Christmas Break is right around the corner! 🎄 Tomorrow, December 19th, will be a 3-hour early release day. January 4th and 5th will be Staff Development Days, and classes will resume on Monday, January 8th! Have a safe break & a MERRY CHRISTMAS, Van ISD! 🎅

Parents, Van ISD buses are running 20 minutes late this afternoon.

REMINDER: All campuses & buildings will be closed next week, November 20th-24th, for Thanksgiving Break! 🍂🍁 Classes will resume Monday, November 27th. Have a safe break, Vandals! ❤️

Personalized yearbook orders are due TOMORROW!! Order HERE: https://bit.ly/2023-2024VandaliteYearbook

Van ISD's phone service has been restored.

Van ISD's phone lines are currently down district-wide. We are actively working to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will update you as this situation changes.

The VHS Journalism Department will accept yearbook letters and order forms through Wednesday, November 15th. 📕 Order HERE: https://bit.ly/2023-2024VandaliteYearbook

As promised, the annual Vandal Bonfire has been rescheduled!!! 🔥🔥 The bonfire will be tomorrow, November 7th at 6:30 PM in the field across from J.E. Rhodes Elementary and the Administration Building. We can't wait to celebrate this Vandal tradition with everyone! 🤩

As promised, the annual Vandal Bonfire has been rescheduled!!! 🔥🔥 The bonfire will be tomorrow, November 7th at 6:30 PM in the field across from J.E. Rhodes Elementary and the Administration Building. We can't wait to celebrate this Vandal tradition with everyone! 🤩

VMS fundraiser items are ready for pickup TODAY from 9AM-3PM. If your student is able to carry their items home, we will send it with them.

Don't forget... Fall Break starts TOMORROW!! 🍂 🍁 👉 Wednesday, October 18th is a Staff Development Day/Student Holiday, and Thursday, October 19th and Friday, October 20th are District Holidays! Classes will resume Monday, October 23rd. Enjoy your Fall Break and stay safe, Vandals! 👏

Yearbook order forms are coming home with your child! 📕 Be sure to get your orders in by November 8th in order for it to be personalized!

4th Grade Parents: Check your child's folder today for the permission slip for next week's field trip! Please return by Friday, Sept. 29th!

🚨 HOMECOMING PARADE & PEP RALLY IS TONIGHT!!!! 🚨 The parade route and pep rally location are the same as last year! 👏 All floats need to lineup behind Van High School at 7:00, and the parade will begin at 7:30 down Main St! The Community Pep Rally will now be held in the field across the street from the Van ISD Administration Building, at the end of the parade route!! We can't wait to see all of our current and former Vandals tonight!!! 😍👏 #WeAreVan

REMINDER: Monday, September 4th, is a school holiday. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 5th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!

Join us tomorrow, August 24th, at 6:00 p.m. for our next SHAC (School Health Advisory Committee) meeting. We will meet at the VISD Technology Training Center. We hope to see you there!! #WeAreVan

Our 4th graders took a trip to Mrs. Shaw & Ms. Peden's Book Café" today for a "Book Tasting"! 🤗📚 Students traveled to each table to find a different genre. They selected a book, rated their first impression of the story, and decided whether or not it was something that they would like to continue reading in the future. 📖📕 #WeAreVan

🌟STUDENT STAAR SCORES ARE AVAILABLE IN SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS!!!🌟 Follow these steps to view your child's STAAR scores: 1️⃣ If you're using the app, choose to open Skyward Family Access in BROWSER (or on a desktop) 2️⃣ Slide your view all the way to the right, and select "District Links" 3️⃣ Select "Staar Scores" from the dropdown menu If you have multiple children enrolled in Van ISD, a link to each student's scores will pop up here, as long as you have "All Students" selected.

🍎 Meet the Teacher is TONIGHT! 🍎 All campuses are come and go! JER: 5:00-6:30 PM VIS: 5:30PM-7:00PM VMS: 6:00-7:30PM VJH: 4:30-6:00PM

Parents, please check out these reminders from our nurses as we start the new school year! In order for us to take the best possible care of your child during the day, please make sure that the nurse on your child's campus has the following items: 1. Up to date shot record, or an exemption form completed & notarized 👉 All new students must have this before the first day of school 👉 All incoming 7th graders must have Tdap and Meningitis (MCV4) 2. Doctor orders and action plans if your child has a health issue, such as Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, etc. 👉 Orders must be renewed every year & signed by a doctor 👉 Action Plans must also be revised/updated every year & signed by doctor, parent, nurse 👉 Current and viable contact phone numbers are needed 👉 A meeting with your child's campus nurse may give you extra peace of mind 3. All medications that your child may take during school hours 👉 Must be in original bottle 👉 Must be labeled (correct student name, medication, dose, and when to administer) 👉 Authorization forms must be completed and signed for each medication 👉 All medical supplies your child might use during the school day If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's campus nurse. J.E. Rhodes Elementary - kristen.williams@vanisd.org Van Intermediate School - lacy.pride@vanisd.org Van Middle School - kristin.pierce@vanisd.org Van Junior High - christina.hill@vanisd.org Van High School - bethany.sagnibene@vanisd.org