Van Buren Freshman Academy

CONGRATS to our 2025-2026 Freshman Academy Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Amy Brady! Mrs. Brady has spent the majority of her career right here at the Freshman Academy, investing in our students and our school. Thank you for being the epitome of what it means to #BeUncommon!

Today, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Scrivner’s ISR club competed. It’s great to see their research and hard work pay off as they represent our school. #BeUncommon

Congrats to our very own, Coach Dakota Petree! #BeUncommon

It’s Freshman Formal night, y’all! #BeUncommon

It’s Freshman Formal night, y’all! #BeUncommon

This afternoon, we celebrated the end of testing with FREE Kona Ice for students and staff! #BeUncommon

It's time to hang ANOTHER banner at the Freshman Academy! Your Freshman Academy Boys AND Girls Track teams are Conference Champions! #BeUncommon

Please help us welcome the newest addition to our #FAmily, Coach Erin Perryman! #BeUncommon

ATLAS Testing starts tomorrow! Remember to get a good night’s rest and enjoy a great breakfast (liquid or non-liquid form… IYKYK). It’s time to show our growth and what it means to #BeUncommon! Let’s. Gooooooo!

We begin ATLAS State Testing next week, and we’re excited for our students to show what they’ve learned! Class of 2029, it's time to show what it means to #BeUncommon!

April 21 is Purple Up Day in Van Buren School District! We invite our schools and community to wear purple! Purple represents all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans. It blends each branch’s colors. Learn more: militaryfamily.org/celebrating-mi…

Please help us welcome the newest addition to our #FAmily, Coach Matt Gibson! #BeUncommon

Please help us welcome the newest addition to our #FAmily, Ms. Bianca Rosales! #BeUncommon

Representing the Freshman Academy, your LET Level 1 VB JROTC Duke and Duchess, Cadet Neidecker and Cadet Burt! #BeUncommon

CONGRATS to our very own Luis for finishing the final leg of the torch run to officially kick off the Area 4 Track and Field Games hosted by the Van Buren School District! #BeUncommon

Last week, we officially met the Class of 2030. We had a pep rally, played games, went on tours, learned about class options, and came together as one for the first time. 👀 the video below to relive that incredible day! #BeUncommon #ClassOf2030

Ms. Lee’s class has a new addition… Meet Jackpot. Their new classroom bunny has already made an impact. Students are learning responsibility and taking ownership as they help care for their new class pet. #BeUncommon

Meet your 2026/2027 Van Buren Freshman Academy Cheer Team! 💚🖤🤍 Congratulations!

Help us provide Uncommon Encouragement to our students as they prepare for ATLAS State testing April 21st, 22d, & 23rd! Take a moment to watch the video below to learn more and use the link to share your encouragement. forms.gle/pLzu1KS8yEztzf… #BeUncommon

Today, we met with the Van Buren Class of 2030. They learned about pathways, electives, and took tours of the Freshman Academy. They also took a Pointer Pride 101 class and we ended our rally how we always do: with the Alma Mater! #BeUncommon #ClassOf2030 #GoDogs