All remaining scheduled photography sessions with Lifetouch for this school year have been canceled. For the remainder of the school year, all student photography will be handled in-house by the district.
The safety and privacy of our students remain our top priority and will continue to guide our decisions. Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD.
Van ISD is aware of concerns regarding student photographs and our partnership with Lifetouch.
Please know that the safety of our students is always our top priority — both physically and digitally. As soon as this was brought to our attention, we began reviewing our current agreement to ensure student images are securely stored, used only for portrait and yearbook purposes, and fully compliant with FERPA and all applicable privacy laws.
If we cannot obtain clear, documented assurances regarding data security and image-use limitations, we will not continue this partnership.
We recognize the tremendous trust families place in us to protect their children, and that responsibility matters deeply. We will communicate clearly once our review is complete.
Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD.
Don Dunn
Van ISD Superintendent
Classes will resume Tuesday, February 17th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
Hat Day for a Cause 🧢 🎩 👒
This Friday, students may wear a hat for $1 to support a Van ISD family who lost their home in a house fire this weekend. All proceeds will go directly to the family.
When we come together, it makes a difference. Thank you for showing what #WeAreVan really means. ❤️
The TELPAS Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. If you have an EB (Emergent Bilingual/ESL) student, this meeting is for you! We invite you to attend our TELPAS Parent Information Meeting, which will provide general information about the TELPAS assessment and explain the ESL classes and support services offered throughout the school year.
TELPAS Parent Information Meeting
📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 J.E. Rhodes Elementary Library
Child care will be available during the meeting.
We hope you can join us for this informative session. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Berta Campa at bertha.campa@vanisd.org
We’re looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow (Jan 29th) and getting back into our normal routine! See you soon, Vandals!
Our focus remains on the safety of our students and staff as we continue to monitor conditions across our district. Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
Please continue to monitor Van ISD’s social media channels, website, and mobile app for the most up-to-date information regarding closures. We hope all of our Vandals are staying warm and safe! #WeAreVan
Due to icy road conditions, Van ISD will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions. Please watch Van ISD's social media channels, website, or mobile app for the most up to date information concerning these closures.
Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
Parents,
If you have an EB (Emergent Bilingual/ESL) student, this meeting is for you! We invite you to attend our TELPAS Parent Information Meeting, which will provide general information about the TELPAS assessment and explain the ESL classes and support services offered throughout the school year.
TELPAS Parent Information Meeting
📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 J.E. Rhodes Elementary Library
Child care will be available during the meeting.
We hope you can join us for this informative session. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Berta Campa at bertha.campa@vanisd.org
Si usted tiene un estudiante EB (Aprendiz del Idioma Inglés/ESL), ¡esta reunión es para usted! Los invitamos a asistir a nuestra próxima reunión informativa para padres sobre TELPAS, que brindará información general sobre la evaluación TELPAS y explicará las clases de ESL y los servicios de apoyo que se ofrecen a los estudiantes durante el año escolar.
Reunión de información para padres de TELPAS
Martes 27 de enero de 2026
6:00 a 7:00 p. m.
Biblioteca primaria JE Rhodes
Habrá cuidado de niños disponible durante la reunión.
Esperamos que nos acompañen en esta sesión informativa. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan más información, por favor, contacten a Berta Campa en bertha.campa@vanisd.org.
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
Varsity Girls will play at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity Boys at 7:15 PM.
With that in mind, now is a great time to remind families where to find the latest updates on potential school delays or closures in January and February. ❄️☃️🌨️
👉 Updates will be shared via text message and/or email, the Van ISD Facebook page, and the Live Feed section on the Van ISD website & mobile app.
👉 Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access to receive any closure or delay notices by text and/or email.
If you do not see a notice in any of these locations, classes will proceed as normal.
🎟Admission is “Donate What You Can.” Come support our talented students on stage! 👏
School will dismiss 3 hours before regular dismissal time.
This schedule adjustment allows our buses to complete all afternoon routes before heading to Sulphur Springs for the playoff game.
