Van Buren Middle School

Are you planning to do some school supply shopping this weekend during Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday? Grades K-5: School supply lists can be found at https://5il.co/20mu4 Grades 6-8: School supply lists can be found at https://5il.co/20yiy High School: Any supplies required above and beyond the standard supplies (notebooks/folders/binders, writing utensils, paper, etc.) will be communicated to students the first week of school by the individual teacher.

Mark your calendars for Opening Knight! Elementary students can meet their teachers and drop off supplies between 5 and 7 PM on Aug. 23. 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 our team as a custodian, full-time bus driver, or substitute bus driver! Learn more here: vbschools.net/page/employment

Our north parking lot project continues to progress! To stay up to date on this project visit https://bit.ly/23parkingproject

We are in need of a Full Time Bus Mechanic. Learn more here: vbschools.net/page/employment

We are in immediate need of bus drivers (both full-time and as substitutes). If you would like to learn more about the process of becoming a bus driver, please contact Jon Kelley at jkelley@vbschools.net or apply at https://bit.ly/VBemployment #BeABlackKnight

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