VB Families and Students: As our Back to School countdown continues, remember that as you buy your child new clothing for the upcoming school year, Van Buren Co. Schools have a Dress Code in place for each school. Please see the SES and VBHS Handbooks for a complete dress code policy.
VB Families, Students, and Staff: On Monday, August 7, 2023 all offices at Van Buren County Schools will be closed so that all faculty and staff can attend a District Wide School Safety Training.
VB Families and Students: As our back to school countdown continues, we wanted to make you aware of all the the different Mental Resources that we have avialable to our students. Today, teachers received Mental Health training from East TN Mental Health Association Training to better help our students.
Shoutout to another community partner! Thank you to Ben Lomand for providing lunch today for teachers and staff.
VB Families and Students: As our countdown to the first day of school continues. Remember the importance of being on time. Spencer Elmentary School starts class at 8:00 AM, VB Middle School starts at 7:50 AM and VB High School starts class at 8:00 AM. Please remember to arrive early to make it through the drop off lines, to allow your student time to get breakfast, and have adequate time to get to class. Remember "Attend today, and achieve tommorrow."
VB Families and Students: One Week from today school will be starting back. For the next week VB Schools will be sharing information about the schools along with some tips and resources. Today, we are spotlighting the Family Resource Center located at 66 Sparta St. (Chamber of Commerce Building). This center serves the families of Van Buren County Schools so that they can access showers, laundry, clothes/shoes, personal hygiene supplies, and food. If you would like more information on how you can access the Family Resource Center or make donations to the Family Resouce Center, please contact Jill Bouldin or Denise Whittenberg at (931)946-2242.
Today was the first back for teachers and staff at Van Buren County Schools. We started off this morning with breakfast and the Director's Welcome Back. Then for lunch, The LilyPad, Honey's, and Templeton's BBQ food trucks set up for lunch and we had a great turnout from the community to support them. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for making today a great first day back!!!
VB Families and Students: Skyward Access for Families and Students is now open for the 2023-24 School Year.
Another great year at B.A.M. handing out backpacks & school supplies to students in Van Buren & White Counties. Pictured left to right, Sahara Hall (VBHS Guidance Counselor), Jared Copeland (Director of Schools), and Amanda Binkley (SES Principal).
The Van Buren County Family Resource Center will be hosting an Open House on Monday, July 31 from 11 AM to 3 PM and then again on Tuesday, August 1 from 4 to 6 PM. Please stop by and see all the great resources that they have to offer our community. For more information contact Jill Bouldin, or Denise Whittenberg at 946-2242.
Van Buren County School Adminstrators, Supervisors, and Teachers along with others from Sequatchie and Bledsoe Counties recently participated in the Dare to Lead training to help build skills to build more courageous and daring leaders.
VB Families: There will be an Annual Title 1 Meeting at Spencer Elementary during Open House on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 4pm. Parents and Community Members your help is needed and your input is valued. For more information please contact Jamie Simmons at (931)946-2242 or visit www. vanburenschools.org.
Future VB Families & Students: New student registration will be taking place on Wednesday, August 2nd from 8-9AM for the 2023-24 school year. If your student(s) is already enrolled in a Van Buren Co. School they do not have to come on registration day.
VB Families and Students:
Two weeks from today VB students will be returning to the classroom. This weekend, Friday, July 28th-Sunday, 30th is Tax Free Weekend for Clothes, School Supplies, and Computers. Remember to check out the Spencer Elementary School and Van Buren County High School websites for School Supply Lists.
VB Families & Students: On Friday, July 28th there will be middle school girls softball tryouts at the softball field from 5-6:30 PM. This will be open to any girl in 5th to 8th grade this school year. Anyone interested in trying out should be present, dressed for softball and with their glove.
VB Families, Students, and Staff:
One week from today on August 1st the Van Buren County School System will be hosting several back to school events. The following events will be taking place from 4pm-6pm: Open House (All Schools), School Supply Giveaway (at VBHS Auxillary Gym), Title I Information Booth/Meeting (SES), and Clothing Giveaway (Family Resource Center). Also at 5 pm there will be a 6th Grade Orientation and then at 5:30 pm a Senior Parent Meeting, both in the VBHS Auditorium.
The Van Buren County School System is currently accepting applications until filled for the following positions for the 2023-24 school year:
School Counselor
Behavior Specialist
School Guidance Clerk
Custodians (2)
Educational Assistants (2)
For more information please visit the Van Buren County Schools website at www.vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931)946-2242.
VBC Families & Students: As we countdown to school beginning, in two weeks will be the annual Back to School Supply Giveaway and Open House.
VBC Families and Students: The Back to School Countdown has begun, 3 Weeks until the First Full Day of School for Students.
VBC Families: Early Bird Preschool is still taking applications for enrollment for the 2023–2024 school year. If you have a child who will reach their 4th birthday on or before August 15, 2023, please call Denise Whittenberg at (931) 946-2442 ext. 23 to get a registration packet for your child.
If there are still seats available after all eligible 4-year-old students have been enrolled, we can enroll students who have turned 3 years old on or before August 15, 2023. If you have a 3-year-old who meets these criteria, you may also pick up a registration packet. Your student will be added to a waiting list, and you will be contacted on or after September 15, 2023, if a seat is available.
