Van Middle School
4th - 6th Grade
📢 Important Announcement
Please note that all Van ISD district and campus offices will be temporarily closed this morning, Tuesday, August 4, as our staff gathers for our annual District Convocation.
🕤 Offices and phone lines will be unavailable beginning at 9:30 a.m.
📞 All district and campus offices will reopen at 1:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding as we come together to prepare for an incredible 2026-2027 school year. We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back soon! ❤️
Thank you for your continued support of Van ISD!
#WeAreVan
📚🎉 2026-2027 Class Schedules Are Beginning to Roll Out! ❤️
The wait is over for some of our Vandal families!
✅ Van High School schedules are now available in Skyward.
✅ Van Junior High schedules are now available in Skyward.
⏳ J.E. Rhodes Elementary (PK-3) and Van Middle School (Grades 4-6) schedules will be released soon. Please stay tuned for updates from those campuses as they become available.
We know everyone is excited to see class assignments, and we appreciate your patience as each campus finalizes its schedules.
Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year! ❤️📚
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
The wait is over for some of our Vandal families!
✅ Van High School schedules are now available in Skyward.
✅ Van Junior High schedules are now available in Skyward.
⏳ J.E. Rhodes Elementary (PK-3) and Van Middle School (Grades 4-6) schedules will be released soon. Please stay tuned for updates from those campuses as they become available.
We know everyone is excited to see class assignments, and we appreciate your patience as each campus finalizes its schedules.
Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year! ❤️📚
#WeAreVan #TeamVISD
We are proud of Van Middle School student, Caroline G. who will compete in the Pony Finals in Kentucky.
https://www.kltv.com/video/2026/07/29/east-texas-team-compete-pony-finals-kentucky/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYau1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYUhTOFdGdGxOWG1uU0Zac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNc9Xwec8Sh8Om6-dptRlKRYMXNYj6opfgDYrB8AtmnMbaqKcFild9TTcfj_aem_kzU6dlsSwZqw8tVo90fe8g
https://www.kltv.com/video/2026/07/29/east-texas-team-compete-pony-finals-kentucky/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYau1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYUhTOFdGdGxOWG1uU0Zac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNc9Xwec8Sh8Om6-dptRlKRYMXNYj6opfgDYrB8AtmnMbaqKcFild9TTcfj_aem_kzU6dlsSwZqw8tVo90fe8g
✈️ Planning a family trip during the school year? Start here!
This handy guide puts all of our breaks, long weekends, and student holidays in one convenient place, making it easier to travel without missing valuable classroom time!
📅 Save it & share it: Which break are you already planning for? 👀
DISTRICT CALENDAR here: https://shorturl.at/HBcS4
#EveryDayMattersInVandalLand
❤️🤍 Twirl into fun with the Vandal Twirlers! 🤍❤️
Calling all future twirlers! ✨📣 If your child is entering Kindergarten through (edited to include) 6th grade, we invite them to join us for the 2026 Vandal Mini Twirling Camp!
Participants will learn basic baton twirling skills, make new friends, and have the exciting opportunity to perform under the Friday night lights at Van Memorial Stadium with our Vandal Twirlers! No experience is necessary—just come ready to have fun! ❤️
📅 Mini Twirling Camp
🗓️ Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Van High School Gym
🏈 Performance
🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Approximately 8:30 PM
📍 Mal Fowler Stadium
👧 Who: Students entering Kindergarten–*Updated to include 6th Grade
💲 Cost: $30 (includes a camp T-shirt 👕 and pizza 🍕)
📝 Registration deadline extended to: August 8th, 2026
https://vanschools.revtrak.net/mini-twirl-camp/
We can't wait to see our future Vandal Twirlers shine! ✨❤️🤍
#WeAreVan
🎉📚 NEW & RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 School Year! ❤️
⚠️ Please Note: The Skyward Mobile App is still experiencing technical difficulties. However, you should be able to complete registration using a web browser.
🆕 NEW STUDENTS
👉 https://shorturl.at/CDgmN
🔄 RETURNING STUDENTS
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduvantx/web/fwemnu01.w
👉 Log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm or update your child's information.
📅 Student schedules and classroom assignments will be available in Skyward Family Access by August 3 for families who have completed registration and updated their information.
🔑 Need help accessing your Family Access account?
If you've forgotten your password or need assistance, please contact your student's campus registrar:
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another amazing school year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
⚠️ Please Note: The Skyward Mobile App is still experiencing technical difficulties. However, you should be able to complete registration using a web browser.
🆕 NEW STUDENTS
👉 https://shorturl.at/CDgmN
🔄 RETURNING STUDENTS
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduvantx/web/fwemnu01.w
👉 Log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm or update your child's information.
📅 Student schedules and classroom assignments will be available in Skyward Family Access by August 3 for families who have completed registration and updated their information.
🔑 Need help accessing your Family Access account?
If you've forgotten your password or need assistance, please contact your student's campus registrar:
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another amazing school year! ❤️
#WeAreVan
🚨 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:
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📅 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:
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🤯🤯 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 help us welcome Alisha Stone, Van Middle School's newest 5th Grade Science Teacher! ❤️🤍
To introduce Alisha to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Learning and Technology from East Texas A&M University and am excited to be wrapping up my Master of Education in Educational Technology there as well, with graduation planned for August! 🎓✨
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
My career path has been a little unique! I've worked as a lab technician, corporate administrative assistant, hotel desk manager, and accounting clerk before discovering my passion for education. 🧪💼🏨📊
For nearly nine years, I've served students in Wills Point, Grand Saline, and Lindale ISD, and I'm passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that help every student succeed. 📚❤️
🐶 FUN FACT?
I love making learning memorable! One year, I even incorporated my dog, Maverick, into a science lesson and brought him in for a classroom visit. 🐾🔬🐶
✈️👨👩👦 HOBBIES?
When I'm not at school, you can usually find me cheering on my sons at their games and sporting events, spending time with friends and family, playing with our two dogs, or planning our next travel adventure. ❤️⚾🏀🐶✈️
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm excited for the opportunity to continue serving students in the East Texas community while becoming part of a district that values relationships, collaboration, and student growth. I look forward to joining a school community with a strong tradition of investing in its students and helping them reach their full potential. 🍎🤝📚❤️
🎉❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Alisha! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family! We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the classroom and in the lives of your students. 🔬📚🍎✨
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
To introduce Alisha to our Vandal family, we asked her a few questions! 👇
🎓 WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Learning and Technology from East Texas A&M University and am excited to be wrapping up my Master of Education in Educational Technology there as well, with graduation planned for August! 🎓✨
🍎 PREVIOUS JOBS?
My career path has been a little unique! I've worked as a lab technician, corporate administrative assistant, hotel desk manager, and accounting clerk before discovering my passion for education. 🧪💼🏨📊
For nearly nine years, I've served students in Wills Point, Grand Saline, and Lindale ISD, and I'm passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that help every student succeed. 📚❤️
🐶 FUN FACT?
I love making learning memorable! One year, I even incorporated my dog, Maverick, into a science lesson and brought him in for a classroom visit. 🐾🔬🐶
✈️👨👩👦 HOBBIES?
When I'm not at school, you can usually find me cheering on my sons at their games and sporting events, spending time with friends and family, playing with our two dogs, or planning our next travel adventure. ❤️⚾🏀🐶✈️
❤️ WHY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO WORK IN VAN ISD?
I'm excited for the opportunity to continue serving students in the East Texas community while becoming part of a district that values relationships, collaboration, and student growth. I look forward to joining a school community with a strong tradition of investing in its students and helping them reach their full potential. 🍎🤝📚❤️
🎉❤️ Welcome to #TeamVISD, Alisha! ❤️🤍 We are so excited to have you join the Vandal family! We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the classroom and in the lives of your students. 🔬📚🍎✨
#WeAreVan ❤️🤍
Please welcome YaLonda Perkins back as the newest 4th grade teacher at Van Middle School!
To introduce YaLonda to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
📚 Where did you go to college?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
💼 Previous Jobs:
• 5 years teaching in Terrell ISD
• 5 years teaching in Kaufman ISD
• 20 years teaching in Van ISD
• Cosmetologist
• Hospital Nurse Assistant
🎉 Fun Fact:
My children's first home was in the Hall Supervisors Apartment at SWOSU. Also, my husband, Jon, and I built our house ourselves!
🔨 Hobbies:
DIY projects
Welcome back to #TeamVISD, YaLonda! We are so excited to have you back! ❤️
#WeAreVan
To introduce YaLonda to our Vandal community, we asked her a few questions:
📚 Where did you go to college?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
💼 Previous Jobs:
• 5 years teaching in Terrell ISD
• 5 years teaching in Kaufman ISD
• 20 years teaching in Van ISD
• Cosmetologist
• Hospital Nurse Assistant
🎉 Fun Fact:
My children's first home was in the Hall Supervisors Apartment at SWOSU. Also, my husband, Jon, and I built our house ourselves!
🔨 Hobbies:
DIY projects
Welcome back to #TeamVISD, YaLonda! We are so excited to have you back! ❤️
#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
