👏 Ben Lomand Connect – Thank you for providing a delicious lunch on Thursday!
👏 VBCS Nutrition Department – We appreciate the wonderful lunch on Wednesday!
☕ TN-True North Real Estate (Mika Davis & Taylor Robinson)– Thursday morning coffee was the perfect pick-me-up!
🥤 UT Extension, Van Buren County –Shelby Boyer – Thank you for the refreshing mid-morning drinks on Thursday!
We are so grateful for your kindness, generosity, and continued support for our staff and schools! 💛💙 #VBCS #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
It’s almost time!
Van Buren County Schools’ first day of school is Friday, August 8th for the 2025-26 school year!
🚌 School Drop-off Begins: 7:30 AM
Start Times:
🕗Spencer Elementary: 8:00 AM
🕗VBHS Middle School: 7:50 AM
🕗VBHS High School: 8:00 AM
Please be patient and allow extra time during drop-off the first few mornings as everyone adjusts to the new school year. We also encourage you to have your child arrive early so they grab breakfast and their supplies before heading to class.
Let’s make it a great year—Small School, Big Opportunities! 🦅
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCS #TogetherTuesday
📣 Exciting News for Van Buren County Families! 🎉
The LEAPS Afterschool Program is BACK and better than ever! 🦅
🗓 Starts September 2nd
🎓 For students in Grades K–12
📍 Sign up at Open House
Join us for engaging, fun, and enriching activities that support student success beyond the classroom! 💡🎨📚
Visit 👉 www.vanburenschools.org
🔹 Small School, Big Opportunities
#VanBurenSchools #LEAPS #AfterschoolFun #StudentSuccess #BackToSchool2025
Thriving Thursday: From VBHS to Alaska’s Icy Waters — Delaney Sullivan is Proving “Adventure Is Out There!”
Meet Delaney Sullivan, a proud 2016 graduate of Van Buren County High School who’s proving that “Adventure is out there!” — just like she painted on her senior parking spot.
After earning her Associate’s Degree in Biology from Motlow State, Delaney transferred to Tennessee Tech, where she majored in Biology with an emphasis in Marine Biology. Her studies took her all the way to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to complete her marine coursework, and she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in 2022.
Her journey didn’t stop there! In 2023, Delaney worked as a seasonal Observer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. She returned to Alaska in the winter of 2025 for another seasonal role with Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation at the Main Bay Hatchery near Whittier.
And now? As of July 2025, Delaney has accepted a full-time position as a Fish Culturalist with Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association at Neet’s Bay Hatchery near Ketchikan, Alaska.
From the halls of VBHS to the icy waters of Alaska, Delaney is living proof that hard work and a spirit of adventure can take you anywhere. 💙🐟
#ThrivingThursday #VBHSAlumni #AdventureIsOutThere #VanBurenProud
We’re gearing up for another amazing year at Van Buren County Schools! Join us for our School Supply Giveaway on Thursday, August 7, from 3–5 p.m. at the VBHS Auxiliary Gym!
✨ Backpacks and school supplies will be available for all Van Buren Co. students in PreK–12
👟 SHOE Giveaway by the Family Resource Center (while supplies last!)
💇 Pay What You Can Haircuts for students
🏫 Don’t forget — Open House at SES & VBHS is 4–6 p.m. that same day!
Let’s get ready for a great school year together! #VBCSBackToSchool #CountdownToClass
The ultimate Back to School Block Party is happening Friday, August 8, from 5–7 p.m. at the VBHS Auxiliary Gym & Baseball Field!
🎈 Bounce house, waterslide, face painting, and more
🚒 Fire truck splash & foam machine
🏀 Basketball, kickball, volleyball, and 9-square
🍉 Watermelon, music, and fun with friends
🍔 Food available to purchase from: Junkyard Dog, Granny’s Kitchen, and Kona Ice
Don’t miss the fun as we wrap up summer and get ready for the school year! #VBCSBlockParty #BackToSchoolFun
Reminder Post for Tomorrow, 08/07/2025
📚✨ Van Buren County Schools Open House ✨📚
📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We’re excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year! Join us for Open House and take part in the following activities:
✅ 6th Grade Orientation, VBHS Auditorium – 4:15 PM
✅ LEAPS Informational Meeting, VBHS Auditorium – 5:00 PM
✅ SPIN Presentation, VBHS Auditorium – 5:30 PM
✅ Telehealth Info with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital & School Nurses
✅ Medication Drop-Off & Forms with Nurse Carly, SES Elementary
✅ Kindergarten Phase-In Dates Distributed, SES Elementary
✅ School Supply Giveaway – 3:00–5:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym
✅ Computers Setup at VBHS & SES for Online Registration
🎒 Parents are welcome to bring and drop off school supplies directly in classrooms during the event.
Let’s kick off the 2024-2025 school year together—see you there! 🦅💛
#VBBackToSchool #VBOpenHouse #VanBurenPride #WelcomeBackVBCS #Small School, Big Opportunities
Van Buren County Schools is excited to kick off August 2025 with delicious meals to fuel our students for success! ALL kids eat FREE—breakfast and lunch! 🎉
Check out this month’s menu to see what’s cooking. 🍽️
Small School, Big Opportunities! 🌟
#VBCS #SchoolNutrition #AllKidsEatFree
Today, we’re taking it back to Summer 2017 when our students embarked on an unforgettable trip to our nation’s capital! From standing in awe at the Lincoln Memorial to exploring the rich history in the Smithsonian Museums, this trip was full of learning, laughter, and lifelong memories.
Students visited iconic landmarks like the U.S. Capitol, the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and more. It was a powerful educational experience that brought history to life and helped our students see their classroom lessons in action.
Do you spot anyone you know in these throwback photos? Drop a comment and share your favorite memory from the trip! 💬✨
#WaybackWednesday #WashingtonDCTrip #StudentAdventures #MakingMemories #VBCSHistoryAlive #Small School, Big Opportunities
🚨 New for 2025-26! 🚨
Our À La Carte Menu is here, and it’s packed with tasty options from the Van Buren County Schools Nutrition Department for the Middle & High School!!
💧 Sparkling Water – $1.50
🥤 Propel – $1.50
🍪 Brownie or Cookie – $0.75
🥔 Chips – $1.00
Grab a little something extra to go with your meal this school year!
Visit vanburenschools.org for more info.
“Small School, Big Opportunities!”
Van Buren County Schools’ first day of school is Friday, August 8th for the 2025-26 school year!
🚌 School Drop-off Begins: 7:30 AM
Start Times:
🕗Spencer Elementary: 8:00 AM
🕗VBHS Middle School: 7:50 AM
🕗VBHS High School: 8:00 AM
Please be patient and allow extra time during drop-off the first few mornings as everyone adjusts to the new school year. We also encourage you to have your child arrive early so they grab breakfast and their supplies before heading to class.
Let’s make it a great year—Small School, Big Opportunities! 🦅
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCS #TogetherTuesday
Van Buren County Schools is seeking a Special Education Educational Assistant for Spencer Elementary School for the 2025–26 school year.
If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!
Apply today:
📧 Submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org
📞 Call (931) 946-2242 for more information
🌐 Visit www.vanburenschools.org
#VBCS #WereHiring #JoinOurTeam #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Van Buren County Schools would like to give a huge shoutout to Chad Lassiter with Tennessee Farm Bureau- Van Buren County for providing a delicious BBQ lunch for our staff today during inservice.
Your support means so much as we prepare for another great school year, and we truly appreciate you helping us start the year off right!
#CommunitySupport #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Get Ready, Van Buren County! 🎉📚
It’s an exciting week as we gear up for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Mark your calendars and join us for these important events:
📝New Student Registration – August 5th, 8–9 AM
📒 School Supply Giveaway – August 7th, 3–5 PM (Auxiliary Gym)
🏫 Open House – August 7th, 4–6 PM
🍎First Day of School – August 8th
🎉Block Party – August 8th, 5–7 PM
Come join us as we get ready for an exciting year ahead!
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCS #GoEagles
Today we’re proud to shine our Sunday Staff Spotlight on one of the true cornerstones of our district — Ms. Jacqueline Miller!
With an incredible 34 years of teaching experience, Ms. Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge, patience, and heart to the classroom each day. She currently shares her talents with our youngest learners at Early Bird Preschool, where her impact is felt by students, families, and fellow staff alike.
Ms. Jacqueline’s dedication to early childhood education has helped lay the foundation for generations of learners in Van Buren County.
Thank you, Ms. Jacqueline, for your decades of service, your love for learning, and your steadfast support of our community. We are so lucky to have you! 💙🐣
#VanBurenProud #StaffSpotlight #EarlyBirdPreschool #34YearsStrong #ThankATeacher #Small School, Big Opportunities
Join us in cheering on JD Miller and JC Green, members of the Van Buren County High School Fishing Team, as they compete in the TBF Junior World Championship in Pierre, South Dakota on July 30th, 31st, and August 1st! 🌎🏆
These dedicated student anglers are representing VBCS on a national stage, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and determination.
Let’s wish them the best of luck as they cast their lines and chase championship dreams! 🎣💪
#StudentSpotlightSaturday #VBHSFishingTeam #VBCSProud #TBFJuniorWorldChampionship #ReelingInSuccess #Small School, Big Opportunities
🎒 Feature Friday: Benson’s B.A.M. – Backpacks & More for Our Community! 🙌
This week we’re highlighting the powerful impact of Benson’s Backpack Assistance Ministry (B.A.M.)—an incredible community outreach effort helping families get ready for back to school!
On Friday, July 25th, students from SLT4, Coordinated School Health (CSH) staff, and other dedicated volunteers came together at the YMCA Basketball Gym to pack backpacks full of school essentials. 💼📚
Then, on Saturday, July 26th at 9 AM, families from White and Van Buren Counties participated in the Drive-Thru Event at White County High School. Our amazing VBCS staff helped distribute:
✅ Free backpacks
✅ School supplies
✅ Hygiene items
✅ Books and more
👏 Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and the Sparta YMCA for supporting our students and helping make this event a success. It’s community teamwork like this that helps every child start the year prepared and confident! 💙
📞 Interested in supporting next year’s event? Contact 931-836-3330 or info@spartaymca.org
We also have 7 Backpacks to Give Away to Students who are Registered with Van Buren County Schools. The 1st seven to send a ready for school picture to social.media@vanburenschools will get a backpack.
#FeatureFriday #BAM2025 #CommunityStrong #VBCSStrong #SLT4Leadership #CSH #BackToSchoolReady #VanBurenCountySchools #Small School, Big Opportunities
📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We’re excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year! Join us for Open House and take part in the following activities:
✅ 6th Grade Orientation, VBHS Auditorium – 4:15 PM
✅ LEAPS Informational Meeting, VBHS Auditorium – 5:00 PM
✅ SPIN Presentation, VBHS Auditorium – 5:30 PM
✅ Telehealth Info with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital & School Nurses
✅ Medication Drop-Off & Forms with Nurse Carly, SES Elementary
✅ Kindergarten Phase-In Dates Distributed, SES Elementary
✅ School Supply Giveaway – 3:00–5:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym
✅ Computers Setup at VBHS & SES for Online Registration
🎒 Parents are welcome to bring and drop off school supplies directly in classrooms during the event.
Let’s kick off the 2024-2025 school year together—see you there! 🦅💛
#VBBackToSchool #VBOpenHouse #VanBurenPride #WelcomeBackVBCS #Small School, Big Opportunities
🎉 Thriving Thursday: Alumni in Action! 🚀
Each Thursday, we’re shining a spotlight on alumni who are doing amazing things in their careers, communities, and beyond!
💬 This week’s feature: Richard Mayes, Class of 1996– Dr. Richard Mayes, a 1996 graduate of Van Buren County High School, was recently elected as a Fellow of the American Chemical Society—one of the highest honors in the field. After graduation from Van Buren County High School, he earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Tennessee Technological University, followed by a Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee. Mayes currently serves at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry through his research and leadership.
Check out this recent article from Oak Ridge National Laboratory about Alumni Richard Mayes: https://www.ornl.gov/news/mayes-elected-american-chemical-society-fellow
Know an alum making waves? 🌊 Tell us about them so we can share their story!
📧 social.media@vanburenschools.org
#AlumniInAction #ThrivingThursday #VBStrong #SuccessBeyondGraduation
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to provide telehealth services for our students!
🏥 Through this partnership, students will have access to timely medical care during the school day with the help of our school nurses and East Tennessee medical professionals.
📅 Join us at Open House!
School nurses and representatives from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will be on site to:
• Help get your student registered
• Answer any questions you may have
✅ Please note: A school nurse will always contact the parent or guardian before a telehealth visit is initiated to ensure it is the desired choice for care.
🔗 Click here for more information:
https://www.etch.com/your-visit/school-telehealth-resources/
🔗 Click here to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/k7zaNBrTPQ
We look forward to supporting the health and well-being of our students through this exciting new program! 🦅
