Vandercook Lake High School

The Michigan Center School District s Superintendent is a part of the school board that governs the schools in the district and has its office located in Michigan Center, Mich. Established in 1857, the district comprises five schools offering classes from preschool through grade 12 to more than 1,500 students. Its high school curriculum is college preparatory and the majority of graduates attend two- and four-year colleges and trade schools. The superintendent delivers instructional programs and services based on the policies of the board that enhance the academic and personal potential of its students. It offers courses that follow the requirements of the state education board, and include parents as a major part of the education system, with numerous opportunities for parent training programs. The Michigan Center School District s Superintendent enables its schools to offer an extracurricular sports program, that includes basketball, volleyball, football, golf, cross country, wrestling, softball, baseball, track and competitive cheerleading.

Warner Elementary School provides learning experiences for students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers an accelerated reader program that is used to monitor and guide the reading practices and helps students in improving reading abilities. The school provides academic instruction in language arts, health and physical education, music, math, science, social studies and life skills. Warner Elementary School has a guidance department that counsels students regarding educational needs and personal problems. In addition, the school organizes a range of art activities and field trips, as well as sponsors various student events. Warner Elementary School is a part of the Western School District and is located in Spring Arbor, Mich.

Western High School has an enrollment of more than 800 students and is located in Parma, Mich. It employs over 45 professional teachers and offers art courses in drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, weaving and instrumental music. The school s career center sponsors various career planning activities that include job shadowing, work seminars, business lunches, pathway conferences and recruitment fairs. The school s athletics department offers a variety of sports activities, such as football, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, wrestling, basketball, bowling, gymnastics and softball. Its library offers several newspapers and research resources. Western High School is also a member of the Southern Michigan Activities Association.