Mrs. Jones's Fourth Grade Class

Don’t forget!! This week is read across America week!

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Due to the potential for winter weather, we are proactively adjusting our schedule to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will continue to closely monitor weather forecasts and road conditions and will provide updates if additional changes are needed. Thank you for your patience and partnership.



January 23, 2026 Early Release

Secondary(VAMS, VAJH, VAHS) will release at 12:00 PM

Elementary(Partin and Sanford Elementary) will release at 1:00 PM



Here are some additional schedule changes and we will update this list as things are added:

Van Alstyne Basketball

Varsity Games at home vs Sanger originally scheduled for Friday, the 23rd, will be moved to Thursday, the 22nd.
Girls Varsity 5:00PM - Arena
Boys Varsity 6:15PM - Arena
JV and freshman games are cancelled.

Van Alstyne High School Softball
Softball scrimmage scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled

VAHS Boys Powerlifting Meet in Denison scheduled for Saturday has been moved to January 22, 2026

Band Pancake Breakfast Van Alstyne Band
Due to the inclement weather on Saturday the Pancake Breakfast has been rescheduled for Saturday January 31st.

VAISD Board Meeting
Scheduled for January 26, 2026 will be moved to January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

VAISD Competitive Shooting Team
NE DFW Division League shoot has been rescheduled to Jan 31st.

Van Alstyne Junior High 7-8 Basketball Update

JH boys basketball game scheduled for Monday, January 26 (at Home) - Moved to January 29, 2026
JH girls basketball game scheduled for Monday, January 26 (at Aubrey McNabb) - Moved to January 29, 2026

JH boys basketball North Lamar Tournament on Saturday, January 24 - Rescheduled to Saturday, January 31st

VASA is also cancelled for Friday and Saturday

Don’t forget this upcoming weekend is a three day weekend! No school on Monday!

January 19, 2026– No School for staff or students.

Save the date! The annual daddy/daughter dance will be here before you know it!🤍

Join us for our Denim & Diamonds Daddy Daughter Dance — a special evening of music, memories, and fun! This event is proudly hosted by our PTOs and is complimentary for all Partin & Sanford families (enrolled students)— no admission fee required.

Parents, please consider signing up to help provide materials and support to make this magical night possible. We truly appreciate the love and generosity of our school community. Thank you for helping us make this event shine!

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Next week!!! Don’t forget!!

Red Ribbon Week is Coming!

Join us October 27–31 as we celebrate making healthy, positive choices and living drug free!

This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle — Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩 Each day has a fun dress-up theme, so get ready to show your school spirit:

Let’s piece it all together and make this the best Red Ribbon Week yet! ❤️

Reminder!

We can’t wait to see all our wonderful people tomorrow!🤍

Wake up & roll out of bed… because tomorrow is Pajama Day!

Students get to stay cozy all day long in their favorite PJs. Whether it’s fuzzy, funny, or festive, we can’t wait to see all the styles! Don’t forget—slippers and stuffed animals are welcome too (just keep those regular shoes handy for recess 😉).

FYI picture day will be here before we know it!

Say Cheese!!!! Picture Day is just ONE MONTH away! Time to start planning those bright smiles, fresh haircuts, and favorite outfits. 😃

Mark your calendars so your student is ready to shine on photo day!