Full Stands Welcomed For Van Buren County High School Graduation
The traditional Van Buren County High School graduation is coming back in full force Friday. Principal Jaime Simmons and Vice Principal Katina Simmons said students and staff are excited to welcome the entire community with no capacity limits. “We have a tradition where our juniors march, and they are in their formal wear,” Simmons said. […]
Van Buren High School FFA Team Takes 7th In State Competition
Van Buren County High School’s FFA Envirothon team took seventh place in the state this year. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said the team tested over five agriculture topics to win the Upper Cumberland region. Smith said when you get to state, his team had to take a real world problem for a land owner and […]
Van Buren Schools Awarded $400K Grant Providing Energy Upgrades
The Van Buren County School System has been awarded a $400,000 TVA Uplift Grant and Solar Pavilion. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said this grant will address lighting at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School. Cole said a preliminary location of the solar pavilion has been determined. “It’s an outdoor classroom and they came […]
Van Buren Students Broadcast Sports, Events With Grant
Van Buren County High School students are beginning to test out their new video equipment after the Media Club received a $5,000 grant. Media Club Sponsor Beth Simmons said this equipment was badly needed at a rural high school. Simmons said being able to put video content out to the public has become even more […]
