Vega ISD is aware of the Blue Alert issued regarding the emergency situation in Memphis. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Memphis Police Chief and his family. We have been in communication with Memphis ISD regarding options for tonight's football game scheduled to be in Memphis. We will have more information this afternoon as the situation evolves and the authorities work to apprehend the suspect. Our top priority will be for the safety of our students, coaches, staff, and community for both schools regarding the decisions that will be made for tonight's game.

🎉🏈 **It’s GAME DAY!** 🏈🎉 Our Longhorn football players started the day right by greeting elementary students as they arrived at school this morning! 🖤💛 The cheerleaders were selling spirit items to show our Longhorn pride! 💥 There's a buzz of excitement around the school as we rally behind our Longhorns, who are traveling to Memphis for the final non-district game! Let’s show them our support as they hit the field! 🙌 🕖 Game time: 7 PM Let’s go Longhorns! 🤘💛 #LonghornPride #GameDay #GoLonghorns

VATRE QUESTION OF THE DAY 📢 How Will Vega ISD Use VATRE Funding? If the VATRE is approved, the additional funding will go directly toward maintaining and improving **Vega ISD's maintenance and operations**. This includes areas such as: 🎓 Educational Programs – Supporting and enhancing programs that benefit our students' learning experience. 👩‍🏫 Faculty and Staffing – Ensuring we retain quality teachers and staff who play a vital role in our students’ success and keeping our class sizes small. Every penny will be used to help us continue providing the best for our students and staff. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE

🎟️🏈 Longhorn Fans! If you're planning to watch our Longhorns play tomorrow night in Memphis, make sure to purchase your tickets online! Don't miss out on the action – get yours now at the link below: 👉 Purchase Tickets here -->> https://www.ticketleap.events/events/memphis-isd Let's show our Longhorn pride! 💛🖤 #GoLonghorns #LonghornPride #GameDay #Memphis

🏈 It’s Game Day!🏈 Come out to Longhorn Stadium tonight for an exciting evening of Vega football! 📅 Junior High kicks off at 5 PM against Memphis 📅 Junior Varsity hits the field at 6 PM against Shamrock Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Longhorns! 💛🖤 #GoLonghorns #LonghornPride #GameDayVibes

Free and reduced meal eligibility from the last school year has expired. To ensure continued benefits, please make sure to submit a new application for the 2024-25 school year if one has not already been completed. Applications can be found on the Vega ISD website under the CAFETERIA menu.

VATRE QUESTION OF THE DAY 💡 How is Vega ISD Addressing Increased Costs? In response to rising expenses, Vega ISD has taken significant steps to manage our budget while still prioritizing students. Over the past several years, we’ve reduced the number of positions that directly and indirectly support students to help lower operating costs. ✅ Despite these reductions, class sizes have remained small, and we’ve minimized impacts to staffing and educational programs. The District continues to carefully evaluate all options to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students while managing our financial challenges. Stay informed and continue to follow for more updates on the VATRE. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE

Over the next 34 days until Election Day, Vega ISD will be sharing a series of FAQs to help our community understand what VATRE is and why Vega ISD called for this important election. What is a VATRE? A VATRE (Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election) allows a school district to adjust its tax rate by adding additional pennies to generate more revenue for vital maintenance and operations. As the name suggests, this can only be approved by voters in the district. Vega ISD has called for a VATRE to help combat budget shortfalls caused by inflation and the state’s compression of the tax rate. Rising costs for utilities, insurance, and fuel have outpaced our savings efforts. Here's a look at the impact since 2018-2019: 📈 Electricity: Up 42% (over $33,300) 📈 Natural Gas: Up 73% (over $14,800) 📈 Fuel: Up 167% (over $24,600) 📈 Insurance: Up 130% (over $118,000) Stay tuned for more information as we move toward election day. 💛🖤 #VATRE #VegaISD #SupportOurSchools #CommunityFirst

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🏀 **Lady Longhorns Shoot-a-Thon!** 🏀 As the Lady Longhorns gear up for an exciting basketball season, you can show your support by pledging to donate for each free throw made on **October 9**. Choose to support your favorite **JH Lady Shorthorn**, **HS Lady Longhorn**, or both! All proceeds will help fund the **2024-2025 basketball season** Every shot makes a difference! 💛🖤 Donate today and help our teams hit the court strong! JH Lady Longhorn Shoot-a-thon >> https://bit.ly/VegaJHLadyHornsShoot-a-thon HS Lady Longhorn Shoot-a-thon >> https://bit.ly/VegaHSLadyLonghornShoot-A-Thon

📣 October is Fentanyl Awareness Month in Texas! Join us in raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and its impact on our communities. Throughout this month, we'll share information and resources to help educate and prevent overdoses. 🔹 What You Can Do: Educate Yourself: Learn about the signs of fentanyl exposure and overdose. Spread the Word: Share information on social media to raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s save lives! 💙 #FentanylAwarenessMonth #TexasTogether

Join us for Donuts with Dad!!!

🏀 **Lady Longhorns Shoot-a-Thon!** 🏀 As the Lady Longhorns gear up for an exciting basketball season, you can show your support by pledging to donate for each free throw made on **October 9**. Choose to support your favorite **JH Lady Shorthorn**, **HS Lady Longhorn**, or both! All proceeds will help fund the **2024-2025 basketball season** Every shot makes a difference! 💛🖤 Donate today and help our teams hit the court strong! JH Lady Longhorn Shoot-a-thon >> https://bit.ly/VegaJHLadyHornsShoot-a-thon HS Lady Longhorn Shoot-a-thon >> https://bit.ly/VegaHSLadyLonghornShoot-A-Thon

Vega JH White, Gold and Black team results from tonight's games.

5th Grade completed their book study on Beauty by Bill Wallace. Today, they got a visit from Mrs. Craeghs's horse, Bullet. Thank you for taking the time to bring him to school.

📢 ATTENTION VEGA ISD COMMUNITY 📢 Join us for a PUBLIC MEETING on the upcoming **VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election)** 🗓 Monday, October 7th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Vega ISD Auditorium This is your chance to learn how VATRE affects our school, ask questions, and have your voice heard! 🗣️ Let's come together for our students, teachers, and community! 💛🖤 #VegaISD #LonghornPride #VATRE #CommunityFirst

📣🏐 It's JH Volleyball Game Day! 🏐📣 Our Lady Shorthorns are busy today and ready to compete! 🏅 White & Gold teams will play at home starting at 5PM. 🏅 Black team heads to WT High for a 5PM game. Come show your support and cheer them on! 💛🖤 #GoShorthorns #LonghornPride

Reminder: Don't Forget to RSVP! If you're a first responder, we’d love to have you at our First Responders Appreciation Meal on October 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons Area. Please RSVP by October 1st by emailing gdukes@vegalonghorn.net or calling the high school office. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

If you are coming to the blackout pep rally today at 3:14 p.m., please enter through the auditorium doors.

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