at JACC
Halloween potluck and celebration of learning!
With Halloween around the corner, this fifth grade class learned about the bones in our hands and made homemade X-rays today.
Go Jayhawks @ Conference
Attention boys in grades 9-12! Basketball tryouts are just around the corner! Come be a part of this awesome team and hardworking program! You must have a physical on file to tryout. #itsagooddaytobeajayhawk
Preschool students were excited to see the fire truck today! Thank you Summit Fire for teaching us about fire safety!
The 2019 Fall Choir and Band concerts are in the books. Great job Mrs. Szekely and our musical Jayhawks. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great concert Go Band!!
Don't forget about tonight's Music Programs. The concerts start at 6 pm in the high school gym. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
“Spooky” science in 1st Grade today! We learned about the skull and made our own skull masks.
Working with partners to support learning about How-To writing!
Reaching Higher kids working together to complete a puzzle. Communication skills, math skills, and teamwork are all coming together!
Choosing our own books to read for fun is our favorite part of the day! We LOVE to read!
Attention middle school boys in grades 7th & 8th! Basketball tryouts are currently going on today in the middle school gym until 4:30pm. There will also be tryouts tomorrow from 3pm-4:30pm. You must have a physical on file to tryout. We can't wait to see you there!
Middle School Halloween Dance hosted by MTD
Hats off to Mrs. Szekely and our high school band as they drummed their way to the Springport Marching Showcase's 'Best Percussion' award. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It's game night!! Varsity football kicks off at 7pm- NO passes will be allowed for this game due to it being crossover. $5 admission
Boys Cross Country Regional action at Ella Sharp. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
While the 2nd graders were on a field trip, Mrs. Flippin's Firsties were given a project to spread some Halloween cheer to another class! They chose to make goodie bags for Mrs. Stapley's class and go secretly "Boo" them! Now it's Mrs. Stapley's class turn to share the joy to someone else! I wonder who will be next?🎃
Girls Cross Country Regional action at Ella Sharp. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
MTD students taking pledges to "Send a Message... Stay Drug Free!"
#VANDYHALLOWEEN
2nd grade is enjoying their fall field trip to Jiffy Mixes in Chelsea. We walked through the factory and even got to wear hair nets!
We are sentence chefs! We have been working hard to cook up some amazing sentences with all of the important ingredients.
Our first graders are practicing counting strategies and sharing their knowledge with others.
1st graders building words and strengthening their phonics skills during guided reading groups.
Celebrating the future of Jayhawk volleyball. Good luck to our Jayhawks as they take on Columbia and Springport tonight.
Take a look at the new addition to our corridor entrance. Thanks American 1 Credit Union. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Hats off to our youth wrestling program. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
MTD/SADD students raising awareness of the dangers of drug use for Red Ribbon Week #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Hey Jayhawks! Just a reminder that our Fall HS Athletic Awards for Football, Cheer and Girls Golf will be held Monday October 28th at 6pm in our HS cafeteria. We will be recognizing fall athletes and serving delicious apple crisp and ice cream! All parents of these athletes are invited as we recognize these athletes and their accomplishments! Volleyball awards and Cross Country award will be held Nov. 14th.
Vandercook Lake fights off a determined Michigan Center team and takes the match 3-1. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Volleyball waiting for their turn for warmups. The Jayhawks are at Michigan Center and are playing in their final regular conference match of the season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
5th graders experimenting with shadow clocks and understanding how shadows can be used to tell time.
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
The Jayhawks drop their match to Saline and finish 3rd in the Gold Bracket. It was a great Day and a great effort. Way to represent the Vandy Nation verses all these large schools. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks defeat South Lyon in three sets. Next up, top seeded Saline. Let's go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball moves on to the gold bracket in the saline invite. The Jayhawks split with Monroe and Novi and took two from the Lady Dutch to end up 4-2. The Jayhawks now take on South Lyon with the winner advancing to take on top seed Saline. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It's a great day to be a Jayhawk. Our new cafeteria tables came in today. The district use restricted food service funds to purchase them. These funds can only be utilized to purchase items for the food service program. Thanks to all that helped today. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our books for the months of September and October! This was possible thanks to many generous donations! The faces on my kiddos tells me how much they love getting their very own book!!!
NO School - Monday, October 21st
Just a reminder that there is NO school on Monday October 21st. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Seniors! Make sure to stop in to see Mrs. LeFaive and pick up your sample graduation announcement. Orders are due on October 29th during lunch.
Full house of lots of Creative Crafters and Vendors. We hope to see you there to support the Vandercook Lake Music Boosters.
Vandercook Lake & Jackson County Early College Now Enrolling!!
After defeating Napoleon in three tough sets, the Varsity Volleyball team honored their four seniors. Thank you Olivia, Erika, Kaely, and Anne. #JayhawkPower #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Students from Mrs. Flippin's class are not only reading to their pets at home but also to their little brothers!😍 Junior Jayhawks teaching junior Jayhawks! Love it! Thank you parents for sharing these pictures with us!
We are so proud to see friends from Mrs. Flippin's class reading at home with their pets they adopted last week! Way to accept responsibility! Thanks parents for sharing these pictures with us!
Andrew Frohm of Vandercook finished first in the Cascade Conference X-country finals in 16:19. It is the third consecutive race he has earned a personal best time. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Give them a “PLACE “ to stand, and they will move the earth!!! (Archimedes) #BASoar
Jayhawks take the first set v Napoleon in volleyball action.
Working on sequencing a story with a partner!
We are starting to get lots of Lost and Found at the high school. Owners please come by and pick these items up.
The artists who won the "Paint a Fall Tree" raffle, used their art skills to create beautiful fall canvas paintings!
DJ was not able to go to the Art a'Loan reception, so we honored him in art class today!
In case you missed the Bart Hawley Show. Great things are happening at Vandercook Lake!
https://jtv.tv/vandercook-to-ask-voters-to-approve-sinking-fund-ballot-proposal/
#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
The 2019 Volleyball Hype Video. https://youtu.be/QpIGwp6tBcA
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball goes 10-0 and take home first place and the hardware at the Lenawee Christian Invite. Way to go Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks are 8-0 in today's Volleyball round robin. The have defeated Sand Creek, host Lenawee Christian, Summerfield and Huron Valley. Whiteford is up next. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that the November 5th Sinking Fund initiative will be discussed at this Monday's Regular School Board meeting. The meeting starts at 6pm and is held in the high school media center. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5
Practice for MS cross country and MS football has been canceled for today. MS cross country, meet at the park tomorrow at 2pm for your meet.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Starting Monday Vandercook Lake Band & Choir students will be selling Amaryllis & Poinsettias! They are a beautiful addition to your holidays!!
Getting ready for our slot on today's Bart Hawley Show. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
I have hoodies, backpacks, jackets and other items that need to find their owners in the high school lost and found. Please stop in if you are missing anything.
Another example of all the local support for our district. Thank you to all the local businesses that support our district and the students we serve.
Attention 5th and 6th grade boys interested in playing youth basketball this year! There will be signups for travel basketball coming soon...
Work Hard Jayhawks!
A reminder that the upcoming Sinking Fund initiative will be discussed at next Monday's regularly scheduled board meeting, which starts at 6 pm on the high school media center.
Varsity Volleyball defeats Grass Lake in three sets. Great effort Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
6th grade band working on whole notes. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Supporting each other in writing through editing!
SINKING FUND Q & A - Monday October 14th at 6 pm in the high school cafeteria. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=sharing
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Walking down the K-2 hallway and saw these powerful pieces of student work. YET is such a wonderful word, it's honest but offers hope and optimism. All children can learn, just some take longer than others. The word YET sends a strong message that they can do it, just not YET!
Way to go Andrew. https://jtv.tv/frohm-wins-hudson-xc-invitational-event/ #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great pictures from this year's Fall Festival. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2019/10/families-enjoy-fall-fun-at-annual-townsend-elementary-festival.html
Vandy’s finest - Awesome drum line
Are you ready for some football?
7 pm kickoff! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A perfect night for football. The game v Addison starts at 7pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
November 5th Sinking Fund information. A presentation and the opportunity for Q and A will take place at the Oct. 14th Board Meeting. The meeting starts at 6 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting will take place today at 5:45 pm in the MS/HS Media Center. We are planning on the meeting lasting one hour, so individuals can still catch our home Varsity Football game at 7 pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks, Jayhawks don't be shy, stand up now and yell your cry! VICTORY-tonight 7pm, home against Addison!
This weeks SOAR winners - Congratulations!
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
This dynamic dual sporter just shot a 92 and came in 4th in the conference. Great job Mo! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Lots of number grid practice in 1st Grade, today. Math games and teamwork for the win!
Due to weather, Middle School cross country practice is cancelled for today. We will, however, have practice tomorrow
Mrs. Flippin and Mrs. Rose's class are enjoying book buddies on this rainy Wednesday.
Working on our sentence building skills!
Volleyball goes toe to toe with Hanover. The Jayhawks drop the first two sets, then come back strong to take the next two before dropping the final set and the match 12-15. Keep swinging girls. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Another cool picture from this morning. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Another BEAUTIFUL day at Vandy!
Having fun learning about coins with our partners!
Band invitational! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Here is an informational presentation about the upcoming Sinking Fund initiative. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=sharing
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We hope to see you at tonight's Band Invitational. The Invitational starts at 5:30 pm. Come on out and listen to some great music while supporting our Marching Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
TWO HOURS LEFT OF OUR VERY WET FUNDRAISER. COME SAY HELLO! 👋🏻
We’d love to see some familiar faces!
Corn maze is $3 per person!
For those of you who will be making the drive to RED EGG FARM for the Corn Maze Fundraiser, please be aware of the detour. You must take King Rd. down to Mathews Rd. in order to turn left onto Spring Arbor Rd. to reach Red Egg Farm.
We’re used to the detours! 😉 Go Jayhawks!
Rain, rain, go away! The Jayhawks are ready to fundraise today!
Come on down to Spring Arbor’s Red Egg Farm! ALL entries into the corn maze will go directly to Townsend students! We hope to see you there!
Getting our bodies moving as we practice sight words!
Hey Jayhawk Fans!! There will be a spectator bus to Manchester tonight to cheer on our Varsity Football Team! Be at the high school by 5:30PM to ride the bus. Cost is $1 to ride; your $1 will be returned to you upon boarding to come back. You MUST sign up in the front office.
Senior Parents don't forget to RSVP to Mrs. LeFaive today for the Financial Aid night being held next Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Jayhawks working with Bunsen Burners in Chemistry! #believeachivesoar
Looking forward to seeing everyone at tonight's Fall Festival. The weather is going to be perfect! A shout out to all of our volunteers that make such a great event possible. It's good to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
FALL FESTIVAL IS TONIGHT! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Just a reminder that MS sports pictures will take place tomorrow! Order forms are in the front office. #GOJAYHAWKS
Due to technical issues, we have switched our Athletic Calendar feed to:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jcisd.org_su0ksus3j2u3irr961cdncohb8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
Please be sure to delete the old feed. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Attention Jayhawks!!! The start time for the Vandercook Lake HOME JV Football game scheduled for Thursday, September 26th will begin at 5:30PM. Bring your school spirit and your bug spray!!
New arrivals for the lost and found. There are still other lost and found items. Please come on in to see if you are missing anything.
Please Give!! MS/HS Blood Drive September 30th
What a great addition to Townsend Elementary's hallway. Thanks American1! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Bring the family out to Spring Arbor’s Red Egg Farm! This Sunday, 100% of the corn maze profits will go directly to Townsend students! Come out and support our Jayhawks! $3 per person entry!
Reminder that Townsend’s Annual Fall Festival is THIS Thursday!
September 26th 5:30-7
We hope to see you there!
Check out who will be sponsoring gifts and gift baskets for raffle! Only three more days until Fall Festival! We hope to see you there!
Eight graders are working on square roots and cube roots.
Vandercook Lake Awards Night. What a great group of young adults. Very proud. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, October 4th. The meeting will start at 5:45 pm and will take place in the high school media center. We are planning for an hour long meeting. Stop by and join the group. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Information about the John George, Sr. Student Loan Fund Program. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Parents, please take a moment to read a letter from Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in regards to threats made to school communities. We hope you will take the time and discuss the topic with your child. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We have some great clothes that are missing their owners. Come on up to the high school and see if anything is yours.
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!
Join us THIS Thursday, September 26th!
The Jayhawks run out of time and drop their game to Napoleon 20 - 24. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A great student section at tonight's game! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks score! They are down 14 - 17 with 8:44 left in the 3rd qtr.
A great crowd at tonight's game. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks are up 8 - 6 on the Pirates. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Homecoming Floats. Game starts at 7pm v Napoleon.
Great weather and new roads, the parade is set to begin at 5:30 - see you soon!
Join us tonight for the Homecoming game!! Parade starts at 5:30 pm and the game starts at 7:00 pm.
Mrs. Smith’s Young Fives wearing their red and white for the big game tonight! Good luck Jayhawks! #believeachieveSOAR
First Jayhawk sighting
Middle school homecoming dance is a hit!
Second grade was a blast from the past with teachers from the 70's!
Warming up for our PowderPuff
First graders showing school spirit on Decades Day!
Bringing the 80s back in 5th grade!
Great school spirit!
A shout out to County National Bank for sponsoring our popcorn bags! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Information about the upcoming Sinking Fund vote. Please remember to vote on November 5th.
Great moments at Townsend Elementary this morning. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Homecoming Info: Friday Sept. 20th, parade line-up at 5:00, parade begins at 5:30. At this time parade route is the same as last year, leaving high school parking lot down Golf, to Francis, to McDevitt, to Maurice.
Recreation football and cheer are in full swing. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Come support your Junior Jayhawks!
Townsend PTO will be working the corn maze! 100% of the money made from the corn maze September 29th will go directly to our students!
$3 per person! Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Swaenepoel’s class received our September books from our classroom sponsors! Thank you so much!
Senior Parking Artwork
The Lady Jayhawks spent today competing at the Onsted Invitational!
Townsend Elementary is now offering ALL-DAY childcare for 3.5, 4, and 5 year olds! Please call 517-867-6252!
Here is a link to the next month's breakfast and lunch menus. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kChoz7SEgTOa95w8srTLctStJzELzd2T?usp=sharing
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend Elementary now offering ALL-DAY childcare for 3.5, 4, and 5 year olds!
Call 517-867-6252 for questions!
Another cool parking spot at Vandy! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
'Paint your parking lot spot' fundraiser is happening as we speak. Proceeds benefit our parent organized Grad Night party. Stop by the HS office for all the information. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks, come on out and tailgate before the homecoming game v the Pirates. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
