Jayhawk Nation: We are working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year. In the era of COVID-19, we know there are questions that you would like us to clarify for you. Please submit questions that you would like answered. https://forms.gle/viaucmUGhpwievch7
Jayhawks Youth FUNdamental Football camp begins tonight! Registration also available tonight starting at 4:30pm at the HS Field house. $20 includes Tshirt and 3 days of camp from 5-7pm.
Free two day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. They can be picked up today in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Free three day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. They can be picked up today in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
In this time of sorrow, we all become Michigan Center Cardinals. Your neighbors at Vandercook Lake are praying for you.
Hey Jayhawks! Just a quick reminder that we will be providing lunches today from noon until 1:30PM in our HS circle drive.
Youth Football Camp coming soon!
Link for Registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VCIIRc7CRQzETMzjT98wn6Br7MUyrO_o/view?usp=sharing
Free two day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. There are fresh blueberries and broccoli in today's lunch pack. They can be picked up in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Townsend office hours for July 19-23: Monday and Thursday 10-1. We will resume the regular days/hours (Tuesday and Thursday 10-1) the following week. Thank you.
MS/HS office hours for the week of July 12th will be Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-1pm.
Our first graders had fun today in summer school with a pirate themed day! They went on a treasure hunt looking for words that had the R-controlled vowel sound AR and played a shark attack game that helped them practice finding 10 more and 10 less using base ten blocks in math.
Vandercook Lake Athletic Announcement!
Vandercook Lake Athletic Announcements!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a happy and peaceful 4th of July.
Sports Physicals at Vandercook Lake!
Free two day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. There are fresh blueberries and Asparagus in today's lunch pack. They can be picked up in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Great News! Power has been restored and we should be back to normal on Tuesday!
In light of the current power issues, we are hoping that any evening activities will still be able to be held. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Due to power outages, all summer programs (credit recovery, summer school and Reaching Higher) are cancelled for today. Our summer lunch program is also cancelled for today.
Free three day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. Were giving out strawberries this week! They can be picked up in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Our first graders are having fun in summer school! They enjoyed some phonics fun and 3 addend addition with water balloons!
We are looking for you!!
Don't forget Football Recruiting Day tomorrow at 6pm for grades 6-12 at Vandercook Lake. Meet the new Head Coach Jake Greer and his staff. They are excited to meeting everyone and get the summer started. Have some fun and eat some food!
Free 2 day breakfast and lunch pack to anyone that is 18 years or younger. They can be picked up the HS circle drive today from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Cheer Coach Wanted!
Girls Golf Summer Information
Free 2 day breakfast and lunch pack to anyone that is 18 years or younger. They can be picked up the HS circle drive today from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Free three day breakfast and lunch pack, to anyone that is 18 years or younger. They can be picked up in HS circle drive from noon to 1:30 pm. Please call 517-782-9044 with any questions.
Just a quick reminder that lunches will be available for students in the HS circle drive from noon until 1:30pm today. If you have questions, pls call 782-9044.
Football Recruiting Day at Vandercook Lake!
Vandercook Lake Athletics Announcement!
Summer Girls Basketball for incoming 6th-12th graders at Vandercook Lake!
Townsend summer school schedule. This is only for those students that have already been signed up. The program will be from 9-11:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on your child's designated dates.
K- June 15- July 1
1st Grade- June 22- July 8
2nd Grade- July 13- July 29
3rd Grade- July 6- July 22
4th Grade- July 13-July 29
5th Grade- July 20- August 5
6th Grade- June 29- July 15
Summer Volleyball for incoming grades 9-12 at Vandercook Lake!
District Summer Hours!
Jayhawk Softball comes from behind and defeats Dansville 7 -6 in 8 innings to advance to the Regional Finals vs Whiteford. Jozlyn D. comes through with a couple late inning hits to power the comeback! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Come out and support the Vandercook Lake Varsity Softball team as they take on Dansville in their first game at Regional Semi-Finals at Concord High School. The Jayhawks play at noon.
Link to purchase tickets from MHSAA:
https://gofan.co/app/events/319550?schoolId=MI3566
Vandercook families.
A big shout out to Gene Davis catering for providing amazing food for our staff luncheon today! The food was fabulous and well received by all in attendance! We love supporting local businesses! ❤️
Mrs. Richardson's fifth graders are having fun making slime on the last day of school.
Townsend Families: A short message for you!! Have a wonderful summer!
https://youtu.be/b4B6r-C6F08
Check out the graduation photos from Picture This... Jackson!
More Pet Adoption pictures from Mrs. Flippin's class!
Thank you to the Jackson Community Foundation for everything they do in our community! In the fall Townsend Elementary received a grant to help support Early Literacy skills. Through out the year students have enjoyed a variety of texts during guided reading groups!
Mrs. Flippin's class earned a Pet Adoption Party! Students adopted pets to read to this summer. They made pet carriers, signed adoption certificates, and received color in reading logs to keep with how many days they read this summer. Enjoy reading this summer!
Ms Sharp’s class had a summer birthday celebration today! Happy birthday to all of our summer birthdays!!!
Summer Lunch starts June 13th!
Parents: this is a great small article about helping your kiddos over the summer break!
https://childmind.org/article/strategies-for-a-successful-summer-break/
Just a quick reminder that the second round of the Covid vaccine that Henry Ford offered here at their first clinic will take place on June 10th. If you are a minor, you must have the permission slip filled out and signed in order to receive your second vaccine.
Come support the Varsity Softball team at 4pm at home in their 1st district game. Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/319445
Chromebook and charger drop-offs for Virtual students will be next Thursday and Friday at the HS office.
Townsend chromebook drop off times for virtual students are tomorrow from 8:30-1:00 pm and on Monday, June 7th, from 3:00-6:00 pm. Please drop off chromebooks with chargers on one of these dates. Thanks!
Tonight at graduation, the class of 2022 will be selling carnations to purchase for your graduate for $2 each and bottled water for $1 each. Correct change would be SO appreciated!
More field day fun for Mrs. Johnson's class!
More fun for Mrs. Johnson's class at field day!
Mrs. Flippin's class having fun at field day!
Mrs. Johnson's class having fun at field day!
Fifth and sixth graders are bringing back jump roping at recess.
More Field Day fun! Our 1st graders enjoyed some exciting activities this morning. We love practicing teamwork and getting our bodies moving!
Watch the senior awards live on You Tube NOW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsttrqeY3XY
We celebrate positive behavior! Mrs. Flippin's class has been challenged to earn mystery prizes by completing SOARING tasks on sticky notes. Every sticky note removed shows pieces of the prize and some mini prizes! So far we have earned rootbeer floats and flashlight Friday!
Due to rain coming in this evening the Senior Awards Ceremony will be held in the High School Gym at 6pm. Limited space Tickets only.
There’s some great news for families who have experienced job loss or serious income loss: the Department of Education has encouraged families to appeal their financial aid award, if needed, which could allow them to be eligible for additional federal and/or institutional aid.
Invent, Innovate, Imagine! is designed for K-12 youth throughout Jackson, offering access to top quality, hands-on STEM activities
Registration is now open at i3jackson.com. and includes LIVE instructors via Zoom & materials kit so children can participate in the activity.
Summer school is here! Please see attached flyer and stop into the office for for a registration form.
The Vandy Band proudly performed at the Jackson Memorial Day parade this morning.
Attention all boys in grades 7-11, there will be open gym if you are interested in playing basketball tomorrow from 9am-11am in the HS gym.
This staff has worked through the craziest, most challenging year yet. We have overcome teaching virtual, hybrid, and in person teaching- all at once! We have cried together, laughed together, and supported one another. WE ARE VANDY STRONG!!! Believe. Achieve. SOAR.
Due to a power outage, Townsend Elementary will dismiss students at 10:30 am. The district was not able to serve lunches as a result of the power outage. We anticipate that power will be restored in time for school on Thursday.
Townsend Elementary building has experienced a partial electrical outage. It is looking like we will need to send students home early today. More specific details will be coming in the near future.
Welcome to our new Middle/High School Principal for 2021-2022.
Our 5th and 6th graders are testing out instruments for band next year!
The playground has a new basketball net thanks to Logan Faber bringing new nets to school today and Mr. Sexton for putting them up!
There will be an Athletic Booster Meeting on May 26th at 7pm in the High School Cafeteria. Open to all that would like to support Vandercook Lake's Youth.
🥎 Softball 🥎 defeats Springport 11 - 1 this morning. Nikki Vaughn throws a complete game and Morgan LeFaive taters one to right field.
Whether it is insects or measurement.. it all looks like fun to our Young Five students!
In celebration of their final day of high school, some of our choir seniors along with Mr. Good sing the Vandercook Lake Alma Mater! Watch and listen here: https://youtu.be/WMr75KjgQ_w
More memories of our amazing Class of 2021! Much love from the Townsend Staff!
Fondly remembering our amazing Class of 2021! Congratulations from your Townsend Family!
Ms Sharp’s first grade class enjoyed Berry Good Pizza today. They also shared the recipe and a video about first grade with their kindergarten friends in Mrs Darling’s class! It was “berry- delicious”
Don't forget that Vandy is hosting a vaccination clinic at the MS/HS cafeteria today, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. Children 12-17 need parent permission. Vaccinations are open to anyone 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome!
Looking for something fun for the summer? Check this out!
Vandy 🥎 Softball 🥎 takes the second game 15 - 6 and completes the sweep against EJ. Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Baseball defeats EJ 12 - 4 in the first game of their doubleheader with the Trojans! Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
🥎 Softball 🥎 defeats EJ in the first game of their doubleheader with the Trojans 18 - 8. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Come out to support the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams as we honor our seniors tonight at home starting at 4pm. Senior Citizens are free!
Link for tickets: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/30ff023a-b819-48ad-a82f-87ce70100b23/events
The teaching staff served up breakfast for all our students including the Seniors pictured here.
Attention parents and students. After school tutoring has ended at the MS/HS for the school year. Thank you JFM for supporting our students!
Jayhawks 🥎 Softball 🥎 complete the sweep of Michigan Center with a 15 - 9 victory over the Cardinals. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Softball Jayhawks come back with two in the bottom of the 7th inning to defeat MC 8-7 in the first game of their doubleheader with the Cardinals. Anna Macomber comes up clutch by knocking in Leach and Riddle for the victory!
When chairs went on strike, it was quite a shock to Mrs. Siegrist, Mrs. Ray and to the fourth grade students which made for an interesting day. Chairs wrote a letter explaining their reasons. When students wrote back, their persuasive letters convinced the chairs to return them.
Softball takes game two 17 -11 and completes the SWEEP of CC! Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Softball defeats Columbia Central 9 - 2 in the first game of their doubleheader. Way to go Jayhawks!#Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
May 20th COVID-19 vaccination clinic sign-up, NOW available for ages 12 and up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/vandercookpfizer . Walk-ins accepted. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wFAcUG1dWxhS9oCf0GDeGNF72sTomtH4?usp=sharing . Stay strong Jayhawk Nation!
Come out and support the Varsity Softball team as they take on Columbia Central in a double header at home at 4pm.
Link for all home games: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
Our first grade students are exploring shapes! They are combining shapes to make other shapes and learning new shapes including trapezoid and rhombus.
Ms. Stanley loves to brag about Townsend!!
https://jtv.tv/townsend-elementary-end-of-year-activities/
Sign-up for our May 20th vaccination clinic at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/vandercookpfizer .
Walk-ins on the day of the clinic will be accepted. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wFAcUG1dWxhS9oCf0GDeGNF72sTomtH4?usp=sharing . Stay strong Jayhawk Nation!
Vandercook Lake MS/HS completed a fire drill at 10 AM today, good job Jayhawks!
The SET SEG Foundation is awarding 130 full scholarships to Michigan public high school students to attend the MASC/MAHS Summer Leadership Camp at Albion College during the week of July 17-23. See the attached flyer for more details!
Senator Peters is proud to organize a Military Service Academy information night on June 3rd from 7-9 PM. It will be a virtual opportunity for would-be students and their parents to learn about the academies and the application process. Registration is required, at https://senate.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcuygqDIpHHItfWFWtCfheQgk9psKYZs
For the classes of 2020 and 2021, here is an outstanding opportunity as the state tries to reengage you to attend college!
Jayhawks take the second game 14 - 4 on 6 innings and sweep their doubleheader with Addison.
Softball defeats Addison 13 - 3 in 7 innings in the first game of their doubleheader with the Panthers.
Metro Industrial Services will be holding a career fair at Martenrea Bishop’s Circle on Thursday, May 20th from 2pm – 4pm for seniors 18+. This is a great opportunity for a summer job, or a long term career as they do offer tuition reimbursement. While there, they can tour the building, and get a feel for the Martenrea work environment. They can apply, and do their paperwork right there on site. Snacks and Metro gear will be available.
Gino, bus 8, will be resuming his normal route beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12. Students that originally ride Gino's bus will resume their regular pick up and drop off times. Students on the other buses will resume their regular schedules for pick up and drop off.
MS/HS parents, please disregard any message you received on the evening of 5/10 pertaining to missing books. If your child is missing the book in question, we will reach out to you individually. Again, I apologize for the miscommunication and am thankful for your understanding.
WMU will be hosting an evening virtual session for students who are interested in WMU for Fall 2022 and beyond. This session will take place on Monday, May 10 from 6pm-7pm. Students can sign up here: https://s.visitdays.com/wmich/ci/btvrwdurjd.
Any seniors who would still like to apply to WMU, they happily welcome applications to WMU for Fall 2021 through June 1, 2021. Additionally, they will offer first-year admissions scholarships to qualified students who apply by June 1!
Any current seniors interested in county positions please email me at larry.farmer@vandyschools.org Several entry level positions offer good pay, with medical benefits, and county matching defined contribution retirement plans. Although not all are entry level, many are and they offer the opportunity for motivated individuals to climb up the ladder rapidly. They have jobs in internal departments such as assessing, treasurer's office, clerk's office, etc...are often looking for entry level clerks.
Come out and support the High School Track team in their last home meet. Field events: 4:45pm, Running events 5:30pm. Tickets: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
Townsend Families: One more survey! This is the one where we want to hear how we did this year to help us for next year! Please complete ASAP :) Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19B4eiixoPrvBExTAEPiSDba9h2F6uoY3S6ubYw96T28/edit
Today's 6 pm Board meeting will be held in the HS Media Center. Due to COVID restrictions, we ask that all public participants attend virtually.
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/81496626262?pwd=ajhHK2F6QzZGSGVFMTJuT1lxdHBWQT09
Meeting ID: 814 9662 6262
Passcode: 053661
Our teacher appreciation week has gone by so quickly, and there was definitely not enough time to thank our teachers enough for everything they do! We'd like to thank Oasis Car Wash for their generous Car Wash donations for our MS/Hs teachers!
Sign-up information for our May 20th vaccination clinic will be posted on Thursday, May 13th. Stay tuned and stay safe Jayhawk Nation!
Information about the May 20th vaccination clinic for all eligible students/community members 16 (parent consent needed) and over being held at VCL High School cafeteria. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1wFAcUG1dWxhS9oCf0GDeGNF72sTomtH4
Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
One week is not enough to tell our teachers how much we appreciate them. These mentors are dedicated to our students and we can never thank them enough for loving our kids.
Hey Jrs and Srs, if you are still in need of a tux rental for our upcoming prom on May 15th, please stop into our HS Cafeteria today between 1:30pm and 3pm to be fitted by Ann Marie of Ann Marie's Bridal!
Jayhawk Families,
We have been notified, that we will not be receiving any Farm to Family food boxes until further notice. The program is expected to start back up and run through the summer. We will keep you posted, once we receive more details.
Just a quick reminder that the Boys Basketball meeting originally scheduled for today has been changed to Tuesday March 11th at 1:15pm in the HS library. This is for grades 7-11.
We are pleased to announce that Vandercook Lake has been selected to host a vaccination clinic on May 20th starting around 2 pm. More detail to come soon.
Jayhawks come from behind twice to defeat Napoleon 11 to 8 in the first game of their doubleheader with the Pirates. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Important announcement regarding Prom on May 15th, 2021
Link to permission form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10p2kSZ4NrNWte-fJP6yWZV7oUwMAncle/view?usp=sharing
Just a quick reminder to all Jrs and Srs who are still in need of tux rental for prom!!
Good Morning Vandercook Lake supporters!
Ticket Spicket has now made it easier to make ticket purchases in the Cascades Conference. Below is a link to the Cascades Conference Ticket Spicket Landing page where you can find all of the athletic events going on in our Conference so you don't have to go to individual school pages! Save this link!
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/30ff023a-b819-48ad-a82f-87ce70100b23
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's all celebrate these wonderful Vandy Teachers that do so much for our children! Here are some daily suggestions that you and your child can do for the teacher, but feel free to celebrate them any way you want! Shhhh- don't tell the teachers! Let's surprise them :)
Monday- Email or send in a Thank You note to your teacher
Tuesday- have your child draw a picture of a flower or have them bring in a flower for their teacher
Wednesday- Card Day- send in a card (or make your own) have your child write a sweet message!
Thursday- Favorite snack day! If you know your teacher’s favorite treats- send them in.
Friday- Your choice to make your child's teacher feel the love!
Come support the Varsity Softball team in their double header tonight against Lumen Christi at home at 4pm. Senior Citizens are free. All other spectators purchase a ticket through Ticket Spicket at:
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
Mrs. Flippin's class would like to thank First Baptist Church of Jackson again for sponsoring our class to receive free $1 books every month! We enjoyed choosing new books!
Mrs. Flippin's class would like to thank First Baptist Church of Jackson again for sponsoring our class to receive free $1 books every month! We enjoyed choosing new books!
Kindergarten Round Up was SO MUCH FUN! Kindergarten spaces are filling quickly. Register your future Jayhawk today! You can call the front office (517)784-6133 OR register on our website! https://registration.vandyschools.org/site.php
Kindergarten Round Up was SO MUCH FUN! Kindergarten spaces are filling quickly. Register your future Jayhawk today! You can call the front office (517)784-6133 OR register on our website! https://registration.vandyschools.org/site.php
Now offering Summer Childcare!
8th graders, please remember to bring your chrome books fully charged to testing tomorrow.
Congratulations to Demarion Smith for his All-State Honorable Mention selection! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/04/meet-the-2021-associated-press-division-3-all-state-boys-basketball-team.html
Townsend families: Please complete this survey. We appreciate it.
https://forms.gle/WRcc2R8W8w9SAsHQ7
Townsend families: Please take 4 minutes to watch this brief update about our plans for next school year. Please complete the follow up survey that will be sent out shortly.
https://youtu.be/1wSoaQNPHu4
Now enrolling for summer care!
Prom is almost here!! Still in need of a tux for the big night? Join us May 6th after school in the HS Cafeteria to get fitted, paid up front and all set to go for the big night!
Come out and support our High School Track team in there home opener with Grass Lake and East Jackson on Tuesday, April 26th. Field Events start at 4:45pm, running events start at 5:30pm. Senior Citizens are free. All other tickets can be purchased through Ticket Spicket.
Link: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
A reminder to our current Juniors who were unable to take the SAT on test day, the make up for the SAT is tomorrow April 27 please contact the school office should you decide to take it
PROM 2021 IS HERE!! Reserve your tickets starting Monday! Guest passes must be approved before ticket is purchased. Guest passes are available in the MS/HS front office.
If you are interested in computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, check out our "Live with GM" event on Friday 4/30 from 12-12:30pm. You will get the chance to learn about Autonomous Driving and Active Safety! Register here (https://forms.gle/cHGbPAhDN4GkQPTu7).
Just a reminder that the deadline for the JCCA scholarship is May 3rd for seniors who are interested in construction-related careers. They have 4 awards ($1,000 each) to give out. The application does not take long to complete and currently, only a few have been submitted.
Interested in construction? Check out this career fair opportunity!
7th through 12th grades participated in a fire drill this morning at 10 AM - good job Jayhawks!
Jayhawk Families, We have farm to family food boxes today. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Boxes can be picked up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle drive, 517-782-9044.
Ms Sharp’s class celebrated Earth Day with our April Snazzy Snack! We made edible dirt!
Congratulations to our PBIS winners today!
MI Student Aid would like to offer a 'Virtual TIP Talk' session for our students. This will give your TIP eligible students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a MI Student Aid Outreach representative to discuss how to best utilize their TIP award.
To learn more about the 'Virtual TIP Talk' sessions and to schedule an event, please visit the MI Student Aid Event Request Page. If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to the MI Student Aid Outreach representative that serves your region.
https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372-86869_88922_94679_94882---,00.html
Come support the Varsity Baseball at Manchester for a single game tonight at 4:30 pm.
Link to purchase a ticket at Manchester.
https://manchester.revtrak.net/athletics/admission-to-games/#/v/Varsity-Baseball-42221
Thank you to our AMAZING MS/HS kitchen staff for all of your hard work and dedication to our school, students, and community. Today, Senior Makayla Bailey presented our kitchen staff with letters of appreciation from students and staff, along with delicious Hinckley's donuts!
Due to poor weather conditions tonight's Varsity Baseball game at Manchester has been cancelled. The game is now tomorrow at 4pm.
Seniors, check out these awesome opportunities!! There is still time to enroll in college for next year!
Tonight's High School Track meet at Napoleon has been cancelled for this evening. Reschedule date to be announced.
Due to the potential inclement weather, Kindergarten Round Up has been rescheduled to Monday, April 26 from 5:30-6:30 on the track at Townsend. We are looking forward to seeing all our Junior Jayhawks!
Townsend Families: Students on Kathy's bus #18 will be about 5 minutes later than normal. Kathy will be taking Gino's bus riders home about 5 minutes earlier than normal.
Dan and Gloria's bus routes should be on time. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we transition these changes in bus scheduling. Thank you.
Come out and support the Varsity Softball & Baseball team at home vs Manchester. Senior Citizens are free! Game starts at 4pm.
Softball will host a double header. Baseball will host a single game.
Link to our Ticket Spicket page to purchase tickets:
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
Vandy has added eight new water bottle filling stations in our buildings! One step closer to a more environmentally friendly campus. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Families, We have farm to family food boxes today. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first served basis. Boxes can be picked up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle, 517-782-9044.
For the safety of all the athletes, the Varsity Track meet for tonight has been cancelled due to cold and the windy weather conditions this afternoon and evening. Next meet is at Napoleon on April 20th @ 5pm. The next home meet is April 27th @ 5pm.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will resume in-person instruction starting Monday, April 19th. Anticipate adjustments in bus pick-up and drop-off times due to a shortage of available bus drivers. We will communicate bus schedule changes as soon as details are available.
After dropping the first game yesterday 10 - 7, the Jayhawks come out swinging and mercy the Comets 16 - 5 to split the season series with HH. It's a great day to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just a reminder to ALL juniors attending testing tomorrow, please bring your chromebooks charged and ready to go before coming into the building. The finish line is almost is in site...you're doing great!
Looking for a little help!
We are still looking for a few more helpers at field events for our track meet this Thursday at 4:30pm. If you are willing and able help please email Kevin Smith at kevin.smith@vandyschools.org or call the athletic office at 517-867-6304.
Hey Jayhawks! There will be a time change for lunch delivery tomorrow. Please see the attached schedule. Pickup time in the HS circle drive will still be 12-1:30pm. Any questions, please contact the central office at 782-9044.
The Vandercook Lake High School Band will be sharing their Virtual Band Festival performance this evening at 7PM. You can catch the video premiere here: https://youtu.be/3r_8EKPOgSo
Come out and support the Varsity Baseball & Softball teams tomorrow in their Conference opener against Hanover Horton. Senior Citizens are free. All other tickets are sold on Ticket Spicket. Below is the link to purchase for home events.
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f4fb78af-6c8b-43d7-9840-e0974782f120
14u Softball and Baseball signups are going on now! A google sign up form has been emailed to your Vandercook Lake student. Please sign up by Friday. All 14 and under players are eligible. You are also eligible if you turned 15 after January 1st of this year.
Just a quick reminder to our 8th-11th grade students, if you are in need of bus transportation for testing this week, please contact the MS/HS office by 1:00pm today. Our phone number is 782-8167. Thank you!
Jayhawk Families,
We are now out of the farm to family boxes. Another shipment will be in next week.
Jayhawk Families, We have 18 farm to family food boxes left to give out today. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first served basis. Boxes can be pick up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle, 517-782-9044.
Monday's Board meeting will be held in the HS Media Center. Due to COVID restrictions, we ask that all public participants please attend virtually.
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/82659655287?pwd=RVZvb3JJcVdkbmd6REVBdXlsdFJXdz09
Meeting ID: 826 5965 5287
Passcode: 968440
We are please announce that our friends at the Jackson Free Methodist Church will be holding their next Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday, April 10th. The pantry will be held at the Vandercook Lake High School from 10-11:15. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Spring Sports Updates
Since events are outdoors spectator limits are not an issue, we want to welcome back all senior citizens at no charge.
All others please use the link below to purchase tickets for home events. Our away events at conference schools will be purchased on that schools Ticket Spicket page except for Manchester. We will post that link the week of the game.
If you have any questions, please contact: donna.lefaive@vandyschools.org
517-867-6304
Have a great day!
Jayhawk Strong!
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Due to COVID-19's continued impact on our students and staff, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be fully remote through Friday, April 16th. Meals will continue to be distributed on M/W/F from noon to 1:30 pm. The Nest Daycare will be closed during this timeframe.
PSAT/SAT test schedule
Springtime in the 'V'
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Current 8th graders, please join me on Thursday at 9am for a class meeting. We will discuss welcome to high school, how credits work in high school, what classes you can take, what electives you can choose from and answer your questions. Check your email for your Zoom invite!
Here are two websites for the American Legion Michigan Girls and Boys State. If you are interested in government and how government works, this opportunity may be for you! Both events are virtual this year .
https://michalaux.org/girls-state/
https://michiganboysstate.org/
Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs now have some extra time to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Commonly known as the “FAFSA,” this application is a critical step when applying for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Academic Year 2021-22 FAFSA submissions now received at the federal processor on or before May 1 -- rather than the original March 1 deadline -- are given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant.
“Completing the FAFSA should be on top of everyone’s list when applying for college financial aid,” said Robin Lott, executive director of Treasury’s Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. “We are hopeful that this deadline change will help families who have been faced with challenges during the pandemic. Please do not delay and complete this free application today.”
Students who wait to complete their FAFSA after the new May 1 deadline may not receive all the financial aid they could have been entitled to receive.
Prior to completing the FAFSA online, the student and at least one parent or guardian must obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at www.fafsa.gov. This ID serves as a legal signature and confirms an applicant’s identity when accessing financial aid information through certain U.S. Department of Education websites.
To get started with the FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.gov. To learn more about State of Michigan scholarships and grant programs, visit MI Student Aid’s website at www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid.
Vandercook Lake would like to congratulate Townsend Elementary's 4th Graders Molly Hunt and Marco Ybaznez. Their poems were selected as tops (4th Grade) in the Jackson District Library's Poets Among Us competition. Way to go, Molly and Marco! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just a quick reminder that lunches will be provided for students at the estimated bus times and the designated locations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you have any questions, please call us at 782-9044.
Attention: Vandercook Lake High School Athletes
As we announced earlier effective April 2nd the MHSAA in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is requiring spring sport athletes to participate in the rapid antigen testing program.
Below is the link to the consent form that will also be available to pick up tomorrow in the high school office starting at 8:15 am. This consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to testing.
Below is practice and testing schedule for Monday, April 5th. We will attempt testing outside (weather permitting) in the circle drive or in the HS Cafe.
Baseball testing at 1 pm. Practice at 2 pm.
Softball testing at 2 pm. Practice at 3 pm.
Track testing at 3 pm. Practice at 3:45 pm.
Boys Golf: Testing will be Tuesday at 3 pm. No practice tomorrow.
We apologize for the quick turn around. We are just trying to keep everyone safe for practices. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office.
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Good luck at wrestling states today Connor Riddle! #Jayhawkpride
Attention Jayhawk Families,
Next week we will be passing out lunches, MWF at the MS/HS circle drive from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We also will be following the same bus routes as we did last Monday, March 29th. We are in the process of creating a flyer with all of this information including the bus routes that will be posted later on today.
As a result of the recent increase in COVID cases in Jackson Co. and the impact it is having on our students and staff, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be fully remote the week of April 5-9. Specific school, meal and athletics information will be relayed in the near future.
Jayhawk Families,
Just a reminder that we are passing out 7 day meal boxes today from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. The boxes can be picked up at the MS/HS circle drive or we have bus stops all over the community, running until 2:30 p.m.. Please call 867-8661 with any questions.
Mrs. Flippin's class had a great time having a Book Art Party to celebrate March is Reading Month by making art for some of our favorite books we've read recently as a class!
Here’s our first grade Red Carpet Readers! Ms Sharp’s class dressed up and celebrated the end of March is Reading Month in style!
Jayhawks Families,
We still have farm to family food boxes to give out today. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Boxes can be picked up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle, 517-782-9044.
Jayhawk Families,
We have farm to family food boxes for those in need. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, today. Boxes can be pick up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle. One box per family, please.
Spring Sports Spirit Wear is here! Shop the store now!
Softball: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLSFT
Baseball: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLBSB
Track: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLTF
Boys Golf: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLGOF
Cheer is headed to States!!
Congratulations to our Varsity Cheer Team! Their 2nd place finish tonight in the Regional tournament sends them to the State meet on Saturday!
Ms Sharp’s first grade class enjoyed a book walk outside today during our drop everything and read time.
Information about Jackson Free Methodist's mobile pantry. Thanks JFM for everything you do in our community! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
First grade students are learning about light! In today’s science lesson students sorted materials from the perspective of how much light they let through. They also learned some new vocabulary words such as translucent and opaque. Check out their creations!
Help Wanted!
Here is our last social media challenge for reading month! Read in a blanket fort!
Ready to be a member of our Jayhawk family? Please see the job posting below.
Kindergarten registration is available online at www.vandyschools.org. We also have GSRP preschool registration online as well!
Just a quick reminder that Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be offering free lunches to our students on Monday March 29th at select locations at estimated scheduled times.
Do you need something to do over Spring Break? Why don't you register your child for Kindergarten next year! Our Outdoor Kindergarten Round Up is coming up and we are so excited to meet our future Jr. Jayhawks!
This is a great opportunity, please consider being a part of this outstanding event!
Any Black male students who are high school seniors and want to become a medical doctor, have a 28 on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA, there is possibly a free ride at Tennessee State University. Please email larry.farmer@vandyschools.org ASAP if interested.
Take advantage of this Virtual Career Exploration Event on April 22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
40 employer exhibitor booths; over 100 careers showcased.
Designed for Middle and High School Students
Limited seats available, register today at: https://www.mwse.org/micareerquest/
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS START MONDAY, MARCH 22ND!
Congrats to Bre, Connor, and Kate! Keep working hard. The Jayhawk Nation will be cheering you on! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats to Arielle Oakley and Brianna Langley for placing in the Top Ten at Bowling Regionals today. Both advance to State Finals next weekend. Way to go!
Watch our Varsity Boys Basketball Live on YouTube!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VweZ0FShrEs
Watch our JV Basketball team take on Manchester live at 5:30pm.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VttPcBTAkdI
Come out and support the Jayhawks in their final home game of the season!!
Jayhawk families, we have Farm to Family food boxes available, first come first serve, if interested please call 782-9044. Pickup is at the HS Central Office, no later than 3:30p.m. today.
Vandy Families: We have unclaimed food boxes for those in need. Boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 9am. Boxes can be picked up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS campus, park in the circle. One box per family, please.
Congratulations to our Athletes that are signing with colleges to pursue their dreams of playing college sports!! Watch Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsQSJyUR9FA
Here is our next social media reading challenge! Read outside!
Come out & support our Middle School Girls as they compete in their last game of the season tonight at 4:30 in the Middle School Gym.
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Last chance to Register for Summer Rec League! Don't miss out!!
Jayhawks participated in a tornado drill today, great job Jayhawks!
Look at all of the first grade reading fun!
Jayhawk Nation, we need to borrow a VLHS yearbook that has the Senior Classes for 1982 and 1999 in them. We need to scan the books for a project. If you have the '82 or '99 edition and would be willing to lend it to the district, please email scott.leach@vandyschools.org
Are we ready for Spring yet? Spring HS sports practices begin on Monday, March 22nd. Middle School Track will begin after spring break. Students must have a current Sports Physical/Health Questionnaire to participate. Please contact the Athletic office with any questions.
MS/HS Notice: 8th-11th Grade PSAT & SAT testing week is April 12th-16th. The whole MS/HS building will be remote learning during that week to allow all staff to help with testing. All 8th-11th grade students will be notified soon of the days they need to attend for testing.
We will be offering a credit recovery opportunity this spring. This opportunity will begin the week of March 22nd and end May 5th and will be offered three days a week from 1:30-3:00. M,T, Th. Please contact larry.farmer@vandyschools.org if interested.
Congrats to Arielle Oakley, Cascades Conference Girls Bowling runner-up! Go Jayhawks!
We just handed out the final Farms to Family food boxes. We anticipate that we will have more to hand out later next week. Have a great weekend Jayhawk Nation. #BelievAchieveSOAR!
Mrs. Barret, Mrs. Flippin, and Mrs. Johnson are ready for Funky Friday!!!
Vandy Families in need: We have unclaimed Farm to Family food boxes. We will be handing them out on a first-come, first-served basis. The boxes can be picked up at our Central Office which is located at the MS/HS. One box per family, please.
boys basketball final:. Vandercook Lake 70 - East Jackson 52.
Watch the Varsity Boys Basketball team in action live vs East Jackson at the Nest!!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmb6xo7TaIQ
Watch our JV Boys Basketball team live on YouTube as they take on the East Jackson Trojans at home.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPBfEuhLMyw
More students enjoying DEAR time!
Students enjoying their drop everything and read time (DEAR time) for March is Reading Month! Keep reading Jayhawks!
Come join us tonight to support our Jayhawks at the home JV/Varsity Basketball game there are extra tickets available.
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Jayhawks participated in a lockdown drill today, great job Jayhawks!
Come support your Middle School Wrestlers at home in the Middle School gym tonight at 5:00 pm. Extra tickets available.
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So far, the students are having a blast with March is Reading Month!! In Mrs. Johnson's room, the students are listening to the story "Charlotte's Web"! Here is a peek into "Reading is Sweet" (eating Smarties while reading) day and "Reading is Lit" (using mini flashlights) day!
Reading is lit!
Junior Jayhawks do you have a bingo yet? Here is our second social media challenge! Exercise your brain and body! Read while exercising! Don’t forget to post pictures we love to see you reading!
Any boy in grades 9-12 interested in playing boys golf this spring? There will be a meeting on Monday March 15 after school in the HS library. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Varner at
paul.varner@vandyschools.org
When you can’t have guest readers in the building for March is Reading Month, you Zoom Guest Readers into your class instead!
Crazy hair for our "Crazy Hair Day" book this week! Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Flippin sure know how to get some laughs and make reading fun!
Cascade Conference Champions! No sharing this one! Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
3rd round is in the books for the Jayhawks. Now waiting for the final competitors and the final scores. Great job Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
2nd round Cascade Conference Competitive Cheer action. Great job Jayhawks! You got this! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Competitive Cheer competing for the Cascade Conference Championship. #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Come support the Cheer team tonight at 5:30pm as they try to win the conference title! Limited tickets available.
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Overall Winterfest Results
End of the 3rd qtr: Jayhawks 40 - Pirates 47
Boys Varsity at the half. Jayhawks 30 - Pirates 31.
Varsity Boys Basketball update. At the end of 1st qtr. Vandercook Lake 18 Napoleon 13.
Watch our Boys Varsity Basketball team take on Napoleon at home live at 7pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZlfxPyJ9zE
Watch our JV Boys Basketball team live in action at home vs Napoleon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8bTPts35dk
Our MS/HS are Rockstars! Check out these awesome Winterfest doors!
MS/HS rocked it out for Winterfest this week by decorating their classroom doors with their favorite music!
Friday's Winterfest Results
Celebrating mid Winter with students, thank you teachers and Mr McKnight for providing a great breakfast!
8th , 9th, 10th and 11th grade students,: You have been sent an important email with a Google form for you to fill out concerning your class schedule for next year. Please fill out this Google form as soon as possible. Thanks and please contact me at larry.farmer@vandyschools.org if you have any questions.
Thursday's Winterfest Results
Come join us tonight for the Winterfest Boys Basketball game against Napoleon. We have extra tickets available.
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The middle school/high school students participated in a lockdown drill today at 10 AM. Good job Jayhawks.
2021 Youth Teeball, Baseball & Softball Registration
We “read a latte” today in first grade! Thank you to Biggby Coffee on Wisner St for their generous donation!
Monday's Board meeting will be held in the HS Media Center. The meeting will start at 6 pm and is limited to 25 individuals. We also will live stream at https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/88237908989?pwd=M1E2Qk8vcUxGRnNIcU9WN2tiaVZGZz09
Meeting ID: 882 3790 8989
Passcode: 712622
Townsend families: Just a reminder that we have a 1/2 day on Friday, March 5 with dismissal at 12:00 and no school on Monday, March 8.
MS/HS students, this is your last Winterfest Competition! You have been working hard and using your creativity ALL week to prepare your classroom doors for the Door Decorating Contest! Judging will be Friday morning!
We can exercise our MIND and BODY! Ms Sharp’s class exercised while reading during our Drop Everything and Read time today! Wall sits, push ups, crunches, toe raises, and more!
The High School Boys Basketball team is on the road tonight at Manchester. If you are interested in going there are extra tickets available.
Here is the link.
https://manchester.revtrak.net/athletics/admission-to-games/#/v/hs-boys-basketball-single-tickets-3-03-21
Wednesday's Winterfest Competition Results. Congratulations to Kaleb Hull at the high school and Emily Craig at the middle school for being our Rock, Paper, Scissors Champions!
Results from Tuesday's Winterfest Competitions! Mrs. Klintworth's and Mr. Blackledge's Homerooms are quite the competitors!
Results from Monday's Winterfest Competitions
MS/HS students, here is your Winterfest Classroom Competition for day 4!! Get a good night's sleep...you'll be racking your brain tomorrow for these answers!
Here is our first reading challenge of the month! Cuddle up with a good book and your best stuffed animal buddy! Don’t forget to post pictures in the comments!
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Our first graders in Ms Sharp’s class enjoyed a special treat today to celebrate this special day!
MS/HS, day three of your Winterfest Classroom Competition is nearly here!
The Vandercook Lake Varsity Competitive Cheer team is currently ranked 1st in the Cascades Conference. They compete tonight at Vandercook Lake to try to maintain that position going into next weeks finals. Use the QR code to watch the live scoring! #GoFightWin
Don't miss the Varsity Boys Basketball team take on Hanover Horton at home. Live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqZgfkRJ0hE
Watch our JV Boys Basketball team take on the Hanover Horton Comets live on YouTube right now. Varsity link to come!
https://youtu.be/VdO4msts3LI
MS/HS here is your Winterfest Classroom Competition for Tuesday March 2nd!! Get your paper ready!
Townsend Families: Please take a minute and fill out this brief survey about in-person learning.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w8Cguk2sERT96ZmDbPe-utOFMvUVQ38iz2VJKIFIkI8/edit
MS/HS here is your first classroom competition for Monday March 1st!!
This week first graders learned about the night sky in science. They created models of the Big Dipper and used a flashlight to see what happens to the stars when the sun comes up.
Mrs Sharp’s class ended the week with Place Value Boot Camp! The cadets reviewed tens and ones and used base ten blocks to make two digit numbers.
Beginning Monday March 1st, we will be down a bus driver so there may be a delay in pick up and drop off times. We appreciate your patience as we work through this adjustment and ensure our students all get to school safely.
Mrs. Smith’s Y5 students are futures paleontologists studying dinosaurs and the impact of volcanoes in that era.
There are still a few yearbooks for sale, get yours today! at yearbookforever.com
End of the 3rd: Jayhawks 47 - Cardinals 59.
At the half: Vandercook Lake 33 - Michigan Center 40.
Quick shout out congrats to Connor Riddle one of our senior wrestlers ranked 15th in the state right now!
Start planning your attire for next week now for Vandy's Winterfest dress up days!
More students in second grade having science fun!
Having fun in science! Creating hats that would protect our heads from the sun! learning about materials and properties!
Attention MS/HS students!! Winterfest is NEXT week! Time to get your dress up days ready and be prepared for daily classroom competitions that will be posted for in person, remote and combination learners to participate it!
Congratulations to some of our PBIS winners this week! Keep SOARING Jayhawks!
Congratulations to our Varsity Competitive Cheer team for their first place finish in their 2nd conference meet of the season!
#waytogo
Boys basketball final: Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 75 - East Jackson Trojans 40. Great effort tonight Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
End of the 3 qtr: Vandy 65 - EJ 32.
At the half: Jayhawks 42 - Trojans 16. Great effort Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the end of the first qtr. Jayhawks 18 - East Jackson 4.
6-8th grade wrestling is from 3:30-5 pm at the High school in the choir room M-F. Reach out to Coach Britton for more information.
Final: Jayhawks 79 - Panthers 43.
61 - 31.
Half time: Jayhawks 43 - Panthers 18. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the end of the first qtr: Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 17 - Addison Panthers 7.
HUGE a congratulations to our 6th grade Spelling Bee champion, Acelyn and our 5th grade Spelling Bee champion, Carlee. They move on to the County Spelling Bee!!
Are you in need of extra help with work this semester? Please take a look at our new tutoring program offered here at Vandercook Lake MS/HS.
The Townsend Elementary Spelling Bee 🐝 in action. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks defeat Grass Lake in varsity basketball action by the score of 70 - 50. Nice victory Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just received word that the Cheer team took first place in the first conference meet of the year.
Jayhawks have a 46 -33 lead after 3 qtrs in their match with Grass Lake.
High School sporting events still going on tonight! Our Boys Basketball is at home vs Grass Lake and our Competitive Cheer team is at Michigan Center for their first conference meet of the season! Tickets are limited. Go Jayhawks!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 16th due to inclement weather. The Nest Daycare at Townsend Elementary will also be closed.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Sweeney’s First Graders! After reading the story “The Day it Rained Hearts”, these busy learners wrote complements to their classmates. They then created beautiful watercolor drawings of the setting and main character. Zoom in to feel their love!
🏀 Boys basketball defeats Springport 56 - 36 . Congrats to the team and Coach Ray on the victory. 🏀 #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take control and lead 44 - 18 at the end of the 3rd.
Jayhawks up after 1 qtr. 16-5 v Springport.
Please CONGRATULATE Mrs. Swaenepoel for receiving Jackson Magazines Top 5 Teacher Award! Blessed at Townsend Elementary!!!
A friendly reminder that Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be remote only today in order to allow staff the opportunity to receive their second round of shots for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Ms Sharp’s first grade made mice sandwiches today for our special February Snazzy Snack.
Link to Vandercook Lake vs Napoleon game youtube from Napoleon.
https://youtube.com/channel/UC3p3ITY7K9Kz_8c4TMjq9Yw
Congratulations Townsend Positive Behavior Winners!
We celebrated 100s day with many activities: dressing up like you’re 100 years old, 1000 Day for our 5th graders, 100 exercises led by Mr. Snyder, and 100 positive phone calls made by the admin team! What a great day!
A huge thank you to TRUE Community Credit Union for their generous donation towards our school! The money will be used to help our literacy programs!
There will not be JFM food backpacks this week.
Due to the snow day on Friday, our 100th Day of School will be on Tuesday :)
Middle School Girls Basketball starts Monday!
Winter practices will begin for Middle School Wrestling will begin on Monday, February 8th at 3:00pm.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed Friday, February 5th due to inclement weather. The Nest Daycare at Townsend Elementary is also closed.
Open gyms for 6th-8th grade softball coming up!
Reminders for Upcoming Calendar:
All MS/HS combination learners are expected to attend school on February 10th. Entered for prizes! Sponsored by Meijer!
February 11th is a remote only day as staff will be getting their second round of the Covid vaccine.
February 12th & 15th there is no school for Mid-Winter break.
Login information for next week's regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on February 8, 2021. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/87547594322?pwd=d2JFTDU0amt2bG1pTjZaY1FRZXJBUT09
Meeting ID: 875 4759 4322
Passcode: 666895
The meeting starts at 6 pm.
All hands on deck! Check out who 'took the wheel' and drove the bowling team to their match in Hudson. 🤭 Go luck Jayhawk Bowlers 🎳! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We are blessed with the kindest, most hardworking counselors in our district!!! We celebrate them every day!
Attention: All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball. There will be a non contact open gym on Tuesday, February 2nd in the High School gym from 3:30 to 5pm. Masks must be worn and please bring your own water bottle. Can't wait to see you all there!
Snow folk fun in first grade! Ms Sharp’s class made snow folk faces for January’s Snazzy Snack!
Mr Smith’s kindergarten students love building and playing!
Ms Sharp’s first grade class explored shadows today in science!
Have a wonderful Wednesday! - Mrs. “Bernie” Boorman
Attention all boys in grades 3rd-8th grade: Coach Ray will be hosting a non contact basketball drills day this Thursday, January 28th from 6 to 7:45 in the High School gym. A mask must be worn at all times. Please bring your own water bottle.
Attention Middle School boys basketball players. There will be a 2 week program of open gym non contact skills practice starting on Monday, February 1st in the Middle School gym from 3:30 to 5:15 pm. A mask must be worn and please bring your own water bottle.
Attention: All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball. There will be a non contact open gym on Tuesday, February 2nd in the High School gym from 3:30 to 5pm. Masks must be worn and please bring your own water bottle. Can't wait to see you all there!
Jackson County Early College Virtual Informational Meetings coming up for Parents of next years 9th, 10th & 11th graders.
Congratulations to our First Semester Middle School Honor Roll Students. Keep up the hard work!
Congratulations to our First Semester High School Honor Roll Students. Keep up the hard work!
JAYHAWKS!!!
Intro to middle school competitive cheer!
(6-8 grade)
Next non-contact practice is Wednesday 3:30-5 pm at MS/HS in front of the cafe.
No charge to attend, masks are required and your child must be picked up by 5:00 pm. Social distancing will be enforced.
Information about free meals to those in need.
Order your Jayhawk Sports Fan gear now!
Basketball: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLBB
Wrestling: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLWRS
Cheer: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLCC
Bowling: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2021VCLBWL
Townsend families: If your child receives a food backpack from JFM, please advise that the food bags will be sent home on Thursdays from now on. Thank you.
Income cap has been lifted for this year! All families qualify!
Vandy Schools would like to thank @MonsterMotorsmi for their generous cash donation that will be used to subsidize the technology costs our staff have incurred while working to provide instruction to our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get your High School yearbook ordered soon!
Just a quick reminder that picture retakes for MS/HS are today. Times have adjusted a little with MS offering retakes from 9am-10am and HS offering retakes 10:15am-12pm. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!
Mobile Food Pantry Available!
We have “SNOW” much fun in the 5th/6th wing.
Picture retake day for the MS/HS will take place this Friday, January 22nd in the Middle School Gym from 7:45am-9:15am for middle school and 9:30-12:00 for high school. Codes for pictures if you would like to order online are as follows:
MS: EVTMZGP3H
HS: EVTPGCQDB
We couldn’t agree more! Nice job second grade!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation, a safe and peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Non contact High School sports practices and workouts going on this week starting on Monday.
Students working hard today!
Congratulations to our PBIS winners this week! Keep SOARING Junior Jayhawks!
Reminder to all High School students! This Friday is the last day to make Semester 2 schedule changes. Please contact Mrs. LeFaive if you have any questions. Thank you.
Don't forget Vandercook Lake serves sack lunches 3 times a week to all children 18 and under. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity pick up days are M,W,F from 9:30-10:15am in the MS/HS circle drive.
Just a quick daily schedule reminder for all students/parents: Wednesday is early release. MS/HS releases at 12:00pm. Townsend releases at 1:00pm.
Vandercook Lake announces remote-only learning days for Jan. 21st and Feb. 11th.
https://youtu.be/BSXTkHczlcg
Townsend’s breakfast and lunch menu
Townsend: We can not WAIT to see all our in-person students tomorrow!! Just a reminder that doors open for students at 8:15am with dismissal at 2:30pm. See you soon!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, January 11th Board of Education meeting:. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86789573042?pwd=bkl3Tll1dGhuMFVoR2tmWHd3ejJXZz09 . The meeting starts at 6pm.
We will have and MTD/SADD meeting on Thursday, January 14 via zoom at 2:00. It is open to new and current members at the middle school and high school. Please contact me for the zoom link!
Preschool Openings!
Need extra help with school work? Tutoring is back at JFM Church! Please see the flyer for details!
Good morning Jayhawks! We are counting down the days until we get to see all of your smiling faces again! As a reminder, here is the Zoom schedule for your classes. If there are any questions, please feel free to call the MS/HS office at 782-8167.
MS/HS Students we hope you had a great holiday break! We missed you! 2nd semester begins Monday, January 4th with remote learning. In person learning will begin on January 11th. You will have new google classrooms set up for 2nd semester so check your email and accept your requests. You can see your 2nd semester schedule on PowerSchool. Can't wait to see you!!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Everyone!
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy New Year! Be safe Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The new bleachers are looking great. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that free breakfast/lunch meals are available today only. Pick ups at the high school are from Noon - 1 pm. Neighborhood delivery times may vary slightly. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Merry Christmas.
Out with the old, in with the new. Thanks again to Mr. Penoff for his generous donation.
A friendly reminder that free breakfast/lunch meals are available today only. Pick ups at the high school are from Noon - 1 pm. Neighborhood delivery times may vary slightly. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Have a safe a happy holiday season!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fluFDk7N67EO--jNMrb6OlS-eIEj7MtzaqEA-SWgRYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy Holiday Season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Holiday sock fun in first grade!
Crazy holiday socks day in Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Our High School gym is taking on a complete transformation!!! One side of bleachers are out and the second set at ready to go as well! New bleachers will be put in place of the holiday break-a beautiful new floor, new paint, new chairs, new scoreboard, new bleachers,NEW YEAR!!!
Hey Jayhawks! Just a quick reminder that our kitchen staff will be handing out boxes containing a week's worth of food on Monday December 21st and Monday December 28th from 12pm-1pm in our HS circle drive!
Ms Sharp’s class showing off some holiday BLING!
Important changes to our free breakfast/lunch program over Winter Break.
Who: Any individual 18 years or younger
What: A week’s worth of free breakfast/lunch items per person (while supplies last!)
Where: Vandercook Lake High School or currently established neighborhood stops
When: Monday, December 21st and 28th. Pick up at the high school will be between Noon and 1 pm. Neighborhood bus stop times will vary.
Why: Because we care!
We revert back to our traditional M/W/F schedule on Monday, January 4th, 2021.
Show me your holiday bling in Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Holiday Bling Day is alive and well at Townsend today!
Holiday cheer being spread by Mrs. Johnson's class!!!
Students in Mrs. Jones’s class enjoyed a holiday surprise from their teacher :)
Ugly Sweater Day! Even the staff joins in:)
Hey parents, we know this is a difficult time for students and parents alike. Maneuvering new ways to learn can be stressful and frustrating. We have created a short slide show for parents with guidance on how to use Google Classroom. As always, we are here to help whenever you need assistance.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-X6sAjV4MqL2NWjlFxauaZf06MHXsat-ugxQvioM2eU/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Johnson's kiddos getting in some holiday cheer with their hats and headbands!!!
Ms Sharp’s 1st graders are showing off their holiday headbands and hats for spirit week!
Get your last minute Jayhawk gear for Christmas from the MS/HS office & Spirit Corner. Limited sizes available first come first serve!! More styles available.
Removing the old bleachers from the high school gym. Thanks to the generous donation from Mr. Peter Penoff, we should have our new bleachers in place when we return from winter break! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, December 14th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/84443207368?pwd=VjRrZG01Sy9HSjRGM0JBVFlPK3FhQT09 . The meeting starts at 6 pm.
Good afternoon Jayhawks!! Here is an updated list of Teacher ZOOM meetings in case you are needing extra help! Hey, it wouldn't hurt just to stop on and say hello to your teacher and classmates!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvM1Oksl9RTCPnvM9h2ebcd-mRJetBjfxsX4_o5qMos/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawk family, times are uncertain and unpredictable, but please know that we are here for you! Our administration has decided to extend our remote learning until January 8th. Please see the link below with the letter attached from our Superintendent. And as always,please, please, please reach out to us. We are here to help you. We are available in the MS/HS office Monday thru Friday from 8am-3pm. Please call with any questions! We'd love to hear your voices!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qezbc88fmUpZyps6wZ_WXh2P3Mi9jm28VjqP-fl4NuE/edit?usp=sharing
Instruction for all grades (PreK-12) will be conducted remotely until Monday, January 11, 2021. https://bit.ly/2L0GJj5
Priceless Gift Toy Shop is open and available for reservation. There are so many many toys and other gifts. It is mind boggling. Also, stockings, hats and mittens etc. You can see photos on the Together We Make a Difference fb page.
Poinsettia Fundraiser order arrives on December 9th. Pick up will be after school 12:00 - 3:00 pm. If you didn't get a chance to order yours there will be extra Red Poinsettia's available for purchase.
Need help with your homework? Miss seeing all of your teachers everyday? Well guess what...they miss you all too!! Here is a link to their zoom schedules!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvM1Oksl9RTCPnvM9h2ebcd-mRJetBjfxsX4_o5qMos/edit?usp=sharing
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a Happy Thanksgiving Day! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
JFM backpacks will resume when students return to in person learning. Until that time be sure to pick up meals available at the MS/HS circle drive or one of our bus delivery locations. Stay safe Jayhawks and have a great Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to our own Ms. Stanley for bring featured on MEMSPA Minute Spotlight. Well deserved! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10224233622173454&id=1389594948
Instruction for grades K-12 will be conducted remotely until Wednesday, December 9th.
Another message from MTD/SADD about vaping!
Room 409 has a lot to be thankful for! In our zoom meeting today we all shared what we are thankful for. What are you thankful for? Please share!
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our new remote learning lunch program a success! Just a reminder that next week will be different for pickup/dropoff as it is a holiday week. On Monday November 23, breakfast and lunch will be provided for Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday November 24, breakfast and lunch will be provided for the 5 following days as we will be on holiday break until the following Monday, November 30. Again, for any questions please feel free to contact your student's school building. Stay safe Jayhawks!
Today, as our hard working teaching/paraprofessional crew work with our students on curriculum, our hard working support staff (food service/bus drivers/secretaries) provide meals to our community. 170 meals served today. Let's double that number on Friday! Proud to be a Jayhawk!
A message about vaping from MTD/SADD
We would like to remind students to continue to log into their emails, google classrooms, etc. Please continue to work on your daily classwork and participate in offered zoom lessons as these will help you to stay on track academically. For MS/HS students, grades earned during this semester will be recorded on your transcript as you have earned them. We understand this is a different way of learning, but we still expect each of you to be accountable for your classwork and your grades. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers through email, or feel free to contact our office. Again, stay safe Jayhawks and we look forward to seeing you all in the near future.
The lunch buses are loading up and getting ready to deliver the food. Proud to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Today's Vaping Awareness video from MTD/SADD takes a look at the use of advertising to lie to kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRktV-ppJ9k&feature=youtu.be
Vandercook Lake Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunches on M/W/F for all individuals 18 and under. Meals can be picked up at the HS from Noon to 1 pm. Bus Hub location and time information can be found within the attached document. Go Jayhawks!
Vandercook families: please take a minute and fill out this short survey in regards to providing free lunches/breakfasts to any one in your family that is 18 years old and younger.
We plan to begin distribution this Wednesday, November 18.
Please complete as soon as you can so we can prepare an adequate amount of food for everyone :) Thank you!
https://forms.gle/HAcRGK83QmaENSip7
Jayhawk Nation,
In accordance with today's MDHHS Emergency Order, Vandercook Lake High School students (9-12) will continue with remote learning until Tuesday, December 8, 2020. All athletic practices and games (6-12) have been suspended during this time frame.
Remote learning for Townsend Elementary (PreK-6) and Vandercook Lake Middle School (7-8) students will be extended at least until Monday, November 30, 2020.
In the near future, our district will restart offering meals for pick-up. Specific details including dates, times, and locations will be announced in the next couple of days.
Stay strong Jayhawks and Mask Up!
An important message to our community.
Important information for anyone in need of extra help:
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to thank our Veterans who have served to protect and defend our great Nation.
In honor of all of our Veterans who have given their time, their heart and their lives, your Jayhawks are eternally grateful.
HUGE shoutout to Zach Jones, the Jones family, and the Dahn family for the AMAZING transformation of our outside basketball court! Zach chose to redo the area for his Eagle Scout project, and boy does it look fabulous! Thank you for making our school a better place!
50th day of school fun! Poodle skirts, bubblegum blowing contest, and carrying on Ms. Stapley's tradition of having rootbeer floats!
K-2 students celebrated the 50th day of school today!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools are temporarily shifting to all remote learning effective Wednesday, November 11th.
FOR SALE: $4,500
2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty
47,500 Original Miles
5.4 Gas Engine
Plow and 1 year old SnowEx spreader
Fleet Maintained since owned by the School District
Call Central Office at 517-782-9044
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, November 9th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85193894824?pwd=ZUdBVit2Mk84bkkrRnBWbFNPOUdtQT09
Shout out to National Honor Society students helping our community by raking leaves for service credit
High School softball workouts/open gyms will start on Sunday, November 22nd until March 7th. Sundays 9 AM - Noon.
Contact the High School office if you are interested.
Mrs. Weber’s sixth grade science students identifying the three types of variables while conducting an experiment.
Vandercook Lake Food Pantry to benefit Vandercook Lake Student families. New this year: Make your appointment.
MS/HS Annual Food Drive
November 9th-13th
Help out your community by donating non perishable food or hygiene items. Thank you for your support.
Classroom competitions are going on!
Mrs. Flippin's class would like to thank First Baptist Church of Jackson for sponsoring our class to receive $1 books each month. This month they received "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. It's a wonderful book about friendship and making sure no one feels left out.
Morning Career Center bus will be leaving at 7:45am until further notice. Please make sure your student is to the school no later than 7:40.
Please remember to vote today. A 'yes' vote will ensure that our schools receive the full per-pupil amount from the State. A 'yes' vote is a 5 year extension on our Non-homestead mil and doesn't apply to primary homes! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING IS COMING NOV 16
If you are interested please sign up in the front office. Remote students can call the office to sign up. Need a current sports physical/questionnaire to join.
High School Girls Basketball tryouts are next week!!
All 9th-12th grade girls are welcome. Must have a current sports physical on file in Athletic office. Masks required.
11/9-11/13 Mon - Fri 4-6 pm in the HS Gym
Wear practice attire, athletic shoes and bring water bottle.
The Jayhawks battle back and take sets three and four but run out of gas and drop the fifth and deciding set 15-10 to Columbia Central. Great season and great effort tonight Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks drop the second match to Columbia Central.
Jayhawks drop the first set 25-17 to the Eagles.
10 minutes until the start of the first round of Volleyball Districts. The Vandercook Lake Jayhawks host the Columbia Central Eagles. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A few more tickets are available for tonight's home 1st round of district Volleyball. Go to: Vandercook Lake vs Brooklyn Columbia Central Event Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/132036
Codes: 2 tickets available per code.
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It's bowling time!!! Sign ups are in the front office. If you are a remote learner, please call the school and we will write your name of the list! Let's go Jayhawks!!! It's an exciting new year!!
MS/HS RETAKE picture day is quickly approaching! November 13th Lifetouch will be here from 10:15AM until Noon to offer picture retakes. If you have already had pictures taken but wish to redo them, please bring your old package with you.
Codes for pics are attached on flyer.
Jayhawk Nation: please remember to vote this Tuesday. Vandercook Lake has a Headlee Override Non-homestead Millage Renewal on the battot. For FAQs visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLtbYWqUWwJt97X82ZvbbHOIM5EJNRMax477x3dU1OQ/edit?usp=sharing . Go Jayhawks!
Final: Vermontville Maple Valley Lions 22 - Vandercook Lake Jayhawks 6. Great season Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
At the half: Vermontville Maple Valley 14 - Vandercook Lake 0.
At the end of the first quarter the score is 0 - 0. The lions are knocking on the Jayhawk goal line.
Cruella de Ville was at Townsend yesterday as there were puppies everywhere! Don’t worry- no puppies were caught. The students were very protective of them! Happy Halloween!
Mrs. Flippin's 2nd grade class had a Spooktacular Halloween at school today!
Townsend Staff enjoyed the Halloween fun! Check out Cruella Deville (Ms. Stanley) and all of her Dalmatians!
Have a safe Halloween, everyone!
Happy Halloween from and Sharp’s class!
Jayhawks “rock”!
Jayhawks “rock”!
The fourth grade classes had a great time celebrating Halloween with the parade and classroom activities. We would like to give a special thanks to all the parents and JFM for providing special treats and making today success!
The 6th grade team is having a sweet year!
Congrats to Vandercook Lake Volleyball and Coach Kenny Brokaw for the Jayhawks first conference title in 37 years. The Jayhawks share the title with a quality Manchester team. The Jayhawks are home on Monday v Columbia Center in the first round of districts.
Cascade Conference Volleyball Tournament: Jayhawks defeat a determined Michigan Center team 3-1. The Jayhawks await the winner of the Napoleon/Manchester match. #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Ms Sharp’s first graders followed a recipe and made Monster Mash!
These Kindergartners are learning about letters and sounds in the BEST WAY- with shaving cream! I wish this was how I leaned my letters and sounds! What fun!
MTD/SADD will be having a virtual meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00. New middle school and high school members are welcome! Email Mrs. Berlin for the link!
Vandercook Lake Football is playing at home in the 1st round of the Big 8 Man finals on Saturday, October 31st at 1:00 pm. We will be honoring our senior Football players, Cheerleaders and Band members at 12:15 pm before the game. We hope you can make it early to celebrate these great kids with us! Due to Covid protocol spectator numbers are limited.
Just a reminder that virtual students can pick up their report cards and school pictures from 2-2:30 and 5-6 tomorrow. Please go to the front in the circle drive and someone will come help you.
Please remember to vote on the Non-homestead Millage Renewal proposal that is on this year's ballot. A 'yes' vote will ensure FULL per-pupil funding for the next 5 years. The millage does not increase a homeowner's taxes. Go to www.vandyschools.org for more details.
Reminder that report cards start coming home today for in person learners. Because of COVID, we will not be asking for our orange envelopes to be signed this quarter. Thank you.
MS/HS Annual Food Drive: November 9th-13th.
All non perishable foods welcome! No expired food please.
Homeroom class competition flyer is attached.
Order your Holiday Poinsettia's from the Class of 2021. Sale starts now and ends November 9th. See a senior to order yours today.
Ms Sharp’s class practiced sight words with a Halloween Move It brain break!
Jayhawks defeat North Adams-Jerome 50 - 8. Great effort Jayhawks!
Jayhawks are up at the half v North Adams-Jerome 28 - 8. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats KD and Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=795091907957208&id=100023692176567&sfnsn=mo
Editing Police: to serve and CORRECT!
Ms Sharp’s class has been working hard on sentence structure. Today we became Sentence Chefs! We can cook up silver platter sentences!
Red and White Day!
Vandercook Lake Online Spirit Store Now open. Including youth sizes. Order now for delivery by Christmas! Store closes on 11/3.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLPRD
1st Graders showing their school spirit on Red and White Day! Go Jayhawks!!
School pictures are in for MS/HS students! If your child is a remote learner and needs to pick up their pictures, please stop in the office anytime this week or next before 3pm!
The HS/MS held a lockdown drill at 8:45 today, good job staff and students!
The all senior lineup takes the third and final set in tonight's match with East Jackson. The Jayhawks finish 7 - 0 verses their conferences foes in the regular season. Great job Jayhawks!
Jayhawk volleyball takes the second set v East 'nothing easy about them' Jackson. All senior lineup in for the third set. Sincere apologies for the previous typo Trojan Nation.
Volleyball takes the first set v Easy Jackson 25 - 11.
Please remember to vote on the Non-homestead Millage Renewal that will be on your November ballot. A 'Yes' vote will ensure FULL per-pupil funding for the next 5 years and does not increase a homeowner's taxes. Go to https://www.vandyschools.org/ for more details.
Jayhawks win 54 - 30 over New Buffalo.
Football is up 40 -18 over New Buffalo with 5:50 left in the 3rd qtr.
Varsity football is up 26 - 18 over New Buffalo at the half.
The Jayhawks take the third set and sweep the Addison Panthers 3-0. Great effort tonight Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the second set v Addison.
Volleyball comes out strong and takes the first set v Addison.
Please remember to vote on November 3rd. We have a Non-homestead Millage Renewal proposal on the ballot. The proposal ensures that we receive the full per-pupil amount from the State. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
The current electrical issues we are experiencing will NOT have an impact on tonight's sporting events. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Due to electrical issues, Vandercook Lake Schools are canceling all in-person instruction for Friday, October sixteenth. Students who are able to participate remotely are expected to do so on Friday. Foodservice for Friday through the weekend will not be available.
A HUGE thank you to Lowes for donating 50 boxes of N95 face masks to our school district! Thank you for keeping our students safe!
Kindness ROCKS!
Kindness ROCKS!!! We hid rocks today since tomorrow is a half day. The kiddos really look forward to looking for rocks on the playground.
Attention ALL Career Center students! There will be NO Career Center on Friday October 16th due to the half day of school. You are expected to show up at 7:40am and go to your homeroom where you can work on your classes until our dismissal at 11am.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UU7n12RBS9TLgKtOtKQxyQNJqruvqNOBH5exZoxFW-k/edit?usp=sharing
MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TRYOUTS
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
You must have a Sports Physical/Questionnaire on file with the Athletic office to try out. Must be academically eligible and attend all tryout dates.
(Conflicts must be discussed with coach prior to tryouts)
When: Tuesday 10/20, Thursday 10/22 & Friday 10/23
Time: 3:15 to 5:00 pm
What to wear: School colors, practice attire, tennis/cheer shoes
What to bring: Sports Physical if not already of file, Great attitude, the desire to learn and be a part of a great program.
MUST WEAR A MASK!
All Boys and Girls in Grades 7-12 interested in playing basketball this year please sign up in the MS/HS front office. If you are a remote learner just give us a call and we will add you to the list.
Jayhawks take the fifth set and the match v Manchester. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks come back strong and take the fourth set and have tried the match at 2-2.
Jayhawks take the third set and now down 2-1.
Jayhawks drop the second set. Now are down 2-0 to Manchester.
Jayhawks drop the first set 25-22.
Ms. Stanley got to create a pumpkin symmetry project with Mrs. Swaenepoel’s 5th/6th grade class! I don’t know who had more fun, Ms. Stanley or the kids?!?
Attention MS/HS math students: If you are having issues with Khan Academy, they are working on it.
Tonight's JV Volleyball game will have a start time of 5:30PM with doors opening at 4:45PM. Good luck Jayhawks!
Voting 'Yes' on the November Non-homestead renewal proposal will ensure that our district receives the full per-pupil amount from the State. This DOES NOT impact taxes on a homeowner's primary residence. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
Today's Board Meeting at 6 pm can be attended in person. We are also going to live stream the meeting via Zoom. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86723870575?pwd=a3dLU01nMXNJMmxXUzA5aDZSdlVHUT09
Adding another layer of safety this week with clear desk dividers. Every student in the building has one:)
Our Jayhawks ROCK!
Our Jayhawks ROCK! Here are some of our finds
Good morning, Bus 28 for MS/HS students is running late today. We do have a bus on it's way to pick up students who normally ride that bus. Please look for Bus 27.
More 2nd graders having fun with pumpkins! After reading "How Many Seeds are in a Pumpkin?", we decided to test what we learned from the book and see how many seeds were in different sized pumpkins. We also had to use our math skills by putting the seeds in groups of 5s or 10s.
Today is 2nd grade, we finished our story titled "How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?" by Margaret McNamara! We predicted and actually counted how many seeds were in our 4 pumpkins! What a blast!!
To receive full funding from the State, every school district must periodically ask their voters to restore their Non-homestead millage. This is not a tax increase and is only applied to non-homesteaded properties. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake
Good luck Varisty Volleyball & Varsity Football as they are on the road this weekend!
Volleyball is at Lenawee Christian
Football is at St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran at the Kohn Sports Complex
Mrs.Siegrist and her fourth grade students want to thank VCL juniors and fire cadets Brandy Pickell, Triston Cavender, and Connor Seal for an amazing presentation filled with life saving information. Students learned about a possible career as firefighters and watched as the high schoolers showed them how to don and doff their equipment.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for 10/9/2020:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UU7n12RBS9TLgKtOtKQxyQNJqruvqNOBH5exZoxFW-k/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawks drop the second set and come back to win the third set and the match v Bath. Division 4 power Lenawee Christian is up next.
Varsity volleyball takes the first set v Bath.
Voter information on this November's Headlee Override non-homestead millage renewal. https://www.vandyschools.org/article/313635?org=vandercook-lake #BeleiveAchieveSOAR!
The MS/HS conducted a fire drill today at 1:00pm, good job Jayhawks
A HUGE thank you to our after school
Reaching Higher program who had our kids decorate our entrance. Everyone loved the messages this morning!
Snazzy Snack Fun with our virtual students in Ms Sharp’s class was a success!
Thank you Mr.Tello for all of your hard work planting mums at Townsend! They look beautiful!
Mr. Tello gave a lesson to Young Five students on parts of plants as he worked on planting flowers at Townsend!
Attention Vandercook Lake MS/HS families!
Vandercook Lake's next board meeting will be Monday, October 12th. The meeting will take place in our high school media center and will start at 6 pm. Anyone planning to attend the meeting will be required to wear a face covering. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Proud to be a Jayhawk! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/10/vandercook-lake-volleyball-team-enjoying-its-last-dance-under-coach-kenny-brokaw.html?fbclid=IwAR1Lk46UKxZb1P4Vq7SwS
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms Sharp did some special invitation deliveries today to her virtual students! Count day tomorrow will be so much fun with our special morning zoom meeting!
A great 3.4 years and still some history to write. Congrats Vandy Volleyball and Coach Kenny! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the third set and the match over MC 25 - 12. Coach Kenny wins his 100th game! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the second set v MC. 25-19.
Volleyball takes the first set v Michigan Center 25 -13. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is COUNT day!! Every student who checks in with their teacher will be entered to win a FREE Subway gift certificate! Don't forget to check in-we have TONS of certificates to give away!!
#Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Townsend families: Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day and Count Day. Virtual students can come get their pictures between 1:30-2:30. Any student who comes to school, picture day, OR attend both AM and PM meetings set by their teacher will be entered in a drawing for one of four brand new bikes!!!
Young fives exploring apples! Sorting graphing, counting, language books, and of course tasting!! Yummy applesauce!!
A letter to our community. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADGA3bim3Qhg_Yyg_dqnMdZigBvGXlELXK2M5hmMFH0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Our 1st graders love to end the week reading with Flashlight Friday!
Varsity volleyball defeat the Maples of Adrian in two sets. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity volleyball defeats Britton-Deerfield in two sets and is now taking on the Adrian Maples.
Jayhawks ROCK!
Our Jayhawks ROCK with kindness!!!
Fifth graders presenting their European explorers project.
Townsend JFM Food Bag Information
Attention Middle School Football Players and Parents. We just got word from East Jackson they need to reschedule today's game to tomorrow 10/1 at 5pm. Player bus will leave VCL at 3:45pm tomorrow. Thank you.
Science fun in first grade today! Ms Sharp’s class made apple trappers to help them collect apples from their individual orchards.
Important picture day message for remote/combo learners. If your name begins with A-M, your pictures will be taken between 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Letters N-Z, pictures will be taken from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please wear a mask to enter the building. Directions will then be given for pictures.
MS Code for online ordering: EVTSJVTNV
HS Code for online ordering: EVTH7XMSM
MS/HS Picture Day is almost here! In person learners will have pictures taken from 7:45am-12pm on Oct. 2nd in the MS Gym. Forms are located in the HS office, or packages can be ordered online.
MS Code: EVTSJVTNV
HS Code: EVTH7XMWM
Remote/Combination learners will have pictures taken from 1:30-3:30 Oct. 2nd. Important information for pictures will follow soon for these learners. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, 782-8167.
Kindness Rocks!
Kindness Rocks! Last Friday’s finds.
Townsend's Picture day is coming up on October 7!! Fliers were sent home today :) Please call the office if you have any questions
Last chance to order! Vandercook Lake Fall Team Spirit Stores close 9/30!! Get your gear today!
Volleyball Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCL Golf Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVLG Cross Country Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVXC Football Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCF Cheer Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLCHR #GOFIGHTWIN!
Jayhawks win 30 - 26. Way to go Jayhawks!
Wildcats score with 48 second left in the 4th qtr. Jayhawks lead 30 - 26. 2pa fails. Onside kick anticipated.
Wildcats score with 9:20 left in the 4th qtr. 2pa is stuffed at the goal line. Jayhawks lead 30 - 20.
Cooper with another running touchdown. 2pa is no good. Jayhawks lead 30 - 14 with 1:43 left in 3rd qtr.
Cooper with the keeper and Cheney with a tough run for the 2 pt conversion. Jayhawks take a 24-14 lead with 6:12 left in the 3rd qtr.
Jayhawks score with 21 seconds left in the 2 qtr and convert the 2 pt conversion and now lead at the half 16 - 14. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Wildcats score and convert the 2 pt conversion. Wildcats 14 - Jayhawks 8..
Marcellus Wildcats pass their way to a td. 2 point conversion fails. Jayhawks up 8-6. 6:49 in the first qtr.
The Jayhawks strike early and take an 8 - 0 lead v the Wildcats of Marcellus. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Ms Sharp’s class reached their goal! We can independently read for 20 minutes! We celebrated with ice cream sundaes today!
Mrs. Smith’s class were enjoying exploring about leaves today! Call is right around the corner!
Ms. Stanley had some fun hiding rocks for our “Kindness Rocks” today! A special rock found by a special 4th grader! Way to go Noah! He got an extra treat from the principal too!
MS/HS Picture day is coming October 2nd! Picture forms are located in the front office or please feel free to access our school picture day account through the provided codes for a paperless order!
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Wonderful lockdown drill today at Townsend! Well done!!
Volleyball seniors honored at last night's victory over Grass Lake.
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#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Volleyball honors their senior players before taking Grass Lake in 4 sets. https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/09/vandercook-lake-volleyball-celebrates-emotional-senior-night-with-win-over-grass-lake.html
SOARING!!!!
Informational flyer on our non-homestead millage proposal that will be on the November 3rd ballot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/162o5Dvt-GOYW9V838oi6-01K1_ybOug-/view?usp=drivesdk
A beautiful day for today's Jayhawk Jamboree! Go Jayhawks!
On November 3rd, VCL will be asking voters to renew a Headlee Override Millage. The millage must be renewed every 5 years and was last renewed in 2015. This is NOT a new millage and will NOT raise your taxes. Click the link for the proposal's FAQs document. https://bit.ly/3mQsYlI
“Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” All week long, our 1st graders have been enjoying and applying reading strategies with the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. They learned that sometimes the hardest part of something is just getting started. Today, they made a mark and showed their creativity with their own dot!
Vandercook Lake Fall Team Spirit Stores are coming on 9/21!!
Volleyball Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCL
Golf Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVLG
Cross Country Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVXC
Football Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020STHVCF
Cheer Link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/2020VCLCHR
#GOFIGHTWIN!
Students celebrated Constitution Day!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
Townsend Kindness “Rocks” project! Students in Mrs. Schirmacher’s class design and decorate rocks with positive messages on their break times and hide them for the kids to find during recess! All students enjoy finding the positive messages!
The MS/HS conducted a fire drill at 9:30 today, good job Jayhawks!
Celebrating students is what we love to do! These kids were recognized for SOARing and making good choices at school! Well done!
Just a quick reminder that if your student is going to be absent, please call the school to report it. Thank you!
MS/HS picture day will be held on October 2nd. In person learners will have pictures taken in the morning. If you are a remote/combination learners,not here normally on this day, please come to have your picture taken at 1pm in the MS Gym. We will be allowing remote students in one at a time, following our covid guidelines, to have school pictures taken. Bring your mask and your smile!
The Jayhawks take the fourth set 33 - 31 and the match v Hanover 3 - 1. Way to go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks take the third set against the Comets 25-23. Go Jayhawks!
The Jayhawks drop the second set 24-26 to the Comets.
The Jayhawks take the first set 25-14 v the Comets in varsity volleyball action.
The first match of the volleyball season is a big one.... Vandy heads to Hanover to take on the Comets. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
An important message in regards to a reported case of COVID-19 within our community.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Vandercook Lake High School is offering the PSAT to all freshmen this September 22, 2020 @ 8:00am in the Middle School Gym. All freshmen are encouraged to take the exam. The exam lasts around 4 hours. Check your email account for study materials.
Attention Jayhawk Family:
A great opportunity has flown in for our community. Starting Friday, September 18, 2020 we will be handing out lunches that cover all 7 days of the week at NO COST to any child 18 and younger. Lunches will be handed out in our circle drive every Monday(for M,T), Wednesday(for W,TH) and Friday(for F,S,S) from 9:30am-10:15am. This program will continue every week through December 18th. Children do not need to be present at the pickup. You must sign up on the google link below for pickup. This will help us make enough lunches for everyone interested. https://forms.gle/P7nApjZ1NtANNCSA8
All children 18 and younger qualify.
#BelieveAchieveSoar!
Middle School Football Meeting & Practice Monday, September 14th @ 1:45 to 4pm at the VCL Fieldhouse.
Our adorable Kindergarteners enjoying some recess time!
Our adorable Kindergarteners are enjoying some recess on this fun Friday!
May we never forget the events that took place 19 years ago.
Congratulations go out to Morgan LeFaive for setting a new Vandercook Lake High School record last night at the Addison Jamboree at Lake LeAnn Golf Course. She shot 40 on a Par 37. Go Jayhawks!!
Townsend families: All day tomorrow on K105.3 fm is Pep Rally Friday!!! Listen tomorrow to Jamie Stanley and Scott Leach at 7am, Jason Tello at 12pm and Darci Webb and Rene Smith at 4pm as we celebrate our wonderful school and community!!! Believe. Achieve. SOAR!
Jayhawk Nation: starting Wednesday, September 23rd, students will be released early on Wednesdays. Wednesday released times will be 12 noon at the Middle/High School and 1 pm at Townsend Elementary.
Vandercook Lake MS/HS held a Tornado Drill at 1:00, good job Jayhawks!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, September 14th Board of Education meeting: https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86980963211?pwd=WFZNRUpmbjljQmY4Q0VMVE5GR2ZWUT09
APPLY FOR PRESCHOOL TODAY!
For questions, please call Mrs. Casto at 517-867-6252! ☺️
Middle School football practice begins September 9th after school from 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm. Bring your own water bottle.
School has been cancelled for Tuesday, September 8th due to a power outage.
Thank you everyone for a fantastic start to the 2020-2021 school year. Please remember to bring your Chromebook, mask, and water bottle tomorrow. Also, a reminder that Thursday and Friday are 1/2 days. Go Jayhawks!
Looking forward to our first day of the new school year. Remember that all 'in-person' students and bus rides MUST wear face masks. Please ensure that your student has their mask and a refillable water bottle. Carefully and safely...Let's get this school year started!
Jayhawk Nation: with warmer temps headed our way, a decision has been made to switch to half-days on Thursday and Friday. Release times for W/Th/F will be 11 am at the MS/HS and 12:05 pm at Townsend. Sack lunches will be provided to all 'in person' students.
Attention bus riding families: bus stop times are currently being worked on. Please anticipate a call on Tuesday letting families know the approximate time their student can expect to be picked up in the morning. We appreciate your patience and understanding on the matter.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
A great start to the 20-21 school year. Townsend"s Pre-K-1st grades held their outside 'Meet the Teacher' event. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Drive in Registration & Material pickup for all Middle and High School Students. Please come into parking lot and follow signs. Can't wait to see you next week!!
MHSAA Announced today the difficult decision to postpone football until the spring of 2021. This decision was based on feedback and input from the Governor’s office, state health department officials, member schools, collegiate conferences and individuals on both sides of the issue. Plans will be shared soon regarding allowed fall coach-player workouts as well as concepts for the spring football season dates, format and playoffs.
Farmers to Families food boxes are available today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11am to 12:30pm. A big shout out to our food service personnel, they make it all happen! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
INTERESTED IN FREE PRESCHOOL?
Contact Mrs. Casto for questions at Danielle.Casto@vandyschools.org or at 517-867-6252!
Preschool begins in October!
MS/HS families: Our Return to Learn Plan is available on our website at www.vandyschools.org . Please read and fill out the commitment form that is linked in the document or go to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aDvjaNxQf6asWXT3FITe6jcTJcXFkhCGwq78zbtO1U/edit?usp=sharing
MS/HS Return to Learn Plan
Good morning Jayhawks! Just a quick reminder we will be serving lunches at the HS circle drive from 11-12:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until August 25th. Have a great day Jayhawks!
Jayhawk Nation. An overview of our Return to Learn plan has been added to our website. Go to www.vandyschools.org to review the plan. Upon adoption, building-specific plans that will address many of your questions will be released.
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Login information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, August 10th Board of Education meeting: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92307325916?pwd=VEcwTk4yYXVSa25UUVRJK1VaRnZ6QT09
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF & HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY BEGIN NEXT WEEK!
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS COMING NEXT WEEK!
ATTENTION MS & HS FOOTBALL PLAYERS:
Please check in by the field house on Thursday, August 6th from 6 to 7:30 pm if you are interested in playing football this season.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes are here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
We are excited to announce Kevin Smith as our new head varsity track coach. Welcome Coach Smith! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our favorite preschool teacher, Mrs. Casto will be featured on Bart Hawley today!! Check out all the great things happening with her program:)
Class supply lists 20/21 for Townsend Elementary.
MS/HS Families: Here is a link to a survey to assess your needs for the 20/21 school year. Thank you for your help. https://forms.gle/dvMN1ageZPmVNZvb7
Dear Jayhawk Community,
As you review our return to school plan please keep in mind that you have the option to return your student to school 5 days a week for face to face, keep your student home for remote learning or a combination of the two. More info to follow soon.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pick up from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pickup 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Farmers to families food boxes here today! Free to all community members, while supplies last! Pickup 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Happening at 5:30! Kindergarten Roundup! Front lawn at Townsend! Come on down and say hi!
Happening in 15 min on the front lawn at Townsend! Come on down and say hi:)
Parents: with all the concerns about our kids wearing masks for the day, start practicing small time increments wearing masks together and build time up. Also, students will be allowed to take them off when they’re outside and eating. The Jackson County ISD offers some great tips to use.
The Summer Food Program is passing out chicken patties to anyone that lives in the community today! You also can pick up free lunches for anyone 18 years or younger. Serving time is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
A general overview of how our district anticipates learning will look like depending on our regions MI SAFE START phase we find ourselves in. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTfWkEHAAAWCW7rmERnfHD-OzrXG6DRv/view?usp=drivesdk
MS/HS return to learn plan:
https://youtu.be/dZ9v55pGCOY
One more time. https://youtu.be/MSrBAg2tsQ8
An update on our district's progress as we develop our Return to Learn plan for the 20-21 School Year. Building specific updates can be anticipated in the upcoming days. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-vLsLCsUEO92-kDNpaGBEsR0ujhlLZR/view?usp=sharing #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
So more helpful tips to go over again with your children. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
As we prepare for the new school year, please refresh your students on these important rules that will help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Looking forward to seeing all our young Jayhawks, August 26th is quickly approaching! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A message from the Superintendents of Jackson County:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZ2-0LebJaLlCBvmPuC6H_VDDpwXUuHilxTZWK6OxT8/edit?usp=sharing Stay safe Jayhawk Nation. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Come one, come all to Kindergarten Roundup at Townsend Elementary School on July 30 from 5:30-6:30. Come meet the teachers, hear about how much fun your child will have all while learning and growing in a safe, caring environment! Wear a mask and bring your junior Jayhawk!
Kindergarten Roundup is July 30 on the front lawn at Townsend Elementary! The informational meeting will begin at 5:30pm. Bring your phone, your mask, and prepare to come meet our amazing Kindergarten teachers!!! Children who have not yet received a readiness packet and Tshirt can get one at this time! Can’t wait to see you there!
Look what our summer food program is passing out today! Fresh fruit and chicken patties to all community members while supplies last. We also are passing out free lunch and breakfast to anyone 18 years or younger. Program runs from 11:00 a.m until 12:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce Donna LeFaive as our new Athletic Director
We are excited to announce Jennifer Coppernoll as our new head varsity girls golf coach. Welcome Coach Coppernoll! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
WARNING: If you are a parent or grandparent, there is a tissue alert when viewing this video! Here is a link to the Vandercook Lake High School's Class of 2020 Commencement Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KJ4ZNmM9QlMXYUT3w7KGpim2g_q5jAB/view?usp=sharing
We are excited to announce Brittany O'Rourke as our new head varsity girls basketball coach. Welcome Coach O'Rourke! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
We are excited to announce Brandon Britton as our new head varsity wrestling coach. Welcome Coach Britton! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
We are excited to announce Erik Jacobson as our new head varsity baseball coach. Welcome Coach Jacobson! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Vandercook Lake Graduation on JTV
Logon information for the upcoming regularly scheduled Monday, July 13th Board of Education meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99142064943?pwd=V2Vjb1F4OVVBMUZCaDQ0UkxLQkNodz09
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a safe and peaceful Independence Day!
Vandercook Lake 2020 Graduation on JTV!
A friendly reminder that we will be serving lunches (11 am - 1 pm) on Wednesday and Thursday of this week as a result of the 4th of July Holiday. We do not anticipate having produce/cheese/meat boxes on those days. If anything changes, we will post the updated information.
MSHS office will be closed July 1st - 3rd. We will open back up on July 7th for July summer hours. Thank you.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools are pleased to announce that they will be providing free breakfast and lunches to our students in need all through the summer!! Starting July 1st lunches will be served Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the MS/HS circle drive.
Friday, July 3rd no lunches. They will be served on Thursday July 2nd again from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
HELP WANTED!
Get your Farm to Family fresh produce box today 11am-1 pm at the MS/HS circle drive. Open to all of Vandercook Lake Community! Mark your calendar with the last 2 dates for the produce box, July 10th & 24th
MS/HS Summer Hours
The Vandercook Lake Lions Club will be hosting the 1st Annual Vandercook Festival on the Lake, on Saturday, July 18th.
Interested in FREE preschool?
We are now accepting interest forms for the 20-21 school year. Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the application process or wonder if you would qualify, please reach out to our Director, Danielle Casto at danielle.casto@vandyschools.org!
Logon info for the upcoming June 22nd Special Board meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93286593184?pwd=MGFyRWFxbTdxNkl1QmdoYjhUaVErZz09 Meeting ID: 932 8659 3184 Password: 1S64EQ One tap mobile +19292056099
Logon info for the upcoming Special Board meeting: Join Zoom Meeting
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Vandercook Lake Athletic Cash Bash coming soon!! Don't forget to purchase your 50/50 tickets!
A little trip down memory lane for our Class of 2020. Thx Chloe L. for the video. https://youtu.be/sSi5jqK5tnY #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Nation, please take a couple of minutes and fill out our survey at https://bit.ly/30JS3pN . The information from the survey will allow us to better understand and address the needs of our families for the upcoming school year. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend families: Our summer hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. Other appointments can be made upon request.
Due to the continuance of Social Distancjng restrictions in the Governor’s Executive Orders, the Junior/Senior prom is canceled for this year. We wish you a safe and restful summer.
Just a sneak peak at some of our Jayhawk gear. Check out the rest at https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/vcl2020 . Available to order online until June 18th. Get yours today!
Tonight's Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The livestream will be availble at https://meet.google.com/vrt-vxzo-kdi or by phone at +1 904-900-0677 PIN: 386 464 349#. The meeting will start at 6 pm.
Here is Colleen Stapley's funeral information from her daughter:
She cared deeply for her students and the Vandercook community. The visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 9:30-10:30 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Clark Lake, Michigan. After that is the mass and the internment will take place at South Jackson community church cemetery on South Jackson Road. As far as donations go, donating school supplies to Townsend elementary in her memory would be greatly appreciated.
Vandercook Lake Middle/High School materials return. June 11th & 12th, 10AM-2PM
Photos from our 2020 Commencement Celebration. https://jtv.tv/vandercook-lake-high-school-virtual-graduation-6-4-20-photo-gallery/
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HZQbycDIYBgu3tApvlNZW5hhZbxXcPfD #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The entire Jayhawk Nation mourns the loss of one of our great educators.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUUGQRR0s2jhwy38MN3e3a4nMhjDOwEhaE-jRhBDEr4/edit?usp=sharing
Weekly update:
https://youtu.be/wb0vCqlx5ps
We got to celebrate our teachers and staff today! Our Appreciation Celebration was a nice way to end this crazy school year!
We are live!
https://youtu.be/n_XTml7b224
Class of 2020 Commencement filming live feed.
Check out Townsend Elementary artists in the Jackson County Schools Virtual Art Show at jxnartteachers.org.
Just under three hours until the Commencement for the Class of 2020 starts. It will look different, but it's will still be awesome. Proud of our graduating Jayhawks and looking forward to today's celebration. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Townsend families: if you were not able to drop off Chromebooks and chargers and pick up student items, we will be distributing Monday, June 8 from 6-7pm.
Vandercook Lake Middle School's entrees in this years Jackson County Student Art Show. https://www.jxnartteachers.org/jxnartteachers/vandercook-middle-school/ Again, great job Mrs. Boldt and our Jayhawk artists. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake High School's entrees in this years Jackson County Student Art Show. https://www.jxnartteachers.org/jxnartteachers/vandercook-high-school/ Way to go Mrs. Boldt and all of our artistic Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our June 8th Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The livestream will be availble at https://meet.google.com/vrt-vxzo-kdi or by phone at +1 904-900-0677 PIN: 386 464 349#. The meeting will start at 6 pm.
Jayhawk families, take a look at what was handed out today with our free lunch program. One per family! Families that didn't receive a box on Wednesday can get one this Friday while supplies last. Reminder, lunches are M/W/F from 11am-1pm at the high school.
Attention Seniors:
Dear Seniors and Families,
We have redesigned the Commencement scheduled for June 4th to take advantage of the latest EO that increased the outdoor gathering size to 100. At their allotted time, parents will accompany their graduates into the building to record their message and then rejoin the rest of their family outside the building at the main entryway where the graduate’s name will be announced. The graduate will receive their diploma presented by a board member in front of their family. This allows all family members the chance to be present when their graduate’s diploma is presented.
After receiving their diploma the family and graduate will make their way over to another area for photos. After photos, we are asking that the family proceed to exit the campus in order to keep the gathering size within the EO.
All speeches will be filmed in the gymnasium and JTV will still film the ceremony to be aired at a later time.
The LiveStream will be set-up outside to capture the graduates receiving their diplomas.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday