Van High School
9th - 12th Grade
🚌❤️ 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!!
Join us in wearing RED this Friday to support one of our very own Vandals! ❤️
Friday is an important day for 6th grader Ryder Shaw as he receives test results and continues treatment in his fight against leukemia.
Let's come together as a district to show Ryder and the Shaw family that they are surrounded by love and support, because no Vandal fights alone! 💪 #WeAreVan
Friday is an important day for 6th grader Ryder Shaw as he receives test results and continues treatment in his fight against leukemia.
Let's come together as a district to show Ryder and the Shaw family that they are surrounded by love and support, because no Vandal fights alone! 💪 #WeAreVan
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Submission deadlines for Senior Night (photos & videos) AND Senior Yearbook Ads have been extended to April 2, 2026! 🎓 Please contact the VHS Journalism Department.
Senior Parents - Be on the lookout for your student's cap & gown photos in your inbox! 📩 🎓 You will receive them from jgnuffsaid@yahoo.com. If you do not receive your child's photos by March 31st, please reach out to the VHS Journalism Department.
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 6th, is a Student Holiday/Staff Work Day, and next week (March 9-13) is SPRING BREAK! We’ll see everyone back on campus Monday, March 16th! 🎉☀️
The Van vs. Mabank softball game originally scheduled for Friday in Van has been moved to Thursday at 6:00 pm in Van due to possible weather conditions.
Van ISD has discontinued its partnership with Lifetouch.
All remaining scheduled photography sessions with Lifetouch for this school year have been canceled. For the remainder of the school year, all student photography will be handled in-house by the district.
The safety and privacy of our students remain our top priority and will continue to guide our decisions. Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD.
All remaining scheduled photography sessions with Lifetouch for this school year have been canceled. For the remainder of the school year, all student photography will be handled in-house by the district.
The safety and privacy of our students remain our top priority and will continue to guide our decisions. Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD.
Van ISD is aware of concerns regarding student photographs and our partnership with Lifetouch.
Please know that the safety of our students is always our top priority — both physically and digitally. As soon as this was brought to our attention, we began reviewing our current agreement to ensure student images are securely stored, used only for portrait and yearbook purposes, and fully compliant with FERPA and all applicable privacy laws.
If we cannot obtain clear, documented assurances regarding data security and image-use limitations, we will not continue this partnership.
We recognize the tremendous trust families place in us to protect their children, and that responsibility matters deeply. We will communicate clearly once our review is complete.
Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD.
Don Dunn
Van ISD Superintendent
