The Royal Connection

April Newsletter

Campus Events Taking Place This Month

Sporting Events Taking Place This Month

📚 A Message from Campus Leadership 📚

This month has been filled with growth, celebration, and continued commitment to excellence at Van Gogh Early College High School. Our students and staff continue to demonstrate what it truly means to be Royals—showing perseverance, pride, and a dedication to learning each and every day. As we move further into the semester, we remain focused on providing meaningful learning experiences that prepare our students for success both in and beyond the classroom.

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from our families. Your partnership plays a vital role in the success of our campus, and we value the trust you place in us daily. Together, we will continue to build a strong, supportive, and high-achieving school community where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

🥳 Celebrating Student Success 🥳

eSports 1st Place

MS Boys Soccer

High School UIL

Our students have continued to shine both academically and in extracurricular activities. From the classroom to competitions, their hard work and dedication are evident. Recently, our esports team brought home first-place victories in two tournaments, showcasing their strategic thinking, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Achievements like these reflect the well-rounded opportunities available to our students and their drive to succeed.

In addition to extracurricular accomplishments, we are proud of the academic growth happening across all grade levels. Teachers are working diligently to engage students in rigorous and meaningful learning experiences that build critical thinking and real-world skills. We encourage families to continue celebrating these successes at home and to stay connected with teachers as we support our students together.

Jorge Ruiz

Jenna Martinez

Middle School UIL

👷Groundbreaking Ceremony: Building Our Future👷

This past month, we had the incredible honor of celebrating our campus groundbreaking ceremony—a milestone moment in the history of Van Gogh Early College High School. It was a beautiful event shared with our students, families, and community members who have believed in our mission and vision from the very beginning. This ceremony symbolized not just the start of construction, but the continued growth and future of our campus.

The significance of this moment goes far beyond new buildings. It represents opportunity, progress, and our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment for all students. We are deeply thankful to the families who took a leap of faith in choosing our campus and continue to support us as we grow. Together, we are building something truly special that will impact generations of Royals to come.

🗓️ Looking Ahead: Important Dates & Reminders 🗓️

As we approach the upcoming STAAR testing dates, we want to emphasize the importance of student attendance and punctuality. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth, and being present from the very beginning of the school day helps set the tone for success. We kindly ask that all students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to focus so they can perform at their very best.

To help maintain a secure and distraction-free testing environment, we also ask for your support in limiting early student pick-ups on testing days. When students are called out early, it can disrupt the testing setting and cause others to lose focus as individuals enter and exit the classroom. We understand that emergencies may arise, but if at all possible, please refrain from scheduling early releases during STAAR testing. Your partnership in helping us keep our students focused and prepared is greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, April 8th: 6th-8th Grade Reading STAAR and English I/II EOC
Tuesday, April 14th: 8th Grade Science STAAR and Biology EOC
Wednesday, April 15th: 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR & AP Spanish Benchmark
Thursday, April 23rd: 6th-8th Grade Mathematics STAAR & Algebra I EOC