Van Independent School District
After High School Comes Opportunity
🏐 FORNEY TOURNAMENT — HERE WE COME! 🏐
Vandal Volleyball is hitting the road for three days of tournament action in Forney! ❤️🏐
THURSDAY,📍 Forney High School
🏐 11:00 AM | Court 4
🏐 12:00 PM | Court 4
🏐 3:00 PM | Court 4
FRIDAY,📍 Forney High School
🏐 3:00 PM | Court 4
🏐 4:00 PM | Court 2
SATURDAY,📍 Thelma Middle School
🏐 9:00 AM
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalPride
Vandal Volleyball is hitting the road for three days of tournament action in Forney! ❤️🏐
THURSDAY,📍 Forney High School
🏐 11:00 AM | Court 4
🏐 12:00 PM | Court 4
🏐 3:00 PM | Court 4
FRIDAY,📍 Forney High School
🏐 3:00 PM | Court 4
🏐 4:00 PM | Court 2
SATURDAY,📍 Thelma Middle School
🏐 9:00 AM
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalPride
Proud of our Vandals of the Week!
Congratulations to junior Lucas McCrae for being named the VHS Vandal of the Week!
Get to know Lucas:
-Lucas is the son of Martin and Angel McCrae.💙
-He participates in woodshop and is a member of the Bison Crew.🦬
-His favorite teacher is Mr. Duke, because “he’s always treated me like I’m special, you know, like I’m my own person and unique.”
-After high school, Lucas plans to possibly attend college in order to pursue a career as an entrepreneur, but he is also considering becoming a pastor. ✝️
What Lucas's teachers say about him:
"Recently, Lucas went above and beyond to show kindness and compassion to a fellow student who was having a difficult moment. He demonstrated empathy, kindness, and support, which embodies the true values of what it means to be a part of the Vandal community." ⭐️
#WeAreVan #AfterHighSchoolComesOpportunity
📷: Melody Hooks, VHS iTeam
Get to know Lucas:
-Lucas is the son of Martin and Angel McCrae.💙
-He participates in woodshop and is a member of the Bison Crew.🦬
-His favorite teacher is Mr. Duke, because “he’s always treated me like I’m special, you know, like I’m my own person and unique.”
-After high school, Lucas plans to possibly attend college in order to pursue a career as an entrepreneur, but he is also considering becoming a pastor. ✝️
What Lucas's teachers say about him:
"Recently, Lucas went above and beyond to show kindness and compassion to a fellow student who was having a difficult moment. He demonstrated empathy, kindness, and support, which embodies the true values of what it means to be a part of the Vandal community." ⭐️
#WeAreVan #AfterHighSchoolComesOpportunity
📷: Melody Hooks, VHS iTeam
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Friday, August 28, 2026, is an early release day. All Van ISD campuses will dismiss 3 hours early!! #WeAreVan
District Calendar: https://sl1nk.com/yqdfxeo
District Calendar: https://sl1nk.com/yqdfxeo
🏐❤️ FIVE SETS. ONE BIG VANDAL WIN! ❤️🏐
What. A. MATCH. 🔥
We battled it out with Bullard in a five-set thriller and came away with the WIN! 💪🏐 These girls kept fighting, stayed together and finished the job when it mattered most! ❤️
NEXT UP ➡️ FORNEY VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
📅 Thursday – Saturday
📍 Forney
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalPride
What. A. MATCH. 🔥
We battled it out with Bullard in a five-set thriller and came away with the WIN! 💪🏐 These girls kept fighting, stayed together and finished the job when it mattered most! ❤️
NEXT UP ➡️ FORNEY VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
📅 Thursday – Saturday
📍 Forney
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalPride
🏈❤️ GAME DAY INFO | VANDALS vs. ROUGHRIDERS ❤️🏈
Yes, it's Tuesday right now but we're got our eye on FRIDAY!
Vandal Football hits the road this Friday, August 28, to take on the Center Roughriders! Please note the updated kickoff time and important information for Vandal fans making the trip! 📣
📍 Van Vandals vs. Center Roughriders
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ UPDATED KICKOFF: 7:00 PM
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the gate. Center ISD is credit card ONLY — no cash will be accepted.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../L2VtYmVkL2FsbA...
🎫 All passes will be accepted.
🚨 CLEAR BAG POLICY
Center ISD has a clear bag policy in place for all sporting events. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags and one-gallon clear resealable storage bags are approved. Small non-clear bags no larger than the size of a hand are also permitted. Please see the attached graphic for complete details before heading to the game.
#VandalFootball #WeAreVan #FridayNightLights
Yes, it's Tuesday right now but we're got our eye on FRIDAY!
Vandal Football hits the road this Friday, August 28, to take on the Center Roughriders! Please note the updated kickoff time and important information for Vandal fans making the trip! 📣
📍 Van Vandals vs. Center Roughriders
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ UPDATED KICKOFF: 7:00 PM
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the gate. Center ISD is credit card ONLY — no cash will be accepted.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../L2VtYmVkL2FsbA...
🎫 All passes will be accepted.
🚨 CLEAR BAG POLICY
Center ISD has a clear bag policy in place for all sporting events. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags and one-gallon clear resealable storage bags are approved. Small non-clear bags no larger than the size of a hand are also permitted. Please see the attached graphic for complete details before heading to the game.
#VandalFootball #WeAreVan #FridayNightLights
🏆⚾ FIELD OF THE YEAR — AND THE CREW BEHIND IT! ⚾🏆
Vandal Baseball was recently named the Texas High School Baseball Turface Athletics 4A Baseball Field of the Year, and we want to recognize two of the people who help keep our field looking its best — Andrew Williams and Kevin Edwards! 👏🌱
Last night, our Van ISD Board of Trustees presented Andrew and Kevin with the Van-tastic Award, recognizing their hard work and dedication to making our natural-surface field one of the very best in the entire state of Texas! 🏆⚾❤️
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Vandal Baseball was recently named the Texas High School Baseball Turface Athletics 4A Baseball Field of the Year, and we want to recognize two of the people who help keep our field looking its best — Andrew Williams and Kevin Edwards! 👏🌱
Last night, our Van ISD Board of Trustees presented Andrew and Kevin with the Van-tastic Award, recognizing their hard work and dedication to making our natural-surface field one of the very best in the entire state of Texas! 🏆⚾❤️
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Congratulations, Jordan!
"Van’s Jordan Flodder has earned Tyler Morning Telegraph Volleyball Player of the Week honors for matches played Aug. 17-22.
The senior had 71 kills, 24 aces and six blocks for the Lady Vandals."
https://tylerpaper.com/2026/08/25/volleyball-notebook-vans-jordan-flodder-takes-weekly-honor-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6ql5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMWp5TGZNYlN0WFRQUVVsUlRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_xwcwNAbGoIyiJiJzMWYt-9-U8idQcHAZS1T7Z08Wd1QcjfQbyuW_jV1j-Y_aem_-H4xdqAxIlOwifNIGXhzdg
"Van’s Jordan Flodder has earned Tyler Morning Telegraph Volleyball Player of the Week honors for matches played Aug. 17-22.
The senior had 71 kills, 24 aces and six blocks for the Lady Vandals."
https://tylerpaper.com/2026/08/25/volleyball-notebook-vans-jordan-flodder-takes-weekly-honor-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6ql5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMWp5TGZNYlN0WFRQUVVsUlRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_xwcwNAbGoIyiJiJzMWYt-9-U8idQcHAZS1T7Z08Wd1QcjfQbyuW_jV1j-Y_aem_-H4xdqAxIlOwifNIGXhzdg
🌟 Good News Call of the Week! 🌟
We are so excited to celebrate Carson as our very first Good News Call of the Week! 📞🎉
Carson has been an exceptional Vandal as he transitions into 2nd grade! Every time we see Carson, he is helpful, listening, and following expectations. He consistently demonstrates what it means to Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Responsible. ❤️
We are so proud of you, Carson! Keep up the amazing work and showing everyone what it means to be a Vandal!
Congratulations, Carson! 🎉📞❤️
We are so excited to celebrate Carson as our very first Good News Call of the Week! 📞🎉
Carson has been an exceptional Vandal as he transitions into 2nd grade! Every time we see Carson, he is helpful, listening, and following expectations. He consistently demonstrates what it means to Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Responsible. ❤️
We are so proud of you, Carson! Keep up the amazing work and showing everyone what it means to be a Vandal!
Congratulations, Carson! 🎉📞❤️
The students got to knock the dust off the welders today, with their first day back in the shop since summer ended! 🧹🧑🏼🏭
There’s nothing quite like getting back to the hands-on learning that makes Ag classes so much fun! Today was all about getting reacquainted with the equipment, brushing up on those welding skills, and getting ready for another year of building, creating, and learning in the shop.
It’s officially time to fire up the welders and get to work! 🔥
There’s nothing quite like getting back to the hands-on learning that makes Ag classes so much fun! Today was all about getting reacquainted with the equipment, brushing up on those welding skills, and getting ready for another year of building, creating, and learning in the shop.
It’s officially time to fire up the welders and get to work! 🔥
Join us for the Van ISD Faculty & Staff Hall of Fame Reception as we recognize and celebrate these four outstanding educators whose dedication, service, and impact have helped shape generations of students and staff.
We look forward to honoring these remarkable individuals and celebrating their lasting contributions to Van ISD.
We look forward to honoring these remarkable individuals and celebrating their lasting contributions to Van ISD.
🏐 IT’S GAMEDAY IN VANDAL LAND! 🏐
The Lady Vandals are back on their HOME court tonight and ready to battle the Bullard Panthers! 🔥
🆚 Bullard
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 HOME
🏐JV1/JV2 play at 5:00 PM
#VandalVolleyball #Gameday #WeAreVan
The Lady Vandals are back on their HOME court tonight and ready to battle the Bullard Panthers! 🔥
🆚 Bullard
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 HOME
🏐JV1/JV2 play at 5:00 PM
#VandalVolleyball #Gameday #WeAreVan
🚨 TIME CHANGE | SEASON OPENER 🚨
Vandal Football is hitting the road to kick off the 2026 season against the Center Roughriders! 🏈❤️
Please note the UPDATED KICKOFF TIME: 7:00 PM ⏰
📍 AT Center
🏈 Vandals vs. Center Roughriders
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
#WeAreVan #VandalFootball #fridaynightlights
Graphic Design: Brynley Baetz, VHS iTeam
Vandal Football is hitting the road to kick off the 2026 season against the Center Roughriders! 🏈❤️
Please note the UPDATED KICKOFF TIME: 7:00 PM ⏰
📍 AT Center
🏈 Vandals vs. Center Roughriders
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
#WeAreVan #VandalFootball #fridaynightlights
Graphic Design: Brynley Baetz, VHS iTeam
Starting the week off with Vandal Pride! ❤ Congratulations to our Vandals of the Week and PE All-Stars‼️
Vandal Blooms made some special deliveries this week! 🌸💐
Our Floral Design students created beautiful bud vase arrangements to welcome our newest teachers to the district! We loved getting to share a little Vandal Blooms sunshine and give our new Vandals a warm welcome to Van ISD!
We are so excited to have you here and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll bring to our district! 🥳
Welcome to the Vandal family! ❤️🤍
Our Floral Design students created beautiful bud vase arrangements to welcome our newest teachers to the district! We loved getting to share a little Vandal Blooms sunshine and give our new Vandals a warm welcome to Van ISD!
We are so excited to have you here and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll bring to our district! 🥳
Welcome to the Vandal family! ❤️🤍
🏐 3RD PLACE FINISH FOR VANDAL VOLLEYBALL! ❤️🤍
The Lady Vandals wrapped up the Van Tournament with a 3rd place finish after another full day of volleyball!
🔥 WIN vs. Henderson
🏐 Loss vs. Paris
🔥 WIN vs. White Oak
A HUGE thank you to the Van Athletic Booster Club and Beani & Coco for keeping our players, coaches and fans fueled up throughout the day! We appreciate you supporting Vandal Volleyball! ❤️
Next up ➡️ BULLARD AT VAN!
📅 Tuesday, August 25
📍 HOME
⏰ JV1 & JV2 | 5:00 PM
🏐 Varsity to follow
Come pack the stands and cheer on your Lady Vandals! ❤️🤍
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalProud
The Lady Vandals wrapped up the Van Tournament with a 3rd place finish after another full day of volleyball!
🔥 WIN vs. Henderson
🏐 Loss vs. Paris
🔥 WIN vs. White Oak
A HUGE thank you to the Van Athletic Booster Club and Beani & Coco for keeping our players, coaches and fans fueled up throughout the day! We appreciate you supporting Vandal Volleyball! ❤️
Next up ➡️ BULLARD AT VAN!
📅 Tuesday, August 25
📍 HOME
⏰ JV1 & JV2 | 5:00 PM
🏐 Varsity to follow
Come pack the stands and cheer on your Lady Vandals! ❤️🤍
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalProud
🏐 SATURDAY IN VANDAL LAND! 🏐
Vandal Volleyball is back in action tomorrow for the Van Tourney — and we’re ready to KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE! 🔥
Our Lady Vandals are coming off a 3-0 day on Thursday and will hit the court bright and early Saturday morning!
⏰ First match: 8:00 AM
📍 Van Tourney
📅 Saturday, August 22
🏐JV1 plays Mineola at 9:00 AM
☕️ BONUS: Beani & Coco will be on-site serving up coffee from 7am - 1pm! Even better, they’re generously donating 10% of their proceeds back to the Vandal Volleyball program! 🤍🩷
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VanTourney
Graphic Design: Melody Hooks, VHS iTeam
Vandal Volleyball is back in action tomorrow for the Van Tourney — and we’re ready to KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE! 🔥
Our Lady Vandals are coming off a 3-0 day on Thursday and will hit the court bright and early Saturday morning!
⏰ First match: 8:00 AM
📍 Van Tourney
📅 Saturday, August 22
🏐JV1 plays Mineola at 9:00 AM
☕️ BONUS: Beani & Coco will be on-site serving up coffee from 7am - 1pm! Even better, they’re generously donating 10% of their proceeds back to the Vandal Volleyball program! 🤍🩷
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VanTourney
Graphic Design: Melody Hooks, VHS iTeam
Beginning Monday, August 24, J.E. Rhodes Elementary will implement a new morning drop-off procedure designed to improve student safety, efficiency, and traffic flow around our campus.
🚗 ALL PK–3 STUDENTS WILL NOW BE DROPPED OFF BEHIND THE CAMPUS.
New Drop-Off Route:
➡️ Enter the drop-off line from Texas Street or Highway 110 onto Pecan Street
➡️ Turn RIGHT onto Pennsylvania Street
➡️ Turn RIGHT onto Bois 'D Arc
➡️ Follow the line to the designated drop-off area behind the campus
➡️ All PK–3 students will be dropped off together
➡️ After drop-off, loop through the parking lot and exit the same way you entered via Bois 'D Arc
As we transition to this new procedure, we know there may be a few hiccups along the way. We greatly appreciate your patience, grace, and cooperation as our staff and families adjust to the new traffic flow.
❤️ You can help us keep the line moving!
Please stay alert while in the drop-off line and have your child ready to exit the vehicle when you reach the unloading area.
Our goal is to make morning arrival as safe and efficient as possible for every J.E. Rhodes student and family. Thank you for working with us as we make this important change!
📅 NEW PROCEDURE BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 24
#JERhodesElementary #WeAreVan
VIDEO: https://canva.link/d7mukfyqf1vazgx
🚗 ALL PK–3 STUDENTS WILL NOW BE DROPPED OFF BEHIND THE CAMPUS.
New Drop-Off Route:
➡️ Enter the drop-off line from Texas Street or Highway 110 onto Pecan Street
➡️ Turn RIGHT onto Pennsylvania Street
➡️ Turn RIGHT onto Bois 'D Arc
➡️ Follow the line to the designated drop-off area behind the campus
➡️ All PK–3 students will be dropped off together
➡️ After drop-off, loop through the parking lot and exit the same way you entered via Bois 'D Arc
As we transition to this new procedure, we know there may be a few hiccups along the way. We greatly appreciate your patience, grace, and cooperation as our staff and families adjust to the new traffic flow.
❤️ You can help us keep the line moving!
Please stay alert while in the drop-off line and have your child ready to exit the vehicle when you reach the unloading area.
Our goal is to make morning arrival as safe and efficient as possible for every J.E. Rhodes student and family. Thank you for working with us as we make this important change!
📅 NEW PROCEDURE BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 24
#JERhodesElementary #WeAreVan
VIDEO: https://canva.link/d7mukfyqf1vazgx
🎾 DISTRICT PLAY STARTS TODAY! 🎾
The Vandals open district play AT HOME this afternoon as they take on the Mabank Panthers!
📍 Home | Van High School Tennis Courts
🎾 Van vs. Mabank
⏰ 4:00 PM
#VandalTennis #WeAreVan #DistrictOpener
The Vandals open district play AT HOME this afternoon as they take on the Mabank Panthers!
📍 Home | Van High School Tennis Courts
🎾 Van vs. Mabank
⏰ 4:00 PM
#VandalTennis #WeAreVan #DistrictOpener
🏐 3 MATCHES. 3 WINS. 🏐
That’s a SWEEP for the Lady Vandals on Day 1 of the Van Tourney! 🔥
Vandal Volleyball picked up wins over:
🏐 Quitman
🏐 White Oak
🏐 Mineola
The Lady Vandals will be back on the court Saturday for another day of tournament action! Come out, pack the stands, and cheer them on! ❤️🤍
🥤 DON’T FORGET! Beani & Coco will be on-site Saturday, with 10% of their proceeds donated back to Vandal Volleyball!
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VanTourney
That’s a SWEEP for the Lady Vandals on Day 1 of the Van Tourney! 🔥
Vandal Volleyball picked up wins over:
🏐 Quitman
🏐 White Oak
🏐 Mineola
The Lady Vandals will be back on the court Saturday for another day of tournament action! Come out, pack the stands, and cheer them on! ❤️🤍
🥤 DON’T FORGET! Beani & Coco will be on-site Saturday, with 10% of their proceeds donated back to Vandal Volleyball!
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VanTourney
