Van Alstyne High School

Adventure Awaits!

7th-12th grade VA students have an incredible opportunity to take learning outside the classroom and all the way to Wyoming!

Students will have the chance to experience some amazing destinations, including Yellowstone's Upper and Lower Falls, Snake River, Snow King Observatory, and Mammoth Hot Springs, creating memories while learning through real-world experiences.

Trip Informational Meeting -
🗓Sept. 16, 2026
🕕6:00 PM
📍VAJH Cafeteria

Sign-Up Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026

Interested families are encouraged to attend the informational meeting to learn more about the trip, dates, pricing, and itinerary.

Please email Coach Brogdon at [email protected] if you have additional questions.

🛠️ Van Alstyne High School CTE Department ⚙️

Career and Technical Education is more than learning a trade or preparing for a job—it’s about discovering interests, developing real-world skills, and exploring the possibilities ahead.

The VAHS CTE Department is dedicated to giving students hands-on learning experiences that connect the classroom to future careers. Through industry-relevant instruction, practical experiences, and opportunities to build valuable skills, our CTE teachers help students discover their strengths, explore career pathways, and prepare for success beyond high school.

📅 REMINDER: VAHS Schedule Pickup is Monday, August 17!

Before picking up a schedule, Returning Student Registration must be completed in Skyward.

⏰ Schedule Pickup Times:
9th Grade: 9:00–11:00 a.m. during Fish Camp
New to VAISD (Grades 10–12): 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
10th Grade: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
11th Grade: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
12th Grade: 3:00–3:45 p.m.

🔗 Complete Returning Student Registration through Skyward Parent Portal:
https://skyward.iscorp.com/VanAlstyneINDSDTXStuSTS

Questions? Contact the VAHS Office at [email protected].

We can't wait to see everyone Monday and welcome our Panthers back to school on Wednesday, August 19! 💙

A heartfelt Thank You to the Van Alstyne American Legion Auxiliary for their generous donation to our campus! We are incredibly grateful for your support of our teachers and students. This donation will be used to purchase teacher supplies that will directly support learning in our classrooms. Thank you for investing in our educators and helping us continue to provide the very best for our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and partnership with our school community!

The American Legion Auxiliary post 376 not only cooks great fish. 🐟🐟They do a lot more throughout the year for our Veterans, community and schools. Today we had the pleasure of giving a $1000 donation to the Van Alstyne high school for our teachers to help with their supplies and needs. This is just a little part of the way we give back throughout the year. We are so happy and proud we are able to continue this every year!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

🎉 WELCOME BACK, PANTHERS! 🎉

We recently welcomed our amazing VAHS staff back to campus with a Welcome Back Luncheon as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!

It was a great opportunity for our new and returning staff members to come together, share a meal, reconnect with colleagues and, most importantly, get FIRED UP for another great year at Van Alstyne High School! 🐾

A new school year brings new opportunities, new goals and plenty of reasons to be excited — and our VAHS team is ready to make it a great one! 💙

We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from welcoming our Panthers back through the doors, and we can’t wait to see our halls filled with students again!

📅 First Day of School: August 19

Let’s make it a great year, Panthers! We’ll see you August 19! 🐾

📅 REMINDER: Fish Camp & Schedule Pickups are Monday, August 17!

Van Alstyne High School has a full day of activities to help students get ready for the new school year.

🐟 Fish Camp (All Incoming Freshmen)
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Get your schedule, explore the campus, meet staff and start your high school journey with confidence!

🆕 New to VAISD Schedule Pickup
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
All students new to Van Alstyne ISD for the 2026–27 school year should attend during this time.

📚 Returning Student Schedule Pickup
10th Grade: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
11th Grade: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
12th Grade: 3:00–3:45 p.m.

Be sure to check the flyers below for additional information, including details about class shirts, parking permits and what to expect during each event.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to VAHS! 💙

Today we officially welcomed our newest Panthers to the VAHS family! 🐾💙

Our new teachers spent the day getting to know our campus, meeting colleagues, and touring the building before celebrating a special milestone: cutting the ribbon to their very own classrooms. ✂️🎉

A new classroom represents more than just four walls. It's the beginning of new relationships, new opportunities, and a place where students will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired throughout the year.

At Van Alstyne High School, we believe that Together We Thrive. By supporting one another and embracing our Panther Pride, we continue to build a school where every student and every staff member feels like family.

Please help us give our newest Panthers a warm VAHS welcome! 💙🐾

🐟 Attention all incoming VAHS freshmen and families!

Fish Camp is almost here!

📅 Monday, August 17
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This is a great opportunity to:
🎓 Pick up your 2026–27 class schedule
🏫 Learn more about Van Alstyne High School
🗺️ Explore the campus and find your classrooms before the first day of school
🤝 Meet staff and get your questions answered

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to the Panther family. See you at Fish Camp! 💙

🧪 Van Alstyne High School Science Department 🔬

Science is more than formulas and lab experiments—it's about asking questions, exploring how the world works, and discovering solutions through curiosity and critical thinking.

The VAHS Science Department is dedicated to helping students develop a deeper understanding of the natural world while building the analytical and problem-solving skills they need for the future. Through hands-on learning, engaging investigations, and real-world applications, our teachers inspire students to explore, innovate, and never stop asking "why."

🎓 ATTENTION, CLASS OF 2027 SENIORS! 🚗

It's time to purchase your Senior Parking Spot for the 2026-2027 school year!

Here's what you need to do:

✅ Step 1: Complete the required Google Form and upload:
• Driver's License
• Vehicle Insurance Card
• License Plate Number
• Parking Spot Design (if you plan to paint your space)

📋 Complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/SxQqdAJ9hVxFbDy28

Once your information has been approved, you'll receive an email with the payment link.

💲 Step 2: Pay for your permit.
• $75 – Reserved Senior Parking Spot (includes the opportunity to paint your space)
• $25 – Standard Parking Permit (no reserved spot or painting)

📧 Step 3: A test email will be sent by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13.
If you do not receive it, contact Mrs. Searcy by 5:00 p.m. that day.

🅿️ Step 4: The live parking selection email will be sent at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14.
You'll choose your reserved parking space from the available spots on one of two parking lot maps.

⏰ Reserved spots are selected on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis!

🎨 If you're painting your parking space, it must be completed by Monday, September 12. Any changes to your approved design must be approved by Mrs. Searcy before painting.

Questions?
📧 Mrs. Searcy – [email protected]
📧 Mrs. Wright – [email protected]