Van Buren Local Schools

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Tiffany (Wheeler) Johnson, a 2005 Van Buren graduate who is a Data Asset Manager Within North America Market Operations for Procter & Gamble. In the interview, Tiffany shares how a typical day looks in her position, how data is much more than numbers, the good and bad of working for large companies, the importance of being able to adapt, 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!

Congrats to the October Knights of the Round Table! #BeABlackKnight

Great day for Knight's Fest! Hope to see everyone on Main Street for our parade around 1:45 today! #BeABlackKnight

VBMS will be performing the "High School Enquirer" THIS WEEKEND! This is sure to be an AMAZING show, so don't delay, get your tickets in the link below TODAY! https://our.show/vbmstheater2024

Thanks for the support! Please send any donations in ASAP with checks made payable to Van Buren Local Schools if online donations are not possible.

Thanks to all the grandparents that came today to celebrate with 2nd grade students! #BeABlackKnight

More winners from our fundraiser! Thanks for the support! #BeABlackKnight

This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Michelle (Flanagan) Ricker, a 2014 Van Buren graduate who is a writer and assistant editor at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Michelle, the differences between journalism and communications careers, the importance of a portfolio for writers, and how there are few limits regarding what writers can accomplish. The highlights and full interviews are available on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers, or you can listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

More Place Holder Party pics from Mrs. Heitkamp's and Mrs. Ohlrich! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to our Friday Positive Behavior Referrals! Also Friday fun in Mrs. Heitkamp's Place Holder Party! 🥳 #BeABlackKnight

Friends and Family, click on this link to get registered for the fundraiser and donate at your student’s page! https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/BFGU8 #itspossiblewithpop

Student Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - October 24, 2024

Congrats to Jonah for his Positive Behavior Referral and Greyson for being our 2nd fridge winner! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Atlas for his Positive Behavior Referral, Peyton & Vinny for their nomination to get a book from our Vending Machine, and David for winning a mini fridge for our fundraiser! #BeABlackKnight

Friends and Family, click on this link to get registered for the fundraiser and donate at your student’s page! https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/BFGU8 #itspossiblewithpop

Our 1st groups of students nominated by teachers to grab a book from our new Book 📖 Vending Machine for being Respectful, Responsible, & Resilient! #BeABlackKnight

The Van Buren 8th grade class is gearing up for their annual "Mr. Yunker Day of Service''. They are planning to rake in the Village on Friday, November 1st. If you would like to have your yard raked, please email Adam Greer at agreer@vbschools.net or call the school (419-299-3384) and give them your name and address. Additionally, they are looking for rake donations. If you would like to donate a rake or money to help, please also contact agreer@vbschools.net or the school.

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Michelle (Flanagan) Ricker, a 2014 Van Buren graduate who is a writer and assistant editor at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. In the interview, Michelle shares how a typical day looks in her position, how AI has affected her career, the value of her internships while in school, the importance of a writing portfolio, 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!

Friends and Family, click on this link to get registered for the fundraiser and donate at your student’s page! https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/BFGU8 #itspossiblewithpop

Congrats to our Friday Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight