Staff Spotlight, Mr. Spencer Burnham!
🎄 Van Buren Ag Construction Christmas Sale
The Van Buren Ag Department students have been busy crafting handmade welded horseshoe projects — including reindeer, Christmas trees, and snowmen! All colors are customizable! For example, we made a reindeer with brown hooves and antlers, or you could stay colorless and go for the natural look!
✨ Each Christmas piece is $25 (snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees)
✨ Custom projects available for $25–$50
These make perfect holiday decorations or gifts, and every purchase supports our Vo Ag program! Every order will be ready by December 18th & 19th.
💬 Comment below to order!
If you see that we’ve replied to your comment, your order has been placed.
📞 You can also contact the Van Buren Ag Department at (573) 323-4281 ext 353 for custom requests.
💵 Checks payable to Van Buren R-1 or cash is preferred.
The Van Buren Ag Department students have been busy crafting handmade welded horseshoe projects — including reindeer, Christmas trees, and snowmen! All colors are customizable! For example, we made a reindeer with brown hooves and antlers, or you could stay colorless and go for the natural look!
✨ Each Christmas piece is $25 (snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees)
✨ Custom projects available for $25–$50
These make perfect holiday decorations or gifts, and every purchase supports our Vo Ag program! Every order will be ready by December 18th & 19th.
💬 Comment below to order!
If you see that we’ve replied to your comment, your order has been placed.
📞 You can also contact the Van Buren Ag Department at (573) 323-4281 ext 353 for custom requests.
💵 Checks payable to Van Buren R-1 or cash is preferred.
The bus is about 15 minutes away!!
Come line the streets to welcome home your 2025 2nd Place State Team! The bus should arrive at approximately 5:30 traveling Main Street to the school.
Don't forget OPAA offers FREE BREAKFAST each day!
Breakfast is service starts at 7:40am, in the lunchroom for K-6th grade, and in the high school hallway for 7-12th grade .
Breakfast is service starts at 7:40am, in the lunchroom for K-6th grade, and in the high school hallway for 7-12th grade .
Staff Shoutout, Tom Sensabaugh!
You are your child's most important teacher!
Van Buren Junior High has recognized Sophia Crafton as the 7th grade Student of the Month for October. Sophia is the daughter of Chris Crafton and Tory Crafton. Here are a few of the great things Sophia's teachers had to say about her:
“Sophy is a wonderful student! She works so hard and is so kind to her classmates. She has a great work ethic and makes the school a brighter place with her great attitude.”
“Sophy is a wonderful student and always works to her best ability. She is on task, on time, and turns in amazing work. Sophie is a great friend and helps those around her. I enjoy having her in my class!”
“Sophy is always bringing positive energy to the classroom. She goes above and beyond on all of her assignments and consistently models good behavior and leadership in the classroom. I love how committed she is to everything she does and I love having her in class! Awesome job, Sophy!”
“Sophy is a wonderful student! She works so hard and is so kind to her classmates. She has a great work ethic and makes the school a brighter place with her great attitude.”
“Sophy is a wonderful student and always works to her best ability. She is on task, on time, and turns in amazing work. Sophie is a great friend and helps those around her. I enjoy having her in my class!”
“Sophy is always bringing positive energy to the classroom. She goes above and beyond on all of her assignments and consistently models good behavior and leadership in the classroom. I love how committed she is to everything she does and I love having her in class! Awesome job, Sophy!”
Van Buren Junior High has recognized Drinnon Sullivan as the 8th grade Student of the Month for October. Drinnon is the son of Randy and Christy Sullivan. Here are a few of the great things Drinnon’s teachers had to say about him:
“Drinnon has worked so hard this year! He asks questions and participates in class. He really cares about his education. I’m so proud of him.”
“Drinnon is always working hard in class. He gives his best efforts and is very respectful. I have seen Drinnon be so attentive this school year and I am very proud of him! Great job, Drinnon!”
“Drinnon is so much fun to have in class! He consistently gets his assignments completed on time and puts forth his best effort. He is always putting a smile on everyone's face and brings a positive energy to my classroom every single day! Super proud of you, Drinnon!”
“Drinnon has worked so hard this year! He asks questions and participates in class. He really cares about his education. I’m so proud of him.”
“Drinnon is always working hard in class. He gives his best efforts and is very respectful. I have seen Drinnon be so attentive this school year and I am very proud of him! Great job, Drinnon!”
“Drinnon is so much fun to have in class! He consistently gets his assignments completed on time and puts forth his best effort. He is always putting a smile on everyone's face and brings a positive energy to my classroom every single day! Super proud of you, Drinnon!”
Attention Senior Parents!
📣 Attention Senior Parents! 🎓
If you ordered a senior page for your student, please remember that money, messages, and pictures are due by November 14th!
✅ Don’t miss the deadline — we want to make sure every senior page is perfect and included!
If you ordered a senior page for your student, please remember that money, messages, and pictures are due by November 14th!
✅ Don’t miss the deadline — we want to make sure every senior page is perfect and included!
Congrats to Lydia Reed for completing 100% of her ALEKS topics for the year! ALEKS is a program that allows students to work on grade level math skills at their own pace!
Red Ribbon Week!
Staff Shout Out, Jalynn Burnham!
Next Week is Red Ribbon Week! We are celebrating with a fun spirit week!
Junior High Fall Festival is around the corner! If you are interested in donating to our fun event please reach out to Susan Jarrell sjarrell@vanburen.k12.mo.us or Jalynn Burnham jburnham@vanburen.k12.mo.us
Staff Shout Out, Stacey Pulliam!
Head Start and VBR-1 Parents as Teachers partner to provide a Fall Fun Night. Families with children 0-5 are invited to join us at Watercress Park. Come and enjoy the games, food, and fun!
Staff Shout Out, Gina Loyd!
Winner, Winner, Pizza Dinner!!
