Congratulations to Ryan Harmon on earning the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship nomination. Ryan recognized Ms. Christina Csernyik as his Most Influential Teacher.
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.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Making future paleontologists is serious business in Mrs. Heitkamp's class!
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Congrats to Collin for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Volunteer Opportunities of the Week - 4/22-4/26
Students can help set up the junior mock interview event on Monday, April 29 (1.5 hours guaranteed), assist a student at Challenged Champions on May 3 and/or 10 (released from morning classes to attend), or volunteer at the VB Summer Read program at the elementary school.
These are all great opportunities for students to volunteer and earn hours toward the Community Service seal, so encourage your students to visit bit.ly/VBLearnMore and click the Volunteer Opportunities button to see how they can get involved!
This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Sawyer Junge, a 2014 Van Buren graduate who is a Partnerships and Account Executive with LinkedIn Talent and Learning Solutions in Chicago, IL. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Sawyer, the degrees that could contribute to success in this field, the importance of being able to deal with rejection, and much more.
If you want to learn more about Sawyer'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!
The VBHS staff and students will be completing various community service projects throughout the district campus and surrounding village on the morning of Friday, May 17th. If you have any projects you would like help with, please complete the request form with the link below. Please note, that transportation of students will be limited. Otherwise, we are open to serving in whatever capacity is needed!
https://forms.gle/uzQfP6EymvtNuA4h6
Parents/guardians, visit bit.ly/AP24CS to see the latest edition of The Career Scoop, containing employment opportunities you might want your students to explore as they begin preparing for their post-high school lives. While this list is not exhaustive and will mostly be relevant to seniors, it is never too early for underclassmen to start thinking about the options that will be awaiting them in the future.
These opportunities could fit a variety of post-high school paths, including apprenticeships and certifications leading to full-time employment, full-time employment, summer employment, and part-time employment while students continue their educations with the goal of earning a debt-free two- or four-year degree.
Also note that the OhioMeansJobs Career Fair 2024 will be held at Findlay High School from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9. This will be another great opportunity for students to learn about employment opportunities.
If students seeking jobs ever need help with applications, résumés, cover letters, or any other career-related documents, they are welcome to stop in the career advising office for assistance or set up a meeting at bit.ly/VBLearnMore.
Volunteer Opportunities of the Week! This week students have three new ways to volunteer, giving them the opportunity to have a significant impact and log hours toward the Community Service seal. Visit bit.ly/VBLearnMore and click Volunteer Opportunities for more information.
