Van Buren Middle School

Today, VBMS 7th graders took part in a real life financial simulation. All 7th graders took part in classes all week developed by the OSU Extension Office during Social Studies to learn financial skills. Today, volunteers from the Extension Office, Hancock Federal Credit Union, State Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and Hancock County 4H led our students through the simulation process where they had to get a job, pay taxes, consider additional education, buy food, vehicles, and insurance while determining whether they would have a family. Thank you to these organizations for helping to provide a fantastic experience for our students! #BeABlackKnight

The Van Buren Local Schools Special Education Department is still accepting applications for a 1 on 1 Classroom Aide (part-time/full time). If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of students with multiple disabilities but don't feel like you have the proper training, we will provide training and facilitate securing an educational aide permit. Follow the link for additional information: https://bit.ly/VBspecedaide22 #BeABlackKnight

As previously shared by the Van Buren Board of Education, we are starting the process of hiring a new superintendent and would like to receive community, staff, parent, and student input to assist in formulating a profile of leadership qualities. Please follow the link below to access the questionnaire. Please return the document to Deb Campbell at dcampbell@k12consulting.net by May 2, 2022. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1163/VBS/2043273/Van_Buren_Supt._Profile_Questionnaire2022.pdf

The Board of Education would like to share the following message with our community.

The Van Buren Board of Education would like to share the following message with our community.

Our latest video in the "Living Our Mission" video series is all about The Armory, our new student store. Some of the students and staff members that have participated in the creation of the store share what their experience has been like so far. #BeABlackKnight https://youtu.be/Doq_LHu5r64

The 2022 Northwest Ohio Students of the Year campaign has officially ended, and we are so proud of Lainey and Kenna! Together they were able to raise $17,300 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! We are constantly impressed by our amazing students here at VB and the community that supports them! #BeABlackKnight

The Blade's 2022 Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee was held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts at Owens Community College. Way to represent Van Buren Middle School, Pranav Dinavahi! Pranav took 3rd place out of 22 Northwest Ohio spellers. Super Job, Pranav! #BeABlackKnight

Tomorrow night Van Buren High School presents Beauty and the Beast! Do you have your tickets yet? Purchase them at the link below: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413

Our cast of Beauty and the Beast presented a fantastic preview of the show this morning for our elementary schools students! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, it’s not too late! Follow the link or scan the QR code to purchase your tickets. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413

Tomorrow night Van Buren High School presents Beauty and the Beast! Do you have your tickets yet? Purchase them at the link below: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413

Don't forget to wear your CRAZY SOCKS tomorrow to show your support for Disability Awareness Month! #BeABlackKnight

For this week's #VBTeamTuesday we are featuring Mr. Niekamp, one of VBHS's science teachers! He loves to travel, is the head Boy's Basketball coach, and can scuba dive! Mr. Niekamp loves the community of VB, he says the people are what make it special! #BeABlackKnight

Districtwide, we are celebrating Disability Awareness Month! On Wednesday, March 16, students and staff are invited to wear CRAZY SOCKS to show support! #BeABlackKnight

There is only one week until the opening night of Van Buren High School's production of Beauty and the Beast! Be sure to get your tickets by purchasing at the link below! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413

Yesterday members of the Hancock Leadership class visited Van Buren Local Schools to learn more about the experiences we provide for our students! A few highlights of the tour were the Dash and Dot robots our elementary students use in their STEAM classes, Project Lead the Way courses in the middle school, and The Armory (our student ran store) in the high school. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make yesterday's event possible! #BeABlackKnight

It's not too late to purchase your tickets for Brunch with Belle and Friends! Today is the last day that tickets will be available. Be our guest at not only Saturday's event, but at the actual performance of Beauty and the Beast (March 17-20) as well by purchasing your tickets for both events at the same time! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413/tickets

Our student intern, Rachel, has been working on a new video series for the district called "Living our Mission - Building Connections. Building Experiences. Building Thinkers." This month, we are hearing from Mrs. Bridgett Bunn, Special Education Coordinator for the district, on how she builds connections in her position. #BeABlackKnight https://youtu.be/qqlcARHJ-6U

Please join Belle and her Enchanted Friends for a great meal! Don't miss out! Get your tickets today! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/van-buren-local-schools/beauty-and-the-beast-71413/tickets

This week is National School Counselor Week, and Van Buren would like to recognize our amazing counselors! Mr. Zender, Miss Ryman, and Mrs. May play a huge part in the success of our students. We can't thank them enough! #BeABlackKnight