The VBHS FFA is now selling winter pansies for $10 per flat. There is a good selection of colors and these plants can make your flower beds pretty all winter long. Come by the VBHS between 8-2 and pick yours out or contact any FFA member to pick them up for you. Thank you for your support!
The Junior Class will be selling dinners during Parent Teacher Conference on Sept. 16. Dinner will consist of a Loaded Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert, & Drink. Each plate will cost $8 & will be served from 3:15 pm-7pm in the VBHS cafeteria. There will also be a Silent Auction with lots of great items.
ESSER 3.0 - Community Survey
If you have not already done so, please take the time to complete the ESSER 3.0 Community Survey. We value your input as we work to best utilize these resources to address instructional needs and ongoing recovery.
LINK TO SURVEY: https://forms.gle/294dHUHnb6ebcyzB9
We would like to get a "shout out" to our fantastic Van Buren County Schools food service teams! SES got a 100 on their inspection and VBHS got a 98! We are thankful for these hardworking folks and all they do to keep our students and staff healthy and fed.
Back to School Bus Law Reminder:
All drivers have a role in keeping students safe in our state.
Tennessee Law 55-8-151 states, “The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall stop the vehicle before reaching the school bus. The driver shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or is signaled by the school bus driver to proceed or the visual signals are no longer actuated.”
All traffic must stop while the school bus is parked, picking up or dropping off students. Illegally passing during that time puts students at risk, and in many cases the driver could face both state and local fines. It is a Class C misdemeanor for illegally passing a school bus,
On a two-lane highway everyone stops.
On a four-lane highway with a center turn lane everyone stops.
If a four-lane highway has a divider, like a median or an unpaved area at least 5 feet wide, traffic in the opposite direction can proceed with caution. Only traffic behind the bus must stop.
Thanks for helping to keep our Van Buren County students safe!
SES boys basketball tryouts Tuesday (Aug 10) & Wednesday (Aug 11) from 3:00-4:30 at SES. Tryouts are for any boys in 3rd-5th grade.
TOMORROW NIGHT:
This is a reminder that tomorrow night, Tuesday, Aug. 3rd, the following events will take place:
4:00pm-6:00pm -SES Open House
5:00pm-6:00pm -6th grade orientation in the VBHS Auditorium
6:30pm-7:30pm -12th grade SPIN information night
*CORRECTION* - The Preschool Informational Meeting that is scheduled for Monday, August 9th in the VBHS Auditorium will be at 5:30pm.
Also, the first full day for students will be Friday, August 6th. We look forward to seeing our students ready for a new year!
VBCS BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-2022 INFORMATION:
Good evening! We are excited to begin a new school year and see our students again! The following are some important dates and information as we begin the new school year.
Saturday, July 31st -
8am-2pm - Senior Paint Day
1pm-2:30pm - High 5’s & School Supplies giveaway at the Auxiliary Gym
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd -
4pm-6pm - Spencer Elementary Open House
5pm-6pm - 6th Grade Orientation in the VBHS Auditorium
6:30pm-7:30pm - Senior & Parent Information Night in the VBHS Auditorium
Wednesday, Aug. 4th - 8am-9am - New Student Registration (students enrolled at the end of last year will not attend) Bus transportation will not be provided on this day.
Monday, Aug. 9th - 6:00pm - Preschool Parent Information Meeting in the VBHS Auditorium
*Van Buren County Schools is closely monitoring the developing health and safety guidelines in regards to the COVID pandemic and will follow these same procedures as last year:
-Mask-wearing is optional
-Building visitors will be limited during the school-day
We look forward to a great school year!
ESSER 3.0 FEDERAL FUNDS COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER SURVEY:
The Van Buren County School System is seeking feedback from all district and community stakeholders (students, parents, staff, community members, etc.) to help determine how the district should best utilize these financial resources to address instructional needs and ongoing COVID-19 recovery. We appreciate the input as we work together to support our students, staff, and community.
This survey will be open for participation through August 2, 2021.
SURVEY LINK:
https://forms.gle/7sgic8D8hQyrZH6c9
We invite all our students, parents, teachers, and staff members to attend the Community Stakeholders Meeting on Monday, July 26, at 4 p.m. at the Van Buren Co. Fair Barn. Details about this meeting are on Van Buren County Schools Facebook Page, at vanburenschools.org, or available at this link: https://5il.co/vp5n
The Van Buren County Red Sand Project will be Monday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Spencer City Park. Please join us for this event to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Our annual Back to School Supplies Giveaway will be Saturday, July 31! If you know of an organization that would like to contribute to this great event, please share this information with them. Details of the event are on the Van Buren County Schools Facebook page, at vanburenschools.org, or available at this link: https://5il.co/uekc
Our annual Back to School Supplies Giveaway will be Saturday, July 31! If you know of an organization that would like to contribute to this great event, please share this information with them. Details of the event are on the Van Buren County Schools Facebook page, at vanburenschools.org, or available at this link: https://5il.co/uekc
VBCS Summer Feeding Program 2021
The Van Buren County Health Department now has the Pfizer vaccine (for COVID-19) available for adolescents age 12-17 years. Please call 931-946-2438 for more information if you are interested in having your child vaccinated.
REMINDER FOR TOMORROW’S ABBREVIATED DAY:
Our school buses will not be running routes tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25th during the abbreviated day. On this day report cards may be picked up for elementary students in the SES Gym, and for middle and high school students in the back lobby of the high school between 8-9am. If you sent a self-addressed and stamped envelope to school with your child it will be mailed to you. Report cards may also be picked up June 1-28 between the hours of 8-2. Thank you for your support during this unusual school year.
Our school buses will not be running routes next Tuesday, May 25th during the abbreviated day. On this day report cards may be picked up for elementary students in the SES Gym, and for middle and high school students in the back lobby of the high school between 8-9am. If you would like to receive your child’s report card through the mail, please send a self-addressed and stamped envelope to school with your child tomorrow. Report cards may also be picked up June 1-28 between the hours of 8-2. Thank you for your support during this unusual school year.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:
This is a reminder again that high school graduation will be open tomorrow, Friday, May 21st for all guests. Doors will open at 5:00pm and the ceremony will begin at 7:00pm.
MESSAGE FROM THE VAN BUREN COUNTY UT EXTENSION OFFICE:
This summer, there will be a "Summer Adventure Challenge" and a "4-H is Sew Much Fun" opportunity for your 4th-8th grade 4-Hers.
These are some fun-filled day camps that the 4-H office is offering. For more information and for dates and adventures please follow the Van Buren County Extension Facebook page or call the office at (931) 946-2435.