Brian Summerhill

The countdown is on for the VBHS Class of 2026 🎓 Join us Friday, May 15 at Blakemore Field for the 149th Commencement Exercises. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.

STATE CHAMPIONS 🏆 The Pointer Boys Track & Field team delivered a championship performance at the 5A State Meet hosted at VBHS, earning the 5A state title in front of the home crowd. Congratulations, Pointers!

#PointerNation! YOUR VAN BUREN POINTERS ARE THE 2026 5A STATE TRACK CHAMPIONS! How Bout them Birddogs!

5A STATE TRACK MEET

Take a moment to nominate Van Buren School District and your favorite Van Buren schools in this year’s competition! Nominating is simple, and you can submit as many favorites as you would like. Nominations close Tuesday, May 19! Nominate here: votebestofrivervalley.com

5A STATE MEET! Today is the Day! Welcome all 5A schools to Van Buren for the 5A State Track Meet!

5A State Track Meet is today! Come support your Pointers!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for the impact you make across our schools and in the lives of our students.💚

Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay!🍴 Today, we’re celebrating our incredible VBSD Child Nutrition team! So far this year, they’ve served more than 900,000 meals, and they’re on track to reach 1 million by the end of the year. To the hands that prep, cook, and serve, thank you! 🍎🥦

VBSD proudly celebrates National Principals Day! We want to thank our exceptional principals who lead with dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and staff. Your guidance and support impact our schools every single day. Thank you for your outstanding leadership! 🍎

Last week at Educator Signing Day, Asya’h Briscoe, Sydney Hiler, & Bryson Summerhill committed to a path of service, leadership, and impact. We’re proud of the difference they’re setting out to make. Congrats & best of luck on your journey to becoming educators!

Last week, VBHS held Educator Commitment Signing Day! We’re proud to celebrate these students as they take the next step toward becoming educators. Congratulations, Pointers!

Boys Pole Vaulters doing well today at Farmington!!

We hope that everyone has enjoyed their spring break! Don’t forget, classes resume tomorrow. See you on Monday! 🐾

VBSD was recognized by the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators with a Highest Achievement Award for ELA ATLAS scores. Students traveled to Little Rock for the ceremony and toured the State Capitol! Great work, Pointers!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 🐾 Students will dismiss early, so be sure to check your child’s dismissal time. We look forward to seeing you!

Big thank you to Leland Barclay for covering the James Lemley Quad City Meet and the legacy of my father James Lemley. He loved track and field and passed that on to me. @lelandbarclay

The VBMS 8th Grade Relays scheduled for Monday, March 16th, has been moved to April 9th.

Join the Pointer Family! In Van Buren School District, students are supported by strong academics, dedicated educators, and opportunities that help them grow at every stage. School Choice applications are open through June 1. Learn more: vbsd.us/families/schoo…

The Van Buren Running Festival is moving to Monday, March 9th at 4:00