High school girls basketball tryouts will be Monday, May 11th from 3:00 to 4:30 in the high school gym.
Middle School girls basketball tryouts will be Monday May 11th, 3:00 to 4:30 at the auxiliary gym. Tryouts are for girls who will be in 6th-8th grade next year. The girls will need to wait on Coach Roberts in the high school gym, so everyone can walk over together.
REMINDER:
Middle School boys basketball tryouts will be tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th, 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.
Van Buren County Schools would like to spotlight Ayers Foundation College Access Counselor, Mrs. Amanda DeBord! We want to recognize the incredible impact she has on our students. Mrs. DeBord works tirelessly with all seniors to create their postsecondary plans and organizes important events such as College App Week, campus tours, and Senior Signing Day. Her work is truly invaluable, playing a key role in guiding students into their futures. Thanks to her dedication behind the scenes, our seniors were awarded an impressive total of over $727, 000 in scholarships at our awards day program. Thank you, Mrs. DeBord, for everything you do to support and inspire our students! And by the way, Mrs. DeBord is a proud Van Buren County High School Alumni.
Middle School boys basketball tryouts will be Thursday, May 7th, 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.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, middle school girls basketball tryouts have been canceled today. When a new date & time has been set everyone will be notified. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Boys high school basketball tryouts are Tuesday (May 5th) & Wednesday (May 6th) in the high school gym from 3:00-4:30.
REMINDER:
Girls middle school basketball tryouts are tomorrow, Monday, May 4th from 3:00-4:30 in the high school gym. Tryouts are for any girl who will be in middle school next school year. Please wear proper attire to tryouts.
🌟 Join the TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge! 🌟
Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) way to keep your child engaged this summer? The TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge is back!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 6th grade students, this annual challenge runs June 1 – August 1 and is designed to inspire a lifelong love of serving others. 💛
Families will receive weekly ideas, resources, and simple ways to give back—making it easy for kids to support their neighbors and strengthen their communities in creative and exciting ways.
🎉 Bonus: Students who complete the challenge will be invited to a special carnival celebration at the Tennessee Residence in September, hosted by the Governor and First Lady Lee!
📲 Ready to get started?
Visit the First Lady’s website for details and registration, or contact Tennessee.Serves@tn.gov for more information.
Let’s make a difference together this summer! 💫
Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) way to keep your child engaged this summer? The TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge is back!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 6th grade students, this annual challenge runs June 1 – August 1 and is designed to inspire a lifelong love of serving others. 💛
Families will receive weekly ideas, resources, and simple ways to give back—making it easy for kids to support their neighbors and strengthen their communities in creative and exciting ways.
🎉 Bonus: Students who complete the challenge will be invited to a special carnival celebration at the Tennessee Residence in September, hosted by the Governor and First Lady Lee!
📲 Ready to get started?
Visit the First Lady’s website for details and registration, or contact Tennessee.Serves@tn.gov for more information.
Let’s make a difference together this summer! 💫
Any girl who will be in middle school next school year, and is interested in trying out for the basketball team, tryouts will be held on May 4th from 3-4:30 in the high school gym. Make sure that the girls wear proper attire to tryouts. If you have any questions contact Coach Roberts, thank you.
Did you know firearms are the leading cause of death for American children?That’s why we’re sharing information about Be SMART, a program focused on keeping kids safe by promoting secure firearm storage and responsible conversations among adults. In Tennessee:
• Children are 64.9% more likely to die from a firearm than the national average
• The state ranks 3rd for unintentional shootings by children
• 92% of child firearm deaths are considered preventable
Be SMART empowers parents, caregivers, and community members—whether gun owners or not—to:
✔ Secure firearms safely
✔ Understand the risks
✔ Take action to prevent access
✔ Talk with others about safe storage
Join Us for a Virtual Be SMART Presentation
📅 Monday, May 4
⏰ 7:00 PM CDT
🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/45E2zP0 (or use QR code)
📧 More info: Alanna Truss (atruss.tn@gmail.com)
Together, we can help protect our children through awareness, education, and simple safety steps.
Last call!! VBCYA Teeball/softball/baseball registrations end today, 4/26 at 11pm. No late registrations will be accepted! Contact Tyler at 931-349-2405 if you need help getting signed up! Register now at VBCYA.COM
📣 Behavior Training Update & Invitation
Please note that the Behavior Training originally scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled to April 29th at 3:15 PM.
Join us for:
Growing Skills, Building Success: A Shared Approach to Behaviors
This informative session is open to parents, teachers, and teaching assistants.
📍 Location: Room 9 (Ms. Elizabeth Cope’s classroom) at VBHS
⏰ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
The training will be led by Ms. Meagan Humbert, a Special Education teacher in Van Buren County Schools with extensive experience in behavior support. She holds a Master’s in Special Education and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
We hope you’ll join us for this valuable opportunity to learn and collaborate!
Please note that the Behavior Training originally scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled to April 29th at 3:15 PM.
Join us for:
Growing Skills, Building Success: A Shared Approach to Behaviors
This informative session is open to parents, teachers, and teaching assistants.
📍 Location: Room 9 (Ms. Elizabeth Cope’s classroom) at VBHS
⏰ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
The training will be led by Ms. Meagan Humbert, a Special Education teacher in Van Buren County Schools with extensive experience in behavior support. She holds a Master’s in Special Education and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
We hope you’ll join us for this valuable opportunity to learn and collaborate!
VBCYA baseball/softball/teeball sign ups are open now!! Registrations will end 4/26 at 11 pm. NO late registrations will be accepted. Register now at VBCYA.com
☀️🍎 Summer Meals Are Here! 🍎☀️
We’re excited to share that our Summer Feeding Program is back! This is a wonderful opportunity to make sure all children in our community stay fueled, healthy, and ready for fun all summer long. 💛
Let’s work together to make this a happy, healthy summer for every child! 🌈🍽️
#SummerMeals #FuelForFun #CommunityStrong
We’re excited to share that our Summer Feeding Program is back! This is a wonderful opportunity to make sure all children in our community stay fueled, healthy, and ready for fun all summer long. 💛
Let’s work together to make this a happy, healthy summer for every child! 🌈🍽️
#SummerMeals #FuelForFun #CommunityStrong
Spring break is almost here, and we can feel the excitement in the air! 🌸☀️
Van Buren County Schools Spring Break is March 30th-April 3rd!
Van Buren County Schools Spring Break is March 30th-April 3rd!
🧠⚡ “It’s alive… with learning!” Our 8th grade ELA students brought Frankenstein to life by designing creative body systems art to represent the inner workings of the Monster. Literature + science + creativity = unforgettable learning!
✨🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the March School Board Meeting! 🎉✨
🎤 We are especially proud to recognize Lyla McCoy, who represented our schools so well at the Coordinated School Health Conference—presenting and sharing her musical talent with a wonderful performance. What an incredible example of student excellence! 🌟
👏 A huge congratulations to Christy Troglen, Sasha Neely, Crystal Owens, and Carly Whalen, who were recently honored at the conference for their commitment to supporting student wellness and success. Your hard work truly makes a difference!
🌟 We also proudly recognize Kelly Lewis (Coordinated School Health) for her dedication and continued impact across our school system. Your efforts are deeply appreciated!
💼 The Board also recognized Cassandra Binkley, outgoing Supervisor of Instructional Technology/EIS/Accountability/Communications, for her service and contributions to the district.
Moments like these highlight the strength and heart of our school community. We are so proud of each of you! 💙👏 #EaglePride #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
🏹 VBHS Archery Update 🏹
We are so proud of our VBHS Archery Team! They brought home 2nd place in Bullseye at the Spartan Shootout and also earned 2nd place at the Tri-County 3D Tournament—what an incredible accomplishment!
Special shoutout to Izaiaah MacMurchy and Oren Farmer for winning medals, and to Colton Christenberry for shooting a perfect 50 at practice today—great work! 🎯
Now it’s on to the next challenge! Wish our team luck as they head to the State Tournament in Murfreesboro tomorrow. Let’s go, Eagles! 💙🦅
📸 Wayback Wednesday: 1976 4-H Memories
Take a step back with us to 1976, when 4-H members were building skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships right here in our community. From hands-on projects to leadership development, 4-H has always been about learning by doing—and those values still hold strong today.
As we celebrate Extension Month in Tennessee, it’s the perfect time to recognize the powerful partnership between UT Extension 4-H Program and Van Buren County Schools. At UT Extension-4-H, they continue to provide youth with opportunities to grow into capable, compassionate leaders who make a difference.
For generations, 4-H has helped young people discover their passions, serve their communities, and develop real-world skills that last a lifetime. We’re proud to be part of that legacy—and excited for what the future holds.
💚 Head, Heart, Hands, Health 💚
#WaybackWednesday #4H #UTExtension #ExtensionMonth #Tennessee
Take a step back with us to 1976, when 4-H members were building skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships right here in our community. From hands-on projects to leadership development, 4-H has always been about learning by doing—and those values still hold strong today.
As we celebrate Extension Month in Tennessee, it’s the perfect time to recognize the powerful partnership between UT Extension 4-H Program and Van Buren County Schools. At UT Extension-4-H, they continue to provide youth with opportunities to grow into capable, compassionate leaders who make a difference.
For generations, 4-H has helped young people discover their passions, serve their communities, and develop real-world skills that last a lifetime. We’re proud to be part of that legacy—and excited for what the future holds.
💚 Head, Heart, Hands, Health 💚
#WaybackWednesday #4H #UTExtension #ExtensionMonth #Tennessee
