Happy Friday! Van Dyke Families, get ready for something new. We are centralizing our communication to and from school staff. We'll be transitioning to Rooms so that you'll see all of your children's classes, teachers, activities, etc. in one place - connected to our website or app. Look for more info coming from school in the next two weeks.
Exciting day at Carlson Elementary as we expand our Early Childhood Special Education program with the opening of a new classroom! Welcome new ECSE teacher Ms. Drumm to Van Dyke.
Have you started looking at the FAFSA with your High School Senior? Don't get too frustrated just yet - we have a workshop coming up that will help you with all things FAFSA! Mark your calendars now for February 27th and breathe a sigh of relief. Be sure to register - We'll take care of you.
We're still talking about Friday's LMS Friendship Games around here. The staff vs. student game was so much fun, although the staff members may have needed a weekend ice bath after all that hustling. Our student athletes showed their stuff as well, but youth is on their side regardless of the end score! The LMS Cheer and Stomp team was right there to support and have obviously been practicing diligently. Enjoy a few pictures, but make sure you attend their last game in person tonight at 4:30, being held at Wilkinson in Madison Heights.
Good afternoon, everyone! Athletic events in Van Dyke are canceled for this evening, Tuesday, January 23. Stay safe and we'll see you tomorrow.
Good evening, VDPS Community! We will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 due to projected icy conditions. We will make a determination about evening athletic activities around noon. Be safe.
Thank you Myles Miller, Constituent Relations Director for Senator Paul Wojno, for visiting Lincoln High School earlier this month to see our Elite K-9s in action. Myles is seen here with Johnny Guerrero and Binx, after a demonstration and some treats for a job well done.
More smiles comin' at ya, even though our dental students look very serious here: Mrs. Lipiec caught Mariah, Lynzee, and Keith working diligently on our new itero scanner. State of the art equipment and career-ready students go hand-in-hand in our CTE programs!
UPDATE: PHONES ARE NOW WORKING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! Good snowy morning! We're glad you're all back with us. Lincoln Elementary School's phone lines are temporarily down. We are working on the problem and it will hopefully be resolved soon.
Due to the predicted dangerously frigid temperatures and wind chills for tomorrow morning all Van Dyke Public Schools will be CLOSED again Wednesday, January 17th. Do all you can to stay warm and safe, and check on those who may be in need of help.
Harry the Cold Day Dog wishes you some time under a blankie!
Good afternoon. Due to projections of dangerously cold wind chills tomorrow morning, Van Dyke Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be warm and safe, and check on your loved ones.
Happy Saturday, Van Dyke Community. I hope you are staying warm and safe. Remember that we do NOT have school on Monday, January 15th in honor of the life and legacy of the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will return on Tuesday.
Good afternoon, VDPS Community. The LHS Basketball games vs. New Haven tonight are cancelled due to impending weather events. As much as we all want to see the Abes play, we want everyone's players to be safe - that's a long drive! We do plan to have the wrestling tournament tomorrow at LHS. Be safe and enjoy the long weekend.
We sure do have some beautiful teeth and smiles coming out of Van Dyke! Today, Lynzee Mertens (second from left) was able to job shadow at Marlow Family Dental with Kamryn Ivy, LHS Alum (left); Diamond McBride, LHS Alum (second from right); and one other gracious young lady (right). Thank you to Mrs. Lipiec for creating limitless opportunities for our dental assisting students, in school and beyond!
Happy New Year, Van Dyke Community! Let's be hopeful that 2024 brings academic success, happiness, friendship, and positivity. We're glad you're back with us for another round of working hard with Van Dyke Pride.
Good morning, Van Dyke Community. The excitement in our buildings is so wintery-fresh you can almost taste it. Today, Tuesday, December 19th, is the last day for students before our holiday break begins. No matter what and how you celebrate, we hope you all enjoy and stay safe. Give out hugs and love all day, every day. We'll see you on January 3rd!
Our School Resource Officer S. Hernden shared how amazing our LHS Students are today, saying, "The holiday season is in full swing with so many families in need. The kiddos at Lincoln High School never cease to amaze me with their selfless acts of kindness. De'Anna Miller (9th grade), Erin Smith (9th grade), LaSondra Ray (9th grade), Neiamiah Terrell (9th Grade), L'oreal Allen (9th grade), and Zammara Satterwhite (9th grade), answered the call for assistance today. 34 bags of clothing were donated to the Lincoln HS Clothing Store and Community Closet. They all asked to help not only unload all the items, they also helped sort some of the donations. If that doesn't warm your heart - students helping those in need, I don't know what will. I have to give a huge "Thank you" to these extraordinary kids for an amazing job well done!"
We agree, Officer Hernden! The Van Dyke Community, and our caring students, really know how to make the world a better place for everyone.
Our Van Dyke ❤️'s are overwhelmed with gratitude for our Warren Firefighters, First Responders & Warren Meijer Store Staff as they hosted & funded our annual "Shop with a Firefighter"event for 30 students this evening! Thank you to our School Social Workers for helping to organize such a special event!
What are Mrs. Blanchard's snow kids up to this morning? Obviously, they are looking at some VERY old files! ;) I hope they're figuring out how to keep the snow away.
Good afternoon, VDPS families. I wanted to inform you that Lincoln High School, Middle School, and Elementary School were on a brief (roughly one minute) lockdown due to activity in the neighborhood just now. Everyone is safe and the lockdown has been lifted. Thank you to our SROs and the Warren Police!