J.E. Rhodes Elementary School
Pre K - 3rd Grade
📢 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
✈️ 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
🚨 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
FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL VAN ISD STUDENTS! ✂️🖍️📓✏️📚
For the 12th year in a row, we are excited to provide FREE school supplies to all Van ISD students!!! These supplies will be waiting for students in their classrooms on the first day of school.
👉 Van ISD did NOT provide school supply lists to any retail stores.
🎒 Backpacks are NOT included in the free supplies.
#WeAreVan
For the 12th year in a row, we are excited to provide FREE school supplies to all Van ISD students!!! These supplies will be waiting for students in their classrooms on the first day of school.
👉 Van ISD did NOT provide school supply lists to any retail stores.
🎒 Backpacks are NOT included in the free supplies.
#WeAreVan
📌 Mark your calendars!
Meet the Teacher is Monday, August 10! 🎉
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
🏫 Van Middle School
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
🏫 Van Junior High
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
🎓 Van High School
📲 Student schedules will be available in Skyward on Monday, August 3.
🚗 Schedule Changes & Parking Permits
⭐ Seniors: Wednesday, August 5 | 8:30–12:00 PM & 1:30–3:30 PM
⭐ Juniors & Sophomores: Thursday, August 6 | 8:30–11:30 AM & 1:30–3:30 PM
📚 Freshman Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VHS Cafeteria
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
Meet the Teacher is Monday, August 10! 🎉
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
🏫 Van Middle School
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
🏫 Van Junior High
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
🎓 Van High School
📲 Student schedules will be available in Skyward on Monday, August 3.
🚗 Schedule Changes & Parking Permits
⭐ Seniors: Wednesday, August 5 | 8:30–12:00 PM & 1:30–3:30 PM
⭐ Juniors & Sophomores: Thursday, August 6 | 8:30–11:30 AM & 1:30–3:30 PM
📚 Freshman Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VHS Cafeteria
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
🍽️ Join the Van ISD Food Service Team! 🍽️
We are seeking full-time and substitute Food Service team members to help keep our students fueled and ready to learn each day! 🥗🍎
👉 Apply NOW! https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
We are seeking full-time and substitute Food Service team members to help keep our students fueled and ready to learn each day! 🥗🍎
👉 Apply NOW! https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
Thinking about subbing this school year? Or already on our sub list? Join us at our Substitute Orientation!
📅 When: August 11th
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Where: VHS, Chevron Room
It’s a great chance to get info, ask questions, and meet the team. Whether you're a returning sub or just curious, we’d love to see you there!
💬 Spread the word and tag a friend who might be interested! #WeAreVan
👇🏻RSVP HERE:
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📅 When: August 11th
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Where: VHS, Chevron Room
It’s a great chance to get info, ask questions, and meet the team. Whether you're a returning sub or just curious, we’d love to see you there!
💬 Spread the word and tag a friend who might be interested! #WeAreVan
👇🏻RSVP HERE:
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🤯🤯 DID YOU KNOW our Van ISD Grounds Crew maintains more than 300 ACRES EVERY WEEK?! 🌱🚜
And we're looking for a GROUNDSKEEPER to join this hardworking crew in the Van ISD Maintenance Department! 💪❤️
Ready to join #TeamVISD? Apply online today! 👇
🔗 Apply here: vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
And we're looking for a GROUNDSKEEPER to join this hardworking crew in the Van ISD Maintenance Department! 💪❤️
Ready to join #TeamVISD? Apply online today! 👇
🔗 Apply here: vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
🚌❤️ WE’RE HIRING BUS DRIVERS! ❤️🚌
Join #TeamVISD for the 2026-2027 school year! Van ISD is looking for dedicated bus drivers to help safely transport our students each day.
✅ Sign-on bonus available for drivers NEW to the district!
👉 Apply NOW! https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan
Join #TeamVISD for the 2026-2027 school year! Van ISD is looking for dedicated bus drivers to help safely transport our students each day.
✅ Sign-on bonus available for drivers NEW to the district!
👉 Apply NOW! https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/careers
#WeAreVan
🍎📚 WELCOME BACK TO VAN, STACEY SCHULER! 📚🍎
Please help us welcome Stacey Schuler back to Van ISD as a Kindergarten Teacher at J.E. Rhodes Elementary School! 🎉❤️ We are thrilled to have her back in Vandal Land!
To reintroduce Stacey to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from SFA with a master’s degree in education and a minor in Early Childhood Education.
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I’ve taught Pre-K through 4th grade for 14 years.
👑 FUN FACT?
I love princess movies! 👸✨
🌷🎨 HOBBIES?
My hobbies are gardening and painting—not that I’m good at either of them! 😄
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I’m looking forward to watching my kindergarteners play and learn. Most of all, I love how Vandals care about each other. ❤️
Welcome back to #TeamVISD, Stacey! 🎉❤️ We are so excited to have you back home in Vandal Land!
#WeAreVan
Please help us welcome Stacey Schuler back to Van ISD as a Kindergarten Teacher at J.E. Rhodes Elementary School! 🎉❤️ We are thrilled to have her back in Vandal Land!
To reintroduce Stacey to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from SFA with a master’s degree in education and a minor in Early Childhood Education.
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I’ve taught Pre-K through 4th grade for 14 years.
👑 FUN FACT?
I love princess movies! 👸✨
🌷🎨 HOBBIES?
My hobbies are gardening and painting—not that I’m good at either of them! 😄
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I’m looking forward to watching my kindergarteners play and learn. Most of all, I love how Vandals care about each other. ❤️
Welcome back to #TeamVISD, Stacey! 🎉❤️ We are so excited to have you back home in Vandal Land!
#WeAreVan
The Van ISD family was saddened to learn that Mrs. Peggy Allen, former receptionist at J.E. Rhodes Elementary, recently passed away.
Mrs. Allen greeted students, parents, staff, and visitors with kindness and warmth. Her patience and caring heart touched countless lives. She had a special gift for making every child feel important, valued, and loved, and her smile brightened the day of everyone who walked through the front doors.
The impact Mrs. Allen made on our school community will never be forgotten. We are grateful for the years she devoted to serving the students and families of Van ISD. Please join us in keeping her family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Dildy Allen Obituary
🎉🍎❤️ Please help us welcome HOME VHS alumna, Kelsey Carpenter, the newest Kindergarten Teacher at J.E. Rhodes Elementary! ❤️📚✏️
To re-introduce Kelsey to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with my bachelor's degree in Education. 📚🎓
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I have nine years of teaching experience, including five years teaching second grade at Lindale ISD and four years teaching fourth grade at Van ISD. ❤️🤍 I’ve also had the opportunity to serve in several long-term substitute teaching roles. I’m excited to begin this new chapter in Kindergarten! ✏️📖🍎
🎉 FUN FACT?
I was born in Louisiana but have never actually lived there! 💜💛⚜️
📚🎨 HOBBIES?
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy crafting and reading. 📖🧶 Most importantly, I love spending quality time with my husband, daughter, and our two Goldendoodles. 🐶🐶❤️ Whether we're relaxing at home or making new memories together, family time is my favorite! 🏡✨
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I am excited to return to Van ISD and begin my kindergarten journey with such a supportive school community. 🍎 I look forward to building meaningful relationships with my students and their families, working alongside an incredible team, and helping my students develop a lifelong love of learning. 📚❤️ It is a privilege to play a small part in such an important year of their educational journey.
🎉❤️ Welcome HOME, Kelsey! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to welcome you back to #TeamVISD and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make on our youngest Vandals! 🍎📚✏️
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
To re-introduce Kelsey to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with my bachelor's degree in Education. 📚🎓
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I have nine years of teaching experience, including five years teaching second grade at Lindale ISD and four years teaching fourth grade at Van ISD. ❤️🤍 I’ve also had the opportunity to serve in several long-term substitute teaching roles. I’m excited to begin this new chapter in Kindergarten! ✏️📖🍎
🎉 FUN FACT?
I was born in Louisiana but have never actually lived there! 💜💛⚜️
📚🎨 HOBBIES?
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy crafting and reading. 📖🧶 Most importantly, I love spending quality time with my husband, daughter, and our two Goldendoodles. 🐶🐶❤️ Whether we're relaxing at home or making new memories together, family time is my favorite! 🏡✨
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I am excited to return to Van ISD and begin my kindergarten journey with such a supportive school community. 🍎 I look forward to building meaningful relationships with my students and their families, working alongside an incredible team, and helping my students develop a lifelong love of learning. 📚❤️ It is a privilege to play a small part in such an important year of their educational journey.
🎉❤️ Welcome HOME, Kelsey! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to welcome you back to #TeamVISD and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make on our youngest Vandals! 🍎📚✏️
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
🎉🍎 Please help us welcome Courtney Allin, the newest Kindergarten Teacher at J.E. Rhodes Elementary School! 📚✏️❤️
To help introduce Courtney to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I recently graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. 💜💛 Geaux Tigers!
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
Before pursuing a career in education, I spent 13 years with Walmart, working in a variety of roles across the company—from distribution centers to retail locations.
🥾 FUN FACT?
I love to travel and have a goal of hiking in every national park! 🌲⛰️ My ultimate dream is to complete the Pacific Northwest Trail. 🥾✨
📚 HOBBIES?
I enjoy reading, playing video games with my brother, and traveling whenever I get the chance! 🎮📖✈️
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm most looking forward to building relationships with students, families, and coworkers while becoming part of a community that is dedicated to helping every child succeed. 🍎❤️
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Courtney! ❤️ We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the difference you'll make in the lives of our youngest learners! 🍎📚❤️
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
To help introduce Courtney to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I recently graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. 💜💛 Geaux Tigers!
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
Before pursuing a career in education, I spent 13 years with Walmart, working in a variety of roles across the company—from distribution centers to retail locations.
🥾 FUN FACT?
I love to travel and have a goal of hiking in every national park! 🌲⛰️ My ultimate dream is to complete the Pacific Northwest Trail. 🥾✨
📚 HOBBIES?
I enjoy reading, playing video games with my brother, and traveling whenever I get the chance! 🎮📖✈️
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm most looking forward to building relationships with students, families, and coworkers while becoming part of a community that is dedicated to helping every child succeed. 🍎❤️
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Courtney! ❤️ We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the difference you'll make in the lives of our youngest learners! 🍎📚❤️
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
Please welcome Jamie Bragg, the newest Pre-K Instructional Aide at J.E. Rhodes Elementary School! 🍎📚✨
To introduce Jamie to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
Trinity Valley Community College; Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
• 13 years at Brownsboro ISD
• 1½ years at Eustace ISD
⭐ FUN FACT?
Mary Poppins is my hero! ☂️✨
🐾 HOBBIES?
I enjoy reading my collection of Mary Higgins Clark books 📖, swimming 🏊♀️, and caring for my animals .
❤️💛 WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I am looking forward to making new friends, both big and small. 😊 I plan to treat every school day like a quest filled with tiny heroes 🦸♀️🦸♂️, unexpected twists 🎭, and a little classroom magic ✨🍎.
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Jamie! We are so excited to have you! ❤️💛
#WeAreVan 🏫❤️ ✨
To introduce Jamie to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
Trinity Valley Community College; Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
• 13 years at Brownsboro ISD
• 1½ years at Eustace ISD
⭐ FUN FACT?
Mary Poppins is my hero! ☂️✨
🐾 HOBBIES?
I enjoy reading my collection of Mary Higgins Clark books 📖, swimming 🏊♀️, and caring for my animals .
❤️💛 WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I am looking forward to making new friends, both big and small. 😊 I plan to treat every school day like a quest filled with tiny heroes 🦸♀️🦸♂️, unexpected twists 🎭, and a little classroom magic ✨🍎.
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Jamie! We are so excited to have you! ❤️💛
#WeAreVan 🏫❤️ ✨
J.E. Rhodes Elementary Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please welcome Macie Chaney, the newest teacher at J.E. Rhodes Elementary School!
To introduce Macie to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
The University of Texas at Tyler
💼 Previous jobs?
After completing my student teaching at Van in December, I had the opportunity to serve as a long-term substitute teacher in third grade and later in second grade.
🎉 Fun fact?
I was born and raised in Van Zandt County!
🌳 Hobbies?
I love writing and spending time outdoors, especially on the water.
❤️ What are you most excited about in Van ISD?
I am most excited about being part of such a tight-knit community.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Macie! We are so excited to have you as part of the Vandal family!
#WeAreVan
To introduce Macie to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
The University of Texas at Tyler
💼 Previous jobs?
After completing my student teaching at Van in December, I had the opportunity to serve as a long-term substitute teacher in third grade and later in second grade.
🎉 Fun fact?
I was born and raised in Van Zandt County!
🌳 Hobbies?
I love writing and spending time outdoors, especially on the water.
❤️ What are you most excited about in Van ISD?
I am most excited about being part of such a tight-knit community.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Macie! We are so excited to have you as part of the Vandal family!
#WeAreVan
STAAR scores are now available in Skyward Family Access!
To view your child’s STAAR scores, please follow the steps below:
⭐️ Log in to Skyward Family Access (use a desktop browser or, if using the mobile app, tap “Open in Browser”)
⭐️ Click on “District Links”
⭐️ Select “STAAR Scores” from the dropdown menu
If you experience any difficulty accessing Skyward, please contact your child’s campus for assistance.
To view your child’s STAAR scores, please follow the steps below:
⭐️ Log in to Skyward Family Access (use a desktop browser or, if using the mobile app, tap “Open in Browser”)
⭐️ Click on “District Links”
⭐️ Select “STAAR Scores” from the dropdown menu
If you experience any difficulty accessing Skyward, please contact your child’s campus for assistance.
