Varsity volleyball girls beat Holy Cross in 3 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"

🍎 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

🎉 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