Capt. Mark T. Voss Middle School

Please join us in welcoming Mr. John Lopez back to Voss Middle School! Mr. Lopez will be joining our Special Education Department.

Mr. Lopez is a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in English, and he also holds a Master’s in Business. Before entering education, he proudly served five years in the U.S. Navy as a medic at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Outside of school, Mr. Lopez enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog and cat. He’s an avid reader, a passionate sports fan, and loves watching movies.

Mr. Lopez is looking forward to another amazing year at Voss and is excited to continue building relationships with our students and families. We’re so glad to have him back for another great year!

Save the date!

If your Eagle plans to play football this season, please mark your calendars! Attendance at these important events is essential.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VMS Gym
Parent Meeting
All athletes and parents should attend.

📅 Monday, August 10
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 VMS Gym
Equipment Handout, Locker Assignments & First Team Meeting
Athletes only are expected to attend.

Please join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Ms. Christene Harms, to the Voss family! Ms. Harms will be teaching math!

Originally from San Antonio, Ms. Harms earned her Master’s in Education from UTSA and brings 23 years of experience in education to our campus.

When she’s not at school, she enjoys spending time with her three amazing boys (plus their boy dog), embracing every moment of being a proud boy mom. She also loves reading, hiking, and exploring the outdoors with her family.

She is excited to become part of the incredible team at Voss, and we are thrilled to have her join our school community. Welcome to Voss!

P.E. and Athletic uniforms are now on sale! Please note: P.E. and Athletics will be using the same uniforms. If you have previously purchased VMS uniforms, you are not required to buy the new ones.

All students planning to play a sport must complete the forms in Rank One and have a current physical. Physical forms may be emailed to the addresses shown in the graphic. All athletes are encouraged to participate in BISD summer camps and strengthening and conditioning programs.

We are excited to welcome a new member to the VMS family! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Laura Paulsen!

Originally from a small town in Kansas, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree through Pittsburg State University and Western Governors University.

Before becoming a teacher, Ms. Paulsen gained experience in a variety of creative and student-centered roles. She owned and operated three photography studios, taught kinder prep, managed early learning centers, worked with foster children, served as an ABA therapist, and taught behavior support and 5th grade within BISD.

Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, crafting desserts, photography, playing in a local band, creating unique artwork, and spending time outdoors.

Ms. Paulsen is excited to teach art at VMS and is passionate about helping students see the world from different perspectives, think creatively, build confidence through self-expression, and discover that art is not about perfection — it’s about creativity, growth, and finding themselves. She looks forward to creating a classroom where students feel inspired, encouraged, and excited to explore new ideas.

Welcome to VMS!

Some of our 8th graders started the summer with an unforgettable adventure exploring Washington, D.C. and New York City with Mrs. Uhl! They were able to visit some of our nation’s most iconic destinations!

They also visited the grave of our namesake, Captain Mark Tyler Voss, who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Thank you to Mrs. Uhl, parents, and chaperones for making this amazing trip possible for our students!

Please join us in welcoming a new member of the Voss family! Ms. Bryanna Marquez will be serving as the Counselor's Secretary.

Originally from Corona, California, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cal State-Fullerton and her Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Although this is her first time serving in this specific role, she brings valuable experience working in supporting roles within dynamic teams and is excited to contribute to the success of our students and staff.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, playing pickleball, and walking her dog. She also loves exploring new restaurants as an Elite Yelp member and has recently been enjoying mystery and thriller books.

She is eager to support the Voss community and looks forward to becoming an integral part of the education system here. Welcome to Voss, Ms. Marquez!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Rebeca Encinas to the Voss family! Ms. Encinias will be teaching Spanish.

Rebeca is a graduate of Texas State University and brings 17 years of teaching experience to the classroom. She grew up in Mexico and has a true passion for education and working with students.

Outside of school, Rebeca enjoys traveling, working out, iced coffee, and all things pink! She also loves attending concerts and is a big Disney and SPURS fan.

Most of all, Rebeca loves being a teacher and is excited to bring her experience, energy, and passion for learning to Voss. Welcome to the team, Ms. Encinias!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Elaina Garcia to the Eagle Family! Mrs. Garcia will be serving VMS as the School Psychologist.

Mrs. Garcia has lived in the San Antonio area since she was 2 years old. She attended Saint Mary’s Hall in San Antonio from pre-kindergarten until she graduated high school. She then attended Trinity University in San Antonio and received her bachelor's degree in psychology. Following graduation, Mrs. Garcia joined Teach For
America and taught in Houston at a charter school for two years. She then joined KIPP Houston to help co-found a Pre-K through 3 grade level campus. Following the birth of their son, Elaina and her husband moved back to the San Antonio/Boerne area. She worked with NEISD for 2 ½ years as a teacher and then received her master’s in School Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Elaina worked at Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School as the School Psychologist from 2016 to 2023. She then joined Van Raub Elementary School as the School Psychologist in 2020.

Mrs. Garica is very excited about joining the VMS family. She looks forward to embarking on this next phase of her career and is eager to work with the exceptional students at VMS. Elaina and her husband have two amazing children, Isaiah (incoming freshman at CHS) and Josephine (incoming 6th grader at VMS).

Welcome, Mrs. Garcia!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Beth Forsyth to the VMS Family! She will be teaching English/Language Arts.

Originally from the small town of Berryville, Virginia, she lived in Virginia for 43 years before moving to Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas in 2021. She attended James Madison University and brings 16 years of teaching experience to VMS.

She has been married for 24 years and is the proud mom of three boys — Patrick (17), Nate (14), and Mike (13) — along with a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois named Lincoln. Fun facts about Mrs. Forsyth include that she grew up on a farm and took Latin as a second language in high school!

She is excited to join Voss and work with students during such an important stage in their lives. This transition is especially meaningful because her own sons have had such positive experiences at Voss. She looks forward to helping students build confidence in their reading and writing while supporting them as they grow both academically and personally.

Welcome to Voss!