The V.I.P
Vanguard Information Page
Week of August 22, 2022
From Dean Elsasser
Scores on our first set of district checkpoints were extremely behind the other high schools in MISD. We knew we had a mountain to climb. I am happy to report that not only did we summit the mountain we were first in the district in our passing rate, but we were also awarded 6 of the 7 distinctions from TEA, the most of any MISD high schools.
This is a wonderful story about perseverance and grit. Our students and our teachers make me proud to be the Dean of Vanguard High School.
Don't miss our FIRST PTA Meeting this week!
Engineering Design Students and Sail Cars
Watch the video below to see the cars on the go!
syGlass Virtual Reality comes to Vanguard
Class Meetings
Vanguard Library
Upcoming Events!
August
August 26th - Picture Day
August 29th - Picture Day
September
- September 2nd -Carter Blood Drive- sponsored by our Phlebotomy students
- Week of September 19th-September 22nd - VANGUARD SPIRIT WEEK and COLLEGE AND CAREER WEEK (Details coming soon!)
October
- October 14th- Manufacturing Day
- Fall Festival TBA
November
- November 18th - 2nd Annual Turkey Tourney Kickball Tournament! (Revitalized- bigger and better than last year!)
December
- Winter Formal
Carter Blood Care
Sign up for our first Blood Drive of the year sponsored by our phlebotomy students and their instructor, Mr. Wade through Carter Blood Care.
Mark your calendars for:
Friday, September 02, 2022
Click here to reserve your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/vhssept
Only a few spots are left!
Student Standardized Dress
Looking Sharp!
Military Proud!
College or University Pride!
Vanguard Pride!
Shorts are great too!
Crocs
Student ID Badges
Students are required to have Student ID badges visible at all times, this is for the safety of the students and Vanguard High School Campus.
If students do not have an ID badge they will be charged $5 for a replacement. This includes if a student scratches off picture, puts a sticker over the original pictures or in some way alters the original picture on the ID Badge.
Thank you for helping us keep your student and Vanguard High School safe
Employability Skills and Cell Phone Policy
Vanguard's goal is to prepare students for the workforce. Our employability skills help students learn behaviors that will help them be successful. One of our policies is that cell phones are not to be used while in class. Our employability skills are listed below along with our employability skills rubric used in the classroom.
Completes Assignments on time
Keeps appointments on time
Exhibits professionalism in the areas of courtesy, appropriate language, and dress
Makes choices of personal behaviors based upon his or her long-term goals rather than short-term satisfaction
Interacts within a group based upon an understanding of and a desire to achieve the goals of the group
Student Parking Pass
To get a parking sticker, follow these steps:
Step 1 - Complete and submit this form. You must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Step 2 - Pay $20 for your parking sticker via cash/check/credit card. Parents can pay with Credit Card through the MISD Online Payment and Registration Portal. Cash and Checks will be accepted by Mrs. Kathman C130.
Parking stickers must be on vehicles by Friday, August 26th!
MISD 2022-23 District Calendar
Download, save and share the 2022-23 Mesquite ISD District Calendar! Keep up with student holidays, A/B schedule and other important dates this school year and plan accordingly.
Click Here to download a copy of the district calendar!