Van Junior High School
7th - 8th Grade
❤️🤍 REMINDER | RED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! 🤍❤️
Vandals, get those outfits ready! 👕🎩😎
📅 RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 26–30
This year, we’re celebrating TOGETHER across Van ISD!
❤️ ALL CAMPUSES. SAME DRESS-UP DAYS. ALL WEEK LONG! ❤️
From our littlest Vandals at J.E. Rhodes to our seniors at Van High School — students and staff across the district will be joining in the fun as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our students to make healthy, positive choices!
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreVan #VandalProud #VanISD
Vandals, get those outfits ready! 👕🎩😎
📅 RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 26–30
This year, we’re celebrating TOGETHER across Van ISD!
❤️ ALL CAMPUSES. SAME DRESS-UP DAYS. ALL WEEK LONG! ❤️
From our littlest Vandals at J.E. Rhodes to our seniors at Van High School — students and staff across the district will be joining in the fun as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and encourage our students to make healthy, positive choices!
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreVan #VandalProud #VanISD
🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE
VJH invites the parents and family members of our students who are veterans to join their Vandal for breakfast on Veterans Day!
VJH invites the parents and family members of our students who are veterans to join their Vandal for breakfast on Veterans Day!
Vandals of the Week!
Important October Dates at Van Junior High:
October is a busy month in Vandal Land! ❤️🤍 We want to make sure our families have the important dates they need as we move through the remainder of the month.
October is a busy month in Vandal Land! ❤️🤍 We want to make sure our families have the important dates they need as we move through the remainder of the month.
📸❤️ VJH FALL SPORTS PICTURE DAYS! ❤️📸
It’s time for our Van Junior High fall athletes to get camera ready!
VJH will have Fall Sports Picture Days on two dates:
📅 Tuesday, October 20
📣 Cheer • Twirl • Volleyball 🏐
📅 Monday, October 26
🏈 Football • Cross Country 🏃
Order forms will be sent home with students, so be on the lookout! ❤️🤍📸
#VanJuniorHigh #VandalProud #WeAreVan #VandalAthletics
It’s time for our Van Junior High fall athletes to get camera ready!
VJH will have Fall Sports Picture Days on two dates:
📅 Tuesday, October 20
📣 Cheer • Twirl • Volleyball 🏐
📅 Monday, October 26
🏈 Football • Cross Country 🏃
Order forms will be sent home with students, so be on the lookout! ❤️🤍📸
#VanJuniorHigh #VandalProud #WeAreVan #VandalAthletics
🚨PARENT MEETING INFO🚨
We will have our parent meetings for the upcoming boys basketball seasons starting next week
The JH Meeting will start at 6:30 pm in the junior highl cafeteria on Tuesday 10/20. The HS meeting will be the following Tuesday 10/27 at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.
Anybody wanting to attend tryouts NEEDS to be at this meeting with a parent, as well will cover important information regarding the season.
Excited to get rolling!
We will have our parent meetings for the upcoming boys basketball seasons starting next week
The JH Meeting will start at 6:30 pm in the junior highl cafeteria on Tuesday 10/20. The HS meeting will be the following Tuesday 10/27 at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.
Anybody wanting to attend tryouts NEEDS to be at this meeting with a parent, as well will cover important information regarding the season.
Excited to get rolling!
🏃❤️ DISTRICT MEET RESULTS | VANDAL CROSS COUNTRY ❤️🏃
What a way to wrap up a great season for Vandal Cross Country!
Our High School and Junior High runners competed at the District Meet, with 18 High School runners and 14 Junior High runners representing Van! ❤️🤍
A HUGE congratulations to Josh Diaz, who finished 2nd overall in the Varsity Boys division and PUNCHED HIS TICKET TO REGIONALS! 🎉🏅 We’re not finished yet, and we can’t wait to cheer Josh on as he represents Van at the Regional Meet!
We also want to congratulate Tenley Green on an outstanding 3rd-place overall finish in the Junior High Girls division! 👏❤️
I
t was a solid day to cap off a season we have so much to be proud of. Beyond the times and finishes, we are especially proud of the effort, commitment, and culture that have been established within this program under Coach Christenberry this year.
There is a lot to be excited about as we continue to GROW Vandal Cross Country! 🌱🏃
Congratulations to all of our runners on a great season — and LET’S GO, JOSH! REGIONALS BOUND! ❤️🤍🔥
#VandalCrossCountry #RegionalBound #DistrictMeet #WeAreVan #VandalProud
What a way to wrap up a great season for Vandal Cross Country!
Our High School and Junior High runners competed at the District Meet, with 18 High School runners and 14 Junior High runners representing Van! ❤️🤍
A HUGE congratulations to Josh Diaz, who finished 2nd overall in the Varsity Boys division and PUNCHED HIS TICKET TO REGIONALS! 🎉🏅 We’re not finished yet, and we can’t wait to cheer Josh on as he represents Van at the Regional Meet!
We also want to congratulate Tenley Green on an outstanding 3rd-place overall finish in the Junior High Girls division! 👏❤️
I
t was a solid day to cap off a season we have so much to be proud of. Beyond the times and finishes, we are especially proud of the effort, commitment, and culture that have been established within this program under Coach Christenberry this year.
There is a lot to be excited about as we continue to GROW Vandal Cross Country! 🌱🏃
Congratulations to all of our runners on a great season — and LET’S GO, JOSH! REGIONALS BOUND! ❤️🤍🔥
#VandalCrossCountry #RegionalBound #DistrictMeet #WeAreVan #VandalProud
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Friday, October 16, 2026, is an early release day. All Van ISD campuses will dismiss 3 hours early!! #WeAreVan
District Calendar: https://sl1nk.com/yqdfxeo
District Calendar: https://sl1nk.com/yqdfxeo
Students of the week last week! So proud of both of them.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Ben Clymer as our October Employee of the Month. Thank you for all you do for our band program.
❤️ SAVE THE DATES | RED RIBBON WEEK ❤️
📅 OCTOBER 26–30, 2026
It’s time to start planning those outfits, Vandals! 👕🎩😎
Van ISD will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26–30, and this year, we’re doing something a little different...
❤️ ALL VAN ISD CAMPUSES WILL HAVE THE SAME DRESS-UP DAYS! ❤️
From our littlest Vandals to our high school students and staff, we’ll be celebrating together all week long! Check out the graphic for each day’s theme and start planning—we can’t wait to see your creativity!
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest and longest-running annual awareness campaign dedicated to drug and violence prevention, encouraging students to make healthy, positive choices.
For now, SAVE THE DATES: OCTOBER 26–30! 📅
❤️ One district. One week. One message. ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreVan #VandalProud #VanISD
📅 OCTOBER 26–30, 2026
It’s time to start planning those outfits, Vandals! 👕🎩😎
Van ISD will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26–30, and this year, we’re doing something a little different...
❤️ ALL VAN ISD CAMPUSES WILL HAVE THE SAME DRESS-UP DAYS! ❤️
From our littlest Vandals to our high school students and staff, we’ll be celebrating together all week long! Check out the graphic for each day’s theme and start planning—we can’t wait to see your creativity!
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest and longest-running annual awareness campaign dedicated to drug and violence prevention, encouraging students to make healthy, positive choices.
For now, SAVE THE DATES: OCTOBER 26–30! 📅
❤️ One district. One week. One message. ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreVan #VandalProud #VanISD
📣❤️ IT’S OPERATIONS MONDAY IN VAN ISD! ❤️📣
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who work behind the scenes each day to keep Van ISD running and our students supported!
Our Operations Team includes the dedicated employees in Child Nutrition, Custodial Services, Transportation and Maintenance. Their jobs may look very different, but they share one important mission:
SUPPORTING EDUCATION THROUGH SERVICE. ❤️
Each month, we’re excited to spotlight four members of our Operations Team who have been recognized by their supervisors for the way they serve Van ISD. This month, help us celebrate:
👏 Wayne Purkey — Maintenance
👏 Mayra Gabriela Lara — Custodial
👏 Carla Smith — Child Nutrition
👏 Hailey Ferrell — Transportation
From keeping more than 100 A/C units running and making our schools clean and welcoming, to preparing meals for our students and safely getting them to and from school each day, these employees are a great example of the many people it takes to make education happen! ❤️
And check out our Van Middle School cafeteria crew proudly sporting their Operations shirts! We love seeing our teams represent the important role they play in supporting our students every single day.
Please join us in thanking Wayne, Mayra, Carla and Hailey—and ALL of our Operations employees—for the work they do for Vandal Land!
One team. One mission. Supporting Education Through Service.
#OperationsMonday #WeAreVan #TeamVISD #VandalProud
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who work behind the scenes each day to keep Van ISD running and our students supported!
Our Operations Team includes the dedicated employees in Child Nutrition, Custodial Services, Transportation and Maintenance. Their jobs may look very different, but they share one important mission:
SUPPORTING EDUCATION THROUGH SERVICE. ❤️
Each month, we’re excited to spotlight four members of our Operations Team who have been recognized by their supervisors for the way they serve Van ISD. This month, help us celebrate:
👏 Wayne Purkey — Maintenance
👏 Mayra Gabriela Lara — Custodial
👏 Carla Smith — Child Nutrition
👏 Hailey Ferrell — Transportation
From keeping more than 100 A/C units running and making our schools clean and welcoming, to preparing meals for our students and safely getting them to and from school each day, these employees are a great example of the many people it takes to make education happen! ❤️
And check out our Van Middle School cafeteria crew proudly sporting their Operations shirts! We love seeing our teams represent the important role they play in supporting our students every single day.
Please join us in thanking Wayne, Mayra, Carla and Hailey—and ALL of our Operations employees—for the work they do for Vandal Land!
One team. One mission. Supporting Education Through Service.
#OperationsMonday #WeAreVan #TeamVISD #VandalProud
🐾 HOMECOMING WEEK — DAY 3: PREDATOR vs. PREY! 🦌🐊
Day 3 of Homecoming dress-up week had Vandal Land on the hunt! ❤️🤍
From Predator to Prey, our Vandals across all FOUR campuses showed up ready for another fun day of Homecoming spirit!
And while everyone else was choosing sides… 📸 our cameras were preying on all the SMILES! 😁
There really is nothing quite like Homecoming in Vandal Land! ❤️🏹
#VandalHomecoming #WeAreVan #VandalProud #PreyVsPredator #VandalAdVANtage
Day 3 of Homecoming dress-up week had Vandal Land on the hunt! ❤️🤍
From Predator to Prey, our Vandals across all FOUR campuses showed up ready for another fun day of Homecoming spirit!
And while everyone else was choosing sides… 📸 our cameras were preying on all the SMILES! 😁
There really is nothing quite like Homecoming in Vandal Land! ❤️🏹
#VandalHomecoming #WeAreVan #VandalProud #PreyVsPredator #VandalAdVANtage
🍂❤️ FALL BREAK REMINDER! ❤️🍂
As you’re planning your week, Vandals, be sure to make note of our upcoming Fall Break!
📅 Wednesday, September 30 — Student Holiday
📅 Thursday, October 1 — School Holiday
📅 Friday, October 2 — School Holiday
After a busy Homecoming Week in Vandal Land, we hope our students, staff and families enjoy a few days to rest, recharge and spend time together!
District Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/3pcd79kb
#WeAreVan #VandalProud #FallBreak
As you’re planning your week, Vandals, be sure to make note of our upcoming Fall Break!
📅 Wednesday, September 30 — Student Holiday
📅 Thursday, October 1 — School Holiday
📅 Friday, October 2 — School Holiday
After a busy Homecoming Week in Vandal Land, we hope our students, staff and families enjoy a few days to rest, recharge and spend time together!
District Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/3pcd79kb
#WeAreVan #VandalProud #FallBreak
Students of the Week!
Shout out to our 7th and 8th grade A teams for placing 2nd place today in the Mineola tournament. We can’t wait to see what else you will accomplish this season and in the future!!! ❤️🏐❤️🏐
🖼️ 🎶 September 13th-19th - We have been busy celebrating National Arts in Education Week! The arts are an essential part of a complete education, our students at VJH benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity! We are thankful for our band, theatre, art, and choir teachers!
🏃♀️❤️ MEET DAY - WHOLE GANG VIBES! ❤️🏃♂️
Vandal Cross Country is back on the course Thursday, September 17 for the Brookshire’s Challenge at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park! 🌲🏃
Our Vandals are ready to compete and leave it all on the course!
📍 Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
341 State Park Road 2117 | Pittsburg, TX
⏰ Varsity Boys (3.1 miles) — 2:00 PM
⏰ Varsity Girls (2 miles) — 3:00 PM
⏰ Junior High Girls (2 miles) — 4:00 PM
⏰ Junior High Boys (2 miles) — 4:30 PM
There is a park entry fee of $5 or $@ per spectator.
#VandalCrossCountry #MeetDay #WeAreVan #VandalProud
Graphic Design: Shaelyn Owens, VHS iTeam
Vandal Cross Country is back on the course Thursday, September 17 for the Brookshire’s Challenge at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park! 🌲🏃
Our Vandals are ready to compete and leave it all on the course!
📍 Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
341 State Park Road 2117 | Pittsburg, TX
⏰ Varsity Boys (3.1 miles) — 2:00 PM
⏰ Varsity Girls (2 miles) — 3:00 PM
⏰ Junior High Girls (2 miles) — 4:00 PM
⏰ Junior High Boys (2 miles) — 4:30 PM
There is a park entry fee of $5 or $@ per spectator.
#VandalCrossCountry #MeetDay #WeAreVan #VandalProud
Graphic Design: Shaelyn Owens, VHS iTeam
Students of the week!
Vandal Cheer: Homecoming themes!!! ❤️🔥🏈📣
