J.E. Rhodes Elementary

08/31/2026

🏆 We have a winner! 🏆

Our Pre-K superstars earned the Golden Footsteps Award this week!

This special award (officially the Awesome Line Behavior Award!) goes to the class that demonstrates what it means to be safe, kind, and responsible in our school hallways.
Our little learners showed everyone how it's done by using their best "marshmallow feet"- walking soft, quiet, and safe wherever they go. We are so proud of their incredible hallway manners!

Keep shining, Mrs. Curry’s Class!🌟

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

The Big Kahuna Fundraiser is officially underway!

Parents, be sure to check your student’s backpack today for their Big Kahuna fundraiser packet!

As your student sells items, don’t forget to sign their prize tickets and send them back to school. We’ll be handing out prizes every morning, so students will have lots of chances to earn some fun rewards!

Thank you for supporting our students and our school! We’re excited for a great fundraiser!

08/29/2026

🏈 Our first Football Friday of the year was a touchdown! Our varsity football players spent time with our pre-K through third-grade students, making smiles, memories, and plenty of new friends. The kids absolutely love this special tradition!

Go Vandals! ❤️🏈

08/28/2026

❤️ Happy FriYAY, Vandals! ❤️

We hope all of our Vandal families have a fun, safe, and relaxing weekend! 🎉

Before you head into the weekend, be sure to check out our NEW Bigs & Littles Bulletin! 📰✨

This will be a monthly link throughout the school year for staying connected and in the know! Each bulletin will include:
📅 Monthly updates & pictures from the month
📚 9-weeks instructional information
📣 Upcoming events & activities
❤️ Counselor news, reminders & more!

We are excited to have another way to keep our Vandal families informed about all the great things happening with our Bigs & Littles!

Enjoy your weekend, Vandals! ❤️

https://augustgazette.my.canva.site/the-bigs-littles-bulletin

08/28/2026

🌟Good News Call of the Week!🌟

We are so excited to celebrate Cate as our Good News Call of the Week! 📞🎉

Hand-in-hand and spreading kindness every step of the way! Cate’s sweet heart and caring personality show us what being a Little Vandal is all about. Thank you for always looking out for your friends, Cate!

We are so grateful for you! Keep spreading kindness and showing everyone what it means to be a Vandal!

❤️🤍Vandal Pride!❤️🤍

08/26/2026

EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Friday, August 28, 2026, is an early release day. All Van ISD campuses will dismiss 3 hours early!!

District Calendar: https://sl1nk.com/yqdfxeo

08/25/2026

💜A little imagination can take you anywhere!💜

Our bigs visited the library to read Harold and the Purple Crayon and get in touch with their creative sides! After reading about all the adventures Harold could create with just one purple crayon, our students put their own imaginations to work to see what they could create. 💭

We love seeing our Vandals learning, creating, and using their imaginations! ❤️

08/24/2026

🌟 Good News Call of the Week! 🌟

We are so excited to celebrate Carson as our very first Good News Call of the Week! 📞🎉

Carson has been an exceptional Vandal as he transitions into 2nd grade! Every time we see Carson, he is helpful, listening, and following expectations. He consistently demonstrates what it means to Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Responsible. ❤️

We are so proud of you, Carson! Keep up the amazing work and showing everyone what it means to be a Vandal!

Congratulations, Carson! 🎉📞❤️

08/24/2026

Starting the week off with Vandal Pride! ❤ Congratulations to our Vandals of the Week and PE All-Stars‼️