🚨 School Closure Announcement 🚨
Due to deteriorating road conditions and concern for the safety of our students, staff, and families, Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 5, 2026.
As temperatures drop and roads continue to worsen, we believe this is the safest decision for everyone. Please stay safe and stay warm. ❄️
🏀📣 WAYBACK WEDNESDAY: The 2012-2013 Season! 📣🏀
Taking a trip down memory lane to the hardwood! 🦅 Can you believe it’s been over a decade since these Spencer Elementary athletes and cheerleaders were representing us on the court?
We’re flashing back to the 2012-2013 Boys and Girls Basketball teams and the Cheer squad. A lot of great memories (and wins!) in these photos.
#WaybackWednesday #SpencerElementary #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #Basketball #Cheerleading #Memories #GoEagles
Taking a trip down memory lane to the hardwood! 🦅 Can you believe it’s been over a decade since these Spencer Elementary athletes and cheerleaders were representing us on the court?
We’re flashing back to the 2012-2013 Boys and Girls Basketball teams and the Cheer squad. A lot of great memories (and wins!) in these photos.
#WaybackWednesday #SpencerElementary #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #Basketball #Cheerleading #Memories #GoEagles
🍰🔥 IT’S BACK… AND IT’S SWEETER THAN EVER! 🔥🍰
Our Sweet Treat Silent Auction returns to VBHS on February 12 during PTC, and if it’s anything like our HUGE Fall Silent Auction, you do not want to miss it!
Think homemade desserts, sweet competition, and bragging rights—all for a great cause. 💛❤️
Come ready to win and indulge 😋
📍 VBHS Front Lobby
📅 February 12, 2026
⏰ During Parent-Teacher Conferences
Bring your sweet tooth and your competitive spirit! 🦅🍰
Our Sweet Treat Silent Auction returns to VBHS on February 12 during PTC, and if it’s anything like our HUGE Fall Silent Auction, you do not want to miss it!
Think homemade desserts, sweet competition, and bragging rights—all for a great cause. 💛❤️
Come ready to win and indulge 😋
📍 VBHS Front Lobby
📅 February 12, 2026
⏰ During Parent-Teacher Conferences
Bring your sweet tooth and your competitive spirit! 🦅🍰
✨ A Day at the Museum in 6th Grade Enrichment 🎨
Ms. McGowan’s 6th grade enrichment class recently showcased their creativity through a special project that transformed the classroom into an art museum. Students created stunning watercolor salt art pieces, which were displayed during “A Day at the Museum.”
The classroom atmosphere reflected an authentic gallery experience—overhead lights were dimmed, lamps highlighted each artwork, and soft jazz music played in the background. As students toured the exhibition, Ms. McGowan served as the docent, sharing information about artistic techniques and answering questions about the pieces on display.
Students were highly engaged and clearly proud of their work. The experience encouraged them to appreciate both their own creativity and the artistic expressions of their classmates in an immersive museum-style setting.
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #6thGradeEnrichment #Art
Ms. McGowan’s 6th grade enrichment class recently showcased their creativity through a special project that transformed the classroom into an art museum. Students created stunning watercolor salt art pieces, which were displayed during “A Day at the Museum.”
The classroom atmosphere reflected an authentic gallery experience—overhead lights were dimmed, lamps highlighted each artwork, and soft jazz music played in the background. As students toured the exhibition, Ms. McGowan served as the docent, sharing information about artistic techniques and answering questions about the pieces on display.
Students were highly engaged and clearly proud of their work. The experience encouraged them to appreciate both their own creativity and the artistic expressions of their classmates in an immersive museum-style setting.
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #6thGradeEnrichment #Art
📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Coming Soon! ✨📚
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Spencer Elementary School Friday, February 6 through Friday, February 13! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting week of books, stories, and reading fun for all ages.
🕒 Special Shopping Hours:
The Book Fair will be open for parents and students during Parent-Teacher Conferences on
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
This is the perfect time to shop together, discover new books, and support our school! 💙📖
🔗 Shop online or preview the fair here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool2
We can’t wait to see you there—happy reading! 📚😊
#AdventureAwaits #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ScholasticBookFair
📅✨ Save the Date! ✨📅
Parents and guardians, we look forward to seeing you for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 3:30–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and partner together to support success in the classroom. 💬📚
We appreciate your continued involvement and support—strong school-home connections make a big difference! 💛
Parents and guardians, we look forward to seeing you for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 3:30–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and partner together to support success in the classroom. 💬📚
We appreciate your continued involvement and support—strong school-home connections make a big difference! 💛
🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉
📅 February 2–6, 2026
This week, Van Buren County Schools proudly celebrates our incredible school counselors who work every day to support, guide, and inspire our students. 🦅
We are especially grateful for Sahara Hall, counselor at Van Buren County High School, and Laura Carpenter, counselor at Spencer Elementary School, for the compassion, dedication, and encouragement they bring to our students and families.
School counselors truly amplify student success—academically, socially, and emotionally—and we are thankful for the difference they make across our district every single day.
👏 Join us in showing some love and appreciation for all of our school counselors this week! 👏
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #VBCSchools #SchoolCounselorsRock #AmplifyStudentSuccess 💛🦅
📅 February 2–6, 2026
This week, Van Buren County Schools proudly celebrates our incredible school counselors who work every day to support, guide, and inspire our students. 🦅
We are especially grateful for Sahara Hall, counselor at Van Buren County High School, and Laura Carpenter, counselor at Spencer Elementary School, for the compassion, dedication, and encouragement they bring to our students and families.
School counselors truly amplify student success—academically, socially, and emotionally—and we are thankful for the difference they make across our district every single day.
👏 Join us in showing some love and appreciation for all of our school counselors this week! 👏
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #VBCSchools #SchoolCounselorsRock #AmplifyStudentSuccess 💛🦅
❄️ School Closure Notice ❄️
Van Buren County Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to winter weather and road conditions.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow! ☃️
💛 Small School, Big Opportunities 💛
💗📅 Hello, February 2026! 📅💗
Our February calendar is packed with heart, kindness, and school spirit! From celebrating Career & Technical Education Month, Library Lovers Month, and Love the Bus Month to spreading joy during Random Acts of Kindness Week, there’s so much to love this month. 💕
Be sure to mark your calendars for important dates like Progress Reports & Parent-Teacher Conferences, President’s Day (No School!), and all the special weeks that highlight the amazing people and programs in our school community.
Small school, big opportunities—and a whole lot of love this February! 🐧💌
Our February calendar is packed with heart, kindness, and school spirit! From celebrating Career & Technical Education Month, Library Lovers Month, and Love the Bus Month to spreading joy during Random Acts of Kindness Week, there’s so much to love this month. 💕
Be sure to mark your calendars for important dates like Progress Reports & Parent-Teacher Conferences, President’s Day (No School!), and all the special weeks that highlight the amazing people and programs in our school community.
Small school, big opportunities—and a whole lot of love this February! 🐧💌
🚌💛 Love the Bus Month – February 2026 💛🚌
Every day, our transportation team does more than drive routes — they deliver education with care, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. ❤️📚
During Love the Bus Month, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible drivers, monitors, mechanics, substitutes, and leaders who keep our students safe and supported on the road each day.
Please join us in showing appreciation for this outstanding team at Van Buren County Schools. A smile, a thank-you, or a kind word goes a long way!
👇 Drop a 💛 or 🚌 in the comments to help us show the love!
#LoveTheBus #EducationDelivered #ThankABusDriver #VBCS
Every day, our transportation team does more than drive routes — they deliver education with care, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. ❤️📚
During Love the Bus Month, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible drivers, monitors, mechanics, substitutes, and leaders who keep our students safe and supported on the road each day.
Please join us in showing appreciation for this outstanding team at Van Buren County Schools. A smile, a thank-you, or a kind word goes a long way!
👇 Drop a 💛 or 🚌 in the comments to help us show the love!
#LoveTheBus #EducationDelivered #ThankABusDriver #VBCS
📅✨ Planning Ahead for 2026–27! ✨📅
The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! We’re excited to share it early so families and staff can begin planning for the upcoming school year with confidence.
The calendar includes important dates such as the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and other key events. Having these dates ahead of time helps everyone stay organized and prepared for a successful year.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we’re already looking forward to a great 2026–27 school year!
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCSchoolCalendar
The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! We’re excited to share it early so families and staff can begin planning for the upcoming school year with confidence.
The calendar includes important dates such as the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and other key events. Having these dates ahead of time helps everyone stay organized and prepared for a successful year.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we’re already looking forward to a great 2026–27 school year!
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCSchoolCalendar
🍪🥤 Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause! 🧁🍒
Spencer Elementary families—be sure to stop by our Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM
Enjoy delicious cookies and brownies or try a fun, flavorful drink from our Dirty Soda Bar with creamy add-ins and yummy mix-ins. It’s the perfect treat while you visit classrooms and meet with teachers!
❤️ All proceeds support our students and staff, so every sip and snack helps make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary School and helping make our events extra special—we can’t wait to see you there!
Spencer Elementary families—be sure to stop by our Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM
Enjoy delicious cookies and brownies or try a fun, flavorful drink from our Dirty Soda Bar with creamy add-ins and yummy mix-ins. It’s the perfect treat while you visit classrooms and meet with teachers!
❤️ All proceeds support our students and staff, so every sip and snack helps make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary School and helping make our events extra special—we can’t wait to see you there!
Learning is more fun when imagination leads the way! ✨🎭
The students in Ms. Shelene’s room LOVE learning through play, and their absolute favorite center is dramatic play! Whether they’re pretending to be doctors, chefs, superheroes, or something totally made-up, their creativity knows no bounds. 🩺🍳🦸♂️
Watching them learn, explore, and grow through imagination is pure joy—because when kids play, magic happens! 💫
#EarlyBirdPreschool #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #DramaticPlay
The students in Ms. Shelene’s room LOVE learning through play, and their absolute favorite center is dramatic play! Whether they’re pretending to be doctors, chefs, superheroes, or something totally made-up, their creativity knows no bounds. 🩺🍳🦸♂️
Watching them learn, explore, and grow through imagination is pure joy—because when kids play, magic happens! 💫
#EarlyBirdPreschool #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #DramaticPlay
Last semester was full of hands-on learning! 🙌
Last semester Mr. Hall's 3rd block Sociology class took a field trip to the Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge. Students got an up-close look at the world of criminal justice—learning how to take fingerprints, analyze crime scenes, and describe suspects. They also explored historically famous criminals, cold cases, forensic analysis, and so much more.
It was an engaging, educational experience that really brought sociology and criminal justice concepts to life. So proud of these students and their curiosity! 🧠🔍
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunites #Alcatraz #HandsOnLearning
Last semester Mr. Hall's 3rd block Sociology class took a field trip to the Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge. Students got an up-close look at the world of criminal justice—learning how to take fingerprints, analyze crime scenes, and describe suspects. They also explored historically famous criminals, cold cases, forensic analysis, and so much more.
It was an engaging, educational experience that really brought sociology and criminal justice concepts to life. So proud of these students and their curiosity! 🧠🔍
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunites #Alcatraz #HandsOnLearning
🍎 Van Buren County Schools Menus Update 🍎
Families, we want to share an important update about school menus! Beginning February, each school will have its own individual menu to better reflect what is being served at each location.
You can still easily find menus on our website by navigating to Dining on each school’s webpage. Be sure to check the correct school’s page for the most accurate menu information.
👉 Check out February’s menus attached to this post!
Thank you for your continued support of Van Buren County Schools! 😊
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #SchoolNutrition #FebruaryLunches
Families, we want to share an important update about school menus! Beginning February, each school will have its own individual menu to better reflect what is being served at each location.
You can still easily find menus on our website by navigating to Dining on each school’s webpage. Be sure to check the correct school’s page for the most accurate menu information.
👉 Check out February’s menus attached to this post!
Thank you for your continued support of Van Buren County Schools! 😊
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #SchoolNutrition #FebruaryLunches
🎉 School Board Appreciation Week – Continued! 🎉
We are proud to recognize Jacob Grissom, our Student School Board Member who is a 12th grader at VBHS. Jacob brings an important student voice to the board table, sharing perspectives that help guide decisions and strengthen the connection between students, schools, and leadership.
Thank you, Jacob, for your commitment, leadership, and willingness to serve your peers. We appreciate the insight and dedication you bring to our district! 👏
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #StudentVoice #FutureLeader #VBHS
🎉❄️ Guess what, Eagles? ❄️🎉
The snow has packed up its bags, the buses are ready to roll, and Van Buren County Schools will be OPEN and ON TIME on Thursday, 01/29/2026! ⏰🚌
Set those alarms, grab your backpacks, and maybe an extra yawn or two—we’re ready to welcome everyone back for a great day of learning and laughs.
See you bright and early!
🦅✨ Small school, BIG opportunities ✨🦅
❄️ Good Afternoon, Van Buren County Families, Students, & Staff! ❄️
Van Buren County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Your safety is our top priority—thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!
🎉 School Board Appreciation Week 🎉
This week, we proudly celebrate our Van Buren County School Board members for their dedication, leadership, and service to our students, staff, and community. Their commitment helps shape strong schools and a brighter future for every child we serve.
Thank you to:
⭐ Tim Hodges, Chairman – District 2
⭐ Benjamin Grissom – District 1
⭐ Barry Austin – District 3
⭐ Davy Shockley – District 4
⭐ Glenece Cole – District 5
Your local leadership truly makes a lasting impact. We appreciate all you do! 🦅📚
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #LocalLeadershipLastingImpact #VanBurenCountySchools #ThankYouBoardMembers
This week, we proudly celebrate our Van Buren County School Board members for their dedication, leadership, and service to our students, staff, and community. Their commitment helps shape strong schools and a brighter future for every child we serve.
Thank you to:
⭐ Tim Hodges, Chairman – District 2
⭐ Benjamin Grissom – District 1
⭐ Barry Austin – District 3
⭐ Davy Shockley – District 4
⭐ Glenece Cole – District 5
Your local leadership truly makes a lasting impact. We appreciate all you do! 🦅📚
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #LocalLeadershipLastingImpact #VanBurenCountySchools #ThankYouBoardMembers
Due to the multiple weather concerns, Van Buren County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th & Tuesday, January 27th. Please stay safe and warm during this time.
