Van Buren R-1 School District

10/20/2026

Staff Spotlight - Ms. Jessica Jenkins, Staff Daycare Aide

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10/19/2026

Van Buren Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up soon as well as a few other important dates!

10/19/2026

Mrs. Hamptons elementary students participated in a chemical and physical change lab!

10/19/2026

Join us for Red Ribbon Week!

10/19/2026

We practiced dividing fractions with fun and engaging centers in Mrs. Hampton’s math class!

10/19/2026

🚛 RootEd Career Exploration in Action! 🚛

A huge THANK YOU to Evan Nicholson and Sharkey Trucking for taking the time to visit our students! Students interested in earning their CDL had the opportunity to get an up-close look at a semi, learn more about the trucking industry, and ask questions about what it takes to pursue a career behind the wheel.

We love connecting our students with real-world career opportunities and experiences! 💛🖤

Thank you, Evan & Sharkey Trucking, for investing in our students and helping them explore what their future could look like! 👏🚛

10/19/2026

🧼🪥 Our FBLA Hygiene Drive Starts Today! 💙

Today kicks off our hygiene drive! From October 19–30, FBLA will be collecting hygiene products to help families in our community. 💙

✨ Every donation makes a difference! Even donating just one item can go a long way toward helping someone in need.

📅 October 19–30
📍 Drop off donations in Ms. DeWolf’s classroom at the High School.

Let’s come together and make a positive impact in our community! Bring what you can, spread the word, and help FBLA make a difference! 💙🧼🪥

10/13/2026

Staff Spotlight - Mrs. Anna Dougherty, Preschool Teacher

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10/09/2026

🍕🥨 Life Skills in Action! 🥨🍕

Our students have been busy learning and having fun with Mrs. McEntire and Mrs. Charlye!

Recently, they made individual pizzas 🍕 and created their own custom snack mix/trail mix 🥨 all while practicing independence and everyday life skills!

Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾

10/08/2026

Mrs. Hogan's 1st grade class earned a PJ day for good behavior this week. We are so proud of you!