Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Receives B Rating, Announces Improvement Plans
Van Alstyne ISD received an overall score of 87 and a B rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-26 school year.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 17, 20262 min read
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What Van Alstyne's New MAP Tests Are, and What They Are Not
The district is introducing MAP Growth assessments three times a year, and is explicit that they are not pass-fail and not tied to promotion.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 14, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Updates Policies on Smart Glasses and E-Bikes
Van Alstyne ISD has implemented new rules prohibiting smart glasses in classrooms and requiring students to walk personal motorized devices on campus.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 13, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Reviews 2026-27 Budget Ahead of August 17 Vote
The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget during a workshop, with formal adoption and a public hearing scheduled for August 17.
Hollis TrappAugust 8, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD to open Williams Elementary with Aug. 17 ribbon cutting
Van Alstyne ISD will celebrate the opening of Charles and Beth Williams Elementary School with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 17.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 6, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne families get tax-free weekend before Van Alstyne ISD starts Aug. 19
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Van Alstyne shoppers before Van Alstyne ISD starts Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 29, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Trustee David Kerr Selected for Leadership TASB Class of 2027
David Kerr, Vice President of the Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees, has been chosen as one of 26 trustees statewide for the prestigious Leadership TASB program.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 28, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
What parents in Van Alstyne can talk about before Van Alstyne ISD starts Aug. 19
Van Alstyne ISD starts Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Van Alstyne families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 27, 20265 min read
Van Alstyne
Back to School: When Van Alstyne Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know
Van Alstyne's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 19, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 24, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Appoints Debbie Cholette as New Junior High Principal
Van Alstyne ISD has named Debbie Cholette as the new principal of Van Alstyne Junior High, citing her decade of experience within the district.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 20, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Holiday Fireworks Sales Support Grayson County Classrooms and Band Programs
Two Grayson County groups are using Fourth of July fireworks stands to raise money for Sherman High School band costs and Tom Bean teacher grants.
Dana WhitlockJuly 2, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne Panthers Claim Silver Medal in State 7-on-7 Football
The Van Alstyne Panthers finished as runners-up at the state 7-on-7 football tournament after a 32-25 loss to Graham, concluding their campaign with a 6-2 record.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Texoma Student's High School Class Lands Her a Role at Local Law Firm
**SHERMAN, Texas** — A recent Sherman High School graduate is heading to college while beginning a paid position at the law firm where she interned during her senior year, becoming the first Bearcat ever to transition from the school's internship cla...
Jubal PenningtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Advances in State 7-on-7 Football Tournament
The Van Alstyne team has secured a spot to compete in the upcoming state-level 7-on-7 football championship.
Jubal PenningtonJune 30, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Graham Claims Division 2 7-on-7 State Title Over Van Alstyne
Graham defeated Van Alstyne to win the Division 2 championship at the 7-on-7 state tournament held in Van Alstyne.
Jubal PenningtonJune 28, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne, Howe Add New Sports Offerings
Schools in Van Alstyne and Howe are introducing additional athletic programs for students.
Jubal PenningtonJune 23, 20261 min read