🔥🌶️ It’s almost Chili Cook Off time! 🌶️🔥
Warm up this winter and support a great cause at the Van Buren Education Association’s Annual Chili Cook Off!
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren High School Cafeteria/Commons Area
Enjoy homemade chili, vote for your favorite, and help raise funds for the VBEA Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a graduating VB senior pursuing a career in education. 🎓✨
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://forms.gle/EMVT4BQEwbt1Uotu8
Warm up this winter and support a great cause at the Van Buren Education Association’s Annual Chili Cook Off!
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren High School Cafeteria/Commons Area
Enjoy homemade chili, vote for your favorite, and help raise funds for the VBEA Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a graduating VB senior pursuing a career in education. 🎓✨
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://forms.gle/EMVT4BQEwbt1Uotu8
🏆Congratulations to the following seniors for being named Elks Students of the Month:
November
Brookanne Busch - Daughter of Kathy & Jeramy Busch
Kate Schroeder - Daughter of Amy & Justin Schroeder
December
Kamryn Bowman - Daughter of Becky & Chris Bowman
Brandon Russell - Son of Julie & Kevin Russell
January
Emmett Morey - Son of Wendi & Jason Morey
Lincoln Williams - Son of Nicole & Ross Williams
We appreciate all of them for being outstanding representatives of Van Buren High School! 🖤💛
Congrats to Silas, Dalton, & Emmett for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Our 4th Annual International Knight is on March 27, 2026! Fill out the form at this link to help us plan for the best event possible! bit.ly/IntlKnight2026
What really happens behind the scenes in a bank to make sure money ends up where it is supposed to be? If you don't know, you'll find out from 2004 VB graduate Caleb Etzler in the latest Joust About Careers episode.
In episode 105, Caleb shares how a college job led to his career, the “unexpected” careers in the banking industry, the importance of typing and using Excel in his 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!
✨🎄 A Day Full of Thinking, Making Connections, and Participating in Experiences at Van Buren! 🎄✨
Today was one of those days that reminds us what makes Van Buren special. Across our buildings, students and staff were busy building thinkers, building connections, and building experiences in the best possible ways:
📚 Middle school students challenged their minds during the Spelling Bee.
🤝 Middle school students also practiced for The Amazing Shake, and the mid-year winners received certificates.
🎅 An elf (Mr. Newcomer!) made a surprise appearance on the elementary roof.
🎶 High school Spanish and elementary students spread holiday cheer with caroling.
🎉 High school students celebrated Winterfest during the last two periods of the day.
🍽️ District administrators jumped in to help serve lunch.
🎨 Art students began adding new life to artwork they will eventually donate back to Habitat for Humanity.
It was a joyful, memorable day—the perfect way to head into break. We’re proud of our students and staff for making days like this possible. 🧡
Today was one of those days that reminds us what makes Van Buren special. Across our buildings, students and staff were busy building thinkers, building connections, and building experiences in the best possible ways:
📚 Middle school students challenged their minds during the Spelling Bee.
🤝 Middle school students also practiced for The Amazing Shake, and the mid-year winners received certificates.
🎅 An elf (Mr. Newcomer!) made a surprise appearance on the elementary roof.
🎶 High school Spanish and elementary students spread holiday cheer with caroling.
🎉 High school students celebrated Winterfest during the last two periods of the day.
🍽️ District administrators jumped in to help serve lunch.
🎨 Art students began adding new life to artwork they will eventually donate back to Habitat for Humanity.
It was a joyful, memorable day—the perfect way to head into break. We’re proud of our students and staff for making days like this possible. 🧡
🐝 Spell-tacular Success! 🐝
Congratulations to Josh Schroeder, Clayton Beard, and Ben Helms for spelling their way to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this morning’s Middle School Spelling Bee held in the auditorium.
All of the participants showed incredible focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills. We’re proud of all of you! 🏆
Congratulations to Josh Schroeder, Clayton Beard, and Ben Helms for spelling their way to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this morning’s Middle School Spelling Bee held in the auditorium.
All of the participants showed incredible focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills. We’re proud of all of you! 🏆
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Zippy & Buddy!
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Congrats to Hank & Kinsley for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Mrs. Gunder's 1st class and Lucy & Krew for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to 5th Grade for their Positive Behavior Referral!
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🎨✨ Creativity with a Purpose! ✨🖌️
On Thursday, Mr. Derek Frey’s Art I–IV students took a behind-the-scenes trip to Habitat for Humanity in Findlay, which is the first step in an exciting creative partnership they have formed.
While there, students selected donated pieces of artwork and will now reimagine them, adding their own creative vision to give each piece new life. The transformed artwork will be featured in a Habitat for Humanity art auction in 2026, allowing students to have a role in supporting Habitat in a unique way.
We’re grateful to Mr. Frey and Habitat for Humanity for partnering to provide our students with a meaningful, real-world artistic experience that blends creativity, community, and service.
On Thursday, Mr. Derek Frey’s Art I–IV students took a behind-the-scenes trip to Habitat for Humanity in Findlay, which is the first step in an exciting creative partnership they have formed.
While there, students selected donated pieces of artwork and will now reimagine them, adding their own creative vision to give each piece new life. The transformed artwork will be featured in a Habitat for Humanity art auction in 2026, allowing students to have a role in supporting Habitat in a unique way.
We’re grateful to Mr. Frey and Habitat for Humanity for partnering to provide our students with a meaningful, real-world artistic experience that blends creativity, community, and service.
Congrats to Sadie & Emmett for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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If you visited the Twinkle Lights display at the Hancock County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, you may have spotted some familiar faces spreading holiday cheer. ✨🎄 Eight of our Ag students (Rachel Betts, Jackson Daniel, Katie Koehler, Mia Leatherman, Drew Powell, Ethan Smith, Leander Sterling, Emily Walter) volunteered their time by serving in a variety of roles, from portraying festive characters 🎅🤶 to helping direct traffic and keeping the event running smoothly.
We are proud of these students for representing our school so well and giving back to the community!
We are proud of these students for representing our school so well and giving back to the community!
Elementary After-School STEM Club Registration Open Now!
Click on the site below for more information and registration!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/
Click on the site below for more information and registration!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/
More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Last Friday was a powerful example of what it means to build thinkers, connections, and experiences at VB.
The day began with our high school students visiting the elementary to share a love of reading with first, second, third, and fourth graders while creating meaningful connections during Buddy Reads. A few teachers even joined in, making the morning even more special.
Later, 18 sophomore English students traveled up I-75 to explore BGSU’s Center for Archival Collections. As they prepare Ohio History Day projects for the regional contest on March 7 at BGSU, this hands-on experience introduced them to new research possibilities and deepened their understanding of historical inquiry.
From classrooms to college campuses, VB students are learning, connecting, and growing every step of the way.
The day began with our high school students visiting the elementary to share a love of reading with first, second, third, and fourth graders while creating meaningful connections during Buddy Reads. A few teachers even joined in, making the morning even more special.
Later, 18 sophomore English students traveled up I-75 to explore BGSU’s Center for Archival Collections. As they prepare Ohio History Day projects for the regional contest on March 7 at BGSU, this hands-on experience introduced them to new research possibilities and deepened their understanding of historical inquiry.
From classrooms to college campuses, VB students are learning, connecting, and growing every step of the way.
🔥🌶️ Warm up this winter and support a great cause at the Van Buren Education Association’s Annual Chili Cook Off!
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren High School Cafeteria/Commons Area
Enjoy homemade chili, vote for your favorite, and help raise funds for the VBEA Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a graduating VB senior pursuing a career in education. 🎓✨
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://forms.gle/EMVT4BQEwbt1Uotu8
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren High School Cafeteria/Commons Area
Enjoy homemade chili, vote for your favorite, and help raise funds for the VBEA Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a graduating VB senior pursuing a career in education. 🎓✨
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://forms.gle/EMVT4BQEwbt1Uotu8
Congrats to Ada for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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