Vega Junior High School

🎉 GOOD NEWS! Vega Blankets are here! If you ordered one, payment must be made before FCCLA will deliver. Already paid? Awesome! Shoot an email to Heather Smith at hsmith@vegalonghorn.net and let her know the best way to get your blanket to you. Didn’t order yet? No worries — there’s still time! Fill out the Google Form and grab your Vega Blanket while they last. The weather’s getting chilly, and these blankets are perfect for football games, fall nights, and all your winter adventures! 🧣🏈❄️ https://forms.gle/1gA17hzeoM3TALyH6

This month, we come together to shine a light on a critical issue: fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that has taken far too many lives. But together, we can make a difference.
Get the facts: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
#OnePillKills #FentanylAwarenessMonth

📣 Mark Your Calendars! Game Day Tailgate Party! 🎉

🗓️ When: NEXT WEEK October 24 at 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Vega School Parking Lot

Join parents before the Varsity Volleyball and Football games to support the Longhorns with food, fun, and school spirit! 🏐🏈

📬 Questions? Contact:
bosborn@vegalonghorn.net
bbusby@vegalonghorn.net

Everyone is welcome—see you there!

💛🖤 LAST DAY! 🖤💛
Today is the final day to preorder your Vega FCCLA blanket for just $30!

After today, the price goes up to $40. Don’t miss out—support FCCLA and snag your cozy blanket now!

👉 Order here: https://forms.gle/hhDJYYY9nTKPLesF7

Do you know a student who demonstrates exceptional creativity, advanced academic ability, or strong leadership skills? Vega ISD is now accepting referrals for the Gifted & Talented Program!

Parents, teachers, and community members are invited to submit referrals using the link below.
🔗https://www.vegalonghorn.com/forms/vega-isd-gifted-talented-referral

Deadline: October 31

🏃‍♀️ District Cross Country Results 🏃‍♀️ Our junior high girls had a great showing at district! The team finished 2nd overall, and several runners placed in the top 10! 🥇 Rhynn Galland – 1st place 6️⃣ Kennedy Clearman – 6th place 7️⃣ Tenli Bidegain – 7th place 9️⃣ Jessie Lopez – 9th place We’re so proud of all of girls for their hard work and strong finish to the season! #LonghornPride #CrossCountry

🚌 JH Student Council Trip! 🚌 Our JH Student Council traveled to Canyon yesterday for the Student Council Convention! After the convention, they wrapped up the day with some bowling fun! 🎳

Volleyball Game Day Change!! 🏐💗 JV girls will combine and play at 5:00, followed by Varsity at 6:00! Don’t forget to bring your food donations for the food drive and wear your pink to show your support! Let’s pack the gym and bring the spirit tonight! 🔥

💙 A huge thank you to all of our amazing first responders! 💙
Don't forget the First Responders Appreciation Meal at 6:30 p.m. in the VHS Commons.

Your service and dedication mean so much to our community! 🚒🚓🚑

🎀 It’s Pink Out Night on Tuesday Night, Longhorn fans! 🎀 Come pack the gym Tuesday night as our Lady Longhorns take on Highland Park! Wear your pink and bring the energy! 💗 We’re also supporting the 4-H Food Drive — get FREE admission with 2 canned food items! Let’s fill the stands and the food pantry! 🙌 🏐 Game Times: JV Gold – 4:00 JV Black – 5:00 Varsity – 6:00

🎶 The Longhorn Band played at the West Texas Band Festival today! 🎶 They’ll be back in action at the UIL Marching Contest in just a couple of weeks. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium for 11:30AM and come cheer them on! 💛🤍 #LonghornPride #SoundOfVega

The Longhorns swept Memphis this week! 💪🐂 JH (Thursday): 38–12 JV (Thursday): 8–0 Varsity (Tonight): 20–0 A strong showing across all levels! 🔥

📢 Attention Vega Elementary and Junior High!

It’s time for our Penny War! 🪙🔥
From October 1st through October 22nd, each grade will be competing to see who can collect the most points.

👉 Click the link to see how it works:

The grade with the most points will win an Ice Cream Sundae Party! 🍦🎉

Winners will be announced on October 28th.

So start saving those pennies, grab your change, and let’s see which grade will be crowned Penny War Champions! 🏆

🏃‍♀️ Spearman Cross Country Meet – Palo Duro Lake 🏃‍♀️ Our Longhorns battled a tough course yesterday and ran strong! 💪 High School 🥇 Rhowan Galland – 1st Place JV JH Girls Rhynn Galland – 7th Kennedy Clearman – 8th Tenli Bidegain – 16th Jessie Lopez – 17th Rhylee Fangman – 18th Proud of the way they pushed through and represented Vega! 🖤💛 #VegaXC #LonghornPride

🚨 Reminder! 🚨
RSVP for the First Responders Appreciation Meal by September 26th!

📧 gdukes@vegalonghorn.net
📱 Text 806-335-5570

We can’t wait to honor our amazing first responders! ❤️🚒🚓🚑

💛🖤 Support Vega FCCLA! 🖤💛
Stay warm this season with a cozy Vega blanket while helping our FCCLA chapter with competition costs.
✨ Preorder by October 10th for just $30
✨ After the deadline, blankets will be $40
👉 Preorder now using the link below!
Thank you for supporting our students!
https://forms.gle/hhDJYYY9nTKPLesF7

🚩 Reminder!! See You at the Pole is TOMORROW in the courtyard!
✨ PreK–6th • 7:20 a.m.
✨ 7th–12th • 8:30 a.m.
#SeeYouAtThePole #Habakkuk3v2 🙌

🔥 Vega JH volleyball with the sweep over Wildorado — 2 sets each! 🖤💛 #GoHorns

🏃‍♂️ Stratford Cross Country Results 🏃‍♀️ From last Saturday’s meet: Varsity Boys Caige – 11th Roland – 12th JV Girls: Rhowan – 1st 🥇 JH Girls Rhynn – 6th Kennedy – 7th Copper – 9th Tenli – 10th Lilee – 12th Jesse – 13th Great job, runners! 👏🐂