Van Alstyne Middle School

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

VAMS families,

This is a quick reminder that all ARC books are due back to the school by tomorrow, May 19th.

If you still have any ARC books, please be sure to bring them to school tomorrow and turn them in.

05/14/2026

VAMS School Supply Lists & ordering link. Place your order before June 14!

05/14/2026

5th grade put physics to the test this week!

Students spent the first part of the week designing and building projects meant to keep an egg safe during their annual Egg Drop Experiment.

This morning, with help from Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC), two bucket trucks lifted student creations roughly 40 feet into the air before sending them back to earth.

Whether their eggs survived the fall or not, every student had a blast watching their designs in action and seeing science come to life.

Science, teamwork, creativity… and a few cracked eggs made for a pretty great morning!

05/09/2026

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sharing shout-outs to our incredible Van Alstyne ISD teachers all week long.

Van Alstyne Middle School student Charlotte shouts out Mattie Barrera:

"Coach Mattie has been the best P.E teacher and she has always been there for everyone! She is so nice and helpful! Everyone loves her!"

We'll continue to share shout outs EACH hour throughout the week. Stay tuned!

05/09/2026

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sharing shout-outs to our incredible Van Alstyne ISD teachers all week long.

Taryn shouts out Van Alstyne Middle School teacher Kathrin Basham:

"Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Even though I’m not in your room this year, your class is still my favorite memory from last year. I really miss your energy and the way you taught reading and writing."

We'll continue to share shout outs EACH hour throughout the week. Stay tuned!

05/08/2026

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sharing shout-outs to our incredible Van Alstyne ISD teachers all week long.

Fellow Van Alstyne Middle School teacher Mattie Barrera shouts out Cade Doggett:

"Coach Doggett has only been here few months and has already made such an impact on the students! Never ceases to make them laugh but also know when he means business! I enjoy working with him!"

We'll continue to share shout outs EACH hour throughout the week. Stay tuned!

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sharing shout-outs to our incredible Van Alstyne ISD teachers all week long.

Van Alstyne Middle School parent Theresa shouts out Christina Garris:

"Mrs.Garris has been an amazing teacher to our daughter! She loved having her this year for reading! Thank you for all you do!"

We'll continue to share shout outs EACH hour throughout the week. Stay tuned!