Van Junior High School
7th - 8th Grade
It’s going to be a VERY busy week at VISD!
Be sure to check out the VISD Facebook page for all of the Homecoming events, activities, and details happening throughout the week!
📅 This Week at VJH:
MONDAY
Fundraiser Kick-Off
Volleyball vs. Mabank @ Mabank
Good luck, Lady Vandals! 🏐❤️
TUESDAY
7th Grade Picture Day
WEDNESDAY
8th Grade Picture Day + make-up pictures for anyone who missed Tuesday
THURSDAY
Dress-Up Day: Hawaiian — Shipwreck the Pirates! 🌴🌺
🏈 Football vs. Pittsburg @ Pittsburg
Good luck, Vandals! ❤️🖤
It’s a great week to be a Vandal! ❤️🖤 See less
Be sure to check out the VISD Facebook page for all of the Homecoming events, activities, and details happening throughout the week!
📅 This Week at VJH:
MONDAY
Fundraiser Kick-Off
Volleyball vs. Mabank @ Mabank
Good luck, Lady Vandals! 🏐❤️
TUESDAY
7th Grade Picture Day
WEDNESDAY
8th Grade Picture Day + make-up pictures for anyone who missed Tuesday
THURSDAY
Dress-Up Day: Hawaiian — Shipwreck the Pirates! 🌴🌺
🏈 Football vs. Pittsburg @ Pittsburg
Good luck, Vandals! ❤️🖤
It’s a great week to be a Vandal! ❤️🖤 See less
VJH Fall Picture Day is THIS WEEK!
Mark your calendars! Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15th: 7th
Wednesday, Sept. 16th- 8th/retakes
Picture Day forms were sent home with students this week. If your child did not receive a form, please reach out to the front office.
Please return the completed form on Picture Day.
💳 Please pay through the Van ISD Web Store using the link below, or scan the QR on the order form.
Mark your calendars! Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15th: 7th
Wednesday, Sept. 16th- 8th/retakes
Picture Day forms were sent home with students this week. If your child did not receive a form, please reach out to the front office.
Please return the completed form on Picture Day.
💳 Please pay through the Van ISD Web Store using the link below, or scan the QR on the order form.
🌱 GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FFA LEADERS! 🌱
It was a great day for Van FFA as our Van Junior High agriculture students participated in our annual Greenhand Camp! 💙💛
One of the best parts of FFA is watching leadership come full circle! Members of the Van High School FFA leadership team led this year’s camp, spending time with our junior high students through games, activities and plenty of fun while introducing them to the opportunities, traditions and leadership that come with being part of FFA.
Leading the way were our 2026–2027 VHS FFA officers:
💙 President — Langston Welch
💛 Vice President — Teaghan Reynolds
💙 Secretary — Zane Parker
💛 Treasurer — Alice Williams
💙 Reporter — Melody Hooks
💛 Sentinel — Bralynn White
💙 Student Advisor — Addison Rainey
💛 Committee Chair — Hailee Landaverde
Our Greenhands also had an important job of their own — electing their 2026–2027 Greenhand Officers! 👏
Congratulations to:
🌱 President — Everr Solis
🌱 Vice President — Braelynn Hearne
🌱 Secretary — William Byrd
🌱 Treasurer — Kingston Hilliard
🌱 Reporter — Beau Dinkins
🌱 Sentinel — Flint Parker
🌱 Student Advisor — Kimber Crow
We’re excited to watch these students step into leadership and begin making their own mark on Van FFA!
A special thank you to our agriculture teachers Mrs. Schlottman, Mr. Batie, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Fishman for investing in our students and helping provide experiences like Greenhand Camp that allow them to learn, connect and grow.
This year, our mission is “Lead the Legacy,” and Greenhand Camp was a perfect example of what that looks like — today’s leaders investing in tomorrow’s. 🌱
The legacy of Van FFA is in great hands! 💙💛
#LeadTheLegacy #VanFFA #GreenhandCamp #VandalProud #WeAreVan #VandalAdVANtage
It was a great day for Van FFA as our Van Junior High agriculture students participated in our annual Greenhand Camp! 💙💛
One of the best parts of FFA is watching leadership come full circle! Members of the Van High School FFA leadership team led this year’s camp, spending time with our junior high students through games, activities and plenty of fun while introducing them to the opportunities, traditions and leadership that come with being part of FFA.
Leading the way were our 2026–2027 VHS FFA officers:
💙 President — Langston Welch
💛 Vice President — Teaghan Reynolds
💙 Secretary — Zane Parker
💛 Treasurer — Alice Williams
💙 Reporter — Melody Hooks
💛 Sentinel — Bralynn White
💙 Student Advisor — Addison Rainey
💛 Committee Chair — Hailee Landaverde
Our Greenhands also had an important job of their own — electing their 2026–2027 Greenhand Officers! 👏
Congratulations to:
🌱 President — Everr Solis
🌱 Vice President — Braelynn Hearne
🌱 Secretary — William Byrd
🌱 Treasurer — Kingston Hilliard
🌱 Reporter — Beau Dinkins
🌱 Sentinel — Flint Parker
🌱 Student Advisor — Kimber Crow
We’re excited to watch these students step into leadership and begin making their own mark on Van FFA!
A special thank you to our agriculture teachers Mrs. Schlottman, Mr. Batie, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Fishman for investing in our students and helping provide experiences like Greenhand Camp that allow them to learn, connect and grow.
This year, our mission is “Lead the Legacy,” and Greenhand Camp was a perfect example of what that looks like — today’s leaders investing in tomorrow’s. 🌱
The legacy of Van FFA is in great hands! 💙💛
#LeadTheLegacy #VanFFA #GreenhandCamp #VandalProud #WeAreVan #VandalAdVANtage
Congratulations to Mrs. Braswell for being named our September Employee of the Month. Mrs. Braswell currently teaches 7th grade Texas History and 8th grade American History. She is a Vandal and Texan to the core. Thank you, Mrs. Braswell, for all you do for Van Junior High.
🏃♀️🏃♂️❤️ BIG RESULTS FROM A BIG MEET! ❤️🏃♂️🏃♀️
Our Vandal Cross Country runners took on a HUGE field of competitors in Sulphur Springs Friday and Saturday, and we had some outstanding individual finishes! 🔥
👏 Josh Diaz — 12th out of 254 runners!
Our Van Junior High girls also had a GREAT day on the course, with three Vandals finishing in the Top 25 out of 224 runners! ❤️
🏃♀️ Tenley Green — 9th of 224
🏃♀️ Sydney Diaz — 16th of 224
🏃♀️ Claire Calloway — 25th of 224
Those are some impressive finishes in a field that large! We’re proud of ALL of our runners for competing hard, gaining experience, and continuing to get better each time they step on the course. 💪
📍 NEXT UP: Our Varsity Vandals head to Wills Point on Thursday, September 10!
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan #VandalPride #RunVandalsRun
Our Vandal Cross Country runners took on a HUGE field of competitors in Sulphur Springs Friday and Saturday, and we had some outstanding individual finishes! 🔥
👏 Josh Diaz — 12th out of 254 runners!
Our Van Junior High girls also had a GREAT day on the course, with three Vandals finishing in the Top 25 out of 224 runners! ❤️
🏃♀️ Tenley Green — 9th of 224
🏃♀️ Sydney Diaz — 16th of 224
🏃♀️ Claire Calloway — 25th of 224
Those are some impressive finishes in a field that large! We’re proud of ALL of our runners for competing hard, gaining experience, and continuing to get better each time they step on the course. 💪
📍 NEXT UP: Our Varsity Vandals head to Wills Point on Thursday, September 10!
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan #VandalPride #RunVandalsRun
🏐🏈 It’s a great week to be a Vandal! ❤️🤍
This Thursday, our Lady Vandals Volleyball team takes on Kemp at home, and our Vandal Football team will battle Lindale at home!
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Vandals! 📣
Let’s go, Vandals! ❤️🤍
This Thursday, our Lady Vandals Volleyball team takes on Kemp at home, and our Vandal Football team will battle Lindale at home!
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Vandals! 📣
Let’s go, Vandals! ❤️🤍
🎉 Make Plans to Join the 2026 Vandal Homecoming Festivities! ❤️🤍
Theme: Huntin' for a Vandal Victory!
🏆 HOMECOMING PARADE
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕢 7:00 PM
Have a group that wants to participate? Apply here:
https://tinyurl.com/4rx6z7am
📌 Parade applications due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
✅ Once accepted, parade passes and lineup info will be emailed.
🚫 No walkers — floats only.
🎤 COMMUNITY PEP RALLY & 🔥 BONFIRE
📍 Field across from the Van ISD Administration Building (end of parade route)
Questions: grace.moseley@vanisd.org
🏐🏈 HOMECOMING GAMES
📅 Friday, September 25th
Lady Vandal Volleyball vs. Mabank – 4:30 PM
Vandal Football vs. Atlanta – 7:30 PM
There's no place like Vandal Land! ❤️🤍
#WeAreVan #VandalPride #VandalAdVANtage
Theme: Huntin' for a Vandal Victory!
🏆 HOMECOMING PARADE
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕢 7:00 PM
Have a group that wants to participate? Apply here:
https://tinyurl.com/4rx6z7am
📌 Parade applications due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
✅ Once accepted, parade passes and lineup info will be emailed.
🚫 No walkers — floats only.
🎤 COMMUNITY PEP RALLY & 🔥 BONFIRE
📍 Field across from the Van ISD Administration Building (end of parade route)
Questions: grace.moseley@vanisd.org
🏐🏈 HOMECOMING GAMES
📅 Friday, September 25th
Lady Vandal Volleyball vs. Mabank – 4:30 PM
Vandal Football vs. Atlanta – 7:30 PM
There's no place like Vandal Land! ❤️🤍
#WeAreVan #VandalPride #VandalAdVANtage
Reminder: Friday, September 4th, will be an early release day. School will be dismissed three hours before regular dismissal time.
Monday, September 7th, is a school holiday.
Classes will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
Happy Labor Day, Vandals!❤️
#WeAreVan
Monday, September 7th, is a school holiday.
Classes will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
Happy Labor Day, Vandals!❤️
#WeAreVan
Students of the week!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ FIRST MEET DOWN! ❤️
A great start to the season for Vandal Cross Country at Mineola last week!
The first meet always comes with a few nerves, but now we’ve got that one behind us. We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination, and fight our athletes showed on the course!
More importantly, we got our first look at some of our district competition. Now we know where we stand, we know what we need to work on, and it’s time to TRAIN HARD & RUN THEM DOWN! 💪🔥
One meet down. Plenty of work ahead. Let’s keep getting better!
📍 NEXT UP: SULPHUR SPRINGS
🏃 High School | Friday
🏃♀️ Junior High | Saturday
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan #VandalProud
A great start to the season for Vandal Cross Country at Mineola last week!
The first meet always comes with a few nerves, but now we’ve got that one behind us. We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination, and fight our athletes showed on the course!
More importantly, we got our first look at some of our district competition. Now we know where we stand, we know what we need to work on, and it’s time to TRAIN HARD & RUN THEM DOWN! 💪🔥
One meet down. Plenty of work ahead. Let’s keep getting better!
📍 NEXT UP: SULPHUR SPRINGS
🏃 High School | Friday
🏃♀️ Junior High | Saturday
#VandalCrossCountry #WeAreVan #VandalProud
💛 WEAR YELLOW FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS 💛
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and on Wednesday, September 2, we’re asking Vandal Land to WEAR YELLOW. 🎗️
For us, this fight is close to home.
On Wednesday, let’s fill our campuses with yellow as a visible reminder that no child fights alone. We wear yellow to support every child fighting cancer, stand with their families, and raise awareness for all those impacted by childhood cancer.
💛 Vandal Land stands together.
🎗️ Wear Yellow. Raise Awareness. Support the Fight.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #WearYellow #VandalStrong #WeAreVan
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and on Wednesday, September 2, we’re asking Vandal Land to WEAR YELLOW. 🎗️
For us, this fight is close to home.
On Wednesday, let’s fill our campuses with yellow as a visible reminder that no child fights alone. We wear yellow to support every child fighting cancer, stand with their families, and raise awareness for all those impacted by childhood cancer.
💛 Vandal Land stands together.
🎗️ Wear Yellow. Raise Awareness. Support the Fight.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #WearYellow #VandalStrong #WeAreVan
Here are the upcoming dates for September!
Don’t forget about the Van ISD Immunizations Clinic on September 2nd!
The deadline to sign up is TOMORROW!
Sign up here! https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Van%20ISD
The deadline to sign up is TOMORROW!
Sign up here! https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Van%20ISD
Proud of our Vandals of the Week!
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Friday, August 28, 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
🎓 It’s college Wednesday at VJH!
At VJH, we are proud to support colleges, universities, trade schools, and the military. We encourage our students to start thinking about their future and exploring the many paths available to them.
#CollegeWednesday #YouBelongAtVJH #FutureReady #VanISD
At VJH, we are proud to support colleges, universities, trade schools, and the military. We encourage our students to start thinking about their future and exploring the many paths available to them.
#CollegeWednesday #YouBelongAtVJH #FutureReady #VanISD
❤️📚 WELCOME BACK, VANDALS! 📚❤️
There is just something special about the first day of school! ✏️🍎
Today, the energy returned to our hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, and campuses as we officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
From first-day hugs and new friendships to familiar faces, excited teachers, and students ready to learn, there are already so many wonderful things happening across Van ISD. ❤️
But more than anything, today we are reminded of what a privilege it is to do what we do.
Every child who walks through our doors has been entrusted to our care, and we are incredibly thankful for each and every one of them. It is an honor to teach them, encourage them, challenge them, cheer for them, and watch them grow throughout the year. 🚌📚✏️🎨🎶🏈
We are equally grateful for the families and community who trust and support us along the way. Serving the students and families of Vandal Land is a privilege we never take for granted. ❤️
It's a GREAT day to be a Vandal! ❤️
#WeAreVan #VISDBack2School
More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2jWS
There is just something special about the first day of school! ✏️🍎
Today, the energy returned to our hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, and campuses as we officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
From first-day hugs and new friendships to familiar faces, excited teachers, and students ready to learn, there are already so many wonderful things happening across Van ISD. ❤️
But more than anything, today we are reminded of what a privilege it is to do what we do.
Every child who walks through our doors has been entrusted to our care, and we are incredibly thankful for each and every one of them. It is an honor to teach them, encourage them, challenge them, cheer for them, and watch them grow throughout the year. 🚌📚✏️🎨🎶🏈
We are equally grateful for the families and community who trust and support us along the way. Serving the students and families of Vandal Land is a privilege we never take for granted. ❤️
It's a GREAT day to be a Vandal! ❤️
#WeAreVan #VISDBack2School
More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2jWS
🚨 VANDAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CLARIFICATIONS 🚨
Vandal fans, please take note of a few important updates and clarifications to our 2026 football schedule!
📍 Friday, August 14
Scrimmage will be played AT Edgewood.
Subvarsity will begin at 5:30 with Varsity to follow.
📍 Thursday, August 20
Scrimmage will be played AT Corsicana.
Freshmen/JV will begin at 5:30 with Varsity to follow.
📍 BROWNSBORO WEEK — DATE CHANGES
Due to a lack of available area officials, our games against Brownsboro have been adjusted:
🏈 Wednesday, October 21
7th Grade • 8th Grade • Freshman • JV
🏈 Thursday, October 22
Varsity
Please make note of these changes on your calendars!
Vandal fans, please take note of a few important updates and clarifications to our 2026 football schedule!
📍 Friday, August 14
Scrimmage will be played AT Edgewood.
Subvarsity will begin at 5:30 with Varsity to follow.
📍 Thursday, August 20
Scrimmage will be played AT Corsicana.
Freshmen/JV will begin at 5:30 with Varsity to follow.
📍 BROWNSBORO WEEK — DATE CHANGES
Due to a lack of available area officials, our games against Brownsboro have been adjusted:
🏈 Wednesday, October 21
7th Grade • 8th Grade • Freshman • JV
🏈 Thursday, October 22
Varsity
Please make note of these changes on your calendars!
⏰📚 The first day of school is TOMORROW — Thursday, August 13! 🎉
Get those backpacks packed, first-day outfits ready, and alarms set — it’s almost time! 🎒✏️🍎
We can't wait to see you bright and early tomorrow morning, Vandals! ❤️
#WeAreVan
Get those backpacks packed, first-day outfits ready, and alarms set — it’s almost time! 🎒✏️🍎
We can't wait to see you bright and early tomorrow morning, Vandals! ❤️
#WeAreVan
We can not wait to see everyone tomorrow!!
