J.E. Rhodes Elementary School

Help us support one of our very own!❤️ This Wednesday, December 3rd, students can wear school-appropriate pajamas for $1 during our PJs for Mr. Peterson fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to Mr. Peterson and his family as they navigate unexpected expenses after recent fire damage to their home. #WeAreVan

EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: All Van ISD campuses will release 3 hours early on Friday, November 21st, due to the number of students and staff required to travel, and the need to use our Van ISD buses.

This schedule adjustment allows our buses to complete all afternoon routes before heading to Sulphur Springs for the playoff game.

PTO Family Night is TOMORROW at J.E. Rhodes! Doors open at 5:40 PM!

⭐ Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK!!! ⭐

Here is a master schedule of all the campus dress-up days in one place! Check your campus Facebook page for more details! We can't wait to see our students & staff dressed up and ready to celebrate living a safe and drug-free life! All students must be in dress code!

ONE 👏 MORE 👏 SLEEP 👏

We are excited to have all of our students back on campus for the first day of school TOMORROW, August 14th!!!

🚨 Parents: We Need Your Consent for Health Services! 🚨

New state laws mean we can’t provide even basic health services at school—like taking a temperature, applying a bandage, or giving an ice pack—without your permission.

⭐️ Emergency care will still be given if needed.

⭐️ To give consent, complete the Health Services Consent Form in your child’s online registration.

⭐️ Already registered? You STILL need to log in to Skyward Family Access and fill out this new form for each student.

If you have any questions, please email kristen.williams@vanisd.org

Our goal is to keep every Vandal safe, healthy, and ready to learn—but we need your permission first. Thank you for taking a moment to complete the form! ❤️

Schedules and classroom assignments will be posted to Skyward Family Access at 4:00 PM today for those who have updated their information.

🚨 RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!!🚨 It’s time to update your student’s information in Skyward Family Access! 👏 👉 Log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm/update your child’s information! 👉 Student schedules and classroom assignments will be available in Skyward Family Access by August 4th for those who have updated their information. 👉 If you have forgotten your password or need help accessing your Family Access account, please contact your student’s Campus Registrar listed below: J.E. Rhodes Elementary: bertha.campa@vanisd.org Van Intermediate School: stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org Van Middle School: julie.blalock@vanisd.org Van Junior High School: denna.perry@vanisd.org Van High School: shannon.ortega@vanisd.org #WeAreVan

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL VAN ISD STUDENTS! ✂️🖍️📓✏️📚 For the 11th 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.

📌 Mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 11th! 📌 Times for each campus are listed below! Freshman Orientation is scheduled for August 7th at 6:00 PM in the VHS Cafeteria! Watch Van High School's Facebook page for updates about schedule pick-up dates! 👏

📖 Reading isn't just for bedtime! Whether you're at the park, in the car, or waiting at the dentist's office – keep a book handy and turn everyday moments into reading time! 🚗🌳🦷 👉 Check out Week 5’s "Vandals Read!" materials and activities for Pre-K through 3rd grade HERE: https://bit.ly/VandalsReadSummerMaterials2025

🚨📱 New Cell Phone Law for Texas Students 📱🚨 A new state law will impact student cell phone use starting in the 2025–2026 school year. Texas House Bill 1481, signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, includes the following: ⭐ Students may not use cell phones inside school buildings during instructional hours. ⭐ All Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools must adopt and enforce policies to comply. Van ISD is currently reviewing our district policies to meet these new requirements. More details will be shared before the start of the school year so our families can prepare. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide the best possible learning environment for our students! ❤

When kids choose what they read, they're more likely to fall in love with books! ❤📚 Whether it's comics, cookbooks, or chapter books - let them lead the way! 👉 Check out Week 4’s "Vandals Read!" materials and activities for Pre-K through 2nd grade HERE: https://bit.ly/VandalsReadSummerMaterials2025 #WeAreVan #EveryDayMattersInVandalLand

Did you know? Reading helps kids remember more, stress less, and stay focused! 💭📚 It even builds vocabulary — one story at a time! 🤩 Let’s make reading a daily habit this summer, Vandals! ☀️ 👉 Check out Week 3’s "Vandals Read!" materials and activities for Pre-K through 2nd grade HERE: https://bit.ly/VandalsReadSummerMaterials2025

Studies show that bedtime stories help children sleep better AND learn more! 🌙✨ Trade screen time for story time tonight! 📚 Your child's brain will thank you! Check out Week 2's "Vandals Read!" material and activities for Pre-K through 3rd grade HERE: https://bit.ly/VandalsReadSummerMaterials2025 #WeAreVan #EveryDayMattersInVandalLand

Did you know that reading just 20 minutes a day exposes your child to over a million words a year? 📚 Make reading a part of your daily routine and give your child a lifelong learning advantage! 🤩 ✨ Week 1 "Vandals Read!" materials are here for Pre-K through 2nd grade! This week’s resource includes a free book PDF, plus fun questions and activities you can do together. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/VandalsReadSummerMaterials2025 #WeAreVan #EveryDayMattersInVandalLand

REMINDER: The last day of school, Friday, May 23, 2025 will be an early release day to kick off Summer Break! ☀️ School will be dismissed 3 hours before regular dismissal time.

Due to anticipated inclement weather this afternoon, all Van ISD campuses will release early today at 12:30 PM. Buses will also run at this time. The safety of our students, parents, teachers, and bus drivers is our top priority.

Judah’s got heart—and a lot of it! 🫀💥 J.E. Rhodes Elementary 1st grader Judah Leal raised $1,190.18 for the Kids Heart Challenge, landing him at #7 in all of East Texas! He was celebrated with a Van-tastic award at Monday’s board meeting. 👏👏 Way to go, Judah! 🌟🎉