





🎄✨ This holiday season, Beethoven ECHS’s ACE Program created warm holiday memories with parents and students! ✨🎄
They hosted a Family Ornament Decorating Gathering, where cherished traditions were crafted together and meaningful moments were shared with families 💙🎨
A beautiful celebration of creativity, connection, and holiday spirit! 🎁❄️

🌟 On the 7th Day of Achievement… 🌟
We are honored that four Vanguard Academy volleyball players 🏐 were selected to participate in the 31A West 🆚 East All-Star Volleyball Showcase! These outstanding student-athletes proudly represented the 31A West teams from across the Rio Grande Valley 💪✨
We are also especially proud to share that our very own coaches were chosen to lead the 31A West Team 🙌
🏆 Coach Reyna – Rembrandt PTECH
🏆 Coach Herrera – Beethoven ECHS
This recognition is a true testament to the talent, dedication, and excellence of our players and coaches 💙👏
We are so proud! 🏐💙🎉

✨ On the 8th Day of Achievement… ✨
🎉 Congratulations to our Rembrandt Secondary Campus! 🎉
We are proud to announce that Rembrandt Secondary is a recipient of the Texas Gold Ribbon recognition in the recently released Children at Risk 2024–2025 rankings for the Rio Grande Valley. 🏅
Children at Risk is a nonprofit research organization that recognizes schools achieving exceptional academic results and student growth.
This honor reflects the dedication and hard work of our students, educators, and staff. We are incredibly proud! 🌟📚

¡Ayer celebramos con entusiasmo nuestra primera reunión para padres de Educación Especial! Las familias aprendieron sobre los servicios, apoyos y el proceso para referir estudiantes, compartieron sus experiencias y dialogaron con el Director y el personal de Educación Especial. ¡Esperamos continuar estas valiosas conversaciones en nuestra próxima reunión!
✨ On the 9th Day of Achievement… ✨
Our Vanguard Beethoven Early College High School Orchestra 🎼⚔️ celebrated a historic milestone as one of our own became the FIRST-ever TMEA All-Stater! 🏅
🎉 Congratulations to Noah Flores! 🎉
Noah, a sophomore double bassist, earned 🥇 1st Chair in Area and was ranked 12th in the state auditions, securing a prestigious spot in the All-State Symphony Orchestra 🎻—the TOP ensemble in Texas! ⭐
In February, Noah will perform at the TMEA Convention 🎶 alongside the best musicians from Dallas, Houston, Austin, and across the state, under the direction of world-renowned conductor, Maestro Larry Livingston. 🌎✨
👏 Thank you, Noah, for making history and for proudly representing Vanguard Academy at the state level! We are incredibly proud of you! 💙🎶🏆
💐 Special thanks to Mrs. Cristina Amorim, Ms. Adriana Rodriguez, and Dr. Fabian Lopez for preparing our students for these opportunities—and, above all, for sharing your love of music and talents to support their growth, creativity, and development. We appreciate you!! ❤️🎼

🎓✨ On the 10th Day of Achievement…
29 of our amazing seniors from Beethoven ECHS, Mozart P-TECH, and Rembrandt P-TECH graduated from South Texas College this past weekend with an associate degree or certification! 🎉📜
We are incredibly proud of you for reaching this milestone, staying focused, and being role models to those around you. 🌟👏 We can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll continue to accomplish! 🚀💙
Be sure to follow our Facebook page to see all of our graduates' portraits and more!
www.facebook.com/VanguardAcademyCharter

Nuestro Departamento de Educación Bilingüe organizó un recorrido universitario para padres en UTRGV con familias de nuestras cuatro preparatorias. Los padres recorrieron el campus, participaron en una sesión informativa y disfrutaron de una comida en el Vaquero Dining Hall, conociendo de cerca la vida universitaria.
🎄 On the 11th Day of Achievement… 🧪
Monet Elementary and Beethoven ECHS students participated in the IMAS Guild Christmas Tree Forest 2025, featuring the theme “Christmas in a Science Lab,” where student groups and organizations created their own unique tree ornaments! ✨
🎉 Congratulations to our Monet Elementary Kindergarten–2nd grade students and the Beethoven ECHS FCCLA organization for each taking home 3rd place! 🏆
Thank you for sharing your Christmas spirit through your creativity with The Experi-MINT Tree and The Land Before Time Tree! 🎨💡
📅 Don’t miss your opportunity to see this exhibit—it runs through January 4, 2026!



Let the countdown begin!
We could not be more grateful for all of the accomplishments our students and staff have achieved throughout Fall 2025.
We are kicking off Vanguard Academy’s 12 Days of Achievement by highlighting an outstanding group of students.
🎉 On the 12th Day of Achievement, we are proud to recognize our Picasso Elementary ACE Greenpower students for their incredible winning streak! During the Yellow Jacket Grand Prix Meet, our students earned:
🥇 1st Place – Drag Race
🥇 1st Place – Circuit Race
🥇 1st Place – Slalom Race
These victories led them to bring home 1st Place Overall! 🏆
👏 Congratulations to our 5th grade students:
Mateo Acosta, Kloe Cuellar, Victoria de los Santos, Alaric Garza, Eli Lozoya, Sofia Rose Mendez, Pablo Mendoza, Jocelyn Ortega, Charlotte Ramirez, and Andrea Reyes.
A special thank you to Mr. Eliud Salinas for serving not only as a coach, but also as a mentor to our Greenpower team. We also extend our gratitude to Mrs. Melissa Zuniga, Mrs. Claudia Arellano, and Ms. Claudia Carr for their dedication and support as assistant coaches.
💚 Thank you all for being an incredible support system for our students and helping them achieve excellence!

Vanguard Academy Family!! 🎉
As we approach our Christmas break, this is a friendly reminder that all Vanguard Academy students will have early release at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 18th. 🎄✨
We hope you and your family enjoy this holiday season! ❤️
Classes will resume on Thursday, January 8, 2026. 📚🎒
- ¡Familia de Vanguard Academy! 🎉
A medida que nos acercamos a nuestras vacaciones de Navidad, este es un recordatorio amistoso de que todos los estudiantes de Vanguard Academy tendrán salida temprana a las 12:00 p. m. el jueves, 18 de diciembre. 🎄✨
¡Esperamos que usted y su familia disfruten de esta temporada festiva! ❤️
Las clases se reanudarán el jueves, 8 de enero de 2026. 📚🎒


We’re looking for a passionate Mariachi Teacher to join our growing mariachi program and help inspire the next generation of musicians.
Apply Today! Come be part of something special—join our mariachi program!
www.vanguardacademy.education
What We’re Looking For:
🌟 Skilled mariachi musician
🌟 Positive, student centered educator
🌟 Ready to help build and lead a vibrant program

Good evening Vanguard parents and guardians,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming parent workshop opportunities this Thursday, December 11th!
📚 Family Communication & Teamwork Workshop by Patricia Valenzuela (English & Spanish)
🏥 Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Workshop (Bilingual)
❤️ Essential CPR & First Aid Training (English Only)
Click here for details and registration: https://forms.gle/RE9XzPavushso1W4A
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Buenas noches padres y tutores de Vanguard,
¡Estamos emocionados de invitarles a las próximas oportunidades de talleres para padres este jueves, 11 de diciembre!
📚 Taller de Comunicación Familiar y Trabajo en Equipo por Patricia Valenzuela (Inglés y Español)
🏥 Taller de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Hidalgo (Bilingüe)
❤️ Entrenamiento Esencial de RCP y Primeros Auxilios (Solo en Inglés)
Haga clic aquí para obtener más detalles e inscribirse: https://forms.gle/RE9XzPavushso1W4A



Join us for a FREE Canva Workshop on:
Tuesday, December 9th from 9:30-11:00 AM at the Van Gogh Lecture Hall! Learn to create stunning flyers, invitations, and graphics with hands-on training. Laptops provided,
limited spots available! Register now at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZZcR-LMv4hepi2HK-aY6yuB7AtY6jJ3tDtIX_fpN5GBsznA/viewform
Note: This session is in English. A Spanish version will be available soon!
#VanguardAcademy #ParentEngagement

REMINDER: Vanguard Academy Family! 🌟 We’re only three days away from Noche de Familia! 🎉 Join us to learn about the incredible opportunities available to our students through our Career & Technical Education (CTE) and College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) programs. 💼🎓 With more than 10 pathways to choose from, come explore all that Vanguard has to offer. 🔍✨Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and plan for the future. We can’t wait to see you there! 👋💙

Vanguard Mozart parents, you are invited to join Dr. Marisol Rocha, Superintendent of Schools, and the leadership team to learn about Vision 2036 📘 on Monday, December 8th 📅 in the Mozart Early College High School cafeteria 🏫.
We’ll share updates on projects and facility plans for the next 10 years 🔧✨, for both Mozart Elementary and Mozart Early College High School.
We look forward to seeing you there! 👋
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Padres de Vanguard Mozart, están invitados a acompañar a la Dra. Marisol Rocha, Superintendente de Escuelas, y al equipo directivo para conocer Visión 2036 📘 el lunes 8 de diciembre 📅 en la cafetería de Mozart Early College High School 🏫.
Compartiremos actualizaciones sobre proyectos y planes de instalaciones para los próximos 10 años 🔧✨, tanto para la primeria Mozart como para la escuela preparatoria Mozart Early College.
¡Esperamos verlos allí! 👋


Vanguard Mozart parents, you are invited to join Dr. Marisol Rocha, Superintendent of Schools, and the leadership team to learn about Vision 2036 📘 on Monday, December 8th 📅 in the Mozart Early College High School cafeteria 🏫.
We’ll share updates on projects and facility plans for the next 10 years 🔧✨, for both Mozart Elementary and Mozart Early College High School.
We look forward to seeing you there! 👋
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Padres de Vanguard Mozart, están invitados a acompañar a la Dra. Marisol Rocha, Superintendente de Escuelas, y al equipo directivo para conocer Visión 2036 📘 el lunes 8 de diciembre 📅 en la cafetería de Mozart Early College High School 🏫.
Compartiremos actualizaciones sobre proyectos y planes de instalaciones para los próximos 10 años 🔧✨, tanto para la primeria Mozart como para la escuela preparatoria Mozart Early College.
¡Esperamos verlos allí! 👋


We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! 🦃✨
We’re excited to welcome our students and staff back—school resumes on Monday, December 1st. 📚🍎
Let’s finish the semester strong! 💙
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¡Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un maravilloso y restaurador descanso de Acción de Gracias! 🦃✨
Estamos muy contentos de dar la bienvenida de nuevo a nuestros estudiantes y al personal—las clases se reanudan el lunes, 1 de diciembre. 📚🍎
¡Demos lo mejor para terminar el semestre! 💙

🍂 On behalf of Vanguard Academy, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! May your holiday be filled with blessings shared with loved ones and gratitude that lasts well beyond today. 🦃✨
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🍂 En nombre de Vanguard Academy, ¡les deseamos a ustedes y a sus seres queridos un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Que su día esté lleno de bendiciones compartidas y gratitud que perdure más allá de hoy. 🦃✨


