Van Buren County Schools

Parents and Staff: Van Buren County Schools will be operating on a two hour delay tomorrow, March 31, 2025 due to the potential severe weather conditions. Please stay safe and weather aware. Thank you!

The Van Buren County School System is currently accepting applications for an Elementary School Teacher at Spencer Elementary School for the 2025-26 School Year. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate license. Applications will be received by Katina Simmons, Director of Schools. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242. For full details, please visit the www.vanburenschools.org website.

Van Buren Schools is currently hiring for a Principal at Van Buren County High School. The Director of Schools will be accepting applications for the 12-month position. Applications will be received by Katina Simmons, Director of Schools.  Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2025, at noon or until the position is filled. Please submit applications to ksimmons2@vanburenschools.org or call the Board of Education at (931) 946-2242. For the full job posting and requirements, please visit the Van Buren Schools website at www.vanburenschools.org.

✨🥣 Start your day with a Healthy School Breakfast & WIN! 🏆🎉 🍎 Eating breakfast every day helps you focus, feel better, & do your best in class! 📚💡 🎟️ Plus! On April 1, all students who eat breakfast will be entered into a prize drawing! 🎁🎊 This special event is a fun way to remind everyone how eating breakfast helps you win every single day! 🏅💪 🥞 School Breakfast is served every day —Make it a part of your morning routine! ⏰🥛 #HealthyStart 🍏 #FuelForSuccess 🚀 #SchoolBreakfastWins 🏆

Coordinated School Health Wellness & Health Tip of the Month: 📱💡 Balance Screen Time for Better Health! 💡📱Did you know that limiting screen time to 2 hours or less a day can help improve your health and wellness? 👀✨ Spending too much time in front of screens can lead to eye strain, poor posture, and even trouble sleeping. But don't worry – it’s all about finding balance! 💪 🌟 Why Limit Screen Time? Protects your eyes from strain 👁️ Helps improve sleep quality 💤 Encourages more physical activity 🏃‍♀️ Promotes better focus and mental well-being 🧠 Try setting screen-free time each day, like during meals or before bed. Small changes can make a big difference! Let’s focus on health – inside and out. #ScreenTimeBalance #HealthyHabits #CoordinatedSchoolHealth #Wellness #HealthyLifestyle #DigitalDetox

The Van Buren County Board of Education will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for a Regular Board Meeting. This meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Van Buren County Board of Education located at 293 Sparta Street, Spencer, TN 38585. To view the Board Agenda visit the Van Buren County Schools website.

📢 Report Cards Are Coming! 📢 Attention, parents and guardians! Quarter 3 report cards will be sent home with all students on Friday, March 14, 2025. 📚🎓 Take some time to review your child's progress, celebrate their achievements, and set goals for the final quarter of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education! 🦅💛 #ReportCardDay #StudentSuccess #ParentInvolvement #VBSchools

🌸🌞 Spring Break Alert! 🌞🌸 Van Buren County Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 17-21, 2025! 🎉 Enjoy your time off, relax, and recharge! Students will return to class on Monday, March 24th. Have a fun and safe break! 🦅🌼 #SpringBreak2025 #VanBurenSchools #TimeToRelax

Tickets for tomorrow's girls state tournament game can be purchased at the door for $15 or on the GoFan app for $12 (+ service charge). The GoFan link is below: https://gofan.co/event/3161217

Reminder that our Eaglettes play in the state tournament tomorrow at 9:30. Students going to the game are excused from school but must be back by 1:00 if not on the pep bus. At the game students should check in with a chaperone to verify their attendance - Mrs. Stephanie M., Ms. Sahara, Ms. Lowery, or Coach William.

Tickets are back on sale today in the high school office for both Substate games from 11:00-1:30. Any MIDDLE/HIGH school students going to the girls game tonight can come by the school today to pick one up for free! A donor has sponsored them so that we can have a great student section tonight!

The Van Buren County Board of Education will meet on March 12, 2025, to conduct interviews for the Director of Schools position. The interviews will be conducted in the Van Buren County High School Library located at 337 Sparta St., Spencer, TN 38585. Interviews will begin at 5:30 PM.

Substate tickets for both the boys & girls games will go on sale in the high school office starting today at noon. Tickets are $10 (cash only) & are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket Hours: Friday, 3/7/25, 12:00-5:00pm Saturday, 3/8/25, 11:00am-1:30pm Monday, 3/10/25, 8:00am-3:00pm

🌟 Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate our hardworking maintenance worker, JP Dodson, who keeps our schools running smoothly! 🛠️🏫 Thank you, to our maintenance worker for your hard work, your commitment, and all that you do! We appreciate you today and every day! 👏👏 #MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay #ThankYou #VanBurenCountySchools

🍎🥦 Celebrating National Nutrition Month & Our Amazing Cafeteria Staff! 🥕🥛 March is National Nutrition Month, and we want to take a moment to honor our incredible cafeteria workers at Van Buren County Schools! 🎉 These hardworking heroes prepare nutritious meals daily, ensuring our students stay fueled for learning and growth. 💪🍽️ Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and commitment to keeping our students happy and healthy! If you see a cafeteria worker this month, be sure to say THANK YOU! ❤️ #NationalNutritionMonth #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #HealthyStudents #FuelForSuccess #VanBurenSchools

📣 Happy National School Social Worker Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible work of school social workers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting students, families, and educators. 💙✨ A special shoutout to Crystal Owens from Van Buren County Schools for making a difference every day! Your dedication to igniting change, one student at a time is truly inspiring. 🔥🍎 Let's take a moment to thank all school social workers for their compassion, advocacy, and commitment to ensuring students have the support they need to succeed. 🙌 Join us in celebrating School Social Work Week – March 2-8, 2025! 🧡 #SchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #ThankYouSocialWorkers #MakingADifference #VBSchools

🌿🥗 March Lunch Menu & National Nutrition Month! 🥕🍎 March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to focus on making healthier choices! 🥦✨ This month, our lunch menu is packed with delicious, balanced meals that fuel our bodies and minds. From fresh fruits and veggies to wholesome grains and lean proteins, we’re serving up nutrition in every bite! Check out the full menu, and let’s celebrate making smart, tasty choices all month long! 🍽️💚 #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyEating #MarchMenu #VBSchools

🌿✨ March Happenings at Van Buren County Schools! ✨🌿 March is packed with exciting events and important dates at VB Schools! 📅 Check out what’s happening this month: 🍏 National Nutrition Month 📚 March 2nd-6th: Read Across America Week 💙 March 3rd-7th: School Social Work Week 🥞 March 3rd-7th: National School Breakfast Week 📆 March 7th: End of 3rd Quarter 🔧 March 7th: Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day 📄 March 14th: Report Cards 🌸 March 17th-21st: Spring Break – No School! 🔬 March 15th-23rd: STEM Week Let’s make it a great month of learning, appreciation, and fun! 🎉 #VBHappenings #MarchEvents #VBCSchools

📚🎉Reminder to Get Ready for Read Across America Week at Spencer Elementary School! 🎉📚 Join us for a fun-filled week of celebrating the joy of reading from March 3rd - March 7th! Each day has a special theme, so dress up and participate in the excitement! 📅 Monday – Hats Off to a Week of Reading 🎩👒 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 👕🏈 Wear your favorite school or team shirt! 📅 Wednesday – Cozy Up with a Good Book 📖💤 Pajama Day! 📅 Thursday – Reading Rocks 🧦🎸 Wear crazy mismatched shoes or socks! 📅 Friday – All Things Dr. Seuss 🎭🎩 Wear your Read Across America T-shirt or your best Seuss attire! Let's make this week a fantastic celebration of reading! 📖❤️ #SpencerElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #ReadingFun

Coordinated School Health Wellness & Health Tip of the Month: 🍎🥕 Eat the Rainbow for Better Health! 🥦🍓 Did you know that eating 5 fruits and vegetables every day is one of the easiest ways to boost your health and wellness? 🌈🍴Fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help keep our bodies strong, our immune systems healthy, and our energy levels up! Whether it's crunchy, juicy, or leafy – there's a world of delicious options to choose from. ✨ Why Eat 5 a Day? Boosts your immune system 🛡️Supports digestion and gut health 🌱Gives you more energy and focus ⚡Helps maintain a healthy weight 🥗 Start small – add a piece of fruit to your breakfast or a veggie to your lunch! 🌽 Let’s make healthy eating a habit that sticks. #5FruitsAndVeggies #HealthyEating #CoordinatedSchoolHealth #EatTheRainbow #Wellness #HealthyHabits