


We kicked off the 2025–2026 school year with a very special initiative: Vision 2036 ✨—Vanguard’s roadmap for the next 10 years! This plan helps us continue serving our students with excellence while completing projects across the district to strengthen their educational experience 📚🏫.
Today, we were thrilled to see part of that vision come to life at the Mozart Early Childhood Center groundbreaking 🎉🏗️ in Alamo, opening August 2026! This new center will give our youngest learners a strong foundation for a lifetime of growth and learning 🌱💡.
Early childhood education is a critical stage in a child’s development 🧠❤️. These years shape essential cognitive, social, and physical skills that foster academic success and a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to provide a welcoming and enriching environment where our youngest students can thrive 🌟.
We were overjoyed to see our community come together to celebrate this milestone—from parents and staff to students and community partners 👏🤝. Check out the highlights from this exciting event in the link below! 📸





📱Vanguard Academy is currently experiencing an issue with downloading the Vanguard App from the Apple App Store. Updates will be shared once the issue is resolved. Please note that this does not affect users who already have the app downloaded. 💙
📱Vanguard Academy actualmente está experimentando un problema con la descarga de la aplicación Vanguard desde la App Store de Apple. Se compartirán actualizaciones una vez que el problema sea resuelto. Tenga en cuenta que esto no afecta a los usuarios que ya tienen la aplicación descargada. 💙


📚 Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year! 📚
⭐ Returning Vanguard Students
🔄 Re-enroll: January 7 – February 4
✨ New-to-District Students
📝 Apply: January 7 – February 17
🎉 Lottery Date for New to District Students: February 18
Visit the following link to enroll today! www.vanguardacademy.education/enroll






🎄✨ Vanguard Academy Family, we hope you are enjoying a wonderful Christmas break.
📅 This is a friendly reminder that classes resume on Thursday, January 8th.
📚 We look forward to welcoming everyone back as we begin the spring semester!
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🎄✨ Familia de Vanguard Academy, esperamos que estén disfrutando de unas maravillosas vacaciones de Navidad.
📅 Este es un amable recordatorio de que las clases se reanudan el jueves, 8 de enero.
📚 ¡Esperamos darles la bienvenida nuevamente al comenzar el semestre de primavera!


🎆 Happy New Year, Vanguard Academy family! 🎆
As we welcome 2026, we do so with joy, hope, and faith 🎉🙏. May this year be filled with abundant blessings, great health, success, and unforgettable milestones 🌟💙✨ for you and your families 👨👩👧👦🎊
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🎆 ¡Feliz Año Nuevo, familia de Vanguard Academy! 🎆
Al recibir el 2026, lo hacemos con alegría, esperanza y fe 🎉🙏. Que este año esté lleno de abundantes bendiciones, buena salud, éxito y logros inolvidables 🌟💙✨ para ustedes y sus familias 👨👩👧👦🎊


🚀 3…2…1… Vanguard Academy Students! 🎉
Get ready for the 2026 Semester Welcome Back Bash happening January 8th & 9th! 🎊✨
Come celebrate the start of an amazing new year with your friends! 🙌😄
You won’t want to miss this! 🔥
📌 Attendance matters! Be sure to be present both days to kick off the semester strong.
🎁 BONUS: Attendance on January 8th & 9th makes you eligible for a campus raffle on January 12th! 🎉🎟️
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🚀 3…2…1… ¡Estudiantes de Vanguard Academy! 🎉
¡Prepárense para la Fiesta de Bienvenida del Semestre 2026 que se llevará a cabo los días 8 y 9 de enero! 🎊✨
¡Vengan a celebrar el inicio de un increíble año nuevo con sus amigos! 🙌😄
¡No se lo van a querer perder! 🔥
📌 ¡La asistencia importa! Asegúrense de estar presentes ambos días para comenzar el semestre con fuerza.
🎁 BONO: ¡Su asistencia los días 8 y 9 de enero los hace elegibles para participar en una rifa a nivel plantel el 12 de enero! 🎉🎟️


🎄 From our Vanguard Academy family to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄
May this beautiful season fill your hearts and homes with blessings, peace, and joy. As we reflect on the year, we are grateful for the dedication of our students, the commitment of our staff, and the continued support of our families and community.
May this holiday season be filled with laughter, love, and the creation of cherished memories with those who matter most. Wishing you rest, renewal, and happiness as we celebrate together and look forward to the year ahead. ❤️✨
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🎄 De parte de la familia de Vanguard Academy para la suya, ¡Feliz Navidad! 🎄
Que esta hermosa temporada llene sus hogares y corazones de bendiciones, paz y alegría. Al reflexionar sobre este año, agradecemos la dedicación de nuestros estudiantes, el compromiso de nuestro personal y el continuo apoyo de nuestras familias y comunidad.
Que esta temporada navideña esté llena de risas, amor y la creación de recuerdos inolvidables con quienes más quieren. Les deseamos descanso, renovación y felicidad mientras celebramos juntos y miramos con ilusión hacia el año que viene. ❤️✨


We are truly blessed to be part of historic milestones across Vanguard Academy—milestones that would not be possible without the passion and dedication of our students and staff, along with the unwavering support of our parents and community 🤝💙
This year, Van Gogh Early College High School proudly launched its very first wrestling team—a team of one, but a mighty competitor who is paving the way for those to come 🤼♂️🔥 Congratulations to Jeremiah Hernandez, 10th grader at Van Gogh ECHS, for advancing to the semifinals at Mission ISD’s Patriot Smackdown 🏆💪
Jeremiah, you are making waves in the wrestling community 🌊 and making history at Van Gogh ECHS 📚✨ Continue to use your talents to shine and inspire others. We are so proud of you! 🎉👏💙

On the 2nd Day of Achievement… 🌟
We are proud to announce that the Beethoven, Mozart, and Rembrandt secondary campuses 🎓 have all met the state designation standards for their ECHS and P-TECH programs in Access, Attainment, and Achievement ⭐📊. Even more impressive, each campus earned Distinction 🏆, recognizing their strong performance and commitment to student success 🎯.
Congratulations to our students, staff, and campus leaders 👏 on this outstanding accomplishment! 🎉




On the 3rd Day of Achievement… 🎉⭐
Vanguard Academy proudly recognizes our outstanding student-athletes 🏐⭐ selected to the 2025 District 31-3A Volleyball All-District Team 🏆. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence 💪 continue to make history 📖 for Vanguard Academy Athletics.

As you take time to celebrate your traditions and relax, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Please enjoy this well-deserved break and recharge for an exciting year ahead.
From the Human Resources Family, Happy Holidays and best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2026!

CTE: Building Skills. Strengthening Communities. 🤝
Our CTE students have been actively giving back to the community ❤️ through a variety of meaningful service projects. Throughout the year, students participated in Christmas caroling 🎶 at local nursing homes 🏡, visited residents to provide manicures 💅, supported families at the H-E-B Feast of Sharing 🥘, organized toy drives 🧸, assisted with a beach cleanup 🌊, and volunteered at the Laurie Andrews PAW Center 🐾. These experiences reflect our students’ and teachers’ commitment to service, compassion, and community engagement 🌱 beyond the classroom.





On the 5th Day of Achievement… 🌟
Vanguard Academy proudly celebrates a historic milestone 🏆 as Aaron Miranda, a 12th-grade student at Rembrandt P-TECH 🎓, became the first student-athlete in Rembrandt’s Cross Country program history—and in Vanguard Academy Athletics—to place in the Top 10 🔟 at the UIL 3A State Cross Country Championship 🏃♂️🏞️, earning an outstanding 10th-place finish 🥇👏. This achievement reflects the dedication, perseverance, and excellence 💪⭐ of our student-athletes and athletic programs.

On the 6th Day of Achievement… ✨
Congratulations to our Beethoven ECHS Law Enforcement students 👮♂️👮♀️ for advancing to the Texas Public Service Teachers Association state competition in Foot Pursuit in Houston! This accomplishment showcases their discipline, training, and commitment to excellence 💪🎯. We are incredibly proud of our students Cesia Gutierrez, 10th grader, and Caleen Arispe, 12th grader 👏, and we sincerely thank sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Cantu 🙏 for her guidance and support. #State Bound! 🏆

This holiday season, we’d like to share some healthy mental health tips to help you enjoy the holidays 🎄✨. From managing stress 💆♀️ to practicing self-care 💙 and staying connected with loved ones 🤝, these tips are here to support your well-being and help you find balance, joy, and peace during this festive time ❄️😊
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Durante esta temporada navideña, nos gustaría compartir algunos consejos saludables para el bienestar mental que le ayudarán a disfrutar de las fiestas 🎄✨. Desde manejar el estrés 💆♀️ hasta practicar el autocuidado 💙 y mantenerse conectado con sus seres queridos 🤝, estos consejos están aquí para apoyar su bienestar y ayudarle a encontrar equilibrio, alegría y paz durante este tiempo festivo ❄️😊


