Life at MVB

Martin Van Buren High School is excited to tell you about a cool trip for students! An 8 day tour to Amsterdam and Paris! This trip will happen in April 2026, during Tulip Season, which means beautiful flowers everywhere. EF tours, a company that organized school trips. The goal is for students to learn about other cultures, history, places, and to have a lot of fun! The trip will visit two amazing cities. Students will see the canals and old places in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

From January 9–11, MVB seniors attended their annual senior trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, staying at Split Rock Resort. The trip gave seniors an opportunity to relax and celebrate their final year of high school together. Students traveled with chaperones and participated in activities offered by the resort throughout the three-day stay. One of the highlights of the trip was access to the indoor waterpark and swimming pool, which many students enjoyed during t

From January 9th to 11th, the senior class of Martin Van Buren High School went on their annual senior trip to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. This trip provided a much-needed break and a chance for the graduating class to bond before the final stretch of their high school journey. The resort offered many activities, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. Upon arrival, students quickly settled into their outfits and rooms and began exploring the resort's amenit

From January 9–11, MVB seniors attended their annual senior trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, staying at Split Rock Resort. The trip gave seniors an opportunity to relax and celebrate their final year of high school together. Students traveled with chaperones and participated in activities offered by the resort throughout the three-day stay. One of the highlights of the trip was access to the indoor waterpark and swimming pool, which many students enjoyed during t

Regents Week is right around the corner at Martin Van Buren High School, and the countdown has officially begun! The week promises to bring a mix of nervous energy, last-minute cramming, and plenty of opportunities to prove what you've learned over the past year. For many students, this is the time to shine and show off all the hard work they’ve put in. For those who might need to retake some exams or make up missed tests, don’t stress! This is your chance to redeem yourself

The school year is about to end and everybody just wants to relax but at MVB, theres hard work and perseverance to be done because January is finals month which means there’s regents, tests, and exams. This means that students at MVB have to study and pay a lot of attention in class to pass these regents, exams, and finals. These exams are really important because students will need these regents to be able to pass high school. Not all students take them just the grades

On January 20 - 23 Tuesday through Friday, Martin Van Buren and other NY public schools are conducting its annual regents week. An event in which through the whole week no regular classes will take place and the school building will only be used for the specialized tests given by the state. The event will last the whole week with it following after Martin Luther King day and will begin around 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. After the regents are finished students are allowed to leave the

At Martin Van Buren school in queens village we are seeing strong growth in its sports program this year. The school offers boys basketball, girls basketball, girls volleyball, boys volleyball, track, girls soccer, and boys soccer. These teams give a chance to stay active and represent the Bees. Clubs across MVB are also becoming more active and diverse. Students can join clubs such as student government, debate, JROTC yearbook and robotics. The school also provides fine art

The winter season is bringing fresh excitement to campus as sports teams and student clubs launch into their new schedules. The girls’ basketball team opened their season with a strong start, demonstrating quick ball movement and solid defensive teamwork. Coaches report growing confidence among younger players and expect continued progress as the team faces a challenging lineup of opponents this month. Beyond athletics, several clubs are kicking off major projects. The Roboti

On October 31, 2025, the students and teachers of Martin Van Buren embraced the spooky fun of Halloween by showing off their cool and creative costumes! The school is decorated with spooky decorations and surreal halloween figures. Many students come to school with creepy costumes and show off their creativity! Much of the costumes are talented creations of fictional characters from many different shows. Halloween was a fun and enjoyable day for all the students and staff of

The honor roll is one of the most respected traditions in high schools, celebrating students who achieve high academic performance. For many, earning a place on the list brings pride, confidence, and motivation. It validates the effort put into studying, completing assignments, and balancing school responsibilities, while inspiring students to set higher goals each semester. Schools maintain honor rolls to encourage excellence and provide clear benchmarks for achievement. Rec

Martin Van Buren High School continues to stand out as a positive and supportive environment for students. One of the biggest reasons the school is so successful is the ability to have and play so many sports. Whether students are interested in volleyball, basketball, football, track or any other athletic activities, there is always a team they can join to feel included. In addition to the sports programs, MVB also offers many clubs that help students explore their interests.

On Friday, October 3, 2025, in the cafeteria of Martin Van Buren high school, there was a club fair hosted featuring many different clubs including art club, media club, gardening club, badminton club, dance team, chess club {More clubs here}. During each grade's lunch period, each and every student has the ability to sign up for their desired club. Students from classes or the clubs sit at the table to explain how the club works and encourage students to join. With Martin Va