Van Dyke Public Schools

Dear Van Dyke Families,

Here is the bus schedule for 2025-2026!

What does your Sunday look like? If you want to have a few hours of family fun, head over to Fitz to see the K9s, watch a drone demo, get a backpack, and even score a new haircut! There will be buses running back and forth from the Athletics Entrance of Lincoln High School throughout the event. Thank you to the Warren Police Department for sponsoring the event and to the committee for making it possible.

Van Dyke Families: Supply lists are coming at you today! Here is the list for Lincoln Middle School:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIVGwFSPI1OjZH3fceuKqu4CV7cKsWQCi5SqhFG6I_M/edit?tab=t.0

We can't wait to see everyone next Monday, August 25. There's still plenty of time to enroll for anyone who lives in-district.

Yesterday, our General Motors interns were able to be a part of the Annual Showcase at the Tech Center and share their innovative projects from their summer work. They showed that Lincoln High School is a community pillar, our students care about others, and they know how to get things done with pride. You can see some of their projects here - learn more this school year!

New Opportunity Alert! Autumn Sun is partnering with the Office of Detroit City Council President Sheffield, Joseph Williams Walker Center and the Detroit HBCU Network on Center Field Detroit, a two day HBCU dance clinic and academic symposium, July 31 and August 1. Students will have the opportunity to train with members from some of the country's most famous marching band dance teams at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and participate in activities that reinforce academic excellence. Check out the flyer and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-field-detroit-registration-1406542138399?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

We're not done with posting end-of-year activities until we get Carlson into the mix! Take a peek at the laughter and learning from the last couple weeks of school. The smiling faces and inquisitive looks make our days, every day.

The fun didn't end at McKinley. Here are some pictures of year-end activities with staff and students at Lincoln Elementary. We love the smiling faces and can't wait to see everyone in the fall.

Good morning, Van Dyke Community! It's always a great day to be an Abe. As you rest and celebrate summer, take a look at some end-of-year pictures from McKinley, We love our happy students and families working with our amazing staff. Lincoln and Carlson are coming soon!

Thank you, Warren Weekly, for the fantastic article surrounding graduation. We send our heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2025 graduates in Warren and Center Line. Lincoln grads, we love you and know you'll do great things! If you get the Warren Weekly at home, you'll see even more pictures of our LHS scholars ready to take on the world. https://www.candgnews.com/news/2025-high-school-graduates-are-a-class-act-8483

Happy Summer! We hope you are enjoying a time of slowing down, spending time with family and friends, and settling into the new routines. So many celebrations have been going on - we'll share some pictures here for you to share in the joy. These include our Choir Concert; the Lincoln Middle School play; the Royal Ball; and our ROX group with special guest Mayor Stone. Stay tuned for a link to our graduation feature in the Macomb Daily.

What are your plans for Friday evening? Come out to support our SROs and the Warren PD while they play in the Battle of 8 Mile, with our first responders showing what they've got on the court.

Van Dyke's Summer Meet Up Eat Up Program begins June 23rd!

This letter is related to the incident at McKinley Elementary this afternoon.

If you don't have your plans set for this weekend, how about some entertainment while supporting the arts? The LMS Drama Club will be performing live this Friday and Saturday evening at 6:30. Come on out and see what they've cooked up for us. We'll see you there!

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we continue to support the best of the best here in Van Dyke Public Schools. Our staff is always #1! We'd also like to shout out some of our external partners who have been dropping off goodies for our top-notch educators. Thank you to John Gingrich's Meemic Insurance Agency for the goodie bags, GLP Associates for the pizza, and WeldAloy Specialty Forgings for the donuts. These unexpected treats really do help us get through the week!

Good morning. Please see below for information regarding early release at Lincoln High School today. We'll see you tomorrow!

Congratulations to Makenzie Jones, LHS Senior. After two years in our CTE Courses, Makenzie is CPR, OSHA, and ICE( NELDA) certified. A week after passing her NELDA, She was offered and accepted a position at Superior Orthodontics as an ortho assistant and will start this summer. Way to go, Ms. Jones! It's always a great day to be an Abe.

Also a few weeks ago, our community came out to support our Varsity Boys' Basketball Team, who made history as the first time Back to Back State Champions in Division 2. What a great day that was! We had a parade, some autograph signings, face painting, food trucks, laughter and love, dignitaries, and even three college signings. Our Abes and the VDPS community know how to come together and show up for each other.

Here's another awesome celebration of students and staff, and you've still got time to check this one out: Ms. Dutton's LHS Artists kicked off the 24th Annual Consortium Art Show at the Extra Credit Union on the 16th, which will be on display for another week or so. You can see a sneak peek of some of our entries here, including Amber Keen's Best in Show and pieces from Javaire Malone, Malaysia Franklin, Natasha Dorsey, Gabrielle Dorsey, London Rosier, Nearah Reeves, Jevelle Franklin, and many others. Don't miss your opportunity to see the professional display at 6611 Chicago Road!

So many exciting things have been happening, with so little time to post! Let's start with our Teacher of the Year recognition and celebration. Last week, our three division winners for 2025 were honored and celebrated with the winners from all over Macomb County. We so appreciate all they do with and for our students and staff. Van Dyke Public Schools Teachers Rock! Pictured left to right are Dr. Charity Dorgan (LMS), Mr. James Twork (LHS), and Mrs. Marina Zak (LES). Congratulations again!