Van Buren Local Schools

VBHS students held their prom on Saturday. Do you have a favorite VBHS prom memory? Share in the comments!

We're proud of our students who recently participated in the Hancock County math competition. Congratulations to the TOP PERFORMING MATH STUDENT in the county, Jack Campbell, and 3rd place award winner, Ashlynn Sortor! #BeABlackKnight

Happy Monday! The Interviewing People Careercast is back with the 10-minute highlights of the interview featuring Kathryn (Wolfinger) Patterson, a 2001 Van Buren High School graduate who is now the Marketing and Engagement Lead for Visit BG Ohio. In the highlights, Kathryn discusses what what she does in her career, the importance of creativity, and much more. Anyone interested in a marketing career will find information relevant to getting started down that path in this episode, and you can always go back to watch our full interview if you would like to learn more. To watch these highlights and other episodes, visit www.bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show!

If you have a student who is looking for a job, Pet Supplies Plus in Findlay is hiring. Here are the highlights of the available positions: They need both stockers (must be able to lift 30-40lb) and cashiers (talk with the neighbors/customers). *PERKS OF WORKING AT PSP* - Meeting new people - Flexible schedules - Employee discounts even with coupons - Training programs with great swag - Fun T-shirts and shorts in warm weather - Neighborly & supportive teams - Cool, creative & unordinary workplace - Customers with puppy breath Go to petsuppliesplus.careers (https://careers-petsuppliesplus.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=12781-12819-Findlay) to apply. If students need any help applying, they can set up an appointment with Mr. Bratt at bit.ly/VBCareerAdvising.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Bookmobile will be at Van Buren on Monday, May 9, from 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Middle and high school students can visit the bookmobile during their lunch periods, so if students have a FHCPL card, please be sure they have their cards so they can check out books. Students can also place holds on books using the FHCPL website (www.findlaylibrary.org) and pick those up on the bookmobile as long as they identify the bookmobile as the pick-up location (they still need to have their library cards with them). Students who don't have library cards can visit the library in Findlay (206 Broadway St.) to register for a card. Parents must be present with their children and have two forms of identification (one must be a photo ID). The bookmobile will be making one final stop at the school from 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. on May 23.

Congratulations to Carter & Mrs. Lafountain's 4th Grade Class for being Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to our very own Bus Driver Arian who will be competing at the state level Bus Driver ROAD-E-O this weekend! Good luck Arian...we're rooting for you! #BeABlackKnight

Big thanks to the VBPTO for all of the "appreciation" during teacher appreciation week! #BeABlackKnight

Big thanks to Miss Hector & Miss VanVlerah for another great Art & Music Extravaganza! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Coltan, Charlie, and Hunter on their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

The Hancock Park District is looking to hire a Waterfront Aide to assist with the Zonta Landing Boat Rentals at Riverside Park in Findlay this summer. The highlights: Applicants must be able to swim, must be at least 14, will only be working on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, will earn $13.39 an hour, and will begin paying into the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Students can access the application for this position at https://hancockparks.com/about/jobs/. If students need any help getting started, they can set up an appointment with me at bit.ly/VBCareerAdvising.

Big thanks to Untied Way with the helped offered today at VBES through the United Way Days of Giving! #BeABlackKnight

For this week’s #TBT let’s take a look back at the 2019 New York Choir Trip! #BeABlackKnight

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our fabulous teachers at Van Buren! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLcRSjL3Oag #BeABlackKnight #teacherappreciation

Congrats to Brianne & Marcus for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

If you have a senior who is about to graduate and isn't quite sure where to go after high school, here is a great career opportunity with Cooper Tire in their Mold Technology & Engineering Advancement Program. Here are the highlights: Graduates would be working at Cooper's Mold Technology facility in Tall Timbers that is focused on designing the molds that are used to produce tires. Graduates would work 18-24 hours per week while rotating through the different departments in the facility. They could expect to earn at least $15.00/hr. to start and receive increases during their time there. Graduates could also be working toward a two-year degree of their choice (engineering, etc.) at a local two-year or trade school (the graduate chooses the school). Cooper would pay up to $8,000/year toward the graduate's education. After completing the two-year degree, the graduate would be committed to working at Cooper for two additional years. The BEST news? The graduate would have a high probability of graduating debt-free with a highly valuable degree, a good salary, and a full-time job! If any current seniors have a strong work ethic, enjoy math, and like to solve problems, this could be a great opportunity. Those who are interested can apply at https://careers.coopertire.com/job/Findlay-OH-Mold-Operations-Advancement-Program-Internship-OH-45839/816066000/. If seniors have any questions about this opportunity or need help identifying a post-high school career path, updating a résumé, preparing for an interview, etc., they can visit bit.ly/VBcareeradvising (case-sensitive) to set up a meeting so they can be fully prepared for their post-high school lives.

VBHS students participated in a community service day on Friday. Check out the highlight video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUkX7RLUWq8!

Wow! We have awesome Black Knights who ❤️ to be Respectful, Responsible, & Resilient! #BeABlackKnight

For this week's staff introduction we would like to introduce Andy Fisher, one of our board members! Mr. Fisher works as an engineer at Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative and is a volunteer firefighter! He wants to focus on finances and loves our community! #BeABlackKnight

Congratulations to Lindsey Stultz, the winner of the 2022 Tents-N-Stuff Graduation Party Giveaway. Fellow senior Melodie Garnes nominated Lindsey to win the prize, and as the winner, Lindsey has won the free use and set-up of a tent, tables, and chairs for her graduation party. Thank you to 2001 VB graduate Drew Aukerman, the owner of Tents-N-Stuff, for providing this opportunity for Van Buren seniors.