Van Buren Local Schools

Thank you to VB graduate Jessica (Selders) Bankey MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Associate Professor and Medical Laboratory Science Program Director at Bowling Green State University, for speaking to the English 10 classes today about a relatively unknown career in the medical field: Medical Laboratory Science. Why is this career a great opportunity? First, 70% of a physician's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring is based on accurate laboratory test results. Without medical labs, it becomes much harder for physicians to help their patients, and there is currently a shortage of people going into this field. Second, students who earn a bachelor's degree in this field and pass the necessary board examinations can expect to earn $60,000-$90,000 upon graduation. This career path is also a great example of how nuanced careers in the medical field are, which makes it that much more important for students to explore their career options (shadow days, Beyond VB Internships) before finishing high school so they can make informed post-high school decisions. If any students want to learn more about Medical Laboratory Science or talk about their potential career paths, they can set up a career advising appointment at bit.ly/VBCareerAdvising (case-sensitive).

Root beer floats and gorgeous weather! #BeABlackKnight

Last Buddy Read of the year! #BeABlackKnight

For this week's #VBTeamTuesday we are featuring Mrs. Rodman! She is one of our middle school intervention specialists and has been here for 5 years! She loves graphic arts and the passion our students put into educating themselves! #BeABlackKnight

We had a fun day for our PBIS Hike at VB State Park! #BeABlackKnight

Congratulations to Nihithaa on her Positive Behavior Referral for always being Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient! #BeABlackKnight

Happy Monday! Episode 41 of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Lauren Brown, a 2016 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a law student at Capital University Law School after earning an undergraduate Political Science/Government degree from The Ohio State University. In the interview, Lauren discusses how she originally went to school to become a pharmacist, how a Van Buren graduate influenced her to consider becoming a lawyer, how important words really are, and much more.Anyone interested in attending law school/becoming a lawyer will find information relevant to getting started down that path in this episode. To watch this episode and others, please visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople. Enjoy the show!

We're looking to provide real-world experiences to a VBHS sophomore or junior interested in communications and marketing! Check out information about our social media internship at https://bit.ly/VB2223 #BeABlackKnight

5th grade field trip to Neil Armstrong Museum! #BeABlackKnight

Today is National School Nurse Day! We would like to say thank you to Nurse Judy for helping to keep our school healthy! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to Thadd & Trenton for their Positive Behavior Referrals! #BeABlackKnight

Bus 18 will be running 15 minutes late this morning. Wednesday, May 11

Congrats to Lydia, Sophie, & Mari for a Wind-Tastic STEM design! #BeABlackKnight

This week we are introducing one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers, Mrs. Corbin! She loves spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons! Mrs. Corbin loves her 2nd grade team and just the staff overall! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to our Art Extravaganza Award Winners! #BeABlackKnight

Congrats to our Art Extravaganza Award Winners! #BeABlackKnight

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

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

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.