🎉 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

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

💛 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

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

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

❤️📚 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

Vandal Cheer: We had a great first day welcoming all the students back to school!!!

⏰📚 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

🍎🍽️ SCHOOL MEAL INFORMATION FOR 2026–2027 🍽️🍎
Van ISD is pleased to continue providing FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL Pre-K through 6th-grade students during the 2026–2027 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
Families of 7th–12th grade students may apply for free or reduced-price meals through Van ISD Food Services: https://www.mealappnow.com/manvan/splash.php
❤️ Pre-K–6th Grade: FREE Breakfast & Lunch
❤️ All Reduced-Price Students: No Charge for Breakfast or Lunch
❤️ 7th–12th Grade: $2.25 Breakfast | $3.75 Lunch
🌟 Visit our Food Service page for everything you need in one place!🔗 https://www.vanisd.org/page/food-service
There you can:
• Apply for free or reduced-price meals
• View breakfast and lunch menus
• Add money to your student’s meal account through PayCentral
• Find meal prices and additional Food Service information
We’re proud to help make sure our Vandals have access to nutritious meals to fuel a great day of learning! ❤️
#WeAreVan

⭐️ Join us for our Van FFA Kickoff Meeting on August 25 at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria! ⭐️
Whether you’ve been a part of Van FFA before or you’re looking to learn more about our program, we want you there! Come learn about the many opportunities Van FFA has to offer, meet our advisors, and find out how you can become involved in our livestock showing team, FFA teams, and so much more! 🐄🐑🐖🐓
🌟 Junior Members: Parents can sign up their students and pay the $10 membership dues at the meeting. Junior membership is available for students who are 8 years old and in 3rd grade through 7th grade.
🌟 8th–12th Grade Students: Students enrolled in an agriculture class have their FFA dues paid for! 🎉
Parents, this meeting is also a great opportunity to learn more about what Van FFA has to offer your student and how they can get involved throughout the year!
🍧 Popsicles • 💦 Water Balloons • 🌱 FFA Opportunities • 🐄 Livestock Showing • 💙💛 FUN!
Come for the fun, stay for the future! We can’t wait to see you there!

We can't wait to see everyone Thursday! Here are just a few quick reminders about arrival and dismissal:
*Our doors will open at 7:15 am. Please keep your student in the vehicle until that time.
*Please pull all the way forward to the next available pole. This helps the line move so much faster.
*For everyone's safety, all parents must remain in their vehicles. Please do not walk up to the car line.
*For pickup at the end of the day, please have your car tag visible on the driver's side of your vehicle.
*Please contact the front office if you have any questions.

📚❤️ MEET THE TEACHER 2026! ❤️📚
Vandal Land was full of smiles tonight! From meeting new teachers and hugging our favorite familiar faces to reuniting with friends, there was an unmistakable buzz of excitement across our campuses! 🥰
We cannot wait to welcome you back to school on Thursday!! 🎉📚
#WeAreVan #VandalLand #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #TeamVISD

I.C.Y.M.I.
(In case you missed it!)
We’re almost ready to kick off another AMAZING school year at Van ISD, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! ❤️
📚 MEET THE TEACHER IS TOMORROW — MONDAY, AUGUST 10! 🍎✏️
Come meet your teachers, visit your campus, and get ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year!
🏫 Meet the Teacher Schedule:
❤️ J.E. Rhodes Elementary | PK–3
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
❤️ Van Middle School | Grades 4–6
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
❤️ Van Junior High | Grades 7–8
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
🎒FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES — FOR THE 12TH YEAR! 🎉
Van ISD is proud to provide FREE school supplies to ALL Van ISD students for the 12th year in a row! 🥳✏️🖍️
Supplies will be waiting for students in their classrooms on the first day of school.
👉 Please note:
• Backpacks are NOT included.
• Van ISD did NOT provide school supply lists to retail stores.
📣 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN — IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Whether your student is entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, elementary, middle school, junior high, or high school, Van ISD is ready to welcome you! ❤️🖤
If you're having trouble with enrollment or need assistance with your student's schedule, please contact your campus. We are here to help!
👉 Families who already have siblings attending ANY Van ISD campus should enroll through their Skyward Family Access Account.
👉 Families NEW to Van ISD can begin online enrollment through https://www.vanisd.org/o/visd/page/enrollment...
👉 For more information about our Pre-K program, https://www.vanisd.org/o/jres/page/pre-k...
⭐️⭐️Thursday, August 13th is our first day of school. We can't wait to welcome our 2026-2027 Vandals back to school! ❤️🖤
#WeAreVan #VanISD #VanVandals #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #SchoolSupplies #VanProud

🎤🌎 THE FINAL WORLD TOUR... is officially underway! 🌎🎤

Before the school year kicks off, we're giving a HUGE shoutout to our incredible 6th Grade Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Horton, as she embarks on her Final World Tour before retirement! ✈️📚❤️

After 35 amazing years in education, this will be Mrs. Horton's final stop and what a journey it has been!

🎓 Tour Stats:
🗺️ 12 subjects taught
🍎 7 grade levels
🏫 6 classrooms
⭐ 2 school districts
❤️Approximately 5,270 students inspired

As she begins her farewell tour, Mrs. Horton leaves us all with a message worth remembering:

"Thrive—choose to find joy every day!" 🌼

Join us this year as we celebrate an educator who has dedicated her life to making a difference, one student at a time. Here's to an unforgettable Final World Tour filled with laughter, memories, and the joy she's shared with generations of students.

Thank you, Mrs. Horton, for 35 incredible years of service. Let's make this last ride the best one yet! 🎉❤️🍎

#FinalWorldTour #ThankYouMrsHorton #35YearsOfExcellence #ChooseJoy #Thrive

STUDENT SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SKYWARD! 🎉📚
The wait is over! ❤️ Student schedules for all Van ISD campuses can now be viewed in Skyward Family Access.
📱💻 Simply log in to your Skyward account to see your child's schedule.
❓Need help accessing Skyward?
If you're having trouble logging in or viewing your student's information, please contact your child's campus office for assistance. Our staff will be happy to help!
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Littles Campus (PK-2)
📧 bertha.campa@vanisd.org
🏫 J.E. Rhodes Elementary – Bigs Campus (2-3)
📧 stephanie.peterson@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Middle School (4-6)
📧 julie.blalock@vanisd.org
🏫 Van Junior High School (7-8)
📧 denna.perry@vanisd.org
🏫 Van High School (9-12)
📧 wendy.russell@vanisd.org
We can't wait to welcome our Vandals back for another incredible school year! ❤️🖤
#WeAreVan #BackToSchool

Wild About Growth! 🌿🦒
What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year!
Van ISD staff gathered for our annual District Convocation with this year's safari-themed focus: Wild About Growth. From the moment the day began, our campuses brought the energy! Staff embraced the theme with khaki, animal prints, and creative costumes as they battled it out in a spirited competition for the coveted Spirit Stick.
🏆 Congratulations to Van High School, who claimed this year's Spirit Stick and earned bragging rights for the 2026–2027 school year!
The fun didn't stop there! We were thrilled to welcome The Creature Teacher, who introduced our staff to some amazing animal friends—including lizards, a kangaroo, and a red tailed BOA that only a few brave adventurers were willing to hold!
A heartfelt thank you to Valley Church for providing lunch for our staff for the 12th consecutive year. Your generosity and faithful support of Van ISD continue to be such a blessing to our district.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Becky Bristol from The Flower Connection, and the many generous donors who helped make lunch even more special by providing wonderful gifts and prizes for our team. Your kindness and investment in our educators are deeply appreciated.
Finally, a huge thank you to our outstanding Van ISD Curriculum Team for creating another unforgettable convocation. Your hard work, creativity, and encouragement inspired us to begin the year with renewed purpose, excitement, and a shared commitment to helping every student grow.
Here's to a year of learning, leadership, and growth. The adventure begins now!
More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1QTf
❤️🖤 #WeAreVan #WildAboutGrowth #TeamVISD

Skyward Mobile App Update
Good news! The Skyward Mobile App issue has been resolved for most users.
If you're still experiencing problems, please try the following:
✅ Delete the Skyward Mobile App from your device.
✅ Reinstall the app.
✅ Log in using your same username and password.
If reinstalling the app does not resolve the issue, please contact your child's campus for additional troubleshooting assistance.
Please Note: At this time, J.E. Rhodes Elementary and Van Middle School student schedules are not yet available in Skyward. We are continuing to work with Skyward to resolve this remaining issue as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
#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

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