On Thursday, November 6, Van Buren High School and Middle School held their National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony.
✨ Congratulations to the 20 middle school students inducted into NJHS and the 18 high school students inducted into NHS!
NHS members Emily Bishop, Ben Heitkamp, Ashlyn Rickle, Jake Schroeder, and Sadie Thorla-Lopez spoke during the ceremony, and the guest speaker was VB graduate Kaylee (Arbaugh) Schleucher.
These students have all demonstrated the core values of outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character that make our Black Knight community proud. 💛🖤
Students raked over 20 yards throughout the village as a way to give back and celebrate the legacy of Mr. Yunker.
The eighth grade teachers spent the day working alongside their students, and English teacher Mr. Adam Greer said, “This day isn’t just about raking leaves. It’s a great way for our students to get to know the people in our community and for the community to see what great kids we have in our school.”
We’re proud of our students for rolling up their sleeves to make a meaningful impact!
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🎓 VB Career Day: Building Thinkers, Connections, and Experiences 💼✨
On Tuesday, November 4, our high school students participated in VB Career Day, an important step in helping them make informed choices about their futures beyond high school. Days like this give students meaningful opportunities to explore potential pathways, build essential skills, and connect with leaders in our community and beyond.
🧠 Freshmen completed their YouScience Brain Games to identify their aptitudes and explore careers where their skills will be valued. They also learned how to track their community service hours in PortfoliOH and began developing their career portfolios.
👥 Sophomores took part in Sophomore Shadow Day at businesses and organizations across Hancock County and Northwest Ohio. We truly appreciate all of the community partners who welcomed our students and helped them gain real-world insight into future careers.
📝 Juniors spent the morning taking either the Practice ACT or the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). In the afternoon, they created LinkedIn profiles after hearing from VB graduate Alexis Kelley, who shared her experience as a recruiter and offered insight into how students can use LinkedIn to develop a professional social media presence.
🎯 Seniors could choose from one of four options: a college visit, a job shadow day, taking the ASVAB (and experiencing aspects of physical training in the military in the afternoon), or visiting three local businesses (GROB Systems, Inc. in Bluffton, Freudenberg-NOK in Findlay, and RPM Carbide in Arcadia).
We are proud to provide real experiences that help our students discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and take confident steps toward their career goals.
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📍This week: "The Woods" - Beechwood Road, Wildwood Road, Westwood Road, Sherwood Road
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In episode 103, Lee shares how his life looks much different today from how it looked when he started his business, how he experienced the reality of “fake it until you make it,” the opportunities people have today to start a business with low risk , 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!
This morning, LEADS students presented gifts to the bus drivers and shared the posters middle school students had made to celebrate the important work our drivers do every day.
This afternoon, students came together for a pep rally to recognize our amazing law enforcement officers and bus drivers who keep our students safe. Students were praised by Hancock County Sheriff Michael Cortez for the work they have done to promote bus safety and participated in some bus-themed games to close out the week on a high note.
A huge thank-you to Deputy Crouch, our bus drivers, and our LEADS students for making this week such a meaningful reminder of how safety, teamwork, and respect go hand in hand. 💛🚌
As National School Bus Safety Week winds down, we’re proud to recognize Transportation Supervisor Mr. Arian Keeran and bus driver Ms. Connie Tittsworth for being part of the first-place team in the Regional Bus Road-E-O earlier this month! 🚍👏
Their success is another reminder of the outstanding drivers we have who keep our students safe on their way to and from school and activities every day.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming part of this dedicated team, we’d love to have you! Whether you bring prior experience or need training, we’ll help you get started.
👉 Apply today: https://forms.gle/MPv6Jj8Jwom2MStt6
📧 Questions? Reach out to Arian at akeeran@vbschools.net.
Our yard signs had a great time in the Brookstone neighborhood last week, but they are on the move again!
📍Know someone who lives on Westgate Drive, Longmeadow Lane, Lonetree Drive, Sunset Drive, Nutmeg Lane, Chestnut Lane, Bitterbrush Lane, or Abbey Lane? Encourage them to look for the signs on Lonetree Drive and scan the QR code on one to sign up for Knights in the Know, our once-monthly email sharing school news and highlights.
Live in our district and want to host a sign? Email bbratt@vbschools.net.
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In May, our middle school students will take part in the Amazing Shake, where they will practice professional skills like greeting others confidently, making conversation, and thinking on their feet.
We would love for local business and community leaders to join us as judges and mentors for this fun, fast-paced event that leaves a lasting impression on both students and adults alike.
Learn more about the Amazing Shake at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp0nUzM7ZJM&t=4s.
Ready to help shape tomorrow’s leaders? Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeALsI8C4INGhWRp8TIuvBmqUSfNJG6wibGd1mjlr4QwRhsYQ/viewform.
Collaboration across grade levels makes learning shine! 🌟
Students in Mr. Jeff Stanford’s middle school The Universe class recently transformed their knowledge of the solar system into models and invited Mrs. Ellory Hohman’s fifth graders for a gallery walk to share their learning.
The result? Curiosity-filled questions, thoughtful explanations, and excitement about science! 🚀🪐
