In episode 108, Karis shares how the multiple positions she holds at IMG Academy lead to plenty of variety on a daily basis, how adding a minor to her college major helped when applying for jobs, how her summer experiences during college led to career opportunities, 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!
🎉💯 100 Days of Growth! 💯🎉
On February 11, our elementary students celebrated the 100th day of school with engaging activities across multiple grade levels!
Here are just some of the ways students celebrated throughout the day:
📚 Reading 100th day stories
🧠 Solving logic puzzles
📝 Creating lists of 100 words sorted into categories and writing 100 nouns and verbs
🎂 Writing about what they would buy with $100 or want at their 100th birthday parties
🍬 Tackling the classic challenge—figuring out how many licks it takes to finish a Tootsie Pop
🎨 Drawing 100 animals
👕 Wearing 100th day t-shirts and making 100th day headbands
Best of all, these activities seamlessly tied together many subjects, including art, math, reading, science, and writing, to make the day both meaningful and memorable. It was a perfect way to celebrate 100 days of academic growth! 🧡🖤
🏆We are proud to recognize the following seniors for being named Elks Students of the Month for February:
Carter Finley - Son of Brenda and Lance Finley
Macey Wagner - Daughter of Cara and Chad Wagner
We appreciate them being outstanding representatives of Van Buren High School! 🖤💛
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
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!
