VB Families: A letter was sent home with students regarding the SummerEBT program. The link in the letter and on the original text would not allow some users access. The updated/correct link is onedhs.tn.gov/parent. The portal opened today, May 20th for those who do not already receive benefits to sign up to receive benefits potentially. Thank you!
Middle School boys basketball tryouts will be Monday, May 20th, 3:00 to 4:30. Tryouts are for boys who will be in 6th-8th grade next year. Tryouts will be at the high school gym. Pickup will be in the back parking lot.
VB Families: A letter was sent home with students regarding the SummerEBT program. Your child or children in your household may be eligible for a new program called Van Buren County Summer EBT/SUN Bucks. If your child/children currently receive government benefits your child will automatically be enrolled. If your child/children does not currently receive benefits you can apply for the Summer EBT as onedhs.tn.gov starting May 20th. Thank you!
The Van Buren County Board of Education held its monthly meeting tonight. During this meeting three employees who are retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year were honored. The three staff members include Susan Blankenship (VBHS Librarian), Pennie Shrum (6th Grade ELA Teacher), and Barbara Cunningham (Pre-K Paraprofessional). Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the students of Van Buren County!
Good Afternoon! The Van Buren County Schools Nutrition Department will be offering the Summer Feeding Program again this year. The program will run from June 3rd to June 27th with 5 pickup locations as follows: UCHRA Headstart, Greenbriar Apartments, Bethlehem Church of Christ, Cedar Grove Community Center, and Van Buren County High School. The program will also possibly run from July 8th to July 19th depending on participation. To participate in this program please call Christy Troglen at (931) 946-0147 and leave your name, number of children under the age of 18 years old , and pick-up location. Thank you!
Good Evening! This is to inform you of an update to the May Calendar of Events. Van Buren Co. Schools had planned on having Professional Development Days on May 21st and May 22nd to use the remainder of stockpile days. Due to the use of Stockpile days last week for Inclement Weather, these days will now operate as Regular Instructional Days Thank You!
Reminder that Middle School girls basketball tryouts are tomorrow, Monday, May 13th, 3:00 to 4:30. Tryouts will be at the high school gym. You must wear proper attire (sport shorts, tennis shoes, etc.)
Middle School girls basketball tryouts will be Monday, May 13th, 3:00 to 4:30. Tryouts will be at the high school gym. You must wear proper attire (sport shorts, tennis shoes, etc.)
High school boys basketball tryouts will be tomorrow (Friday, May 10th) in the high school gym from 3:00-4:30. These tryouts are for any boys who will be in grades 9-12 next school year! If you can't make tryouts tomorrow, but you would like to tryout, contact Coach Sullivan at the high school.
Van Buren County Schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, May 10th at regular time. Please still use caution and be aware of conditions as you travel in the morning.
There has been an update to the Early Bird Preschool Graduation time. Graduation will now take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 10, 2024. Thank You!
Good Morning. This is a message from Van Buren Co. Schools. I know it was a restless night for many of you and we hope everyone stayed safe.
This morning there are reports of trees down and flooded roadways and the rain is predicted to continue through the morning. Out of caution Van Buren Co. Schools will be closed today, Thursday, May 9th. Please stay safe. Thank you!
On Friday, May 3rd, Van Buren Co. Schools Nutrition Department celebrated School Lunch Hero Day. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes for everything they do!
There will be a regularly scheduled School Board meeting on May 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Please check the Van Buren County Schools website to view the agenda
Happy School Nurse Day! Join Van Buren County Schools in thanking our school nurses, Carly Whalen and Holly Rivera. Both of our school nurses work tirelessly every day to ensure the health needs of our students are met. So again, thank you for all that you do!
Good Evening! This message is from the Van Buren County School System. The timing and risk level of tomorrow's potential severe weather is concerning for our county. Out of caution, Van Buren County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and weather aware.
Van Buren County Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year. Certified Staff: Assistant Principal (SES), 5th Grade Math Teacher (SES), Special Education/Behavior Classroom Teacher (SES), CTE-Health Services Teacher (VBHS), Library/Media Specialist (VBHS), 6th Grade ELA Teacher (VBHS); Support Staff: PreK Educational Assistant (Early Bird Preschool), Behavior Classroom Assistant (SES), and Educational Assistant(s)(SES). Applications will be received by Jared Copeland, Director of Schools. Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2024, at noon or until the position is filled. Please submit applications to jcopeland@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242.
Happy Graduation Season! Van Buren County Schools have three graduations coming up this week and next. Early Bird Preschool will graduate on May 10, 2024, at 8:30 AM in the VBHS Auditorium. SES Kindergarten will graduate on May 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the VBHS Gymnasium. VBHS Class of 2024 will graduate on May 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the VBHS Gymnasium.
Happy National Teacher's Day! In conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week, today, May 7th is National Teacher's Day. Thank you to all of our teachers for everything that they do!
The last day for Early Bird Preschool students to attend school for the 2024 school year will be this Friday, May 10, 2024. Preschoolers will be dismissed from school following Pre-K Graduation on May 10, 2024.
