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REMINDER: Monday, February 17th is a student holiday! Classes will resume Tuesday, February 18th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
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REMINDER: Monday, January 20th, is a school holiday. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 21st. Have a safe three-day weekend, Vandals!
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Van Junior High's FCA Program has organized a $3 hat day TOMORROW benefitting the Young family! 🧢❤️ We are participating district-wide! Students & staff may pay $3 to wear their favorite hat to school tomorrow! #WEAREVAN
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After continued monitoring of the predicted forecast, Van ISD will remain CLOSED for Friday, January 10th.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. With temperatures hovering around the freezing point tonight and tomorrow morning, we want to be especially mindful of road conditions for both our bus drivers and young drivers in the morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these changing conditions.
Stay safe and warm, Vandals! ❄️We will see you on Monday, January 13th.
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Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Van ISD schools and buildings will be closed Thursday, January 9, 2025.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions in our area, and a decision will be made on Thursday regarding the possibility of a closure on Friday.
Please continue to monitor Van ISD’s social media channels, website, or mobile app for the most up to date information should there be any changes. Stay warm and safe, Vandals!
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REMINDER: Christmas Break is right around the corner! 🎄 This Thursday, December 19th will be a 3-hour early release day! Friday, January 3rd will be a Staff Development Day, and classes will resume Monday, January 6th! 🎅
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🚨 REGIONAL FINALS PLAYOFF INFORMATION 🚨
Van Vandals vs Carthage Bulldogs
⏰ Friday, December 6th at 7:00 PM
📍Pine Tree Pirate Stadium
🎒 There is NO clear bag policy at this stadium.
🏈 Van will be the HOME team.
🎟 https://www.pinetreeathletics.com/tickets.html
TSHCA, District, and Senior Citizen passes will be accepted. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/uI6A3InJb-I?feature=share
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Our Van Vandals are headed to ROUND 3!! 🏈 Let's send them off in true Vandal style on Friday! Begin lining up at 10:00 AM downtown from the 4-Way to Connections Church! The team will roll through at 10:20 AM. Bring your signs, pom poms, and wear your VANDAL RED! ❤️🤍 Show your spirit and cheer loud – GO VANDALS!
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Seniors & Senior Parents, Don’t forget to get your cap & gown orders in by December 1st! 🎓
For instructions and more information on how to order, please visit our senior class website here: 🔗 www.tinyurl.com/vhs25sr
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REMINDER: School will release 3 hours early tomorrow, and all campuses & buildings will be closed next week, November 25th-29th, for Thanksgiving Break! 🍂🍁
Classes will resume Monday, December 2nd.
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EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: All Van ISD campuses will release 3 hours early on Friday, November 22nd 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 Mesquite for the playoff game.
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Don't forget - Friday, November 8th is a scheduled early release day! All Van ISD campuses will dismiss 3 hours early!
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Out of an abundance of caution, Van ISD will release all students 30 minutes early today, at 3:00 PM. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we want to ensure that we can get our bus riders and drivers home safely this afternoon.
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POSSIBLE STORMY DISMISSAL 🌧️
Van ISD is currently monitoring the forecast for potential severe weather this afternoon. Our area is currently under a tornado watch until 6:00 PM. A decision will be made by 1:00 PM regarding a 3:00 PM release today. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we want to make sure that we can get our bus riders and drivers home safely this afternoon.
Please be weather aware and stay tuned to district communications for updates. If no announcement is made, dismissal will proceed as normal.
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Please note that all remaining varsity district football games will start at 7:00 PM instead of 7:30 PM! 🏈
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Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK!! We can't wait to see our students & staff dressed up and ready to celebrate living a safe and drug-free life! View all campus dress-up days here: https://5il.co/2z2ig. Remember that all students must be in dress code each day.
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Please note that all varsity district football games will begin at 7:00 PM instead of 7:30 PM! 🏈 We will see you tonight at 7:00 PM as the Vandals play the Spring Hill Panthers at HOME!
Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/rB8Gj23V3OA?feature=share
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Check out more pictures from the Homecoming Parade and Homecoming Friday HERE: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanisd/albums/
Happy Fall Break, Vandals! ❤️ #WeAreVan
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Mark your calendars for a Community Prayer & Praise Service on Sunday, October 6th at 5:30 PM at Van Junior High School!
Our local churches are hosting a brief time of lifting up our school district in prayer, and would love for you to join! #WeAreVan
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Don't forget... Fall Break starts TOMORROW!! 🍂 🍁 👉 Wednesday is a Staff Development Day/Student Holiday, and Thursday and Friday are District Holidays! Classes will resume on Monday, October 7th. Enjoy your Fall Break and stay safe, Vandals! 👏