Good Sunday Afternoon to everyone. We will continue on the Modified Hybrid Schedule this week. I will be sending information later this week with regard to our vaccination schedule later in February. Ms. Jacobs who is the treasurer here at Van Buren, will be sending out an informational video of a few minutes to update the community on our performance audit. Ms. Jacobs will share the savings that has occurred from our general budget since the performance audit. More short videos will be coming from various staff to update the community on a number of initiatives going on at Van Buren. Hope all of you enjoy the super bowl tonight. I will be updating all of you later this week.
FHCPL Bookmobile available to high school students:
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Bookmobile will be at Van Buren in the front parking lot this Thursday, February 11, from 12:30-1:00 P.M. to serve students as they leave school. Students with FHCPL cards can either stop by the bookmobile to check out books on the bookmobile or place holds on books on the FHCPL website (https://findlaylibrary.org/) before Thursday and indicate they will pick the books up from the bookmobile.
If you would like more information about how you can help your student get a library card or place a hold on a book, please view the following videos:
Library/Digital Cards from FHCPL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ehIw2Vngw8LjGoGenT_RpoaX2TKlR5B/view?usp=sharing
Placing a Hold/Checking Out Books: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10juzoVz9A9d1lleJiNx06nvCCHe5DbKc/view?usp=sharing
In addition to February 11, the bookmobile will be at Van Buren March 11, April 15, and May 13.
Van Buren Local Schools are CLOSED Friday 2/5/21. Please be safe today, Black Knights!
Van Buren Local Schools will operate on a TWO HOUR DELAY on Friday 2/5/21
The latest episode of the Interviewing People careercast features Tyler Akers, a 2010 Van Buren graduate who earned an ROTC scholarship to the University of Toledo, served in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Officer, and is now a Demand Planning and Analysis Manager at Groove Life in Nashville, Tennessee.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/ikJ1x-jpZA4
Short on time? Highlights: https://youtu.be/mRa6piBjLsw
#VB1team #VBexperience
Van Buren Local Schools are CLOSED Tuesday 2/2/21.
Van Buren Local Schools are on a 2 hour delay Tuesday 2/2/21.
The February 2021 edition of The Career Scoop newsletter is now available and is intended to help students and their parents/guardians become aware of information related to students' futures both during and after high school. This edition contains information about the Millstream open house this Thursday, apprenticeship opportunities at local businesses, and more.
Check it out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIQjAQxSE9ZKopUs17OIK_2pFU78oXVH/view?usp=sharing
#VB1team #VBexperience
Thank you to our school counselors Mrs. May and Mr. Zender for their work with our students! #CounselorAppreciation #VB1team
Van Buren Local Schools are CLOSED Monday 2/1/21. Stay safe, Black Knights!
Van Buren Local Schools are on a TWO HOUR DELAY (Monday 2/1/21)
Good Sunday to all of you! I hope all of you get a chance to play in the snow today! We will continue on the Modified Hybrid Schedule for the first week of February. We did receive notice that Van Buren staff will be receiving the vaccine sometime the week of February 22, 2021. No other specifics have been given at this point. There is a chance we will not have in person schooling on the day we receive the vaccine. I will let all of you know ASAP when I find out. Also, we do have two new board members! Welcome Andy Fisher and Laura Ebright to the Van Buren Team! Both accepted board appointments at the January Board of Education Meeting. Have a great week!
FRIDAY FINANCIAL FACT
With the onset of the pandemic, the Federal government specifically identified the need for school districts and other educational entities to keep students learning during unprecedented times.
The district was provided a few different avenues of funding to offer relief for not only the change in educational offerings for students, but relief from the additional standards and protocols for safety. We invested in distance learning, school nursing services, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and technology devices to keep our student learning and our entire community safe. Through the generosity of Marion, Cass and Portage Townships, the district purchased student devices to keep them connected to the district and touchless water bottle filling stations.
A big thank you to Marion, Cass and Portage Townships for their partnership in support of Van Buren students and staff! #VB1team
The Findlay Rotary Club seeks nominations for the Golden Apple Awards. This honors outstanding teachers and Van Buren has been represented by six terrific educators in the past!
Nominations due 4/2/21
https://findlayrotary.org/golden-apple-award-nomination/
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Van Buren Local Schools are CLOSED 1/26/21
Van Buren Local Schools are on a TWO HOUR DELAY (1/26/2021)
Good afternoon to all of you! Wanted to let all of you know we will be continuing with the Modified Hybrid Schedule for the last week of January. Pretty amazing it is already the last week in January. As soon as I hear updates about how the vaccine roll out will affect our schedule, you will be updated! Have a great week!
Welcome to new Van Buren School Board members Laura Ebright and Bradley (Andy) Fisher. They join Michael Leifheit (president), Melinda Williams (vice president), and Kimberly Thomas. Laura and Andy are are filling the positions created by recent resignations from Mr. Jeff Salisbury and Mr. Jim Griffith.
Van Buren students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board. January is School Board Recognition Month, so take time to thank these dedicated community leaders.
Strong Schools = Strong Communities
#VB1team #SchoolBoardMonth
Families are reminded that school will not be in session on Friday, January 22, 2021 to allow for staff professional learning. #VB1team
In the ninth episode of the Interviewing People careercast, Mr. Bratt interviews Macy McCartney, a 2012 graduate and Operations Manager at the ProMedica Toledo and Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospitals. In the episode, Macy talks about how she handles failure, how a biology degree led her to where she is today, the impact relationships have had on her career path, and the variety of positions in the healthcare field other than doctor and nurse. If there are any students out there interested in a career in healthcare, this would be a good episode for them to watch.
Check out Mr. Bratt's #careercast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8KkpHIL1RI_n989pQoyHQ
