Families of students interested in the new boys and girls soccer programs can meet Coach Ellis at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the high school cafeteria.
Jubal Pennington
October 15, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne High School will field boys and girls soccer teams for the first time, and the school is inviting interested students and their parents to a meeting about the new programs.
The parent meeting with Coach Ellis is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the VAHS cafeteria, according to Van Alstyne ISD. Families will hear about the new program and its first season.
The district said details on soccer tryouts will be released after the meeting.
Jubal Pennington
Jubal Pennington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and neighborhood happenings around Van Alstyne.
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