AYERS Foundation Trust - Van Buren County

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Reminder, all students that applied by deadline, don’t forget to check your portal for updates tomorrow!!

11/24/2025

Van Buren County High School seniors had a great campus visit to Chattanooga State Community College last week! We even ran into some VBHS Alumni!

11/13/2025

Congratulations to Jack Pauken on winning a $100 gift card for completing the FAFSA in October!

11/04/2025

VBHS students got to visit TCAT Upper Cumberland in Crossville last week! We also saw a couple previous graduates doing what they love! ❤️

10/24/2025

It pays to complete the FAFSA! Congratulations to Boone Madewell for being the recipient of a $100 gift card of his choice for completing the FAFSA early!
If you would like a chance to be entered into the next drawing, please see Mrs. DeBord in the Ayers office to complete your FAFSA next week!

10/24/2025

Van Buren County High School seniors were able to attend a campus visit to UTC earlier this week!

10/07/2025

***Don't Forget!***
⚡✨ Electrify Family Engagement Night! ✨⚡

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren County High School

Join us for an electrifying evening full of fun, hands-on activities and valuable resources for the whole family!

🔌 Energy Exploration Stations

Measure energy usage of everyday household objects with a digital watt meter
Compare light output of different types of lightbulbs
Learn by completing working circuits

🍎 Resource Fair – High School Cafeteria
Connect with community partners and access support from:

Mrs. Crystal Owens – Van Buren County Schools Social Worker
Mrs. Allison Dodson – Communities in Schools
Mrs. Tammie Gribble – Volunteer Behavioral Health, School Based Behavioral Health Liaison
Ms. Jennie King – Van Buren County Prevention Coalition & TN Mental Health Consumers Association
Mrs. Jill Bouldin – Van Buren County School Family Resource Center
VBHS SLT4 – Tennessee Department of Health
Mrs. Paula May – VBC UT Ag Extension
Ms. Donna Faircloth – American Job Center
Ms. Ashley Woods – Avalon Center
Mr. Joseph Foutch – UCHRA Empower Upper Cumberland
Ms. Jacklyn Medley – UCHRA Transportation
Ms. Marcy Bradley – Tennessee Department of Health

👕 Free Clothing Access – VBHS Auditorium
🎓 FAFSA Support with Mrs. Amanda DeBord & The Ayers Foundation Trust – VBHS Library
💡 Electricity & TVA Uplift Grant Partnership with Mrs. Rachel Sparkman – Classroom session
🏀 Games & Fun for Students – VBHS Gym

💙 Empowering Families. Engaging Communities. Sparking Success.

There will be no traditional after-school held on this day.
Don’t miss this chance to come together as we “piece” students, families, and community to help all students succeed!

10/07/2025

10/02/2025

October is here and so is FAFSA season!!!
Join the Ayers Foundation on October 7th from 3:30pm-5:30pm for help filing the FAFSA! We will have free pizza! Complete the FAFSA on the 7th for a chance to win $100 gift card! 💵💵💵

10/02/2025

Stay up-to-date in October!

10/01/2025

Congratulations to senior Brianna Richardson on her acceptance to MTSU!