Van Junior High School
7th - 8th Grade
VJH Vandal Theatre:
Hey there! I will be serving as the junior high theatre/assistant high school theatre director! Here’s a little more info about me with a little more information to follow!
Looking forward to seeing you all during meet the teacher!!
📣 Attention Parents of Incoming 7th Graders!
Have you submitted your student's updated immunization record yet?
All 7th grade students are required to have proof of the following vaccines:
💉 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
💉 Meningitis (MCV4)
✅ Submit your updated immunization record by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewghqVJ1qrJvjZgc9P8A8GTlbe0LTfRWv_-dFuKo5JZ3VMlQ/viewform
Help us ensure your student is ready for a healthy and successful school year! Questions? Email Nurse Williams at
Kristen.Williams@vanisd.org
Have you submitted your student's updated immunization record yet?
All 7th grade students are required to have proof of the following vaccines:
💉 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
💉 Meningitis (MCV4)
✅ Submit your updated immunization record by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewghqVJ1qrJvjZgc9P8A8GTlbe0LTfRWv_-dFuKo5JZ3VMlQ/viewform
Help us ensure your student is ready for a healthy and successful school year! Questions? Email Nurse Williams at
Kristen.Williams@vanisd.org
🗓️ Mark your calendars for a girl's athletics parent meeting.
If you are unable to to attend, please email Coach Oliver at: saidee.oliver@vanisd.org
Parent parking will be at the front of the school
If you are unable to to attend, please email Coach Oliver at: saidee.oliver@vanisd.org
Parent parking will be at the front of the school
🏈 Mark your calendars for equipment pick-up. Students who cannot pick up equipment during the designated times will be given equipment on the first day of school.
✅ Incoming students that did not participate previously in athletics are required to have a physical on file before schools starts in order to practice.
📚 First day of school: Thursday, August 13th.
✅ Incoming students that did not participate previously in athletics are required to have a physical on file before schools starts in order to practice.
📚 First day of school: Thursday, August 13th.
🚨 Skyward Enrollment Update 🚨
We want to make you aware of a widespread Skyward system outage that is currently impacting school districts across the region. Unfortunately, this outage is preventing us from opening student enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year as scheduled.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We know many families are eager to complete enrollment, and our staff is ready to open the process as soon as Skyward restores service.
We will notify all families immediately through our website, Facebook page, and email as soon as enrollment becomes available.
#WeAreVan
We want to make you aware of a widespread Skyward system outage that is currently impacting school districts across the region. Unfortunately, this outage is preventing us from opening student enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year as scheduled.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We know many families are eager to complete enrollment, and our staff is ready to open the process as soon as Skyward restores service.
We will notify all families immediately through our website, Facebook page, and email as soon as enrollment becomes available.
#WeAreVan
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
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:
https://forms.gle/oTUwTLjwKJNqSRyq6 See less
📅 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:
https://forms.gle/oTUwTLjwKJNqSRyq6 See less
🤯🤯 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 Emma Boggs, the newest teacher and coach at Van Junior High! ❤️📣
To help introduce Emma to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
"I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas."
💼 Previous jobs?
"I was an intern with the Tarleton Athletic Communications Department and served as a Graduate Assistant in the Tarleton Kinesiology Department."
🍌 Fun fact?
"I worked at a Texas Tailgaters Banana Ball game in Round Rock, Texas."
🎣 Hobbies?
"I love spending time with my husband and our puppy. You'll probably find us hunting, fishing, or cheering on our favorite teams at a sporting event."
❤️ What are you most excited about at Van ISD?
"I am excited to be part of a great community and build meaningful connections with my students."
❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Emma! We're thrilled to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make on our students and community!
#WeAreVan
To help introduce Emma to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
"I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas."
💼 Previous jobs?
"I was an intern with the Tarleton Athletic Communications Department and served as a Graduate Assistant in the Tarleton Kinesiology Department."
🍌 Fun fact?
"I worked at a Texas Tailgaters Banana Ball game in Round Rock, Texas."
🎣 Hobbies?
"I love spending time with my husband and our puppy. You'll probably find us hunting, fishing, or cheering on our favorite teams at a sporting event."
❤️ What are you most excited about at Van ISD?
"I am excited to be part of a great community and build meaningful connections with my students."
❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Emma! We're thrilled to have you join the Vandal family and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make on our students and community!
#WeAreVan
🎉🐾 Please welcome Emmalee Fishman, the newest AG Science teacher at Van Junior High! 🌾🐄
To introduce Emmalee to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I earned my Bachelor's degree from Fresno State in California's Central Valley and worked on my Master's degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I have taught agricultural science for the last 15 years, most recently in Forney ISD. Before moving to Texas, I taught ag in Napa and Hanford, California.
🦒 FUN FACT?
I went on a safari hunt in South Africa! I'm the proud owner of a record-sized impala I've named Paul. 😄
⚾🐖 HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids. You're most likely to spot us at a baseball game or a livestock show!
❤️ WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT VAN ISD?
I am excited to build meaningful connections with my students, their families, and members of the Van community!
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Emmalee! We are so excited to have you and can't wait to see the impact you'll make at Van Junior High! ❤️🤍
#WeAreVan
To introduce Emmalee to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I earned my Bachelor's degree from Fresno State in California's Central Valley and worked on my Master's degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
I have taught agricultural science for the last 15 years, most recently in Forney ISD. Before moving to Texas, I taught ag in Napa and Hanford, California.
🦒 FUN FACT?
I went on a safari hunt in South Africa! I'm the proud owner of a record-sized impala I've named Paul. 😄
⚾🐖 HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids. You're most likely to spot us at a baseball game or a livestock show!
❤️ WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT VAN ISD?
I am excited to build meaningful connections with my students, their families, and members of the Van community!
🎉 Welcome to #TeamVISD, Emmalee! We are so excited to have you and can't wait to see the impact you'll make at Van Junior High! ❤️🤍
#WeAreVan
🎭 Please welcome Holden Guinn, the newest Theatre Arts Teacher at Van Junior High School!
To introduce Holden to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
Stephen F. Austin State University
📚 Previous jobs?
This will be my seventh year in theatre education. I spent the last four years teaching at Malakoff ISD.
🎉 Fun fact?
I'm getting married in November!!
🏈 Hobbies?
I enjoy watching football, Marvel movies, and acting in community theatre.
🎭 Why are you most excited to work in Van ISD?
I'm excited to work with Mr. Healey and the Vandal Theatre Company! I'm ready to create stories, inspire students, and make lasting memories.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Holden! We are so excited to have you!
#WeAreVan
To introduce Holden to our Vandal community, we asked him a few questions:
🎓 Where did you go to college?
Stephen F. Austin State University
📚 Previous jobs?
This will be my seventh year in theatre education. I spent the last four years teaching at Malakoff ISD.
🎉 Fun fact?
I'm getting married in November!!
🏈 Hobbies?
I enjoy watching football, Marvel movies, and acting in community theatre.
🎭 Why are you most excited to work in Van ISD?
I'm excited to work with Mr. Healey and the Vandal Theatre Company! I'm ready to create stories, inspire students, and make lasting memories.
Welcome to #TeamVISD, Holden! 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
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: Tomorrow, April 3rd, is a school holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6th. Have a great three-day weekend, 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
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! 🎉☀️
