Van Independent School District
After High School Comes Opportunity
🌟❤️ LEGACY BEGINS WITH LEADERSHIP! ❤️🌟
Our Van High School Student Council has been busy putting leadership into action! After completing the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, these students took what they learned beyond the classroom and into their first project — the Million Book Giveaway! 📚
Leadership is more than a title. It’s learning to serve, influence, and make a difference in the lives of others, and we are proud to see our Student Council students embracing that mission.
The Million Book Giveaway gave our students an opportunity to turn their leadership training into meaningful action through the gift of books and a love of reading. ❤️📖
We are proud of these young leaders and can't wait to see how they continue to lead, serve, and leave their legacy throughout the year!
Because at Van High School, legacy begins with leadership. ❤️🤍
#VanHighSchool #StudentCouncil #ChickfilALeadershipAcademy #MillionBookGiveaway #StudentLeadership #WeAreVan #VandalProud
Our Van High School Student Council has been busy putting leadership into action! After completing the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, these students took what they learned beyond the classroom and into their first project — the Million Book Giveaway! 📚
Leadership is more than a title. It’s learning to serve, influence, and make a difference in the lives of others, and we are proud to see our Student Council students embracing that mission.
The Million Book Giveaway gave our students an opportunity to turn their leadership training into meaningful action through the gift of books and a love of reading. ❤️📖
We are proud of these young leaders and can't wait to see how they continue to lead, serve, and leave their legacy throughout the year!
Because at Van High School, legacy begins with leadership. ❤️🤍
#VanHighSchool #StudentCouncil #ChickfilALeadershipAcademy #MillionBookGiveaway #StudentLeadership #WeAreVan #VandalProud
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Friday, October 16, 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
Help us congratulate our Vandals of the Week and PE All-stars!!
⚾❤️ ONE MORE FALL GAME! 🤍⚾
Vandal Baseball wraps up its fall baseball schedule Tuesday night as the Vandals travel to Whitehouse to take on the Wildcats!
📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Whitehouse
#VandalBaseball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals #FallBall
🎨 Graphic Design: Makynna Monk, VHS iTeam
Vandal Baseball wraps up its fall baseball schedule Tuesday night as the Vandals travel to Whitehouse to take on the Wildcats!
📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Whitehouse
#VandalBaseball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals #FallBall
🎨 Graphic Design: Makynna Monk, VHS iTeam
📣👑 OUR VERY OWN QUEEN! 👑📣
Vandal Cheer is so proud to congratulate Varsity Cheerleader Melody Hooks on being crowned the 2026 Van Oil Queen! ❤️🤍👑
Whether she’s cheering on the Vandals from the sidelines or representing our community, Melody makes us proud, and we are so excited to celebrate this special honor with her!
#VandalCheer #VanOilQueen #QueenMelody #VandalProud #WeAreVan
Vandal Cheer is so proud to congratulate Varsity Cheerleader Melody Hooks on being crowned the 2026 Van Oil Queen! ❤️🤍👑
Whether she’s cheering on the Vandals from the sidelines or representing our community, Melody makes us proud, and we are so excited to celebrate this special honor with her!
#VandalCheer #VanOilQueen #QueenMelody #VandalProud #WeAreVan
Students of the week last week! So proud of both of them.
🏃♂️ Happy National Coaches Day to Coach Rainey and Coach Yeck, our awesome PE coaches! Thank you for all you do for our Vandals!
📚 Happy Instructional Coaches Day to Mrs. Parish, who supports our 4th–6th grade RLA teachers, and Ms. Multhaup, who supports our 4th–8th grade Math teachers! Thank you for all the help, support, and encouragement you give our teachers and students!
We are thankful for each of you and all you do to make VMS a better place! ❤️
📚 Happy Instructional Coaches Day to Mrs. Parish, who supports our 4th–6th grade RLA teachers, and Ms. Multhaup, who supports our 4th–8th grade Math teachers! Thank you for all the help, support, and encouragement you give our teachers and students!
We are thankful for each of you and all you do to make VMS a better place! ❤️
🏐❤️ SENIOR NIGHT IN VANDAL LAND! 🤍🏐
Tuesday night is a special one as we celebrate SIX incredible Lady Vandal seniors and the time, heart, and hard work they’ve poured into Vandal Volleyball! ❤️
Come pack the gym, cheer on our seniors, and help us make their final home memories ones they’ll never forget as the Lady Vandals take on the Athens Hornets!
📅 Tuesday, October 13
📍 Van High School
⏰ 6:00 PM
And come hungry! 😋 The concession stand will have Chick-fil-A sandwiches AND Mr. Cookie available! 🍪🐔
#VandalVolleyball #SeniorNight #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Addison Rainey, VHS iTeam
Tuesday night is a special one as we celebrate SIX incredible Lady Vandal seniors and the time, heart, and hard work they’ve poured into Vandal Volleyball! ❤️
Come pack the gym, cheer on our seniors, and help us make their final home memories ones they’ll never forget as the Lady Vandals take on the Athens Hornets!
📅 Tuesday, October 13
📍 Van High School
⏰ 6:00 PM
And come hungry! 😋 The concession stand will have Chick-fil-A sandwiches AND Mr. Cookie available! 🍪🐔
#VandalVolleyball #SeniorNight #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Addison Rainey, VHS iTeam
🎾🔥 REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL — HERE WE GO! 🔥🎾
The playoff run continues for Vandal Tennis! ❤️🤍 After claiming the Bi-District Championship, the Vandals are back on the court today and ready to battle for a spot in the next round!
🏆 REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL
🆚 Bullard
📅 Monday, October 12
📍 Tyler High School
It’s win-or-go-home tennis, and our Vandals are ready to compete! LET’S KEEP THIS PLAYOFF RUN ROLLING! 🎾💪❤️
#VandalTennis #RegionalQuarterfinal #PlayoffTennis #WeAreVan #VandalProud See less
The playoff run continues for Vandal Tennis! ❤️🤍 After claiming the Bi-District Championship, the Vandals are back on the court today and ready to battle for a spot in the next round!
🏆 REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL
🆚 Bullard
📅 Monday, October 12
📍 Tyler High School
It’s win-or-go-home tennis, and our Vandals are ready to compete! LET’S KEEP THIS PLAYOFF RUN ROLLING! 🎾💪❤️
#VandalTennis #RegionalQuarterfinal #PlayoffTennis #WeAreVan #VandalProud See less
🏐🔥 FIVE-SET FIGHT — VANDALS WIN! ❤️🤍
What a night in Vandal Land! The Lady Vandals battled through FIVE sets and came out on top against the Canton Eagles at home!
🎓❤️ NEXT UP: SENIOR NIGHT!
Join us Tuesday as we celebrate our seniors and take on the Athens Hornets at home!
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #SeniorNight
What a night in Vandal Land! The Lady Vandals battled through FIVE sets and came out on top against the Canton Eagles at home!
🎓❤️ NEXT UP: SENIOR NIGHT!
Join us Tuesday as we celebrate our seniors and take on the Athens Hornets at home!
#VandalVolleyball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #SeniorNight
🎾🔥 VANDALS ADVANCE! ❤️🤍
REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS — HERE WE COME!
Vandal Varsity Tennis is moving on after a 10-4 victory over Jacksonville! 💪🎾
The Vandals battled hard and took care of business to punch their ticket to the Regional Quarterfinals, where they’ll face Bullard!
📍 Regional Quarterfinals vs. Bullard
📅 Date, time & location: TBD
Congratulations, Vandals! Keep it rolling! ❤️🤍🎾
#VandalTennis #WeAreVan #VandalProud #Playoffs #RegionalQuarterfinals See less
REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS — HERE WE COME!
Vandal Varsity Tennis is moving on after a 10-4 victory over Jacksonville! 💪🎾
The Vandals battled hard and took care of business to punch their ticket to the Regional Quarterfinals, where they’ll face Bullard!
📍 Regional Quarterfinals vs. Bullard
📅 Date, time & location: TBD
Congratulations, Vandals! Keep it rolling! ❤️🤍🎾
#VandalTennis #WeAreVan #VandalProud #Playoffs #RegionalQuarterfinals See less
❤️ AREA MATCH DAY! 🤍🎾
It’s MATCH DAY for Vandal Tennis, and the Vandals are ready for the next round of postseason play! 🔥
📍 AREA | Van vs. Jacksonville
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Matches begin at 9:30 AM
🎾 Tyler High School
The stakes are high and our Vandals are ready to compete! Let’s bring the RED & WHITE to Tyler and cheer them on as they battle for a spot in the next round! ❤️🤍
GOOD LUCK, VANDALS! 🎾💪
#VandalTennis #AreaMatch #Playoffs #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Ema Wilson, VHS iTeam
It’s MATCH DAY for Vandal Tennis, and the Vandals are ready for the next round of postseason play! 🔥
📍 AREA | Van vs. Jacksonville
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Matches begin at 9:30 AM
🎾 Tyler High School
The stakes are high and our Vandals are ready to compete! Let’s bring the RED & WHITE to Tyler and cheer them on as they battle for a spot in the next round! ❤️🤍
GOOD LUCK, VANDALS! 🎾💪
#VandalTennis #AreaMatch #Playoffs #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Ema Wilson, VHS iTeam
🎬📣 LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY! ❤️🤍
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land, and your Van Vandal Cheerleaders are ready to take the sidelines as the Vandals take on the Canton Eagles! 🏈🦅
🎥 Tonight’s theme: LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
MINI CHEER PERFORMANCE DURING 2ND QUARTER!
#VandalCheer #LightsCameraVictory #VandalFootball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Lilly Thompson, VHS iTeam
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land, and your Van Vandal Cheerleaders are ready to take the sidelines as the Vandals take on the Canton Eagles! 🏈🦅
🎥 Tonight’s theme: LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
MINI CHEER PERFORMANCE DURING 2ND QUARTER!
#VandalCheer #LightsCameraVictory #VandalFootball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Lilly Thompson, VHS iTeam
🏐🔥 GAME DAY | VAN vs. CANTON! ❤️🤍
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land! The Lady Vandals are back on their home court Friday for a big district matchup against the Canton Eagles! 🦅
📅 Friday, October 9
📍 Van High School
⏰ Varsity | 4:30 PM
🏐 JV1 & JV2 to follow
#VandalVolleyball #DistrictPlay #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Teaghan Reynolds, VHS iTeam
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land! The Lady Vandals are back on their home court Friday for a big district matchup against the Canton Eagles! 🦅
📅 Friday, October 9
📍 Van High School
⏰ Varsity | 4:30 PM
🏐 JV1 & JV2 to follow
#VandalVolleyball #DistrictPlay #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Teaghan Reynolds, VHS iTeam
🎬📣 LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY! ❤️🤍
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land, and your Van Vandal Cheerleaders are ready to take the sidelines as the Vandals take on the Canton Eagles! 🏈🦅
🎥 Tonight’s theme: LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
MINI CHEER PERFORMANCE DURING 2ND QUARTER!
#VandalCheer #LightsCameraVictory #VandalFootball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Lilly Thompson, VHS iTeam
It’s GAME DAY in Vandal Land, and your Van Vandal Cheerleaders are ready to take the sidelines as the Vandals take on the Canton Eagles! 🏈🦅
🎥 Tonight’s theme: LIGHTS, CAMERA, VICTORY!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
MINI CHEER PERFORMANCE DURING 2ND QUARTER!
#VandalCheer #LightsCameraVictory #VandalFootball #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Lilly Thompson, VHS iTeam
🏈🔥 GAME DAY | DISTRICT STARTS NOW! ❤️🤍
It’s time for DISTRICT FOOTBALL in Vandal Land! The Vandals open district play at home Friday night against the Canton Eagles, and we need Van Memorial Stadium PACKED! 💪
🏈 VAN vs. CANTON
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
🔥 DISTRICT OPENER
🎟️ Purchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3b3bvru4
Tickets purchased at the gate Friday night will be $7 — CASH ONLY.
🚪 THREE GATES WILL BE OPEN FOR ENTRY at 6:15 PM:
🔴 🟢 SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE | VAN + CANTON FANS
• Purchase tickets — $7 CASH ONLY
• Scan tickets purchased online
• Present district passes
🟢 EAST ENTRANCE | CANTON FANS
• Scan pre-purchased tickets
• Present passes
🔴 WEST ENTRANCE | VAN FANS
• Scan pre-purchased tickets
• Present passes
⭐ SENIORS & MILITARY: SHOW ID FOR FREE ENTRY AT ALL GATES
🚗 PLAN AHEAD & ARRIVE EARLY!
We are expecting a large crowd, so please anticipate increased traffic and parking congestion around Van Memorial Stadium. Give yourself plenty of time to park and enter the stadium before kickoff.
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME? WATCH LIVE:
https://tinyurl.com/7a5spn35
#VandalFootball #DistrictOpener #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Olivia Coleman, VHS iTeam
It’s time for DISTRICT FOOTBALL in Vandal Land! The Vandals open district play at home Friday night against the Canton Eagles, and we need Van Memorial Stadium PACKED! 💪
🏈 VAN vs. CANTON
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Kickoff | 7:30 PM
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
🔥 DISTRICT OPENER
🎟️ Purchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3b3bvru4
Tickets purchased at the gate Friday night will be $7 — CASH ONLY.
🚪 THREE GATES WILL BE OPEN FOR ENTRY at 6:15 PM:
🔴 🟢 SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE | VAN + CANTON FANS
• Purchase tickets — $7 CASH ONLY
• Scan tickets purchased online
• Present district passes
🟢 EAST ENTRANCE | CANTON FANS
• Scan pre-purchased tickets
• Present passes
🔴 WEST ENTRANCE | VAN FANS
• Scan pre-purchased tickets
• Present passes
⭐ SENIORS & MILITARY: SHOW ID FOR FREE ENTRY AT ALL GATES
🚗 PLAN AHEAD & ARRIVE EARLY!
We are expecting a large crowd, so please anticipate increased traffic and parking congestion around Van Memorial Stadium. Give yourself plenty of time to park and enter the stadium before kickoff.
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME? WATCH LIVE:
https://tinyurl.com/7a5spn35
#VandalFootball #DistrictOpener #WeAreVan #VandalProud #GoVandals
Graphic Design: Olivia Coleman, VHS iTeam
🎓❤️ 2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI | RUSSELL DuBOSE 🤍🎓
Van ISD and the Van ISD Education Foundation were proud to recognize Russell DuBose, Van High School Class of 1987, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award!
A Vandal through and through, Russell excelled in both athletics and academics during his time at VHS, lettering in football and earning numerous UIL honors in speaking and debate.
Following graduation, Russell embarked on an extraordinary 37-year career in the United States Army, serving in both active and reserve components and rising to the rank of Full Colonel. His service took him around the world, including Afghanistan, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, and South Korea. Among his many honors are the Bronze Star and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.
Russell has continued his commitment to leadership and service in his civilian career, where he serves as a senior leader in human resources and healthcare management. His expertise in healthcare reform has also earned national recognition.
From the halls of Van High School to a lifetime of distinguished service and leadership, Russell is an outstanding example of what it means to be Vandal Proud. ❤️🤍
Please join us in congratulating Russell DuBose on this well-deserved honor as our 2026 Van ISD Education Foundation Distinguished Alumnus! 👏🎉
#VandalProud #WeAreVan #DistinguishedAlumni #VanISDEducationFoundation
Van ISD and the Van ISD Education Foundation were proud to recognize Russell DuBose, Van High School Class of 1987, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award!
A Vandal through and through, Russell excelled in both athletics and academics during his time at VHS, lettering in football and earning numerous UIL honors in speaking and debate.
Following graduation, Russell embarked on an extraordinary 37-year career in the United States Army, serving in both active and reserve components and rising to the rank of Full Colonel. His service took him around the world, including Afghanistan, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, and South Korea. Among his many honors are the Bronze Star and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.
Russell has continued his commitment to leadership and service in his civilian career, where he serves as a senior leader in human resources and healthcare management. His expertise in healthcare reform has also earned national recognition.
From the halls of Van High School to a lifetime of distinguished service and leadership, Russell is an outstanding example of what it means to be Vandal Proud. ❤️🤍
Please join us in congratulating Russell DuBose on this well-deserved honor as our 2026 Van ISD Education Foundation Distinguished Alumnus! 👏🎉
#VandalProud #WeAreVan #DistinguishedAlumni #VanISDEducationFoundation
🚌🧠❤️ HANDS-ON LEARNING ON THE STEAM BUS!
Our 1st grade Vandals took their study of the human body beyond the classroom with a visit to the Van ISD STEAM Bus! Students rotated through three interactive stations designed to reinforce what they’ve been learning—and some of our Van High School students helped lead the way!
At each station, our first graders had a different way to explore the human body:
🥽 Virtual Field Trip — Students took a virtual journey inside a “giant’s body” while identifying different body parts. There was even some excited talk of jumping boogers and snot!
📍 ID & Location — Students practiced locating, identifying and spelling different parts of the body.
❤️ Quiver Heart — Using augmented reality, students explored the heart and learned more about its role as a muscle in the circulatory system.
We love seeing our older Vandals helping our youngest learners while giving them opportunities to explore, create and learn through technology! These are the kinds of experiences that make learning memorable. ❤️🤍
Big Opportunities. Small-Town Relationships. Ready for What Comes Next.
#WeAreVan #VandalProud #STEAMEducation #HandsOnLearning #VandalAdVANtage
Our 1st grade Vandals took their study of the human body beyond the classroom with a visit to the Van ISD STEAM Bus! Students rotated through three interactive stations designed to reinforce what they’ve been learning—and some of our Van High School students helped lead the way!
At each station, our first graders had a different way to explore the human body:
🥽 Virtual Field Trip — Students took a virtual journey inside a “giant’s body” while identifying different body parts. There was even some excited talk of jumping boogers and snot!
📍 ID & Location — Students practiced locating, identifying and spelling different parts of the body.
❤️ Quiver Heart — Using augmented reality, students explored the heart and learned more about its role as a muscle in the circulatory system.
We love seeing our older Vandals helping our youngest learners while giving them opportunities to explore, create and learn through technology! These are the kinds of experiences that make learning memorable. ❤️🤍
Big Opportunities. Small-Town Relationships. Ready for What Comes Next.
#WeAreVan #VandalProud #STEAMEducation #HandsOnLearning #VandalAdVANtage
A little late on posting, but it's never too late to celebrate our amazing Vandals of the Week and Art Award winners! 🎉🎨
We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments! ❤️
We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments! ❤️
🎃🎾 HALLOWEEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT! 🎾👻
Grab your doubles partner, pick out your best costume, and get ready for a spooky good time on the courts! Vandal Tennis is hosting a Halloween Doubles Tournament, and you won’t want to miss it! 🕸️🦇
📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Van High School Tennis Courts
💰 $30 per team
🎾 Doubles Only
And because it’s Halloween, tennis isn’t the only competition! Come dressed in your BEST COSTUME for a chance to win prizes! 👻🏆
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
🎃 Costume Contest + Prizes
Ready to play? Text Coach Feagan at (469) 796-6410 to enter!
Enjoy this throwback to our tournament in 2022! 🎾🎃
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19oUjHisPj/
#VandalTennis #HalloweenTennis #VandalProud #WeAreVan #GoVandals
Grab your doubles partner, pick out your best costume, and get ready for a spooky good time on the courts! Vandal Tennis is hosting a Halloween Doubles Tournament, and you won’t want to miss it! 🕸️🦇
📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Van High School Tennis Courts
💰 $30 per team
🎾 Doubles Only
And because it’s Halloween, tennis isn’t the only competition! Come dressed in your BEST COSTUME for a chance to win prizes! 👻🏆
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
🎃 Costume Contest + Prizes
Ready to play? Text Coach Feagan at (469) 796-6410 to enter!
Enjoy this throwback to our tournament in 2022! 🎾🎃
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19oUjHisPj/
#VandalTennis #HalloweenTennis #VandalProud #WeAreVan #GoVandals
