Van Buren County Schools is proud to recognize Mrs. Meagan Humbert, one of VBHS’s dedicated Special Education Instructors, in this week’s Staff Spotlight.
Mrs. Meagan goes above and beyond each day, showing kindness, compassion, patience, and care for some of our most valued students. She works tirelessly to make sure her students are not only receiving differentiated instruction in essential life skills, but are also fully engaged in the daily life of VBHS.
Her commitment reminds us that success comes in many forms. Through her dedication, Mrs. Meagan ensures that every Van Buren County Eagle has the tools, support, and encouragement to soar toward their highest potential. 💛🦅
#StaffSpotlight #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VanBurenPride
This week we’re celebrating two talented young entrepreneurs — Brayden Simmons and Gavin Davis! 👏
Together, they’ve launched S & D Customs Metalworks, where if you think it, they can build it. 🔨✨
Brayden and Gavin recently showcased their craftsmanship at the Fall Creek Falls Mountaineer Folk Festival, and their creativity and hard work truly shine through each piece.
💡 Be sure to check out some of their amazing items and support these driven students as they grow their business!
#StudentSpotlightSaturday #VBHS #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #YoungEntrepreneurs
Van Buren County Schools invites all families to join us for Parent Teacher Conference Conversations That Count –
Thursday, September 18th from 3:30–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, explore events, and learn more about what’s happening in our schools! 💛🦅
Here’s what’s happening across the district:
Early Bird Preschool
🔹 Advisory Council Meeting for any interested parents from 4–5:30 PM .
🔹 Parent Orientation for new students starting PreK in September at 5:30 PM.
Spencer Elementary
🔹 Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
🔹 Two Opportunities for Families to attend Title I Meetings at 4 PM & 6 PM in Mr. Pack’s Room
🔹 Bake Sale
Van Buren County High School
🔹 Sweet Treat Silent Auction
🔹 Junior Class Taco Salad Dinner with Dessert & Drink in the Cafeteria- $10 Plate
🔹 Financial Aid Night in Auditorium at 5 PM
🔹 VBHS PTO Informational Table
🔹 Spanish Class Pulseras Sale
System-Wide
🔹 Health Dept. Flu Clinic – Coordinated School Health Room at SES
📅 Mark your calendars and make plans to attend — we look forward to seeing you there!
#ConversationsThatCount #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBStrong
As required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school districts must identify students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) fall within military-related classifications.
We ask all families to please complete the form linked below:
👉 https://www.vanburenschools.org/forms/military-data-collection-2025-26
Thank you for your help in keeping our records accurate! 💛🦅
#VBStrong #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
This week we’re spotlighting Ms. Emily Curtis’ Health Science class! 🧼👏
Students have been practicing their handwashing technique, and let’s just say… they now have the cleanest hands in school! 🖐️✨ A big shoutout to these future health professionals for showing us that even simple habits like proper handwashing make a big difference. 💛🦅
#FeatureFriday #VBHS #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #HealthScience
This week, we’re proud to spotlight Officer Brent Hickerson — a 2008 graduate of Van Buren County High School who has come full circle to serve and protect our students! 🦅
After gaining experience at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex and the McMinnville Police Department, Officer Brent returned home to Van Buren County, where he now serves as the School Resource Officer for Spencer Elementary.
In addition to keeping our school safe, Officer Brent is making a lasting impact by leading DARE classes for Van Buren County students — teaching the importance of wise choices and healthy living. 🚓👮♂️📚
We are grateful for Officer Brent’s dedication, leadership, and heart for our schools. Thank you for investing in our students and our community! 🙌
#ThrivingThursday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VanBurenPride
#ScholasticBookFairs #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
In 2024, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation requiring firearm safety instruction in schools, outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated §49-6-1016. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all Tennessee school districts, including Van Buren County Schools, will provide annual, age-appropriate instruction on firearm safety for students in grades K–12.
During September Eagle Encounters at SES and VBHS, students will be learning about Firearm Safety from our SRO’s Officer Brent and Officer Clint, Chief Garing, Devin Simmons with Fall Creek Falls, Kyle Walling with TWRA, and Trooper Whitson.
We’re also partnering with Be SMART, a national campaign that promotes safe firearm storage and helps adults have important conversations to keep kids safe — not just at home, but also at friends’ houses, babysitters, and other places children visit.
Look for a Be SMART postcard coming home in the upcoming weeks. You can learn more about firearm safety and how to keep kids safe at Be SMART for Kids.
Plus, the Tennessee Be SMART Team is offering free virtual webinars all year to share helpful info, strategies, and ways to talk about safe firearm storage with others. Interested? Sign up here: bit.ly/45E2zP0
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our children safe!
Today we celebrate Coach Baker — a true difference-maker at Van Buren County Schools! His positivity is contagious, and his willingness to go above and beyond never goes unnoticed.
Whether he’s serving as our Behavior Specialist, PE teacher, coach, leader, or even stepping in as a handyman, Coach Baker wears many hats and does it all with a smile. His ability to connect with students, staff, and parents creates an environment where everyone feels supported and valued.
Our students look up to him as a role model both inside and outside the classroom, and we are so grateful for the impact he makes every single day. 💛🦅
#StaffSpotlightSunday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
We are so proud to shine a light on one of our very own Spencer Elementary students, Bailee Meyer, who recently completed the 2025 Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge.💛
She dedicated part of her summer to giving back and serving others—showing what it truly means to have a heart for kindness and community. 🫶💐
The challenge, open to rising K–6th grade students across Tennessee, ran from June 1 to August 1, encouraging kids to make a difference while on summer break. And she did just that! 👏💪
Way to go, Bailee—you’ve made Spencer Elementary and all of Van Buren County proud! 🦅💛 #SaturdayStudentSpotlight #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ServiceWithHeart
Together, we can raise awareness and remind our students, families, and community that YOU MATTER. 💪✨
📅 VBHS Events
✔️ Monday 9/8: You Matter Monday
✔️ Tuesday 9/9: Teal & Purple Tuesday
✔️ Wednesday 9/10: Talkin’ with TSPN (Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network)
✔️ Thursday 9/11: Chalk the Walk with Dept. of Health
📅 SES Events
✔️ Monday–Thursday: Heart Cart with Mrs. Crystal Owens, School Social Worker
🫶 Research shows that when someone is struggling, being asked and supported in a caring way can make all the difference. Let’s take time to show kindness, listen, and support one another.
📞 988 – Call. Text. Chat.
The suicide & crisis lifeline is always available for anyone who needs help. 💛
#SuicidePreventionWeek #YouMatter #VBstrong #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
The Van Buren County Schools Family Resource Center (FRC) is working hard and helping so many families in our community! 💛🦅 We want to share some of the impact made from August 2024 – July 2025:
📌 422 visits to the FRC
📌 140 total families served
📌 70 school families served
📌 155 school children served
📌 118 pairs of shoes given away at our Back-to-School Giveaway 👟✨
The FRC is making a difference every day, in the lives of students & families in Van Buren County.💙
If you or your family need support, please reach out to Jill Bouldin, FRC Coordinator at (931)304-1099. 🤝
And if you’d like to give back, the FRC is always in need of:
🧴 Personal hygiene items
🧺 Laundry supplies
🧻 Toilet paper
Together, we can continue to lift up our students, families, and community! 💛
#FeatureFriday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #CommunityStrong
🌟 Thriving Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Did you know that our UT Extension Van Buren County Office is filled with Eagle Pride? 💛🦅 Every member of the team is a proud graduate of Van Buren County Schools! 🙌
✨ Chris Binkley- Agriculture Extension Agent & County Director – Class of 1993
✨ Kayla (Bouldin) Hitchcock- Administrative Support- Class of 2005
✨ Paula (Boyd) May- Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent– Class of 1996
✨ Shelby (Christian Boyer) -4-H Youth Development Extension Agent– Class of 2014
From agriculture to family & consumer sciences to 4-H youth development through, they continue to give back to our community and invest in the next generation right here at home. 💪🌱📚
We are so thankful for their hard work, dedication, and hometown heart! 💛🦅 #ThrivingThursday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
🌟 Wayback Wednesday 🌟
✨📚 Flashing back to SES 1993 — where the memories are timeless and the smiles never fade!" 💛🦅
From pictures of young staff members (and even a school board member) to faculty just starting out their careers, these moments remind us once an eagle, always an eagle.
These young smiles might look familiar… do you recognize them?
#WaybackWednesday #VBCSchools #OnceAnEagleAlwaysAnEagle #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Every day in school makes a difference — even missing 1 or 2 days a week can add up to weeks, months, and even years of lost learning by the time a child graduates.
At Van Buren County Schools, we believe Every Day Counts because consistent attendance builds strong learning habits, brighter futures, and lasting opportunities. 💛🦅
Let’s work together to ensure our students are present, prepared, and ready to succeed.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Check out what’s cooking this month in our cafeterias — tasty meals to keep our students fueled for learning. 💛🦅
#VBCSchools #HealthyEagles #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
