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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!!

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.

Dr. Garcia gives credit to Vanguard Academy teachers in a recent interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, please click for the full article.

The 2018 Accountability ratings are in for the state! Vanguard Academy excelled in their overall performance as a district with an A plus rating of 96. Vanguard Academy also received the post secondary distinction designation. They were among the 61 out of 1200 school districts in the state who were recognized for this overall achievement. Please click here to read the full story!

A study from the non-profit organization Children At Risk ranked the top schools in the State and Rembrandt Secondary was among the top 10 in the region! Click read more for additional details.

Vanguard Academy is known for its liberal arts program. However, in recent years, the academy and FIRST RGV have partnered up to incorporate a robotics program to encourage students to join the STEM field. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Please click this page to access the school supply list for all students!

Dr. Garcia, is one of only 24 leaders from the country, and only educator from the South Texas region, that was selected to the 2018 Summer Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship.

Vanguard Academy will now offer Pre-K 3 half day preschool program starting next school year.

Seven of our seniors completed a Dual Enrollment Academy program and obtained an associate’s degree on May 11th at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo! Congratulations and what a great accomplishment! Click this announcement for more information.