Congrats to Nathan & Cassidy for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight
about 2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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🚨 CHOICES & CHALLENGES: A Community Wellness Series 🚨

Join the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for an engaging and informative presentation focused on pressing health and safety concerns affecting students across Hancock County, including:
• Vaping
• Internet safety
• Gambling
• Other risk behaviors

📍 Event Dates & Locations:
Findlay High School – Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Arcadia High School – Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cory-Rawson High School – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

✅ Free event
🍪 Light snacks provided
📝 RSVP appreciated

Can’t attend in person? The presentation will be available online through the Sheriff’s Office website, school platforms, and social media.

Be part of the conversation. Together, we can help our youth make informed, healthy choices.
about 2 months ago, Brian Bratt
Choices and Challenges - A Community Wellness Series
Join our team for the 2026-27 school year as an intervention specialist in an elementary moderate to intensive resource room setting for a cross categorical student population with a variety of needs. Learn more or apply at: https://bit.ly/VBemployment
about 2 months ago, Cassie Schaffer
join our teaching staff
Elementary After-School STEM Club Registration for February is still open!

Click on the site below for more information and registration!

https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/
about 2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Can an education degree be applied somewhere other than a traditional classroom? In the latest Joust About Careers episode, 2020 graduate Karissa Brown shares how she is using her education degree and love of sports in her career at IMG Academy.

In episode 108, Karis shares how the multiple positions she holds at IMG Academy lead to plenty of variety on a daily basis, how adding a minor to her college major helped when applying for jobs, how her summer experiences during college led to career opportunities, 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!
about 2 months ago, Brian Bratt
Episode 108 - Karissa Brown - IMG Academy

🎉💯 100 Days of Growth! 💯🎉

On February 11, our elementary students celebrated the 100th day of school with engaging activities across multiple grade levels!

Here are just some of the ways students celebrated throughout the day:

📚 Reading 100th day stories
🧠 Solving logic puzzles
📝 Creating lists of 100 words sorted into categories and writing 100 nouns and verbs
🎂 Writing about what they would buy with $100 or want at their 100th birthday parties
🍬 Tackling the classic challenge—figuring out how many licks it takes to finish a Tootsie Pop
🎨 Drawing 100 animals
👕 Wearing 100th day t-shirts and making 100th day headbands

Best of all, these activities seamlessly tied together many subjects, including art, math, reading, science, and writing, to make the day both meaningful and memorable. It was a perfect way to celebrate 100 days of academic growth! 🧡🖤

about 2 months ago, Brian Bratt
Students determine how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.
A class models their 100th Day headbands.
A student shares her appreciation of Mrs. Swaney and the number 100.
Students model their 100th Day-inspired t-shirts.
A student incorporated his numbers into the roof of a house.
Students pose for a picture under their 100th Day hallway sign.
Another student shows a unique way to integrate 100 into artwork.
Students show their 100th day cookies before eating them.
More Positive Behavior Referrals! Happy Valentine's Day! #BeABlackKnight
about 2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Congrats to the top readers from the PTO Read-A-Thon including the top class...Mrs. Post's 4th grade class! #BeABlackKnight
about 2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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More Positive Behavior Referrals plus Apollo was showered with Valentine's by HS mentors and 4th/5th mentees! #BeABlackKnight
about 2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Congrats to AnnaLee & Anthony as well as Mrs. Parsell's class for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Congrats to Preston & Kendall for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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More Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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🏆We are proud to recognize the following seniors for being named Elks Students of the Month for February:

Carter Finley - Son of Brenda and Lance Finley

Macey Wagner - Daughter of Cara and Chad Wagner

We appreciate them being outstanding representatives of Van Buren High School! 🖤💛

2 months ago, Brian Bratt
VB News - Seniors Recognized as Elks Students of the Month
Congrats to brothers Josh & Eli for their Top 7 finish in tonight's County Spelling Bee! 🐝 Way to represent VBMS & VBES! ⚫️ 👊 🟠 #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Need a few hours to yourself this Valentine's Day? Let VBHS Student Council kids watch your kiddos for our rescheduled Parents' Night Out event on February 14! Sign up at https://forms.gle/gjtvNHaiU4pVe2TF6
2 months ago, Van Buren Schools
Parents' Night Out Flyer
More Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Congrats to Zach, Madison, & Sadie for completing the 1st round of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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Our 4th Annual International Knight is on March 27, 2026! Please fill out the form at this link to help us plan for the best event possible! bit.ly/IntlKnight2026
2 months ago, Van Buren Schools
2026 International Knight Flyer
Van Buren Local Schools is hiring!

We are currently accepting applications for:
Full-Time Maintenance/Custodial Position
Substitute Custodians

Our custodial and maintenance staff play a critical role in supporting student success every day.

Apply online: https://bit.ly/VBemployment
2 months ago, Van Buren Schools
Full-time maintenance and custodial position & substitute custodians
Congrats to Tinnley for her Positive Behavior Referral! #BeABlackKnight
2 months ago, Michael Newcomer/Van Buren Elementary
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