❤️ GRANDPARENTS DAY AT J.E. RHODES — DAY 1! ❤️
“A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.” — Unknown
There was a little extra love in the halls of J.E. Rhodes today! 🥰
We kicked off our Grandparents Day celebrations, and judging by these smiles, our Vandals were pretty excited to welcome some very special guests to school. ❤️
And the fun is just beginning! We’ll continue welcoming grandparents by grade level and class through Thursday, September 17. We can’t wait to see even more generations of Vandals together throughout the week!
Thank you to every grandparent and special guest who joined us today. Our kids are loved BIG, and today it showed. ❤️
📸 Enjoy a few candid moments from Day 1!
#GrandparentsDay #JERhodesElementary #WeAreVan #VandalProud

🎾❤️ MATCH DAY — SCHEDULE CHANGE! ❤️🎾
Vandal Tennis is hitting the road TUESDAY for a district matchup against the Athens Hornets!
🚨 Please note: This match was originally scheduled for Thursday but has been moved up to Tuesday, September 15.
🎾 VAN vs. ATHENS
📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 Athens High School
#VandalTennis #MatchDay #WeAreVan #vandalproud
Graphic Design: CharLee Carr, VHS iTeam

⚾️ IT'S GAME DAY IN VANDAL LAND ⚾️
Home opener vs. Spring Hill. Come out and support your Vandals.
📍Van
⏰ 6:30 PM
#VandalBaseball #FallBall #WeAreVan #VandalPride
Graphic Design: Hudson Adkison, VHS iTeam

🏐❤️ GAME DAY | LADY VANDALS ON THE ROAD! 🤍🏐

It’s GAME DAY! We’re headed down the road to Canton tonight, ready to compete! 💪🔥

📅 Tuesday, September 15
🆚 Canton Eagles
📍 Canton High School
⏰ JV1/JV2 — 5:00 PM
🏐 Varsity — to follow


#VandalVolleyball #GameDay #WeAreVan #VandalProud

Graphic Design: Shaelyn Owens, VHS iTeam

🏃❤️ WILLS POINT MEET RESULTS! 🤍🏃
We had a solid day of racing last week at Wills Point, with strong performances across our Varsity and JV teams and several Vandals continuing to make strides this season!
🏅 TOP 15 FINISHERS
⭐ Josh Diaz — 8th, Varsity Boys
⭐ Hadley Green — 13th, Varsity Girls
Our Varsity Girls finished 5th overall, their best team finish of the season, in a very competitive field! 👏
❤️ Hadley Green — 13th
❤️ Cadence Raglin — 32nd
❤️ Kynslee Raglin — 34th
❤️ Natalie Marquez — 35th
❤️ Analia Landaverde — 50th
❤️ Arlin Velazquez — 54th
❤️ Jessica Helton — 62nd
On the Varsity Boys side, Josh Diaz led the way with his 8th-place finish, while all of our other Varsity runners finished inside the top 50!
🤍 Daniel Hayley — 46th
🤍 Alejandro Agudelo — 48th
🤍 Wyatt Hollander — 49th
Our JV Boys also put together a solid day! Mason Cooke finished 14th, Jaxson Cooke ran his best race of the season, and Maddex Roberson, Brayden Martin-Harrell, and Colten Shelton competed in their first races of the season!
We’re proud of the progress our runners continue to make each week! 💪
NEXT UP ➡️ Brookshire’s Challenge
📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan #VandalProud

We can't wait to share with you what we're working on! Stay tuned for our Fall Musical update!

It’s going to be a VERY busy week at VISD!
Be sure to check out the VISD Facebook page for all of the Homecoming events, activities, and details happening throughout the week!
📅 This Week at VJH:
MONDAY
Fundraiser Kick-Off
Volleyball vs. Mabank @ Mabank
Good luck, Lady Vandals! 🏐❤️
TUESDAY
7th Grade Picture Day
WEDNESDAY
8th Grade Picture Day + make-up pictures for anyone who missed Tuesday
THURSDAY
Dress-Up Day: Hawaiian — Shipwreck the Pirates! 🌴🌺
🏈 Football vs. Pittsburg @ Pittsburg
Good luck, Vandals! ❤️🖤
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🦁🌅 VHS HOMECOMING DANCE | SUNSET SOIRÉE 🌅🦁

Vandals, get ready for an unforgettable night under the golden Serengeti sunset! ✨ Van High School STUCO invites you to the 2026 Homecoming Dance!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 VHS Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets: $12
👗 Attire: Semi-Formal

Tickets will be on sale during lunches beginning September 14.

Bringing a guest from another school? Guest approval forms are available in the front office and must be turned in by Wednesday, September 22.

Grab your ticket, dress your best, and join us for a night to remember! 🪩✨

#VHSHomecoming2026 #SunsetSoiree #WeAreVan #VandalProud

Congratulations to our Vandals of the Week and PE All-Stars! Keep up the great work Vandals! ❤🎉

Congratulations VMS Students of the Week! Keep up the good work!
#WeAreVan

❤️ OPERATIONS MONDAY | SUPPORTING EDUCATION THROUGH SERVICE ❤️

So much of what keeps Van ISD moving happens behind the scenes — and today, we’re proud to recognize four outstanding leaders who help make it all happen!

👏 Adam Florey — Maintenance Supervisor
👏 David Gable — Custodial Supervisor
👏 Misty Purkey — Child Nutrition Director
👏 Roger Crawford — Transportation Supervisor

From keeping our campuses safe and clean to feeding our students, maintaining our facilities, and getting our Vandals where they need to go, these four lead teams whose work is essential to our district every single day.

We are grateful for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving Van ISD. Help us show them some Vandal appreciation! ❤️🤍

One team. One mission. Supporting Education Through Service.

#OperationsMonday #WeAreVan #VandalProud

📸🍂 VMS Fall Picture Day is THIS WEEK! 🍂📸
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 17th! 📅
Picture Day forms were sent home with students this week. If your child did not receive a form, please reach out to their teacher:
📚 4th & 5th Grade: Homeroom Teacher
📚 6th Grade: 1st Period Teacher
📸 Picture Package — $20
Includes:
• ONE 8x10
• TWO 5x7s
• ONE set of wallets
Please return the completed form on Picture Day.
💳 Please pay through the Van ISD Web Store using the link below, or scan the QR code on the Picture Day form.
https://tinyurl.com/3324ufnt
We can't wait to see all of our VMS Vandals smiling for the camera! 🤍📸
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VJH Fall Picture Day is THIS WEEK!

Mark your calendars! Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15th: 7th
Wednesday, Sept. 16th- 8th/retakes

Picture Day forms were sent home with students this week. If your child did not receive a form, please reach out to the front office.

Please return the completed form on Picture Day.

💳 Please pay through the Van ISD Web Store using the link below, or scan the QR on the order form.

🏰✨ A LITTLE DISNEY MAGIC. A WHOLE LOT OF VANDAL SPIRIT! 📣❤️

We’re ready to cheer on our Vandals as they take on the Lindale Eagles at HOME! Bring your favorite Disney look, your loudest cheers, and help us make it a magical night under the lights! 🏈✨

🆚 Van vs. Lindale
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🐭 Theme: DISNEY!

🎨 Graphic Design: Melody Hooks, VHS iTeam

#VandalCheer #VandalProud #WeAreVan

This year, we’re adding a little extra fun to our staff celebrations with a monthly attendance drawing! Staff members who are present throughout the month are entered for a chance to win a special little something extra.

We’re excited to announce Mrs. May as our August winner! 👏✨

Thank you, Mrs. May, for your dedication to J.E. Rhodes. We appreciate you and are so happy to celebrate you! ❤️

🚨🏈 IT’S GAME DAY IN VANDAL LAND! 🏈🚨

WEEK THREE | VANDALS vs. LINDALE EAGLES

There’s no place like HOME. ❤️🤍

Tonight, we finally get to run out under the lights at Van Memorial Stadium for our FIRST HOME GAME of the 2026 season!

🗓️ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
🦅 Lindale Eagles vs. Van Vandals
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM

But before kickoff, we have something very special to celebrate!

❤️ At 7:00 PM, we will proudly induct four outstanding educators into the Van ISD Faculty & Staff Hall of Fame:

⭐ Mrs. Pat Percifield Hargrave
⭐ Mrs. Brenda Kellam
⭐ Ms. Janice Mulford
⭐ Mr. Joddie Witte

COME EARLY and help us honor them!

🎟️ TICKETS: Purchase online before the game to SAVE MONEY and skip the long lines at the gate!
https://tinyurl.com/yew8dmcx

💸 AT THE GATE: CASH ONLY — ALL TICKETS $7 EACH

🚗 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: We’re expecting a BIG crowd tonight! Please plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry into Van Memorial Stadium.

📺 Can’t make it to the stadium? Van ISD plans to livestream tonight’s game on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/WUTXn--mHaY?feature=share

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME - THERE'S NO GAME LIKE VAN VS. LINDALE

LET’S GO! 🏈🔥

#VandalFootball #GameDay #WeAreVan #VandalProud #FridayNightLights

Graphic Design: Lily Thompson, VHS iTeam

🎉 We are so excited to celebrate our September Employee of the Month, Mrs. Merritt Brown! 🎉
Mrs. Brown plays a pivotal role in both of our buildings and is loved by so many. She is kind, dependable, and always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile and a positive attitude.
As our Littles’ librarian, she creates a welcoming place for our children, who absolutely adore her! We are incredibly grateful for everything she does and so proud to have her here at J.E. Rhodes.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Merritt Brown on this well-deserved recognition!

🏐🚨 IT’S GAME DAY IN VANDAL LAND! 🚨🏐

LADY VANDALS vs. LINDALE EAGLES

We’re HOME and ready for another big night of Vandal Volleyball! ❤️🤍

Tonight, we welcome the Lindale Eagles to Van High School, and we want to see Vandal Nation in the stands!

🗓️ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
🦅 Lindale Eagles vs. Lady Vandals
📍 Van High School Gym
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 JV1/JV2 to follow

Bring the energy. Bring the noise. Bring the RED & WHITE. ❤️🤍

PROTECT HOME COURT. LET’S GO, LADY VANDALS! 🔥🏐

#VandalVolleyball #GameDay #WeAreVan #VandalProud

📸 Graphic Design: Lily Thompson, VHS iTeam

❤️ VANDALS SERVING VANDALS! ❤️
Service is an important part of leadership, and our Van High School Student Council is putting that into action right here in Vandal Land!
STUCO members recently spent time after school volunteering at the Van ISD Education Foundation’s Vandal Vault, helping sort and organize clothing so items are ready for Van ISD students who may need them.
And this isn't just a one-time project! Our Student Council makes it a priority to volunteer at the Vandal Vault about once a month, spending a couple of hours after school helping keep the closet organized and ready to serve our students. ❤️
We’re proud of these Vandals for giving their time to quietly serve others and take care of their school community.
Sometimes leadership looks like standing in front. Sometimes it looks like staying after school, folding clothes and lending a hand wherever it’s needed. ❤️
Vandals taking care of Vandals — that's what it's all about!
#WeAreVan #VandalProud #VandalsServingVandals #VHSStudentCouncil #VandalAdVANtage

🌱 GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FFA LEADERS! 🌱

It was a great day for Van FFA as our Van Junior High agriculture students participated in our annual Greenhand Camp! 💙💛

One of the best parts of FFA is watching leadership come full circle! Members of the Van High School FFA leadership team led this year’s camp, spending time with our junior high students through games, activities and plenty of fun while introducing them to the opportunities, traditions and leadership that come with being part of FFA.

Leading the way were our 2026–2027 VHS FFA officers:

💙 President — Langston Welch
💛 Vice President — Teaghan Reynolds
💙 Secretary — Zane Parker
💛 Treasurer — Alice Williams
💙 Reporter — Melody Hooks
💛 Sentinel — Bralynn White
💙 Student Advisor — Addison Rainey
💛 Committee Chair — Hailee Landaverde

Our Greenhands also had an important job of their own — electing their 2026–2027 Greenhand Officers! 👏

Congratulations to:

🌱 President — Everr Solis
🌱 Vice President — Braelynn Hearne
🌱 Secretary — William Byrd
🌱 Treasurer — Kingston Hilliard
🌱 Reporter — Beau Dinkins
🌱 Sentinel — Flint Parker
🌱 Student Advisor — Kimber Crow

We’re excited to watch these students step into leadership and begin making their own mark on Van FFA!

A special thank you to our agriculture teachers Mrs. Schlottman, Mr. Batie, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Fishman for investing in our students and helping provide experiences like Greenhand Camp that allow them to learn, connect and grow.

This year, our mission is “Lead the Legacy,” and Greenhand Camp was a perfect example of what that looks like — today’s leaders investing in tomorrow’s. 🌱

The legacy of Van FFA is in great hands! 💙💛

#LeadTheLegacy #VanFFA #GreenhandCamp #VandalProud #WeAreVan #VandalAdVANtage