Need a few hours to yourself this Valentine's Day? Let VBHS Student Council kids watch your kiddos for our rescheduled Parents' Night Out event on February 14! Sign up at https://forms.gle/gjtvNHaiU4pVe2TF6
More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Zach, Madison, & Sadie for completing the 1st round of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge!
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Our 4th Annual International Knight is on March 27, 2026! Please fill out the form at this link to help us plan for the best event possible! bit.ly/IntlKnight2026
Van Buren Local Schools is hiring!
We are currently accepting applications for:
Full-Time Maintenance/Custodial Position
Substitute Custodians
Our custodial and maintenance staff play a critical role in supporting student success every day.
Apply online: https://bit.ly/VBemployment
We are currently accepting applications for:
Full-Time Maintenance/Custodial Position
Substitute Custodians
Our custodial and maintenance staff play a critical role in supporting student success every day.
Apply online: https://bit.ly/VBemployment
Congrats to Tinnley for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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What is a highly rewarding healthcare career that doesn't require years of education? In the latest Joust About Careers episode, 2010 VB graduate Katelyn DeVore shares how she is building a successful career as a medical assistant.
In episode 107, Katelyn shares how she became a medical assistant after working for ten years in another field, how perseverance has been invaluable on her journey to becoming a medical assistant, what she values most about her career, 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!
In episode 107, Katelyn shares how she became a medical assistant after working for ten years in another field, how perseverance has been invaluable on her journey to becoming a medical assistant, what she values most about her career, 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!
🦺🚸 Snow, Rain, or Sun: Our Crossing Guards Are There! 🚸🦺
Whether it’s bitter cold, blazing heat, or something in between, we appreciate Mrs. Megan Dahms, Mrs. Katie Griffin, Mrs. Meg Ramlow, Mrs. Tammy Routson, Ms. Stacy Sharp, Mrs. Shanda Still, Deputy Matt Crouch, elementary principal Mr. Michael Newcomer, the ESC staff, and others for making sure our students arrive safely each day.
Their dedication, consistency, and care don’t go unnoticed. They greet students with smiles, positivity, and upbeat music and play a significant role in keeping our school community safe and the drop-off line moving every morning.
We appreciate them for standing watch, no matter the weather, and for the important work they do every day!
Congrats to Chelsea for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to Reese, Dakota, and Hunter for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Catherine for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to Westyn, Anthony, and Paxton for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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How does a person juggle being an art teacher, entrepreneur, and musician? It isn't easy, but 1998 VB graduate Jason Wagner shares how he does it in the latest Joust About Careers episode.
In episode 106, Jason shares how working at a summer camp led to amazing career opportunities, including backpacking across Europe; how he sometimes looks at his career as a compilation of side hustles; how success requires hard work going hand in hand with talent; 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!
In episode 106, Jason shares how working at a summer camp led to amazing career opportunities, including backpacking across Europe; how he sometimes looks at his career as a compilation of side hustles; how success requires hard work going hand in hand with talent; 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!
Congrats to our January Knights of the Round Table!
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Congrats to all the 5th grade spelling bee participants! David was runner-up and Eli was crowned champion and moves on to the County Bee on Feb. 4th at Marathon Performing Arts Center at 7 PM!
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More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Need a few hours to yourself this Valentine's Day? Let VBHS Student Council kids watch your kiddos for our rescheduled Parents' Night Out event on February 14! Sign up at https://forms.gle/gjtvNHaiU4pVe2TF6
Congrats to Callen for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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🚌🔧TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AGAIN EARNS 100% ON BUS INSPECTIONS
Congratulations to Arian Keeran, transportation supervisor, and Jarrod Mellott, bus mechanic, for earning 100% passage for the bus inspections that took place on January 5-6, 2026.
During an inspection of all 16 of our buses, a state transportation inspector checked the lights and switches, warning devices, brakes, exhaust, tires, frame, body and undercarriage, engine fluids, seats, emergency exits, and cleanliness of each bus.
Our buses are inspected every six months (approximately January and August yearly). While these semiannual inspections are required by the state, transportation staff complete pre-trip checks every day to ensure all parts of the buses are in working order to affirm students will be safely transported to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Keeran is very appreciative of the work Mellott does, saying, “Jarrod Mellott is an exemplary mechanic and did a phenomenal job preparing our buses for state inspection.”
The excellence of the inspection results is a testament to the hard work of everyone in the transportation department. Because of them, our students are ready to learn when they arrive at school, contributing to the district’s mission of building thinkers, building experiences, and building connections every day. 🚌
Congratulations to Arian Keeran, transportation supervisor, and Jarrod Mellott, bus mechanic, for earning 100% passage for the bus inspections that took place on January 5-6, 2026.
During an inspection of all 16 of our buses, a state transportation inspector checked the lights and switches, warning devices, brakes, exhaust, tires, frame, body and undercarriage, engine fluids, seats, emergency exits, and cleanliness of each bus.
Our buses are inspected every six months (approximately January and August yearly). While these semiannual inspections are required by the state, transportation staff complete pre-trip checks every day to ensure all parts of the buses are in working order to affirm students will be safely transported to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Keeran is very appreciative of the work Mellott does, saying, “Jarrod Mellott is an exemplary mechanic and did a phenomenal job preparing our buses for state inspection.”
The excellence of the inspection results is a testament to the hard work of everyone in the transportation department. Because of them, our students are ready to learn when they arrive at school, contributing to the district’s mission of building thinkers, building experiences, and building connections every day. 🚌
Congrats to Melanie & Mathia for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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