If you are planning on attending tonight's basketball game between Van Buren and Liberty Benton, don't forget your canned goods! For each CAN donated, you will receive $1.00 off your ticket price. Together, Van Buren and Liberty Benton CAN help those in need in our community. #VB1Team
http://bit.ly/2019CannedFoodVBLB
In light of recent social media safety concerns shared in Hancock County, our SRO, Deputy Crouch, would like to review safe practices. While this incident was not reported at Van Buren Schools, Deputy Crouch did take the time to investigate the validity of the report shared earlier in the month on social media.
If you or anyone you know has Snapchat, please be cautious when accepting friends. There is someone friending teenagers. This person is offering a dollar amount gift card which is said to be valid, but is asking for pictures and information first. This person will continue to ask for additional pictures which includes nude photos. If you have received or have accepted friendship from someone like this, please block immediately.
Parents, please take this opportunity and have a discussion with your children about internet and social media safety. #VB1Team
The Real-World Reading class will be holding a presentation night January 7 to share their first semester projects. At the beginning of the year, students were tasked with identifying a problem, finding a solution for that problem, and sharing their results. Presentation night will give students the experience of speaking in front of an audience and hopefully allow them to share how they have impacted the world. Attendees are welcome to stay for all of the presentations or come and go as necessary. If you have questions about attending, please contact Brian Bratt at bbratt@vbschools.net. #VBexperience
The past two weeks have been filled with engaging learning opportunities involving tasty treats and active learning! http://bit.ly/WeeksInReview13-14 #VBexperience #VB1Team
Van Buren Schools are closed Tuesday, Dec. 17th.
Van Buren Schools are on a 2 hour delay.
Together we CAN help those in need by bringing in canned food items to the Liberty Benton vs. Van Buren Basketball Game on Dec. 20th. You CAN save $1 off each ticket for every CAN you donate. See the flyer for additional details. http://bit.ly/2019CannedFoodVBLB #VB1Team
Our Spanish 3 students recently finished making their handmade piñatas and need your help in deciding which one is the best. Place your vote for your favorite piñata at bit.ly/BestPinata by Wednesday, Dec. 18th at noon! #VBexperience #VB1team
It's that time of year for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! Staff members have submitted their ugliest sweaters in hopes of raising the most money to help support Flag City Honor Flight.
When you come to an event at Van Buren Schools, please be sure to check out the photo display in either the high school or elementary school cafeteria. Choose your favorite ugly sweater and donate in the matching slot of the donation box. We encourage everyone to stuff the ballot box and help us reach our goal of raising the $400.00 to cover the cost of one volunteer. It would be fantastic to raise the additional $1000.00 to sponsor a veteran. Voting is open from December 12th-December 20th. May the ugliest sweater win! #VB1Team
Be sure to tune in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to WTLW TV-44 to see our show choir, The Association, perform for the Holiday Music Festival! #VBexperience #VB1Team
As we continue to grow our career exploration program, we hope to increase the number of hands-on experiences we can offer our students through internships and shadowing experiences. If you are interested in serving as a mentor for our students for either a one-day shadowing experience or semester-long internship, please contact us! You can respond in the comment section, send us a message, email cschaffer@vbschools.net, or call Cassie Schaffer at 419-299-3384 ext 319. #VB1Team #VBexperience
Our goal is to fill the Van Buren Community Room with holiday cards from all of our #VB1team members! VB families, school employees, and community members that would like to participate can send your card to school with your student to turn in to Mrs. Keeran in the high school office, send a card to 217 S. Main Street, Van Buren, OH 45889, or email a copy to cschaffer@vbschools.net. Cards will be displayed throughout the month of January! #VB1team
The Real-World Reading class will be holding a presentation night January 7 to share their first semester projects. At the beginning of the year, students were tasked with identifying a problem, finding a solution for that problem, and sharing their results. Presentation night will give students the experience of speaking in front of an audience and hopefully allow them to share how they have impacted the world. Attendees are welcome to stay for all of the presentations or come and go as necessary. If you have questions about attending, please contact Brian Bratt at bbratt@vbschools.net. #VBexperience
This morning, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 8:15 am, Van Buren High School and Middle School were visited by our local law enforcement K-9 unit for a search of our school and parking area. This is a procedure that has been approved by our Board of Education and occurs, at least annually.
REMINDER -- Students in grades 6-11 interested in taking college classes next year should attend the College Credit Plus meeting, as well as at least one parent. #VBexperience
Last week students participated in the NHS Blood Drive, Student Council Leadership Workshop, and the 8th Grade Mr. Yunker Day of Service. See highlights from these activities & more in our most recent Week in Review video! #VBexperience http://bit.ly/VBWeekinReview12
We are pleased to announce that Dawn Jacobs has been named as the new treasurer for Van Buren Schools. Her most recent K-12 treasurer position was at Huron City Schools. She began her career in educational finance as assistant treasurer for Anthony Wayne Local Schools in 1993 and has worked in finance for a variety of Ohio school districts since, including the Lucas County Educational Service Center, Bucyrus City School District, and Otsego Local School District. Dawn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree from Heidelberg University. She also holds an Ohio School Treasurer’s License from the Ohio Department of Education and a School Finance and Operations Certification through the Association of School Business Officials International. Please help us welcome Dawn Jacobs to the #VB1Team!
Thank you to all of our substitute teachers! #VB1Team
Please see the included correspondence from the Board of Education. http://bit.ly/11-21VBBOE
#WeLoveOurESPs #VB1Team
