The last day for Early Bird Preschool students to attend school for the 2024 school year will be this Friday, May 10, 2024. Preschoolers will be dismissed from school following Pre-K Graduation on May 10, 2024.
Don't Forget Next Week is Early Bird Preschool Registration. Pre-K Registration will be taking place on Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th. Please bring the following items: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Proof of Income, Updated Shot Record, and Social Security Card. The child whom you are registering also must attend. Your child must be 4 years old by August 15th. A limited number of 3-year-olds (by August 15, 2024) also may register if spots are available. Please call (931)946-7378 to schedule an appointment.
VB Families and Students: The last day of afterschool for the 2024 school year will be this coming Friday, May 10, 2024. Students will need to ride the bus or be picked up at normal dismissal time starting, Monday, May 13, 2024. Thank you to all the participants in Afterschool this year, it has been a great year!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teacher Appreciation week is being celebrated this year from May 5th to May 10th. Please join us in celebrating our teachers for all their hard work and dedication to the students of Van Buren County Schools.
Today is the last day to sign up for VBCYA baseball/softball for the summer! No late registrations will be accepted! Registration closes tonight at 11:00 pm. Register at VBCYA.com
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Our School Lunch Heroes work hard every day to provide nutritious meals to the students of Van Buren County. Today as you pick up your lunch remember to thank each one of them for being a "School Lunch Hero." Again Thank You to each of our School Lunch Heroes!
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! Next week, May 5-10, 2024, is Teacher Appreciation Week so join Van Buren County Schools in celebrating our teachers.
Monday: "High 5" a teacher
Tuesday: Selfie with a Teacher
Wednesday: Dress Up like your Favorite Teacher
Thursday: Thank a Teacher
Friday: Write a Thank You Note to a Teacher
Hello May! As always May is a busy time of year and we have lots of events taking place at Van Buren County Schools. Please check out all that is happening. ***There maybe more events than what is on the calendar taking place at individual schools please check SES & VBHS Facebook for more announcements.***
Happy Principal's Appreciation Day! Join Van Buren County Schools in saying "Thank You" to our fantastic principals, Amanda Binkley (SES) and Katina Simmons (VBHS). Our principals work hard every day to support the needs of all our students and to keep our schools running smoothly. Again "Thank You" for all that you do!
This is a reminder that Kindergarten Registration will be taking place at Spencer Elementary School on Monday, April 29th, and Tuesday, April 30th. When enrolling your child please bring the following documents: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Updated Shot Record, and Social Security Card. Please call Spencer Elementary at (931)946-2171 to schedule an appointment to register your child. Also, current Kindergarten students will not attend school on 04/29 and 04/30 due to Kindergarten teachers participating in registration. Thank you and we look forward to seeing our future Kindergarten students!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The Van Buren County system would like to thank all of our great Administrative Professionals: Sarah Hickerson & Camillia Lewis at Spencer Elementary; Debra Miller & Stephanie Hankins at Van Buren Co. High School; Renee Guy, Joan Moffitt, & Amy Solomon at Van Buren Co. Board of Education. These ladies work hard every day to keep our schools and offices running smoothly. So again join us in saying "Thank You!" to each one of them.
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to each of our Van Buren Co. School Bus drivers who work diligently to get our students to and from school and activities safely each day.
The middle school & high school basketball/cheer banquet is next Wednesday. All players were given forms at school for this event. The deadline for returning these is Friday, April 19th, but we would appreciate it if most were turned in by tomorrow. Thank you!
There will be a Van Buren Co. School Board Meeting on April 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Please visit the Van Buren County Schools website for the Board Agenda or click the following link: https://5il.co/2ism5
The Van Buren County FFA is currently holding its Annual 2024 Plant Sale. Please check out the flyer for all the great items that they have available for purchase. Please contact Mr. Kurt Maynard at (931)946-2442 for more information.
Testing Time is Upon Us! All schools will be administering TCAP and EOCs in the coming weeks. During testing weeks please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a good breakfast at home or school, and arrives at school on time. For more information about Tennessee State Testing, please visit the Van Buren County Schools Assessment webpage. https://www.vanburenschools.org/page/assessment
Van Buren County Schools' Families - please click the following link to read a statement from Mr. Copeland about today's soft lockdown on campus.
https://5il.co/2i3wx
Good Afternoon! This coming Monday, April 8th, Tennessee will be experiencing a partial solar eclipse. Van Buren County Schools will remain OPEN on this day and plan on utilizing it as a learning experience for all students. A letter about the eclipse and a Release for Participation in Solar Eclipse Activities was sent home today with all students. Please read and complete the Release for Participation in Solar Eclipse Activities and return it to your child's homeroom teacher or 1st Block teacher. Thank You!
Join Van Buren County Schools in celebrating our School Librarians today on National School Librarian Day. Thank you to Ms. Angie Bouldin (SES) and Ms. Susan Blankenship (VBHS) for fostering a love of books and reading for the students of Van Buren County. Again thank you for all you do!
Do you have a child who will be turning 4 years old by August 15, 2024? If so Early Bird Preschool Registration will occur on May 13th and 14th. To schedule an appointment for registration please call (931) 946-7378. Please bring the following documents to registration: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Proof of Income, Updated Shot Record, and Social Security. There may also be a limited number of 3-year-old spots with a start date after September 15th.
