Van Buren County Schools

📚🎉Reminder to Get Ready for Read Across America Week at Spencer Elementary School! 🎉📚 Join us for a fun-filled week of celebrating the joy of reading from March 3rd - March 7th! Each day has a special theme, so dress up and participate in the excitement! 📅 Monday – Hats Off to a Week of Reading 🎩👒 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 👕🏈 Wear your favorite school or team shirt! 📅 Wednesday – Cozy Up with a Good Book 📖💤 Pajama Day! 📅 Thursday – Reading Rocks 🧦🎸 Wear crazy mismatched shoes or socks! 📅 Friday – All Things Dr. Seuss 🎭🎩 Wear your Read Across America T-shirt or your best Seuss attire! Let's make this week a fantastic celebration of reading! 📖❤️ #SpencerElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #ReadingFun

Coordinated School Health Wellness & Health Tip of the Month: 🍎🥕 Eat the Rainbow for Better Health! 🥦🍓 Did you know that eating 5 fruits and vegetables every day is one of the easiest ways to boost your health and wellness? 🌈🍴Fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help keep our bodies strong, our immune systems healthy, and our energy levels up! Whether it's crunchy, juicy, or leafy – there's a world of delicious options to choose from. ✨ Why Eat 5 a Day? Boosts your immune system 🛡️Supports digestion and gut health 🌱Gives you more energy and focus ⚡Helps maintain a healthy weight 🥗 Start small – add a piece of fruit to your breakfast or a veggie to your lunch! 🌽 Let’s make healthy eating a habit that sticks. #5FruitsAndVeggies #HealthyEating #CoordinatedSchoolHealth #EatTheRainbow #Wellness #HealthyHabits

Everyone is invited to Whitwell High School this evening for the District Championship games! 5:00 Eaglettes vs South Pitt 7:00 Eagles vs South Pitt Come support your Eagles & Eaglettes!

🌟 CTE Month Spotlight: Work-Based Learning at Van Buren County High School! 🌟 February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible opportunities our students are gaining through Work-Based Learning at Van Buren County High School! 🎉 Our students are continuing to develop real-world skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with industry professionals, setting them up for future success. Whether in healthcare, construction, business, or other career fields, they are building the foundation for bright futures! 👏 A huge thank you to our local business partners, teachers, and students for their dedication to making Work-Based Learning a success. Your hard work is shaping the workforce of tomorrow! #CTEMonth #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #VBHS

Good Afternoon! Due to the current weather and road conditions, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 21, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. Please be sure to take precautions and stay safe during this time. Thank you!

Good Evening! Due to the current weather and road conditions, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. Please be sure to take precautions and stay safe during this time. Thank you!

📢 Celebrating CTE Month at Van Buren County Schools with CTE Preview Day! 🎉 Our 8th-grade students had an exciting opportunity to explore the various Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways available at Van Buren County High School! From hands-on learning experiences to discovering future career possibilities, students got a firsthand look at the incredible programs that can help shape their futures. CTE programs provide students with the skills, knowledge, and certifications needed to excel in various industries. Whether it’s healthcare, audio/visual, agriculture, work-based learning, or skilled trades, Van Buren County High School is dedicated to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. A huge thank you to our CTE instructors (Emily Curtis, Lance Smith, Kurt Maynard, Tyler Brown, Tiffany Mooneyham, & Jammie Lowery), VBHS School Counselor (Sahara Hall), and Advise TN College Advisor (Amanda DeBord) for making this experience both fun and educational! 💡👩‍🏭👨‍💻 #CTEMonth #FutureReady #VBHS #CareerExploration 🚀

Good Evening! Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. Please be sure to take precautions and stay safe during this time. Thank you!

📢 National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔🎉 Today, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible School Resource Officers, Brent Hickerson and Clint Holloway! 👏 Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You go above and beyond to create a secure and welcoming environment for our schools, and we are so thankful for all that you do. Please join us in showing appreciation for these outstanding officers who make a difference every day! 💙👮‍♂️ #ThankYouSROs #VanBurenCountySchools #NationalSchoolResourceOfficerDay #SafetyFirst

There will be a regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Van Buren County Board of Education. For the agenda please visit www.vanburenschools.org or https://5il.co/37moo.

📢 Reminder: No School on February 17th Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the day off as we celebrate the leaders who have shaped our nation! 🇺🇸

📢 Van Buren County Schools Parent-Teacher Conference 📢 📅 Date: February 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 District-Wide 💻 Computers Available for completing Parent Surveys 👶 Preschool Advisory Council Meeting – 5:00 PM 📄 Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be distributed 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Resource Center Open 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Spencer Elementary School Events 📚 Book Fair – SES Library- 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 🍪 Bake Sale 📢 Annual Title 1, Parent Compact, & Family Engagement Meeting – 4:00 PM Van Buren County Middle/High School Events 🍫 Sweet Treat Silent Auction Come connect with teachers, support our schools, and get involved! We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉👨‍🏫📖 #ParentTeacherConference #VanBurenCountySchools #FamilyEngagement

🎥🎙️ Celebrating CTE Month with VBHS Eagle Network! 📺🏀 February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on our CTE Audio Visual Production Program at Van Buren County High School! 🎬📡 Our students are gaining hands-on experience in broadcasting, production, and media technology through the VBHS Eagle Network, where they: 📡 Broadcast School Events – Bringing important school activities and announcements to our community! 🏫🎤 🏀 Live Stream Basketball Games – Keeping fans connected and engaged with exciting play-by-play coverage! 🎥📣 🎬 Develop Media Production Skills – Learning the ins and outs of filming, editing, and producing professional-quality content! 🎞️💡 We’re so proud of our students for embracing real-world media skills and making an impact through audio-visual production! The VBHS Eagle Network is soaring high! 🦅✨ #VanBurenCountySchools #CTEMonth #VBHSEagleNetwork #AudioVisualProduction #StudentBroadcasters #FutureMediaProfessionals 🎥📡

Van Buren County Schools is currently accepting applications for a Cafeteria Worker- Spencer Elementary. Applications will be received by Katina Simmons, Interim Director of Schools. The position will remain open until filled. Please submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242.

🌟 Wash Away Unkindness: Laundry Detergent Drive 🌟 This Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 10-14, we are coming together to spread kindness and support our community. Join us in our Laundry Detergent Drive to benefit the Family Resource Center and to help families in need keep their clothes clean, fresh, and full of love. 🧺💙

📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair is Here at Spencer Elementary! ✨📚 Get ready, readers! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Spencer Elementary School! 🎉 Join us for a week full of exciting books, fun, and the joy of reading. 📅 Dates: February 7th-14th 📍 Location: Spencer Elementary Library 🎉Special Event 🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences 📅 Date: February 13th ⏰ Times: 3:00-7:00 PM This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore new books, build their home libraries, and support our school! Every purchase helps our school earn free books and resources. 📖💙 💳Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make reading an adventure! 🚀📚 #SpencerElementary #ScholasticBookFair #LoveForReading #SupportOurSchool

🌱🔧 Celebrating CTE Month with Van Buren County Schools Agriculture Education Program! 🚜🏗️ February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and our Van Buren County Schools Agriculture Education Program is thriving with hands-on learning experiences! Our students have been busy gaining real-world skills through exciting events and projects, including: ✅ Horse Judging Contest – Showcasing our students' ability to evaluate and judge top-tier horses. 🐎🏆 ✅ MTSU Campus Visit – Exploring agricultural programs and career opportunities at Middle Tennessee State University! 🎓🔬 ✅ Garden Conservatory at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel – Learning about horticulture in one of the most beautiful indoor gardens! 🌿🌸 ✅ Tennessee State Fair – Experiencing the best of agriculture, livestock, and hands-on industry learning! 🎡🐄 ✅ Floriculture Contest – Demonstrating floral design and plant knowledge in a competitive setting! 💐🎨 ✅ Land Judging – Developing soil evaluation skills essential for agriculture and conservation! 🌾🛠️ ✅ Forestry with Tree & Leaf Identification – Enhancing knowledge of tree species and their importance in forestry. 🌳🍁 ✅ Various Building Projects in the Shop – Creating practical projects like picnic tables while mastering carpentry skills! 🔨🪚 ✅ Small Motors – Learning to repair and maintain small engines for future career opportunities! ⚙️🔩 ✅ Skills Contest – Putting students’ abilities to the test in a variety of trade skills! 🏅💪 ✅ Plumbing & Three-Way Switches – Gaining hands-on experience in essential home and industrial electrical and plumbing work! 🚰💡 ✅ Block Laying – Mastering masonry techniques for construction and design! 🏗️🧱 ✅And Many More.... We are beyond proud of our students for embracing agriculture education and career-focused learning! The future is bright for these hardworking individuals! 🌎✨ #VanBurenCountySchools #CTEMonth #AgricultureEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureLeaders #CTE #SkillsForSuccess

📅✨ 🦅The 2025-26 Van Buren County Schools Calendar is here! 🦅✨📅 Parents, students, and teachers—mark your calendars and get ready for another exciting school year! 🏫📚 From the first day of school to holidays, teacher workdays, and breaks, plan ahead to make the most of the year. Check out the full calendar here: https://5il.co/374vf #SchoolYear2025 #PlanAhead #VanBurenCountySchools

📅 Save the Date! 🗓️ Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on February 13, 2025, from 3:30 to 7PM! 🏫 This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and ask any questions you may have. More details will be coming soon, but mark your calendars now! ✍️ We look forward to seeing you there! #ParentTeacherConference #SaveTheDate #SchoolCommunity

🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible work of our school counselors who make a difference every day in the lives of students. A huge shoutout to Raeanna Langford at SES and Sahara Hall at VBHS! 👏 Your dedication, guidance, and support help shape our future leaders, and we are so thankful for all that you do. Whether it's lending a listening ear, offering advice, or helping students navigate challenges, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you for everything you do to support and inspire our students! 💙 #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #Gratitude #SchoolCounselorsAreSuperheroes #ThankYou