Congrats to Violet for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to Mrs. Cavera's class for their Positive Behavior Referral for working hard on their art projects in art class!
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On Friday, April 4, high school students had two opportunities to live out our mission statement of building thinkers, building experiences, and building connections.
In the morning, Mrs. Leddy's Spanish IV students wrapped up their restaurant unit with an immersive, Spanish-only visit to Cancun Mexican Restaurant in Findlay for lunch. All ordering and conversations while eating were in Spanish to encourage students to apply their learning. Nine students who participated have already earned the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, so this was an opportunity for them to build their fluency and for other students to continue preparing to earn the seal.
In the afternoon, Mr. Heitkamp’s Excel for Everyone students welcomed Chase Rose, Associate Wealth Advisor at Hixon Zuercher Capital Management, into their classroom. Rose spoke about the way Excel is used in business and had students complete a scenario Hixon Zuercher applicants face during their employment interview to determine their level of Excel expertise.
We appreciate local businesses partnering with us to provide these outstanding learning opportunities for our students!
This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with 2009 Van Buren graduate Evan Shank, a Senior IT General Controls and TBM Business Analyst with Orlando Health. The highlights focus on a typical day for Evan, how he has no regrets about his unique career path, and the importance of skills, networking, and certifications.
The highlights and full interviews are available on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers, or you can listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Congrats to Grayson and PJ for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Rob McColley, Ohio Senate President representing the 1st Senate District, visited Van Buren on Thursday, April 3, to meet with Superintendent Dr. Jason Inkrott, Board Vice President Lauren Logan, and Treasurer Cathy Schuller to discuss ways he can assist the excellent students, staff, and community of Van Buren Local School District.
We appreciate Senator McColley advocating on behalf of our school and community!
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Congrats to Aaron for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to Evelyn, Vudvitha, Trevin, and Piper for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Congrats to Carson for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Congrats to our March Knights of the Round Table!
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Congrats to Logan & Ava for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features 2009 Van Buren graduate Evan Shank, a Senior IT General Controls and TBM Business Analyst with Orlando Health. In the episode, Evan shares how he has attained an IT career despite not having a degree in IT, how he has used LinkedIn to propel his career, the value certifications can have in the workplace, 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!
Congrats to Sadie! She earned her Black Belt with her recorder in Music class! It is a great achievement!
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Do you remember your bus driver's name?
Discover what makes our bus drivers unforgettable and how you can join them in creating lasting memories for students in the latest Knight Insight titled "Be Memorable...Be a Bus Driver" - https://www.vbschools.net/article/2111745.
Students, you can be a Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador this summer!
Congrats to Grace, Ri, and Eva on their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Come support the VBPTO Cane's Fundraiser April 1st from 4-9PM!
This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with 2010 Van Buren graduate Luke Routzon, a state- and nationally licensed EMT who is now a Division Simulation Specialist with HCA Healthcare. The highlights focus on a typical day for Luke, how his winding career path has led to where he is today, the typical career progression for an EMT, and much more.
The highlights and full interviews are available on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers, or you can listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
