MAKE AN IMPACT. GET NOTICED. SUPPORT OUR ROYALS! 👑💙💛 We’re excited to offer an amazing sponsorship opportunity for local businesses to advertise with Vanguard Van Gogh Secondary while making a meaningful investment in our students and school community! 🏫✨ 📍 HIGH-VISIBILITY LOCATION: Your business will be featured on our Jackson Rd fence, giving your company year-round exposure to students, families, staff, and the surrounding community through June 2027. 💼 CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP SIZE: 🔹 4’ x 4’ Banner — $500 🔹 4’ x 8’ Banner — $800 Your sponsorship helps support student achievement initiatives, school-wide incentives, and staff appreciation opportunities—making your investment about more than advertising. It’s an opportunity to help our Royals thrive! 👑 🤝 Partner with us. Promote your business. Give back to our community. 📞 Ready to become a Royal Sponsor? Contact Vanessa Gonzalez, Principal (956) 403-5070 vgonzalez@vanguardac.net 💻 Interested? Please complete our interest form and someone will contact you: https://forms.gle/ug8ykH4ebJsu38UR8 Let’s work together to make a lasting impact on the future of our students!

🥡 Join us for our Van Gogh Early College High School Panda Express Fundraiser! 📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 ⏰ 4:30–8:30 PM 📍 Panda Express, 1401 E. Jackson Ave., McAllen, TX Twenty percent of event sales will be donated to VGECHS to help our students succeed in college, career, and beyond! 💻 Ordering online? Use fundraiser code 3861719 at checkout. 📱 Ordering in person? Show the fundraiser flyer on your phone or bring a printed copy. Thank you for supporting our Royals! Please share! 💙💛

💙 BE A VOICE. BE INVOLVED. BE A PARENT AMBASSADOR!
We are excited to invite Vanguard Academy parents and guardians to become part of our Parent Ambassador Program!
Parent Ambassadors are an important part of our school community. This is an opportunity to get involved, connect with other families, support our campuses, and help make a positive difference for our students and families.
📅 Sign-ups: August 21 – September 18, 2026
📝 Register here: Parent Ambassador Application | 2026–2027
We would love to have YOU be part of the team! 💙
Forward Together. One Team. One Mission. One Vanguard Academy.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx4fJFJhCKWSwLT1Aq83V9KDYVDfDE-AcuulK0BESq-zXoSA/viewform

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💙 ¡SEA UNA VOZ. INVOLÚCRESE. ¡SEA UN PADRE EMBAJADOR!
¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a los padres, madres y tutores de Vanguard Academy a formar parte de nuestro Programa de Padres Embajadores!
Los Padres Embajadores son una parte importante de nuestra comunidad escolar. Esta es una oportunidad para involucrarse, conectarse con otras familias, apoyar a nuestras escuelas y ayudar a crear un impacto positivo para nuestros estudiantes y familias.
📅 Inscripciones: 21 de agosto – 18 de septiembre de 2026
📝 Regístrese aquí: Parent Ambassador Application | 2026–2027
¡Nos encantaría contar con USTED como parte de nuestro equipo! 💙
Avanzamos Juntos. Un Equipo. Una Misión. Una Vanguard Academy.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx4fJFJhCKWSwLT1Aq83V9KDYVDfDE-AcuulK0BESq-zXoSA/viewform

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 👑💙 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to get your Van Gogh spirit shirt! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to show your Royals pride and rock our NEW logo! 👑✨ 🗓️ Deadline: Tomorrow — Friday, August 21st Get yours before it’s too late! 💙🤍 Let’s show our Royal spirit! 👑 Get yours here: https://vangogh-royals.square.site/ #VanGoghECHS #RoyalsPride #SpiritShirts #ShowYourSpirit #GoRoyals

Van Gogh Elementary and Van Gogh Secondary are inviting parents and families to learn how to access and use the Vanguard application!

Parents can use the Vanguard app to:

📢 View class and campus announcements
💬 Communicate with their child’s teachers
💻 Access the parent portal to check grades, attendance, and important information
🩺 Submit medical excuses for their child’s absences

Need help? Parent and Family Liaisons Abigail Jaramillo and Denise Torres will be available to help parents download, access, and set up the Vanguard app.

📍 Location: Pharr Memorial Library – North Star Room
📅 Date: Friday, August 21
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📞 Phone: 956-865-2149

Sign up here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm0GomEdcILjXztgaLl4333YsEnNeZdjZSwzCUIFyDFDLyQ/viewform


Las escuelas Van Gogh Elementary y Van Gogh Secondary invitan a los padres y a las familias a aprender cómo acceder y utilizar la aplicación Vanguard!

Los padres pueden usar la aplicación Vanguard para:

📢 Ver anuncios de la clase y de la escuela
💬 Comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos
💻 Acceder al portal para padres y consultar calificaciones, asistencia e información importante
🩺 Enviar justificantes médicos por las ausencias de sus hijos

¿Necesita ayuda? Las coordinadoras de enlace con padres y familias, Abigail Jaramillo y Denise Torres, estarán disponibles para ayudar a los padres a descargar, acceder y configurar la aplicación Vanguard.

📍 Ubicación: Pharr Memorial Library – Sala North Star
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 21 de agosto
⏰ Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
📞 Teléfono: 956-865-2149

Inscribir aqui!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm0GomEdcILjXztgaLl4333YsEnNeZdjZSwzCUIFyDFDLyQ/viewform

📣 Friendly Reminder, Royals! 👑💙 Our Spirit Shirt Sale ends THIS FRIDAY, August 21st! Don’t miss your chance to show your Royal pride! 💙👑 Shirts are available in short sleeve and long sleeve and may be worn on Fridays with jeans. 📅 Order deadline: Friday, August 21st 📦 Shirts will be delivered September 8th Get yours before the sale ends! 💙🤍 Buy yours here: https://vangogh-royals.square.site/ #VanGoghRoyals #RoyalPride #SpiritShirts #GoRoyals

🏐👑 ROYALS, IT’S TIME TO EARN THE CROWN! 👑🏐 Calling all 7th & 8th grade students! We’re looking for our next volleyball stars! 💙💛 📅 Tryouts: August 18 ⏰ Time: 4:15–5:30 PM 📍 Location: School Gym ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Tryouts are ONLY for 7th and 8th grade students who have a current physical on file. Come ready to compete, work hard, and show us what you’ve got! 💪🏐

✨ TIARAS & SAPPHIRES FUNDRAISER! ✨ Our amazing Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras & Sapphires Dance Teams have partnered with Kendra Scott for a special fundraising event! 💎👑 We’d love for our Vanguard family and community to come out, shop, and support our talented dancers! A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward helping our dance teams continue to shine. 💙 📅 TODAY, August 13th ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Kendra Scott at La Plaza Mall 💻 Can’t make it in person? You can still support! Shop online Thursday, August 13 at 12:01 AM through Friday, August 14 at 11:59 PM and use code: GIVEBACK-MJXAJ ✨ 20% of proceeds will be donated to Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras! Let’s show our dancers some love and help these incredible teams dance, shine, and sparkle all season long! 👑💎💙 Share this post and invite your family and friends to join us!

Van Gogh Elementary and Van Gogh Secondary are inviting parents and families to learn how to access and use the Vanguard application.

Parents can use the Vanguard app to:

📢 View class and campus announcements
💬 Communicate with their child’s teachers
💻 Access the parent portal to check grades, attendance, and important information
🩺 Submit medical excuses for their child’s absences

Need help? Parent and Family Liaisons Abigail Jaramillo and Denise Torres will be available to help parents download, access, and set up the Vanguard app.

📍 Location: Pharr Memorial Library – North Star Room
📅 Date: Friday, August 21
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📞 Phone: 956-865-2149

The flyer encourages families to join and emphasizes that together, we can achieve more!



Las escuelas Van Gogh Elementary y Van Gogh Secondary invitan a los padres y a las familias a aprender cómo acceder y utilizar la aplicación Vanguard.

Los padres pueden usar la aplicación Vanguard para:

📢 Ver anuncios de la clase y de la escuela
💬 Comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos
💻 Acceder al portal para padres y consultar calificaciones, asistencia e información importante
🩺 Enviar justificantes médicos por las ausencias de sus hijos

¿Necesita ayuda? Las coordinadoras de enlace con padres y familias, Abigail Jaramillo y Denise Torres, estarán disponibles para ayudar a los padres a descargar, acceder y configurar la aplicación Vanguard.

📍 Ubicación: Pharr Memorial Library – Sala North Star
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 21 de agosto
⏰ Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
📞 Teléfono: 956-865-2149

El folleto anima a las familias a participar y destaca que, ¡juntos podemos lograr más!

📸 Fall School Photos are Coming! 🍂
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 27!
Students will take their Fall School Photos during the school day.
👕 Uniform Reminder 🔹 Grades 6–8: Blue polo with navy or khaki pants 🔹 Grades 9–11: Navy or royal blue polo with navy or khaki pants
Come dressed in uniform and ready to smile! 😄💙💛
#VanGoghSecondary #FallSchoolPhotos #RoyalPride #PictureDay

📢 Parent Notice: CTE Classes at Rembrandt Parents, please be advised that students enrolled in Graphic Design, Cosmetology, Health Science, or Welding will travel to Rembrandt to attend these classes during the school day. 🚌 Transportation will be provided to and from Rembrandt. Students will return to Van Gogh to attend their regularly scheduled classes. Please note that this arrangement is only for the current school year. Beginning next school year, these programs will be offered at our new facility, so students will no longer need to travel to Rembrandt for these classes. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💙

📢 UPDATED DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Dear Families, Please review our updated dismissal procedures to help us ensure a safe and organized dismissal for all students. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling Pick-Up Students in 2nd–5th grade who have an older sibling in Middle or High School will report to their oldest sibling’s dismissal location. Examples: • A 3rd-grade student whose oldest sibling is in Middle School will wait at the Secondary Building (Pink Building). • A 5th-grade student whose oldest sibling is in High School will wait at the Gym. 🚗 Pick-Up Lanes & Locations • High School / Gym — LEFT LANE • Middle School / Secondary (Pink Building) — RIGHT LANE 🛡️ Security will direct High School parents to the LEFT LANE for pick-up at the gym. Please follow all directions provided by staff and security. 🌧️ Inclement Weather: Please note that dismissal locations and procedures may change due to inclement weather. Families will be provided with updated instructions if changes are necessary. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we work to make dismissal as safe and efficient as possible for everyone. 💙 📢 PROCEDIMIENTOS ACTUALIZADOS DE SALIDA Estimadas familias: Por favor, revisen nuestros procedimientos actualizados de salida para ayudarnos a garantizar una salida segura y organizada para todos nuestros estudiantes. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Salida de Hermanos Los estudiantes de 2.º a 5.º grado que tengan un hermano mayor en Middle School o High School deberán dirigirse al área de salida asignada a su hermano mayor. Ejemplos: • Un estudiante de 3.er grado cuyo hermano mayor está en Middle School esperará en el Edificio de Secundaria (Edificio Rosa). • Un estudiante de 5.º grado cuyo hermano mayor está en High School esperará en el Gimnasio. 🚗 Carriles y Áreas de Salida • High School / Gimnasio — CARRIL IZQUIERDO • Middle School / Edificio de Secundaria (Edificio Rosa) — CARRIL DERECHO 🛡️ El personal de seguridad dirigirá a los padres de estudiantes de High School al CARRIL IZQUIERDO para recoger a sus estudiantes en el gimnasio. Por favor, sigan todas las indicaciones del personal y de seguridad. 🌧️ Clima Inclemente: Tengan en cuenta que las áreas y los procedimientos de salida pueden cambiar debido a condiciones climáticas. Si es necesario realizar algún cambio, se proporcionarán instrucciones actualizadas a las familias. Gracias por su paciencia, cooperación y apoyo mientras trabajamos para que la salida sea lo más segura y eficiente posible para todos. 💙

🏃‍♀️🏈 Get Ready for the Season! 🏀⚽

Student-athletes, don’t forget your sports physical! If you still need to get yours completed, RGV Urgent Care is offering sports physicals for just $10.

Take advantage of this opportunity and make sure you’re ready to participate, compete, and have a great season! 💪🏅

📍 Visit RGV Urgent Care for more information and availability.

#SportsPhysicals #StudentAthletes #RGVUrgentCare #BackToSchool #ReadyForTheSeason

✨ TIARAS & SAPPHIRES FUNDRAISER! ✨ Our amazing Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras & Sapphires Dance Teams have partnered with Kendra Scott for a special fundraising event! 💎👑 We’d love for our Vanguard family and community to come out, shop, and support our talented dancers! A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward helping our dance teams continue to shine. 💙 📅 Thursday, August 13 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Kendra Scott at La Plaza Mall 💻 Can’t make it in person? You can still support! Shop online Thursday, August 13 at 12:01 AM through Friday, August 14 at 11:59 PM and use code: GIVEBACK-MJXAJ ✨ 20% of proceeds will be donated to Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras! Let’s show our dancers some love and help these incredible teams dance, shine, and sparkle all season long! 👑💎💙 Share this post and invite your family and friends to join us!

🎉 HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW LOGO?! 💙🤍 Ready to show your Vanguard spirit? 📣✨ Now’s your chance to grab the newest spirit shirt featuring our NEW logo! 👕 Spirit Shirt Sales are OPEN through Friday, August 21st! Choose your style: ✨ Short Sleeve ✨ Long Sleeve Spirit shirts may be worn on Fridays with jeans! 👖🎉 📦 Shirts will be delivered to campus on Tuesday, September 8th. Don’t miss out—get yours and let’s show everyone just how much Van Gogh Spirit we have! 💙🤍 🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, August 21st 📦 Delivery: Tuesday, September 8th Click here to purchase: https://vangogh-royals.square.site/ Vanguard Spirit starts with YOU! 🙌💙

Friendly reminder! Join us for a delicious way to support our Royals! On Wednesday, August 26, Panda Express will donate 20% of event sales back to our school when you participate in our fundraiser. Funds raised will help support student programs and opportunities throughout the school year. 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Panda Express, 1401 E. Jackson Ave., McAllen, TX ✅ Ordering in person? Show the fundraiser flyer on your phone or bring a printed copy. ✅ Ordering online or in the app? Enter Fundraiser Code: 3861719 at checkout. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make a difference! 💙💛 #PandaExpressFundraiser #SupportOurStudents #DineToDonate #VanguardAcademy #CommunitySupport

🍎🍽️ AUGUST SCHOOL MENUS ARE HERE! 🍽️🍎 A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and get fueled! 💪📚 We’re incredibly grateful to be one of the only campuses in the district with a self-operating kitchen! 👩‍🍳❤️ This means our campus has the opportunity to prepare and serve meals right here at school, and we’re proud of the care, effort, and pride that goes into feeding our students each day. 📅 Check out our August menus below and see what’s cooking! Whether you’re grabbing breakfast to start your morning or enjoying lunch with your classmates, come hungry and get fueled for success! 🥞🍎🌮 🎒✨ Let’s get to school. Let’s get fueled. Let’s have an amazing year!

📣 THREE IMPORTANT BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDERS! 🎒📵🧥 As we prepare for a successful school year, please make sure your student is ready to meet these important campus expectations: 📵 1. CELL PHONES — HOUSE BILL 1481 In accordance with Texas House Bill 1481, students are prohibited from using personal communication devices during the school day. Thank you for partnering with us to support a focused, distraction-free learning environment. 🎒 2. BACKPACK REQUIREMENT Students may bring ONLY CLEAR OR MESH BACKPACKS to school. Please make sure your child’s backpack meets this requirement before arriving on campus. 🧥 3. VANGUARD OUTERWEAR ONLY The ONLY approved outerwear (sweaters and/or jackets) must also be Vanguard jackets. Approved Vanguard outerwear can be purchased through Duratex. ✅ No cellphone use during the school day ✅ Clear or mesh backpacks only ✅ Vanguard jackets/sweaters only Thank you, parents and students, for your cooperation and for helping us start the school year safe, focused, and ready to learn! 📚✨

📢 Attention Vanguard Van Gogh Parents & Guardians! 📱 As we begin the new school year, we want to make sure you stay connected and informed! This year, the Vanguard Academy App will be our primary source of parent communication for important announcements, updates, reminders, and school information. 📲 If you have not already done so, please download the Vanguard Academy App on your phone. Once downloaded, sign in using the same email address you used for SchoolMint. The app should automatically link you to your child’s profile, making it easy to receive information specific to your child and campus. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Need to add another parent or guardian? If you would like another parent, guardian, or authorized individual linked to your child’s account, please contact your child’s campus or a campus administrator. Our team will be happy to assist with getting the additional individual connected to your child’s profile. We encourage all parents and guardians to download and sign in to the app as soon as possible so you don’t miss important information throughout the school year. 💙 Stay connected. Stay informed.

📣 Vanguard Academy Families: Let’s Start the Year Strong! As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we’re asking for your partnership in helping our students arrive each day ready to learn and dressed for success. Our dress code and uniform expectations help create consistency, reduce distractions, and reinforce the high standards we have for every Vanguard Academy student. Parents, your support at home makes a tremendous difference! Please take a few minutes to review the attached Weekly Uniform Guide with your child before the first day of school. 👕 Please ensure students wear the correct uniform for their grade level and day of the week. 👖 Uniform pants must be navy blue or khaki. Black pants will not be permitted this school year. 💇 Hair must be a natural color. 🚫 Cargo pants, leggings, and athletic/sweat pants are not permitted. We want to be proactive and make expectations clear before the school year begins so our students can focus on what matters most—learning, growing, and succeeding. Thank you, parents and guardians, for helping us reinforce these expectations at home and for partnering with us to make the start of the school year a successful one. Prepare today. Arrive ready. Start strong. 💙❤️