





📢 Vanguard Academy
Good afternoon Vanguard parents and tutors. We hope this message finds you well. We are sharing a letter regarding Safe Gun Storage for your reference. Links mentioned in the letter can be found below:
📘 Texas Penal Code 46.13
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm#46.13
📘 Texas Sales and Use Tax
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/faq/firearm-safety.php#:~:text=Yes.,or%20storage%20of%20a%20firearm
🔗 https://safegunstoragetexas.com
We hope you have a blessed Memorial Day weekend. Thank you for your continued support.
— Central Office Administration, Vanguard Academy
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📢 Vanguard Academy
Buenas tardes, padres y tutores de Vanguard. Compartimos con ustedes una carta sobre el almacenamiento seguro de armas de fuego para su referencia. Los enlaces mencionados en la carta se pueden encontrar a continuación:
📘 Código Penal de Texas 46.13
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm#46.13
📘 Impuesto sobre ventas y uso de Texas
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/faq/firearm-safety.php#:~:text=Yes.,or%20storage%20of%20a%20firearm
🔗 https://safegunstoragetexas.com
Les deseamos un bendecido fin de semana del Día de los Caídos. Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
— Administración de la Oficina Central, Vanguard Academy









We would like to inform you of several IMPORTANT changes regarding our upcoming Award Assemblies.
Due to construction beginning earlier than expected for our new Vanguard Van Gogh ECHS campus, the following changes have been made to ensure we remain on schedule with our project timeline:
• Each award assembly will now begin ONE HOUR LATER than the originally scheduled time.
• The venue has changed from our campus library to the Pharr Research and Development Center located at 850 W. Dicker Rd., Pharr, TX 78577.
• Due to limited seating capacity at the new venue, each student will be allowed to bring ONLY TWO guests.
• Students will be transported to and from the venue by school bus. Parents do NOT need to provide transportation for their children and may head directly to the Pharr Research and Development Center for the event.
We understand these are major adjustments, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this exciting time for our campus. While these changes may create some inconvenience, we are thrilled that construction on our new school has officially begun ahead of schedule.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and flexibility. We look forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments with you.
Estimados Padres y Tutores,
Queremos informarles sobre varios cambios IMPORTANTES relacionados con nuestras próximas Asambleas de Premiación.
Debido a que la construcción de nuestro nuevo campus Vanguard Van Gogh ECHS comenzó antes de lo esperado, se han realizado los siguientes cambios para asegurar que continuemos conforme al calendario del proyecto:
• Cada asamblea de premiación comenzará UNA HORA MÁS TARDE de la hora originalmente programada.
• La ubicación ha cambiado de nuestra biblioteca escolar al Pharr Research and Development Center, ubicado en 850 W. Dicker Rd., Pharr, TX 78577.
• Debido a la capacidad limitada del nuevo lugar, cada estudiante podrá traer SOLAMENTE DOS invitados.
• Los estudiantes serán transportados hacia y desde el evento en autobús escolar. Los padres NO necesitan proporcionar transporte para sus hijos y pueden dirigirse directamente al Pharr Research and Development Center para el evento.
Entendemos que estos son cambios importantes y agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión durante este emocionante momento para nuestra escuela. Aunque estos cambios puedan causar algunos inconvenientes, estamos muy emocionados de que la construcción de nuestra nueva escuela haya comenzado antes de lo previsto.
Gracias de antemano por su continuo apoyo y flexibilidad. Esperamos celebrar los logros de nuestros estudiantes junto con ustedes.

Good evening GT Families,
Our GT Showcase has been rescheduled to Monday, May 18th. We are excited for our students to present the projects they have been working on throughout the semester and showcase their creativity, talents, and hard work.
📅 Date: Monday, May 18th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Van Gogh Secondary Library
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students’ accomplishments!


Students will attend their STC Bridge Orientation at South Texas College on Tuesday, May 26th. This event is for students only.
Permission slips will be sent home soon for your child to attend. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. 🙂
Thank you!

We can't wait to see you at our Mother's Day Dance tomorrow!

Join us for our Mother’s Day Dance — a special time to celebrate the amazing moms and motherly figures in our community! 💐
🎟 Ticket Sales Have Been Extended!
$10 (1 student + 1 guest)
$2 for each additional student
📅 Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ 1st Session: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
⏰ 2nd Session: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
✨ Enjoy:
🎶 Live DJ & exciting performances
📸 Photobooth for lasting memories
🍪 Snacks & refreshments
🌷 FREE flowers for every mom (while supplies last!)
💖 Mothers & Motherly Figures Welcome
⚠️ Limited space: One guest per student/family
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and create unforgettable memories! 🎉

Vanguard Academy families, we’re excited to announce that our 2026–2027 Student Uniform Guide is now available!
📘👕 Use the QR codes in the image to quickly access the full uniform guide and shop directly through our official Duratex online store. 🛍️📲
🚨 Don’t forget: Duratex is currently offering a sale on uniforms! Be sure to place your order by May 17 to take advantage of discounted pricing before regular prices begin on May 18.
Start planning ahead and get your students ready for a successful school year! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #StudentUniforms
🎒✨ ¡Ya Disponible: Guía de Uniforme Estudiantil 2026–2027! ✨🎒
Familias de Vanguard Academy, ¡nos complace anunciar que nuestra Guía de Uniforme Estudiantil 2026–2027 ya está disponible! 📘👕
Utilice los códigos QR en la imagen para acceder rápidamente a la guía completa de uniformes y comprar directamente en nuestra tienda oficial en línea de Duratex. 🛍️📲
🚨 No lo olvide: ¡Duratex actualmente tiene una oferta en uniformes! Asegúrese de realizar su pedido antes del 17 de mayo para aprovechar los precios con descuento antes de que los precios regulares comiencen el 18 de mayo.
¡Comience a planificar con anticipación y prepare a sus estudiantes para un año escolar exitoso! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #UniformesEscolares

Congratulations to these scholars on this major accomplishment. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your future. Keep shining, Royals! 👏💙💛

In honor of upcoming Principal’s Day, we would like to give a Royal Shout Out to Mrs. Gonzalez! 👑💙💛
Thank you for being the light of our school and for shining your light on others each day. ✨ Your leadership, kindness, and dedication help guide our Royal family and create a campus where students and staff feel supported, encouraged, and valued. 💙
You lead with grace, strength, and a heart for service. Whether you are supporting teachers, encouraging students, celebrating success, or helping others, your impact is felt throughout our campus. 🌟 You remind us what it means to lead with purpose and to bring out the best in others.
We are grateful for your vision, your commitment, and the positive light you bring to our school community. 💛 Happy Principal’s Day, Mrs. Gonzalez! Thank you for all that you do for our Royals. 👑✨

Join us for a fun-filled community celebration on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pharr / Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🍔 Delicious food
🎯 Kids games & activities
🌿 Nature scavenger hunt
🎶 Live performances
🎟️ Live raffle & exciting prizes!
This is a FREE community event designed to celebrate our children and bring families together in a fun, welcoming outdoor setting. 💛
We hope to see you there—invite your family and friends and help us spread the word!
#DiaDelNiño #VanguardAcademy #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent #CelebrateKids
🎉 Festival Comunitario del Día del Niño 🎉
¡Acompáñanos en una celebración comunitaria llena de diversión el sábado 2 de mayo de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en el Pharr / Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)!
Trae a toda la familia y disfruta de:
🍔 Comida deliciosa
🎯 Juegos y actividades para niños
🌿 Búsqueda del tesoro en la naturaleza
🎶 Presentaciones en vivo
🎟️ ¡Rifa en vivo y premios emocionantes!
Este es un evento comunitario GRATUITO diseñado para celebrar a nuestros niños y unir a las familias en un ambiente al aire libre, divertido y acogedor. 💛
¡Esperamos verte ahí! Invita a tu familia y amigos y ayúdanos a compartir este evento.
#DíaDelNiño #VanguardAcademy #DiversiónEnFamilia #EventoComunitario #CelebrandoALosNiños

Please encourage your child to complete their TSI practice tests on EdSpire. Students must score 80% or higher two times in a row to qualify to retest.
Passing the TSI can help save money in the long run and helps ensure students are college ready.
We will be testing again before the end of the school year. Thank you for your support!

You are invited to our GT Showcase on Thursday, May 14th, from 5:00–6:00 PM.
Please join us in supporting our Royals and enjoy the opportunity to watch them showcase their talents, creativity, and hard work.
We hope to see you there!

To help maintain a safe and secure campus, food delivery services (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) are not permitted at school.
Students may not order food deliveries to campus.
Any items delivered by third-party services will not be accepted or allowed to be consumed.
Parents/guardians may bring food directly to their child if needed.
Students may not order or receive food for other students.
These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
— Van Gogh Secondary Administration
