Well, we came back from winter break to be interrupted by the winter weather. We will try this again as we get to focus on the last part of the 24-25 school year. As we spoke about in our class reset meetings, lets make the second half of the school year great!! Seniors, we are so proud of you and watching you grow and become great humans. Keep your focus as we strive for that finish line.

We have Summit testing this week Monday-Wednesday. Letters were delivered last week to students who are testing. This semester is when we have tests such as our Industry Based Certifications, TELPAS and STAAR, and AP exams.

To align with our professional goals, remember: cell phones need to be turned in at the beginning of class, earbuds/headphones should not be worn during class, students should be in standard dress with their student ID badge around their neck, and students should arrive on time to class. By being consistent with these things our students will be better prepared for their future.

BPA is having their Regional competition here at Vanguard this weekend and we are looking forward to all our CTSO's competing in the next few weeks.

We greatly appreciate the service and sacrifice our officers show each day. Thank you, Officer OC and Officer Souddress, for being heroes within our community. We thank you, too, Ferris, for protecting our community!

There is no school, Monday, January 20th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please make sure you are watching the MISD website and social media for information about inclement weather. Viam Ducemus!

VHS is beyond excited and proud to announce that our VERY OWN Elizabeth Baker is the Texas School Counselor Association Secondary/High School COUNSELOR of the YEAR! We are so proud of Mrs. Baker and could not agree more with TSCA’s selection of this award! She will be recognized at the TSCA Award Dinner.

Entrepreneurship students in Mr. Moss's classes, for the first time, pitched their business proposals to fellow students. They had to identify and create solutions to solve a problem. They pitched, like on Shark Tank, their most viable product. Moving forward, students will continue to develop their product and fine toon their business model.

Mrs. Adcock's Advanced English I students read the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry during the second nine weeks. Their project was to design 12 panels to demonstrate their engagement and understanding of the text. They had to display the following:

• Create a cover for the novel
• Facts about the author
• Analyze the main character
• Draw and annotate a key scene
• Write an original poem about the text
• Plot diagram for how time is used to advance the plot
• Symbol to represent the theme
• Explain a critical theory
• Word Mapping
• Explain the internal conflict with evidence

Any Seniors interested in attending UTA, please see the announcement from Ms. Roth in the Vault. There are some great opportunities a representative of the school would like to share with our Vanguard Seniors.

Your hard work is paying off, and we want to celebrate every milestone with you! 💫 Whether it’s a college or career school acceptance, scholarships you’ve been awarded, or your FSA Student Aid Report (SAR) or Financial Award Letter – we’re here to cheer you on! 🎉

Now’s the time to share your amazing achievements so we can keep track of all your successes and tally up your awards throughout the year. Let’s show everyone just how much the Class of 2025 is accomplishing! 🏆✨

Upload your acceptances, scholarships, and SARs using the QR Code or Class of 2025 Classroom – we can't wait to see what you’ve earned! 🎓💼

NHS will have a chapter meeting on Monday, January 13th in the Lecture Hall from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm.

Sharing Life would like to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to Business Professionals of America from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity has brought light and hope to so many families this year. During the month of November, BPA donated 469 pounds of food for the MISD food drive.

We are so proud of our BPA members and sponsors!

We are always looking for ways to partner with businesses in our community. There are opportunities to participate in person and with in-kind donations. As always, your donations are always appreciated and are tax-deductible. Email celsasser@mesquiteisd.org for more information.

Judges NEEDED! Business Professionals of America's Regional Leadership Conference is on January 18, 2025 at Vanguard High School in Mesquite. We are looking for volunteers to fill our judged events and assist us with our conference to review projects and presentations from the most outstanding young leaders in Texas. Winners will advance to the State Leadership Conference. For more info please click the attachment below! To register as a judge, click the link below!

Looking for a chance to support Vanguard High School students in a personal way, then we have an opportunity for you to serve as a judge at our upcoming Technology Student Association Regional Contest. The event is Feb 14th and 15th plus we have slots for the week before for virtual judging.

Click the link to find out more info https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4EABAE2AAAF85-54124332-regional

Still need more info? Contact Ricky Broussard rbroussard@mesquiteisd.org

Come have some fun at Vanguard High School on Saturday, February 1, from 9:00-1:00!

Any student in Mesquite ISD (especially Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) are invited to attend and would need to sign up via the link below. We will have breakout sessions including Etiquette, Financial Literacy/Planning and basic Automotive lessons. We will end with a student panel Q&A which is always interesting and interactive!!

Breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided.

In order to keep our students at Vanguard safe we require student identification badges to be worn everyday and be visible and on the outside of clothing at all times. If a student loses their ID they will be required to purchase a new one for $5.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, please note that Mesquite ISD's clear bag and backpack policy remains in effect for the 2024-25 school year.

For more details, click here to visit our FAQ page. Only clear backpacks, purses, and totes will be allowed for students on campus.

Please make sure you are dropping off and picking up students in the rear of the building. Drivers will circle around the perimeter of the student parking lot to the rear door of the building, drop off or pick up students, and then circle around the perimeter of the parking lot to exit back to McKenzie Road. The gates for dismissal pick-up open at 3:45 pm. Please do not enter the back until that time.

ONLY BUSES will be permitted to use the entrance of the school (where the flag pole is located) on Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd. during arrival and dismissal times.

As an alternative, parents may choose to drop off/pick up students in the Mesquite Girls Softball Complex parking lot, located at the intersection of Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd./Mercury Road and McKenzie Road. From this location, it is a short walk to/from the front entrance of the campus.

Thank you for helping keep our premises safe and secure!

To enhance student focus and minimize disruptions, personal electronic devices such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and Bluetooth headphones/earbuds will not be permitted in the classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. Campus expectation is that students power down devices and put them up prior to entering the classroom.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for further details on this policy. Any non-compliance can result in the confiscation of the device, which will be held in the office until the end of the day. If you need to reach your child during school hours, please contact us at 972.882.0000, and we will assist you accordingly. We are excited to work together with you this academic year.

Vanguard shuttle bus times for each high school location:

Horn High School: Back of JHHS

8:10am, 8:20am and 8:30am

West Mesquite High School:

West Side of Building (covered porch area)

8:10am, 8:20am and 8:30am

Mesquite High School: Back by small gym

8:10am, 8:20am and 8:30am

Poteet High School: Back behind the gym

8:10am, 8:20am and 8:30am

North Mesquite High School: Front of building

8:10am, 8:20am and 8:30am

Students, the 5:15 after school tutoring/activities buses run Monday - Thursday ONLY! You must secure a pass from your teacher in order to ride the buses. The bus drivers will not allow you to ride unless you present your pass and it's fully filled out. You can only utilize this PM transportation if you're staying for tutoring or staying with an organization and/or sponsor. Buses will drop you off at your original feeder high school. Please ask your teachers or Mrs. Jackson any questions that you may have about the 5:15 buses.

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