Van Buren Local Schools

Thank you One Energy for a great tour for our 4th grade VANTAGE students! #BeABlackKnight

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Todd Bailey, a 1997 Van Buren graduate who is the Senior Vice President - Director of Regional Economic Development at Huntington National Bank. In the interview, Todd shares how a typical day looks in his position, how his degree in communications provided a solid foundation for his career journey, the career opportunities there are in the banking field, and much more. To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

Congratulations to our Prom King, Collin Wagner and Queen, Ava Cramer.

Volunteer Opportunities of the Week: If you or your students are looking for something to do this weekend, there is an EXTREME need for volunteers on Saturday, May 11, to help at the VB PTO Flower Sale Delivery Day. The event is held in the parking lot at the school, so if you can help, please sign up (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CADAE23A7FA7-48865630-help#/) for any amount of time you are available. If students volunteer, please encourage them to log their service hours in PATHWAYos so they can work toward the Community Service diploma seal.

More Positive Behavior Referrals! 🙌 #BeABlackKnight

Big thanks to the VBPTO & Culver's for today's Teacher Appreciation Swag! #BeABlackKnight

More Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Parents/Guardians of seniors, there are multiple career fairs this week if your students are looking for full-time, part-time, or summer employment opportunities. Wednesday, May 8 - OhioMeansJobs Gen Z Virtual Career Fair - Seniors can explore full-time, part-time, and summer employment opportunities and chat 1-on-1 virtually with local employers. They can join the online event anytime from 2:00-6:00 P.M. Visit https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/OMJ-2/e/OYNJQ to register. Wednesday, May 8 - DS Brown (North Baltimore) Job Fair - DS Brown is hiring Welders/Fabricators, Production Operators, Maintenance Technicians, and Material Handlers. Use the QR code on the flyer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l3yPcBS-DIuPnsR8XcSop7eN7mTchsHxQdJK7GvX4t0/edit?usp=sharing) to sign up for the job fair, which runs from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 9 - OhioMeansJobs Career Fair (in-person) at Findlay High School - Visit FHS from 5:00-7:00 P.M. to explore full-time, part-time, and summer career opportunities and funding options for education and training. There is no registration required.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Big thanks to the VBPTO for kicking it off today with a free drink from Tom's Coffee Truck this morning! Also this week teachers have an opportunity to win some awesome raffle baskets put together by the PTO! #BeABlackKnight

Congratulations to Ryan Harmon on earning the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship nomination. Ryan recognized Ms. Christina Csernyik as his Most Influential Teacher.

This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Jacob Sublett, a 2009 Van Buren graduate who is the staff biologist at the Toledo Area Sanitation District. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Jacob, how there is no one else like him in Lucas County, the many STEM career opportunities, and much more. If you want to learn more about Jacob's career journey, you can check out his full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

Donuts with the Mayor and The Donut Lord 🍩 AKA Deputy Crouch! #BeABlackKnight

Monday, May 6th through Friday, May 10th - Prom Spirit week themes.

We are extremely proud of these seniors who earned the Seal of Biliteracy this spring! They have each demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish. As a result, they will earn a special seal on their diplomas in June. Congratulations Sara Martin, Morgan Johnson, and Jaxon Hill!

3rd Grade having fun at The Little Red Schoolhouse! #BeABlackKnight

If your student will be a junior or senior in the 24-25 school year and is considering a career in nursing, Blanchard Valley Health System is offering a Future Nurse Camp on July 15-17 (students must be able to attend all three days). Use the QR code on the flier or visit bvhealthsystem.org/nursecamp to apply for this FREE camp that includes lunch daily! Space is limited, so have your 24-25 junior or senior apply ASAP if this opportunity could help with planning for a future career!

Volunteer Opportunities of the Week! Students can volunteer this Sunday (May 5) at the 2024 Special Olympics NW Ohio Games held at Findlay HS, next Saturday (May 11) at the Van Buren PTO Flower Sale Delivery Day, or this summer at the VB Summer Read Program. For more information and to sign up for these and other volunteer opportunities, visit bit.ly/VBLearnMore and click Volunteer Opportunities.

Congrats to our newest batch of Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Jacob Sublett, a 2009 Van Buren graduate who is the staff biologist for the Toledo Area Sanitation District. In the interview, Jacob shares how a typical day looks for him, how he focuses on mosquito control in his career, how the field of biology offers a plethora of career opportunities, and much more. To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

Congratulations to Transportation Supervisor Arian Keeran for placing 1st out of 19 individual drivers at the NW Regional School Bus Driver Safety Road-e-o! His team of 3 other drivers also placed 1st. Congrats and Good Luck at State! #BeABlackKnight