Back to School at Van Buren!

It’s been all smiles as Wildcats returned to school August 7th. So much fun, collaboratation, and learning already. Check out a few pics from our first eight days of school. Return often to see posts about what’s happening in our fabulous building.

August 23, 2024

We had another great week at Sprunica! Mooch the Magnificent 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders went to an opera! It was so much fun to watch! We learned a lot about what it takes to be a performer. We are so thankful for this fun opportunity today! Third Grade Partners helping each other learn how to navigate canvas, google slides, …

Spotlight

October 24th, 2025 We had a fantastic turnout for our Trick or Treat/Movie Night! Families enjoyed an evening filled with candy, fun, and community spirit. The staff joined in on the excitement by dressing up in a Wizard of Oz theme, which made the night even more magical! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school and …

Welcome Back!

Sprunica Eagles are happy to be back in the swing of things! Congratulations Mrs. Lockdall for 40 YEARS of service! Brown County Schools is blessed to have you! Preschool The RACE into the new school year is on in preschool! Kindergarten Kindergarten works hard and plays hard! We have spent the first two weeks of school getting to know each …

Preschool

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P.E.

September 26, 2025 This month in PE has been a lot of fun! The BCX class from the high school has came to teach class twice so far and the kids are loving it! It’s such a fun way for the kids to create relationships and a love for sports!  Grades 2-5 have also enjoyed playing a class favorite game …

Music

May 9, 2025 This week, our students have been enthusiastically preparing for the upcoming Mini Spring Concert. Each grade level has been focusing on different musical concepts and skills that they have developed since returning from the winter break. Our third grade students will be presenting a selection of songs that highlight key areas of study including the Blues, ostinatos, …

Art

October 31, 2025 This week we are making art using shapes! October 24, 2025 This week artists are finishing Art to Remember then moving onto pumpkins from above. This is what a bird sees when he looks over a pumpkin patch! October 10, 2025 Helmsburg artists are working hard to finish their projects for Art to Remember! October 3, 2025 …

Weekly STEM Blog

October 31, 2025 Scientist of the Week: Chase Knight This week in science… Fifth grade began the Invention Convention this week. Chelsea Busby from the Purdue Extension office came to Helmsburg and introduced our fifth graders to what Invention Convention is and talked about the difference between an invention and innovation. The students also played an Invention Madness game to …