✨ Junior Planning Night ✨🎓

Attention VBHS Juniors and Families! Please join us for an important evening designed to help you prepare for senior year and beyond.

📅 March 24th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 VBHS Auditorium
Hosted by the Ayers Foundation Trust

During this session, we will share crucial information about:
✔️ College search
✔️ Applications
✔️ Financial aid processes

This is a valuable opportunity to get ahead and ensure you’re fully prepared for the next steps after high school. We strongly encourage all juniors and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend if possible.

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💛 #VBHSPride #JuniorPlanningNight #CollegeReady
7 days ago, Cassandra Binkley
Junior Planning Night

📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Coming Soon! ✨📚

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Spencer Elementary School Friday, February 6 through Friday, February 13! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting week of books, stories, and reading fun for all ages.

🕒 Special Shopping Hours:
The Book Fair will be open for parents and students during Parent-Teacher Conferences on
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

This is the perfect time to shop together, discover new books, and support our school! 💙📖

🔗 Shop online or preview the fair here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool2

We can’t wait to see you there—happy reading! 📚😊

#AdventureAwaits #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ScholasticBookFair

17 days ago, Cassandra Binkley
Scholastic Book Fair at Spencer elementary School from 02/06 to 02/13/2026 in the library
💝 Spencer Elementary Candy-Gram Sale! 💝

The Spencer Elementary PTO is selling Candy-Grams for Valentine’s Day! This is a fun and easy way to surprise your child at school while also supporting our school.

🎉 What’s included?
🍭 A jumbo Pixy Stix (approx. 14" long)
📦 Delivered directly to your child’s classroom
📅 Delivery date: Friday, February 13

Candy-Grams are a great alternative to balloons or glass vases, which are not permitted on school buses.

💌 Students can also send Candy-Grams to friends or teachers!
💲 Cost: $2.00 each

📝 Please complete the order form and return it with payment by February 9.

Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary and helping us spread some Valentine’s Day cheer! 💕

— Spencer Elementary PTO
20 days ago, Cassandra Binkley
Candy-Gram Order Form
🍪🥤 Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause! 🧁🍒

Spencer Elementary families—be sure to stop by our Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser during Parent-Teacher Conferences!

📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM

Enjoy delicious cookies and brownies or try a fun, flavorful drink from our Dirty Soda Bar with creamy add-ins and yummy mix-ins. It’s the perfect treat while you visit classrooms and meet with teachers!

❤️ All proceeds support our students and staff, so every sip and snack helps make a difference.

Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary School and helping make our events extra special—we can’t wait to see you there!
21 days ago, Cassandra Binkley
Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser
📚 What curriculum does our school use? 📚

At Spencer Elementary School, our teaching and learning are guided by the Tennessee Academic Standards. These standards provide clear expectations for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and in every subject area.

✔️ They ensure consistency and high expectations
✔️ They support student growth and achievement
✔️ They guide instruction across all classrooms

To learn more about Tennessee’s Academic Standards, visit:
🔗 https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/academic-standards.html

Thank you to our staff, families, and students for working together to support learning every day! 💙✏️
about 1 month ago, Cassandra Binkley
What curriculum does our school use? The Tennessee Academic Standards provide a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade for each subject area.  Tennessee's academic standards form the framework for everything taught at Spencer Elementary School. For more information about Tennessee’s academic standards, see: https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/academic-standards.html
🎄🧦✨ Share the Christmas Warmth Project ✨🧦🎄
Spencer Elementary is excited to continue a special holiday tradition that brings joy and comfort to seniors in our community!

Students in Grades K–5 are invited to donate new slipper socks to share with residents at Generations nursing home. Along with each cozy gift, our students will also create cards or drawings to add a little extra Christmas cheer. ❤️

📅 Donations Due: December 17th
📍 Send items to Mrs. Kelly’s room

Thank you for helping us teach our students the joy of giving during the holiday season — a small act of kindness can warm so many hearts! 💚❤️

Warmly,
Kennedy Roberts & Crystal Owens
Spencer Elementary
3 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Share the Christmas Warmth
📣 Coat Check Time at Spencer Elementary! ❄️🧣 Do any of these jackets look a little familiar? 🤔 Our Lost & Found is bursting with stylish hoodies, fuzzy sweaters, and even a camouflage or two! 🕵️‍♂️🧥 Parents — we might just have that missing favorite sweatshirt hiding right here! 😂 Students — don’t forget to take a peek and reunite with your long-lost layers! 💖 Let’s get these coats back home before they decide to start their own club! 👚➡️🏠 Come check soon — they miss you! #SpencerElementary #LostAndFound #CoatRescueMission #WarmAndCozyCrew 🧥✨
3 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
lost and found
🎉 The Fun Run Fundraiser was a huge success, and the results are in! 🏃‍♂️💨💰

At this morning's monthly assembly, we recognized our top earners, and we’re so proud of their efforts!

🏆 Mrs. Beth Delong’s 3rd grade class was the Top Class Fundraiser with an incredible $830.85 raised! As a reward, they’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and extra recess — and they’re SO excited! ☀️🍎⚽

👏 Our Top Individual Fundraisers were:

Evrett Blaylock (K-2) with $200.00

Sawyer Delon (3-5) with $350.00

These two will get to be P.E. Teachers of the Day with Coach Roberts — whistles ready and energy high! 🏅📣

A HUGE thank-you to all students, families, and supporters who helped make this event such a success. We are so grateful for our amazing community! 💙💛 #EaglePride #FunRunSuccess #TopFundraisers #SESStrong
5 months ago, Kelly Lewis
3C-Top Earning Class
Top Earners in K-2 and 3-5

🎉 During the month of September, Spencer Elementary School students focused on EARNING RESPECT — one of the outstanding characteristics of our EAGLES! 🦅

So, what is respect?
Respect means treating others with kindness, listening when someone is speaking, honoring differences, and showing care for people, places, and things around us.

This morning during our monthly student body assembly, one student at each grade level was recognized for exemplifying RESPECT through word, action, and deed:
Mira Sapp (K), Rylee Barron (1st), Dash Owens (2nd), Catherine Mooneyham (3rd), Skylee Brymer (4th), and Jack Mills (5th). Congratulations to these students! We appreciate your example of RESPECT!

We’re so proud of our students for practicing respect in their classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and beyond. 💙 Let's keep soaring high, Eagles! #EaglePride #RespectMatters #SoaringWithRespect

5 months ago, Kelly Lewis
Respectful Students of the Month
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming September 12-19. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
5 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
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Book Fair

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Spencer Elementary! ✨📚

👉 SAVE THE DATE: September 12–19, 2025

Get your reader excited to pick out their own books and discover new favorites! From fun adventures to inspiring stories, there’s something for everyone. ❤️

💳 Don’t forget — the Book Fair eWallet makes shopping easy and cash-free. Start exploring and set up your child’s eWallet here: 👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool

Let’s make this the BEST. WEEK. EVER! 🎉

#SpencerElementary #BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders #ScholasticBookFairs

6 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
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Scholastic Book Fair
🦷 Free Dental Sealant Program for Van Buren County Students! 🦷
We’re excited to announce that the Dental Sealant Program will be available this year for all Van Buren County students in Pre-K through 12th grade!
This is a FREE preventive dental service designed to help protect your child’s teeth and promote long-term oral health.
✅ Every student will receive a dental sealant form.
📝 Parents must complete and return the consent form in order for their child to participate.
We only have this program every 3 to 5 years so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to keep those smiles healthy and strong! 😁
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kelly Lewis, CSH Coordinator, at 931-946-7371!
6 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Dental Sealant Program

Don't Forget Tomorrow is Benson's BAM at White County High School for all Van Buren and White County Students

🎒 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

7 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
BAM
BAM
🎒 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
7 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
BAM
BAM
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!!!
8 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Clarification Information
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.
8 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Early Bird Preschool Applications
🎒📚 The first day of school will be here before you know it! Van Buren County Schools are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 school year, and it’s time to get prepared! 🖍️ ✏️ School supply lists are now available for: 🔹 Early Bird Preschool & Spencer Elementary – https://5il.co/3jowd 🔹 Van Buren County Middle School (6th–8th Grade) – https://5il.co/3i3kw 🔹 Van Buren County High School (9th–12th Grade) – Supply lists will be provided by teachers the first week of school. Let’s start the year strong and ready to learn! 🦅🍎 #VBCS #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #EaglePride
8 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
School Supply
3rd Grade Parent Appeal If a 3rd grade student scores "approaching expectations" on the ELA portion of the TCAP or ELA TCAP retake, the child's parent may submit an appeal within the designated appeal timeline upon receiving the retention decision from their child's school.  The Appeal Submission form located here, https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/2025thirdgraderetentionappeal, will be open from May 27 to June 27. Appeals must be submitted through the Appeal Submission Form and must include all required information and accurately completed documentation, if applicable. Please see the Third Grade Appeal Resources section of this page, https://www.tn.gov/education/learning-acceleration.html, for forms, guidance, and other translations of appeal documents. Please contact SES to get information about the available pathways to fourth-grade promotion, which may include summer camp and tutoring.
9 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Tennessee's Pathways to Promotion
🎓✨ Congratulations to the Spencer Elementary Kindergarten Class of 2037! 🎉🌟 Today we celebrate our youngest graduates as they take their first big step in their educational journey. Your smiles, laughter, and curiosity have filled the halls with joy this year, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything you've learned and accomplished. Here's to the bright future ahead—keep dreaming big, keep being kind, and never stop learning! 💛📚🦅 #ClassOf2037 #SpencerElementary #KindergartenGraduation
9 months ago, Cassandra Binkley
Kindergarten Graduates
Kindergarten Graduates
Kindergarten Graduates
Kindergarten Graduates
Kindergarten Graduates
🎉 LEAPS Afterschool Families! 🎉 Today, May 9th, 2025, is our LAST DAY of LEAPS Afterschool for Van Buren County Schools! 🚌📚✨ We’ve had an amazing year full of learning, laughter, and fun — thank you for sharing your awesome kids with us! 💙 Just a reminder: All students will need to be picked up right after school or ride the bus home starting Monday — no afterschool program for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for a great year!😎☀️ #LEAPS #LastDay #VanBurenCountySchool
10 months ago, Cassandra Binkley