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Van Buren Schools Considering Three Projects In CTE Building

Van Buren County Schools will consider using the remaining funds from an ISM grant to make upgrades to the county’s CTE building. Director of Schools Jared Copeland named new HVAC units in the building two front classrooms and new LED light fixtures as two of the highest priorities. The board considered replacing the building’s tile flooring with either polished concrete ... Read More »

Van Buren, White Systems Leading Talk On Regional Bus Cooperative

Several Upper Cumberland county school systems are looking to form a regional bus cooperative to allow for easier transportation assistance. The cooperative would allow schools to help one another find immediate transportation when issues arise. Van Buren Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the cooperative would encourage counties to focus on taking care of the children first while having a ... Read More »

Van Buren Schools Join In Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

The Van Buren County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to join numerous school boards across Tennessee in a lawsuit against various social media corporations. The list of companies contains many popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the lawsuit targets the negative impacts of social media on young people. “It’s ... Read More »

Van Buren Director Focused On Engagement; Updated Policy Approved

Van Buren County Schools updating the district’s family engagement policy to ensure parents understand they can have input in the system’s instruction and programs. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said every school system must update its policy as part of receiving Title 1 funds from the federal government. However, with the change in leadership, the update provides a good chance ... Read More »

Van Buren County Schools Receive $22,150 No Kid Hungry Grant

Van Buren Schools received a No Kid Hungry Grant that will allow them to extend their summer feeding program. Van Buren Supervisor of Nutrition Marlene DeLong said the school provides meals during the school year, but children lose access to those meals during the summer. She said the school relies on multiple grants to provide this needed service. “We are ... Read More »

Van Buren Schools Named An “Exemplary” District In State Report Card

High graduation rates and low absenteeism led to the Van Buren County School System being named an “exemplary” district. The state released its annual report card on school systems Monday in an effort to understand how school districts serve students. Director of Schools Cheryl Cope said she credits the success to teachers and students buying into learning. “The past two ... Read More »

Rising Absenteeism Closes Van Buren School System Tuesday

Van Buren County Schools closed Tuesday due to rising absenteeism. The district is set to reopen Monday November 28th following an extended Thanksgiving break. The system is closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the holiday. According to the school system, after-school care or basketball games scheduled Monday and Tuesday are cancelled, as well.   Read More »

Van Buren Schools Named An Exemplary District By State

The Van Buren County School System is one of 16 school systems statewide named an “Exemplary District” by the state department of education. Director of School Cheryl Cope said the designation means the system saw an increase in student achievement, growth and attendance rates. “We’ve been concentrating big time on ELA and math and we’ve seen growth in both of ... Read More »

Van Buren School Board Updates Academic Standards To Match State Changes

The passing grade for Van Buren County student athletes and all other students has changed from a 70 to 60. The update was included in a new policy passed by the school board regarding student athletes. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said student athletes that are failing will also be required to meet with school officials. “In the event that ... Read More »