Here's What's Happening in Sports this week, August 23-28! Check back in the comments section for information regarding cancellations and changes.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 is Fall Picture Day for Van Buren County Middle and High School students. This will be the picture used in the yearbook, so please make every effort to be at school. Pictures will begin at 8am for 6th grade students with other grades following sequentially.
What's Happening in Sports has been updated to reflect schedule changes.
Middle School Cheer Tryouts will be Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the VBHS auditorium for any students grades 6, 7, & 8. Anyone trying out will need to wear shorts, tennis shoes, and wear your hair pulled up away from your face. Parents/guardians, promptly pick your child up in the back parking lot at 5:00pm. Thank you and we cannot wait to see your child for tryouts!
BASS FISHING TEAM:
This message is for any 6th thru 12th grade student that is interested in being a member of the High School Bass Fishing Team. In order to be on the team you must have access to a bass boat, means of travel, and a boat captain. There will be a informational meeting on Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m in the high school library. This meeting is for new and existing members. Please make plans to attend. Send any questions that you may have to jlowery@vanburenschools.org
Good evening,
This is a reminder to all seniors and their families that the Senior & Parent Information Night will be Tuesday, August 3rd from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the VBHS auditorium. College applications, senior project, project graduation, and yearbooks are a few if the important items that will be discussed. Please make plans to attend.
BASS FISHING TEAM:
This message is for any 6th thru 12th grade student that is interested in being a member of the High School Bass Fishing Team. In order to be on the team you must have access to a bass boat, means of travel, and a boat captain. There will be a informational meeting on Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m in the high school library. This meeting is for new and existing members. Please make plans to attend. Send any questions that you may have to jlowery@vanburenschools.org
ATTENTION SENIORS: Any Senior that would like to make a template or stencil for Paint Day may come to school on Thursday, July 29th from 8am until noon to use a projector. You must bring your own cardboard.
ATTENTION SENIORS: This is a reminder that Senior Paint Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 8:00-2:00. If you are painting a parking spot and have not paid the $25.00 fee, stop by the VBHS office before July 31. Please make sure you have all necessary supplies such as brushes, paint, painters tape, and trash bags. Items you may consider are a canopy tent and folding chairs. The only paint that can be used to ensure the painted design stays is water based exterior latex paint. The rain date for this event is Saturday, August 7, 2021. If you have any questions, contact the High School office at 931-946-2442.
Good Afternoon! This contains several different important messages so please read it in its entirety. Middle School supply lists have been uploaded to the school website at https://www.vanburenschools.org/o/vbhs. High School teachers will communicate needed supplies to students on their first day of classes.
As you begin shopping for back to school clothes please be mindful of the dress code policy in place in the student handbook. Shorts/skirts and holes in jeans/pants CANNOT be more than 3 inches above the knee. Shirts must cover the midriff area completely. If leggings are worn they must be accompanied by a shirt/dress that appropriately covers all areas. Students found in violation of the dress code can be asked to change and/or a parent can be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the High School office at 931-946-2442. We are looking forward to a great school year!
GOLF TRYOUTS: Any 8th through 12th grade boy or girl who is interested in trying out for golf please contact Coach Drew Roberts (droberts@vanburenschools.org). Tryouts will be Tuesday, July 27th, at 9:00 am at Fall Creek Falls Golf Course. Contact Coach Roberts ASAP, so he knows how many students are interested.
The SPIN (Senior & Parent Information Night) for the Class of 2022 will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the VBHS Auditorium. Please make plans to attend!
This is a reminder to all seniors that your senior parking space design and paperwork is due to the VBHS office today Friday, June 11, 2021 by 2:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the VBHS office at (931) 946-2442.
This is a reminder to all upcoming seniors that your senior parking space design paperwork is due to the VBHS office by this Friday, June 11, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the VBHS office at (931) 946-2442.
High School Volleyball:
Any girl presently in the 8th,9th,10th or 11th grade that is interested in playing high school volleyball - there will be an open gym on Thursday, May 20th at 4:30-6pm at the Auxiliary Gym. Please come dressed and ready.
Middle school girls basketball tryouts will be Friday, May, 21st from 3-4:30pm in the auxiliary gym. Tryouts are for students who will be entering the 6th-8th grades next school year. Please dress appropriately and wear basketball shoes. For students who are attending school that day, please meet Coach Lakelyn in the front lobby of the high school and walk across the road together.
Middle School Girls Softball tryouts will be Tuesday, May 18th at the softball field from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Tryouts are open for students who will be in the 5th through 8th grades. Be sure to dress appropriately and bring your glove.
High School Girls' Volleyball Tryouts - see attached image for more information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL:
Middle School girl's softball tryouts will be Tuesday, May 18th, from 4:30 to 6pm, at the softball field. Tryouts are open to students who will be in the 5th through 8th grades in the fall. Please dress appropriately and bring your glove!
We apologize for the late notice.
Please cheer on our high school team as they advance to regional play on Monday, May 17th!
Cross country tryouts will be held next Tuesday, May 18th, from 3:15 - 4:00 pm on the high school baseball field for any student in grades 8-12 next year. Please wear appropriate clothing for running and wear running shoes.