Learn about career programs and any of the following locations and dates. For more information, contact the Division of Student Services at 313-496-2634 or visit www.wcccd.edu. READ MORE >
Free Legal Services are available to seniors 60 and older in Wayne County. Please check the flyer for dates, times and locations. READ MORE >
On November 20, 2019 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the BHS Auditorium there will be an informational workshop on what you need to know about vaping. READ MORE >
Located at Haggerty School Library, 13770 Haggerty Rd. Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30am - 11:00am. For more information, please call Monica Bancroft at 734-785-7708. READ MORE >
Owen Intermediate is collecting canned foods for their Community Food Pantry. Please donate by October 2, 2019.Thank you for your help! READ MORE >
On Friday, August 30, 2019 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the WCCCD Downriver Campus located at 21000 Northline Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 community members are invited to attend youth and parent workshops, visit with vendors, have access to community resources and dental education. Free backpacks, school supplies and food will be available while supplies last. READ MORE >
McBride 8th grader, Anaya Goff, along with the Detroit Youth Choir will perform Live on America's got Talent Tuesday 8/27 @ 8pm on NBC. Please vote for the Detroit Youth Choir to make it to the semifinals! Good Luck! READ MORE >
August 26, 2019 Board Meeting will be moved to the Administration Building in the Board Room. The meeting will still be held at 7:00pm. READ MORE >
Kindergarten Start Dates for the 2019-2020 School Year READ MORE >
Join in an Opioid Awareness Forum and Narcan Training on September 12, 2019 at WCCCD, 9555 Haggerty Rd., Van Buren Twp., from 5:30pm - 7:45pm. The forum will be put on by Van Buren Township and the DWMHA followed by a Q & A session with the public and Narcan Training. Help Save A Life. READ MORE >
Please see flyer for the Gifted and Talented August and September Testing Dates.Thank you. READ MORE >
Belleville High School Alumni Reunion September 21, 2019 READ MORE >
Happy Days will be offering Summer Camp from June 17th - August 23rd. Enrollment packets are available for pick up at all Elementary School locations. READ MORE >
Parents of Edgemont, Rawsonville, Savage and Tyler Elementary Students - Would your child's reading skills benefit from additional help and guidance. Contact your child's teacher for more information and an application form. READ MORE >
MIAT is holding a summer camp for students in grades 9 -12 on July 19 or July 26, 2019. This camp is geared toward the skilled trades and career exploration. If interested, please see the flyer on how to register. Thank you. READ MORE >
This is a revised 2019-2020 VBPS Calendar as of May 16, 2019. READ MORE >
As a parent of a registered Kindergartener for the 2019-2020 school year, we are offering you the opportunity to consider testing your student for the Gifted & Talented program on June 18, 2019 from 9:00am - 11:00am at Savage Elementary School. To nominate your child, please complete the nomination form at www.vanburenschools.net. Contact Jane Stalmack at... READ MORE >
The city and townships got together to create this resource guide. Please keep it handy. It lists all sorts of supports that are out there for a wide-range of needs. Please check it out. You never know when you or someone you know will need this information.https://vanburen-mi.org/2019-c... READ MORE >
Donate to a great cause. Headshots for Humanity fundraiser benefits the Operation Smile Project. Call the Holiday Inn Express in Belleville to register. READ MORE >
Van Buren Township job opportunities for the summer. Please see the link below if interested.https://vanburen-mi.org/about-... READ MORE >
William D Ford Career Tech Center invites Middle School parents to tour their facility on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Come see the opportunities available to students. READ MORE >
BHS is hosting a traveling exhibition on Alexander Hamilton from now until April 22, 2019 at the BHS Media Center. The hours are 7:30am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday. Come out and see this piece of history while it is here. READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools Superintendent, Pete Kudlak, will be delivering the State of the District Address, April 15, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Belleville High School Auditorium. This will take place during the regular Board of Education meeting. Mr. Kudlak will be speaking about the current State of the District as well as where we see education in the future for... READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools Human Resource Office’s 2nd Annual Wellness Challenge started January 14th and ended on March 25th. Staff members enter the contest by getting weighed in and paying $20. Employees are encouraged to be mindful of their wellness during this time (regular exercise, getting enough sleep, meditating, drinking 8 glasses of water, etc). Every 2... READ MORE >
March is Kindergarten/PreSchool Roundup. Please see flyer for dates, times and locations. Please call your school to register for a session. READ MORE >
Gifted & Talented Testing on March 23, 2019 and April 27, 2019. For nomination forms, see www.vanburenschools.net. For information, please contact Jane Stalmack at jstalmack@vanburenschools.net. READ MORE >
There will be a Free Dental, Vision and Hearing Clinic on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 8:00am - 5:00pm at Edgemont Elementary School. READ MORE >
The S.T.E.A.M. Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the BHS Commons and Media Center. READ MORE >
BHS Teachers and Staff will be at the Canton BD's Mongolian Grill on Wednesday, January 30 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm showing off their grilling skills. Bring the flyer and 20% of your total bill will go to support the BHS 2019 Senior Party. READ MORE >
Additional resources will be available from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Support organizations attending: Corner Health CenterOzone House READ MORE >
This month's art work displayed at VBPS Administration Office was called "Winter Visions". Pieces picked for December were from Adriana Favot, Tyiae Shelton, Samaya Lewis, Sophia Guisgand, Alyssa Duff, and Stefan Baltag. Great Job Students!!!!!! READ MORE >
On November 30, 2018, there will be a Benefit Dinner for Davon Turner at Owen Intermediate from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. There will be games, raffles and music. Come have fun and support a good cause. READ MORE >
VBPS would like to send a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Deb Green, Brian Pearcy (pictured) and the Rotary Club for their generous donation of coats. These coats will be spread out among students at all of our 8 schools. THANK YOU AGAIN!! READ MORE >
On November 15, 16 at 7:00pm & November 17 at 2:00pm, BHS Productions presents HOLES. Tickets are available at the box office. See you there. READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools Education Foundation invites you to participate in the Belleville Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Horizon Park in Downtown Belleville. This is a great way to support Van Buren Public Schools and have some fun. READ MORE >
On Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. WCCC in partnership with Lincoln Behavioral Services and Van Buren Public Schools presents Breaking the Silence - A Mental Health Symposium. Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions Quarterback, will be the keynote speaker. This symposium is open to the public at no cost. The location is the Ted Scott Campus at... READ MORE >
Out-Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition hosts Project Connect on November 14, 2018 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at Our Lady of the Angels 6442 Pelham Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. No Registration Required. There will be lunch, health screenings, haircuts, case management and much more. READ MORE >
VBPS will be hosting a live auction on Saturday, October 6, 2018 beginning at 10:00am at the 414 Sumpter Rd. location. VBPS will be selling all assets and inventory from their Vocational Education Program. Any questions, please call Buildings and Grounds Department at 734-697-9123 ext 1003. READ MORE >
Belleville High School Student Council presents "Elementary Night" on September 28, 2018 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the BHS Football Field. All VBPS Elementary Students will enjoy free admission to the football game that evening plus fun and games while accompanied by an adult. READ MORE >
Enjoy an evening of music featuring high school marching bands from Lincoln, Monroe, Crestwood, Flat Rock, New Boston Huron and our very own BHS Marching Tigers with a special performance by the Belleville Marching Tiger Drum Line. You don't want to miss this event! READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools is accepting Schools of Choice applications through October 3, 2018. Forms are available online at www.vanburenschools.net or can be picked up at any school building as well as the Administration Building. If you have any questions, please call 734-697-9123. READ MORE >
A huge thank you to Wellington Industries for their donation to Van Buren Public Schools students! The company donated $700 that will be used to support the VBPS homeless students' program. The funds were made available through their Friday Jean Day collection. We appreciate their generosity. Pictured: (L to R) Wellington: Roxanne Ball, HR Coordinator;... READ MORE >
Please see the school start and end times for the 2018-2019 school year. READ MORE >
Please see the BHS back-to-school welcome packet for information about schedule pick-up, freshman orientation, important dates for seniors, and much more! READ MORE >
2018 - 2019 Van Buren Public Schools Calendar READ MORE >
Join us on July 23, 2018 for the VBPS Support Staff Job Fair at the BHS Commons from 10:00am - 2:00pm. READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools Administration Building Summer hours for the public will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am until 4:00 pm. The building will be closed on Fridays in July (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) and August 3, 2018. READ MORE >
Belleville High School Alumni Reunion will be Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the BHS Commons. READ MORE >
Please plan on attending this fun event during the Strawberry Festival hosted by the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, June 16, 2018! READ MORE >
The final two testing dates for the 2018 - 2019 school year will be Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, September 15. For more information, please contact Jane Stalmack at jstalmack@vanburenschools.net or 734-697-1048.. READ MORE >
Summer Reading Camp is available for current Van Buren Public School elementary students reading below their grade level. The camp will be held from July 23 through August 16 (Monday through Thursday) from 8:30 am until 11:30 am at Tyler Elementary School, 42200 Tyler Road, Belleville, MI 48111. For more information (and to receive an invitation to attend),... READ MORE >
The Annual Education Report, which provides key information on the 2016-17 school year, is now available. The district report can be found on our website under the "Our District" tab. If you prefer, a hard copy of the district report is also available at the Office of Instruction. Each individual school report can be found on the school web page under the "Our... READ MORE >
If you need assistance with your utilities, DTE Energy and Wayne Metro are offering a Customer Assistance Day on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. READ MORE >
Visit Owen Intermediate and find some fun summer activities for your student(s)! READ MORE >
Given the large number of days off this school year, we were anticipating the need to add a day or two onto the end of our school year.Van Buren Public Schools applied for, and were award two additional forgiven days from the State. Due to this, the last day of school will remain June 14, 2018.Belleville High School would need to add a day if we cancel any further... READ MORE >
Here is the 2018 - 2019 School Calendar for Student Days and Teacher Days that has been negotiated and finalized. READ MORE >
Please plan on attending the 2018 Van Buren Public Schools Student Art Show on Saturday, April 14 at the BHS Commons from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm READ MORE >
Congratulations to Joe Goodman, Head Custodian at Tyler Elementary, for coming in 1st place in the District's 1st Annual Wellness Challenge! Joe has lost 20.7% of body fat during the 10 week weight-loss, healthy habits challenge. Fifty (50) staff members paid $20 to participate and were weighed-in biweekly. Sixteen (16) of those 50 completed the challenge and... READ MORE >
Belleville High School Parents: There will be a Tiger Parent Meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS Media Center and a Senior Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Commons. Parents, please read the link found on the BHS website for complete information on our Spring testing schedule. READ MORE >
The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Parent Notification Form and Fact Sheet for parents/guardians regarding the Healthy Youth Survey for all 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students can be found here: http://5il.co/2z8cPlease contact Scott Wilsey at 734-697-9133 or swilsey@vanburenschools.net for questions. READ MORE >
For more information, call your school of residence.Edgemont Elementary734-697-8002Rawsonville Elementary734-482-9845Savage Elementary734-699-5050Tyler Elementary734-699-5818 READ MORE >
Belleville High School Theater Productions is pleased to offer a variety of dates for the spring musical, "Into the Woods." With four evening performances and two matinees, we are hoping you will be able to join us for this wonderful production, which represents the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Tickets are available online: Into the Woods... READ MORE >
UPDATE on BHS Threat: This incident stemmed from a conversation between students that occurred in December. I am sure that the recent events caused the student to step forward at this time.We were not able to confirm if the comment was made, however, we understand the magnitude of this situation and are still investigating.This was a difficult day for many people.... READ MORE >
At 3:15 A.M., we received a phone call from the local police indicating that an anonymous caller contacted a tip line to say that s/he overheard someone possibly saying something about a shooting at Belleville High School for Friday (2/23/18). No other information was provided by this caller. In conjunction with the police, we felt like this is extremely vague and... READ MORE >
Join us for a highly entertaining and informative workshop promoting the skills and art of Reading. READ MORE >
The District is accepting Gifted and Talented Program nominations for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Forms and information are available under the Parent Tab of the District website. READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools is Looking for Feedback February 12, 2018, 6:00 pm at BHS Commons We will be holding a Public Hearing/Community Forum to give community and parents an opportunity to express their opinions on a pre-Labor first day of school for students for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Please join us at 6:00 pm at... READ MORE >
The VBPS Annual Notice of the Stormwater Management Plan: http://5il.co/2lp8 READ MORE >
Every year, this group of generous community members step up and provide a wonderful Christmas to some of our neediest families. We cannot thank them enough for the tradition that the BYC "Angel Tree" has started and continued for Van Buren Public Schools families. READ MORE >
Supporting Our Youth sponsored by Washtenaw County Community Health READ MORE >
We are excited to announce that the BHS spring musical is Into the Woods. The show dates and times and ticket information are as follows: Weekend one: Friday, April 13 - 7 PM Saturday, April 14 - 7 PM Sunday, April 15 - 2 PM Weekend two: Friday, April 20 - 7 PM Saturday, April 21 - 2 PM and 7 PM Pre-sale, discounted tickets ($2 off both... READ MORE >
“Choose a Champion” is a new program at Rawsonville Elementary, and kids are excited about it! On one Friday a month, students are able to participate in a session of their choosing and immerse themselves in learning in an area that is of interest to them. With over 25 sessions to choose from, and topics like cooking, running, strength training, crafts, STEAM, and... READ MORE >
A community wide event for parents of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. READ MORE >
The Belleville Three, Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May are seen being interviewed by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) for a documentary they plan on releasing next year. These gentlemen met as students at Belleville High School and are credited with inventing the musical style known as Detroit techno.These photos are of the three being... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for the Van Buren Public Schools Education Foundation Jingle Bell Run! http://5il.co/27hd READ MORE >
We are happy to announce Detroit's HBCU Day, held at Cass Tech on Saturday, November 4, 2017. If you have a student who might be interested in attending one of these universities, please follow the link and register.http://www.detroithbcu.org/hbc... READ MORE >
Parents and caregivers of children from preschool through Grade 12 are invited to provide feedback on Michigan’s online “school transparency dashboard,” the Michigan Department of Education announced. The survey allows participants to view components of the new dashboard, then answer questions about the way information is presented; the usefulness of certain... READ MORE >
BHS Engineering, AP Computer, and Robotics Club students had the exciting opportunity to visit Constellium, a local engineering company, to gain valuable insight into engineering processes and jobs. Students were able to tour the facility and learn about product manufacturing. They were able to engage directly with employees who play many different roles in the... READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools will be holding a town hall tomorrow, October 12, at Edgemont Elementary at 4:00 p.m. in regard to the demolition of ECDC. This will be an opportunity for staff, parents, & community members to ask questions about the demolition. For more information, please click here. READ MORE >
Belleville New Tech invites all school and community members to the 4th annual Zombie Run on Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Location: On-site registration and t-shirt pick up at 9:00AM - start and finish at Horizon Park Gazebo in Downtown Belleville Registration: Online at : ACTIVE.com search “Belleville Zombie 5K” or return this form to Belleville High School... READ MORE >
Jeff Moore, Director of Instruction for Van Buren Public Schools would like you to be aware of two items of importance. First, the district will no longer require our schools to send home progress reports. The district believes information regarding your child’s progress should be communicated on a regular basis; whether it is via phone, e-mail, or through our... READ MORE >
Friday, September 22, 2017 VBPS Parade - 5:30 p.m. The parade will begin at the administration building at 555 Columbia, Belleville, MI 48111. The parade will continue around BHS (along W. Columbia) and end at the football stadium! Schools, groups, and clubs are participating in this annual event! Elementary Activities - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Face painting,... READ MORE >
Frank Musser, former Belleville High School swimming and diving coach, was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA) Hall of Fame on September 17, 2017. Included in Mr. Musser's list of impressive accomplishments over his 28 years of coaching were a 118-36 swim team record and a 4-year winning streak for his middle school wrestling team.To... READ MORE >
Join Wayne County Community College on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for their College Night. Over 30 colleges and universities will be represented. READ MORE >
Make sure and have your Owen and/or McBride students join the new Chess Club sponsored by Van Buren Township Parks and Recreation Department. READ MORE >
We are so excited about our new website, but it is important to replace your "old" bookmarked pages for your school webpages with the new links. This will ensure that you are able to get right to the pages that are important to you.Welcome Back! READ MORE >
Please take a moment to preview Van Buren Public Schools new website. We hope you will like the updated look and feel. In addition, please feel free to download our mobile-enabled app through the Android or Apple Store by searching "van buren apptegy". Many features, including receiving push notifications from the district and/or school, are available from the... READ MORE >
The BHS Alumni Reunion will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Please see the reunion flyer for more information on cost, times, and registration. We look forward to seeing everyone there! READ MORE >
The 2017-2018 school year calendar is now available by clicking here. Please look at our updated "events" section at our website to view district and/or school events as well! READ MORE >
Van Buren Public Schools Education Foundation supports teachers and staff of Van Buren Public Schools by offering grant opportunities that encourage student learning. Supporting this wonderful organization in its fundraising efforts helps them help us. Please see the information below about the upcoming Sunset Celebration and join them if at all possible! READ MORE >
Davion Williams - MSU Football and Basketball? READ MORE >