Scholastic Book Fair MS/HS
Thank you to all who contributed or purchased from the Book Fair this past week.
Good news!! If you did not get a chance to stop by to purchase books at the fair you can still order online. Orders of $35.00 or more get free shipping directly to your door.
The school will still get credit for your order.
Use this link to access our Book Fair:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/vandercooklakemshs
Or Scan the QR code in the attachments.
Books make great Christmas gifts!!!





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With the winter weather here we want to be sure you are getting any messages we are sending out in regards to Vandercook Lake Schools.
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Roll out the red carpet for our Competitive Cheer teams! Middle school is bringing home another 1st place and Varsity is bringing home 2nd place! We are so proud of our lady Jayhawks!!


First home varsity girls basketball game of the year- let's go Jayhawks!



Join in on the holiday spirit dress up days! (Middle/high school)

Check out the busy week in Athletics! We home to see you at our home events supporting your Jayhawks!

Middle School Movie Night!
Hope to see you all there!!!

Townsend staff was spoiled today when the retired (and always missed), Shelley Mannor brought in a whole table of goodies for them. She made a lot of students and staff members day! 🥰 She also decorated the office for Christmas!🎄🎅 Thank you, Shelley!! ❤️

Our VCL seniors are participating in the hot cocoa and scholarship event at the high school cafeteria today. Proud of our Jayhawks!






All community members are invited to our next Listen and Learn with Superintendent, Melissa Bradfield. This open forum will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm in the high school library.

Our middle school competitive cheer team is showing our conference that we are tough competitors! This is their second time earning 1st place! Be loud and proud Jayhawks!!



Great opportunity

Pictures don't do it justice. The 1st and 2nd grade music program tonight was awesome! Great work with our young Jayhawks, Mrs. Barrett!







Jayhawk 7th grade boys basketball grinded out a big victory against Jonesville! Now let's cheer on the 8th grade! Let's go Red! Let's go White!




Coming soon over our holiday break at the Michigan Theater in downtown Jackson, $1.00 movies! Save the dates!

Vandercook Lake Public Schools is hiring a bus driver! Find the full job description on our website at vandyschools.org
If you are a great candidate, send your resume to our Transportation Director at josh.carr@vandyschools.org
If you are a great candidate, send your resume to our Transportation Director at josh.carr@vandyschools.org

2 Days remaining for our Book Fair. The book fair will be open during lunch hours. The Fair's last day is Friday, Dec. 5th.
If parents wish to come and shop, please stop in the office throughout the school day and we can open the fair for you. There are lots of great gifts and stocking stuffers available.
If parents wish to come and shop, please stop in the office throughout the school day and we can open the fair for you. There are lots of great gifts and stocking stuffers available.



We are looking for helpers in the concession stand for a few events next week! Earn money for school programs by helping out. Help keep our concession stands running smoothly by donating a couple hours of your time. Use the link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAFAC2AA3FA7-59543547-vandercook
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAFAC2AA3FA7-59543547-vandercook

Townsend Elementary PTO is looking for adult volunteers to help with Santa's Secret Shop next week. Please sign up using this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAOcg2dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeLXRRMKoiES7oUDmiEOivPYTF2Q9lNLb0yPksf8fJpyNPd3Mrofv3p-k2N8M_aem_eHXDbxiBpLXltYBuvg6lJg#!/showSignUp/10C0548ABAC2FA0FFC07-60767948-santa

