Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a reflective and inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great time celebrating MLK Diversity Breakfast with four of our great students from Vandy. Thx to the Jackson Big Brothers/Big Sisters for sponsoring our table. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Vandercook Lake Public School Community:
On Wednesday, January 8th, school administrators were informed of a possible threat to the middle/high school. This report came to the administration after school had dismissed for the day. The administration immediately notified the Jackson County Sheriff’s office and started to conduct an investigation into the matter.
Through a collaborative investigation, the identity of the student responsible for making the statement has been verified. The district has been notified by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department that the student who made the original statement has been detained as a precautionary measure as the investigation continues.
With the student currently under the direct supervision of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, it has been determined that the Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th, 2020. Parents and students may notice an additional police presence at the start of school. The additional police presence was requested by the school district.
I want to assure our community that we take these types of threats seriously and that the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.
Scott Leach
Superintendent
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Boys basketball final: Vandercook Lake 52 - Lumen Christi 54. Great effort Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSoar!
At the half: Vandercook Lake 20 - Lumen 29. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Welcome back Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Middle school girls basketball begins today! 7th grade will go from 3-4:30pm and 8th grade from 4-6pm in the middle school gym.
Middle school girls basketball and wrestling begin this Monday! Make sure your physical is on file in the office!
Happy New Year's Jayhawk Nation! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAcheiveSOAR!
NHS wishing residents a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Wishing the entire Jayhawk Nation a safe and relaxing Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 6th 2020! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A big shout out to our hero’s for coat donations – thank you!
A great story to share. A parent whose child enlisted in the Navy was hoping to have banners hung on McDevitt Ave. to honor her son and five other 2019 graduates that are now in the Navy serving our country. When the utility poles on McDevitt were deemed as not an option she asked the schools if she could hang the banners at our school. The banners were hung yesterday through the generous assistance of Johnson Sign (Mr. Jim Johnson) and Mr. Kevin Hull. We hope this will serve as a reminder of all the Jayhawks who are currently serving our country in the different braches of the military. #JayhawkStrong #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Girls basketball drop their game with Manchester.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your announcements for the MS/HS for today. Stay warm Jayhawks!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Jayhawks run out of time v Homer.
At the half: Jayhawks 25 - Homer 35.
Varsity boys v Homer. Let's go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Good luck to our Bowling, Cheer and Boys Basketball teams tonight. Boys basketball is home v Homer. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Vandercook Lake Public Schools would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful Winter Break. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Nice concert Jayhawks!
Celebrating our music students hardwork with a little cocoa, cookies and holiday music! Ms student council is also selling candy grams! Buy one and send it to your friends!
Good luck to our middle school cheer team as they travel to Grass Lake tonight for their final competition of the season! You make us proud Vandy cheer!!
Here are your announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Getting ready for Thursday night concert
Thanks again to our high school choir who provided top notch entertainment at this past Monday's board meeting. It's safe to say they are the best choir in the county, PERIOD! Great job Mrs. S. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Congrats V Cheer!!
Go Vandy @ Christmas Cheer Invite
Go Jayhawks!!
Our annual boys youth basketball tournament is just around the corner! Please feel free to contact the hs office for more information!
Are you sad you missed out on purchasing one of the Athletic Boosters' DELICIOUS apple pies?! You're in luck, because we have a few left to purchase! Stop into the high school office during the week before 2:30p.m. to purchase one for your holiday dessert. Cost is only $8!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Help support our football program!
Come on out and support the Girls Basketball team as they take on the Spartans of Springport. Tip off is at 6 pm. Good Luck to Coach Willis and our team. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
MS Student Council spreading some holiday cheer!
Please join us for a ms/hs holiday music concert and refreshments December 12th!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your morning announcements for the MS/HS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
Closets getting empty? Our lost and found closet is very full! We have hoodies, coats, jackets, shoes, and bookbags. Please come collect your belongings before they are gone. All items in the lost in found will be donated at the end of December.
Missing a pair of glasses? Please stop into the hs office to SEE if they might be yours.
We are on to 🏀, 🤼, and *\o/* but the 🏐 program gets one more shout out. https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2019/12/game-changing-performers-from-the-jackson-area-high-school-volleyball-season.html?fbclid=IwAR237O7s1y2Dx6QA1k6r6e0CfbJLNuO7ydy2BaU2_xDBSGqwOmVKlwXMS0U
Thank you staff and students for participating in our lockdown drill. Thanks for helping to keep our school safe! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
At the half.
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are your MS/HS announcements for the day:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
The 7/8 Grade Holiday Concert was awesome. Great job Mrs. B and her students! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Don't forget that tonight's middle school concert starts at 6 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
8th grade boys basketball v. Michigan Center.
7th grade drops their game to Michigan Center 33 - 17. Keep working hard Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
7th grade boys basketball action v Michigan Center. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Terrific Tuesday fun! Happy Thanksgiving everyone🦃
Kaely Howard signs to play volleyball at Jackson College. Congrats Kaely, all the hard work is paying off. Go Jets! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade tradition: The Mighty Jayhawks Matching Band.
There is still time to go to tonight's downtown Jackson Christmas parade and see the Vandercook Lake marching band in action. Go Jayhawks
There will be an open gym for girls basketball in grades 6,7, and 8 this Sunday from 5pm-6:30pm. This will take place in the HS gym.
Apple pie pick up will be tomorrow November 23rd, in the HS cafeteria from 10am-2pm!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nGCqqDUYU5Xby7KPfhwdZef9yzuCEzC3dfUwWPioAQ/edit?usp=sharing
8th grade boys taking on Manchester. Check out the referee. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Pictures of last night's Regional Finals complements of J-TV. Great season Volleyball Jayhawks! https://jtv.tv/mhsaa-division-3-volleyball-regional-at-leslie-vandercook-lake-vs-hudson-11-14-19-photo-gallery/
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake drop their match to Hudson in 5 sets. The Jayhawks battled back after doing the first two sets and capture the 3rd and 4th set before losing the final set 15-10. Great Season Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Vandercook Lake drops the first set to Hudson.
In 1.5 hours, Varsity Volleyball plays for a Regional Title. Come out and support our Jayhawks! 6 pm, Leslie High. $6. #WeGotThis! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Urgent Alert: Townsend Elementary students that ride bus #27 (Balcita) will be delayed getting home. Their bus was hit by a car at the end of the MS/HS run. Townsend students riding bus #27 are currently in the Townsend Gym waiting for another bus to pick them up.
VB regional fan bus leaves for Leslie at 5:15pm tonight! Meet at 4:30pm in the cafe to enjoy pizza courtesy of our very own Coach Brokaw! Cost to ride the bus is $7, which includes admission! Cheer on our volleyball team as they battle their way to our first ever regional title!
Tonight, our VB team sets out to make school history.They take on Hudson for a Regional title and a trip to the semi-finals. They need your support! The match is at Leslie High School (straight up 127) and starts at 6pm. Tkts are $6. Fan bus info call 782-8167.
Jayhawks, Jayhawks don't be shy, stand up now and YELL your cry! VICTORY- Let's bring home the volleyball regional win tomorrow night! We want as many students as we can get to represent our student section tomorrow night at Leslie! Cost is $7; This includes admission to the game.You must pay in the office and sign up. Coach Brokaw will be buying pizza for all who ride the spectator bus!
We want the ...Regional... Championship, and we're going to win it as a team. They can throw out all those great....hitters...setters... and great defensive players...., but there's going to be one team that plays solely as a team. No ....young lady.... is more important than the team, no coach is more important than the team. The team, the team, the team!
If we think that way – all of us – everything you do, take into consideration what effect does it have on my team? ......Think what a great thing it is to be part of something that is the team!
We're going to win it. We're going to win the championship.....because we're going to play as a team. Better than anybody else in this...
regional, we're going to play together as a team. We're going to believe in each other, were not going to criticize each other, we're not going to talk about each other. We're going to encourage each other!
When we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it's going to be .....Vandercook Lake!...
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Thx Bo!
Let's do this Jayhawks!
This team plays in the Regional Finals this Thursday v the Hudson Tigers. The game is at Leslie and will start at 6 pm. We need to bring a loud and rowdy student section for this game. Jayhawks, are you up for this one? #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawk Volleyball team defeats the Bath Bees 3 - 0 and advance to the Regional Finals that will take place on Thursday, November 14th at 6 pm. The Jayhawks will play the winner of Hudson/Hanover. The Regional Finals will be hosted by Leslie High.
Attention Jayhawk Family:
We would like to inform you of a situation that occurred this afternoon. High school administration
investigated rumors of a student that was in possession of a weapon. The student in question was
immediately detained as the investigation was carried out. The results of the investigation found an
unloaded BB gun in the students backpack. At no time was there a threat to our students and staff.
Good luck to our Jayhawk Volleyball team as they head to Leslie to take on Bath High School in Regional first round action. The match vs Bath starts at 5pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The bus for MS boys basketball at Hanover will leave at 4:10/15 tonight. The game will have a delayed start around 4:50/55.
Tonight's spectator bus for Varsity Volleyball Regionals will leave for Leslie tonight at 4:10PM. Please meet out front in the circle drive.
Don't forget to sign up in the front office to ride the fan bus to Leslie High School to cheer on our Varsity Volleyball team in regionals tomorrow night! We must have at least 20 people ride the bus in order to have a spectator bus.
JV girls basketball tryouts for this evening have been canceled.
Vandercook Lake Middle High School will be dismissing at 2:10 p.m. today to ensure elementary students will be released at normal time.
Weight lifting for tonight has been canceled.
Reaching Higher has been canceled for this evening.
Middle school boys basketball practice has been canceled for this evening.
Attention girls in grades 9 & 10, tryouts for JV Girls Basketball will begin tonight from 6-7:30 in the HS Gym. You MUST have a physical on file to tryout. Please stop into the front office to sign up.
More great pictures from last night's district championship.
Congratulations to Coach Brokaw and our four seniors who helped capture the volleyball program's second consecutive district championship.
Photos from tonight's District Championship. https://jtv.tv/division-3-district-volleyball-grass-lake-vs-vandercook-lake-11-7-19-photo-gallery/ #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake will play at the Leslie Regional. The Jayhawks will play next Tuesday at 5 pm. The opponent is still to be determined. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake Jayhawks. Your District #83 Champions. Great job girls. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Twenty minutes until our Volleyball Jayhawks play for their second straight District championship. They will be taking on the Grass Lake Warriors. First serve is at 7 pm at Vandy. Come on out a cheer them on! Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our apple pie sale ends tonight!! Our athletes will be making phone calls tonight to family and friends to make sure they are ready for their holiday dinner. Pies will be made and available to pick up on November 23rd. If you receive one of these phone calls, it is legitimate.
Missing a diaper bag? We found it! It's waiting for you in our high school office!
Night 2 of Volleyball districts begins tonight at 5:30pm, with doors opening at 4:30pm. Just a reminder, admission will be $6.00 and NO passes will be allowed due to this being an MHSAA district event.
School closings will be announced by text, phone, LiveFeed, Twitter and Facebook. We will also call in the school closing on WILX (Channel 10).
State Police winter weather guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0tpRB3Ld6Nj_HiBZpoOLzenHiHpom0R/view?usp=sharing
The unofficial results show that the sinking fund passed. 331 yes votes to 307 no votes. Thank you to everyone that helped get the word out. Thank you Jayhawk Nation! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that polls are open until 8 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
For those of you who are voting today, voting is still open at Jackson Free Methodist Church despite the construction. Voting is located in the back of the building.
Information for Tuesday's vote. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Hey Jayhawks, there have been reports of phone calls made to members of our community requesting money for a fundraiser for Vandercook Lake basketball. This is NOT a Vandercook Lake fundraiser.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Volleyball districts kick off tonight at 5:30PM with Napoleon vs Grass Lake here in our high school gym! Doors open at 4:30PM. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $6.00 each. There will be no passes accepted during districts.
More pictures of Andrew Frohm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Andrew Frohm finished 2nd in the Division 3 Cross Country State Finals with an unofficial time of 16:16. Congrats Andrew, the Jayhawk Nation is proud of you! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The sun is shining in Brooklyn. Good luck to Andrew Frohm as he is set to run in the State Cross Country Finals at 11:30. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that our Music Booster's Craft Show will be held this Saturday at the high school. Doors open at 9 am and the event goes until 3 pm. Come on out for a fun time and a great cause. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk Nation, please remember to vote on November 5th.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=drivesdk
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
More of Fun Friday
Fabulous Fun Friday
There is still time to purchase an apple pie! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VGrAdnlKHxZqgigTfu_L9zzazqRsaaz5GofYmoGkijU/edit?usp=drivesdk
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Happy Halloween Vandy! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great pictures from the Cascade Conference Volleyball tournament. The Jayhawks finished third in the conference and now are set for districts which Vandercook Lake will host next week. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10221258820886979&id=1440536466
Thank you, kitchen staff for making Halloween lunch so spoooooky! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Yearbook students are hard at work creating pages! You can order your 2020 yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com
Go Jayhawks @ Conference
Quiz Bowl Tournament! Go Jayhawks😀#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Attention boys in grades 9-12! Basketball tryouts are just around the corner! Come be a part of this awesome team and hardworking program! You must have a physical on file to tryout. #itsagooddaytobeajayhawk
The 2019 Fall Choir and Band concerts are in the books. Great job Mrs. Szekely and our musical Jayhawks. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Great concert Go Band!!
Don't forget about tonight's Music Programs. The concerts start at 6 pm in the high school gym. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Attention middle school boys in grades 7th & 8th! Basketball tryouts are currently going on today in the middle school gym until 4:30pm. There will also be tryouts tomorrow from 3pm-4:30pm. You must have a physical on file to tryout. We can't wait to see you there!
Hats off to Mrs. Szekely and our high school band as they drummed their way to the Springport Marching Showcase's 'Best Percussion' award. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Boys Cross Country Regional action at Ella Sharp. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Girls Cross Country Regional action at Ella Sharp. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
#VANDYHALLOWEEN
Thank you staff and students for participating in today’s tornado drill.
Celebrating the future of Jayhawk volleyball. Good luck to our Jayhawks as they take on Columbia and Springport tonight.
Take a look at the new addition to our corridor entrance. Thanks American 1 Credit Union. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We were serenaded this morning by our amazing choirs! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Quiz Bowl vs. Grass Lake. Go Jayhawks! # BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Hey Jayhawks! Just a reminder that our Fall HS Athletic Awards for Football, Cheer and Girls Golf will be held Monday October 28th at 6pm in our HS cafeteria. We will be recognizing fall athletes and serving delicious apple crisp and ice cream! All parents of these athletes are invited as we recognize these athletes and their accomplishments! Volleyball awards and Cross Country award will be held Nov. 14th.
Vandercook Lake fights off a determined Michigan Center team and takes the match 3-1. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
MTD/SADD students with Walton Insurance Group taking pledges to not text and drive #BelieveAchieveSoar
Volleyball waiting for their turn for warmups. The Jayhawks are at Michigan Center and are playing in their final regular conference match of the season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSoar!
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
The Jayhawks drop their match to Saline and finish 3rd in the Gold Bracket. It was a great Day and a great effort. Way to represent the Vandy Nation verses all these large schools. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks defeat South Lyon in three sets. Next up, top seeded Saline. Let's go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball moves on to the gold bracket in the saline invite. The Jayhawks split with Monroe and Novi and took two from the Lady Dutch to end up 4-2. The Jayhawks now take on South Lyon with the winner advancing to take on top seed Saline. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It's a great day to be a Jayhawk. Our new cafeteria tables came in today. The district use restricted food service funds to purchase them. These funds can only be utilized to purchase items for the food service program. Thanks to all that helped today. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Thank you staff and students for participating in our fire drill on this beautiful fall day!
Just a reminder that there is NO school on Monday October 21st. Enjoy your three day weekend!
After defeating Napoleon in three tough sets, the Varsity Volleyball team honored their four seniors. Thank you Olivia, Erika, Kaely, and Anne. #JayhawkPower #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Andrew Frohm of Vandercook finished first in the Cascade Conference X-country finals in 16:19. It is the third consecutive race he has earned a personal best time. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jawhawk volleyball taking on the Grass Lake Warriors #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks take the first set v Napoleon in volleyball action.
In case you missed the Bart Hawley Show. Great things are happening at Vandercook Lake!
https://jtv.tv/vandercook-to-ask-voters-to-approve-sinking-fund-ballot-proposal/
#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
The 2019 Volleyball Hype Video. https://youtu.be/QpIGwp6tBcA
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball goes 10-0 and take home first place and the hardware at the Lenawee Christian Invite. Way to go Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks are 8-0 in today's Volleyball round robin. The have defeated Sand Creek, host Lenawee Christian, Summerfield and Huron Valley. Whiteford is up next. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Let’s go RED! ❤️our Jayhawk band! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawk ticket winners for this week, thanks for soaring! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A friendly reminder that the November 5th Sinking Fund initiative will be discussed at this Monday's Regular School Board meeting. The meeting starts at 6pm and is held in the high school media center. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5
Practice for MS cross country and MS football has been canceled for today. MS cross country, meet at the park tomorrow at 2pm for your meet.
Getting ready for our slot on today's Bart Hawley Show. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks have GOALS! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Another example of all the local support for our district. Thank you to all the local businesses that support our district and the students we serve.
Attention 5th and 6th grade boys interested in playing youth basketball this year! There will be signups for travel basketball coming soon...
Work Hard Jayhawks!
A reminder that the upcoming Sinking Fund initiative will be discussed at next Monday's regularly scheduled board meeting, which starts at 6 pm on the high school media center.
Varsity Volleyball defeats Grass Lake in three sets. Great effort Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
6th grade band working on whole notes. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
SINKING FUND Q & A - Monday October 14th at 6 pm in the high school cafeteria. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=sharing
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Walking down the K-2 hallway and saw these powerful pieces of student work. YET is such a wonderful word, it's honest but offers hope and optimism. All children can learn, just some take longer than others. The word YET sends a strong message that they can do it, just not YET!
Way to go Andrew. https://jtv.tv/frohm-wins-hudson-xc-invitational-event/ #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandy’s finest - Awesome drum line
Are you ready for some football?
7 pm kickoff! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A perfect night for football. The game v Addison starts at 7pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
November 5th Sinking Fund information. A presentation and the opportunity for Q and A will take place at the Oct. 14th Board Meeting. The meeting starts at 6 pm. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting will take place today at 5:45 pm in the MS/HS Media Center. We are planning on the meeting lasting one hour, so individuals can still catch our home Varsity Football game at 7 pm. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks, Jayhawks don't be shy, stand up now and yell your cry! VICTORY-tonight 7pm, home against Addison!
This weeks SOAR winners - Congratulations!
Halloween is in the air!! Our MTD will be hosting a Halloween dance on October 25th. 6th grade students will have their dance from 5pm-6pm, followed by the 7th/8th graders from 6:30pm-8pm. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. There will be a costume contest so be creative!
Working on bag lunches for our half day today! Thank you kitchen staff🥪❤️#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
This dynamic dual sporter just shot a 92 and came in 4th in the conference. Great job Mo! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Financial aid night. Thank you John George Foundation, Baker College and CCAC! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Due to weather, Middle School cross country practice is cancelled for today. We will, however, have practice tomorrow
Volleyball goes toe to toe with Hanover. The Jayhawks drop the first two sets, then come back strong to take the next two before dropping the final set and the match 12-15. Keep swinging girls. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Another cool picture from this morning. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Thank you staff and students for participating in today’s fire drill. Thank you for making our school safe! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Another BEAUTIFUL day at Vandy!
Another BEAUTIFUL day at Vandy!
Band invitational! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Here is an informational presentation about the upcoming Sinking Fund initiative. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jzcS3E1XlQW4qBmgBJS02N393SsKvNFPAx_5LHYtsVI/edit?usp=sharing
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
We hope to see you at tonight's Band Invitational. The Invitational starts at 5:30 pm. Come on out and listen to some great music while supporting our Marching Jayhawks. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Blood drive today! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Fun Friday chalk art❤️#BelieveAchieveSOAR
SOAR Fun Friday! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Our first SOAR Fun Friday! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Hey Jayhawk Fans!! There will be a spectator bus to Manchester tonight to cheer on our Varsity Football Team! Be at the high school by 5:30PM to ride the bus. Cost is $1 to ride; your $1 will be returned to you upon boarding to come back. You MUST sign up in the front office.
JV Football on a beautiful night! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Thank you staff and students for participating in our fire drill today. Thank you for helping keep our school safe. #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Looking forward to seeing everyone at tonight's Fall Festival. The weather is going to be perfect! A shout out to all of our volunteers that make such a great event possible. It's good to be a Jayhawk! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Just a reminder that MS sports pictures will take place tomorrow! Order forms are in the front office. #GOJAYHAWKS
Due to technical issues, we have switched our Athletic Calendar feed to:
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Please be sure to delete the old feed. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Attention Jayhawks!!! The start time for the Vandercook Lake HOME JV Football game scheduled for Thursday, September 26th will begin at 5:30PM. Bring your school spirit and your bug spray!!
Vandercook Lake Awards Night. What a great group of young adults. Very proud. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, October 4th. The meeting will start at 5:45 pm and will take place in the high school media center. We are planning for an hour long meeting. Stop by and join the group. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Information about the John George, Sr. Student Loan Fund Program. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Parents, please take a moment to read a letter from Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in regards to threats made to school communities. We hope you will take the time and discuss the topic with your child. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Thank you for all the lives you’ve touched Bonnie Harvey! We ❤️ our Grand Marshal!
Senior reps ❤️
Homecoming Reps#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Congrats to our King and Queen, Tade and Olivia! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
The Jayhawks run out of time and drop their game to Napoleon 20 - 24. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A great student section at tonight's game! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks score! They are down 14 - 17 with 8:44 left in the 3rd qtr.
A great crowd at tonight's game. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks are up 8 - 6 on the Pirates. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Homecoming Floats. Game starts at 7pm v Napoleon.
Looking good, Seniors!#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Homecoming Reps dressed to impress!😂#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Homecoming Pep Assembly!❤️❤️❤️Go Jayhawks!#BelieveAchieveSoar
Great weather and new roads, the parade is set to begin at 5:30 - see you soon!
Having fun at the MS Dance!#BelieveAchieveSOAR
It’s beginning to look a lot like Homecoming! Great job, Cheerleaders❤️#BelieveAchieveSOAR
Warming up for our PowderPuff
Middle school athletics on a beautiful day! Go Jayhawks!
Great school spirit!
A friendly reminder that EJ takes on our Volleyball teams today. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A shout out to County National Bank for sponsoring our popcorn bags! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Information about the upcoming Sinking Fund vote. Please remember to vote on November 5th.
Homecoming Info: Friday Sept. 20th, parade line-up at 5:00, parade begins at 5:30. At this time parade route is the same as last year, leaving high school parking lot down Golf, to Francis, to McDevitt, to Maurice.
Parents, you are invited to attend our Parent Advisory Committee meeting on Tues. Oct. 15th at 6 pm in the MS/HS Media Center. All are welcome to attend. Find out about School Improvement, PBIS and Security updates. If interested contact scott.leach@vandyschools.org
Senior Parking Artwork
Here is a link to the next month's breakfast and lunch menus. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kChoz7SEgTOa95w8srTLctStJzELzd2T?usp=sharing
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Another cool parking spot at Vandy! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
'Paint your parking lot spot' fundraiser is happening as we speak. Proceeds benefit our parent organized Grad Night party. Stop by the HS office for all the information. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Jayhawks, come on out and tailgate before the homecoming game v the Pirates. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Homecoming Representatives! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Senior Representatives!
Our Senior Homecoming Representatives! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
JV team in gridiron action v Michigan Center.
Varsity Volleyball defeat The Fighting Bees 2 - 0. The Jayhawks are now 15 - 1 overall and 1 - 0 in the conference. Keep working hard Jayhawks!
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Go JV football! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
A close game - Go Jayhawks
Varsity take the second set and the match v Lenawee Christian. Next up for the Jayhawks are the Fighting Bees of Bath.
Varsity Volleyball takes the first set in their match with Lenawee Christian.
A big thank you to American1 Credit Union for their sponsorship of our gym floor. They are another great community partner! Keep an eye out for our new banners that American1 will be providing to our district. Thanks again @american1creditunion #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Homecoming week begins Monday September 16th! We would like to congratulate the following students for being nominated by their peers as representatives for our homecoming court:
9th grade:Alivia Smith & Evan Crum
10th grade:Katerra Wright & Damien Rodriguez
11th grade:Emma Bushinski & Gaven Cooper
12th grade: Olivia Applegate & CJ Adams
Brianna Bailey & Nate Crump
Olivia Beilfuss & Tade Hiller
Erika Cheney & Brady Pickens
Homecoming is next week! How will you show your spirit? #BelieveAchieveSOAR
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Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESDEhMRaLrsYPKJaqGjlLvXK_t2m26WbaxbsFPrQ-0I/edit?usp=sharing
Today our middle school football team has their first scrimmage at Springport! Start time is 5pm. Our Jayhawks are pumped up for their game tonight !#Believe.Achieve.SOAR! #readyforsomefootball
Varsity Volleyball is now 13-1 overall and 1-0 in the Cascade Conference. Keep working hard Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://drive.google.com/file/d/16K7f8u4k4FKisYBAiq3B4bbduJ4lB53R/view?usp=sharing
The Jayhawks hold off a determined Manchester team and take their match with the Dutch 3-1. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks take the third set 25 - 13. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks drop the first set yet come back strong in set number two. Set the about to start. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
It's our time! Let's go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A big thank you to Johnny's for their sponsorship of our refinished gym floor. They are a great community partner! Thanks again Johnny's! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball kicks off conference play @ Manchester. Manchester is one of the preseason favorites to win the conference. It should be a great match. Come on out and support our Volleyball Jayhawks. JV at 5 and Varsity around 6:30. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Students and staff did a great job participating in our first lock down drill of the year today. Thank you for keeping our school safe! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Our Varsity football team takes on Michigan Center AWAY this Friday! We will be offering a spectator bus for students to ride to the game and back to the school after. The cost is $1 for the bus, and you will receive that $1 back once you get back! Come on out and support your Jayhawks!!
Checking out the future at the college fair! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Homecoming is just around the corner! We are looking for a Cadillac convertible to carry our Grand Marshall throughout our parade! If you have one of these awesome vehicles and would like to volunteer to let us use it for the parade, please contact the high school at 782-8167!
Camden Frontier hands the Jayhawks their first defeat of the season in the Gold Bracket finals at Jonesville. Good run Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandy drops the first set to Camden Frontier.
Volleyball defeats Addison 2-0 and advances to the gold bracket final. The Jayhawks will play the winner of the Camden Frontier - Reading game. Let's Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
The Jayhawks take the first set 25-20 over Addison.
Volleyball faces a well-known opponent in the Addison Panthers in the first game of the gold bracket. Let's Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Erika C. keeping the team laughing in-between games.
The student section is looking good!
Ready to cheer on the Jayhawks
A great night for a football game - Go Vandy!
A great night for football.
Bake sale at the football game! Proceeds go to the student section❤️
A message from the Superintendent:
Vandercook Lake Community,
this afternoon 911 officials contacted our district that there was a possible threat in the community and advised our buildings to go into lockdown as a precautionary action. When we received the call from 911, Townsend Elementary had just been dismissed and the busses were headed on their routes Bus drivers were directed to head to the Middle Schoool gymnasium to drop off our elementary students until further notice. Shortly after the final bus was unloaded, the district was notified by 911 officials that the lockdown could be lifted. Details were shared that the initial report turned out to not be true and the students were never in any danger. Students were quickly loaded back onto their busses and delivered home somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes later than their usual time.
As the Superintendent, I was proud of how our staff handled the situation. Parapros, secretaries, bus drivers, administration and professional staff all delivered during this situation to ensure that the students in our care were safe and comforted during these tense moments. I am so proud to call myself a Jayhawk and to be a part of such a wonderful group.
Great Job Jayhawks!
Hello Jayhawk families. We were notified by the Jackson Police Department after school today of possible suspicious activity in our area. As a precaution, both Townsend Elementary and the middle/high school went into a lockdown. As a precaution, all elementary busses were routed to the middle school gym until the information was received from our police department. After securing the area, the police notified our administration to lift the lockdown due to the fact that it was a FALSE REPORT. All elementary students who ride a bus are currently being safely transported home at this time. Busses will run 30 to 40 minutes behind. As always, our students and staff safety are our number one concern here at Vandercook Lake. Thank you for your patience.
Middle school football practice for 7th and 8th graders has been cancelled for today. Enjoy your weekend! We hope to see you all at the HOME football game tonight!!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS for today:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESDEhMRaLrsYPKJaqGjlLvXK_t2m26WbaxbsFPrQ-0I/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Football Friday!
Varsity Volleyball defeats Hudson 2-0. Great team effort Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball defeats Quincy 2-0. Next up is a quality Hudson Tiger team. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Go Jayhawks
First chemistry lab of the year in Mr. Jacobson's class.
Come out and support the student section! The car wash is happening until 6 tonight😀
Who's ready for some middle school football?! Here is the schedule for the 2019-20 season for 7th & 8th grade football: Sept.11th @ Springport; Sept. 18th HOME; September 25th @ Springport; Oct. 2nd HOME; Oct. 9th @ East Jackson;Oct. 16th HOME; Oct. 23rd @ Concord. Go Jayhawks!
Don't forget about the Student Section car wash today from 4pm-6pm in the high school parking lot! For a donation of $5, your car can be squeaky clean and ready for the weekend! #jayhawkstudentsection #vandypride
Jayhawk Nation, there is the potential for severe weather today. Be careful. #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
Support our student section at their car wash! Wednesday, September 4 from 4-6PM in the high school parking lot. Just $5! Go Jayhawks!
Varsity Football is in FULL SWING!! We will be offering a spectator bus for the following games:9/13/,9/27,and 10/18! Cost to ride the bus to the game will be $1 and when you get back on the bus to return to school, you will get your $1 back! Sign up will be in the front office
Donations from the car wash are going to support student section supplies! The car Wash will take place on Wednesday from 4-6 pm!
Good morning Jayhawks! Here are the announcements for the MS/HS today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESDEhMRaLrsYPKJaqGjlLvXK_t2m26WbaxbsFPrQ-0I/edit?usp=sharing
Wishing everyone in the Jayhawk Nation a safe and relaxing Labor Day. #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Are you ready for some football? Go Jayhawks!
The Jayhawk Drumline perfecting their perform for this year's halftime shows. A friendly reminder that the Varsity Football team heads to Springport tonight for their first game of the season. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
MS/HS music concert is on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 PM starting with the choirs!
Just a friendly reminder that our MS/HS release time on Wednesdays is 1:25 PM. Have a great day Jayhawks!
Vandy Varsity Volleyball getting some well deserved ink on M-Live. Thanks @jenna_kieser for the article. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR! https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/08/20a4b92e825832/vandercook-lake-volleyball-sweeps-clinton-and-northwest-at-trimeet.html
Varsity Volleyball defeats the Northwest Mounties two sets to one! Great job Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Varsity Volleyball takes two sets and the match v Clinton. Next up, the Northwest Mounties. Go Jayhawks! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A reminder that are JV and Varsity Volleyball teams are hosting their first tri-meet tonight starting at 5 p.m. Come on out and support our Jayhawks! #AchieveBelieveSOAR!
Due to our opponent not having a JV football team this year, we will NOT have a JV football game on Wednesday August 28th.
MS Football is in FULL swing! If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in playing football, we will be holding a morning practice this Friday August 30th from 9am-12pm. You MUST have a physical on file to practice.
Middle school volleyball practice for tonight is as follows: 8th grade will practice from 3-4:30pm and 7th grade will practice from 4:15-5:45pm.
Middle school sports begin today! 7th&8th grade volleyball tryouts will be from 4-5:30 in the MS gym; 7th&8th grade football will be from 3-5pm (pls meet at the fieldhouse); and Cross Country(grades 6-8) will be right after school until 4pm. You must have a physical on file.
Links to the four calendars for our district. Some of the old links were working. Copy each url and then paste the url into your calendar. https://docs.google.com/document/d/157-FrQ2BSHOybTO3ITjsskJGzuJ5YePgqBYwfiWv-NY/edit?usp=sharing
The Vandercook Lake varsity volleyball team placed 1st at their Summerfield volleyball tournament yesterday! 2 years in a row!
Join us at Vandy!
Varsity scrimmage.
Senior breakfast! Happy last first Friday❤️
Click on the link below to access the urls for our District, Townsend, MS/HS and Athletic online calendars. They are best viewed on the free Google Calendar App.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/157-FrQ2BSHOybTO3ITjsskJGzuJ5YePgqBYwfiWv-NY/edit?usp=sharing
Small School,
Big Opportunities!
Discover what our community school can provide to your child. Visit VandySchools.org for more information.
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
https://youtu.be/DbqWA5LqGhQ
The first lunch of the new school year. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake would like to thank American Office Solutions getAOS.com for being one of our new gym floor sponsors. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Vandercook Lake would like to thank MonsterMotors.com for being one of our new gym floor sponsors. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
PE Students enjoying our new gym floor.
Lunch crew getting ready for 1st lunch
Sign up for Youth Volleyball - Grades 2-6
#BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Youth Cheerleading forms in the Townsend office for grades 3,4,5,6 sideline cheer! Registration closes on Tuesday August 27. Forms/full payment can be turned into Townsend office in an envelope marked youth cheer!
NOTE- Registration forms are only for grades 3,4,5,6.
See you soon!
What: Vandy's Annual Block Party.
Where: Vandy High School.
When: tonight at 5 pm.
Come on out and celebrate the start to a new school year! #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Hey Jayhawks, just a friendly reminder that our Annual Block Party is set for tomorrow, Wednesday August 14. The party starts at 5 pm and is being held at the high school. Just a heads up that all the roads around the high school are under construction. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
Gearing up for the start of a new school year! Where did the summer go?
Gearing up for the start of a new school year! Where did the summer go?
Gearing up for the start of a new school year! Where did the summer go?
Gearing up for the start of a new school year! Where did the summer go?
Gearing up for the start of a new school year! Where did the summer go?
A sneak peak of the progress being made on the high school gym floor. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
A sneak peak of the progress being made on the high school gym floor. #BelieveAchieveSOAR!
#Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
https://youtu.be/6ZI5ABB-llI
6th Grade Parent/Student Orientation 8/14 @ 4pm MS/HS Library
There will be open gym for girls in grades 6-8 who are interested in volleyball, this Wednesday from 8pm-9:30pm. This will take place in our middle school gym.
Coach Wolvin interview. Looking good coach! #Believe.Achieve.SOAR!
https://jtv.tv/football-media-days-steve-wolvin-head-coach-vandercook-lake/
For your viewing pleasure! The football season can't start soon enough!
#Believe.Achieve.Soar!
https://youtu.be/K5iPzqsL-gs
As promised, here are updated pictures of the HS gym floor. So exciting! #BelieveAchieveSOAR
Look at the floors shine! Our custodial crew has been hard at work getting the school ready for the 19-20 School Year. Looks great 👍. #AchieveBelieveSOAR
Our staff members are at it again! This time they are adding their touch to the middle school area. Looking good. Thanks to our awesome staff for their efforts. #AchieveBelieveSOAR
Main gym floor work continues. First amount of stain should be completed today. Look for more pictures in the days ahead. #AchieveBelieveSOAR
Band playing 'Into the Storm'. https://twitter.com/VandySchools/status/1130909002093797378
Respect Assembly 2019! https://twitter.com/VandySchools/status/1131928679175598080
A great tradition at Vandercook Lake. https://twitter.com/VandySchools/status/1135612472457662465
NHS students making a difference. https://twitter.com/VandySchools/status/1134500842181206017
Graduation 2019 https://twitter.com/VandySchools/status/1134224842792886272