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! 💛🖤

🎉 2024 Homecoming Alert! 🎉 We are excited to announce our 2024 Homecoming Class Representatives and Senior Candidates! 🏆✨ Class Representatives: Freshman: Caige VanDyke Blakely Brorman Sophomore: Ashton Hartless Miguel Gonzalez Junior: Dakota Price Charlie Montgomery Senior Candidates: Jaz Martinez Jayla Ortiz Keslin Luster Luke Coneway Gatlin Green Walker teVelde #🏈Homecoming2024

⏰ Last chance to order your fall t-shirts! The online store closes on August 19 at NOON. Don't miss out on football, volleyball, and two cute generic designs. Get your orders in before it's too late! 🖤💛 Shop here: https://gogandy.com/vega-fall-sports24

Due to the break in the weather, the football scrimmage is going to start now with both JV and Varsity teams playing at the same time.

**FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE** The scrimmage against Panhandle has been move to Friday, August 23 in Panhandle.

🎉 We survived the first week of school! 🎉 We hope it was a great start to an amazing year. Share your back-to-school photos with the yearbook staff—we'd love to see them! 📸 #VegaISD #BackToSchool #LonghornPride 💛🖤 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PKiaMHejYUFIktBAaxgURlnjHdsFIuNP?usp=sharing

🏈🏐 It's fall t-shirt time! The online store is open for sales until August 19 at NOON. Choose from football, volleyball, and two cute generic options. Don't miss out—get your orders in today! 🖤💛 Shop now: https://gogandy.com/vega-fall-sports24

🌟 It's hard to believe summer is over and a new school year is underway! 🌟 Mrs. Baird's Teacher on the Rise Program honors Panhandle-area teachers with amazing prizes throughout the year. Did your new teacher make you feel welcome today? Or do you have a teacher who has made a big impact in your life? Nominate them for Teacher on the Rise at http://www.MrsBTeacher.com and show your appreciation! 🖤💛 #TeacherOnTheRise #VegaISD #ThankATeacher

**ATTENTION WILDORADO BUS RIDERS** The Vega bus will pick up at the elevator at 7:15am. See you there!!!!

🚨 Attention Freshman Class! 🚨 📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, August 19th at 5:30 PM 📍 Location: HS Commons Join us for the Freshman Class Meeting! All freshman students and parents are welcome to attend. If you can't make it, no worries! Reach out to our awesome freshman sponsors: Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Gamel or Mrs. Davis See you there! 🎉 #FreshmanClass #SchoolYear2024 #WelcomeFreshmen

🎉🌯 A big shoutout and thank you to the VISD school board for the delicious breakfast burritos on our last day of inservice! Your support truly makes a difference. We’re all fueled up and excited to welcome your kiddos tomorrow morning! See you soon! 😊👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #ThankYou #VISD #BackToSchool #BreakfastOfChampions

🚸 **Attention Vega ISD Parents & Community** 🚸 As we kick off another exciting school year, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Please take a moment to review our **Vega ISD Visitor Policy**. Your cooperation helps us maintain a secure and welcoming environment for everyone. 📌 **Visitor Guidelines:** - All visitors to Vega ISD must check in at any VISD campus secretary or the Business Office. - Please present a photo ID to check in through our Raptor Visitor Check-In System. - Your visitor badge must be visible at all times while on campus. - At the end of your visit to Vega ISD, please return to the office to check out. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our schools safe! Together, we make Vega ISD a great place to learn and grow. 🖤💛 #VegaISD #SafetyFirst #CommunityStrong