As part of local efforts to expand broadband internet access in rural areas, the Hancock County Commissioners and BGSU Center for Regional Development are seeking input from Hancock County residents through a brief online survey. This data will be crucial in securing grant funding to support broadband expansion projects in our area.
The survey is open to anyone 18 or older and will take approximately 3-4 minutes to complete.
Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/4vnc2mwh
This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Michael Caris, a 2010 Van Buren graduate who is a business manager for SRC Worldwide, Inc., and owner of MC Golf Performance and Buckeye Rental. The highlights focus on the busyness of a typical day for Michael, how relationships have led to opportunities, how his experiences led him to entrepreneurship, and much more.
The highlights and full interviews are available on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers, or you can listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Congrats to Audrey and Allie for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Tenley for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features 2010 graduate Michael Caris, a business manager for SRC Worldwide, Inc., and owner of two businesses: MC Golf Performance and Buckeye Rental. In the interview, Michael shares how a typical day looks as he juggles three jobs, why he moved out of working full-time in the golf industry while maintaining his own golf-focused business, the impact relationships have had on his career journey, and much more.
To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers. To listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Student Volunteer Opportunity of the Week!
Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Charlotte for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Zach Wehrle, a 2013 Van Buren graduate who is a Tax Senior Accountant for EY. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Zach, how he moved into the accounting field from criminal justice with the purpose of advancing his criminal justice career, how he prepared for the CPA exam, and much more.
The highlights and full interviews are available on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers, or you can listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to our twelve 5th grade finalists for the VBES Spelling Bee! Carter and Kency were our two finalists, and Carter will go on to represent VBES on Jan. 30th at the Hancock County Bee!
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Congratulations to Adrienne Ebright and Josh Schroeder for placing first and second in the middle school spelling bee. As the winner, Adrienne advances to the Hancock County Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 30, at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. She will also participate in an online bee in March to potentially qualify for the Northwest Ohio Championship Bee held in Toledo.
Thanks also go to the middle school staff for creating this opportunity to build thinkers, build connections, and build experiences.
Congratulations to K-5 STEAM teacher, assistant athletic director, and assistant track & field coach Brian Beining for earning the 2025 Northwest District Contributor Award from the Ohio Track & Field and Cross County Officials Association. He will receive his award at the OTFCCOA awards banquet on January 24.
We appreciate the work Mr. Beining does to build experiences for the students and athletes of Van Buren Local School District.
Congrats to Ella for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to Sawyer for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Here's another opportunity for students to live out our mission statement as they grow through experiences and build connections: Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - 1.9.25.
Congrats to our December Knights of the Roundtable!
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Congrats to Cooper for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Registration for After-School Stem Club opens up Jan. 13th at 6PM via the website below:
https://www.myconferencetime.com/vbs/folder/3310
More information on registration and classes can be found by clicking below:
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/
Congratulations to Mrs. Parsell's 3rd grade class for their Positive Behavior Referral!
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