Van Buren Local Schools

This week, members of the Hancock Leadership class visited Van Buren Local Schools to learn more about the experiences we provide for our students! A few highlights of the tour were learning about our elementary STEAM classes, Project Lead the Way courses in the middle school, The Armory (our student ran store), and how our high school students are learning about careers and potentials paths for after high school. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this event possible!

Today is the final day that the Van Buren team, Knights Against Cancer is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! With the community's help they are so close to their goal! If you would like to make one final donation to the team here is the link: http://e.givesmart.com/r/14_cONMXjZhcF/e/uwD/ #BeABlackKnight

Great day for a Buddy Read in the elementary and congrats to Noah & Nathan for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Mrs. Barger's K class along with Quinn, Sadie, Adrienne, Dyszhyn, and Dominic for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Attention middle school and high school students: Don't miss our 17th annual dodgeball tournament on March 24! You can find the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GykNc02KZscwxrkOx5HGL_iGk-x7ggaViCm-pRhHPT8/edit#

VBHS students had the opportunity to participate in a Hospitality and Tourism Expo, presented by Raise the Bar Hancock County. #BeABlackKnight

Here we go again! Mamma Mia cast and crew are working hard on this year's musical production. Make sure to visit the show's website for production information, merchandise, and more! Ticket sales open to the public on March 1, 2023, and can be purchased through the website: https://our.show/vbls1

We wish Mrs. Gephart the best in her future as her family relocates to NC. She has been such a blessing to the Van Buren community and will truly be missed! #BeABlackKnight

Head to bit.ly/VBLearnMore to see the VB Career Development successes from January and February and the updated career advising page.

Had a blast concluding our FFA Week with a pep rally. Thanks to the FFA officers for planning and leading a great week! #ffaweek #BeABlackKnight

A wonderful concert from our high school choirs and concert band last night. Good luck at the OMEA district competition this Friday, March 3rd at Shawnee High School.

VBHS Band and Choir had a fantastic concert last night. #BeABlackKnight

What a night! Jada, Kian, & Sophie knocked it out of the park tonight @ Chick-fil-A! It was their pleasure to serve you tonight! Thanks for all the support! #BeABlackKnight

What a night! Jada, Kian, & Sophie knocked it out of the park tonight @ Chick-fil-A! It was their pleasure to serve you tonight! Thanks for all the support! #BeABlackKnight

Opening night for the Middle School's production of The Enchanted Bookshop is less than a week away! Tickets are still available for purchase at the link below. #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Lilyana, Blaire, Tinnley, Kinley, Ellie, Lillie, Sadie, Ava, and Grace for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features a conversation with Brent Hendricks, a 2000 Van Buren High School graduate who works in technology sales as the Director of Pre-Sales Consulting for Aptos Retail. Brent shares about life in technology sales, the impact internships with Disney and NCR had on his career path, how certifications could be a path to a career, the positive and negative aspects of sales, and much more. Anyone interested in pursuing a sales career will find information related to starting down that path in this episode. To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers. To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, simply search "Joust About Careers" to find the podcast and listen to this episode and others. Have a great week!

Congrats to Will for his Positive Behavior Referral! #BeABlackKnight

On Tuesday, February 28, students in grades 6-12 are invited to the Lindamood Room at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library from 6:00-7:00 P.M. to learn more about volunteer opportunities both at the library and in the community. Beyond helping the community, students can also help themselves by volunteering. Students who average at least seven hours of volunteering per semester while in high school at VB will earn the Community Service diploma seal. Students need to earn at least two seals before graduation. If there are any current seniors looking for volunteer hours, this is an especially timely opportunity as it could help them gain the hours needed to earn the seal. If students need help tracking their volunteer hours in Transeo, they can reach out to Mr. Bratt for assistance.

Here are some students rocking their "Adam Sandler" outfits for the FFA Spirit Week! #BeABlackKnight