Today is the first day of No Vape November, a month designated by the Department of Health to educate youth about why it is important to stay vape free. It’s never too late to start talking with school-age children about the risks of vaping. As children age, they make more and more decisions on their own and face greater temptation and peer pressure. Though it may not seem like it, your children and teens really do hear your concerns. As parents, it’s important to help them understand what e-cigarettes and other vaping products are, and why they shouldn’t use them. Please join us this November in being #VapeFree #NoVapeNovember.
VBCYA basketball signups end Tuesday (10/31). NO late signups will be accepted. Sign up now at VBCYA.com
The Van Buren Co. Schools Family Resource Center will be open during Week of October 30: Monday, Oct. 30th, 8-3; Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 8-3; Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 8-2; Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 11-3; and Friday, Nov. 3rd, 8-2.
The Family Resource Center is also in need of the following items: Non perishable food, Packs of water, Children and Adult socks, Children and Adult underwear, Toilet paper, Dishwashing liquid, Laundry detergent, Shampoo and Conditioner, Clorox/Clorox wipes, Fabric Softener (liquid and sheets), and Men and womens deodorant. For more information about the FRC please contact Jill Bouldin at (931)946-2242, ext. 25. Donations of items can be dropped off at the Van Buren Co. Board of Education or at the Family Resource Center located at 66 Sparta Street, Spencer, TN 38585 during open hours.
This is just a friendly reminder all Van Buren County Schools and Offices are closed this week, October 16th-October 20th for Fall Break.
Good Afternoon Van Buren County Schools Families, Staff, and Students! Van Buren Co. Schools will be closed Monday, October 16th-Friday, October 20th for Fall Break. All offices and schools will be closed during this time. We hope you take this time to rest and relax and enjoy time with your families.
The Van Buren County School system is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Supervisor of School Nutrition
Custodian
Supervisor of Special Education
School Guidance Counselor
Applications will be received by Jared Copeland, Director of Schools. The positions will remain open until filled. Please submit applications to jcopeland@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931)946-2242. For more information and qualifications for the positions please visit the Van Buren County Schools website at www.vanburenschools.org.
Good Morning Van Buren Co. Schools Parents & Families! This week is National School Lunch Week, October 9-13. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week to help promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child's life both inside and outside the classroom.
Check out the October Happenings at Van Buren County Schools!
Van Buren Co. Middle School 8th graders took part in CTE Preview today. Eighth graders visited each of the CTE teacher's to learn more about their programs. Van Buren Co. High School currently offers the following CTE Programs/Classes: Construction, Health Services, Audio/Visual, Agricultural Engineering, Enviromental and Natural Resource Mangement, Horticulture Science, and Business. If you have more questions about the CTE Program at VBHS please contact Jammie Lowery, CTE Director, at (931)946-2442 or jlowery@vanburenschools.org
Van Buren County Schools is currently taking applications for the position of Supervisor of Special Education. Please see the Van Buren Co. Schools website for a complete listing of job duties and qualifications. Applications will be received by Jared Copeland, Director of Schools. The position will remain open until filled. Please submit applications to jcopeland@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242. https://www.vanburenschools.org/page/employment-and-job-postings
FLU VACCINE CLINIC coming to Van Buren County Schools! Our school system is partnering with the Van Buren Co. Health Dept. to provide a Flu Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 10, for students and staff! Forms will be sent home with students this week and must be completed by parents and returned to school by Monday, October 9, in order to for students to participate. Staff forms may be picked up in the front office of either school. Please contact Kelly Lewis @ 946-7371 with any questions.
Check out October's Lunch Menu! As always you can also view the lunch menu on the Van Buren County School's website and App.
Good Afternoon, VB Families, Students, and Staff! Van Buren Co. Schools would like to congratulate Mrs. Kelly Lewis, Coordinated School Health, for winning this year's Upper Cumberland Regional Suicide Prevention Award from the TSPN. We would also like to take this time to thank Mrs. Kelly for all her hard work that she does to support the students of Van Buren County and the community.
Good Morning! The Van Buren County Schools Family Resource Center will be open on the following days and times:
October 2nd, 10am-5pm
October 3rd, 8am-12pm
October 4th, 8am-3pm
October 5th, 8am-3pm
October 6th, 10am-5pm
For more information please contact Ms. Jill Bouldin at (931)946-2242 ext 25.
Good Afternoon Van Buren County Families! In partnership with the Tennessee Justice Center, this is a reminder that Annual TennCare Renewals are approaching. If you need help or have questions about your annual renewal you can call (615)255-0331 or visit www.tnjustice.org
TRAFFIC ON SPARTA STREET -
Beginning today (9/19) traffic cones will be placed alongside Sparta Street in front of the schools to prevent traffic from blocking the entrances and exits in the mornings and evenings.
It is also important that traffic does not sit in the roadway or on the side of the roadway during morning student drop-off and evening pick-up. The county ambulance service, Generations, and personal homes must have clear access to the road at all times.
SES gates will open at 2:40 pm for parent pick up. Pickup for both schools begins at 2:55 p.m. Morning dropoff for both schools begins at 7:30 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter. It takes all of us working together to ensure the safety of our community.
Good Afternoon VB Families! We are continuing with our roll out of Rooms for Teacher-Parent chats. If you have not got signed up yet for Rooms, please check out the new Rooms page on the Van Buren County Website. If you have any questions or need further assistance with Rooms please contact Ms. Cassandra Binkley at cbinkley@vanburenschools.org or (931)946-2242. https://www.vanburenschools.org/page/rooms
Good Afternoon! The Van Buren Co. School Resource Center will be open on Tuesday 09/12, Wednesday 09/13, and Thursday 09/14 of this week from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM. For more information please contact Jill Bouldin at (931)946-2242 ext 25. Thank you!
Good Evening Van Buren County Families: Tomorrow, September 7th will be Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7:00 PM. Please remember that conferences will start promptly at 3:30 PM. During this time there will be a lot of exciting events taking place:
-Kelly Lewis will be hosting Strengthening Parent and School Partnerships to Reduce Cyberbullying @ 3:30, 4:30, & 5:30 in the VBHS Auditorium. Parents who attend a session will be entered into a drawing for a $75 gift card!
-Both SES and VBHS will have their Book Fairs open from 3:30-7:00 PM in their libraries.
-The Junior Class will be hosting a Taco Salad dinner in the VBHS Cafeteria. Plates will be $10 and will include a drink and dessert.
-There will be a table set up at the Elementary School to help parents with Rooms from 4-6 PM
-VBHS yearbooks will be available to order.
-Title I meeting at 3:30 PM at SES, if you have any questions contact Jamie Simmons or Amanda Binkley at (931)946-2171
-Esser 3.0 Meeting at SES at 3:30 PM.
-Family Resource Center will be open from 8:30 am-7pm.
If you have any questions abou the happenings at Parent Teacher Conference please contact the Board of Education at (931)946-2242. We hope to see you there and have a great evening!
Good Afternoon! The Van Buren County Schools Family Resource Center will be open tomorrow, Thursday, September 7th from 8:30 AM-7:00 PM. For more information please contact Jill Bouldin or Denise Whittenberg at (931)946-2242.
