🎾 BIG WIN FOR VANDAL TENNIS! ❤️🤍
Vandal Varsity picked up a BIG win today over the Kilgore Bulldogs! 💪
🔥 Official Score: 16-3
🎾 Overall Score: 19-6
Great work by our Vandals up and down the lineup! Keep it rolling! 👏
#VandalTennis #WeAreVan

Here are the 2026 football themes from Vandal Cheer!

🏐‼️Volleyball Tryouts - CHANGE! 🏐‼️

Please refer to this new schedule for volleyball tryouts as this has been updated since the parent meeting.

After school times will be opportunities for girls not in athletics to join tryouts. Cuts will now be posted Thursday morning.

Please make sure your student has an updated physical on file to participate.

I.C.Y.M.I.
(In case you missed it!)
We’re almost ready to kick off another AMAZING school year at Van ISD, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! ❤️
📚 MEET THE TEACHER IS TOMORROW — MONDAY, AUGUST 10! 🍎✏️
Come meet your teachers, visit your campus, and get ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year!
🏫 Meet the Teacher Schedule:
❤️ J.E. Rhodes Elementary | PK–3
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
❤️ Van Middle School | Grades 4–6
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
❤️ Van Junior High | Grades 7–8
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
🎒FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES — FOR THE 12TH YEAR! 🎉
Van ISD is proud to provide FREE school supplies to ALL Van ISD students for the 12th year in a row! 🥳✏️🖍️
Supplies will be waiting for students in their classrooms on the first day of school.
👉 Please note:
• Backpacks are NOT included.
• Van ISD did NOT provide school supply lists to retail stores.
📣 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN — IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Whether your student is entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, elementary, middle school, junior high, or high school, Van ISD is ready to welcome you! ❤️🖤
If you're having trouble with enrollment or need assistance with your student's schedule, please contact your campus. We are here to help!
👉 Families who already have siblings attending ANY Van ISD campus should enroll through their Skyward Family Access Account.
👉 Families NEW to Van ISD can begin online enrollment through https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/enrollment...
👉 For more information about our Pre-K program, https://www.vanisd.org/o/jres/page/pre-k...
⭐️⭐️Thursday, August 13th is our first day of school. We can't wait to welcome our 2026-2027 Vandals back to school! ❤️🖤
#WeAreVan #VanISD #VanVandals #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #SchoolSupplies #VanProud

It won't be long and Vandal Baseball will be back on the field!

📅 Mark your calendars!

LET’S PLAY BALL!
#VandalBaseball #FallBaseball

Day two of our Vandal Play Days:
Lindale at 9 a.m.
Spring Hill at 1 p.m.
pleasant Grove at 2 p.m.

🎤🌎 THE FINAL WORLD TOUR... is officially underway! 🌎🎤

Before the school year kicks off, we're giving a HUGE shoutout to our incredible 6th Grade Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Horton, as she embarks on her Final World Tour before retirement! ✈️📚❤️

After 35 amazing years in education, this will be Mrs. Horton's final stop and what a journey it has been!

🎓 Tour Stats:
🗺️ 12 subjects taught
🍎 7 grade levels
🏫 6 classrooms
⭐ 2 school districts
❤️Approximately 5,270 students inspired

As she begins her farewell tour, Mrs. Horton leaves us all with a message worth remembering:

"Thrive—choose to find joy every day!" 🌼

Join us this year as we celebrate an educator who has dedicated her life to making a difference, one student at a time. Here's to an unforgettable Final World Tour filled with laughter, memories, and the joy she's shared with generations of students.

Thank you, Mrs. Horton, for 35 incredible years of service. Let's make this last ride the best one yet! 🎉❤️🍎

#FinalWorldTour #ThankYouMrsHorton #35YearsOfExcellence #ChooseJoy #Thrive

PUTTING IN THE MILES! ❤️
While most are enjoying the final days of summer, our Vandal Cross Country runners are already putting in the work! 💪
Early mornings, tough miles, and plenty of determination — these Vandals know that the work they put in now will prepare them for the season ahead.
Keep working, Vandals! The season is almost here! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan

VANDAL VOLLEYBALL FAMILIES & FANS — WE NEED YOU! ❤️🏐
It takes an incredible team both on and off the court to make Vandal Athletics successful, and we'd love for you to be part of it!
🙌 The Van Athletic Booster Club is looking for volunteers to help work the concession stand during athletic events.
❤️ Support our Vandal student-athletes
🤝 Meet new friends and connect with other Vandal families
🌭 Serve our amazing community
🏆 Help make a difference, because every dollar raised through the concession stand goes directly back to support Vandal Athletics!
If you can spare a few hours, we'd love to have you on the team!
**FIRST AVAILABLE SHIFT IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH**
👉 Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/6H6Yw
#WeAreVan #VandalVolleyball #VandalAthletics #VandalBoosterClub

📢 VHS OFFICE CLOSURE 📢

Van High School will be CLOSED due to staff professional development on Friday, August 7, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Thank you for understanding, and we are looking forward to another amazing year at VHS! ❤️

#WeAreVan #AfterHighSchoolComesOpportunity

Meet Van’s Official McDonald’s MVP! 🍟
While the rest of us were sleeping, Colt Martin, a junior at Van High School, was camping out to earn the title of Van McDonald’s very first customer! 🏆
He was joined this morning by Brayden Martin and Cole Price as they celebrated the grand opening together.
Now that’s some serious dedication… or maybe someone just really wanted fries! 😂🍔
Congratulations, Colt, on making a little Van history!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1dCkLHbEX8/

Come out and watch our girls compete for the first scrimmages of the season!🏐❤️

Van plays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 🤩

STUDENT SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SKYWARD! 🎉📚
The wait is over! ❤️ Student schedules for all Van ISD campuses can now be viewed in Skyward Family Access.
📱💻 Simply log in to your Skyward account to see your child's schedule.
❓Need help accessing Skyward?
If you're having trouble logging in or viewing your student's information, please contact your child's campus office for assistance. Our staff will be happy to help!
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus (PK-2)
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus (2-3)
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School (4-6)
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School (7-8)
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School (9-12)
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another incredible school year! ❤️🖤
#WeAreVan #BackToSchool

📢 J.E. Rhodes Elementary Office Closure

Please note that J.E. Rhodes Elementary will be closed on Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, as our staff participates in campus-wide professional development and training in preparation for an amazing new school year.

🏫 Our office will reopen on Monday, August 10.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare to welcome our students back. We can't wait to see everyone soon!

❤️💙 #JERhodesElementary #WeAreVan

🎶🍟 Making some noise for a great new addition to our community! 🍟🎶

Today, members of the Van High School Percussion Line had the opportunity to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the new McDonald's in Van with an energetic performance!

We are proud of these talented students for representing the Vandal Band and Van ISD so well.

A special thank you to the construction company and the new owners for their generous donation to our band. Your support of our students and music program is greatly appreciated!

Congratulations on your grand opening, and welcome to Van! ❤️💙

#WeAreVan #VandalBand #CommunityPartners #VandalPride

Wild About Growth! 🌿🦒
What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year!
Van ISD staff gathered for our annual District Convocation with this year's safari-themed focus: Wild About Growth. From the moment the day began, our campuses brought the energy! Staff embraced the theme with khaki, animal prints, and creative costumes as they battled it out in a spirited competition for the coveted Spirit Stick.
🏆 Congratulations to Van High School, who claimed this year's Spirit Stick and earned bragging rights for the 2026–2027 school year!
The fun didn't stop there! We were thrilled to welcome The Creature Teacher, who introduced our staff to some amazing animal friends—including lizards, a kangaroo, and a red tailed BOA that only a few brave adventurers were willing to hold!
A heartfelt thank you to Valley Church for providing lunch for our staff for the 12th consecutive year. Your generosity and faithful support of Van ISD continue to be such a blessing to our district.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Becky Bristol from The Flower Connection, and the many generous donors who helped make lunch even more special by providing wonderful gifts and prizes for our team. Your kindness and investment in our educators are deeply appreciated.
Finally, a huge thank you to our outstanding Van ISD Curriculum Team for creating another unforgettable convocation. Your hard work, creativity, and encouragement inspired us to begin the year with renewed purpose, excitement, and a shared commitment to helping every student grow.
Here's to a year of learning, leadership, and growth. The adventure begins now!
More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1QTf
❤️🖤 #WeAreVan #WildAboutGrowth #TeamVISD

A new season is here, and the excitement is building!
📰 Be sure to check out this great feature from the Tyler Morning Telegraph highlighting the team, the upcoming season, and the excitement surrounding our new leadership.
❤️🏐 #WeAreVan #VandalVolleyball

https://tylerpaper.com/2026/08/04/van-enters-2026-volleyball-season-with-new-coach-looks-to-repeat-as-district-champion/

Skyward Mobile App Update
Good news! The Skyward Mobile App issue has been resolved for most users.
If you're still experiencing problems, please try the following:
✅ Delete the Skyward Mobile App from your device.
✅ Reinstall the app.
✅ Log in using your same username and password.
If reinstalling the app does not resolve the issue, please contact your child's campus for additional troubleshooting assistance.
Please Note: At this time, J.E. Rhodes Elementary and Van Middle School student schedules are not yet available in Skyward. We are continuing to work with Skyward to resolve this remaining issue as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
#WeAreVan

The first day of school is quickly approaching!

See below for important reminders and upcoming dates:
📌 Schedules will be available in Skyward on August 3rd. If you are able to access your schedule in Skyward, there is no need to visit the school to obtain a printed copy. All students will receive a paper copy on the first day of school.
📌 Students may purchase parking passes on the dates & times listed below for each grade level.

#WeAreVan
#AfterHighSchoolComesOpportunity

🍎📚 Investing in our teachers means investing in our students! ❤️
This week, our newest educators kicked off their journey with the Van ISD First-Year Teacher Academy! 🎉
Designed to equip and encourage our first-year teachers, this academy provides:
✅ Professional development
✅ Practical classroom strategies
✅ Goal setting and reflection
✅ A toolkit of resources for success
✅ The support of an experienced mentor
This is just the beginning! Throughout their first year in the classroom, these educators will participate in several academy sessions focused on building confidence, strengthening instructional practices, and ensuring they have the support they need to thrive.
At Van ISD, we believe great teachers deserve great support. We are committed to walking alongside our newest educators as they grow into effective, impactful teachers for our students.
Please join us in welcoming and encouraging these incredible educators as they begin their journey in Vandal Land! ❤️
#WeAreVan