Dear Vandercook Lake Staff and Families,
On May 2, 2023, Jackson County Intermediate School District will have a question on the ballot regarding the Special Education Millage Renewal. In the Jackson County ISD service area, which includes our school district, voters will decide whether to renew the 1.5408-mill property tax millage that voters last approved in 2017. No new taxes are being proposed. This proposal sustains the current millage and funding through 2028.
This renewal would cost homeowners with a market value of $100,000 or a taxable value of $50,000, $77.04 per year or $6.42 per month. If approved, this renewal would generate approximately $8,800,000 for the 2023-24 school year, allowing the Jackson County ISD to reimburse public school districts and local public school academies for their unreimbursed, but mandated special education costs.
During the 2022-23 school year, this millage brought $376,207 to Vandercook Lake Public Schools. Without this reimbursement, our district would be tasked with generating that funding individually, which would have an impact on current programs and resources that are available through our general fund, impacting ALL students.
Every registered voter who lives in our school district, whether a property owner, or not, is eligible to vote.
For more information, to review frequently asked questions or view the ballot language, please visit the Jackson County ISD website at www.jcisd.org.
Thank you.
Blood Drive coming Monday, March 6th to Vandercook Lake! Schedule your appointment today! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VandercookLakeHS
Townsend Weekly Announcements:
https://youtu.be/uOm20nR8a3I
Parents are invited to attend one of these sessions by Max Stossel regarding social media and your student. If you have a 6th-12th grader, you won't want to miss this workshop!
Our next evening Food Pantry and Jayhawk Exchange event for Vandercook Lake Student families is coming up. Please RSVP by 3/20 if you would like to take advantage of this evening opportunity.
As always the Food Pantry and Exchange can be visited on Wednesday's after school by appointment.
Blood Drive coming Monday, March 6th to Vandercook Lake! Schedule your appointment today!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VandercookLakeHS
It is with an abundance of caution that the Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be moving to a half day schedule Friday, March 3rd. With the most recent weather forecast, we feel it will be the best approach to getting students and staff home safely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our families. All night activities will be canceled. Stay warm, stay dry, and most importantly, stay safe.
MS/HS dismiss at 11:00am
Townsend dismiss at 11:55am
A few reminders about our Family Dance tonight from 5:30-7:
We will have games and treats in the cafeteria to enjoy.
We also have many items in our Lost and Found section- please take a minute to look over.
We can't wait to see everyone tonight!
Parents! Mark your calendars! Get your child registered today for Kindergarten!
JACC Career Night has been rescheduled! Please see flyer for details
The MS/HS will be open Wednesday, 2/29/23. We can't wait to have our students and staff back tomorrow!
Townsend families: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1) Early Release tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1
2) Popcorn Friday this Friday for Mrs. Johnson's class.
3) After looking at all of the upcoming spring events and sporting events and finding no other dates that work, we are going to have our Family Dance THIS THURSDAY, March 2 from 5:30-7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
It's a good day to be a Jayhawk!
Update for Tuesday, 2/28/23: Townsend is open. MS/HS closed. Please view update from Supt. Lowder linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ad_E1M9UoJZRka4IxIz9ZwlzmrIvavJn4quAveyZ9E/edit?usp=sharing
No school Monday, 2/27/23. Please read the update from Supt. Lowder linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cKIplTLZa4blze9Puknl5Wdfb1_8W9I5rvE8pCg90Ak/edit?usp=sharing
Please view the following memo from Superintendent Lowder regarding power outage updates and school closings.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cKIplTLZa4blze9Puknl5Wdfb1_8W9I5rvE8pCg90Ak/edit?usp=sharing
No school Friday, 2/24/23 due to power outages. Stay safe and warm Jayhawk families!
Due to the inclement weather, icy conditions and power outages, Vandercook Lake Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
No school today, Wednesday 2/22/23, due to inclement weather. Be safe Jayhawks!
Tomorrow is your last day to place your orders for the Keep Cozy Fundraiser for the Class of 2024! Don't miss out on grabbing some new warm Vandy gear!
Students in Miss Voss' class celebrated 100s Day in a fun (and yummy) way!
