Charlie Little
Principal
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
512-570-2300
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8:15 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Doors open at 7:45 a.m.
Doors close at 4:00 p.m.
The Vandegrift High School Open House will be Monday, August 25th, 2025 from 5:30- 7pm in a come-and-go format. We are continuing to use the new format we piloted last year based on parent feedback. Parents have shared they liked the more flexible schedule and more time to visit with certain teachers.
Flex Time: 5:30-7:00 Open format classroom visits for all classes/grade-levels. Parents may choose to visit any classroom to visit with their child’s teacher in an informal setting.
What, When Where Format
What: Senior Year Overview for Parents
When: 5:00-6:00 pm - Monday, August 25th
Where: Large Lecture Hall - Building 1
Parents of Seniors, please join the VHS Counselors in the Large Lecture Hall at 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 25th, before VHS Open House. Counselors will cover critical information for high school graduation as well as guidance on preparation for next steps after high school. Please see the topics we will be covering below:
• Naviance and other tools available to help navigate senior year
• Applying to college
• Financial Aid Information
• How to support your senior
• TSI requirements
• Additional mandated graduation requirements
• Senior Summit on October 29th
What: Transitioning to High School for Parents & Students
When: 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. - Monday, August 25th
Where: Performing Arts Center (PAC) - Building 2
Parents and freshmen students please join VHS counselors in the PAC for tips on navigating high school. We will offer 2 sessions of this presentation. The first presentation will begin at 5 p.m. prior to the start of Open House and a 2nd session will take place beginning at 6:15 p.m. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes with time at the end for questions.
Homecoming Information:
Wed Sept 10 - Parade & Pep Rally
Fri Sept 12 - Football game at Monroe
Sat Sept 13 - Homecoming Dance at VHS
Does your school club or group have a celebration you would like shared with our community? Please complete this form so we can share your success via newsletter, social media, or special announcement.
mLISD Student Laptop Deployment will be taking place on Aug 11. Click here for more information.
Vandegrift Athletic Announcements and Updates- please follow this link for information for timelines and important news regarding sports next year and over the summer.
2025 Human Sexuality Curriculum- Texas House Bill 1525 requires that students must opt-in to participate in Human Sexuality Curriculum. Please see information below to access the opt-in form. Parents should complete the google form by Apr 25, 2025 to opt in. Modules will be completed starting May 1- through PE classes. Click here for the opt in form and for more information.
Students- we have created a new academic feedback form. Please use this if you would like to anonymously provide feedback about an academic concern.
Join the VHS PTSA!
Become a VHS PTSA Viper Club member by taking a moment to join – the list of activities and support they provide year-round to the staff, student and community is too numerous to mention. Return on your investment in dues and participation in the ‘write the check’ fundraiser is high. Visit the VHS PTSA Store to complete your membership.
Amanda Toon | Associate Principal (A-B) | amanda.toon@leanderisd.org | 512-570-2316
Becky Azard Jackson | Assistant Principal (C-G) | becky.azard-jackson@leanderisd.org | 512-570-2313
Parrish McEwen | Assistant Principal (H-Mao) | parrish.mcewen@leanderisd.org | 512-570-2314
Collin Fletcher | Assistant Principal (Map-Sam) | collin.fletcher@leanderisd.org | 512-570-2315
David Barnes | Assistant Principal (San-Z) | davids.barnes@leanderisd.org | 512-570-2318
Amy Rider| Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principals (A-Mao) | 512-570-2319
Michelle Shivers | Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principals (Map-Z) | 512-570-2376
Vandegrift High School, named after 1st Lt. Matthew Vandegrift (Leander High class of 1999), takes pride in the many accomplishments of our students. To learn more about our traditions, our values, and our namesake please click here.