Vandercook Lake Public Schools Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Check it out! Vandercook Lake has been the recipient of over $280,000 in grant funds this year! And we aren't done- there are a few grants we wrote and are waiting to hear back. Thank you to all our grant writers!

🛠️ Vandercook Lake Athletic Barn Clean-Out Day 🛠️
The Vandercook Lake Athletic Department is looking for volunteers to help with our Barn Clean-Out Day on Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for community members, parents, students, alumni, and supporters to lend a hand as we organize and clean out athletic equipment and storage areas. Your help will make a big difference as we prepare for the upcoming school year!
The Vandercook Lake Athletic Department is looking for volunteers to help with our Barn Clean-Out Day on Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30 AM.
This is a great opportunity for community members, parents, students, alumni, and supporters to lend a hand as we organize and clean out athletic equipment and storage areas. Your help will make a big difference as we prepare for the upcoming school year!

Vandercook Lake Public Schools needs 2 seasonal workers for grounds and maintenance work from June - August. Up to 20 hours per week, times are flexible. Interested candidates should email your resume to our Director of Facilities and Maintenance at tadd.fletcher2@vandyschools.org

Check out what we are serving up hot for the summer

Free Summer Lunches start Monday June 8 at Townsend Elementary cafeteria!
Monday thru Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
All the favorite meals and a tasty treat each day!
Monday thru Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
All the favorite meals and a tasty treat each day!

🚌Reaching Higher Summer Program Transportation Update🚌

In case you missed it, here is half of our 4th Grade Jayhawk Summer Birthday's! 🍉☀️⛱️💦🎈🎉

Medication pick up

Summer reading from the Jackson District Library

🏐 WE ARE HIRING! 🏐
Vandercook Lake is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our athletic department as:
🔴 Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
⚫ Middle School Volleyball Coach
Vandercook Lake is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our athletic department as:
🔴 Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
⚫ Middle School Volleyball Coach

Parents if your student has medication at the MS/HS office, please pick it up by the end of the day on Thursday, June 4th.

MS/HS Spring Exam Schedule
Our last day of School is Thursday, June 4th and it is a half day with dismissal at 10:50.
Our last day of School is Thursday, June 4th and it is a half day with dismissal at 10:50.

If your student brought their own lock and key for their locker, please remember to pick up the spare key in the office by this Thursday, June 4th.

If you brought any medication to the school for your student, please pick it up by this Thursday, June 4th!

Fifth grade families - come celebrate them at their send off on June 4 at 10:00 in the gym!

Kindergarten graduation reminder!

The Vandercook Lake Public Schools School Board's Informational meeting will be held at 5:30pm in the HS Library on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. See below for agenda discussion items.


Congratulations Dallas on 2nd place at States - clearing 13'6" in the pole vault, a personal best!


Our 1st graders enjoyed a trip to Abram's Planetarium this week. What a fun way to wrap up all of our learning about the Solar System this year! 🌎










