Van Buren County Schools

🚍 It's School Bus Safety Week! 🚍 October 21-25, 2024 A quick reminder to keep our students safe on the road: See the school bus stop-arm? Time to STOP. 🛑 Racing past the stop-arm puts young lives in jeopardy. Let’s all do our part to ensure our students arrive safely to and from school. Please be extra cautious, stay alert, and follow the rules of the road. Our children’s safety depends on it! #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #StopForTheBus #VanBurenCountySchools #SafetyFirst

The high school gym is currently being refinished. It is off-limits until Tuesday, October 22nd.

There will be a regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Van Buren County Board of Education. Please visit https://5il.co/2yr6d for the agenda or visit the Van Buren County Schools Website at www.vanburenschools.org.

🏴‍☠️ It’s National School Lunch Week🥗 Even though we are on Fall Break this week. We could not let National School Lunch Week pass by without recognition. Remember to get ready to explore the tasty treasures awaiting you in the cafeteria when we return next week. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24

🍂 Van Buren County Schools Fall Break 🍂 Attention parents, students, and staff! Just a reminder that Fall Break is coming up soon. Van Buren County Schools will be on break from October 14th to October 18th. Enjoy this time to relax, recharge, and make the most of the beautiful fall season! 🍁 Classes will resume on Monday, October 21st. Have a safe and restful break! 📚✏️ #VanBurenCountySchools #FallBreak2024 #TimeToRecharge

Happy Instructional Coach Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible work of our amazing instructional coaches who go above and beyond to support our teachers and students at Van Buren County Schools. A special shout-out to Teresa Roberts (Math) and Jan Walter (ELA) for their dedication, expertise, and passion for education! 💡📚 Your tireless efforts help shape the future of our students, and we are grateful for the impact you make every day. Thank you for everything you do! 🌟👏 #InstructionalCoachDay #ThankYouCoaches #VanBurenCountySchools #InspiringEducation

Happy World Teacher's Day! 🌍🍎 Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the future at Van Buren County Schools. Our teachers go above and beyond every single day to make a difference in the lives of our students, fostering growth, curiosity, and a love of learning. To all of our amazing teachers – thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education. You are true champions in the classroom, and your impact is felt far and wide. 🌟 Let's take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the hardworking educators who make Van Buren County Schools a great place to learn! 👏 #WorldTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #VanBurenCountySchools #InspiringEducation

✨ Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨ Today, we honor the unsung heroes of our schools—our amazing custodians! 🧹👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ They are the ones who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. From early mornings to late nights, they work tirelessly to ensure that every classroom, hallway, and facility is in top shape for our students and staff. Let’s take a moment to recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our school community. 💪🏽💖 If you see a custodian today, be sure to thank them for everything they do! 🙏🏽 #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes

📚 Family Reading Night at Spencer Elementary & 🎉 Unplugged Family Activity Night at Van Buren County High School! 🗓️ Date: October 8th 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM We’re excited to invite families to join us for a night full of fun and learning! Whether you're reading together at Spencer Elementary or enjoying some tech-free time at Van Buren County High, it's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. Please note: There will be no afterschool programs on this day. Bring your family and let's make memories! 💙📖✨

🍽️ Van Buren County Schools - October Lunch Menu 🍂 Dear Parents and Students, Get ready for a delicious month ahead! Check out what's on the lunch menu for October. You can also find the lunch menu on the Van Buren County Schools app or website at www.vanburenschools.org/dining.

📅 October Events at Van Buren County Schools 🍂 All Month: National Principals Month - Let's celebrate our incredible principals for their dedication and leadership! 10/02: School Custodial Workers Recognition Day - A huge thank you to our custodial staff for keeping our schools clean and safe! 10/11: End of 1st Quarter - Time flies! We're wrapping up the first quarter of the school year. 10/14-18: Fall Break - Enjoy a well-deserved break! 10/25: Report Cards - Be on the lookout for your child's report card. Stay engaged and let's make October a fantastic month! 🍁

🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉 This October, we’re celebrating the incredible leaders at the heart of our schools—our principals! 📚✨ Thank you to all the principals who go above and beyond every day to inspire, guide, and support our students, teachers, and entire school community. Your dedication, vision, and passion for education make a lasting impact on all of us. 💙👏 Let’s take a moment to appreciate their hard work and leadership. Thank your favorite principal and let them know how much they mean to you this month! #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #SchoolLeaders

Reminder that JHA Company will be here tomorrow at 1:30 to size anyone that wants to purchase a Letterman jacket this year. He can also help students with their order while he's here. You can see possible jacket & patch options online. If you have questions contact Coach Sullivan.

📚✨ Happy National Teaching Assistants Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the incredible work of our Teaching Assistants here at Van Buren County Schools! 🌟 Our TAs go above and beyond every day, supporting teachers, guiding students, and making a huge difference in our classrooms. They are the backbone of our educational team, ensuring that every child receives the attention and care they deserve. Let’s take a moment to say thank you to these unsung heroes who help make learning come alive! 🙌👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Your dedication, patience, and kindness do not go unnoticed. Join us in celebrating our amazing Teaching Assistants today! Remember to say Thank You to a Teaching Assistant today. #NationalTeachingAssistantsDay #ThankYouTAs #VanBurenCountySchools #EducationHeroes

Due to the likelihood of strong wind gusts producing downed trees and power outages and heavy rainfall producing flooding tonight and tomorrow, Van Buren County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow Friday, September 27, 2024. Stay safe and weather aware tomorrow.

Van Buren Co. Schools is currently taking applications for the following positions, Chemistry Teacher- Van Buren Co. High School and Cafeteria Manager- Van Buren Co. High School. Applications will be received by Jared Copeland, Director of Schools. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. Please submit applications to jcopeland@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242. For more information please check out the full job posting at https://5il.co/2xno0

JHA Company will be here Monday, September 30, at 1:30 to size anyone that wants to purchase a Letterman jacket this year. He can also help students with their order while he's here. You can see possible jacket & patch options online. If you have questions contact Coach Sullivan.

There will be a regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Van Buren County Board of Education. Please visit https://5il.co/2x64n for the agenda or visit the Van Buren County Schools Website at www.vanburenschools.org.

📢 Attention Van Buren County Families! Mark your calendars for this Thursday, September 19th! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and there will be plenty of exciting activities at our schools! 🎉 Spencer Elementary: Wacky Lemonade Truck & Bake Sale Book Fair 📚 Annual Title 1, Parent Compact, & Family Engagement Meeting 🏫 Van Buren County High School: Junior Class Fundraiser Dinner – Plates are $10 Project Graduation Parent Planning Meeting at 6 PM 🍎System Wide Family Resource Center open until 6:30 PM Flu Immunization Clinic for Staff & Students in the Coordinated School Health Room from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM For a full list of events and more details, visit our Facebook page or check out our website at www.vanburenschools.org. We can't wait to see you this Thursday! ✨

Mark your calendars! Our first Parent-Teacher Conference of the year is approaching on September 19th, from 3:30 to 7:00 PM. There will be a variety of exciting events happening across the district. Be sure to check the Save the Date flyer for a full list of activities scheduled for the evening. We look forward to seeing you there!