Van Buren Local Schools

While we're on summer break, enjoy some past episodes of The Interviewing People Careercast to catch up with some Van Buren graduates as they talk about their career experiences. This week's rebroadcast features 2005 graduate Ben Etzler of the U.S. Navy and 2004 graduate Ryan Caligiuri of the U.S. Army. Visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople to watch this episode and others, and enjoy the show and the last month of summer!

The Library book fair will be at the Opening Knight for the Elementary August 24th from 5 till 7. We will offer these options for payment: Credit/debit card and E-wallet (see information below). We will have a machine for the credit/debit cards. Please support your children's library. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Routson (troutson@vbschools.net). Scholastic Book Fairs' digital payment option is a safe, convenient alternative to cash, offered with most of our flexible Book Fair options. After the Fair, remaining eWallet funds are not returned to a credit card but instead, become a gift card balance and can be used online with Scholastic or used to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. (Be sure to sign in with the same email used to create the eWallet. Here is the link if you would like to do this. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=5172375

Parents - it’s time to make sure you have updated your FinalForms information! We use FinalForms for all of our K-12 student registration, emergency medical and back to school forms, and 7-12 athletic forms. Step by step details can be found on the school website (“For Parents and Students” → FinalForms) or at https://vanburen-oh.finalforms.com/. Please have all forms completed prior to Opening Knight on August 24. If you have questions, please contact the elementary or middle/high school office.

We will post elementary class lists for the 22-23 school year by the evening of Aug. 19th online at the link below: https://www.vbschools.net/o/vbes/documents/class-lists/246912 #BeABlackKnight

VBES is looking for some great noon monitors to help with lunch/recess for 2 hours a day (11:15-1:15PM) and possible "Rockstar" Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide! Please send interest and resume to Mr. Newcomer at mnewcomer@vbschools.net #BeABlackKnight

Mark your calendars for Opening Knight! Elementary students can meet their teachers and drop off supplies between 5 and 7 PM on Aug. 24. The school will be open to middle and high school students from 3 to 6 PM. Further details will be disseminated by principals as the event gets closer. #BeABlackKnight

Join UF's Dr. Wagner for this back-to-school event at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/preparing-kids-for-a-successfu/1397890384066235/

Only 35 days until school starts! #BeABlackKnight

Any VB graduates who are still determining a post-high school career path might want to check out the Raise the Bar Hancock County apprenticeship opportunities. There are still openings available, and students will earn a degree (Applied Engineering Technology) with NO DEBT while gaining work experience with GREAT PAY - a win-win situation! Visit https://www.raisethebarhancock.org/details-mfg-apprentice to learn more and apply if it would be a good career fit.

Van Buren Elementary is one of five schools in the US to receive a 2022 Possibility Grant from the Siemens Foundation! The STEAM program, led by Brian Beining, has received a total of $15,000 in grant money this year. Learn more about the program at https://thecourier.com/news/399670/vb-elementary-wins-national-stem-sweepstakes/?fbclid=IwAR3ai9ptCu5-hrW27iq-v59vAHKY6t1YjCG9Rs-iVU1m6fwNIatqRqeORCU.

Does your child need immunizations before school starts? Visit Hancock Public Health any Tuesday during August from 1-3 PM. Don't forget your ID and insurance card!

While we're on summer break, enjoy some past episodes of The Interviewing People Careercast to catch up with some Van Buren graduates as they talk about their career experiences. This week's rebroadcast features 2006 graduate Tiffini Gallant, a creative writer for A&E Design. Visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople to watch this episode and others, and enjoy the show and the last month of summer!

While many members of the Class of 2012 have claimed the letters they wrote to themselves at the end of their senior year, I'm still looking for addresses for the following 2012 graduates: Duli Alsoori, James Amos, Grant Barringer, Hannah Benedict, Joseph Claes, Lucas Cole, Ashton Combs, Aaron Crissman, Kaitlyn Endicott, Taylor Fieger, Meagan Grine, Tyler McGrain, Paige Otto, Joshua Routzon, Colton Sieber, Alex Stough, Carly Welch, and Eric Wymer. Addresses for any of those graduates can be e-mailed to bbratt@vbschools.net so they can receive their letters.

If any students are exploring the possibility of a career in law enforcement, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office is offering a Sheriff's Academy Class for nine Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 P.M. starting September 8 (read more in the article which appeared in the 7.23.22 Courier - https://mynewsonthego.com/courier/Reader/Story.aspx?id=13888d6b-996a-4478-b850-de7078c06694). This would be a great opportunity for students to learn more about law enforcement career options before making decisions about their post-high school lives. To learn more and sign up for the class, call Becky Smith, the fiscal officer for the sheriff's department, at 419-424-7229.

Our parking lots got a back-to-school makeover last week. They are sealed, freshly painted and ready for students to return!

While we're on summer break, enjoy some past episodes of The Interviewing People Careercast to catch up with some Van Buren graduates as they talk about their career experiences. This week's rebroadcast features 2005 graduate Ryan Randall, a Project Manager Scrum Master. Visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople to watch this episode and others, and enjoy the show and summer!

Please be aware if you will be at the school this week, the front parking lot and island are being sealed and painted and will be closed starting this afternoon (7/20) through the weekend. The lot will be reopened on Monday (7/25). Thank you.

Congratulations to VB golfers Carson Foltz and Claire Recker for being honored by the Findlay Area Golf Association! Carson was awarded Sportsman of the Year and Claire was named Player of the Year. #BeABlackKnight

While we're on summer break, enjoy some past episodes of The Interviewing People Careercast to catch up with some Van Buren graduates as they talk about their career experiences. This week's rebroadcast features 2017 graduate KiaLynne Bland, a social worker who is a program manager at Bittersweet Farms. Visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople to watch this episode and others, and enjoy the show and summer!

Here's a great opportunity for any current students or graduates looking to explore/start a sportswriting career. The Courier is looking for a sportswriting intern and/or correspondent for the upcoming prep and college sports season. Current students, this is a great opportunity to get some on-the-job training as a sportswriter, meet some people in the business, and watch sports - it doesn't get any better than that! If interested, send your resume to Jeremy Speer at jeremyspeer@thecourier.com.