Van Independent School District
After High School Comes Opportunity
📢 Important Announcement
Please note that all Van ISD district and campus offices will be temporarily closed this morning, Tuesday, August 4, as our staff gathers for our annual District Convocation.
🕤 Offices and phone lines will be unavailable beginning at 9:30 a.m.
📞 All district and campus offices will reopen at 1:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding as we come together to prepare for an incredible 2026-2027 school year. We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back soon! ❤️
Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD!
#WeAreVan
📚🎉 2026-2027 Class Schedules Are Beginning to Roll Out! ❤️
The wait is over for some of our Vandal families!
✅ Van High School schedules are now available in Skyward.
✅ Van Junior High schedules are now available in Skyward.
⏳ J.E. Rhodes Elementary (PK-3) and Van Middle School (Grades 4-6) schedules will be released soon. Please stay tuned for updates from those campuses as they become available.
We know everyone is excited to see class assignments, and we appreciate your patience as each campus finalizes its schedules.
Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year! ❤️📚
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
The wait is over for some of our Vandal families!
✅ Van High School schedules are now available in Skyward.
✅ Van Junior High schedules are now available in Skyward.
⏳ J.E. Rhodes Elementary (PK-3) and Van Middle School (Grades 4-6) schedules will be released soon. Please stay tuned for updates from those campuses as they become available.
We know everyone is excited to see class assignments, and we appreciate your patience as each campus finalizes its schedules.
Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year! ❤️📚
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
📚❤️ Today we had the privilege of welcoming the newest members of #TeamVISD during our 2026-2027 New Teacher Orientation!
A huge thank you to Connections Church for graciously hosting us and providing a wonderful breakfast to start the day. We are so grateful for your hospitality and support of our schools! 🥞☕
Thank you to Dr. Dunn for officially welcoming our newest educators and sharing the vision of what makes Van ISD such a special place to serve. ❤️
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Van ISD Education Foundation for blessing each new teacher with a $100 classroom grant to help them prepare their classrooms for a successful school year. Your investment in our teachers is an investment in our students, and we are incredibly thankful! 🍎📚
We are excited for the impact they will have on our students, schools, and community.
❤️ #TeamVISD #WeAreVan
A huge thank you to Connections Church for graciously hosting us and providing a wonderful breakfast to start the day. We are so grateful for your hospitality and support of our schools! 🥞☕
Thank you to Dr. Dunn for officially welcoming our newest educators and sharing the vision of what makes Van ISD such a special place to serve. ❤️
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Van ISD Education Foundation for blessing each new teacher with a $100 classroom grant to help them prepare their classrooms for a successful school year. Your investment in our teachers is an investment in our students, and we are incredibly thankful! 🍎📚
We are excited for the impact they will have on our students, schools, and community.
❤️ #TeamVISD #WeAreVan
🏈❤️ CALLING ALL VANDAL FANS & COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS! ❤️🏈
The 2026 Vandal Football Program is now accepting advertisements for this season's home game programs! 📣
This is a great opportunity to:
🏆 Cheer on your favorite Vandal player
📸 Celebrate your senior
💼 Promote your local business
❤️ Show your support for Vandal Football
📄 Ad options are available in:
▪️ Full Page
▪️ Half Page
▪️ Quarter Page
✨ Businesses and families may update their ad for each home game (changes must be submitted 14 days before each home game).
📅 Ad order forms are due by August 12.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Germany using the information provided on the form.
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make another exciting season possible! ❤️🏈
#WeAreVan #VandalFootball
The 2026 Vandal Football Program is now accepting advertisements for this season's home game programs! 📣
This is a great opportunity to:
🏆 Cheer on your favorite Vandal player
📸 Celebrate your senior
💼 Promote your local business
❤️ Show your support for Vandal Football
📄 Ad options are available in:
▪️ Full Page
▪️ Half Page
▪️ Quarter Page
✨ Businesses and families may update their ad for each home game (changes must be submitted 14 days before each home game).
📅 Ad order forms are due by August 12.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Germany using the information provided on the form.
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make another exciting season possible! ❤️🏈
#WeAreVan #VandalFootball
We are proud of Van Middle School student, Caroline G. who will compete in the Pony Finals in Kentucky.
https://www.kltv.com/video/2026/07/29/east-texas-team-compete-pony-finals-kentucky/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYau1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYUhTOFdGdGxOWG1uU0Zac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNc9Xwec8Sh8Om6-dptRlKRYMXNYj6opfgDYrB8AtmnMbaqKcFild9TTcfj_aem_kzU6dlsSwZqw8tVo90fe8g
https://www.kltv.com/video/2026/07/29/east-texas-team-compete-pony-finals-kentucky/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYau1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYUhTOFdGdGxOWG1uU0Zac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNc9Xwec8Sh8Om6-dptRlKRYMXNYj6opfgDYrB8AtmnMbaqKcFild9TTcfj_aem_kzU6dlsSwZqw8tVo90fe8g
🏆 ALL-STATE HONORS! 🏆
A huge congratulations to Jailey Potter and Emerson Swoape on being named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 4A All-State Softball Team– Honorable Mention!
⭐ Jailey Potter– Pitcher
⭐ Emerson Swoape– Outfield
This is such a well-deserved honor and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and heart these girls put into our program every single day. We are so proud of the way they competed, represented Van, and left their mark on Lady Vandal Softball.
Congratulations, Jailey and Emerson! We couldn’t be more proud of you both! ❤️🥎
A huge congratulations to Jailey Potter and Emerson Swoape on being named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 4A All-State Softball Team– Honorable Mention!
⭐ Jailey Potter– Pitcher
⭐ Emerson Swoape– Outfield
This is such a well-deserved honor and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and heart these girls put into our program every single day. We are so proud of the way they competed, represented Van, and left their mark on Lady Vandal Softball.
Congratulations, Jailey and Emerson! We couldn’t be more proud of you both! ❤️🥎
✈️ Planning a family trip during the school year? Start here!
This handy guide puts all of our breaks, long weekends, and student holidays in one convenient place, making it easier to travel without missing valuable classroom time!
📅 Save it & share it: Which break are you already planning for? 👀
DISTRICT CALENDAR here: https://shorturl.at/HBcS4
#EveryDayMattersInVandalLand
❤️🤍 Twirl into fun with the Vandal Twirlers! 🤍❤️
Calling all future twirlers! ✨📣 If your child is entering Kindergarten through (edited to include) 6th grade, we invite them to join us for the 2026 Vandal Mini Twirling Camp!
Participants will learn basic baton twirling skills, make new friends, and have the exciting opportunity to perform under the Friday night lights at Van Memorial Stadium with our Vandal Twirlers! No experience is necessary—just come ready to have fun! ❤️
📅 Mini Twirling Camp
🗓️ Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Van High School Gym
🏈 Performance
🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Approximately 8:30 PM
📍 Mal Fowler Stadium
👧 Who: Students entering Kindergarten–*Updated to include 6th Grade
💲 Cost: $30 (includes a camp T-shirt 👕 and pizza 🍕)
📝 Registration deadline extended to: August 8th, 2026
https://vanschools.revtrak.net/mini-twirl-camp/
We can't wait to see our future Vandal Twirlers shine! ✨❤️🤍
#WeAreVan
🎉📚 NEW & RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 School Year! ❤️
⚠️ Please Note: The Skyward Mobile App is still experiencing technical difficulties. However, you should be able to complete registration using a web browser.
🆕 NEW STUDENTS
👉 https://shorturl.at/CDgmN
🔄 RETURNING STUDENTS
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduvantx/web/fwemnu01.w
👉 Log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm or update your child's information.
📅 Student schedules and classroom assignments will be available in Skyward Family Access by August 3 for families who have completed registration and updated their information.
🔑 Need help accessing your Family Access account?
If you've forgotten your password or need assistance, please contact your student's campus registrar:
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another amazing school year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
⚠️ Please Note: The Skyward Mobile App is still experiencing technical difficulties. However, you should be able to complete registration using a web browser.
🆕 NEW STUDENTS
👉 https://shorturl.at/CDgmN
🔄 RETURNING STUDENTS
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduvantx/web/fwemnu01.w
👉 Log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm or update your child's information.
📅 Student schedules and classroom assignments will be available in Skyward Family Access by August 3 for families who have completed registration and updated their information.
🔑 Need help accessing your Family Access account?
If you've forgotten your password or need assistance, please contact your student's campus registrar:
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another amazing school year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
Action Required for 9th–12th Grade Athletics Families
🏈🎺 Attention Van ISD Parents of 9th–12th Grade Athletes!
The UIL has transitioned to a new platform this summer for the required Previous Athletic Participation Form (PAPF).
All parents of students participating in UIL athletics or marching band must complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form through the Rank One Parent Portal.
Complete the form here:
🔗 https://vanisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx
Before You Begin
Create your Rank One Parent Portal account.
Your student's Student ID is their Van ISD lunch number.
If you do not know your student's lunch number, you can find it in Skyward as “Other ID”.
Important Information
All parents will be asked the following question:
"Has the student attended a school other than the school they are currently enrolled in during the past 12 months?"
Select "NO" if your student has attended only Van ISD during the past 12 months.
If you select "YES," please complete the form then email desmond.oliver@vanisd.org so we can assist with the UIL eligibility process.
Thank you for completing this required form.
❤️ #WeAreVan
Need assistance?
View the step-by-step parent guide:
🔗 https://hq.rankone.com/kb/uil/pro/filling-out-a-papf-form-as-a-parent-or-guardian
📚❤️ A huge THANK YOU to the Van Community Library for helping our students continue learning all summer long! ☀️📖
We are grateful for the incredible work the Van Community Library does to keep our students engaged through its outstanding Summer Reading Program! From exciting events and hands-on activities to special guest readers—including our very own Superintendent, Mr. Don Dunn—the library has created countless opportunities for children and families to learn, grow, and have fun together. 📚✨
Strong schools are built by strong communities, and we're thankful for community partners like the Van Community Library who invest in our students well beyond the classroom. ❤️
Thank you, Van Community Library, for inspiring a love of reading and lifelong learning in our Vandal students! ❤️
#WeAreVan #SummerReading #CommunityPartners #ReadersAreLeaders 📚
See post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/198A19JMmU/
We are grateful for the incredible work the Van Community Library does to keep our students engaged through its outstanding Summer Reading Program! From exciting events and hands-on activities to special guest readers—including our very own Superintendent, Mr. Don Dunn—the library has created countless opportunities for children and families to learn, grow, and have fun together. 📚✨
Strong schools are built by strong communities, and we're thankful for community partners like the Van Community Library who invest in our students well beyond the classroom. ❤️
Thank you, Van Community Library, for inspiring a love of reading and lifelong learning in our Vandal students! ❤️
#WeAreVan #SummerReading #CommunityPartners #ReadersAreLeaders 📚
See post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/198A19JMmU/
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
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
🎉📚 Please help us welcome Jonathan Barrera, the newest History Teacher and Coach at Van Junior High! ❤️
To introduce Jonathan to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
I attended the University of Texas at Arlington.
🏀 What are your past job experiences?
I have experience in education, coaching, and youth development. Most recently, I worked as a Division Leader and Basketball Director at Bridgton Sports Camp.
🌟 Fun Fact
I am a first-generation college graduate.
🎯 Hobbies
I enjoy watching and playing basketball, staying active, spending time with my family, and following sports.
❤️ Why are you most excited to work at Van ISD?
I am looking forward to living in a new area, meeting new people, and becoming the best teacher and coach I can be.
Please join us in giving Jonathan a warm Vandal welcome! ❤️
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Jonathan! We are so excited to have you and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make on our students and community.
#WeAreVan
To introduce Jonathan to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
I attended the University of Texas at Arlington.
🏀 What are your past job experiences?
I have experience in education, coaching, and youth development. Most recently, I worked as a Division Leader and Basketball Director at Bridgton Sports Camp.
🌟 Fun Fact
I am a first-generation college graduate.
🎯 Hobbies
I enjoy watching and playing basketball, staying active, spending time with my family, and following sports.
❤️ Why are you most excited to work at Van ISD?
I am looking forward to living in a new area, meeting new people, and becoming the best teacher and coach I can be.
Please join us in giving Jonathan a warm Vandal welcome! ❤️
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Jonathan! We are so excited to have you and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make on our students and community.
#WeAreVan
VJH Vandal Theatre:
Hey there! I will be serving as the junior high theatre/assistant high school theatre director! Here’s a little more info about me with a little more information to follow!
Looking forward to seeing you all during meet the teacher!!
Van Vandal Soccer:
Leadership isn’t just about what you do on the field —it’s about how you pour into the next generation.
This summer, Senior Easton Patterson has been spending his time giving private soccer lessons to young athletes, helping future Vandals grow their skills, build confidence, and fall even more in love with the game. 💪⚽️
We are incredibly proud to see him giving back to the community!
#VandalSoccer #WeAreVan
Leadership isn’t just about what you do on the field —it’s about how you pour into the next generation.
This summer, Senior Easton Patterson has been spending his time giving private soccer lessons to young athletes, helping future Vandals grow their skills, build confidence, and fall even more in love with the game. 💪⚽️
We are incredibly proud to see him giving back to the community!
#VandalSoccer #WeAreVan
📣 Attention Parents of Incoming 7th Graders!
Have you submitted your student's updated immunization record yet?
All 7th grade students are required to have proof of the following vaccines:
💉 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
💉 Meningitis (MCV4)
✅ Submit your updated immunization record by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewghqVJ1qrJvjZgc9P8A8GTlbe0LTfRWv_-dFuKo5JZ3VMlQ/viewform
Help us ensure your student is ready for a healthy and successful school year! Questions? Email Nurse Williams at
Kristen.Williams@vanisd.org
Have you submitted your student's updated immunization record yet?
All 7th grade students are required to have proof of the following vaccines:
💉 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
💉 Meningitis (MCV4)
✅ Submit your updated immunization record by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewghqVJ1qrJvjZgc9P8A8GTlbe0LTfRWv_-dFuKo5JZ3VMlQ/viewform
Help us ensure your student is ready for a healthy and successful school year! Questions? Email Nurse Williams at
Kristen.Williams@vanisd.org
RESERVED VANDAL FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC TODAY!!
Ticket Sales: July 27 – September 3
Click the following link to purchase your season tickets:
https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/tickets
Ticket Sales: July 27 – September 3
Click the following link to purchase your season tickets:
https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/tickets
Football season is right around the corner! 💪🏈
Check out the important dates below!
Check out the important dates below!
🏈 Mark your calendars for equipment pick-up. Students who cannot pick up equipment during the designated times will be given equipment on the first day of school.
✅ Incoming students that did not participate previously in athletics are required to have a physical on file before schools starts in order to practice.
📚 First day of school: Thursday, August 13th.
✅ Incoming students that did not participate previously in athletics are required to have a physical on file before schools starts in order to practice.
📚 First day of school: Thursday, August 13th.
🚨 Skyward Enrollment Update 🚨
We want to make you aware of a widespread Skyward system outage that is currently impacting school districts across the region. Unfortunately, this outage is preventing us from opening student enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year as scheduled.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We know many families are eager to complete enrollment, and our staff is ready to open the process as soon as Skyward restores service.
We will notify all families immediately through our website, Facebook page, and email as soon as enrollment becomes available.
#WeAreVan
We want to make you aware of a widespread Skyward system outage that is currently impacting school districts across the region. Unfortunately, this outage is preventing us from opening student enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year as scheduled.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We know many families are eager to complete enrollment, and our staff is ready to open the process as soon as Skyward restores service.
We will notify all families immediately through our website, Facebook page, and email as soon as enrollment becomes available.
#WeAreVan
