Thanks to Feed My Sheep, a local nonprofit organization, we are able to help provide food and snacks items to students each week. This program is available on all campuses. Please click the drop down to learn more.
What is a backpack food program? Backpack food programs provide nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to children to ensure they get enough food on weekends and holidays to avoid hunger when they can’t depend on school meals. By providing kids with the nutrients they need when they’re away from school, they show up on Monday morning healthy and ready to learn. Each student will typically receive 2 breakfast items, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 snack type items.
*No proof of income requirement necessary.
You may complete an application for this backpack food program at any time. Please contact your campus counselor for a form.
To learn more about this nonproft, CLICK HERE!
Van Alstyne ISD partners with the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) to provide various mental health tools and counseling. TCHATT is available on all campuses. Please click the drop down to learn more.
Many students struggle with stress and emotional situations. If you’ve noticed your child or teenager struggling, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) and Children’s Health SM Virtual Care can help. Please discuss your concerns with your child’s school counselor to start the process.
What can it help manage?
Adjustment disorders •
Anxiety •
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) •
Behavioral difficulties •
Bullying
Coping Skills
Decision-making
Depressionn
Expression of Feelings
Frustration tolerance
Healthy Relationships
Improved social skills
Sleep Problems
How does it work?
Speak with your school counselor if you have behavioral health concerns for your child. They can place a referral and have you complete consent forms. • Once we receive the referral and consent forms, we will reach out to schedule an intake with one of our behavioral health clinicians to determine appropriate next steps. • Next steps may include short-term virtual counseling with our clinician, psychiatric consultation, connection to community resources and supportive case management.
How much does it cost?
All services, telephonic and virtual, are provided at no cost.
Scan the QR code to learn more and enroll.
Connect with your school counselor for a list of local resources to support basic needs including, but not limited to:
General Resources
Medical Resources
Food Resources
Houseing Resources
The information provided as a resource for the families in our community. There is no intent on the part of the Van Alstyne Independent School District or its employees to endorse specific agencies mentioned nor is this list inclusive of all services available in the area.
Each year, our community participates in our Christmas Angel christmas gift assistance program. You can apply to sponsor a family or to receive gifts for your children up 18 years old. Important dates for the 26-27 school year are below.
Christmas Angel Family Dates:
October 19-November 6: Christmas Angel Family Applications can be filled out using the online form.
November 12-13: Families will get their letter with their Family Number. Save this letter! You will need to bring it with you for gift pick up.
December 9: Families can pick up their gifts from Van Alstyne Church of Christ. Gifts MUST be picked up this day between 8am-5pm.
Christmas Angel Sponsor Dates:
October 19-November 6: Christmas Angel Sponsor Applications can be filled out using the online form.
November 12-13: Sponsors will get their letters with shopping wish lists and gift tags. Save these tags! You will need to bring it with you when you drop off your gifts to Van Alstyne Church of Christ.
December 7: Sponsors must deliver their gifts to the church on this day between 8am-5pm.