REMINDER! Vega FFA Kickoff is tonight @ 6:30. Come meet Texas FFA State Officers including our own Addison Carlson! Enjoy a burger and corn hole while you are there.
All VISD Students are welcome!

FFA Ag mechanics Parent Mtg
September 3 at 4pm
**Please note the meeting will be in the HS Commons NOT the Ag Shop

🎉 **Attention Vega Mini-Cheerleaders!** 🎉
Get ready to bring the spirit! We will have a refresher practice on **Tuesday, September 10th from 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM**. Mark your calendars for your big performances at the **Pep Rally on September 13th at 3:10 PM** and **during halftime of the football game that evening**!
**Don't forget to wear your Mini Cheer Camp shirts** for both the Pep Rally and the game! Let's show our Vega Longhorn pride! 🖤💛

We're kicking off 2025 yearbook with a bang! 🎉 For every Homecoming Week pic you share (spirit week, bonfire, or HOCO) by Monday at midnight, you'll get one entry into a drawing for a half-price yearbook. The more you share, the better your chances! 📸 #Yearbook2025 #HomecomingWeek
Drop those photos here 📸
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rInLN4hdMLlOxvxbzJ1lsvqq15YEAktM

It is time for JH Fall Sports tees. The online store is open until Monday at MIDNIGHT. Please get those orders in now. https://gogandy.com/vega-jh-fall-sports24

Varsity volleyball girls beat Holy Cross in 3 sets.

🏐8th Grade Girls BEAT Holy Cross in 2-sets! 🖤💛

🖤💛 **It's HOCO Week!** 💛🖤
Get your Longhorn spirit items! 🏈🎉 Cheerleaders will be open The Longhorn Spirit Store Friday morning between the elementary and JH halls and before the game at the football field.
Come early to grab your spirit items and let's make this Homecoming one to remember! 🐂💪 #VegaLonghorns #HOCO2024 #LonghornPride

Congratulations to Walker TeVelde and Cash Black, who share the title of Mr. Black and Gold 🏆, and to Keslin Luster, our Mrs. Black and Gold 👑! They were crowned at tonight's bonfire 🔥. A big thank you to our fire department 🚒 for helping us continue this wonderful tradition. #HOCO2024

Join the Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Initiative and the CoolSpeak team for the third part in the Parent Series. This is a FREE online training where valuable parenting experience can be gained while in the comfort of your home.
Space is limited, so register early at www.r16.us/parentlearning!
When? September 26th at 6:00 pm CST
Where? Zoom- virtual platform accessed via computer from the comfort of your home.

"Are you ready for Homecoming Week? 🔥 We’re kicking off the excitement with our traditional bonfire tomorrow evening at dusk. Don’t miss out on the fun! #HomecomingWeek #BonfireNight"

Awesome job Nashton (4th), Miles (10th) and Addy(7th)!! 👟They competed in a 6-mile run this morning in Canyon! Keep up the hard work!!

🎉 Next week is Homecoming Week, Longhorns! 🏈 Get ready to show your school spirit with these fun dress-up days:
🌳 Monday: Camo Day
🌺 Tuesday: Tropical Day
🏈 Wednesday: Jersey Day
🛒 Thursday: Thrift Store Thursday
🖤💛 Friday: Black & Gold Day
DON"T FORGET 🔥 Monday: Bonfire @ Dusk where we will crown Mr. & Mrs. Black & Gold
Let’s make it a week to remember! Go Longhorns! #HomecomingWeek #LonghornPride

🎉 Congratulations to Mason Neelley, Karter Goldsmith, and Cash Black! 🎉
These outstanding students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Rural Recognition Program. 🌟 This prestigious recognition celebrates their hard work and academic excellence, while also expanding college access for more students, including those from rural areas, small towns, and underrepresented backgrounds.
🏆 Criteria for the honors:
GPA: B+ or higher (3.3 or above)
Test Scores: Top 10% in PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or high scores on AP Exams
Eligibility: Rural or small-town students, or those identifying as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, or first-generation college students
We’re so proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! 🎓✨ #AcademicExcellence #CollegeRecognition #FutureLeaders

"🏈 **Did you miss ordering your Vega Longhorn football shirts?**
No worries! You have more time to get your orders in.
Don’t miss out—orders close **Monday at NOON!**
Order now: https://gogandy.com/vega-fall-sports24ro
🖤💛 #VegaLonghorns #VegaPride"

📣 **Time to Show Your School Spirit!** 📣
It's that time of year again—JH Fall Sport Buttons are here! 🎉🏈🏐🏃♂️📣
Grab your buttons for just **$5 each** and support your favorite athlete! Don’t miss out—**orders close on September 4 at NOON**. ⏰
To place your order, use the link to complete the Google Form. Let's make this fall season unforgettable! 💪🍂
https://forms.gle/JtpgZDYKLbKXMnpb8
#JHSpirit #FallSports #SupportOurTeams

🇺🇸 Thank You for Teaching Us the Flag-Folding Tradition! 🇺🇸
A huge thank you to Mr. Karl Barfoot and Mr. Brian Hevrin for teaching our 6th graders the proper way to fold the American and Texas flags! 🇺🇸 You helped us learn this important tradition. We appreciate your time!!

🍎 Support Vega ISD's Snack Pak 4 Kids Program! 🎒
Vega ISD is in need of monetary donations for our school Snack Pak 4 Kids program. $20 a month (per child) helps provide supplemental food through a weekend backpack feeding program for school children in need. We need your help to keep our program going!
How to donate? Go to https://sp4k.org/donate/ for donation options. To ensure that our school receives your donation, please designate VEGA as the recipient by choosing "Specific Community" under the Fund Selection Option, or by writing VEGA on the memo line of your donation check.
💯 of funds received goes toward buying food to feed kids!
#SnackPak4Kids #VegaISD #CommunitySupport #DonateNow

Goodies with Grandparents!!! We're thrilled to invite all grandparents to join us for a special treat at Vega Elementary! 🎉 This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the love and wisdom that grandparents bring to our lives.
🗓 Date: Friday, September 13
🕒 Time: 1:45-2:45- Come and Go
📍 Location: Vega Elementary
Please enter through door #25, by the courtyard
Let's make this afternoon full of laughter, love, and cherished memories. We can't wait to see you there! 🖤💛
#GrandparentsDay #FamilyFirst #SchoolCommunity #MakingMemories #VegaISD

🏐Vega Junior High volleyball started their season tonight with both 7th & 8th grade getting a win! 💛🖤


