Vanguard Van Gogh Secondary

08/23/2026

MAKE AN IMPACT. GET NOTICED. SUPPORT OUR ROYALS! 👑💙💛

We’re excited to offer an amazing sponsorship opportunity for local businesses to advertise with Vanguard Van Gogh Secondary while making a meaningful investment in our students and school community! 🏫✨

📍 HIGH-VISIBILITY LOCATION: Your business will be featured on our Jackson Rd fence, giving your company year-round exposure to students, families, staff, and the surrounding community through June 2027.

💼 CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP SIZE:
🔹 4’ x 4’ Banner — $500
🔹 4’ x 8’ Banner — $800

Your sponsorship helps support student achievement initiatives, school-wide incentives, and staff appreciation opportunities—making your investment about more than advertising. It’s an opportunity to help our Royals thrive! 👑

🤝 Partner with us. Promote your business. Give back to our community.

📞 Ready to become a Royal Sponsor?
Contact Vanessa Gonzalez, Principal
(956) 403-5070
[email protected]

💻 Interested? Please complete our interest form and someone will contact you: https://forms.gle/ug8ykH4ebJsu38UR8

Let’s work together to make a lasting impact on the future of our students!

08/23/2026

🥡 Join us for our Van Gogh Early College High School Panda Express Fundraiser!

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 4:30–8:30 PM
📍 Panda Express, 1401 E. Jackson Ave., McAllen, TX

Twenty percent of event sales will be donated to VGECHS to help our students succeed in college, career, and beyond!

💻 Ordering online? Use fundraiser code 3861719 at checkout.
📱 Ordering in person? Show the fundraiser flyer on your phone or bring a printed copy.

Thank you for supporting our Royals! Please share! 💙💛

08/21/2026

💙 BE A VOICE. BE INVOLVED. BE A PARENT AMBASSADOR!
We are excited to invite Vanguard Academy parents and guardians to become part of our Parent Ambassador Program!
Parent Ambassadors are an important part of our school community. This is an opportunity to get involved, connect with other families, support our campuses, and help make a positive difference for our students and families.
📅 Sign-ups: August 21 – September 18, 2026
📝 Register here: Parent Ambassador Application | 2026–2027
We would love to have YOU be part of the team! 💙
Forward Together. One Team. One Mission. One Vanguard Academy.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx4fJFJhCKWSwLT1Aq83V9KDYVDfDE-AcuulK0BESq-zXoSA/viewform

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💙 ¡SEA UNA VOZ. INVOLÚCRESE. ¡SEA UN PADRE EMBAJADOR!
¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a los padres, madres y tutores de Vanguard Academy a formar parte de nuestro Programa de Padres Embajadores!
Los Padres Embajadores son una parte importante de nuestra comunidad escolar. Esta es una oportunidad para involucrarse, conectarse con otras familias, apoyar a nuestras escuelas y ayudar a crear un impacto positivo para nuestros estudiantes y familias.
📅 Inscripciones: 21 de agosto – 18 de septiembre de 2026
📝 Regístrese aquí: Parent Ambassador Application | 2026–2027
¡Nos encantaría contar con USTED como parte de nuestro equipo! 💙
Avanzamos Juntos. Un Equipo. Una Misión. Una Vanguard Academy.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx4fJFJhCKWSwLT1Aq83V9KDYVDfDE-AcuulK0BESq-zXoSA/viewform

08/20/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 👑💙

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to get your Van Gogh spirit shirt! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to show your Royals pride and rock our NEW logo! 👑✨

🗓️ Deadline: Tomorrow — Friday, August 21st

Get yours before it’s too late! 💙🤍
Let’s show our Royal spirit! 👑

Get yours here: https://vangogh-royals.square.site/

08/18/2026

Van Gogh Elementary and Van Gogh Secondary are inviting parents and families to learn how to access and use the Vanguard application!

Parents can use the Vanguard app to:

📢 View class and campus announcements
💬 Communicate with their child’s teachers
💻 Access the parent portal to check grades, attendance, and important information
🩺 Submit medical excuses for their child’s absences

Need help? Parent and Family Liaisons Abigail Jaramillo and Denise Torres will be available to help parents download, access, and set up the Vanguard app.

📍 Location: Pharr Memorial Library – North Star Room
📅 Date: Friday, August 21
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📞 Phone: 956-865-2149

Sign up here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm0GomEdcILjXztgaLl4333YsEnNeZdjZSwzCUIFyDFDLyQ/viewform

Las escuelas Van Gogh Elementary y Van Gogh Secondary invitan a los padres y a las familias a aprender cómo acceder y utilizar la aplicación Vanguard!

Los padres pueden usar la aplicación Vanguard para:

📢 Ver anuncios de la clase y de la escuela
💬 Comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos
💻 Acceder al portal para padres y consultar calificaciones, asistencia e información importante
🩺 Enviar justificantes médicos por las ausencias de sus hijos

¿Necesita ayuda? Las coordinadoras de enlace con padres y familias, Abigail Jaramillo y Denise Torres, estarán disponibles para ayudar a los padres a descargar, acceder y configurar la aplicación Vanguard.

📍 Ubicación: Pharr Memorial Library – Sala North Star
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 21 de agosto
⏰ Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
📞 Teléfono: 956-865-2149

Inscribir aqui!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm0GomEdcILjXztgaLl4333YsEnNeZdjZSwzCUIFyDFDLyQ/viewform

08/17/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder, Royals! 👑💙

Our Spirit Shirt Sale ends THIS FRIDAY, August 21st! Don’t miss your chance to show your Royal pride! 💙👑

Shirts are available in short sleeve and long sleeve and may be worn on Fridays with jeans.

📅 Order deadline: Friday, August 21st
📦 Shirts will be delivered September 8th

Get yours before the sale ends! 💙🤍

Buy yours here: https://vangogh-royals.square.site/

08/14/2026

🏐👑 ROYALS, IT’S TIME TO EARN THE CROWN! 👑🏐

Calling all 7th & 8th grade students! We’re looking for our next volleyball stars! 💙💛

📅 Tryouts: August 18
⏰ Time: 4:15–5:30 PM
📍 Location: School Gym

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Tryouts are ONLY for 7th and 8th grade students who have a current physical on file.

Come ready to compete, work hard, and show us what you’ve got! 💪🏐

08/13/2026

Van Gogh Elementary and Van Gogh Secondary are inviting parents and families to learn how to access and use the Vanguard application.

Parents can use the Vanguard app to:

📢 View class and campus announcements
💬 Communicate with their child’s teachers
💻 Access the parent portal to check grades, attendance, and important information
🩺 Submit medical excuses for their child’s absences

Need help? Parent and Family Liaisons Abigail Jaramillo and Denise Torres will be available to help parents download, access, and set up the Vanguard app.

📍 Location: Pharr Memorial Library – North Star Room
📅 Date: Friday, August 21
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📞 Phone: 956-865-2149

The flyer encourages families to join and emphasizes that together, we can achieve more!

Las escuelas Van Gogh Elementary y Van Gogh Secondary invitan a los padres y a las familias a aprender cómo acceder y utilizar la aplicación Vanguard.

Los padres pueden usar la aplicación Vanguard para:

📢 Ver anuncios de la clase y de la escuela
💬 Comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos
💻 Acceder al portal para padres y consultar calificaciones, asistencia e información importante
🩺 Enviar justificantes médicos por las ausencias de sus hijos

¿Necesita ayuda? Las coordinadoras de enlace con padres y familias, Abigail Jaramillo y Denise Torres, estarán disponibles para ayudar a los padres a descargar, acceder y configurar la aplicación Vanguard.

📍 Ubicación: Pharr Memorial Library – Sala North Star
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 21 de agosto
⏰ Horario: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
📞 Teléfono: 956-865-2149

El folleto anima a las familias a participar y destaca que, ¡juntos podemos lograr más!

08/13/2026

We hope you can join us at today’s fundraiser for our Tiaras and Sapphires! If you are unable to make the event at the La Plaza Mall, don’t worry! You can always purchase online and use the code provided on the flyer.

✨ TIARAS & SAPPHIRES FUNDRAISER! ✨

Our amazing Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras & Sapphires Dance Teams have partnered with Kendra Scott for a special fundraising event! 💎👑

We’d love for our Vanguard family and community to come out, shop, and support our talented dancers! A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward helping our dance teams continue to shine. 💙

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Kendra Scott at La Plaza Mall

💻 Can’t make it in person? You can still support!
Shop online Thursday, August 13 at 12:01 AM through Friday, August 14 at 11:59 PM and use code:

GIVEBACK-MJXAJ

✨ 20% of proceeds will be donated to Vanguard Van Gogh Tiaras!

Let’s show our dancers some love and help these incredible teams dance, shine, and sparkle all season long! 👑💎💙

Share this post and invite your family and friends to join us!

08/12/2026

📸 Fall School Photos are Coming! 🍂
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 27!
Students will take their Fall School Photos during the school day.
👕 Uniform Reminder 🔹 Grades 6–8: Blue polo with navy or khaki pants 🔹 Grades 9–11: Navy or royal blue polo with navy or khaki pants
Come dressed in uniform and ready to smile! 😄💙💛