👋 Have you spotted one of our “Knights in the Know” yard signs?
Scan the QR code to sign up for our monthly district email newsletter and stay up to date on what’s happening in Van Buren Local School District!
📍This week: "The Woods" - Beechwood Road, Wildwood Road, Westwood Road, Sherwood Road
Know someone who lives in that area? Encourage them to look for the signs on Beechwood, Wildwood, and Westwood to sign up.
Want to just sign up here?
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/vbschools/sign-up-for-knights-in-the-know.
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.
➡️ Not a parent or not already receiving Knights in the Know? Sign up here:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/vbschools/sign-up-for-knights-in-the-know.
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! 🚀🪐
Students had the opportunity to drive equipment both in-person and virtually with simulators; practice skills utilized in HVAC, roofing, framing, and other construction-related areas; and talk with people in the industry about career opportunities.
This experience was a great opportunity for students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to potential future careers!
📣 Help Keep Everyone “In the Know”!
You’ll start seeing signs like these popping up around the district in the coming weeks! Each one includes a QR code that links to a quick, one-minute form so you can sign up to receive Knights in the Know — our once-monthly email newsletter sharing district highlights, updates, and celebrations.
Parents, you’re already signed up automatically since you have students in school, but we’re also hoping to connect with our larger Van Buren community — alumni, relatives, district residents, and anyone else who wants to stay informed about what’s happening in our schools.
📍This week, signs can be found in the Brookstone neighborhood.
🏡 Want to host a sign for a week?
Email Brian Bratt at bbratt@vbschools.net with your name and address to be added to the rotation list.
Thank you for helping us spread the word and keep everyone connected to the Van Buren Local School District!
➡️ Not a parent or not already receiving Knights in the Know? Sign up here:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/vbschools/sign-up-for-knights-in-the-know
Thinking about what to do after retirement?
Already retired and want a reason to get out of the house, make some extra money, and still keep your summers free?
No matter where you are in life, driving a bus—full-time or as a substitute—could be the perfect fit.
Take Ben Kisseberth, for example. After retiring, he didn’t want to sit around all day. Now, as a VB bus driver for the last eight years, he enjoys seeing students who ride his bus grow up year after year alongside his six grandchildren who attend VB.
Another example is Connie Tittsworth, who is in her first year driving for VB after more than 20 years behind the wheel in Texas and Georgia. Her motivation for being a bus driver? “I like knowing I can protect students and make sure they get to school and back home safely every day.”
If you want your own chance to make a positive impact on our students and school district, complete an application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMCvmXgiYroywo0YwRa1fvcp59OXatvMYBUPX7coM4RVyFMA/viewform.
Still have questions? Reach out to Transportation Supervisor Arian Keeran at akeeran@vbschools.net so he can share more about how you can become a bus driver.
In episode 102, Katherine shares advice for students looking to attend a highly selective university, how she ended up earning her PhD from Cornell, the positives and challenges of her 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!
