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On January 17 and 18 the GEAR UP site coordinators presented information to the middle school students on the TexPREP summer program. Students learned about the highlights of the program and the eligibility criteria. Please click to read more on this great opportunity that will allow students to experience activities in the areas of Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering.

In their very first year of existence, the Rembrandt Secondary Mock Trial team made it all the way to the quarterfinals! More details inside!

A total of 23 students from the Rembrandt Secondary TAFE club obtained top placement in their competitions and will advance to the State Championship in Dallas!

The Guevara family of five was selected for receive a surprise gift from the Mayor's "Pay it Forward" initiative. Congratulations and Merry Christmas! Click to read more

Please click above to visit the page about our announcement regarding referrals into the Gifted and Talented (GT) program.

Our area legislators Vicente Gonzalez, Henry Cuellar, and Filemon Vela shared insight with the Monitor Newspaper about the GEAR UP grants awarded to RGV institutions: Vanguard Academy and Region 1 ESC. Read more for the full details!

On November 7th our students attended the kick off seminar where they learned about the challenge objective to develop a video and business plan. Please click to read more on this great competition that will be judged January 9th.

Congratulations to all Vanguard Academy students, parents, and staff for being awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Federal Competitive Grant. The grant total obtained by this award is the highest state and federal grant ever received in the history of Vanguard Academy which totals to $10.6 Million! Click read more for the full details!!

Mrs. Belinda Guzman was featured as a spotlight member in the AAAS organization for her amazing dedication to our students. Mrs. Guzman practically serves all students at Rembrandt Secondary 5-12 who have an interest in STEM through the various Robotics programs. Mrs. Guzman has dedicated a large part of her life to educating children in our region and has spent several years being a exemplar teacher and mentor in Vanguard Academy. Please click this message to visit the article from AAAS to learn of this great accomplishment. Thank you, Mrs. Guzman, for all the great things you do every day for our students.

Vanguard Academy teachers participated in a week-long summer camp where they gained valuable experience in educating our students win Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills. Click to read the full details in the article from the Rio Grande Guardian.