Van Vleck High School
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Weekly Newsletter: November 13th-17th
VVHS Events
November:
13th- Austria, Germany, & Switzerland Trip Meeting
13th- Van Vleck FFA Turkey Bowl- 6:00 pm
18th-26th- Thanksgiving Holiday
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Around VVHS
Veteran's Day Program by our VVHS STUCO
Our VVHS Student Council put on an amazing Veteran's Day Program in continued support and appreciation of all of the heroes who have chosen to protect our country. We are so proud of the the beautiful dedication put into making this program a success.
Ag Classes Visit our Community Greenhouse
Community in Schools- Leading Leopards
Leading Leopards spent time with our Elementary students during Red Ribbon Week presenting about taking care of themselves and their bodies.
Floral Design- Color Wheel and
HOSA Meeting
Members of HOSA were treated to a presentation about radiology. Mrs. Harvey, a certified Radiology Technician from Brazosport Hospital (and mother of Brooke H.) shared great information about what she does, awesome stories from her time as a technician, and answered student questions about her job and the opportunities it has opened up for her.
Did you know Mrs. Jurek was a Mammography Technologist?
FFA Gulf Coast Leadership Development Events
Van Vleck FFA participated in the Gulf Coast Leadership Development Events. Results are as followed:
Senior Quiz: 1st (Area Qualifier)
Grace G: 3rd high individual
Madilyn A: 4th high individual
Heidi B: 6th high individual
Mackenzie B: 15th high individual
Greenhand Chapter Conducting: 2nd (Area Qualifier)
Kaitlin K
Taylor J
Hannah H
Hannah A
Kamryn W
Hannah A
Grady W
Brooke H
Emmalie I
Senior Chapter Conducting- 3rd (Area Qualifier)
Grace G
Madilyn A
Marina S
Bella V
Haylee C
Devin B
Scarlett K
Kolton K
Radio Broadcasting: 3rd (Area Qualifier)
Lesley H
Sloan S
Keslie M
Senior Farm Skills- 4th
Nicole R
Makayla A
Jacie R
Public Relations- 5th
Lexi M
Emily D
Kenzie B
Gracen C
Agricultural Advocacy: 5th
Wade H
Scarlett K
Jenna M
Marin B
Kylee M
Senior Creed- 9th
Kenzie B
Austria, Germany & Switzerland Trip Summer 2025
Order Your Yearbook Today
We are having an early bird special for $10 off a yearbook purchase through Nov 30.
Staff Shout Outs
Staff Shout Outs
https://forms.gle/5Lo58dg3L9sN5vxRA
If members of a family would like to submit one, please feel free to stop by the office for a form.
Senior Pep Rally
It was a great Pep Rally for our Leopards and our seniors. We are proud to call the Class of 2024 ours.
Student Spotlight
National Anthem by Aidan M.
PAWSATIVE Referral
Alexis M. and Keira R. were given goody bags to go along with their Pawsitive referral submitted by Mrs. Martinez for a job well done.
Congratulations to Hope C.
A huge "Congratulations" to Hope C. who was Crowned Rice Festival Queen over the weekend. She had quite the weekend, helping her cast mates as the assistant stage manager for HSM Friday evening, Queens Tea Sunday morning, Band competition and a superior I rating in El Campo, then back for pageant fun all evening Saturday.
Hope is a Senior at VVHS who loves Biology and hopes to use her passion in a variety of ways. We are so very proud of her.
Congratulations Anneliese A.
Congratulations to Anneliese A. for receiving 1st chair trombone at the Region 13 Jazz Auditions and advancing for the second year in a row. Please help me wish her the best of luck as she auditions for her chance to advance to state in jazz. We are so proud of our students for continuing to strive for success in all areas of musicianship and competition.
Region 3 Christmas Card Art Contest
Grace D.
Lucy B.
Students submitted their drawings with a chance to be featured on Region III's Christmas card.
Kai V.
College Board National Recognition Award
Cadence A.
College Board National Recognition Award
Emily R.
Mrs. Hagg's Counseling Corner
Interview Presentation
Seniors were treated to a presentation by STP's VP of Strategic Resources, Savanna Cornelius and STP's Brittany Werner, Manager of Finance. They focused their time with the students on interview skills, proper presentation, tips for a successful interview, and the showcase of mock interview questions. We are thankful for the continued support of our business and industry partners and appreciate Mrs. Cornelius and Mrs. Werner taking time to come support our students as they prepare for life after high school.
Senior To Do List
ApplyTexas Day Success
Sports Recap
National Signing Day
Cadence A. took part in National Signing day and signed her NLI (National Letter of Intent) to Texas Women's University. She is continuing her education and soccer career for the TWU Owls. We are so very proud of Cadence and her success in and out of the classroom. Her family and friends attended the ceremony to cheer her on!
November Sports Schedule
Basketball
Leopards
Nov. 20- vs Angleton Christian @ Angleton Christian- Varsity @ 5:30
Nov. 21- vs Needville @ Needville- JV @Noon, Varsity @1:15
Nov. 28- vs Sweeny @ Van Vleck- JV @5, Varsity @ 6:15
Lady Leopards
Nov. 14th- Brazosport @ Brazosport- JV @ 5:00 Varsity @ 6:30
Nov. 17th- Palacios @ Van Vleck- JV @ 5:00 Varsity @ 6:30
Nov. 20th- West Columbia @ Van Vleck- JV @ 5:00 Varsity @ 6:30
Nov. 28th- Tidehaven @ Tidehaven- JV @ 6:15 Varsity @7:30
Swimming
THSCA Academic All-State Cross Country
Congratulations to Emilee S. for receiving this prestigious award. Her hard work in the classroom and on the cross country trail continues to make waves throughout the state. We are so proud of your continued success.
Swim Team Makes a Splash at Victoria Invitational
Our VVHS Swim Team made a splash today at the Victoria Invitational! Nicole R secured a Gold medal in the 100 yard breaststroke. Nicole and Curtis G. Walked away with bronze in 200 yard Individual medley (IM). Grace G. Is wearing bronze for her race in the 100 yard butterfly. Girls 400 free relay worked hard for the silver medal. All of those top 3 finishes were accompanied by many other 4-8 finishes. Great showing today swim.
The Coach Birchum Matchup
Commitment
Olivia B.
The Standard
Cadence A.
Fine Arts Recap
Leopard Players
Student Congress Contest
Leopard Players (Emily R, Trina A, & Chris H) traveled to Victoria on Thursday to compete in the Regional Student Congress Contest. Emily R. broke to finals following the preliminary round and ultimately placed 4th overall in finals becoming the 3A State Alternate.
Mighty Leopard Band
Community Involvement
Community Pep Rally for our Football Team
CTE Committee Meeting
Business and Industry partners from around Matagorda County met to learn about our current courses and pathways offered, toured our classrooms that students utilized for these opportunities. The committee visited our community Green House and offered suggestions and feedback as we continue to grow our CTE program. We look forward to the continued partnerships.
Leopard Involvement Team: Join Today
Thank you JSL
Thank you to the Bay City Junior Service League for donating towards the purchase of our brand new life size chess set. We are thankful for your generosity and support.
WITI- Women in Touch Initiative
Students from Van Vleck High school were chosen to represent VVISD as new members of WITI or Women in Touch Initiative. WITI is a collective initiative to gather female perspectives and empower women to recognize their potential. Grace, Ava, and Tia were personally invited to a luncheon with Superintendent Dement, where they heard from STP CEO, Ms. Kym Harshaw.
Ava shared a little bit more about the experience:
"It was an experience to remember! There were so many powerful, successful ladies who had such bright spirits. A woman CEO at STP spoke to us while we ate. She explained her story of how she got to where she is now. She’s moved from state to state, following amazing job opportunities then landed into South Texas. She is 1 in 3 of women in the entire United States to work in the job position she is in. Her story showed me that the pathway of life is not a straight line. It has obstacles and the way to overcome these road blocks is to work hard. I am so thankful for the opportunity and hope to experience more."
Youth Leadership- Matagorda County
4 students were chosen to represent Van Vleck High School as members of Youth Leadership Matagorda County. Cadence, Tia, Tatum, and Jahrius attended their first event this past week where they toured the STP Joint Information Center and their Emergency Operations Facility. They observed an STP Emergency drill and then were treated to lunch while hearing from the Matagorda County Emergency Management Coordinator, Amanda Campos. They then toured the Matagorda County Courthouse for a tour of the building.
Sr's to Seniors Van Vleck Community Connections
Founded by Grace Gibbens, Sr's to Seniors is a Senior Citizen's outreach-gathering for socialization, entertainment, and informative programs.
Events and Fundraisers
You've Been Pawed
The Van Vleck High School Class of 2024 will plant their PAWS in a yard of your choice for 2-3 days. Simply fill out the nomination form attached with your $30 installment and a trained Leopard crew will deliver their paws and leave a friendly note.
Van Vleck High School Admin Team
Principal
Email: msteiner@vvisd.org
Shannon Garcia
Assistant Principal
Email: sgarcia@vvisd.org
Ashley Hagg
Counselor
Email: ahagg@vvisd.org
Twitter: @vvhs_counselor
Instagram: vanvleckhs_counselor
Website: https://sites.google.com/vvisd.org/vvhscounselorcorner/home
Location: Van Vleck High School, 8980 TX-35 N, Van Vleck, TX, USA
Phone: (979)245-8518
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanvleckhs/