Van Dyke Community: During Friday night's final regular season home football game, we will be celebrating the life and contributions of Ms. Nila Carter, former VDPS educator and longtime dedicated Van Dyke supporter. Come on out to our Stadium at 7:00 to see friends and honor Ms. Carter, because if you know Van Dyke, you know Nila! We'll do a special presentation and dedication at halftime.
A true VDPS legend, the First Lady of Warren, Queen of Macomb County: Eleanor Bates has sadly passed away, but not before making an impact on the lives of countless people around her. We know so many will want to pay their respects. Thank you, Eleanor, for serving the school community and beyond with grace for decades.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/warren-mi/eleanor-bates-11497793
Are you worried about technology, SOCIAL MEDIA, and how it seems to take over your child's free time? Concerned about inappropriate messages, content, and how it can affect the brain? Mark your calendar for next Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 and share an evening with us talking more about this inevitable phenomenon. We'll see you at the VDPS Auditorium for Protecting Young Eyes. Tell a friend or two, and let's make it a great night.
Support the Abes and their journalistic abilities. Help Ms. Johnson and her Yearbook crew get a new DSLR camera! You can vote for the winning grant submissions five times each day until October 22nd by clicking here:
https://www.classroomcash.org/voting/submit?id=161
Today is World Mental Health Day! Take care of yourself and others, and remember that you never know what someone might be carrying with them daily. Thank you so much to all of the mental health support staff in our schools and beyond. We need you every day. Don't hesitate to reach out to someone if you need help or extra care.
Good evening, Van Dyke Community. There's a need to clear up a rumor that is floating around on social media. The real facts are here:
Today, we had a brief, less than ten minute lockdown at Lincoln Elementary so that the Warren PD could investigate a call they received. The report was false and there was no suspect in or near our schools. Everyone is safe and tomorrow will again be business as usual.
Hey there, VDPS Community! Are you ready to come show your school spirit this evening? We'll start with our Homecoming Parade at 5:30 around the Lincoln area, starting at the Auditorium and heading down to Studebaker, then back up to our CTE building. The big game will follow against the alma mater of our Superintendent, the Hazel Park Vikings. Come on out and support the Lincoln Abes. We'll see you there!
VDPS is thankful to Meemic Agent Julie Manetta for providing an Amazon gift card for student programs in the district. What a generous gift to help us start the year! She also brought some yummy treats and swag for our staff, as well as grant information for educators. Thank you so much, Julie!
High School students and parents: There are two big events coming up that you need to know about! Check out the Detroit Black College Expo this Saturday, and the FAFSA Workshop next Thursday evening. The FAFSA shows most of us how we can actually pay for school and get things moving - don't delay and don't be shy.
Check out pics from this fun Van Dyke Field Trip on Friday! Our K-8 classrooms had a blast at the Warren St. Anne Sausage Festival's "Special Needs Sneak Peak" annual event! Thank you to our Special Services Department staff and the generosity of the St.Anne Festival Committee for making this great event happen!
Happy Friday, or should I say Happy Day of the Brown Jug? Be sure to join us tonight for some community fun and friendly rivalry. Food trucks will arrive at 5 and the game begins at 7. Watch the Abes take on the Panthers to see who will take ownership of the Jug in year 77. We'll see you all soon!
Good morning, Van Dyke Community. What's more important than taking care of your own health? If you're not healthy, everything around you stops. This Saturday, the Macomb ISD is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair with FREE screenings and events for all ages. Please check it out if you are able.
Attention high school seniors: The 15th Annual Warren College Fair is just over a week away - Have you registered yet ? Click on the link to be sure you are able to participate next Tuesday, September 26th at Warren City Hall.
https://app.strivescan.com/students?id=12027&fbclid=IwAR00s2499Bs9SiU_ks0zPZrLXpD8IdWeYEaQvRGH9m-xyl7Us5ot_xJ23rk
Happy Thursday! Although our Friday Footballers will be away this week, don't miss the Brown Jug game at home next week. This tradition will be in its 77th year, and we'll be celebrating with Center Line. See the flyer for more details and join in the fun as the Abes and the Panthers play for the Jug at 7pm on Friday, September 22.
Good morning, Van Dyke Community! How about some positive messages from our students and elsewhere for Wellness Wednesday? Remember that it's ok not to be ok - just don't give up, and don't trip on what's behind you. We've got your back. This wisdom was shared by two of our students at the last home football game, via their hoodies!
Thank you, Pastor Mollenkamp and the Woodside Community, for donating a busload of backpacks for our students! Not only are they stylish, they're full of school supplies. We'll get them to those who need them and this will surely help us to have a great year in VDPS, together. Mr. Breithaupt was happy to be around to help unload and thank Pastor Tyler when the goodies arrived.
Please see the attached flyer for our upcoming Special Needs EXPO being held at the MISD on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9am – 1pm. There will be activities for children, vendors, presentations, performances, and lots of food and fun!
This is a FREE event for students with special needs and their families!
Good morning, and welcome back to week two! We can be silly and caring at the same time, and we can also be our best selves every day. Let's learn and grow together.
Good morning, Van Dyke Community. Don't forget that students are off and the district will be closed Friday and Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Tonight at 7:00, you can start your long weekend by coming to support the Varsity ABES as they take on St Clair HS at our Stadium. It should be less steamy than last Thursday, and Harry the Football Dog is ready for another win!
Our first full day has been a success, thanks to everyone involved. As we prepare for the rest of the week and beyond, be sure to get your students registered and wish our staff good luck as they remember how to best conquer the machines. We'll see you in school tomorrow!
