Van Buren County Schools

Message from the Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce:

📺 News Channel 5 is coming to Spencer! 🎄

Join us Monday, December 22 at 5:00 PM on Spencer’s Historic Square for a festive holiday gathering hosted by the Greater Van Buren County Spencer Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy our famous Hot Dr. Pepper, warm food, and plenty of Christmas cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Didn’t get to add an ornament at the tree lighting? Bring one and help us finish decorating the Christmas tree! Come celebrate with family and friends and help us show off our amazing community on the news.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄✨

🕊️🎄 Pigeons, Books, and First Grade Smiles! 🎄🕊️

Ms. Shawna’s 1st grade class had the cutest time today with their adorable pigeons and their holiday read-aloud, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! 📚✨

The kiddos loved sharing their pigeons while diving into this fun and festive story.
So many smiles, giggles, and sweet moments—our hearts are full! ❤️

#FirstGradeFun #ReadingJoy #SweetMoments #MsShawnasClass #HolidayReads

💚🎄 A Grinchy Good Time in 1st Grade! 🎄💚

Today, Ms. Copeland’s 1st grade class had a WHOVILLE-WORTHY surprise…
They heard How the Grinch Stole Christmas read by the Grinch himself! 😱💚📚

And the best part?
Every student got to snuggle up with their very own Grinch stuffy while listening! 🧸✨

There were giggles, gasps, and lots of green Grinchy cheer.
Safe to say—our hearts grew three sizes today! 💚💚💚

#GrinchDay #FirstGradeFun #HolidayJoy #ReadAloudMagic #MsCopelandsClass

Message from the Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce:

📺 News Channel 5 is coming to Spencer! 🎄

Join us Monday, December 22 at 5:00 PM on Spencer’s Historic Square for a festive holiday gathering hosted by the Greater Van Buren County Spencer Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy our famous Hot Dr. Pepper, warm food, and plenty of Christmas cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Didn’t get to add an ornament at the tree lighting? Bring one and help us finish decorating the Christmas tree! Come celebrate with family and friends and help us show off our amazing community on the news.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄✨

🎅🤶🚓 A Fun Surprise at DARE Graduation! 🚓🤶🎅

Even Sheriff Brock got in on the holiday fun today! While attending our DARE graduation ceremony, he had the chance to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus—adding a little extra Christmas magic to an already special event. 🎄✨

It’s always great to see community leaders connecting with our students and sharing in the celebration. Thank you, Sheriff Brock, for your support and for spreading some holiday cheer!

#VBCSchools #DAREGraduation #CommunitySupport #HolidayFun #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities

🎉🚓 DARE Graduation Day! 🚓🎉

Today, our 5th and 7th grade students proudly celebrated their DARE graduation, marking an important milestone in making safe, responsible choices for their future. We are so proud of their hard work, participation, and commitment throughout the program!

A huge thank you to SRO Officer Brent for his dedication, leadership, and passion for educating our students. His impact on this program—and on our school community—is truly appreciated. 👏💙

We were also honored to have special speaker Abby Walling, Class of 2026, who delivered an inspiring message to our graduates. Thank you, Abby, for sharing your experience and encouraging our students as they continue to grow and make positive choices. 🌟

Our gratitude extends to the many special guests in attendance today, including representatives from:
⭐ Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP)
⭐ Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department
⭐ Department of Homeland Security and Safety
⭐ District Attorney’s Office
⭐ Senator Blackburn’s Office

Your support and presence mean so much to our students and community.

And a BIG shoutout to all of our sponsors who make this program possible each year—thank you for investing in the safety, education, and well-being of our students!

Congratulations to all our graduates! 🎓✨

#VBCSchools #DAREGraduation #CommunityPartners #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities

🎄 Day 12 of 12: A Magical Visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus! 🎅🤶

We wrapped up our 12 days of holiday fun with the most special surprise! Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a joyful visit to Ms. Autumn’s, Ms. Kristi’s, Ms. Monica Powers’, and Ms. Meagan’s classes today.

The children’s faces lit up with excitement as they shared their wishes, asked questions, and enjoyed the warm holiday cheer brought straight from the North Pole. Moments like these make the season truly magical!

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, for bringing smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories to our school. ❤️✨

#Day12of12 #HolidayMagic #SchoolCommunity #MrAndMrsClaus #MakingMemories

🎉 December Board of Education Meeting – Student Recognition 🎉 At the December Board of Education meeting, we are proud to recognize and honor several outstanding students for their achievements at the Regional Leadership Conference. These students competed by completing online tests in their chosen career-focused categories, representing our district in the lower middle region of the six regions across Tennessee. Please help us congratulate the following students on their impressive accomplishments: 🏅 Brookelyn Garrell – 2nd Place, Human Growth and Development 🏅 Carli Hitchcock – 4th Place, Medical Spelling 🏅 Havyn McCoy – 2nd Place, Pathophysiology 🥇 Brooklyn Mabe – 1st Place, Biotechnology 🥇 Marjorie Mathews – 1st Place, Veterinary Science We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and leadership. Congratulations on representing our schools so well! 👏🎓

🎄🎉 5th Grade Fun in Ms. Zoe’s Classroom! 🎉🎄

Our 5th graders had an absolute blast today during their Christmas party in Ms. Zoe’s classroom! From laughter to friendly competition, their holiday game brought out big smiles and even bigger holiday spirit. 🎁✨

It’s moments like these that make this season so special—students celebrating together, enjoying time with friends, and creating memories they’ll carry with them for years to come.

Way to bring the festive fun, 5th grade! ❤️💚

#VBCSchools #ChristmasParty #5thGradeFun #HolidayJoy #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities

🎄 Tomorrow is Day 12 of our 12 Days of Christmas
🎁 Day 12: Final Day of Christmas Fun!
Today’s BIG finale theme: Santa Gone Savage Day- Grand Finale! Dress as Santa, a Tree, a Gift, a Peppermint Mocha, or Whatever your Christmas Spirit desires!
Thank you for joining in on all the festive dress-up days—what a joyful December! 🎄✨

❄️✨ A Little Holiday Cheer on Day 10 of Our 12 Days of Christmas! ✨❄️

Even on the Snow Day that Wasn’t, Van Buren County Schools kept the festive spirit alive! Today’s celebration brought plenty of smiles as we continued spreading joy throughout our buildings.

A special highlight: Ms. McGowan stayed warm and cheerful in her brand-new holiday socks — featuring none other than Ms. Roberts herself! 🧦🎄 Talk about school spirit and seasonal fun!

Thank you to our staff and students for keeping the holiday magic going strong.
#VBCSchools #12DaysOfChristmas #HolidayCheer #SnowDayThatWasnt #SchoolSpirit

🎄 Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas was a sweater success! 🎄

Van Buren County Schools had a blast celebrating Ugly Sweater Day yesterday! From bright colors to festive patterns, our halls were full of holiday cheer and creative Christmas spirit.

A special shoutout to Ms. Chloe and one of our students who showed off their holiday joy by twinning in matching Christmas sweaters — talk about festive teamwork! 👯‍♂️✨

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make the season a little brighter. ❤️
#VBCSchools #12DaysOfChristmas #UglySweaterDay #HolidaySpirit #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities

🎄 Tomorrow is Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas
🌟 Day 10: Snow Day that Never Came!
Tomorrow's wear your Joggers, Hoodies, Pajamas, Slippers & Messy Hair.
Thanks for making our halls merry and bright! ✨💚

🎄📐 Learning Shapes in Ms. Kristi’s Kindergarten Class! 📐🎄 Ms. Kristi’s kindergarten students kicked off their shapes unit around Thanksgiving and wrapped it up just in time for Christmas break! Throughout the unit, students worked hard learning to name and identify shapes, showing great focus and determination along the way. We are so proud of all the learning and growth that happened during this fun and festive time of year! 🌟

Van Buren County Schools will be operating on a Two Hour Delay tomorrow morning, December 15th, 2025 due to the expected low temperatures. Thank and stay warm!

🎄 Tomorrow is Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas and were celebrating National Ugly Christmas Day!
🎉 Day 9: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!
Dress up today in your Ugliest, Tackiest Christmas Sweater.
Just a few more days of festive fun left—let’s finish strong! 🎁❄️

🎄Tomorrow is Day 8 of Our 12 Days of Christmas
✨ Day 8: Jingle Bell Rock!
Today’s dress-up theme: Dress like a Rock Star- Christmas Style!
We love seeing everyone rocking out the holiday spirit! 🎄