Partnerships

The Van Buren business partnership committee is a school-organized group consisting of students in grades four and five. These students apply and interview for positions on this committee and become the liaisons to our business partners.

We partner with our businesses in landscaping efforts, volunteer projects, and reciprocate with thank you posters, cards, caroling and crafts. Van Buren has two outstanding business partners; GE Capital and West Rotary. Both organizations are instrumental in providing volunteers, school supplies, and funding for various events and needs at our building.

The Kids on Course program focuses on helping students reach grade level and beyond in math and reading. After-school tutoring (Learning Lab) and the summer program (Kids on Course University) are helping close the achievement gap between higher and lower income students.

Kids on Course also offers enrichment opportunities in a variety of areas including sports, art, and science. Participation barriers are eliminated by providing transportation and equipment for those in need. Students who show commitment to the program and a passion for a certain activity are eligible to receive a bid for kids scholarship which helps pay for extracurriculars like studio dance lessons, club soccer, and many others.

For more information contact Jolene Bucheit at jobuchheit@crschools.us