GEAR UP Veterans Middle School Class of 2031

09/17/2026

🎉 VMS GEAR UP Pep Rally at Region One! 🎉
Our Veterans Middle School students had an amazing time at the GEAR UP Pep Rally at Region One! 💙
Students learned important financial literacy skills, including the difference between wants and needs and how to make smart financial decisions. 💰📚
They also put their STEM skills to work by building their own Bluetooth speakers! 🔊🛠️

Veterans Middle School
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

09/10/2026

The 8th Grade College Wall at Veterans Middle School is officially up! 🏫✨ Our GEAR UP students now have the opportunity to discover colleges and universities they may not have heard of before and start exploring where their future could take them.

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

09/04/2026

🌿🐾 Today, our Veterans Middle School students had the opportunity to attend an educational field trip with the East Foundation in San Antonio! Students learned about South Texas wildlife, conservation, and the importance of protecting our natural environment. 🦌🌵Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

We are proud to share that Hugo Garcia, GEAR UP Facilitator at Veterans Middle School, was invited to Region One to present and share the success of the summer photography workshop and the impact it had on our students! 🎓📸
Veterans Middle SchoolRio Grande City Grulla ISD

08/31/2026

🎙️ GEAR UP at Veterans Middle School! 🎙️
Alexa Leal, Elizah Lopez, Sael Castillo, and Aleister Gonzalezour our VMS students had the opportunity to travel to Region One for the Podcast Discovery Academy, where they got hands-on experience learning how to create and start their own podcast. Students explored creativity, storytelling, and finding their voice! 🎧🎤 Rio Grande City Grulla ISDVeterans Middle School

08/18/2026

Veterans Middle School
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

07/28/2026

📸 Congratulations to our Veterans Middle School students who successfully completed the Neiva Garcia Photography Course through the GEAR UP summer program! Students received a Certificate of Completion recognizing their dedication and newly developed photography skills. These experiences will help prepare them for Audio/Visual and other Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses as they continue their educational journey. 📷✨