All VAISD campuses and offices will be closed from June 25 through July 12.

 

All Administrative staff will return on July 13.

 

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Summer break!

 

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While specific dates for 2026-27 enrollment have not been finalized, the enrollment window for students returning to VAISD opens in mid-July. 

 

Expect an announcement via Social Media & our mass-messaging system once enrollment opens.

 

Information for enrolling new students and returning students can be found here:

 

Van Alstyne utilizes Bluebonnet for Math curriculum only. We continue to use American Reading Company (ARC) as our ELAR curriculum. We do not use Bluebonnet for ELAR.

You can read Dr. Brown’s communication with State Board of Education member Pam Little regarding this matter below: 

These are the remaining funds from the 2021 bond, broken down by category.

The Van Alstyne Board of Trustees outlines it's Nepotism policy in it's Policy Manual:

 

One key exception to the Nepotism policy exists for any official elected who already has a relative working within the district.

 

Any Public Official whose relative was "continuously employed" by the district BEFORE the election of the Public Official is exempt from the Nepotism policy. The requirement for continuous employment is 30 days prior to election for appointed officials, or 6 months for elected officials.

 

Additionally, you can read the following article on the TASB website: https://www.tasb.org/news-insights/hr-and-policy-nepotism.

The Board of Trustees voted to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Please click the link below to see the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars.


https://www.vanalstyneisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=435067&type=d&pREC_ID=945427

Van Alstyne ISD (as of October 2, 2025)

• Outstanding Principal Balance = $244,560,000
• Authorized but Unissued Bonds = $111,500,000 
• As of August 2025 the Unissued Bonds from the 2021 Bond Election is $111,500,000. These funds are allocated as follows: $25,000,000 to complete Phase 2 Classroom Addition/Indoor/Auditorium. Remaining balance is for Secondary and Elementary capacity.

 

Anna ISD (as of October 2, 2025)

• Outstanding Principal Balance = $444,228,846
• Authorized but Unissued Bonds = $558,735,000

 

Celina ISD (as of October 2, 2025)

• Outstanding Principal Balance = $657,805,000
• Authorized but Unissued Bonds = $2,295,695,579

 

Melissa ISD (as of October 2, 2025)

• Outstanding Principal Balance = $553,425,000
• Authorized but Unissued Bonds = $913,000,000

 

Princeton ISD (as of October 2, 2025)

• Outstanding Principal Balance = $667,854,034
• Authorized but Unissued Bonds = $539,000,000

Effective Monday, September 29, 2025

The Board of Trustees has updated the dress code policy as follows:

Skirts and dresses must be fingertip length or longer.

Leggings must not be transparent or see-through. Additionally, a shirt that is at least mid-thigh in length must be worn over leggings.

Shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length.
https://4.files.edl.io/debb/09/23/25/205010-95bd6b5d-f165-45d1-9157-9df4d1fb3711.pdf

• School bonds are voted on by residents of the school district, not necessarily by city residents.

• If you live outside city limits but your property is within the boundaries of the school district proposing the bond, you can vote on it.

• If your address is not within the school district proposing the bond, then you cannot vote on it.

 

• The Admin Building currently houses 12 Departments, 20 Offices, 43 Staff Members, 1 Training Room, and 1 Boardroom. The 43 staff members include: 18 in Education, 8 in Curriculum, 4 in Technology, 3 in Business, 3 in ESL/504/Testing, 2 in PEIMS, 2 in Administration, and 1 each in Child Nutrition, Police, and the Education Foundation.

 

VAISD currently operates five public schools:

• John & Nelda Partin Elementary School (K–4)

• Bob & Lola Sanford Elementary School (K–4)

• Charles and Beth Williams Elementary projected to open Fall 2026

• Van Alstyne Middle School (grades 5–6)

• Van Alstyne Junior High School (grades 7–8)

• Van Alstyne High School (grades 9–12)

 

Yes! A brand-new, state-of-the-art high school building (over 273,000 sq ft) was unveiled and opened at the start of the 2024–25 school year. It features modern facilities, including extensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs—like broadcasting, robotics, culinary arts—and offers certifications through Grayson College in fields like welding, HVAC, OSHA, and cosmetology 

• The former high school is now the Junior High (serving grades 7–8), and the previous middle school has become the Intermediate School (grades 5–6)

• There will be no I&S tax rate increase if the voters approve the bonds. Likewise, there will be no tax rate reduction if the voters do not approve the bonds.

• The debt service tax rate will remain at $0.50/per $100 of taxable value. Voters are voting on the issuance of new bonds.