VBHS Yearbook Picture Retake/Makeup Day will be Tuesday, October 18th beginning at 8am. Makeups (due to absenteeism) are free of charge.
Grades 6-11 retakes cost $5. Any senior who would like a retake of their formal tux/drape photo may do so on this day for $25.
Directly following, we will take middle and high school basketball and cheer pictures. Sports picture orders are prepay only. See your student's coach for an order form.
Last week VBHS celebrated College Application Week! Our underclassmen participated in dress-up days and learned more about college and our senior class submitted over 100 college applications!!
***THIS IS A REMINDER FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADE PARENTS:***
There will be a 30-minute informational parent meeting to discuss the 2024 trip to Washington, D.C. with Worldstrides led by Mrs. Cronin on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 5:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Ten $100 scholarships for the trip will be given away, but you must attend the meeting and register your child by the early registration deadline to qualify for the drawing. We hope to see many of you there on Thursday for this important meeting. Thank you.
Van Buren County Middle/High School will close and lock the back parking lot gate beginning tomorrow, September 21, 2022. The gate will be locked at 8:00am and remain locked until the end of the school day. If you have student drivers, please encourage them to arrive at school prior to 8:00am each day. Thank you so much for your support and cooperation!
This month we would like to spotlight: Mrs. Dannon Stickler, she has a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice through Tennessee Technological University and some master's level courses in Criminal Justice through Middle Tennessee State University. She is employed through the State of Tennessee as a Probation/Parole Officer 3. In preparation for her role as a Probation/Parole Officer she was required to attend a 6-week Probation/Parole Academy at the Tennessee Corrections Academy in Tullahoma where she had to pass a firearms course, a defensive tactics course, become CPR/First Aid certified, and learn policy/procedures. All of these things have to be renewed each year as professional development for her position as PPO3.
Van Buren County High School has been named a 2022 Tennessee Reward School so now it's time to celebrate!
***HAVE YOU HEARD?***
Van Buren County Middle and High School has been named as a "TENNESSEE REWARD SCHOOL" by the Tennessee Department of Education. This is the TOP distinction that a Tennessee school can be given based on a set of criteria set forth by the Department of Education.
According to the TDOE's website, schools serving K-8 students are evaluated on four indicators, including achievement on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) assessments, TCAP assessment growth over time, rates at which students are Chronically Out of School, and performance on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA). High schools, in addition to these four indicators, are also evaluated on Graduation Rate and Ready Graduate Rate, or the rate at which students graduate while also having achieved milestones associated with college and career readiness.
CONGRATULATIONS to VBHS faculty, staff, and students on achieving this designation for the FIRST TIME in Van Buren County Schools history!
Tomorrow night, Thursday, September 8, 2022, Van Buren County High School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers during this time. Appointments are not necessary. Teachers will be available to meet with parents on a first come, first serve basis.
There will also be a Health and Wellness Fair in the VBHS Back Lobby. All parents and students in attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences are invited to visit the vendors during this time.
Lastly, the VBHS Class of 2024 will be having a TACO SALAD dinner in the VBHS Cafeteria beginning at 3:30 p.m. These dinners will be served as long as supplies last. The cost per plate will be $8.00.
We hope to see a great turn out from our VBHS families!
VBHS Seniors visited TN Tech for the Upper Cumberland College Fair! They gained knowledge about many different college and saw some familiar faces on the Tech campus! Previous VBHS grads: Tilly Dodson c/o 2017, Hootie Huerta and Gracie Austin, c/o 2019, Austin Holloway and Jaedyn Walling c/o 2022!
Middle School Softball Season is underway!
Each month our VBHS Counseling Department and Administration would like to spotlight some of our previous graduates that are attending college and some that have graduated college and are building their careers in the workforce.
Our goal is to show you the endless possibilities you have and encourage you to reach for your goals. #endlesspossibilities
This month we would like to spotlight: Mr. Joe Dodson. Class of 2020. He is pursuing the Automotive Technology Program at TCAT McMinnville to become a mechanic. He has earned his ASE G1 Maintenance, Light Repair Certification, and NC3 Certification in Precision Measuring Calipers. He is well on his way to earning his certificate to become a Master Technician.
Yearbook Picture Day
Thursday, September 1st
8:00-10:00 am
6th-11th grades
Faculty and Staff included!
It's volleyball time in Van Buren!
We are excited for the return of students to Van Buren County High School this coming, Monday, August 8, 2022! Like in years past, the doors to VBHS WILL NOT open until 7:30 a.m. The school day for Middle School Students, Grades 6th-8th, begins each day at 7:50 a.m. The school day for High School Students, Grades 9th-12th, begins each day at 8:00 a.m. Student schedules will be available for pick-up Monday morning in the VBHS Front Lobby. Faculty, Staff, and Administration are looking forward to a tremendous school year with the fantastic students of VBHS!
The SPIN (Student & Parent Information Night) for the class of 2023 will be Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:15pm in the VBHS Auditorium during the VBHS Open House. Seniors and their parents please make plans to attend!!
At this time, Senior Paint Day is still on for this coming Saturday, July 30, 2022. We will continue to monitor the weather for that day and make other determinations closer to start time. We do advise those participating to bring a canopy tent, if possible, to place over his/her parking spot in the case it begins to rain throughout the day. If you have any questions, please contact the VBHS office at 931-946-2442. Thank you!
6th Grade Students & Families:
With the 2022-2023 school year quickly approaching we wanted to communicate some important information concerning upcoming activities. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Van Buren County High School will be hosting an Open House event. This event will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This gives all students and parents an opportunity to meet teachers and tour our school. In conjunction with this event, the Back to School - School Supply Give Away will be taking place at the VBHS Auxiliary Gym for the duration of the Open House. Sixth-Grade Orientation will be this same night, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the VBHS Auditorium. Following this, Senior "SPIN" Orientation will begin at 5:15 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing VBHS students and parents and excited to begin this upcoming school year!
Good Afternoon! This contains several different important messages so please read it in its entirety. Middle School supply lists have been uploaded to the school website at https://www.vanburenschools.org/o/vbhs. High School teachers will communicate needed supplies to students on their first day of classes. As you begin shopping for back to school clothes please be mindful of the dress code policy in place in the student handbook. Shorts/skirts and holes in jeans/pants CANNOT be more than 3 inches above the knee. Shirts must cover the midriff area completely. If leggings are worn they must be accompanied by a shirt/dress that appropriately covers all areas. Students found in violation of the dress code can be asked to change and/or a parent can be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the High School office at 931-946-2442. We are looking forward to a great school year!
With the 2022-2023 school year quickly approaching we wanted to communicate some important information concerning upcoming activities.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Van Buren County High School will be hosting an Open House event. This event will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This gives all students and parents an opportunity to meet teachers and tour our school. In conjunction with this event, the Back to School - School Supply Give Away will be taking place at the VBHS Auxiliary Gym for the duration of the Open House.
Sixth-Grade Orientation will be this same night, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the VBHS Auditorium. Following this, Senior "SPIN" Orientation will begin at 5:15 p.m.
We are looking forward to seeing VBHS students and parents and excited to begin this upcoming school year!
ATTENTION SENIORS: This is a reminder that Senior Paint Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 8:00-2:00. Please make sure you have all necessary supplies such as brushes, paint, painters tape, and trash bags. Items you may consider are a canopy tent and folding chairs. The only paint that can be used to ensure the painted design stays is water based exterior latex paint. The rain date for this event is Saturday, August 6, 2022. If you have any questions, contact the High School office at 931-946-2442.