Vanguard Preparatory School

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Bruce
Bruce joined Vanguard during his sophomore year. Known for his thoughtful and strategic mindset, Bruce enjoys playing chess and video games, passions that reflect his love for problem-solving and competition.

One of his favorite Vanguard memories is camp, a time filled with fun, connection, and experiences he won’t forget. Bruce has been involved in Chess Club, Robotics Club, and Lego Club, where he’s been able to explore his interests and connect with others. He also shares that Mr. Ross is his favorite teacher—especially because of the many chess matches they’ve played together.

After graduation, Bruce plans to begin at community college before transferring to a four-year university. He’s looking forward to the full college experience and all the opportunities ahead.

Congratulations, Bruce! We’re excited to see where your journey takes you. 💚

🎓 Senior Spotlight: John
John has been a part of the wolfpack since middle school. Over the years, he has built strong friendships and made lasting memories, growing into a thoughtful and driven young adult.

John enjoys video games and has a passion for photography—especially capturing the beauty of the sky and space. One of his favorite Vanguard memories is camp, where he loved spending time and hanging out with friends.

He is involved in the Plano Fire Explorers program, where he volunteers at events and gains hands-on experience learning the skills needed to become a firefighter.

After graduation, John plans to attend EMT school and is looking forward to beginning this next chapter.

Congratulations, John! We’re proud of you and excited to see where your path leads. 💚

We’re growing — and looking for passionate educators to grow with us!

Vanguard Prep School is currently hiring teachers and support staff at our Dallas and Aledo campuses.

At Vanguard, our team helps students thrive through a supportive, therapeutic, relationship-centered environment where every child is truly known and valued.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a collaborative team, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in students’ lives, we’d love to connect with you.

📍Aledo, TX & Dallas, TX
Apply or learn more through the link in our bio.

Mini Break is almost here!

We hope our students enjoy a well-deserved time to rest and recharge. 💚

See you soon!

Sometimes the smallest gestures say the biggest things 💐

This week, one of our third grade students, John, insisted his mom stop for flowers on the way to school for Teacher Appreciation Week. No one suggested it—this was all him. He even brought his own wallet and used his own money to buy flowers for his teachers and clinical team.

When asked why, he said:
“My teachers and the clinical team work REALLY REALLY hard. I want them to have these!”

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.

Reminder: Early dismissal TOMORROW-- Lower School at 11:45 AM, Middle & High School 12:00 PM!

Please plan accordingly for pick-up.

Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly!

Reminder! Join us for our Family Education Session tomorrow (5/6) at 8:30 AM featuring guest speaker Dr. Roger Robinson, psychiatrist. He’ll be discussing medication, the influence of genetics on psychiatry, and the latest updates in brain research.

We hope to see you there!

This week, we celebrate the heart of Vanguard—our incredible teachers!

Thank you for inspiring minds, building confidence, and shaping the future every single day.

As graduation draws closer, we’re excited to begin our Senior Spotlight series—celebrating each member of the Class of 2026 and counting down to the big day by highlighting the incredible students who make up this graduating class.

Please join us in celebrating Charlie, Vanguard’s Valedictorian for the Class of 2026! Since joining Vanguard in 2017, Charlie has distinguished himself through hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. We are so proud to honor his accomplishments and the example he has set for his classmates.

Charlie enjoys cars, video games, and watches, and one of his favorite Vanguard memories is camp—where he played games, had no idea what he was doing, and still somehow came out on top. He says his favorite teacher is Mr. Ross because he is always fun to be around.

This fall, Charlie will attend the University of North Texas and pursue his goal of becoming an optometrist. He is especially excited to meet new people and begin this next chapter.

Congratulations, Charlie! We know your future is bright and can’t wait to see all you accomplish. 💚