It's National Library Week and we'd like to recognize 5th grade student Mari Hardie for her 1st place cover illustration in the Findlay-Hancock County Library's Tell-A-Tale Contest. Congratulations Mari! #BeABlackKnight
This past Friday, Van Buren Schools hosted an International Knight, where the community was invited to see many different cultures that represented Van Buren Schools! Many foods, cultures, and languages were represented. #BeABlackKnight
We'd like to wish our wonderful team a Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We appreciate everything our administrative staff does to create a positive experience for students and teachers every day. #BeABlackKnight
Due to the 2-hr delay, VBHS will not have academic assist this morning (Wed. 4/26). All students should report to 1st period by 10:05 am.
Great stuff going on in the VBHS science classrooms this week! #BeABlackKnight
The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features a conversation with Abbey Phillips, a 2015 Van Buren High School graduate who is a Digital Graphic Designer with Designer Shoe Warehouse, more commonly known as DSW. In the interview Abbey shares about her life as a graphic designer, how she changed her career goals after her freshman year at Ohio University, how an internship she completed after college set her up to earn an opportunity with DSW, what skills are essential to becoming a graphic designer, and much more. Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a graphic designer will find information related to starting down that path in this episode.
To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore.
To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Special shout out to this crew for exceeding their challenge of the day! #BeABlackKnight
VBHS staff and students participated in our Community Service Day. With less than ideal conditions, their attitudes and resiliency resulted in a fantastic day. Thank you to all involved! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Scarlet on her Positive Behavior Referral!
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Volunteer Opportunity of the Week! This would be a great opportunity for all high school students, but those interested in law enforcement, healthcare, and education careers could especially benefit from this experience.
International Knight is TONIGHT! Join us from 6-8 PM tonight to learn about the unique cultures represented in our district! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Logan for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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This week's episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Justin Tiell, a 2003 Van Buren graduate who is a UX/UI Developer for Betco Corporation. If these highlights make you want to learn more about Justin's career journey, check out the full interview.
To watch full interviews and highlights on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers.
To listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform, simply search Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
#BeABlackKnight
We are in immediate need of bus drivers (both full-time and as substitutes). If you would like to learn more about the process of becoming a bus driver, please contact Jon Kelley at jkelley@vbschools.net or apply at https://bit.ly/VBemployment #BeABlackKnight
VBHS students are seeking a sponsor to support our upcoming Community Service Day. Our students have designed an "eye-catching" shirt to be worn by all staff and students while we complete our acts of service throughout the community. If you are interested in supporting this cause by covering the cost of the shirts, please reach out to Ms. Bement (lbement@vbschools.net).
Volunteer Opportunity of the Week! - bit.ly/VBLearnMore
This is a great opportunity for students to positively impact the community and work toward the Community Service seal.
Reminder that candy bar sales in the elementary are ending this week. Today (April 12) is the last day chocolate will be sent home for those requesting and all money should be turned in tomorrow and Friday! Thanks for the support!
Congrats to Sam & Lilybeth for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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If you stopped into Chick-Fil-A recently and thought some of the employees looked a bit younger than usual, it might have been because three of them were fifth grade students from Van Buren Elementary.
To hear what the students experienced, click the link below to listen to the latest episode of the Drop the Topic podcast hosted by VBHS seniors Jillian Clymer and Ava Leal.
bit.ly/VBDTE8
