Van High School
9th - 12th Grade
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
CALLING ALL VANDAL VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI 📢‼️🏐
It’s time to start stretching, dust off your knee pads, and get ready for the annual Vandal Volleyball Alumni Tournament.
The tournament will be August 8th at 4 p.m.
🏐Team Entry fee is $60
❤️Each team captain must submit a registration for for their team.
🏐 Please register by August 5th
⬇️ Register your team using the link below ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfjZ0kOnqQ.../viewform...
It’s time to start stretching, dust off your knee pads, and get ready for the annual Vandal Volleyball Alumni Tournament.
The tournament will be August 8th at 4 p.m.
🏐Team Entry fee is $60
❤️Each team captain must submit a registration for for their team.
🏐 Please register by August 5th
⬇️ Register your team using the link below ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfjZ0kOnqQ.../viewform...
📆 Save the Date! 📆
Freshman Orientation is just around the corner!
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VHS Cafeteria
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to VHS!
#WeAreVan
Freshman Orientation is just around the corner!
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VHS Cafeteria
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to VHS!
#WeAreVan
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
🎉❤️ Please join us in welcoming Sam Reeves, the newest teacher and coach at Van High School! Even more special, Sam is a proud Van High School graduate, and we're thrilled to welcome him home to serve the next generation of Vandals! ❤️🎉
To help our Vandal community get to know Sam, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Gig 'Em!
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
After graduating, I spent a year as an Assistant Coach for Orlando Magic–Magic Gaming. This past year, I worked as a delivery driver for FedEx.
🎮 FUN FACT?
I coached and played video games professionally for multiple years!
🥏 HOBBIES?
I enjoy playing disc golf, volleyball, and video games in my free time!
❤️ WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT VAN ISD?
I'm excited for the opportunity to work alongside the coaches and teachers who played such an important role in shaping me into the person I am today.
❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Sam! We are so excited to have you back in Vandal Land and can't wait to see the impact you'll make on our students! ❤️
#WeAreVan
To help our Vandal community get to know Sam, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Gig 'Em!
💼 PREVIOUS JOBS?
After graduating, I spent a year as an Assistant Coach for Orlando Magic–Magic Gaming. This past year, I worked as a delivery driver for FedEx.
🎮 FUN FACT?
I coached and played video games professionally for multiple years!
🥏 HOBBIES?
I enjoy playing disc golf, volleyball, and video games in my free time!
❤️ WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT VAN ISD?
I'm excited for the opportunity to work alongside the coaches and teachers who played such an important role in shaping me into the person I am today.
❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Sam! We are so excited to have you back in Vandal Land and can't wait to see the impact you'll make on our students! ❤️
#WeAreVan
🥎🎉📚 Please help us welcome Mikaila Kenney, Van High School's newest Teacher and Head Softball Coach! ❤️🤍
To introduce Mikaila to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. 🎓🧡
🥎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I've spent the past two years at Arp ISD as the Head Softball Coach. 🥎🍎
⭐ FUN FACT?
I played four years of Division I softball between Marshall University and Lamar University! 💚⚾🧡
🎳✈️ HOBBIES?
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, bowling, and watching softball. ❤️👨👩👧👦✈️🎳🥎
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm excited to join a district with a strong tradition of excellence and become part of the Van community. ❤️🤍 I look forward to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff while making a positive impact both in the classroom and on the softball field. 🍎📚🥎
🎉❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Mikaila! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the classroom and as the leader of our Lady Vandal Softball program! 🥎🍎🎉
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
To introduce Mikaila to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. 🎓🧡
🥎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I've spent the past two years at Arp ISD as the Head Softball Coach. 🥎🍎
⭐ FUN FACT?
I played four years of Division I softball between Marshall University and Lamar University! 💚⚾🧡
🎳✈️ HOBBIES?
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, bowling, and watching softball. ❤️👨👩👧👦✈️🎳🥎
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm excited to join a district with a strong tradition of excellence and become part of the Van community. ❤️🤍 I look forward to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff while making a positive impact both in the classroom and on the softball field. 🍎📚🥎
🎉❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Mikaila! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the classroom and as the leader of our Lady Vandal Softball program! 🥎🍎🎉
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
🎉❤️ Please help us welcome HOME VHS alumni Wyatt Batie, the newest Ag Mechanics teacher at Van High School! ❤️🎉
To introduce Wyatt to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
East Texas A&M University–Commerce
🔧 PREVIOUS JOB?
Commercial HVAC Technician
🏡 FUN FACT?
My wife and I are currently building our home ourselves on our family's property, where we live alongside several of our family members!
🦌🎣 HOBBIES?
Hunting, fishing, and traveling with my family.
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
"I'm looking forward to getting to know the students and teaching them hands-on skills that no one can ever take away from them."
❤️🏡 Welcome home, Wyatt! We are so excited to have you back in Van and as part of #TeamVISD! We know you'll make a lasting impact on our students and our community.
❤️ #WeAreVan #TeamVISD #VandalPride #WelcomeHome
To introduce Wyatt to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
East Texas A&M University–Commerce
🔧 PREVIOUS JOB?
Commercial HVAC Technician
🏡 FUN FACT?
My wife and I are currently building our home ourselves on our family's property, where we live alongside several of our family members!
🦌🎣 HOBBIES?
Hunting, fishing, and traveling with my family.
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
"I'm looking forward to getting to know the students and teaching them hands-on skills that no one can ever take away from them."
❤️🏡 Welcome home, Wyatt! We are so excited to have you back in Van and as part of #TeamVISD! We know you'll make a lasting impact on our students and our community.
❤️ #WeAreVan #TeamVISD #VandalPride #WelcomeHome
🏀 Please welcome Matt Wingo, the newest Head Boys Basketball Coach at Van High School! 🏀
To introduce Matt to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
University of Jamestown (North Dakota)
📚 Previous jobs?
I spent seven years at Lone Oak High School, one year at Forney High School, and two years at Quinlan Ford.
🎉 Fun fact?
My two sons are already Vandals!!
⛳ Hobbies?
Spending time with family, golfing, and watching movies.
❤️Why are you most excited to work in Van ISD?
I am excited to join a well-established district and basketball program while building meaningful relationships within this great community.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Matt! We are so excited to have you!
#WeAreVan
To introduce Matt to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
University of Jamestown (North Dakota)
📚 Previous jobs?
I spent seven years at Lone Oak High School, one year at Forney High School, and two years at Quinlan Ford.
🎉 Fun fact?
My two sons are already Vandals!!
⛳ Hobbies?
Spending time with family, golfing, and watching movies.
❤️Why are you most excited to work in Van ISD?
I am excited to join a well-established district and basketball program while building meaningful relationships within this great community.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Matt! We are so excited to have you!
#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.
🍽️ 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
HAPPY GRADUATION WEEK! 🎓🎉❤️
We are hopeful to hold Friday night’s graduation ceremony at 8:00 PM as scheduled and will continue to closely monitor the weather.
If weather conditions do not allow us to safely hold the ceremony on Friday night, the backup plan is to move graduation to Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Stay tuned to official communications from Van ISD—including email, text alerts, and our Van ISD Facebook page—for all official updates. If you do not receive an update, please plan for graduation to proceed as scheduled on Friday night at 8:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and hope to see everyone Friday night! 🎓✨
#WeAreVan
We are hopeful to hold Friday night’s graduation ceremony at 8:00 PM as scheduled and will continue to closely monitor the weather.
If weather conditions do not allow us to safely hold the ceremony on Friday night, the backup plan is to move graduation to Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Stay tuned to official communications from Van ISD—including email, text alerts, and our Van ISD Facebook page—for all official updates. If you do not receive an update, please plan for graduation to proceed as scheduled on Friday night at 8:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and hope to see everyone Friday night! 🎓✨
#WeAreVan
REMINDER: The last day of school is this Thursday, May 21, 2026, and it will be an early release day for all Van ISD campuses to kick off summer break! ☀️
Students will be dismissed 3 hours earlier than their regular dismissal times.
Thank you for a great school year, Vandals! Wishing everyone a safe, restful summer ahead. ❤️
Students will be dismissed 3 hours earlier than their regular dismissal times.
Thank you for a great school year, Vandals! Wishing everyone a safe, restful summer ahead. ❤️
REMINDER! Senior Night is TOMORROW at 6 PM at the Van ISD Auditorium! 🎓
⚾ BASEBALL UPDATE ⚾
Tonight's baseball game has been canceled due to the weather. It will now be tomorrow night, April 22nd, at 7:00 PM.
Tonight's baseball game has been canceled due to the weather. It will now be tomorrow night, April 22nd, at 7:00 PM.
Reminder: Tomorrow, April 3rd, is a school holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6th. Have a great three-day weekend, Vandals!
⚽ SOCCER UPDATE!! ⚽ The boys' soccer playoff game was moved to LINDALE tomorrow night!!! The game will start at 8:00 PM, and Van is the home team!! Good luck, Vandals!!