Van Junior High School
7th - 8th Grade
🚨 SCHOOL RESUMES TOMORROW 🚨
We’re looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow (Jan 29th) and getting back into our normal routine! See you soon, Vandals!
We’re looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow (Jan 29th) and getting back into our normal routine! See you soon, Vandals!
Van ISD will remain closed tomorrow, January 28, 2026, due to icy road conditions and freezing overnight temperatures.
Our focus remains on the safety of our students and staff as we continue to monitor conditions across our district. Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
Our focus remains on the safety of our students and staff as we continue to monitor conditions across our district. Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
🚨 Winter Weather Update🚨
Our district leaders are currently driving the back roads across our district to assess road conditions.
A final announcement will be made by 6:00 PM tonight regarding the decision for school tomorrow.
As always, the safety of our students & staff is our top priority. Thank you for your patience, Vandals! ❄️
Due to the district closure on Tuesday, January 27th, the TELPAS meeting originally scheduled for January 27 has been canceled. We will reschedule the meeting and share the new date and time as soon as it is finalized.
Van ISD will be closed tomorrow, January 27, 2026, due to continued winter weather conditions.
Please continue to monitor Van ISD’s social media channels, website, and mobile app for the most up-to-date information regarding closures. We hope all of our Vandals are staying warm and safe! #WeAreVan
Please continue to monitor Van ISD’s social media channels, website, and mobile app for the most up-to-date information regarding closures. We hope all of our Vandals are staying warm and safe! #WeAreVan
Due to icy road conditions, Van ISD will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions. Please watch Van ISD's social media channels, website, or mobile app for the most up to date information concerning these closures.
Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
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.
REMINDER: Monday, January 19th, is a school holiday.
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
Check out January's Counselor Corner from Mrs. McLellan for upcoming events, wellness tips, and more! ❄️🧣✨
It might be over 60 degrees today, but we all know East Texas weather can change fast this time of year! 😅
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.
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.
Mark your calendars! 🎭 Van Junior High presents its District Championship UIL One-Act Play, "Still Life with Iris", on January 9th at 6:00 PM in the VISD Auditorium.
🎟Admission is “Donate What You Can.” Come support our talented students on stage! 👏
🎟Admission is “Donate What You Can.” Come support our talented students on stage! 👏
REMINDER: Friday, December 19, 2025, will be an early release day to kick off Christmas Break!
School will dismiss 3 hours before regular dismissal time.
School will dismiss 3 hours before regular dismissal time.
Today is the day!🎄 The Jingle Bell Ball is from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM this afternoon at VJH! Tickets are $3, and a concession stand will be available. Students will need to be picked up at the front at 5:00 PM!
Please review this information regarding Senate Bill 8.
Help us support one of our very own!❤️
This Wednesday, December 3rd, students can wear school-appropriate pajamas for $1 during our PJs for Mr. Peterson fundraiser.
All proceeds will go directly to Mr. Peterson and his family as they navigate unexpected expenses after recent fire damage to their home. #WeAreVan
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: All Van ISD campuses will release 3 hours early on Friday, November 21st, due to the number of students and staff required to travel, and the need to use our Van ISD buses.
This schedule adjustment allows our buses to complete all afternoon routes before heading to Sulphur Springs for the playoff game.
This schedule adjustment allows our buses to complete all afternoon routes before heading to Sulphur Springs for the playoff game.
Van Junior High invites all local veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day Breakfast and Program on Tuesday, November 11.
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! 🇺🇸
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.
8th Grade Parents: The 8th Grade Farewell Dance for the class of 2030 will be on May 8, 2026. Please view this flyer for more information and ways that you can help!
If you have any questions, please contact ashley.mclellan@vanisd.org
If you have any questions, please contact ashley.mclellan@vanisd.org
