image of van buren tech building with blue color overlay and the text "50 years of CTE excellence" over it
blurry image of 2 ladies with a child in a wheelchair, one is holding an award as they look away and smile. It has a yellow overlay and the text "PAC 2026 excellence in education" text over it
a photo of Kenny Kent in focus with a few individuals blurred in the distant background with a white transparent overlay and text that reads honoring kenny Kent
blurred out image of kids raising their hands with the text van buren youth initiative over it
blurred out photo of VBISD board members- can't really make out too much because there's a yellow overlay on the photo with the text "National School Board Appreciation Month" over it
image of 6 unidentified men in blue shirts in front of a school bus holding up tools
blurred image of random graduates throwing their cap in the air with blue overlay and the text Happy Graduation over it.
Students and Staff standing outside Haworth College of Business
image of someone shaking someone's hand with a dark blue overlay and the text notice of vacancy vbisd board of education over it.
photo of robert smith speaking in a microphone at a podium with a woman next to him standing and smiling holding a trophy.
photo of Dave Manson and a woman in jeans and a black vest handing each other a box. with 2 individuals blurred in the background
Our top priority will always be doing what's best for kids... We're going to keep looking for ways to make sure our students continue to receive the services they deserve! tecxt over a photo with cash and a blue overlay
Picture of house and family with following text: "Michigan Secure Firearm Storage Guide for families and caregivers of school-aged children"
Students Walking down the hallway at Van Buren Tech
image of VBT building blurred out with text over it saying VBISD update
A letter on Van Buren Intermediate School District letterhead dated August 28, 2025, addressed to Van Buren Tech families and students. The letter explains that a temporary student hold was put in place after a weapon was discovered in a vehicle during a routine parking lot sweep. The district states that students and staff were never in danger, the situation was resolved without incident, and the school day returned to normal. The letter reassures families that safety protocols worked as intended and emphasizes that weapons are not allowed on school property. Families are asked to help maintain safety by checking students’ belongings before school. The letter is signed by David D. Manson, VBISD Superintendent.
Photo of vbisd logo with text "Excellence Recognized: VBISD Earns Top 10 Spot in Michigan Statewide Rankings" over it and gold embellishments over it
photo of 4 young children under the age of 5 who are standing amidst a playground of peers. They're all looking and smiling
Photo of Monica Mansfield smiling and handing out flyers and paperwork to a couple of ladies. They have their backs to the camera.
hree Sylvester siblings stand outside Van Buren Tech, smiling at the camera. The two brothers wear collared shirts and shorts or pants, while their sister stands between them in a white top and jeans. The brick building with “Van Buren Tech” signage is visible in the background.