Vandegrift Journalism & Student Media

The deadline to order a 2024 yearbook to ensure delivery was May 1

The 2024 Veteran yearbooks are on sale until May. We will receive them mid May to distribute. Contact jessica.stamp@leanderisd.org with questions/concerns. Order your yearbook online at www.jostens.com (or directly here) and then search for the Vandegrift school store August - May. Yearbooks are $65 from August - Dec. 31. Price increases to $70 on Jan. 1, 2024. Last day to purchase a personalized yearbook (name stamped on front cover) is March 3, 2024. No extras will be ordered due to the cost of production. 


Distribution will begin around Monday, May 15

Students will need to bring an ID to room 1617 to pick up their order before school, during PIT, or after school during the week of distribution. They will not be able to pick up the yearbook during class time. The students can pick up yearbooks for friends if absolutely necessary and may pick up for a sibling. They will have to sign for their pick up.

After May 19, to pick up, the student will need to make an appointment with Ms. Stamp jessica.stamp@leanderisd.org

Before you write in your book

- Make sure there are 328 pages with the cover attached properly

- Check that there are no torn pages, smeared pages, discolored pages, or pages inserted upside down

- If you discover any of these flaws in printing, BEFORE you write in your book, bring it back and we can replace it. Once you have written in the book, we CANNOT replace or refund it.

Put your name in your book

After checking for torn, upside down or missing pages, put your name in your book. We are saddened when books disappear, but we cannot replace lost or stolen books. A replacement book will cost $80, IF there are any overruns available. Please be careful not to leave your book laying around.

Why wasn’t that covered?

Vandegrift has had an exciting last few weeks and many things to celebrate! We are so proud of our soccer teams, robotics team, golf teams, all other spring sports and UIL academic championships! However, our yearbook went to press at the beginning of March before these events happened so that we could get it back and pass it out in May.  Sometimes yearbooks will cover these activities in the beginning of the following year's book. The yearbook staff chooses what to cover and highlight and strives to be as comprehensive as possible in documenting the year.

About the mistakes...

Believe us, we have already found them or heard about them, and we are so sad about it. Remember, this is a student created publication, made by imperfect Vipers. We try and make every effort to produce a quality, accurate account of the year, but a few mistakes are bound to happen along the way. At this time, there is nothing that we can do. Instead, please focus on all the amazing things this student project has to offer!

Additional comments and feedback can be emailed to vhsstudentmedia@gmail.com

Not sure if you ordered a 2024 yearbook? 

Check the list below for all the orders for 2023-24 as of Jan. 10, 2024. 

If you think you have ordered a book, but do not see your name on the list below please check your email for the confirmation/receipt that would have been sent from Balfour at the time of purchase.  

Use "CTRL F" to search for your name. List is in alpha order by last name. 


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For more YEARBOOK FAQ, Click HERE


PhotoTexas Clubs & Organizations group pictures were on campus Dec. 1, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16

Club and organization sponsors and officers can sign their group up for a time slot in on one of the three dates to take a yearbook photo. The pictures will be taken simultaneously by 3-4 photographers, so similar clubs with the same members (e.g. Science Bowl and Science Club) should NOT sign up at the same time. The groups can wear their t-shirts or gear and bring trophies, props, etc. Arrive early and on time to your slot during PIT in the main gym. Because of the time crunch, the photographers cannot wait on members. If a member is absent, there will not be retakes. 

SENIORS! Take your senior portrait first semester!

Photo Texas will be on campus in Dec. 4-8 and Dec. 13 ONLY to take your portrait in the library or small lecture hall. 


Sign up for Dec. 4-8 here and Dec. 13 here.


Your portrait must be taken by winter break to for sure to be included in the yearbook. Visit the Senior Portrait info page to the left to sign up for a time slot when open or to read the FAQ.


If you would prefer to visit the Photo Texas Studio and pass on the on-campus option, call Photo Texas at 512-617-7780 to schedule an appointment. Their studio is located at 6500 River Place Blvd (building 4, Ste. 101). NOTE: As we approach the deadline, appointments may be limited!


If you take your portrait on or off campus, please make sure that boys wear a white tee (Photo Texas will provide the tux), girls wear a tank, something you can push the shoulders down on (Photo Texas will provide the drape). If neither of these works, students can wear formal black.


If you have any questions about senior portraits let me know and I'll be happy to help you! The best way to reach me is email - jessica.stamp@leanderisd.org

Senior yearbook ads - final deadline to purchase a senior ad AND submit pictures is Nov. 17. 

PhotoTexas Student Portraits were on campus Sept. 13 & 14

Students can take their school portrait with PhotoTexas during the first semester by scheduling an appointment at their studio - call (512) 617-7780 to schedule an appointment. Their studio is located at 6500 River Place Blvd (building 4, Ste. 101). 

For convenience, PhotoTexas will come to campus Sept. 13 & 14 to take portraits of students during their science class. Seniors will only take their ID picture and must schedule with PhotoTexas their senior portrait separately.

Retakes for student portraits are scheduled for Oct. 25. If a student could not make any of the on-campus dates, they MUST schedule to take a portrait at the PhotoTexas studio on their own. All pictures must be taken by winter break to ensure they are included in the yearbook. 

The PhotoTexas order link for Vandegrift is here. The ordering code is PTPUC.

www.phototexasphotography.com 1-800-883-6463

Senior portrait information is in the left hand menu.

Follow @VHSstudentmedia on Instagram and Twitter!

Ms. Stamp's Schedule (2023-24)

1st- Conference

2nd- News Media

3rd- Publications Conference

4th- Photojournalism and Independent Study 

5th- Conference

6th- Yearbook

7th- Journalism

8th- Journalism

*** All classes utilize Google Classroom for lessons, notes, announcements and how assignments are turned in. If you are unsure of your classes Google code to join, please email jessica.stamp@leanderisd.org 



Tutorials

I'm available most days before/after school, during PIT or during my 1st/5th period conferences. The best thing to do is email me what times work best for you and we can set up a meeting time. 

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