Shout Out to Our Amazing School Board! The Van Buren County School System is blessed to have dedicated school board members who work tirelessly to ensure a quality education for all students. Each of our members are pillars of the community who have dedicated their lives to enriching not only our education system, but also the community that surrounds them. Your commitment and passion does not go unnoticed, and at this time, we would like to thank each of you for what you do. The Van Buren County School Board is made up of the following members: Benjamin Grissom (District 1), Tim Hodges, Chairman (District 2), Barry Austin (District 3), Davy Shockley (District 4), and Glenece Cole (District 5). When you see them out and about in the community, please join us in thanking them for what they do for our district and community. Again, “Thank you to our School Board Members!”
Official Message from Jared Copeland: This is a different call from what you’ve been used to these last few weeks. It is unusual, but the weather has cooperated and allowed most of the snow and ice to melt from our roads today. Our state, county, and city road crews have done a tremendous job in getting our roadways to a condition to safely travel again. Schools will be back in session at regular time tomorrow, We’d., Jan. 24th. Please still use caution as you travel in the morning. Bus drivers will use discretion.Please also know that we have more rounds of potential inclement weather ahead of us. We will monitor these conditions as well. Students, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Van Buren County Families and Staff: Offical message from Jared Copeland with the Van Buren County School System. Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23rd due to the continuing hazardous road conditions. Roads will be re-evaluated again tomorrow to determine the status of school on Wednesday. Thank you!
Attention VB Staff & Families:This is Jared Copeland with the Van Buren County School System. Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 22nd due to continuing hazardous road conditions. Road conditions will be evaluated again tomorrow for Tuesday’s school status. Many of our students, staff, and buses travel on backroads that will take time to be safe to travel again.Thank you to your understanding! We miss our students and can't wait to see them again soon.
The Van Buren County Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for this evening, January 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm has been rescheduled until next Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM due to current weather and road conditions. Thank you!
Good Morning, VB Families and Staff:
This is Jared Copeland with the Van Buren County School System
It’s official “NO SCHOOL THE REST OF THE WEEK!”
Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th. Thank you to all those working hard to keep us warm and safe during this time. Enjoy the rest of the week!
Good Morning, VB Families and Staff: Due to the current weather conditions, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on both Tuesday, January 16th and Wednesday, January 17th. Families should plan on the likely event that school will be closed on Thursday and Friday as well. Weather conditions will be monitored and an update will be issued on Wednesday concerning the rest of the week. Enjoy your snow days, make memories and stay safe and warm! Thank you!
Attention VB Staff & Parents: Van Buren County Schools will be closed today, January 12, 2024, due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and weather aware. Thank you!
Good Afternoon! This message is a reminder to let you know that all Van Buren County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Thank you!
Attention VB Staff & Parents: Van Buren County Schools will be operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, January 10, 2024, due to the potential of winter weather overnight. Please stay safe and weather aware. Thank you!
Attention VB Staff & Parents: Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 9, 2024, due to the threat of severe weather. Please stay safe and weather aware. Thank you!
Good Afternoon! This message is to let you know that Report Cards were sent home today, January 5th, with all Spencer Elementary and Van Buren Co. Middle/High School students. Thank you and we hope you have a great weekend.
At the December Van Buren County Board of Education meeting, board members honored retiring Director of Schools, Cheryl Cope. The board presented Mrs. Cope with a Clock with Engraved Plaque for years of service and dedication to the Van Buren County School System. Pictured Left to Right, Jared Copeland (Incoming Director of Schools), Glenece Cole (District 5 Board Member), Tim Hodges (Chairman, District 2 Board Member), Cheryl Cope (Retiring Director of Schools), Davy Shockley (District 4 Board Member) and Benjamin Grissom (District 1 Board Member). Not Pictured Barry Austin (District 3 Board Member)
On December 19th, the retiring members, Mrs. Cheryl Cope, Mr. Terry Hickey, and Mrs. Virginia Baker, of Van Buren County Schools were celebrated with lunch and cake. A special thank you to Scott Grooter, American Fidelity, for sponsoring the luncheon. We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to our school community and wish them well in retirement.
The Van Buren County School System would like to wish a Happy Retirement to Mrs. Cheryl Cope, Director of Schools, Mrs. Virginia Baker, Director of Special Education, and Mr. Terry Hickey, Transportation Maintenance. Mrs. Cheryl Cope retires on December 29, 2023 with 32 years of service. Mrs. Virginia Baker retires on January 10, 2024 with 33 years of service. Mr. Terry Hickey retires on January 2, 2024 with 12 years of service. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the Van Buren County School System! We wish you well in you future endeavors and hope that you enjoy your retirement!
Good Evening! This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, December 19th is an abbreviated school day for all Van Buren County Students with an early dismissal at 9 a.m. School buses will NOT be running tomorrow. All schools and offices will be closed December 20th-January 2nd for Christmas Break. We hope that each of you have a wonderful holiday break and we will see back at school on January 3, 2024. Thank you!
Good Evening! This is a reminder that Christmas Break is quickly approaching. Students will have an abbreviated day on 12/19/2023 with a dismissal at 9 am. Buses will not be running on this day. All schools and offices will be closed 12/20/2023-01/02/2024 for Christmas Break. Students and staff will return to school on 01/03/2024. We hope that you have a wonderful holiday break!
There will be a regularly scheduled Van Buren County School Board Meeting on December 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Van Buren County Board of Education. For more information and to view the agenda please visit the Van Buren County Schools website at https://www.vanburenschools.org/page/school-board-and-policies
The Van Buren County Director of Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Educational Assistants(SES&VBHS), Guidance Counselor, Custodian, and Certified Substitute Teachers. 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.
Happy December! Check out some of the upcoming dates for Van Buren Co. Schools in December.
