VBHS is happy to announce that we now have an online "Spirit Store" up and running that is availble to all Eagle Fans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! If you are interested in viewing the store or making a purchase use the following link to see what there is to offer. There is apparel for all members of the family, sports, and seasons that can be delivered straight to you. We are excited to be able to push this out just in time for the holidays. GO EAGLES!
http://1stplace.sale/84423
VBHS Counseling Department is selling Candy Grams this holiday season! Families, please e-mail shall@vanburenschools.org or andebord@vanburenschools.org if you would like to purchase one for your student.
Students you can purchase these on the dates listed on the flyer!
This month we would like to spotlight: Mr. Sheldon Hitchcock, he is a 2012 VBHS graduate. He attended Tennessee Technological University from 2012-2015 to complete his pre-requisite courses in Biochemistry. He then went on to attend The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy from 2015-2019 where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD). He complete his Post Graduate Pharmacy Practice Residency at Cookeville Regional Medical Center from 2019-2020, and earned his Board Certification as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) in 2021. He is currently serving as the Pharmacy Operations Manager at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th at approxiamtely 9:00am a Life Flight Helicopter will be landing at the VBHS baseball field to provide an educational experience for our HOSA students. HOSA is an organization at VBHS that prepares future healthcare professionals with various educational opportunities. If you have any questions, please call VBHS at (931)946-2442.
***BIG NEWS*** Any student attending the Van Buren County Middle School home basketball games this Tuesday (11/8/2022) or Thursday (11/10/2022) can receive $1.00 off of student admission by bringing in 2 items for the food drive upon entry at each game. These items will count towards the students' class count for the competion incentive.***
This is also a reminder that the VBHS Food Drive is ongoing through this coming Friday, November 11, 2022. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions, please feel free to contact the High School Front Office at (931) 946-2442.
Last week VBHS Counseling Department hosted a College Fair! Students in 8th-12th grade received lots of information about colleges across our great state! We would like to thank these institutions for partnering with us!
Van Buren County High School is currently conducting a "Food Drive" through, Friday, November 11, 2022. Information can be found on the attached flyer. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to make a donation, please contact the VBHS Front Office at (931) 946-2442. We appreciate your continued support for our students, school, and community!
We’re excited to announce that next week is Red Ribbon Week. The 2022 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free. is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!
We encourage all of our students, teachers, and staff members to get in the spirit of Red Ribbon Week by dressing up each day!
***EAGLE APPAREL***
Van Buren County High School is conducting a quick, cash only sale on Van Buren Eagle Apparel. The designs shown can be ordered as a T-Shirt ($20), Long Sleeve T-Shirt ($25), and Crewneck Sheatshirts ($30). All money and orders have to be submitted to the VBHS front office by this coming Friday, October 7, 2022. Order forms are going out today to all students in grades 6-8. ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THIS POST. If you wish to order, please see a VBHS student OR call the Front Office at (931) 946-2442! GO EAGLES!
This month we would like to spotlight: Mrs. Dannon Stickler, she has a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice through Tennessee Technological University and some master's level courses in Criminal Justice through Middle Tennessee State University. She is employed through the State of Tennessee as a Probation/Parole Officer 3. In preparation for her role as a Probation/Parole Officer she was required to attend a 6-week Probation/Parole Academy at the Tennessee Corrections Academy in Tullahoma where she had to pass a firearms course, a defensive tactics course, become CPR/First Aid certified, and learn policy/procedures. All of these things have to be renewed each year as professional development for her position as PPO3.
VBHS Yearbook Picture Retake/Makeup Day will be Tuesday, October 18th beginning at 8am. Makeups (due to absenteeism) are free of charge.
Grades 6-11 retakes cost $5. Any senior who would like a retake of their formal tux/drape photo may do so on this day for $25.
Directly following, we will take middle and high school basketball and cheer pictures. Sports picture orders are prepay only. See your student's coach for an order form.
Last week VBHS celebrated College Application Week! Our underclassmen participated in dress-up days and learned more about college and our senior class submitted over 100 college applications!!
Van Buren County Middle/High School will close and lock the back parking lot gate beginning tomorrow, September 21, 2022. The gate will be locked at 8:00am and remain locked until the end of the school day. If you have student drivers, please encourage them to arrive at school prior to 8:00am each day. Thank you so much for your support and cooperation!
***THIS IS A REMINDER FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADE PARENTS:***
There will be a 30-minute informational parent meeting to discuss the 2024 trip to Washington, D.C. with Worldstrides led by Mrs. Cronin on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 5:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Ten $100 scholarships for the trip will be given away, but you must attend the meeting and register your child by the early registration deadline to qualify for the drawing. We hope to see many of you there on Thursday for this important meeting. Thank you.
This month we would like to spotlight: Mrs. Dannon Stickler, she has a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice through Tennessee Technological University and some master's level courses in Criminal Justice through Middle Tennessee State University. She is employed through the State of Tennessee as a Probation/Parole Officer 3. In preparation for her role as a Probation/Parole Officer she was required to attend a 6-week Probation/Parole Academy at the Tennessee Corrections Academy in Tullahoma where she had to pass a firearms course, a defensive tactics course, become CPR/First Aid certified, and learn policy/procedures. All of these things have to be renewed each year as professional development for her position as PPO3.
Van Buren County High School has been named a 2022 Tennessee Reward School so now it's time to celebrate!
***HAVE YOU HEARD?***
Van Buren County Middle and High School has been named as a "TENNESSEE REWARD SCHOOL" by the Tennessee Department of Education. This is the TOP distinction that a Tennessee school can be given based on a set of criteria set forth by the Department of Education.
According to the TDOE's website, schools serving K-8 students are evaluated on four indicators, including achievement on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) assessments, TCAP assessment growth over time, rates at which students are Chronically Out of School, and performance on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA). High schools, in addition to these four indicators, are also evaluated on Graduation Rate and Ready Graduate Rate, or the rate at which students graduate while also having achieved milestones associated with college and career readiness.
CONGRATULATIONS to VBHS faculty, staff, and students on achieving this designation for the FIRST TIME in Van Buren County Schools history!
Tomorrow night, Thursday, September 8, 2022, Van Buren County High School will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers during this time. Appointments are not necessary. Teachers will be available to meet with parents on a first come, first serve basis.
There will also be a Health and Wellness Fair in the VBHS Back Lobby. All parents and students in attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences are invited to visit the vendors during this time.
Lastly, the VBHS Class of 2024 will be having a TACO SALAD dinner in the VBHS Cafeteria beginning at 3:30 p.m. These dinners will be served as long as supplies last. The cost per plate will be $8.00.
We hope to see a great turn out from our VBHS families!
VBHS Seniors visited TN Tech for the Upper Cumberland College Fair! They gained knowledge about many different college and saw some familiar faces on the Tech campus! Previous VBHS grads: Tilly Dodson c/o 2017, Hootie Huerta and Gracie Austin, c/o 2019, Austin Holloway and Jaedyn Walling c/o 2022!
Middle School Softball Season is underway!
