Last week, we had the honor of celebrating National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌💛
A huge thank you to our incredible Transportation Department for keeping our students safe every day — whether it’s transporting them across campuses, to and from school, STC classes, or athletic events. Thank you for helping us move forward safely! 😊

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🌟 Student Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Manuel Haro, a bright and dedicated 6th grader at Monet Elementary who proudly maintains an all “A” Honor Roll. Known for his kindness, strong faith, and positive attitude, Manuel has a passion for Math and a natural curiosity about how things work—especially cars.

Outside the classroom, he enjoys playing soccer with friends and demonstrates excellent teamwork both on and off the field. Manuel dreams of becoming a mechanical engineer and attending Dartmouth College, where he hopes to combine his love of learning and innovation to make the world a better place.

Keep shining, Manuel! 💫

#StudentSpotlight #MonetElementary #VanguardAcademyProud #InspiringStudents #HardWorkPaysOff
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Beethoven Students Illuminate Learning with Interactive Light Cube for Lights On Afterschool! Touch, explore, glow!

In preparation for the Lights On Afterschool celebration, students at Beethoven Secondary spent the week building an interactive light cube using RGB LEDs that responds to touch by lighting up in different colors. Afterschool programs like ACE are crucial because they provide students with opportunities to explore STEAM concepts beyond the classroom, develop critical thinking and collaboration skills, and engage in meaningful, real-world projects that inspire curiosity and innovation. Activities like the light cube project show how afterschool learning fosters both academic growth and personal development, preparing students for future success.
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Congratulations are in order! Picasso Elementary’s Greenpower Spidey Team did it again — 1st place at the Mid Valley Goblin Rally in Weslaco! 🏆 🎉 Way to go, Mr. E. Salinas, and the entire team of staff and students! 🏁💚👏
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🎉🌟Today we celebrate Mrs. Angelica Martinez, our incredible Principal at Mozart P-TECH in Alamo! Her hard work lights the way for our 6–12th grade students every single day. 💙📚 Your dedication, vision, and leadership inspire our entire school community! 🙌

#PrincipalMonth #LeadershipMatters #MozartPTECH #VanguardPride

 

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🐾🎃 ACE Students at the Howlin' Harvest Fall Festival! 🎃🐾

ACE students proudly participated in the Howlin' Harvest Fall Festival, an event benefiting Palm Valley Animal Society. 🐶🐱 This community engagement opportunity allowed our students to support a local nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, while fostering service learning and civic responsibility. ❤️🌟

We are grateful for the chance to connect with the community and contribute to such a meaningful cause! 🤝🐾🎗️
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Meet Mr. Jose Gonzalez, the proud principal of Beethoven Early College High School, serving students from 6th through 12th grade in Edinburg.

Mr. Gonzalez is dedicated to creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and opportunity for every student. His leadership inspires both staff and students to achieve their fullest potential.

Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez, for your commitment to academic success! 👏🎓

#Leadership #EducationExcellence #BeethovenECHS #ThankYou

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Vanguard Academy Gifted & Talented Referrals Are Now Open!
If you know a student in grades 1–12 who shines academically or creatively, now is the time to refer them. Don’t miss the opportunity—referral window closes November 21, 2025!
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Si conoces a un estudiante de 1.º a 12.º grado que destaque académica o creativamente, ¡ahora es el momento de referirlo! La ventana de referencia cierra el 21 de noviembre de 2025.
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🔐💻 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Since its start in 2004, this month has focused on educating and empowering digital citizens to stay safe online. Today, in 2025, an estimated 85–95% of successful cyber breaches are caused by human error — a powerful reminder that we are the first line of defense.
In education, protecting our students, staff, and information is essential.
✅ Stay alert
✅ Stay informed
✅ Practice safe digital habits
By working together and staying cyber aware, we help create a safer online environment for our schools and communities. 🛡️
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Meet Mrs. Iliana Villafranco, Van Gogh Early College High School principal, serving students in 6th through 10th grade in Pharr. Thank you Mrs. Villafranco for your dedication and commitment to our students, staff, and Royals community. Your leadership makes a difference every single day! 💙🍎 #PrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipal

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🎉 We’re excited to kick off National Red Ribbon Week! Join us in celebrating a drug-free life with this year’s theme: “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free!” 🧩 Check out our fun activities happening this coming
Monday, October 27th – Friday, October 31st and join us in promoting healthy, drug-free choices! 💖
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLife #LifeIsAPuzzle #VanguardAcademy
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🎉¡Estamos emocionados de dar inicio a la Semana Nacional del Lazo Rojo! Celebra con nosotros una vida sin drogas con el tema de este año: "¡La vida es un rompecabezas, resuélvelo sin drogas!" 🧩 ¡Observa
nuestras divertidas actividades que se llevarán a cabo del lunes 27 de octubre al viernes 31 de octubre y únase a nosotros para promover opciones saludables y libres de drogas!💖
#SemanaDelLazoRojo #VidaSinDrogas #LaVidaEsUnRompecabezas #VanguardAcademy
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Today, our students and staff stand together in orange for Unity Day—celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and taking a stand against bullying🧡 #UnityDay #TogetherWeStand
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Hoy, nuestros estudiantes y personal se unen en naranja para el Día de la Unidad, celebrando la inclusión, la aceptación y tomando una postura contra el acoso escolar. 🧡#diadelaunidad #juntoscontraelbullying
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🎉 As we continue to celebrate Principal’s Month, today we recognize one of our outstanding secondary principals — Mrs. Dina Cano, principal of Rembrandt P-TECH Early College High School, serving students in grades 5 through 12 in Pharr. 📚✨
👏Your guidance and devotion truly shape the lives of those you serve—students, staff, and families alike. Your commitment to excellence, the care you show every day, and your passion for education inspire us all. We are grateful for the way you lead with heart, strength, and vision. 👩‍🏫🌟
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Today, we proudly recognize our final elementary campus under the leadership of Mrs. Janie Alvarez 👩‍🏫, principal of Beethoven Elementary in Edinburg 🎶, serving students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade 📚.
Thank you, Mrs. Alvarez, for your passionate leadership 💙 and dedication to our Vanguard community and Gladiator family 🛡️. Your vision continues to inspire us all ✨.
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We’re proud to share that Beethoven Early College High School’s Criminal Justice students have officially started their internships!
Six students are gaining hands-on experience by interning with Beethoven Early College High School's security team, while two others (not pictured) have secured internships with local law firms—a fantastic opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world practice.
In addition, all students participated in an insightful presentation from the Edinburg Municipal Court, where they learned about bullying, juvenile court procedures, the effects of drug use, and truancy. These lessons are helping them deepen their understanding of the law and the importance of their roles in the community.
We’re incredibly proud of these Gladiators for taking meaningful steps toward their future careers!
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Meet Mrs. Maria Cantu, the dedicated principal of Mozart Elementary in Alamo, serving Pre-K 3️⃣ through 5️⃣. Since joining our Vanguard Family in 2018, she’s been a true leader 💼, showing love ❤️ and commitment 🤝 to every student. We’re so blesesd to have her! 🙌✨
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🌟 Vanguard Academy Celebrates Texas Safe Schools Week 🌟

Together, we keep our schools safe, welcoming, and strong for every student. 💙🏫 Every child deserves a place where they can learn, grow, and feel supported. 🤝✨

Thank you to all the teachers, staff, families, and communities who work hand-in-hand to create environments filled with kindness, respect, and safety. 💪

❤️ Let’s continue to stand united in making our schools a home for every student! 🎒🌈

4 months ago, Vanguard Academy
National Safe Schools Week
Today, we recognize one of the newest members of our principal team, Mrs. Mayra Padilla. Mrs. Padilla joined Vanguard Academy in August 2025 and now leads our Pre-K3 through 4th grade students at Rembrandt Elementary in Pharr. 💙🍎
Thank you, Mrs. Padilla, for choosing Vanguard as your new home and for serving our students and staff with such heart and dedication! 🙌✨
#VanguardProud #EducationalLeadership #RembrandtElementary #TeamVanguard
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👟Mozart ECHS HOSA members proudly volunteered at the 16th Annual Mission Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Run, hosted by Mission Regional Medical Center this past Saturday. Through their participation, students not only demonstrated empathy and perseverance but also provided support to cancer survivors and their families during this challenging time. We commend their commitment to engaging with the community and look forward to their involvement in future events. 🏃💨

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👩‍🏫 Meet Mrs. Emily Cortez, campus principal at Van Gogh Elementary in Pharr, proudly serving students from Pre-K 3 through 5th grade!
Mrs. Cortez began her journey at Vanguard as a teacher and has continued to grow her career while making a lasting impact on our Vanguard community. We’re grateful for her dedication and leadership! 🍎💙
#VanguardProud #VanGoghElementary #LeadershipInEducation #VanguardFamily #StudentSuccess #PharrTX
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