Vega Independent School District

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Goodies with Grandparents
📚 Grades PK–4th
📅 Friday, September 19
⏰ 2:15–3:15 p.m. (come and go)
ℹ️ More information to come.

REMINDER
📣 We need YOU at PTO meetings! (PreK-8th Grade Parents)
👩‍👩‍👧 Volunteers are needed for officer roles. Without parent support, PTO can’t continue helping our students & teachers.

⏰ We know you’re busy, but your involvement is vital.
🙋‍♀️ Room parents—please make it a priority to attend!

✨ Your support makes a BIG difference!

📣 We need YOU at PTO meetings! (PreK-8th Grade Parents)
👩‍👩‍👧 Volunteers are needed for officer roles. Without parent support, PTO can’t continue helping our students & teachers.

⏰ We know you’re busy, but your involvement is vital.
🙋‍♀️ Room parents—please make it a priority to attend!

✨ Your support makes a BIG difference!

🍎🥪 Great news, Longhorn families!

Starting September 1, 2025, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost thanks to funding from the 89th Texas Legislature. 🙌

👉 Important note: lunches served before Sept. 1 aren’t covered under this funding.

🚨 Reminder, Longhorn Fans! 🚨

Orders for embroidered Longhorn Swag close TOMORROW 🖤💛 Don’t miss your chance to grab the gear and rep your Longhorn pride this season!

👉 All orders must be paid before they are made and delivered.
👉 Order now before it’s too late!

Order HERE -->> https://forms.gle/agwuPUK3kpyamP879

💰📊 Financial Excellence at Vega ISD! 📊💰

The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) holds schools accountable for strong financial management and making the most of every dollar for students.

✨ Vega ISD earned an A – “Superior” Rating with a perfect score of 100! ✨

We’re proud to show that fiscal responsibility + student success = Longhorn Pride! 🖤💛

#VISDExcellence #LonghornPride

JH Parents -- Button orders for JH FALL SPORTS are now open. Please complete the Google Form to submit your order. Orders can be paid with Venmo (@VegaAthletic-BoosterClub) or send money to school with student. **Orders will not be made until paid**

https://forms.gle/HLJze7Tc1624cUnx8

Vega Junior High volleyball teams all picked up a win today over Olton! Great start to the season, Shorthorns! 🏐💛🤘

Vega’s very own Ben Osborn and Gavin Ellis came and taught our 6th grade students how to properly fold and fly the American flag. We are so grateful for this tradition at Vega ISD and thankful for the veterans in our community who take the time to share their knowledge with our students.

Congratulations to our Lady Longhorns at the Dimmitt Tournament! 🏐 Varsity brought home the Championship title and JV finished strong in 2nd place in the JV bracket. Awesome job, ladies—we’re looking forward to a great season!

Along with earning STRAIGHT A’s, Vega ISD campuses and district also brought home impressive Distinction Designations from TEA! 🖤💛

📚 Vega Elementary School – 3 Distinctions
• Academic Achievement in RLA
• Academic Achievement in Math
• Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth

📚 Vega Junior High School – 7 Distinctions
• Academic Achievement in RLA
• Academic Achievement in Math
• Academic Achievement in Social Studies
• Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth
• Postsecondary Readiness
• Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps

📚 Vega High School – 5 Distinctions
• Academic Achievement in RLA
• Academic Achievement in Math
• Academic Achievement in Social Studies
• Postsecondary Readiness
• Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps

🏆 Vega ISD – Postsecondary Readiness

👏 Congratulations to our students, staff, and community for these outstanding achievements! Your hard work continues to shine! ✨

🎉 BIG NEWS, LONGHORNS! 🎉

The TEA released the 2024-2025 School Accountability Ratings today, and Vega ISD earned STRAIGHT A’s — for all campuses AND the district! 🖤💛

👏 A huge congratulations to our students, staff, and community for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. This is proof that together, we make great things happen! 💪📚
#LonghornPride #VISDExcellence

🖤💛 Fall sports are here! 🖤💛

Schedules are now available on the Vega ISD website. 📅 Mark your calendars and come cheer on our Longhorn athletes all season long! 🏐🏈

https://www.vegalonghorn.com/page/athletics

Longhorn Fans -- merch store closes today to support the Lady Horn Volleyball team. Get your gear now!!!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aDtmSkPdQU

📣 Calling All Subs! Are you currently a substitute for Vega ISD or interested in becoming one? Join us for our annual substitute training 🗓 Thursday at 8:15 AM in the HS Computer Lab. We’d love to see you there!

Hey Volleyball Fans -- purchase 2025 Volleyball merch and help support the Lady Longhorn Volleyball team. You can shop here until August 14.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aDtmSkPdQU

The first week of inservice is officially in the books! ✅

A big thank you to everyone who helped fuel our staff this week:
🌯 VISD School Board for breakfast burritos on Wednesday
🌯 Education Credit Union for goodie bags & breakfast burritos on Thursday
🍽️ Vega PTO for a delicious lunch on Thursday

We’re feeling grateful, supported, and ready to kick off a great school year! 💛🖤 #LonghornPride #VISDstrong

Day 3 of inservice is underway, and our teachers are hard at work preparing for a great school year! 💛🖤

Tonight, we’re excited to welcome Vega ISD families for Meet the Teacher!

📌 GT/Title I Meeting – 5:00 PM
📌 Meet the Teacher – 5:30–6:30 PM

In preparation for student return, staff have completed training on administering epinephrine, using LifeVac for choking emergencies, and practicing evacuation and reunification drills. Safety and readiness are a top priority as we kick off the 2025 school year!

📣 The 2025 school year has officially kicked off!

Our teachers are back on campus and hard at work preparing for a great year ahead. Meanwhile, our football and volleyball athletes are already deep into two-a-days, putting in the time and effort to make this season one to remember. 🖤💛
#ItsAGreatDayToBeALonghorn #BackToSchool #LonghornPride