Van Gogh Early College High School

📣 The First Royal Connection is Here! 👑💙💛

Families, our first monthly parent newsletter of the 2026–2027 school year is now available! Stay informed about important dates, upcoming events, campus updates, and everything happening at Van Gogh Secondary.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://sites.google.com/vanguardacademy.net/theroyalconnection/home

Thank you for partnering with us as we make this an amazing year of learning and growth. We look forward to seeing all of our Royals succeed!

💙💛 We Are Royals. We Are Family.

2 months ago, VANESSA GONZALEZ

🎉 Shout-out to our very own Jeremiah Hernandez! 🎉 Today, Jeremiah proudly represented Van Gogh Secondary as one of only two students selected to serve as a Student Master of Ceremonies at Convocation! Thank you for welcoming our teachers and staff as we kick off a new school year with excitement, confidence, and Royal pride. Your leadership and dedication truly reflect what it means to be a Royal. We are so proud of you, Jeremiah! 💙👑 #RoyalPride #WeAreRoyals #StudentLeadership #BackToSchool

2 months ago, Ms. Pogue

A person speaks at a podium. A large emblem sits behind them. Behind and to the right, balloons in blue and white.

👕🎒 Back-to-School Uniform Guide

The new school year is almost here! To help your student start the year off right, we've included our 2026–2027 Uniform Guide below.

Please take a moment to review the approved uniform expectations before the first day of school.

Thank you for helping us create a positive learning environment where every student is dressed for success. We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 💙✨

#BackToSchool #DressForSuccess #ReadyToLearn

2 months ago, Ms. Pogue

A blue banner informs about an approved vendor for uniform sales, with vendor details and contact information.

Uniform schedule with green, blue, and red polos. Pants options include navy, khaki, and cargo. Fridays allow jeans.

A weekly uniform schedule for 6th to 8th grade, displayed on a blue background with various clothing items, including shirts and pants.

Weekly uniform schedule for 9th to 12th graders, Monday to Friday. Each day lists a specific shirt and pants color combination.

Uniform guide for each weekday: red polo, blue polo, navy pants, beige pants, and white polo with navy pants.

A blue poster lists optional approved clothing for Vanguard Academy. Items include fleece jackets, windbreakers, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and caps.

A banner displays optional uniforms for Vanguard Academy. Items include sweatshirts, pants, and caps. It mentions optional items for cold days.

✨ The countdown is on! We're less than one month away from Vanguard Academy's Inaugural Gala: Commemorating 25 Years of Academic Excellence! ✨

As we prepare to celebrate this milestone on August 29, we are incredibly grateful to our Premier Gala Sponsors for their generous support:

🌟 @gmsarchitects
🌟 @gerlachbuilders
🌟 Project Management Services, Inc.
🌟 Yummy Catering

Their partnership strengthens the Vanguard community and creates meaningful opportunities for our students. Thank you for investing in the future of our Vanguard Academy students and helping support their educational journey!

🤝 There's still time to join us as a Gala Sponsor! Showcase your organization while supporting Vanguard Academy’s mission and helping create lasting opportunities for our students.

Learn more at www.vanguardacademy.education/gala.

#VanguardAcademy #VanguardGala #25YearsOfAcademicExcellence #CommunityPartners #SupportEducation #RGV #ForwardTogether

2 months ago, Vanguard Academy

Blue background with text thanking sponsors. Logos include Vanguard Academy, GMS Architects, Gerlach Builders, PMSI, Project Management Services, Inc., and Yummy.

📚✨ Join us for Meet the Teacher Night!

Come meet your child’s teachers, explore our campus, and get ready for a successful school year!

📅 August 6

⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM

📍 Van Gogh Secondary Campus

1407 W. Moore Rd., Pharr, TX 78577

We look forward to welcoming our Royal families! 💙👑

2 months ago, Ms. Pogue

Poster with blue and black design. Text "iCONOCE A TUS MAESTROS!" above a knight's helmet. Date, time, and location listed.

💙💛 Support Our Tiaras & Sapphires Dance Teams! 💛💙
Help our dancers reach their goals this season! Every donation supports competitions, uniforms, choreography, training, and more.
📅 Final day to donate: August 12
Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to donate. Every donation makes a difference!
Thank you for supporting our Royals! 👑✨ #RoyalPride #SupportOurDancers #GoRoyals

2 months ago, Ms. Pogue

🌧️ As our community recovers from the heavy rains and localized flooding, we continue to pray for all families in our area and for those affected by these weather conditions.

💙 The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our highest priority. We have been monitoring weather conditions closely and are pleased to announce that Summer School and all programs will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17.

📚🎉 We are excited to welcome everyone back and continue a summer filled with learning, fun, and memorable experiences.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support during this time. We look forward to seeing all of our students and families tomorrow!

#SummerSchool #WelcomeBack #StaySafe #CommunityStrong #LearningContinues

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🌧️ Mientras nuestra comunidad se recupera de las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones localizadas, continuamos orando por todas las familias de nuestra área y por quienes se han visto afectados por estas condiciones climáticas.

💙 La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Hemos estado monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas y nos complace anunciar que la Escuela de Verano y todos los programas reanudarán actividades mañana, miércoles 17 de junio.

📚🎉 Estamos emocionados de darles nuevamente la bienvenida y continuar un verano lleno de aprendizaje, diversión y experiencias memorables.

Gracias por su paciencia, comprensión y apoyo durante este tiempo. ¡Esperamos ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias mañana!

#EscuelaDeVerano #BienvenidosDeNuevo #ManténganseSeguros #ComunidadFuerte #ElAprendizajeContinúa

4 months ago, Vanguard Academy

Blue sign with text "Calendar Update" and a date. Red box shows "June 17" with a white date underneath. Text reads "Summer School & Programs Resume!"

Blue background with white text and red box displaying "Actualización de calendario" and "JUNIO 17". Below is "¿SE REANUDAN LOS PROGRAMAS Y LA ESCUELA DE VERANO?"

📢 Weather Update

Due to flooding and inclement weather forecasted for our area, all summer school classes and programs have been canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Staff will follow a delayed start schedule and will report to work at 10:00 a.m.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates through the Vanguard App, social media, and the district website as needed.

We pray that you and your families remain safe during this weather.

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📢 Actualización del clima

Debido a las inundaciones y al clima inclemente pronosticado para nuestra área, todas las clases y programas de escuela de verano han sido cancelados para mañana, martes 16 de junio de 2026.

El personal seguirá un horario de inicio tardío y se presentará a trabajar a las 10:00 a.m.

Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del clima y proporcionaremos actualizaciones a través de la aplicación de Vanguard, las redes sociales y el sitio web del distrito según sea necesario.

Oramos para que ustedes y sus familias se mantengan a salvo durante estas condiciones del clima.

4 months ago, Vanguard Academy

Blue background with white text. "CALENDAR UPDATE" in large, bold letters. Date "JUNE 16, 2026" below. White square with "JUNE 16" on red background. Below that, "SUMMER SCHOOL & PROGRAMS CANCELED!"

Blue sign with white text states "Actualización de Calendario" and red box with white text reads "Junio 16". It says "Cursos y Programas de Verano Cancelados!" in white text.

💙👑 Royal Pride Shines Bright! 👑💙 We are incredibly proud of our Sapphires and Tiaras officers for their dedication, hard work, and commitment during Officers Camp this past week! While many were enjoying the first week of summer break, these young leaders chose to spend their time preparing, learning, and growing as they get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination were on full display as they gave it their all and represented our Royal community with excellence. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see the impact these outstanding leaders will make both on and off the stage this year. Thank you, ladies, for your dedication and for setting the standard of what it means to be a Royal. 💎✨ #RoyalPride #SapphiresAndTiaras #FutureLeaders #RoyalExcellence #ReadyFor2627 #OnceARoyalAlwaysARoyal 💙👑✨

4 months ago, VANESSA GONZALEZ

Our students had a wonderful field trip yesterday as part of their GT Camp! 🐢✨ We enjoyed an educational visit to Sea Turtle Inc., where students learned about sea turtle conservation and marine life. The day ended with plenty of fun, laughter, and adventure at Urban Air. Thank you to our students for representing our school so well and making the day a success! 💙💚 #GTStudents #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SeaTurtleInc #UrbanAir

4 months ago, Ms. Pogue

A group of people pose for a photo in a room with a large aquarium in the background.

Spectators in a seating area, some standing, with a body of water and buildings in the distance.

🏃‍♀️🏀🏐 Level Up Your Summer at Van Gogh! 🏐🏀🏃‍♂️

Calling all current and future Royals athletes! Join us this summer for strength training, skill development, conditioning, and open gym opportunities.

📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Van Gogh Gym

Daily Schedule:
✅ 8:00 AM – Cross Country
✅ 9:00 AM – Strength & Conditioning
✅ 10:00 AM – Sport-Specific Skills
✅ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open Recreation Gym

Sports include:
🏀 Basketball
⚽ Soccer
🏃 Cross Country
👟 Track & Field
🏐 Volleyball

All athletes must have a current sports physical on file to participate.

This is a great opportunity for students to stay active, improve their skills, build strength, and prepare for the upcoming school year.

💙💛 Train. Compete. Succeed. Together.

4 months ago, Ms. Pogue

📚 Royals, we know summer just started, but we encourage you to take full advantage of our summer reading list now being available! Get a jump start on your summer reading and make the most of your break by exploring new books, building your skills, and keeping your mind sharp all summer long. Happy reading, Royals! 👑 Middle School (Upcoming 6th-8th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jLQ9rfMtcaYyKbdc30hXG5uWGL4k878ZvxAHttB8cRA/edit?usp=sharing High School (Upcoming 9th-11th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/16VqSFXwQTxUCzsxSdY0NiXGgT58NJL3771G15RC1st8/edit?tab=t.0

4 months ago, VANESSA GONZALEZ

🌟 Student Spotlight: Alexa Martinez 🌟

Vanguard Academy is proud to recognize Alexa “Lexie” Martinez for opening the May Board Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation.⭐

Lexie is the daughter of Aridai and Jorge Martinez and will be an upcoming junior at Van Gogh Early College High School for the 2026–2027 school year. She has proudly attended Vanguard Academy since Pre-K and is a member of the school’s inaugural secondary class. 🎓

Throughout her journey, Lexie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and school pride. Last year, she successfully completed a six-week Youth Police Academy, earning recognition upon graduation. 👮‍♀️👏 She was also recently accepted into the Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice Academy at South Texas College, continuing to pursue her passion for public service and leadership.

In addition, Lexie competed in DECA and advanced to the state-level competition, showcasing her commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence. 💼🏅

We are incredibly proud of our Royal and look forward to all the amazing accomplishments ahead as she continues to grow, lead, and excel! 💙✨

#VanguardAcademy #StudentSpotlight #RoyalPride #FutureLeader #VanguardRoyals

4 months ago, Vanguard Academy

Dear Van Gogh Secondary (6th-10th grade) Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder about tomorrow’s Award Assemblies and several important updates: • The new location is the Pharr Research and Development Center (850 W. Dicker Rd., Pharr, TX 78577). • Due to limited seating, each student may bring ONLY TWO guests. • Students will be transported by school bus. Parents may go directly to the venue. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as construction on our new Vanguard Van Gogh ECHS campus begins ahead of schedule. We look forward to celebrating our students with you tomorrow!