Vega Independent School District

Great job to our powerlifters at the Dumas meet this weekend! 💪🔥 Adrian took 1st, Charlie placed 2nd, and Cason finished 3rd! Proud of their hard work! #Powerlifting #StrongShowing

🚨🏀 Lady Longhorns Bi-District Playoff Game! 🏀🚨 The battle is on! The Lady Longhorns are heading to the **Bi-District Playoffs** – don’t miss it! 📅 Tuesday, February 11 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Wayland Baptist University - Hutcherson Gymnasium 🎟 Get your tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/f0f446c8-444e-4585-a88b-61abe2df03d0 🚍 **Emergency escort update:** Now at **4:15 PM** Radio Link: www.network1sports.com/station/vegalonghorns Let’s pack the stands and show our Longhorn pride! 🖤💛 See you there! #GoLonghorns #PlayoffTime #LonghornPride

#SaferInternetDay is February 11!!! It is a great time to talk with your family about staying safe online. Find more resources by visiting safer.connectsafely.org/family-program #StartTheConversation SNAPCHAT allows users to send photos and vides that disappear after they’re received, but pictures don’t completely disappear from a device and users can take a screenshot before an image vanishes SKOUT is a location-based dating app and website. While users under 17 are unable to share private photos, kids can easily create an account using a different age X is a networking site for “public” conversations or direct messages. It also has been used for bullying or harassment OMEGLE lets users chat with strangers through text or video in real-time, with no registration required. While it can be used for casual conversations, users have reported encountering inappropriate content, cyberbullying, explicit material, and even predatory behavior. INSTAGRAM is a photo/video sharing app. Profiles can be public allowing anyone to see or comment. Teens can create fake accounts to hide content and use the messaging feature GRINDER is a dating app geared toward gay, bi and transgender people. The app gives users options to chat, share photos and meet up based on a smart phone’s GPS location WHATSAPP is a messaging app that allows users to send texts, photos, voicemails, make calls and video chats worldwide. The app uses an internet connection on smart phones and computers BADOO is a dating and social networking app where users can chat, share photos & videos and connect based on location. While the app is for adults, teens are known to create profiles. ROBLOX is an online gaming platform where users can play games designed by others or create and share their own. Be aware of in-app purchases chat features, “condo” games and using “signs” to communicate if chat is blocked BADOO is a dating and social networking app where users can chat, share photos & videos and connect based on location. While the app is for adults, teens are known to create profiles KIK allows anyone to contact and direct message your child. Kids can bypass traditional text messaging features. KIK gives users unlimited access to anyone, anywhere, anytime HILY is a dating app where users can browse photos, engage in chats, send private videos and more. Based on GPS location of phone, strangers can arrange to meet up locally DISCORD allows users to talk to friends or strangers in real-time via voice/text or video chat while playing games. Users have seen racial slurs, explicit content, cyberbullying and more MEETME is a dating social media app that allows users to connect with people based on geographic proximity. As the app’s name suggests, users are encouraged to meet each other in person WHISPER is an anonymous social network that promotes sharing secrets with strangers. It also reveals a user’s location so people can meet up MONKEY is a live video chat app that connects users to random strangers worldwide, offering group chat and private message options. Rated for 12+, but has mild sexual content and nudity AMONG US is a space-themed online multiplayer social game where players can message and chat with each other ASKFM is known for cyber bullying. The app encourages users to allow people to ask and chat anonymously with them in 40 different languages HOLLA is a video chat app that allows users to meet people all over the world in seconds BEST SECRET FOLDER is specifically meant to hide photos and videos. It features password protection, decoy videos and alarm settings LIVE ME is a live-streaming video app that uses geolocation to share videos so users can find out a broadcaster’s exact location. Users can earn ‘coins’ to pay minors for photos YIK YAK is a location-based network app to connect with people around your location. It is an anonymous virtual bulletin board known for bullying CALCULATOR% is only one of several secret apps used to hide photos, videos, files and browser history REDDIT is a chat/discussion board app. Users can post whatever they want without identity verification. Reviewers have been confronted with racial slurs, explicit content & more

While talking to other parents about safe gun storage may feel uncomfortable, it’s important. A text message is one way to bring up safe gun storage, but it’s not the only way. For more tips, visit SafeGunStorageTexas.com to find a conversation starter that feels right to you. #safegunstorage #keepemsafetexas #safestoragesaveslives

🚨 Schedule Update! 🚨 Due to the Lady Longhorns’ playoff game, the boys’ games at Sunray has been moved to Monday, February 10. 🏀 Junior Varsity Boys – 5:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Boys – 6:15 PM Make plans to cheer them on! 🖤💛 #LonghornBasketball

PLAYOFF TIME! 🏀🖤💛 The Lady Longhorns are ready to battle in the playoffs! Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 📍 Vega vs. Quanah 📅 Tuesday, February 11 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Wayland Baptist University 🚨 Emergency Escort at 4:15 PM – Line the streets and send them off in style! Can’t make it to the game? Catch all the live action here: https://network1sports.com/station/vegalonghorns Let’s go, Longhorns! #PlayoffBound #ItsALonghornThing 🖤💛

🏈 Super Bowl Spirit Day! 🏈 Get ready for the big game! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite Super Bowl gear this Friday, February 7, 2025. Whether you're cheering for the Chiefs, Eagles, or just love football, wear jerseys, t-shirts, or team colors to celebrate! Happy Super Bowl Weekend !🎉🏟️🏈

🌟 Happy School Counselor’s Week! 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Carder for all you do to support the students at VISD! Your dedication, guidance, and care make a lasting impact every day. We appreciate you! 💛🖤 #SchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouMsCarder

🎉🏀 Basketball Senior Night 2025 🏀🎉 Thank you, seniors, for a great ride! We will miss you and wish you all the best in your next chapter! 🤘🔥 #LonghornPride #SeniorNight #ThankYouSeniors

🏆 San Angelo Ag Mechanics Results! 🚜🔧 Our students had a great showing at the San Angelo Ag Mechanics competition! 🎟 Blue Ribbon Winners: Brayson Berend Jaxon, Jake, and JT Noggler (2x Blue Ribbons!) Taryn Barclay & Heidi Crawford Elijah Crawford, Landon Cousins & Miguel Gonzales Ethan Spinhirne Keegan Brorman 👏 Congratulations to all! Great work representing Vega FFA! #AgMechanics #SanAngelo #Proud

📢 Reminder: Band Boosters Silent Auction – TONIGHT Feb. 4th! 🎶 🏀 Bidding: Halftime of JV Boys – Halftime of Varsity Boys 💰 Buy Now options available! Don't miss out on some really great items!!! This ONLY fundraiser supports senior scholarships & band expenses. Come bid & support the band! 🎶💛🖤 #LonghornBand #SilentAuction

🔥 Lady Longhorn Playoff Shirts Are Here! 🔥 🏀 Get ready to cheer on the Lady Longhorns in the playoffs with your official playoff shirt! ⏳ This is a VERY quick turnaround! Orders **CLOSE TOMORROW at 10 AM!** Don't miss out! 📲 Order now: ➡️ https://gogandy.com/vega-bball-PL25 #LonghornPride #PlayoffBound 🖤💛

📢 Band Boosters Fundraiser – Feb. 4th! 🎶🎺 Join us at the **Feb. 4th basketball games** for the Band Boosters Silent Auction!* 🏀🎼 🕒 Bidding starts: Halftime of JV Boys ⏳ Bidding closes: Halftime of Varsity Boys (winners collect & receive items then!) 💰 Buy Now options available on select items! This is the **ONLY** Band Boosters fundraiser of the year! Your support helps fund **senior scholarships** and provides for band needs like **meals & hotels during competitions.** ✨ Auction items include: 🍽️ Mac & cheese & brisket dinner (serves 3-5) 🍪 Oreo layered dessert 🎬 Movie night basket 📚 Children’s book basket ... and MUCH MORE! Come out, support the band, and take home some awesome goodies! 🎶💛🖤 #LonghornBand #SilentAuction #SupportTheArts

⭐️What a season for Vega Junior High Basketball! 🏀 Our 2024-2025 season was filled with hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments on the court. These athletes showed incredible dedication, teamwork, and determination, making us all proud!🖤💛 A huge thank you to our coaches for the time they pour into our athletes! #VegaJH #GreatSeason #VegaLonghorns

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Fangman has been honored with the UIL Sponsor Excellence Award! 🎉👏 Her incredible ability to identify and nurture student talent has led to outstanding UIL achievements over the past five years, including: 🏆 4 District Championships 🎟️ 114 Regional Qualifiers 🏅 36 State Qualifiers 🥇 48 State-Level Medals: 🏅 14 Gold | 🥈 13 Silver | 🥉 13 Bronze 🏆 State Accounting Championship Team 🎖️ 8 additional top-6 finishes Mrs. Fangman’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in these successes. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏 #UILExcellence #ProudMoment #VegaHSUILAcademics

🎉 Congratulations, Raelyn! 🎉 We are so proud of you and can't wait to see all you accomplish at the next level. Wishing you the best of luck on this exciting journey! 🏐💙 #Proud #NextLevel#LamarCommunityCollege

📣 Big News! 📣 Don't forget to join us today at 2:40 p.m. in the high school gym as we celebrate Raelyn Calhoun's signing to play volleyball at Lamar Community College! 🏐🎉 The community is welcomed and encouraged to attend—let’s show our support! Enter through the high school doors. See you there! 💙 #RaelynCalhoun #CollegeBound #ProudMoment

🎉 WT High Invitational Meet Results 🎉 🏅 Journalism: Piper: 2nd in Copy Editing 🖋️, 5th in Feature Writing ✍️ 💰 Accounting: Team: 1st Place! 🏆 Corbin: 1st, Maggie: 5th 📚 Spelling:Chris: 6th 💻 Computer Science: Dayton: 5th, Luke: 6th ➗ Math: Mason: 2nd 🥈 Team: 3rd Place Congratulations to all! What an awesome start to the season! 🎉👏 #UILSuccess #WTInvitational

Big thanks to our amazing PTO for the delicious muffins! We appreciate all you do to support our staff and students! #vegapto #getinvolved

🚨 Schedule Reminder 🚨 Don’t forget! The Lady Longhorns will NOT be playing in Claude tomorrow evening. Instead, they’ll be heading to Logan, NM! 🗓 Game Times: 🏀 JVG @ 4:00 PM (MST) 🏀 VG @ 5:30 PM (MST) ⏰ Remember the time zone difference! Cheer loud and proud! Let’s go, Lady Longhorns! 💛🖤 #LonghornPride #LadyLonghorns #GameDay