❄️Cold Weather Expected ❄️
In anticipation of the upcoming cold weather, Warming Centers are OPEN across our community to provide a safe, warm place during this weather event.
If you or someone you know needs shelter, please review the locations, hours, and guidelines listed on the flyer. These centers are available to help ensure everyone stays safe and warm.
📣 Vanguard Academy will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates regarding instruction for next week as information becomes available.
💙 Please share this post to help spread the word.
📍 Locations available in McAllen, Weslaco, Mercedes, and Edinburg.
❄️ Se espera clima frío ❄️
En anticipación al próximo clima frío, los Centros de Calentamiento están ABIERTOS en toda nuestra comunidad para brindar un lugar seguro y cálido durante este evento climático.
Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita refugio, por favor revise las ubicaciones, horarios y lineamientos que se indican en el volante. Estos centros están disponibles para ayudar a que todos se mantengan seguros y abrigados.
📣 Vanguard Academy continuará monitoreando las condiciones del clima y proporcionará actualizaciones sobre la instrucción para la próxima semana conforme haya más información disponible.
💙 Por favor, comparta esta publicación para ayudar a difundir la información.
📍 Ubicaciones disponibles en McAllen, Weslaco, Mercedes y Edinburg.

Vanguard Academy, have you heard? This Friday, January 30th, we’ll be celebrating 100 days of school! 🎉
100 days of learning, 100 days of memories, and 100 days of growth! Let’s keep making each day count because we could not be Vanguard without YOU! 💛
#VanguardAcademy #100DaysOfSchool #100DaysStronger #LearningTogether #GrowingTogether
¡Vanguard Academy, ¿ya te enteraste?!
Este viernes 30 de enero, ¡celebraremos 100 días de clases! 🎉
100 días de aprendizaje, 100 días de recuerdos y 100 días de crecimiento.
Sigamos haciendo que cada día cuente, ¡porque Vanguard no sería Vanguard sin USTEDES! 💛
#VanguardAcademy #100DiasDeClases #100DiasAprendiendo #100DiasCreciendo #AprendiendoJuntos


Vanguard Academy family: We are closely monitoring the weather forecast over the coming days. At this time, school is expected to remain open for the week of January 26th.
Should there be any delays or cancellations, updates will be shared promptly through our communication channels, including our social media platforms, website, and the Vanguard Academy app. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Familia de Vanguard Academy: Estamos monitoreando de cerca el pronóstico del tiempo para los próximos días. En este momento, se espera que la escuela permanezca abierta durante la semana del 26 de enero.
En caso de haber retrasos o cancelaciones, las actualizaciones se compartirán de manera oportuna a través de nuestros canales de comunicación, incluyendo nuestras redes sociales, el sitio web y la aplicación de Vanguard Academy. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión.


🍕 Registration Pizza Party Challenge Update! 🍕
Parents & Guardians,
Our Registration Pizza Party Challenge is heating up, and several grade levels are neck and neck! 🎉 Every completed registration moves your student’s grade closer to winning a pizza party.
👉 Reminder:
All families must complete registration whether your student is returning to Vanguard Academy or not returning next year. Completing the form is required for all students and helps us plan for the upcoming school year.
Please complete your registration as soon as possible using the link below:
🔗 https://vanguardacademy.schoolmint.net/signin
Thank you for your continued support—and let’s help your child’s grade level take the lead! 🍕🏆

Vanguard Academy proudly honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Today, we reflect on his enduring call to lead and serve with purpose, courage, and compassion. May we continue to uplift one another and work together to build a more just and unified community.
#MLKDay #VanguardAcademy #ServeWithPurpose #Community

Actualización: Vanguard Academy ha resuelto el problema con la descarga de la aplicación Vanguard desde la App Store de Apple. La aplicación ya está disponible para su descarga. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. Tenga en cuenta que esto no afectó a los usuarios que ya tenían la aplicación descargada. 💙


📱Vanguard Academy is currently experiencing an issue with downloading the Vanguard App from the Apple App Store. Updates will be shared once the issue is resolved. Please note that this does not affect users who already have the app downloaded. 💙
📱Vanguard Academy actualmente está experimentando un problema con la descarga de la aplicación Vanguard desde la App Store de Apple. Se compartirán actualizaciones una vez que el problema sea resuelto. Tenga en cuenta que esto no afecta a los usuarios que ya tienen la aplicación descargada. 💙


Our January edition of The Royal Connection is now available! This month’s newsletter includes important dates, upcoming events, and helpful information to keep you connected and informed. Thank you for your continued partnership—let’s make it a great month! 👑
The Royal Connection: https://sites.google.com/vanguardacademy.net/vangoghechs/january

Families, it’s time to complete your child’s registration for the 2026–2027 school year! We ask that all families complete the application—whether your child will be returning or not returning next year.
Completing this process is crucial as it helps us plan ahead to ensure we have the right staff, classrooms, and resources in place to best serve our students from day one.
👉 Know someone interested in joining our Vanguard community? Please feel free to share the application link with friends or family who may be interested in enrolling with us for the upcoming school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we prepare for another successful school year. 💙📚
Please complete your registration using the following link as soon as possible: https://vanguardacademy.schoolmint.net/


This holiday season, we’d like to share some healthy mental health tips to help you enjoy the holidays 🎄✨. From managing stress 💆♀️ to practicing self-care 💙 and staying connected with loved ones 🤝, these tips are here to support your well-being and help you find balance, joy, and peace during this festive time ❄️😊
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Durante esta temporada navideña, nos gustaría compartir algunos consejos saludables para el bienestar mental que le ayudarán a disfrutar de las fiestas 🎄✨. Desde manejar el estrés 💆♀️ hasta practicar el autocuidado 💙 y mantenerse conectado con sus seres queridos 🤝, estos consejos están aquí para apoyar su bienestar y ayudarle a encontrar equilibrio, alegría y paz durante este tiempo festivo ❄️😊


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! 👋💙

Bring your family, meet our CTE team, and explore hands-on programs that open real career paths for our students.
Join us on December 9, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Rembrandt Secondary Zeke Martinez Building.
Explore our programs of study, ask questions, try activities, and see how our CCMR and CTE programs help students aim higher and go further.
Everyone is welcome!

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Este 20 de noviembre, vestimos de azul para honrar a los niños que sufren una pérdida. Unámonos en apoyo, comprensión y compasión. 💙 #DíaDeConcienciaciónSobreElDueloInfantil #VísteteDeAzul #ApoyemosANuestrosNiños


Today, we launch The Royal Connection—a monthly newsletter created to keep you informed, engaged, and connected to everything happening at Van Gogh Secoondary (6th-10th Grade). Each issue will bring you clear updates, helpful reminders, and important information to support your child’s success.
More than a newsletter, The Royal Connection represents our ongoing commitment to strengthening the bond between our school, our families, and our community. We know that when we work together, our students benefit the most—and this is one more way to keep that partnership strong.
📬 Click below to explore this month’s edition:
https://sites.google.com/vanguardacademy.net/vangoghechs/november
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💖 ¡Prepárate para celebrar el Día Mundial de la Bondad el 13 de noviembre! 💖 En Vanguard Academy, creemos que la amabilidad crea conexión, sentido de pertenencia y escuelas más fuertes. Únete a nosotros vistiendo de rosa para que la amabilidad sea la norma. 🌎 💖 ¡Guiémonos por la compasión en todo lo que hagamos! #DíaMundialDeLaAmabilidad #VanguardStrong #LaAmabilidadImporta #HagamosDeLaAmabilidadLaNorma #VísteteDeRosaPorLaAmabilidad


Experience an evening of student-led worship, powerful testimonies, and inspiring speakers. 🙌

We're excited to invite you to our "Building Better Family Bonds" workshop series! Join us for three interactive sessions focused on strengthening family connections. You'll learn effective communication skills to resolve conflicts, discover the power of gratitude and how to express it, and explore how teamwork can enhance your family dynamics. These free workshops are a wonderful opportunity to grow closer as a family. We hope to see you there!
Scan the QR code or click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8
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Estimadas Familias de Vanguard Academy,
¡Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra serie de talleres "Construyendo Mejores Lazos Familiares"! Acompáñenos en tres sesiones interactivas enfocadas en fortalecer las conexiones familiares. Aprenderán habilidades efectivas de comunicación para resolver conflictos, descubrirán el poder de la gratitud y cómo expresarla, y explorarán cómo el trabajo en equipo puede mejorar la dinámica familiar. Estos talleres gratuitos son una maravillosa oportunidad para crecer más unidos como familia. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace para registrarse: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8


This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals



This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals



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.


