Van Buren Local Schools

If you're short on time, there is good news for you! The ten-minute highlights of Episode 24 of The Interviewing People Careercast featuring 2016 graduate Jared Smith, an aerospace engineer, are now available. The focus of our discussion is on his experience with the co-op program at UC. Throughout the highlights Jared also discusses what being an aerospace engineer entails, what he did during his co-op experiences, what advice he has for those currently looking for jobs, and much more. If anyone is interested in becoming an aerospace engineer or participating in co-ops while in college, this episode will offer information relevant to getting started down those paths. If, after watching the highlights, you decide to want to learn more, feel free to watch the episode containing the entire interview. To access these highlights and other episodes, visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show!

Class lists can be found at the link below and at the elementary front doors! Have a great weekend! https://www.vbschools.net/o/vbes/browse/246912 #BeABlackKnight

Good afternoon. Attached is a video from our Director of Operations, Jon Kelley. The video highlights improvements to our facilities over the summer. Have a great weekend. https://youtu.be/pQmCL_4c8oo

Good morning!  Van Buren Elementary is looking for a noon-time monitor to assist with lunchtime and recess monitoring 5 days a week for 2 hours (11:15 AM-1:15 PM).  Please email Mr. Newcomer (mnewcomer@vbschools.net) if interested and for more details! #BeABlackKnight

Good afternoon! Here is our Elementary Welcome Back letter! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xFhDcRSaKOqvg1yyNBZiRFfghh9qMYLqAxavqT2fVcQ/edit?usp=sharing

Good morning! Here is the link to our Return to Schools Document 2021-22. https://bit.ly/VBLS21-22Plan

Those new to the district can also attend a new student orientation on Aug. 20th from 10-11 AM! Just come to the elementary main office and we will give a quick tour of the building...again this is ONLY for those new to the district! #BeABlackKnight

Just a reminder that Thursday, Aug. 19th is new student registration for new families from 8-5 in the elementary office! This can be done online or in person...more information below: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1224745/VBE_Online_Registration_FinalForms.pdf

The USDA has extended free lunch for all students through this school year! Check out our Food Service webpage for more information! https://www.vbschools.net/page/food-service #BeABlackKnight #SchoolFoodElevated

Good Afternoon to all of you! I wanted to let all of you know opening plans will be coming this week. As all of you know, there are many recommendations , conversations and ideas that are being discussed for the 2021-22 school year. My hope is to have some definitive plans for all of you before Sunday, August 15th. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

If you're short on time, there is good news for you! The ten-minute highlights of Episode 23 of The Interviewing People Careercast featuring 2004 graduate Abbie (Mingus) Doan, a Senior Marine Mammal Trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo, are now available. In the highlights she talks about her college experience as a biology major at Bowling Green State University, her internship with the Navy, how the timing of her graduation aligned with an opening for an animal trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo, and much more. If anyone is interested in becoming a marine biologist or entering a different science field, this episode will offer information relevant to getting started down that path. If, after watching the highlights, you decide to want to learn more, feel free to watch the episode containing the entire interview. To access these highlights and other episodes, visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show!

Do you have all of your school supplies yet? If not, take advantage of the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday this weekend! For more information, follow the link https://bit.ly/3iqNqta #BeABlackKnight

As we continue to prepare for the '21-'22 school year, be sure to add these dates to your calendar! #BeABlackKnight

We are excited for the 2021-22 school year and look forward to welcoming back our families at Opening Knight on September 1st! #BeABlackKnight

Please see the following message from Hancock Public Health that was shared with all county schools: "As we gear up to the upcoming school year, we have received a number of calls to the health department from parents asking where they can get their children vaccinated. Due to this demand, we will be having a Pfizer vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 4:00pm to 6:05pm here at Hancock Public Health, 2225 Keith Pkwy, Findlay. The second dose clinic will be Thursday, September 2, 2021. We have created a Sign-Up Genius link for parents to register their children if they are interested. Quarantine recommendations are largely based off vaccination status, and it is imperative for anyone 12 or older be vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent further unnecessary spread of COVID-19. Please share the link to the Sign-Up Genius with parents of students ages 12+ as soon as possible. Once this clinic fills, we will assess options for having another clinic to meet demand." The Sign-Up Genius can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAFAE29A7FF2-hphcovid

Episode 23 of The Interviewing People Careercast features 2004 graduate Abbie (Mingus) Doan, a Senior Marine Mammal Trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo. In the interview she talks about her college experience as a biology major at Bowling Green State University, her internship with the Navy, how the timing of her graduation aligned with an opening for an animal trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo, and much more which provides insights into her career path. If anyone is interested in becoming a marine biologist or entering a different science field, this episode will offer information relevant to getting started down that path. To access this episode and others, visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show! #BeABlackKnight

If you're short on time, there is good news for you! The ten-minute highlights of Episode 22 of The Interviewing People Careercast featuring 2011 graduate Rachel Adolph, a physician's assistant at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health, are now available. In the highlights Rachel talks about what differentiates a physician's assistant from a medical doctor or nurse practitioner, how she decided to become a PA, the difficulties of being a college athlete while working toward a degree, and much more. If anyone is looking to go into the healthcare field, these highlights will offer information relevant to getting started. To access these highlights and other episodes, visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show! #BeABlackKnight

A reminder about the Self Defense & Situational Awareness Presentation that will take place on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria. For more information and registration information, follow the link: https://bit.ly/21BeEmpowered

Episode 22 of The Interviewing People Careercast features 2011 graduate Rachel Adolph, a physician's assistant at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health. In the interview she talks about what differentiates a physician's assistant from a medical doctor or nurse practitioner, how she decided to become a PA, the difficulties of being a college athlete while working toward a degree, and much more. If anyone is looking to go into the healthcare field, this episode will offer information relevant to getting started. To access this episode and others, visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show! #BeABlackKnight

Let’s be pro-active! Let’s help insure our student’s safety by giving our youth the opportunity and tools to learn how to handle themselves, if they get into an uncomfortable situation. Due to the unfortunate increased awareness of bullying and alleged assaults currently happening in our county, state and country, there will be a FREE self-awareness and protection class on July 31, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Van Buren Elementary School Cafeteria, at 217 South Main St, Van Buren. The class is open to all ages. The event is being sponsored by various businesses and groups in our community. To learn more and to register, please follow the link: https://bit.ly/21BeEmpowered