No School March 24-April 2. We'll see everyone back on April 3rd. Enjoy your Spring Break!
Varsity cheer members read to Townsend 2nd graders today for March Reading Month!
8th-11th graders are choosing their courses for next year. So many to choose from!
Algebra II students working in small groups on factoring quadratic equations.
Our Food Service Dept ROCKS! Fruit parfaits, fresh fruit and veggie bar, salads and deli sandwiches - everyday- for FREE! Not to mention all the delicious hot meals! New to the Al a cart menu- iced coffee! Vandy is the place to be!
We can't have a middle school movie night without the snacks! :)
Our MTD group (Most Teens Don't) participated in a great workshop today at the Career Center collaborating with peers from Jackson County.
Parents/Guardians- Don't miss out on your chance to hear Max Stossel talk about the effects social media has on your student! If you have a 6th-12th grader, this session is for you! Two opportunities, 3/13 at Parkside or 3/14 at Vandy HS. See flier below for details.
Due to the present road conditions and the forecast to continue to snow through 2 pm today VLPS will be closed today, 3/10/23. No school on Monday, 3/13/23. We'll see everyone back on the 14th!
Anatomy and physiology students completed a trial and error lab on the nervous system using puzzles, a timer, a data analysis sheet, and some friendly peer competition.
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
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!
Hope to see you all at MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences on March 9th, 3:30-6:00PM.
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
Welcome to our Jayhawk family, Marcy Shepherd! New Focus Room/ISS Supervisor.
JACC Career Night has been rescheduled! Please see flyer for details
Today will be a make up day for Driver's training, with class beginning at 1:40pm and running for two hours.