Parents,
If you have an EB (Emergent Bilingual/ESL) student, this meeting is for you! We invite you to attend our TELPAS Parent Information Meeting, which will provide general information about the TELPAS assessment and explain the ESL classes and support services offered throughout the school year.
TELPAS Parent Information Meeting
📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 J.E. Rhodes Elementary Library
Child care will be available during the meeting.
We hope you can join us for this informative session. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Berta Campa at bertha.campa@vanisd.org
Si usted tiene un estudiante EB (Aprendiz del Idioma Inglés/ESL), ¡esta reunión es para usted! Los invitamos a asistir a nuestra próxima reunión informativa para padres sobre TELPAS, que brindará información general sobre la evaluación TELPAS y explicará las clases de ESL y los servicios de apoyo que se ofrecen a los estudiantes durante el año escolar.
Reunión de información para padres de TELPAS
Martes 27 de enero de 2026
6:00 a 7:00 p. m.
Biblioteca primaria JE Rhodes
Habrá cuidado de niños disponible durante la reunión.
Esperamos que nos acompañen en esta sesión informativa. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan más información, por favor, contacten a Berta Campa en bertha.campa@vanisd.org.
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
With that in mind, now is a great time to remind families where to find the latest updates on potential school delays or closures in January and February. ❄️☃️🌨️
👉 Updates will be shared via text message and/or email, the Van ISD Facebook page, and the Live Feed section on the Van ISD website & mobile app.
👉 Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access to receive any closure or delay notices by text and/or email.
If you do not see a notice in any of these locations, classes will proceed as normal.
🎟Admission is “Donate What You Can.” Come support our talented students on stage! 👏
School will dismiss 3 hours before regular dismissal time.
This schedule adjustment allows our buses to complete all afternoon routes before heading to Sulphur Springs for the playoff game.
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast from 7:45–8:45 a.m. in the VJH Library, followed by a Veterans Day Program at 9:00 a.m. in the Van ISD Auditorium, hosted by Van Middle School.
We look forward to honoring the men and women who have bravely served our country! 🇺🇸
It's the season of gratitude & giving thanks! 🍂🍁🦃 Check out November's Counselor’s Corner for updates on our coin drive, Feed the Hunger Week, and more!
Reminder: This Friday, October 31st, is an early release day! All campuses will dismiss 3 hours early.
If you have any questions, please contact ashley.mclellan@vanisd.org
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!
October is packed with fun and meaningful activities at Van Junior High! 🍂🧡👻🎃 Check out this month’s Counselor’s Corner for updates on Bullying Awareness Month, Red Ribbon Week, and tips for helping students build empathy and celebrate diversity!
This month, we’re focusing on student success—both in and out of the classroom—by encouraging strong study habits, better organization, and a positive, supportive school community.
💡 Tip for Parents: Ask your student how they practiced one study habit, one organization skill, and one act of kindness this week. These small check-ins help build lasting habits that stick!
Together, we’re creating a Vandal community where every student can grow, achieve, and thrive. ❤️🤍
We are excited to have all of our students back on campus for the first day of school TOMORROW, August 14th!!!
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! ❤️
Check out our August Counselor’s Corner newsletter from Mrs. McLellan! This month’s edition includes important upcoming dates, tips for easing back into the school routine, and our Focus of the Month: Back-to-School Success.
Let’s make it a great start to the school year! 🎉
