Van Buren Local Schools

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features a conversation with Ian Kern, a 2016 Van Buren High School graduate who is a Client Services Manager at Premier Bank. In the interview, Ian shares about what a Client Services Manager does, how he ended up in banking because of his love for math, the difference between banking and finance careers, the characteristics of people who would likely excel in banking, and much more. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the banking industry will find information related to starting down that path in this episode. To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

Great day for Knights of the Round Table outside and some more Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Thanks for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Thanks for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Thanks for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Thanks for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Thanks for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Here are two career exploration opportunities for students and their parents on May 11 at Kalmbach Feeds in Upper Sandusky and May 13 at GROB Systems, Inc., in Bluffton. Both companies offer apprenticeship opportunities in addition to other career options.

More Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Mari on her award winning illustration! #BeABlackKnight

Congratulations to Ben for his 2 Positive Behavior Referrals and Mrs. Basinger's class for their referral! #BeABlackKnight

VB Career Development Successes!

Congratulations to Morgan Johnson, Maggie Wehrle, Abby Leatherman, and Anna Durliat - our 2023 Hancock Youth Leadership Graduates! Thank you to Westin Heitkamp for serving as an HYL senior board representative. #BeABlackKnight

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - this is a great way for students to work toward the Community Service seal!

Happy National School Principals' Day to our awesome principals, Mr. Newcomer, Mrs. Barrett, and Mr. Shoup! #BeABlackKnight

This week's episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Abbey Phillips, a 2015 Van Buren graduate who is a Digital Graphic Designer for Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW). If these highlights make you want to learn more about Abbey's career journey, check out the full interview. To watch full interviews and highlights on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers. To listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform, search Joust About Careers. Have a great week!

Congrats to Clayton & Louden for winning shirts from the VBHS Armory! #BeABlackKnight

Nominate your favorite teacher for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate toward their classroom Amazon wishlist! Just fill out the form at https://www.beltzhomeservice.com/events/ by April 30. #BeABlackKnight

This previous weekend, all VBHS choirs and the VBHS Band attended State Choir and Band Competition! The Band (Class B) received a II (Excellent) in performance and a I (superior) in sight reading ending with an overall rating of II ( Excellent)! The Women's Chorus (Class C) received straight 1's (Superior) in performance and a II (Excellent) in sight reading, ending with an overall rating of 1 Superior! Men's Chorus (Class B) received straight 1's (Superior) in performance and a II (Excellent) in sight reading, ending with an overall rating of 1 Superior! Varsity Chorale (Class A) received straight 1's (Superior) in performance and a II (Excellent) in sight reading, ending with an overall rating of 1 Superior! The students put in lots of hard work leading up to their competitions and we love to see them representing Van Buren in such a fantastic way. Congratulations to all students in band and choir! #BeABlackKnight

It's National Library Week and we'd like to recognize 5th grade student Mari Hardie for her 1st place cover illustration in the Findlay-Hancock County Library's Tell-A-Tale Contest. Congratulations Mari! #BeABlackKnight