📸 Wayback Wednesday: 1976 4-H Memories
Take a step back with us to 1976, when 4-H members were building skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships right here in our community. From hands-on projects to leadership development, 4-H has always been about learning by doing—and those values still hold strong today.
As we celebrate Extension Month in Tennessee, it’s the perfect time to recognize the powerful partnership between UT Extension 4-H Program and Van Buren County Schools. At UT Extension-4-H, they continue to provide youth with opportunities to grow into capable, compassionate leaders who make a difference.
For generations, 4-H has helped young people discover their passions, serve their communities, and develop real-world skills that last a lifetime. We’re proud to be part of that legacy—and excited for what the future holds.
💚 Head, Heart, Hands, Health 💚
#WaybackWednesday #4H #UTExtension #ExtensionMonth #Tennessee
Take a step back with us to 1976, when 4-H members were building skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships right here in our community. From hands-on projects to leadership development, 4-H has always been about learning by doing—and those values still hold strong today.
As we celebrate Extension Month in Tennessee, it’s the perfect time to recognize the powerful partnership between UT Extension 4-H Program and Van Buren County Schools. At UT Extension-4-H, they continue to provide youth with opportunities to grow into capable, compassionate leaders who make a difference.
For generations, 4-H has helped young people discover their passions, serve their communities, and develop real-world skills that last a lifetime. We’re proud to be part of that legacy—and excited for what the future holds.
💚 Head, Heart, Hands, Health 💚
#WaybackWednesday #4H #UTExtension #ExtensionMonth #Tennessee
Just a Reminder that tomorrow is the Day!!! We invite the Community to come donate blood as well as staff and students.
🩸❤️ Van Buren County High School Blood Drive – March 18th! ❤️🩸
Van Buren County High School will host its final blood drive of the school year on Wednesday, March 18th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, and the community is more than welcome to come out and donate!
We are proud to partner with Blood Assurance, who is not only helping save lives but is also fostering a grant program this year to give back financially to partnered schools. Your donation doesn’t just help patients in need — it helps support our school as well!
🎁 As a special thank you, every donor (students and community members alike) will receive a pair of exclusive “Grateful Donor” socks while supplies last!
One donation can save up to three lives. Let’s come together as a community and make a difference. We hope to see you there! 💉🩸
📢 Parent Notification – Van Buren County Schools Due to weather conditions, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Please stay safe and warm. ❄️
School Closure Notice
Van Buren County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the potential for severe weather.
Please stay safe and remain weather aware. 🌧️⛈️
📚 Report Cards Go Home Today!
Van Buren County Schools report cards will be sent home today, Friday, March 13, 2026.
Take a few minutes this evening to ask your child about their progress, celebrate their successes, and talk about their goals for the next term. Your encouragement makes a difference! ❤️
Thank you for partnering with us to support student success.
#VanBurenCountySchools #ReportCardDay #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
📅 Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
The Van Buren County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Van Buren County High School Library (337 Sparta St., Spencer, TN).
For a full list of meeting dates and to view the Board Agenda, please visit the Van Buren County Schools website at www.vanburenschools.org.
🩸❤️ Van Buren County High School Blood Drive – March 18th! ❤️🩸
Van Buren County High School will host its final blood drive of the school year on Wednesday, March 18th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, and the community is more than welcome to come out and donate!
We are proud to partner with Blood Assurance, who is not only helping save lives but is also fostering a grant program this year to give back financially to partnered schools. Your donation doesn’t just help patients in need — it helps support our school as well!
🎁 As a special thank you, every donor (students and community members alike) will receive a pair of exclusive “Grateful Donor” socks while supplies last!
One donation can save up to three lives. Let’s come together as a community and make a difference. We hope to see you there! 💉🩸
Van Buren County High School will host its final blood drive of the school year on Wednesday, March 18th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, and the community is more than welcome to come out and donate!
We are proud to partner with Blood Assurance, who is not only helping save lives but is also fostering a grant program this year to give back financially to partnered schools. Your donation doesn’t just help patients in need — it helps support our school as well!
🎁 As a special thank you, every donor (students and community members alike) will receive a pair of exclusive “Grateful Donor” socks while supplies last!
One donation can save up to three lives. Let’s come together as a community and make a difference. We hope to see you there! 💉🩸
Van Buren County Schools had a very special moment at this week’s Coordinated School Health Institute!
Lyla McCoy was selected as the student presenter for Friday’s session. During her presentation, Lyla beautifully showcased her musical talents while also bravely sharing her personal story and how the components of Coordinated School Health have made a positive impact on both her education and her personal journey.
We were proud to have a large group of our staff and faculty in the audience supporting Lyla as she represented our schools so well.
As an added highlight, Lyla had the opportunity to meet country music artist Tracy Lawrence, who was presenting about his Mission:Possible Foundation. He even took the time to sign Lyla’s guitar, making the experience even more memorable!
We are incredibly proud of Lyla for sharing her story and representing Van Buren County with such courage, talent, and heart.
Lyla McCoy was selected as the student presenter for Friday’s session. During her presentation, Lyla beautifully showcased her musical talents while also bravely sharing her personal story and how the components of Coordinated School Health have made a positive impact on both her education and her personal journey.
We were proud to have a large group of our staff and faculty in the audience supporting Lyla as she represented our schools so well.
As an added highlight, Lyla had the opportunity to meet country music artist Tracy Lawrence, who was presenting about his Mission:Possible Foundation. He even took the time to sign Lyla’s guitar, making the experience even more memorable!
We are incredibly proud of Lyla for sharing her story and representing Van Buren County with such courage, talent, and heart.
Today was an absolutely unforgettable day in Ms. Monica’s Kindergarten class! 🐥💛
Our kinderbabes had the sweetest surprise — special high school visitors stopped by with the most precious baby ducklings for us to love on! The room was filled with giggles, wide-eyed wonder, and the gentlest little hands you’ve ever seen.
There is something so special about watching our big kids pour kindness and patience into our littlest learners. These amazing young ladies didn’t just bring ducklings — they brought joy, excitement, and memories our friends will be talking about for days!
Moments like this remind us how powerful simple acts of kindness can be. Thank you to our high school girls for making our kindergarteners’ day extra special. 💕
It was all smiles, soft quacks, and happy hearts in Kindergarten today!
Our kinderbabes had the sweetest surprise — special high school visitors stopped by with the most precious baby ducklings for us to love on! The room was filled with giggles, wide-eyed wonder, and the gentlest little hands you’ve ever seen.
There is something so special about watching our big kids pour kindness and patience into our littlest learners. These amazing young ladies didn’t just bring ducklings — they brought joy, excitement, and memories our friends will be talking about for days!
Moments like this remind us how powerful simple acts of kindness can be. Thank you to our high school girls for making our kindergarteners’ day extra special. 💕
It was all smiles, soft quacks, and happy hearts in Kindergarten today!
🔧🦅 MAINTENANCE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY – MARCH 6, 2026 🦅🔧
Today, Van Buren County Schools proudly celebrates one of our very own heroes behind the scenes — JP Dodson!
From early mornings to late afternoons, JP works tirelessly to keep our schools safe, running smoothly, and ready for learning every single day. Whether it’s fixing what’s broken, preventing problems before they start, or responding at a moment’s notice, his dedication does not go unnoticed.
JP, thank you for your skill, your heart, and your unwavering dedication to Van Buren County Schools. We appreciate you today and every day!
💛 Please join us in showing JP some love in the comments! 💛
#VBCSEaglePride #MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay #ThankYouJP #StrongerTogether
Today, Van Buren County Schools proudly celebrates one of our very own heroes behind the scenes — JP Dodson!
From early mornings to late afternoons, JP works tirelessly to keep our schools safe, running smoothly, and ready for learning every single day. Whether it’s fixing what’s broken, preventing problems before they start, or responding at a moment’s notice, his dedication does not go unnoticed.
JP, thank you for your skill, your heart, and your unwavering dedication to Van Buren County Schools. We appreciate you today and every day!
💛 Please join us in showing JP some love in the comments! 💛
#VBCSEaglePride #MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay #ThankYouJP #StrongerTogether
🎨🇪🇸 Creativity in Action in Spanish II! 🇪🇸🎨
Students in Ms. Aponte’s Spanish II class combined art and language as they drew and labeled body parts in Spanish. This hands-on activity helped them practice vocabulary while showing off their creativity!
Learning a new language can be fun and engaging, and these students did a great job bringing their drawings to life while strengthening their Spanish skills.
¡Buen trabajo! 👏
🌸📸 Spring Picture Day for SES Students is Coming! 📸🌸
Spring pictures will be taken March 16, 2026. Be sure to check out the flyer below for details and the preregistration QR code.
📌 Important: This QR code is for:
• New students who were added after fall pictures were taken
• Students who did NOT preregister for Fall Pictures
Preregistering allows parents to:
✔️ Receive up to 10% off
✔️ Get early access to view and purchase portraits online
⏰ Please note: The QR code expires 2 days before picture day.
Also, preregistration is optional and does not affect your child having their picture taken—all students will still be photographed.
Be sure to mark your calendars for March 16! 📅😊
Van Buren County showed up and showed out at this year’s Coordinated School Health Conference in Nashville!
Mrs. Sasha Neely was one of three state finalists of the Excellence in Staff Wellness Award.
Mrs. Crystal Owens was one of three state finalists of the Excellence in School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services Award.
Mrs. Christy Troglen was one of three state finalists of the Excellence in Nutrition Services Award.
We are especially proud to share that Mrs. Carly Whalen was the statewide recipient of the Excellence in School Health Services Award.
We are incredibly proud of all of these outstanding finalists. Van Buren County had more finalists in the Coordinated School Health components than any other county in the entire state! We are one of the smallest school districts in the state, but we have great things happening here!
Coordinated School Health is strong and thriving in Van Buren County, and we are grateful for the dedicated staff members who work every day to support the health and well-being of our students. 🦅
VB Fans,
Tickets are now on sale for Saturday night's home sectional basketball game between your Van Buren Eaglettes & Jackson County. Tickets are $8 (plus service charge) through GoFan & $10 at the door Saturday night. There is no guarantee that there will be tickets left to sell at the door so we suggest buying your tickets now through the link below!
https://gofan.co/event/6273037?schoolId=TN8714
Van Buren County Schools is conducting ongoing Child Find activities in accordance with state and federal law to identify, locate, and evaluate children and young adults ages 3 through 21 who may have disabilities and are in need of special education and related services.
Children eligible for services may include, but are not limited to, those with visual or hearing impairments, intellectual or physical disabilities, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, developmental delays, health impairments, autism, emotional disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
If you are the parent or guardian of a child — or know of a child — who may qualify for special education services and is not currently receiving services, please contact:
Tonya Pettit, Director of Special Education
Van Buren County Board of Education
293 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2242, Ext. 22
Van Buren County Schools conducts Child Find activities throughout the school year in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Please see attached flier.
Children eligible for services may include, but are not limited to, those with visual or hearing impairments, intellectual or physical disabilities, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, developmental delays, health impairments, autism, emotional disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
If you are the parent or guardian of a child — or know of a child — who may qualify for special education services and is not currently receiving services, please contact:
Tonya Pettit, Director of Special Education
Van Buren County Board of Education
293 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2242, Ext. 22
Van Buren County Schools conducts Child Find activities throughout the school year in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Please see attached flier.
Dr. Seuss Week – Day 2 Fun!
Ms. Holly’s 1st graders stepped into the spirit of Dr. Seuss today with their wacky socks and big smiles as they celebrated by reading Fox in Socks!
From silly rhymes to tongue-twisting tricks, students had a blast diving into this classic story. The colorful socks were the perfect way to match the playful fun of Dr. Seuss while building reading skills and confidence.
We love seeing our students excited about books and learning. Stay tuned for more Dr. Seuss Week adventures!
#DrSeussWeek #FoxInSocks #LoveReading #FirstGradeFun
Ms. Holly’s 1st graders stepped into the spirit of Dr. Seuss today with their wacky socks and big smiles as they celebrated by reading Fox in Socks!
From silly rhymes to tongue-twisting tricks, students had a blast diving into this classic story. The colorful socks were the perfect way to match the playful fun of Dr. Seuss while building reading skills and confidence.
We love seeing our students excited about books and learning. Stay tuned for more Dr. Seuss Week adventures!
#DrSeussWeek #FoxInSocks #LoveReading #FirstGradeFun
🌅 It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🍎
Did you know students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
⭐ Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math
⭐ Score higher on standardized tests
⭐ Have better concentration and memory
⭐ Be more alert and maintain a healthy weight
At Van Buren County Schools, we’re proud to serve nutritious breakfasts that help fuel learning and set our students up for success each day.
Join us in celebrating National School Breakfast Week by encouraging your child to start their day with a healthy school breakfast! 💛
#NSBW #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #FuelForSuccess #VanBurenCountySchools
Did you know students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
⭐ Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math
⭐ Score higher on standardized tests
⭐ Have better concentration and memory
⭐ Be more alert and maintain a healthy weight
At Van Buren County Schools, we’re proud to serve nutritious breakfasts that help fuel learning and set our students up for success each day.
Join us in celebrating National School Breakfast Week by encouraging your child to start their day with a healthy school breakfast! 💛
#NSBW #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #FuelForSuccess #VanBurenCountySchools
📚✨ Dr. Seuss Week is Underway in Ms. Monica’s Class! ✨📚
Ms. Monica’s class kicked off Dr. Seuss Week in the coziest way possible — cuddled up in their pajamas with their favorite stuffies while listening to a wonderful Dr. Seuss story! 🧸💛
There’s nothing better than comfy PJs, good friends, and a great book to spark imagination and a love for reading. From rhymes to giggles, our students were fully engaged and ready to celebrate the magic of Dr. Seuss all week long!
Oh, the places they’ll go when they discover the joy of reading! ❤️📖
#DrSeussWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveOfReading #EarlyLearners
Ms. Monica’s class kicked off Dr. Seuss Week in the coziest way possible — cuddled up in their pajamas with their favorite stuffies while listening to a wonderful Dr. Seuss story! 🧸💛
There’s nothing better than comfy PJs, good friends, and a great book to spark imagination and a love for reading. From rhymes to giggles, our students were fully engaged and ready to celebrate the magic of Dr. Seuss all week long!
Oh, the places they’ll go when they discover the joy of reading! ❤️📖
#DrSeussWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveOfReading #EarlyLearners
💙 Happy School Social Work Week! 💙
📅 March 1–7, 2026
This week, we proudly celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of our school social worker, Crystal Owens!
Crystal works tirelessly to support the academic success, emotional well-being, and social development of our students across Van Buren County Schools. From providing resources to families to offering encouragement and guidance to students, she makes a difference every single day.
Her compassion, dedication, and commitment help create stronger schools and brighter futures for our children. We are so grateful for the care and support she provides to our students, staff, and community.
💛 Please join us in saying THANK YOU to Crystal for the vital work she does!
#SchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #ThankASocialWorker #VanBurenCountySchools
📅 March 1–7, 2026
This week, we proudly celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of our school social worker, Crystal Owens!
Crystal works tirelessly to support the academic success, emotional well-being, and social development of our students across Van Buren County Schools. From providing resources to families to offering encouragement and guidance to students, she makes a difference every single day.
Her compassion, dedication, and commitment help create stronger schools and brighter futures for our children. We are so grateful for the care and support she provides to our students, staff, and community.
💛 Please join us in saying THANK YOU to Crystal for the vital work she does!
#SchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #ThankASocialWorker #VanBurenCountySchools
📢 We’re Hiring!
Van Buren County Schools is now accepting applications for Supervisor of Instructional Technology & Accountability/Data for the 2025–2026 school year.
If you have a passion for technology, data, and supporting student success, we would love to hear from you!
🗓 Applications accepted until March 13, 2026 at noon or until the position is filled.
📧 Submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org
📞 Call (931) 946-2242 for more information.
For the full job posting and details, visit:
👉 www.vanburenschools.org
#NowHiring #VanBurenCountySchools
Van Buren County Schools is now accepting applications for Supervisor of Instructional Technology & Accountability/Data for the 2025–2026 school year.
If you have a passion for technology, data, and supporting student success, we would love to hear from you!
🗓 Applications accepted until March 13, 2026 at noon or until the position is filled.
📧 Submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org
📞 Call (931) 946-2242 for more information.
For the full job posting and details, visit:
👉 www.vanburenschools.org
#NowHiring #VanBurenCountySchools
