Good afternoon Vanguard Parents / Guardians,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us during yesterday’s Parent Meetings. We appreciated the opportunity to share more about our meal services – where we started, where we are today, and our goals moving forward.
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this journey together. We are the first to acknowledge there are areas for improvement, and with your feedback and partnership, we are committed to enhancing the services we provide to our students.
With our shared purpose in mind – our students, your children – Vanguard Academy has made the decision to terminate meal service operations with Ordo, effective yesterday, Monday, September 22, 2025.
We are fully prepared to continue providing meals for our students, following the timeline outlined below:
Meal Service Action Plan:
Starting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Temporary Provider: Yummy's (former vended meal provider) will step in temporarily to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Mozart Elementary/Secondary, Rembrandt Elementary/Secondary, Picasso Elementary and Monet Elementary.
Beethoven Early College High School kitchen will step in to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Beethoven Elementary.
Menus: Updated menus for September can be found on the Vanguard App under the Dining option or on our website under Parents and Students → Monthly Lunch Menus. Menu pictures will be shared with you starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Process:
Vanguard Academy will open an RFP to select a new vended meal provider.
RFP Open Period: (October 1, 2025 to October 16, 2025)
Projected Board Submission Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – RFP recommendation to be presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
We appreciate your continued partnership and will keep you informed as we move through this transition. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Vanguard Academy Administration

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Buenas tardes padres/tutores de Vanguard,
Queremos expresarles nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por acompañarnos en las reuniones de padres de ayer. Agradecemos la oportunidad de compartir más sobre nuestros servicios de alimentación: dónde empezamos, dónde nos encontramos hoy y nuestras metas para el futuro.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y paciencia mientras recorremos juntos este camino. Somos los primeros en reconocer que hay áreas de mejora, y con sus comentarios y colaboración, nos comprometemos a mejorar los servicios que brindamos a nuestros estudiantes.
Con nuestro propósito compartido en mente –nuestros estudiantes, sus hijos– Vanguard Academy ha tomado la decisión de finalizar las operaciones de servicio de comidas con Ordo, a partir de ayer, lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025 .
Estamos completamente preparados para continuar brindando comidas a nuestros estudiantes, siguiendo el cronograma que se detalla a continuación:
Plan de acción del servicio de comidas:
Inicio: martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025
Proveedor temporal: Yummy's (antiguo proveedor de comidas a domicilio) intervendrá temporalmente para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025 para Mozart Primaria/Secundaria, Rembrandt Primaria/Secundaria, Picasso Primaria y Monet Primaria.
La cocina de la escuela secundaria Beethoven Early College intervendrá para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy, martes 23 de septiembre de 2025 para la escuela primaria Beethoven.
Menús: Los menús actualizados de septiembre se pueden encontrar en la app de Vanguard, en la opción "Comida" , o en nuestro sitio web , en "Padres y Estudiantes → Menús Mensuales de Almuerzo ". Compartiremos fotos de los menús a partir de mañana, miércoles 24 de septiembre de 2025.
Proceso de solicitud de propuesta (RFP):
Vanguard Academy abrirá una solicitud de propuestas para seleccionar un nuevo proveedor de comidas vendidas.
Período de apertura de la convocatoria de propuestas: (del 1 al 16 de octubre de 2025)
Fecha proyectada de presentación a la Mesa Directiva:
Martes, 28 de octubre de 2025 – Recomendación de RFP que se presentará a la Mesa Directiva para su revisión y aprobación.
Agradecemos su continua colaboración y los mantendremos informados a medida que avanzamos en esta transición. Si tienen alguna pregunta o comentario, no duden en contactarnos.
Atentamente,
Administración de Vanguard Academy

🛡️ National Security Officer Appreciation Week 🛡️

✨ In honor of National Security Officer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize all of our amazing Security Guards across Vanguard Academy! 💙

Thank you for your committed dedication to keeping our schools, students, and staff safe. 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

We appreciate you and are truly grateful for all that you do! 🙌

🛡️Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad

✨ En honor a la Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad, reconocemos con orgullo a todos nuestros increíbles guardias de seguridad de Vanguard Academy. 💙

Gracias por su inquebrantable dedicación para mantener la seguridad de nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

¡Los apreciamos y agradecemos todo su valioso trabajo! 🙌

#SecurityOfficerAppreciation #VanguardPride #SafeSchools #ThankYou #Gracias #GuardiasDeSeguridad

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Vanguard Academy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and families. Remember, you are not alone. Help is always available: ✅ Call or text 988 ✅ Chat via 988lifeline.org ✅ In an emergency, dial 911. #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouMatter #988Lifeline #VanguardCares
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Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Prevención del Suicidio. En Vanguard Academy, estamos comprometidos con el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Recuerda, no estás solo(a). Siempre hay ayuda disponible: ✅ Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 ✅ Chatea en 988lifeline.org ✅ En una emergencia, marca 911 #MesDePrevenciónDelSuicidio #TúImportas #LíneaDeVida988 #VanguardSePreocupa

Parents, check out our September Parent Newsletter. Let's make it a great month! https://secure.smore.com/n/2k5f3

Vanguard Academy's Dance Teams have kicked off the summer with Dance Camp. The first three days were dedicated to Officers Camp, followed by three days of Line Camp. Their growth in leadership, technique, and performance quality was truly inspiring to witness. The Beethoven, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh dancers trained with dedication, energy, and focus. It was a rewarding experience that not only strengthened their dance abilities, but also their bond as a team. The pictures reflect the energy and spirit our dancers brought to camp. We’re incredibly proud of their commitment and can’t wait to carry this momentum into the upcoming school year.

Padres de Vanguard Academy, les extendemos una invitacion para que su hijo(a) nos acompañe a ser parte de nuestra Academia Elite enfocada en mejorar el idioma ingles. La academia es completamente gratuita y esta diseñada para estudiantes que cursaran el 6 a 10 grado durante el año academico 2025-2026.

Wondering what’s in store for you and your children when you arrive at a summer meal site? Expect welcoming faces in a supervised setting, and a healthy, meal at no cost to children 18 and younger and eligible people with disabilities. More info found here: https://squaremeals.org/Programs/Summer-Meal-Programs https://squaremeals.org/Programs/Summer-Meal-Programs/Summer-Meal-Site-Map

Vanguard Academy is open 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. The district will be closed the week of June 30th through July 7th and will return on July 14th. Our modified work scheduled will run through Friday, July 25th. We resume regular work hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, on Monday, July 28th.

Congratulations to our Rembrandt Secondary Seniors who worked diligently to complete their requirements and obtained their nationally recognized South Texas College Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification, and to a few more that went the extra mile and also obtained their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. We are certain that this will be a stepping stone to a promising future for you in the medical field. We are very proud of you!! 👏 🎉 “ You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours” Psalms 128:2 🙏 CPT graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lesley Bermudez, Ashley Bermudez, Rebekah Mauger, Kendra Shrauger, Joyselyn Ozuna, Mia Pedraza, Kayla González, Natalia Monsiváis, Emilee Rodriguez, Emma Urriola, Miranda Peña, Pia Robellada, Lulu Villarreal, Christian Santos Núñez De Cáceres, Sheila López, Ruby De Leon, Arianna Martinez. CCMA graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lulú Villarreal, Lesley Bermudez, Pia Robellada.

Congratulations to our Rembrandt Secondary Seniors who worked diligently to complete their requirements and obtained their nationally recognized South Texas College Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification, and to a few more that went the extra mile and also obtained their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. We are certain that this will be a stepping stone to a promising future for you in the medical field. We are very proud of you!! 👏 🎉 “ You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours” Psalms 128:2 🙏 CPT graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lesley Bermudez, Ashley Bermudez, Rebekah Mauger, Kendra Shrauger, Joyselyn Ozuna, Mia Pedraza, Kayla González, Natalia Monsiváis, Emilee Rodriguez, Emma Urriola, Miranda Peña, Pia Robellada, Lulu Villarreal, Christian Santos Núñez De Cáceres, Sheila López, Ruby De Leon, Arianna Martinez. CCMA graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lulú Villarreal, Lesley Bermudez, Pia Robellada.

Vanguard Parents: Report Cards post on May 29, 2025. Please login to our Parent Portal for grades.

Vanguard Seniors! Congratulations to each of you for reaching such a monumental milestone. Parents and students, as you head out to our graduation ceremony tomorrow, please review the Graduation Map and Approved Bags for your convenience. Go Seniors!

Vanguard Academy Rembrandt HOSA students visited DHR this past Friday for a tour of its facilities and a brief career overview of some interesting careers, such as pharmacy, clinical laboratory science, forensic nursing, among others. Students got to experience how is a day in the life of a health care worker and learned some interesting insights from some amazing DHR staff. Shot out to Ms. Karla Garcia and Mr. Mario Lizcano for taking the time to host us and guide our groups, and to all staff who gave us some of their precious time.

Vanguard Academy will be closed on May 26, 2025 in honor of Memorial Day. Classes resume on May 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Enjoy your three day weekend with family and friends!

Vanguard Academy Parents: You are invited to attend "Rising to Success"-A Parent & Family Learning Academy, focusing on how to support your child's rise to educational success on SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 am. Breakfast will be provided. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD08136MGcGtSf_qSE5scnrZMW5yx_Kvj6OKlTMAKxSOWhDQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Vanguard Academy Parents: You are invited to attend "Rising to Success"-A Parent & Family Learning Academy, focusing on how to support your child's rise to educational success. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD08136MGcGtSf_qSE5scnrZMW5yx_Kvj6OKlTMAKxSOWhDQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Vanguard Academy celebrates with our students, Mother's Day! We recognize that Moms are their first teachers, influencers, and supporters. Let’s take a minute to appreciate their ability to help our students understand the world around them on this Mother's Day.

Padres de Vanguard: 12 al 16 de mayo: Semana de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental en Vanguard Academy. ¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a nuestras familias a unirse a nosotros mientras reconocemos el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental con una semana especial de actividades y temas diarios del 12 al 16 de mayo!