Vision:

We believe that all children can learn and that we are responsible for providing the opportunity for each child to reach his or her full potential. By working actively with parents, children, and the community, we feel that we can promote the development of the total child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Mission:

The mission of the Van Buren R-1 School District is to provide the opportunity for the development of each child into an adult who can stand confidently, anticipate fully, learn continually, and develop pride in self, school, and community.