Vega High School

🏫 Will the VATRE Fund the New Part of the School? **No, if approved, the VATRE will not pay for the new part of the school.** The VATRE represents a **12-cent increase to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate**, but M&O funds **cannot** be used for construction projects. - Even with the increase, it would still be the **third lowest overall tax rate in the past 10 years** and the **second lowest M&O rate in the past 20 years**. - M&O funds are specifically allocated to support the **maintenance and operation** of the school district, including programs and staff salaries. The **Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate** is what provides the funds to pay off the debt for the bond used to build the new part of the school, and the VATRE outcome has **no impact** on the I&S tax rate. If the VATRE is approved, the funds generated will be used for the District’s maintenance and operations, which include educational programs, faculty, and staffing. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #SupportOurSchools #CommunityMatters

Safe travels to the Vega FFA students and Mr. and Mrs. Newton as they head to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis! Wishing you all a great trip and an amazing experience representing our community! 🌟💙 #NationalFFA #SafeTravels #VegaFFA

❓Would a 4-Day School Week Fix the Budget Shortfall? **No, a 4-day school week would not resolve our budget shortfall.** For our district, a significant **75.9% of overall expenditures** were for payroll in fiscal year 2023. Most districts that implement a 4-day school week do so as an incentive to attract and retain staff. Importantly, these districts **do not reduce employee salaries**. Instead, staff members work longer hours during the shortened week, and students attend school for extended hours to meet the state’s required number of minutes for the school year. A 4-day week may improve work-life balance, but it won't solve the underlying financial challenges we face. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #BudgetTransparency #SupportOurSchools #CommunityMatters

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🗳️ **Early Voting Begins Today!** You can cast your vote early for the VATRE from **October 21 - November 1** at the Oldham County Courthouse for Oldham Co residents or Deaf Smith County Courthouse for Deaf Smith Co residents. Don’t wait—make sure your voice is heard! 🗳️ OLDHAM COUNTY VOTING HOURS Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday, October 26 7am - 7pm Sunday, October 27 10am - 4pm 🗳️ DEAF SMITH VOTING HOURS Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday, October 26 7am - 7pm Sunday, October 27 7am - 1pm 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #VoteEarly #SupportOurSchools #CommunityMatters

Reminder: First Responders Appreciation Meal is Tomorrow! We’re excited to honor our first responders at the First Responders Appreciation Meal tomorrow, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons Area. We look forward to celebrating with you!

🎉 Exciting news! The Longhorn Band earned a Division 1 rating at the UIL Marching Competition today at Dick Bivins! Their hard work and dedication truly paid off, and now they’re heading to Area in Abilene! A huge congratulations to our talented band and Mr. Jackson for this incredible achievement! We’re so proud of you all—keep shining! 🌟 #LonghornBand #UILSuccess #MarchingOn

🎙️ Exciting news! Tune in to Longhorn Radio tonight to meet our new announcers (Slade Brorman & Carson Kirkland) bring fresh voices to your favorite sports 🏈 radio. Don’t miss out! 🎧🔥 #LonghornRadio #NewVoices #RadioTonight” www.network1sports.com/station/vegalonghorns

🚨 Support Our Regional Cross Country Runner! 🚨 Join us for an emergency escort this Sunday (10/20) at 1:30 PM at the Courthouse to show our support for Addy Kahlich as she prepares for Regionals! 🏃‍♀️ Addy will compete at Mae Simmons on Monday morning at 9:00 AM – let’s cheer her on to victory! 🙌🎉 #SupportAddy #RegionalCrossCountry #GoAddy #RunForTheWin

🗳️ What Will I See on the Ballot? When you vote, here's what to expect: - **Clarification**: This is **not a 36.18% increase in taxes**. Instead, it's a **36.18% increase in revenue** for the maintenance and operations tax compared to last school year, should it be approved. This reflects a **total tax rate increase of 12 cents per $100 valuation**. - **Voting Options**: - A vote **“FOR”** means you support passing the VATRE. - A vote **“AGAINST”** means you oppose the VATRE. - The ballot will also include language noting that the **$750,388** represents the **total projected increase** in local property tax revenue with the VATRE relative to the prior fiscal year. Make your voice heard! 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #EveryVoteCounts #CommunityMatters

🖤🏈 **GAME UPDATE!** 💛🏈 The **JH game** will kick off at 5 PM in Farwell, but the **JV game has been cancelled**. Come out and support our JH Longhorns as they take on the Farwell Steers! #LonghornPride #GoLonghorns #VegaFootball

📊 Vega ISD's Tax Rate History: A Look Back To put things in perspective: - The proposed $1.3555 total tax rate would be the **third lowest** tax rate in the past **10 years**. - The $0.8555 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate would be the **second lowest** M&O tax rate in the past **20 years**. This means that even with the VATRE, our tax rates remain historically low, helping to ensure financial stability for the district without placing undue burden on taxpayers. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #SupportOurSchools #SmartFunding #CommunityMatters

🖤🏈 **IT'S GAME DAY!** 🏈💛 Vega JH and JV teams are hitting the road to take on the Farwell Steers tonight! 📍 **Location:** Farwell 🕔 **JH** starts at 5 PM 🕕 **JV** starts at 6 PM Come out and support your Longhorns! Let's bring that Longhorn pride! 💪 #LonghornPride #GoLonghorns #VegaFootball

☕ Reminder: Coffee with Dr. Adams! ☕ Don't forget to join us TOMORROW MORNING for coffee and a conversation about the upcoming VATRE election. Dr. Adams will be sharing FAQs and answering any questions you have! 📅 Date: October 17 🕖 Time: 8-9am 📍 Location: Mama Jo's Come learn how VATRE impacts our schools and our community. Your voice matters! 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #CoffeeWithDrAdams #LonghornPride #CommunityMatters

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📚✨ **Help Build Our Classroom Libraries!** ✨📚 Our amazing teachers have **book wish lists** for their classrooms, and you can make a difference by donating to their Book Fair Wish List! 🙌❤️ Support your child's teacher by helping them grow their classroom library with new books that will inspire and engage our students. 📖🎒 For more info or to donate, reach out to **Amy Kirkland** at **akirkland@vegalonghorn.net**. Let's work together to keep our kids' love for reading alive! #SupportOurTeachers #ClassroomLibraries #BookWishList #DonateBooks

🎉 The Lady Longhorns had a great day in Fritch! 🎉 Our JV team played hard but came up just short in two sets. The Varsity team fought through a back-and-forth battle and came out on top, winning in five sets! 🏐🔥 Special shoutout to Jaz Martinez for hitting an incredible milestone of 1000 career digs! 🙌👏 Way to go, Ladies! 💪 Second half of district play, here we come! Keep the momentum going! 🚀💯 #LadyLonghorns #TeamWork #HardWorkPaysOff #VolleyballVictory #CongratsJaz #1000Digs

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🏠 How Do Property Appraisals Affect School Taxes? The State conducts a **Property Value Study**, and the Appraisal District must ensure values are within 5% of the State's estimates. Here's how property appraisals impact school taxes: - Under the state's **Foundation Schools Program**, Vega ISD does **not necessarily receive more M&O funding** when local property values increase. As local tax income rises, the State reduces its share of school funding, creating an **inverse relationship** between local and state contributions. - School districts, like Vega ISD, receive funding from the state based on **student attendance rates**. To increase M&O funding without raising the tax rate, the only option is to grow **student enrollment**. This is why Vega ISD launched a transfer campaign in Spring 2024, welcoming students who meet the district’s high academic and behavioral standards. 💛🖤 #VegaISD #VATRE #SchoolFunding #SupportOurSchools #CommunityMatters

🎖🍂 **Join Us for Our Annual Veterans Day & Thanksgiving Meal!** 🍂🎖 Vega ISD invites the community to a special Veterans Day Program and Thanksgiving celebration on **November 8, 2024** 🕰 **Meal Service Begins:** 10:45 AM **Veterans and their spouses eat FREE!** - Enrolled Elementary and Junior High students will enjoy the meal at no extra cost, just like any regular lunch. - Guests, Staff, and High School students can join us for **$6.00 per plate** (pay at the point of service, no prepayments). 📞 **Guests please RSVP by November 1st, 2024** by calling Talia at (806) 267-2123, Extension 2220. We look forward to sharing this special day with you! 🖤💛 #ThankfulForOurVeterans #VegaISDPride