Welcome Back! First Day Information

Posted Date: 8/23/25 (5:22 PM)

Welcome Back!

Dear Vanguard Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting school year. Our staff has been busy preparing for a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences for our students.

It was wonderful seeing so many students and their families at registration — thank you for coming in to get ready for the year ahead! If you did not have a chance to stop by for registration to complete your required forms, our office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until the first day of school, and then will be 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. throughout the school year. We invite you to come in to complete these tasks.

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 27 – 9th Grade Only
Thursday, August 28 – All Students attend & Picture Day for all grades

📸 Picture Day Reminder: Don’t forget to dress your best and bring your smile on August 28!

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back on campus and starting the year strong together. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warmly,

Matthew Stevens

Principal

🎨🧵 Calling all Creators and Crafters! 🪡

Donate Fabric and Art Supplies

We’re looking for donations of gently used fabric and art supplies to support our Fiber Arts and Art classes!

If you have extra materials—fabric scraps, yarn, paints, brushes, or any other creative tools—you no longer need, we’d love to give them a second life in the hands of our students.

Drop-off info: Vanguard Front Office, 740 Yonezawa Blvd, Moses Lake

You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/4fK3JNv

Thank you for supporting creativity in our community!

Vanguard Yearbooks On SALE!

2025-26 Vanguard Academy yearbooks are on sale now! Cost is $25 w/ASB or $30 w/o ASB when you order before Winter Break! After Winter Break, prices will increase to $35 w/ASB or $40 w/o ASB. Yearbooks can be purchased with cash, check, or card at Vanguard's front office or by card ONLINE on our Online Portal! https://wa-moseslake.intouchreceipting.com/

We have a limited supply of the 2024-25 yearbooks that are available for $35 w/ASB or $40 w/o ASB. We are also selling past yearbooks from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years for $10 while supplies last!

- The Yearbook Team

Upcoming Calendar Events

🚩 Wednesday, Aug 27 - 1st Day of School, Freshmen Only

🚩 Thursday, Aug 28 - 2nd Day of School, All Students Attend

🚩 Thursday, Aug 28 - Picture Day, All Students, Including Running Start

🚩 Friday, Aug 29 - Senior Sunrise, 6:30-7:30 am, Seniors Only

🚩 Monday, Sept 1 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

🚩 Thursday, Sept 4 - Parent Night, 7-8 pm for all students, grades 9th-12th

🚩 Tuesday, Sept 9 - Parent Night, 7-8 pm for all students, grades 9th-12th

🚩 Thursday, Oct 23 - Financial Aid Night, FAFSA/WASFA, Seniors Only

https://vanguard.mlsd161.org/calendar