2026 JR VASE CHAMPIONS IN DONNA ISD
Todd Middle School, Sauceda Middle School, & Veterans Middle School
Jr VASE SPONSORS
Rachel Perez- Sauceda Middle School Anissa Ramirez-Todd Middle School Rachel Quiroga-Veterans Middle School
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2026 TEAM CHAMPIONS AT YBARRA ELEMENTARY IN WESLACO ISD
TEAM SPONSOR: Cynthia Duran
Artist Spotlight: Camila Rios Selected for Governor’s Gallery
Weslaco ISD and Ybarra Elementary are thrilled to announce a prestigious achievement by Art Club member Camila Rios. Camila’s work was chosen by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) for the 2025-2026 Youth Art Month Exhibition.
Following its showcase at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Camila’s artwork received the ultimate distinction: it was personally selected by First Lady Cecilia Abbott for the Governor's Gallery. Her art will now be displayed in the Texas State Capitol complex for one year. We congratulate Camila on this historic accomplishment and thank her for being such a stellar representative of our district.
Regional VASE Students 2026 Offer Art Workshops
This year’s Regional VASE competition at Nikki Rowe High School was about more than just interviews—it was a hub of hands-on innovation. Students from across our districts stepped up to lead workshops, keeping energy levels high throughout the day.
A standout highlight was the interactive Postcard Exchange, hosted by the WEHS National Art Honor Society. The booth was a massive hit, providing a creative outlet for students to connect and create while awaiting their jury results.
A Special Thank You
A Special Thank You
We owe a huge round of applause to our Regional VASE Director, Carmen Valladares. By organizing these workshops as a registered Big Art Day event, she transformed the competition into a true celebration of artistic community.
2025 THINKING AHEAD REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT & COMPETITION WINNERS
Teacher: Ms. Yolanda Casanova
District: Horizon Montessori Public Schools- Harlingen
Art Students:
Lilith Salinas-1st place /Category 2
Isiah Parra-2nd place /Category 2
Alani Reyes 3rd place /Category 2
REGION 1 BEST OF SHOW ELEMENTARY DVISION- Horizon Montessori Public Schools- Harlingen
REGIONAL VASE ACTIVITY BOOTH WINNERS
Huge congratulations to Mia Phillips from Dr. Cano Freshman Academy- Harlingen CISD and Sierra Allen from Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College -PSJA, winners of the National Art Honor Society Art Raffle at the Post-it Community Mural booth! These talented young artists each won a set of high-quality Prismacolor pencils, perfect for creating stunning portraits.
Thank you to our sponsors who donated the trophies, ribbons, and the Weslaco museum for hosting this event!
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