📢 Save the Date! 📢
Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is right around the corner! 🎉 From Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th, you can shop tax-free on school supplies, clothing, and computers.
It’s the perfect time to stock up for the new school year! ✏️📚💻
For more details on eligible items, visit: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html
#VBCS #TNTaxHoliday #BackToSchool #ShopSmart
Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is right around the corner! 🎉 From Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th, you can shop tax-free on school supplies, clothing, and computers.
It’s the perfect time to stock up for the new school year! ✏️📚💻
For more details on eligible items, visit: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html
#VBCS #TNTaxHoliday #BackToSchool #ShopSmart
Middle School Softball Tryouts:
Wednesday, July 23rd 3PM-5PM
Thursday, July 24th 3PM-5PM
Tryouts will take place at the softball field & are for any girl that will be in 6th-8th grade next year. Please come dressed appropriately & with a glove.
📣 Feature Friday: Spotlight on Fall Creek Falls State Park! 🌲🦅
We’re excited to highlight our amazing partnership with Fall Creek Falls State Park this week! From participating in our summer learning camps to presenting at Eagle Encounters, their team provides our students with hands-on, unforgettable learning experiences that stretch far beyond the classroom.
Recently, park staff shared their expertise with our district leadership team, leading a powerful discussion on developing leadership. In addition, they actively serve on several of our community collaboration teams, helping shape programs that benefit all of Van Buren County.
Thank you, Fall Creek Falls, for your continued commitment to our students, schools, and community! We are grateful for the opportunities you help create. 💛💚
#FeatureFriday #FallCreekFalls #CommunityPartners #VanBurenCountySchools #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #StudentLeadership
The Van Buren County Board of Education will meet Wednesday, July 23, 2025, for a Regularly Scheduled 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.
🎒 FREE School Supply Event for Students! 🎒
Van Buren County families — mark your calendars! 📅
Benson’s Backpack Assistance Ministry (B.A.M.) is hosting a FREE Drive-Thru Event for all K–12 students in Van Buren and White County! Come receive:
✅ Backpacks
✅ School Supplies
✅ Hygiene Items
✅ Books
✅ And More!
📍 White County High School Football Field
📆 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕘 Starts at 9 AM
💙 Want to help? Volunteers are needed to pack backpacks:
📍 YMCA Basketball Gym
📆 Friday, July 25
🕙 10 AM
You can also give by donating hygiene items or supporting B.A.M. directly through the YMCA.
Let’s get our students ready for a great school year! 📚✏️
Questions? Contact: info@spartaymca.org | 931-836-3330
#VanBurenCountySchools #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #BensonsBackpack #VBStrong
Van Buren County families — mark your calendars! 📅
Benson’s Backpack Assistance Ministry (B.A.M.) is hosting a FREE Drive-Thru Event for all K–12 students in Van Buren and White County! Come receive:
✅ Backpacks
✅ School Supplies
✅ Hygiene Items
✅ Books
✅ And More!
📍 White County High School Football Field
📆 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕘 Starts at 9 AM
💙 Want to help? Volunteers are needed to pack backpacks:
📍 YMCA Basketball Gym
📆 Friday, July 25
🕙 10 AM
You can also give by donating hygiene items or supporting B.A.M. directly through the YMCA.
Let’s get our students ready for a great school year! 📚✏️
Questions? Contact: info@spartaymca.org | 931-836-3330
#VanBurenCountySchools #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #BensonsBackpack #VBStrong
📚✨ Together Tuesday ✨📚
We’re excited to kick off our Together Tuesday series, celebrating family engagement and learning at home!
This week, we’d love to see photos of families reading together. Whether it’s bedtime stories, library visits, or reading in a cozy spot at home—show us how you make reading special!
📸 Share your photos by emailing them to socialmedia@vanburenschools.org to be featured in an upcoming post!
Let’s inspire one another and show how reading brings families together! 💙 #TogetherTuesday #FamilyEngagement #VBReads
We’re excited to kick off our Together Tuesday series, celebrating family engagement and learning at home!
This week, we’d love to see photos of families reading together. Whether it’s bedtime stories, library visits, or reading in a cozy spot at home—show us how you make reading special!
📸 Share your photos by emailing them to socialmedia@vanburenschools.org to be featured in an upcoming post!
Let’s inspire one another and show how reading brings families together! 💙 #TogetherTuesday #FamilyEngagement #VBReads
📸✨ Way Back Wednesdays are coming! ✨📸
We’re looking to celebrate the rich history of Van Buren County Schools with your help! If you’re a former student, teacher, or staff member, we’d love to feature your old school photos for our Way Back Wednesday series.
Dig out those yearbook gems, class snapshots, sports memories, or fun candid moments and send them to:
📧 socialmedia@vanburenschools.org
**Please do not add photos in the comments**
Be sure to include the year and names (if known) so we can properly credit the memory!
Let’s take a trip down memory lane together! 💙💛 #WayBackWednesday #VBCSAlumni #ThrowbackTime
We’re looking to celebrate the rich history of Van Buren County Schools with your help! If you’re a former student, teacher, or staff member, we’d love to feature your old school photos for our Way Back Wednesday series.
Dig out those yearbook gems, class snapshots, sports memories, or fun candid moments and send them to:
📧 socialmedia@vanburenschools.org
**Please do not add photos in the comments**
Be sure to include the year and names (if known) so we can properly credit the memory!
Let’s take a trip down memory lane together! 💙💛 #WayBackWednesday #VBCSAlumni #ThrowbackTime
Returning Student Online Registration Clarifying Information
1. Returning Student Registration has to be completed by a guardian/parent ONLY. This cannot be completed on the Student Access (this is currently locked). Also, Skyward Login Information cannot be given out to Non-Guardians/Custodians.
2. At this time we are still a CEP school for 2025-26, which means Breakfast and Lunch is Free. We still need Food Service Applications filled out though due to using them for other purposes such as state and federal funding.
3. Also, a big thank you to all who have completed their Online Registrations!!!
1. Returning Student Registration has to be completed by a guardian/parent ONLY. This cannot be completed on the Student Access (this is currently locked). Also, Skyward Login Information cannot be given out to Non-Guardians/Custodians.
2. At this time we are still a CEP school for 2025-26, which means Breakfast and Lunch is Free. We still need Food Service Applications filled out though due to using them for other purposes such as state and federal funding.
3. Also, a big thank you to all who have completed their Online Registrations!!!
High School Baseball Tryouts:
Monday, July 14th 12PM-2PM
Tuesday, July 15th 4PM-7PM
Tryouts are for any boy going into high school next year. It's best to be at both days of tryouts, but if you can't make both days for some reason, please let the coaches know ahead of time.
📣 Online Registration Now Open! 📣
Online registration for returning students in grades 1st-12th opened today! 🖥️🎒 Be sure to log in and complete your child’s registration for the upcoming school year.
✅ Complete your registration here: https://sis-vanburen.tnk12.gov/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsVANStu/seplog01.w
👉 New students (including those who were previously enrolled but left before the end of last school year) will need to register in person on August 5th.
If you need assistance or help with your Skyward Family Access information, please email 📧 registration@vanburenschools.org.
We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon! 🍎 #VBCSProud #BackToSchool #OnlineRegistration
📣 Attention Van Buren County Families!
Online registration for returning students for the 2025–2026 school year opens July 8th!
If you need help with your Skyward username or password, please email us at:
📧 registration@vanburenschools.org
🗓️ New students will register in person on August 5, 2025.
Please note: This does not include returning PreK and Kindergarten students.
#VanBurenSchools #StudentRegistration #BackToSchool2025
Van Buren County's Early Bird Preschool still has openings for income eligible students who will turn 4 years of age by August 15, 2025. If you are interested in your student applying this year, please call Denise Whittenberg at (931)946-2242 ext. 23 to pick up an application.
Van Buren County Schools is pleased to announce several administrative changes that have taken place during the 2024-25 school year and upcoming for the 2025-26 school year.
In March 2025, Mrs. Katina Simmons was officially appointed as Director of Schools. Mrs. Simmons brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as interim director, principal and assistant principal of Van Buren County High School, as well as a biology teacher at VBHS.
Following her appointment, Mr. Drew Campbell was named principal of VBHS in April 2025. Mr. Campbell formerly served as the assistant principal and, prior to entering administration, taught middle school math.
Looking ahead to the 2025-26 school year, Ms. Amanda Cronin will step into the role of assistant principal at Van Buren County High School. Ms. Cronin previously taught 7th grade math and is excited to begin this new chapter in educational leadership.
We look forward to the continued growth and success these leaders will bring to our district.
Van Buren County Schools is proud to welcome Dr. Jody Hensley as the new Director of Transportation and Safety. Dr. Hensley steps into this role following the retirement of Mrs. BB Grissom, who dedicated 39 years of service to the district. A familiar face in VBCS, Dr. Hensley previously taught 6th grade math at Van Buren County High School and also served as a bus driver. We are excited to have Dr. Hensley bring his experience and commitment to student safety into this new leadership position.
Van Buren County Schools is excited to welcome Jessica Hillis as our new speech teacher, working under the guidance of SLP Carly Ratley.
Jessica is a proud Van Buren County native with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from MTSU and is currently pursuing additional certifications.
We’re thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to the impact she’ll make with our students!
📢 July Summer Feeding Program 🍎🥪
Van Buren County Schools will be hosting Summer Feeding Days on Wednesday, July 10th and July 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with pickup behind Van Buren County High School.
📞 If you'd like to be added to the list, please call the Board of Education at 931-946-2242 no later than Wednesday, June 25th.
Let’s make sure every child stays nourished this summer! 💛
#VBCS #SummerFeeding #CommunityCares
Coordinated School Health Wellness & Health Tip of the Month:☀️ Stay Safe in the Sun! 🌞While the sun provides warmth and vitamin D, too much exposure can harm your skin and health. Protecting yourself from the sun's rays is essential year-round, especially during outdoor activities.
Here’s how you can practice sun safety:
🧴 Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher—don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours!
👒 Cover up with wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and lightweight clothing.
⏰ Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 AM–4 PM).
🌂 Use an umbrella when you’re outdoors for long periods.
💧 Stay hydrated to keep your body cool and protected.
Sun safety isn’t just for summer—it’s a habit for life! Let’s keep our students, staff, and families safe and healthy while enjoying the great outdoors.
#SunSafety #HealthyHabits #WellnessForLife
📅 An Updated 2025–26 Student Calendar with Additional Dates is Here! 🦅
Van Buren County Schools is excited to share a student version of the 2025-26 School Calendar for the upcoming school year!
Plan ahead for important dates like the first day of school, breaks, holidays, and more.
🖨️ Need a printable version? Download it here 👉 https://5il.co/3jrl6
#VBCSchools #StudentCalendar #202526SchoolYear #PlanAhead #EaglePride
The Van Buren County Board of Education will meet Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for a Regularly Scheduled 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.
📣 Calling all retired teachers and certified educators!
Are you a retired teacher or a certified teacher no longer in the classroom looking to make a little extra income while still making a BIG impact? 💸🍎
Come be a Certified Substitute Teacher (Must have a current Tennessee Teaching License) at Van Buren County Schools! 🦅
Bring your experience, knowledge, and love for learning back into our classrooms — on a schedule that works for you!
✅ Flexible days
✅ Great pay
✅ Rewarding work
Join us in supporting student success and staying connected to education!
📞 For more information, contact Van Buren County Schools at 931-946-2242!
#VBCS #SubstituteTeachers #MakeADifference #EaglePride #RetiredTeachers #CertifiedSubs
