Van Buren School District

Van Buren School District consists of eleven schools: Six elementary, two middle schools, two junior highs, and one high school. These schools carry an average attendance of 5,553 students. The district worked with an operating budget of $40,525,316.00 for the 2003-2004 school year. We attract and retain some of the most motivated people in the teaching profession. Eight of our schools are currently involved with the TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) through the Milken Family Foundation. This program provides an essential framework to support teachers and the performance expectations of the profession.

Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning. We Believe Everyone can learn Education is learner-centered Education prepares learners for solving real life problems Continual personal and professional growth is vital Technology is essential to education Education can actively link the community Assessment and evaluation are critical steps in the learning process A safe, nurturing and orderly environment is conductive to learning

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