🍂 It's Fall Break! 🍁
Van Buren County Schools will be closed October 13th–17th for Fall Break.
We hope all our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun week off! 💛
Staff & Students will return on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Take this time to relax, recharge, and soak in the beauty of the season! 🍃✨
#VBCS #FallBreak #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
This week, Ms. Lakelyn’s 6th grade scientists wrapped up their roller coaster engineering project, and their creations were incredible! 🙌
Students designed, engineered, and tested their own roller coasters to explore how energy is conserved and to analyze kinetic and potential energy transfers in action. ⚙️✨
Hands-on learning like this makes science come alive — and these students certainly brought the excitement and creativity to their work! 💡
#VanBurenCountySchools #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureEngineers #MiddleSchoolScience
The Van Buren County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
📍 Location:
Van Buren County High School Library
337 Sparta St., Spencer, TN 38585
For a full list of board meetings and to view the upcoming agenda, please visit www.vanburenschools.org
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Your engagement helps support our mission of providing “Small School, Big Opportunities.” 🍎
#VanBurenCountySchools #SchoolBoardMeeting #CommunityInvolvement
At Van Buren County Schools, we’re continuing our journey toward Red Ribbon Week (October 27–31) — a time to stand strong for healthy, drug-free lifestyles. 💪
Let’s make a promise to ourselves and those around us to stay drug-free. Join the movement and take the #DEARedRibbon Pledge today! Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter, safer future for our students and community. 🌟
#VanBurenCountySchools #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #PreventionStartsWithUs #HealthyChoices #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
This week, we’re spotlighting Ms. Macy’s 2nd Grade class, where students have been using hands-on manipulatives to strengthen their addition and subtraction fluency! 💡
By engaging with interactive materials, students are building a deeper understanding of math concepts while having fun along the way. We love seeing learning come to life in our classrooms! 📚💙
#FeatureFriday #HandsOnLearning #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Van Buren County Schools is proud to partner with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to make our schools more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Did you know that lighting typically accounts for 15–30% of a school’s energy use? By upgrading to LED lighting, we’re improving classroom lighting quality while reducing energy costs—allowing more resources to go directly toward student learning.
Together with TVA, we’re shining a brighter, more sustainable light on education! ⚡
#EnergySmartSchools #TVAPartnership #VanBurenCoSchools
We’re taking a fun trip down memory lane to the Spencer Elementary School PTO Halloween Carnival — circa 2006! 👻🎟️
So many old familiar faces and fun memories from this community favorite event. From creative costumes to carnival games, it’s a reminder of how long our Van Buren County spirit has been shining bright! 💜🧡
If you spot yourself or a friend, tag them in the comments and share your favorite Halloween Carnival memory! 👇🎃
#WaybackWednesday #VBStrong #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ThrowbackFun #SpencerElementary
This week, Ms. Autumn’s class focused on wellness and teamwork by getting everyone — students and staff alike — moving with kid yoga! 🧘♀️✨
It was so inspiring to see everyone stretching, balancing, and breathing together. These moments of shared movement help build community, reduce stress, and remind us that taking care of our bodies and minds is something we can all do — together! 💛
#TogetherTuesday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #MindfulMovements #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds #VBStrong
🎉✨Reminder: Family Engagement Night Coming Up! ✨🎉
Van Buren County Schools is excited to invite our families to our Family Engagement Events on Tuesday, October 7th! 💙
🎃 STREAMtober Family Involvement Night @ Spencer Elementary
🕓 4–6 PM | Playground Pavilion (weather pending)
Join us for a fun-filled evening with pumpkin chunking, creepy crawlers, spider/fly chase, and more! Students must be accompanied by an adult.
💡 Electrify Family Engagement Night @ Van Buren County High School
🕓 4–6 PM
Come take part in an “electrifying” evening of activities for the entire family! Together we’ll be “piecing” students, families, and the community to help students succeed.
💫 Both events are about connecting families, building community, and making learning fun! We can’t wait to see you there!
🛑Please note, there will be no LEAPS afterschool on this day
#VBCSchools #FamilyEngagement #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Van Buren County Schools will be closed October 13th–17th for Fall Break.
We hope all our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun week off! 💛
Staff & Students will return on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Take this time to relax, recharge, and soak in the beauty of the season! 🍃✨
#VBCS #FallBreak #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
This October, we’re celebrating National Principal’s Month, and today we are shining the spotlight on our very own Mr. Drew Campbell, Principal of Van Buren County High School! 💙💛
A proud VBHS graduate, Mr. Campbell began his career right here in our school system as a 6th grade math teacher, then a 7th grade math teacher, and later served as VBHS Vice Principal. Last school year, he stepped into his current role as Principal, continuing his journey of leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and community.
We are grateful for Mr. Campbell’s commitment to helping every student succeed and for the pride he takes in leading his alma mater. Thank you for all you do for Van Buren County Schools! 🙌
#StaffSpotlightSunday #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Meet Clara May, an 8th grade student with a passion for baking and a talent for business! 👩🍳🍪 She is the proud owner of Clara’s Bakery, where she sells her delicious homemade treats—cookies, candies, breads, rolls, and more.
You can often find her set up at the Van Buren County Farmer’s Market and local craft fairs, sharing her goodies with the community. Clara’s creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit are inspiring, and we’re so proud of her hard work! 💙💛
Let’s support our young entrepreneurs and cheer Clara on as she builds her dream one recipe at a time! 🥖🍬✨
#StudentSpotlight #YoungEntrepreneur #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
🎉✨Family Engagement Night Coming Up! ✨🎉
Van Buren County Schools is excited to invite our families to our Family Engagement Events on Tuesday, October 7th! 💙
🎃 STREAMtober Family Involvement Night @ Spencer Elementary
🕓 4–6 PM | Playground Pavilion (weather pending)
Join us for a fun-filled evening with pumpkin chunking, creepy crawlers, spider/fly chase, and more! Students must be accompanied by an adult.
💡 Electrify Family Engagement Night @ Van Buren County High School
🕓 4–6 PM
Come take part in an “electrifying” evening of activities for the entire family! Together we’ll be “piecing” students, families, and the community to help students succeed.
💫 Both events are about connecting families, building community, and making learning fun! We can’t wait to see you there!
🛑Please note, there will be no LEAPS afterschool on this day
#VBCSchools #FamilyEngagement #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
This week, we’re shining a light on the importance of healthy, active lifestyles as we get ready for Red Ribbon Week (October 27-31). Staying active through sports, exercise, and movement not only builds strong bodies—it also helps prevent substance abuse by promoting confidence, teamwork, and positive habits.
At Van Buren County Schools, we are proud to encourage students to make healthy choices and stay active for a brighter future! 💪✨
#FeatureFriday #RedRibbon #SubstanceAbusePrevention #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Today we celebrate the incredible custodians of Van Buren County Schools who work hard every single day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. 💛
👏 A HUGE thank you to:
Gayla Clendenon, Hunter Carroll, Jacqueline Campbell, TJ Frady, Jessie Simmons, Nancy Sullivan, Luke Nash, Tammy Turner, and Cheryl Flatt.
Your dedication and behind-the-scenes efforts make a BIG difference in our “Small School, Big Opportunities.” 🍎✨
#SchoolCustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Haidee’s journey is a true example of hard work and dedication! After graduating from VBHS in 2012, she began her career in healthcare at LifeCare Center of Sparta, working there from 2013–2018 while pursuing her nursing degree. In 2017, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tennessee Tech University and went on to serve as an RN at Cookeville Regional Medical Center from 2018–2024 in the neurology and neurosurgery stepdown unit.
Her passion for patient care pushed her even further—Haidee completed her Master of Science in Nursing at TTU in 2024, and in 2025, she achieved her AANP certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has now begun her career at Cumberland Family Care, continuing to serve and care for her community.
We are so proud of Haidee and all she has accomplished! 💙💛
#ThrivingThursday #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
We stumbled across this gem from Spencer Elementary — full of familiar Van Buren County school faces! We’re not exactly sure of the year, but it had to be before 1989. Maybe Mrs. Katina Simmons, Director of Schools, can help us out… she’s front and center in this picture! 🏫💙
Do you recognize anyone else? Drop a comment and share your memories with us!
#SESEagles #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #Throwback
🍁🎃 Hello October! 🎃🍁
Van Buren County Schools is excited for a busy and fun-filled month! Here are some highlights you won’t want to miss:
✨ Monthly Recognitions
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Farm to School Month
National Principals Month
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
📅 Special Events & Dates
Oct. 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day
Oct. 5: World Teachers Day
Oct. 6: National Instructional Coaches Day
Oct. 7: STREAMtober @ SES + Family Engagement Resource Fair & FAFSA Frenzy @ VBHS
Oct. 8: National Stop Bullying Day
Oct. 9: VBHS PTO Leadership Team Meeting
Oct. 10: End of 1st Nine Weeks + World Mental Health Day
Oct. 13–17: 🍂 Fall Break (No School) 🍂
Oct. 20: America’s Safe Schools Week + National School Bus Safety Week
Oct. 21: Kids Night @ VBC Fair
Oct. 24: Report Cards
Oct. 25: SES/VBHS PTO Trunk or Treat 🎃 4–6 PM
Oct. 28–31: Red Ribbon Week ❤️
Let’s celebrate learning, community, and all things fall this October! 🍂
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #VBCSchools
