Vandercook Lake MS/HS is hosting a Winter Holiday Food Drive next week to re-stock our shelves for the Food Pantry on December 18th.
Students: Dress up for the Month of December!! Get into the HOLLYDAY Spirit!
UPDATE: Our evening Holiday Food Pantry and Jayhawk Exchange date has changed to Monday, December 18th from 6-7:30pm. Please RSVP by 12/13.
As the holidays approach, we are reminded of how hard they can be for several reasons. Our Jayhawk family is reaching out to our community to see if anyone would like to adopt a family (or students) from the MS/HS to help give them a good holiday. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ms. Curtis at the High School office. We hope you all have a special and relaxing holiday. Thank you for your kindness and support Jayhawks!
Updated MS/HS Athletic Events for this week. Hope to see you all out supporting your Jayhawks!
The MS/HS is placing a sweatshirt order for the Holiday season. If you are interested fill out this google form and drop off your money to the MS/HS by December 1st.
https://forms.gle/A8F6bSNxSKX7pcr37
Smile on Wheels will be heading our way at the end of January! They will be servicing students at the MS/HS who sign up for dental care. Forms are available in the MS/HS front office.
Thanksgiving break is right around the corner!
Please join us Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at Vandercook Lake MS/HS for a celebration of holiday music!
The holidays are approaching quickly! Please take a look at our fundraiser for our Junior class!
Vandercook Families,
Shortly before 1:00PM today, as some of the Townsend Elementary students were out for recess, a student reported that he saw "a man in the woods with a gun." The student also indicated that the man climbed up in a tree and pointed the gun at him. At that time all students were brought inside. Additionally, in an abundance of caution, all recess for the remainder of the day will be indoors. Once brought inside, a few other students reported that they saw "the man" in the woods, while others reported that they saw "something" but didn't know what it was they saw.
I was in the building at the time it was reported, so I went out to the woods. Officer Collins arrived about five minutes later and joined me. We walked the woods for about 25 minutes. We saw two deer, but nothing else. Officer Collins is currently in the process of interviewing students. We have had varying accounts from the size of the man to the color of his skin and the decriptions and colors of his clothing, along with varying reports of the "weapon" he had. We've been told it was a small handgun, a large shotgun and a crossbow "like the guy in the walking dead."
While we are taking this situation seriously, I do not have anything concrete at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and while a decision hasn't been made yet, there is a possibility that we may keep students in for recess tomorrow (Wednesday) to be certain that there aren't any other challenges.
Whenever students return to outdoor recess, Officer Collins and I will be present in some capacity along with our usual allotment of Parapros and Teaching Assistants on the playground. Please know that whenever that happens, it will be because we know it is safe to do so. as student safety is always our number one concern.
TL
Vandercook Families,
Shortly before 1:00PM today, as some of the Townsend Elementary students were out for recess, a student reported that he saw "a man in the woods with a gun." The student also indicated that the man climbed up in a tree and pointed the gun at him. At that time all students were brought inside. Additionally, in an abundance of caution, all recess for the remainder of the day will be indoors. Once brought inside, a few other students reported that they saw "the man" in the woods, while others reported that they saw "something" but didn't know what it was they saw.
I was in the building at the time it was reported, so I went out to the woods. Officer Collins arrived about five minutes later and joined me. We walked the woods for about 25 minutes. We saw two deer, but nothing else. Officer Collins is currently in the process of interviewing students. We have had varying accounts from the size of the man to the color of his skin and the decriptions and colors of his clothing, along with varying reports of the "weapon" he had. We've been told it was a small handgun, a large shotgun and a crossbow like the guy in the walking dead.
While we are taking this situation seriously, I do not have anything concrete. We will continue to monitor the situation and while a decision hasn't been made yet, there is a possibility that we may keep students in for recess at tomorrow (Wednesday) to be certain that there aren't any other challenges.
Whenever students return to outdoor recess,, Officer Collins and I will be present in some capacity along with our usual allotment of Parapros and Teaching Assistants on the playground when students are allowed to go back outside. Please know that whenever that happens, it will be because we know it is safe to do so.
TL
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Tutoring for MS/HS will be canceled for today, Tuesday October 31st. Please have a fun and safe Halloween!
MS/HS Picture Retake Day is tomorrow, October 25th. Please remember to bring your package back to exchange if you are getting retakes. As always you can order now if you missed picture day.
Our shelves are getting bare! Please help us stock our Food Pantry!
Our annual Food Drive is here. Classes are competing for prizes.
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month representatives! These students prove themselves in and out of the classroom to be leaders among their peers. Great Job everyone!
Middle School:
Alex Havens
Leah Fitch
High School:
Madelyn Riske
Zane Crum
Vandercook Lake it's HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME DAY! Hope to see you tonight! Gates open at 6:00PM, Kickoff at 6:30PM.
MS/HS Athletic Schedule & More for October 9th - October 14th
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
Vandercook Lake Community Homecoming Parade: 5:30PM (Golf to Francis to McDevitt to Maurice back to school)
Food Trucks at Football Field Gate Entrance 4:30-7:30PM
Youth Flag Football Games 7:00 & 8:00PM
High School Dance 8:00-10:00PM
