Van Buren County Schools

Van Buren County Schools Families, This morning, a report was submitted through the StopIt reporting app that indicated that a student "had a gun." This prompted our internal safety team and administration to immediately place the campus on lockdown. The investigation revealed that a student had made a comment about having a gun in a joking manner. Another student overheard this statement, did the right thing, and reported it. Fortunately, there was never a real threat to student or staff safety and the regular school day resumed shortly after. Parents and families, please join our efforts in talking with your students about appropriate conversations. Safety is of utmost importance and not something to be taken lightly. We must all use our words wisely and in a manner that builds a safe learning environment. Thank you to our students and staff for responding to the situation and taking it seriously. Thank you to our families for your concern and for the love you show our students each day. We are blessed to live in this community. Jared Copeland Director of Schools

Van Buren County Schools would like you to join us in Celebrating our School Counselors During National School Counseling Week, February 5-9, 2024. Our school counselors impact students every day to help students achieve both academically and in their personal well-being. Thank Ms. Sahara (VB Middle/High School) and Ms. Raeanna (Spencer Elementary) for all that you do for the students of Van Buren County!

February marks the month-long celebration of Love the Bus, a time to show gratitude towards the dedicated professionals who ensure the safety of students on their journey to and from school. This initiative is a meaningful way to recognize the diverse group of individuals who make the yellow school bus experience possible for students. Van Buren County Schools would like to take this time to thank each one of our bus drivers, transportation maintenance, and Supervisor of Transportation who work tirelessly every day to ensure our students make it to and from school safely. Thank you!

Check out the February happenings for the Van Buren County School System: February 1st- Progress Reports Go Home & Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM February 19th- Presidents' Day (No School)

After weeks of spotty weather, fourth and fifth grade students are finally getting to deliver the collected donations for residents at Generations Nursing Home. Masks are hiding some big grins that go from ear to ear! It's really hard to tell who has enjoyed these visits more, the students or the residents! Thank you to everyone who donated items for this great service learning project!

Good Evening this is a message from the Van Buren County School System. This message will be a long message so please listen carefully to the whole message. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held this Thursday, February 1st from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at both Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School. During this time we have several things happening. The Junior Class will be hosting a dinner in the VBHS Cafeteria where they will be selling plates that include chili or vegetable soup, dessert, and drink for $10. Please stop by and support the Junior Class. Spencer Elementary will be hosting a Book Fair in the Spencer Elementary Library. Please stop by and check out their great selection of books. There will be a 3rd and 4th grade presentation running on the TV in the front office of SES about TN Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration. There will also be a High School Basketball game vs. Howard at 5pm in the VBHS Gymnasium. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you Thursday night.

We've Got Some Exciting News! Spencer Elementary Library is currently hosting a Book Fair. The book fair is open daily now through Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Spencer Elementary Library. It will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday evening from 3:30 - 7:00.

Reminder: All Van Buren County Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 1, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

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.