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Current Calendar Events:
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![October upcoming events]()
October Upcoming Events
MONDAY 10/13 NO SCHOOL – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
FRIDAY 10/17 End of Marking Period
MONDAY 10/20 NO SCHOOL – DIWALI
WEDNEDSAY 10/22 11th Graders - Hamilton Trip; 12th Graders: SAT
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![School Tours for Prospective or Waitlisted students. Email parent coordinator to RSVP]()
Tours for Prospective or Waitlisted Students (March, April & May!!)
Prospective or Waitlisted students can tour Vanguard thru May!! Email our parent coordinator to RSVP: lizabeth.rodriguez@vhsnyc.org
Los estudiantes potenciales o en lista de espera pueden visitar Vanguard hasta mayo. Para confirmar su asistencia, envÃen un correo electrónico a nuestra coordinadora de padres: lizabeth.rodriguez@vhsnyc.org
Tour Times // Horarios de las visitas:
April 2nd @ 5:30 PM
April 3rd @ 9:30 AM
April 5th @ 10:00 AM
May 3rd @ 10:00 AM
May 7th @ 5:30 PM
May 8th @ 9:30 AM
May 21st @ 5:30 PM
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End of 1st Marking Period 10/17
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![Text: Past Events of 2024-2025 School Year. Visual is a purple box with writing in the middle and purple and orange flowers surrounding the letters]()
Past Events 2024/25
Oh, the places we've been!
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![Vanguard’s 3rd Annual Spring Internship & Extracurricular Conference is Friday, May 9, 2025 during Advisory on the 4th floor!]()
Spring Internship Conference 05/09
Vanguard’s 3rd Annual Spring Internship & Extracurricular Conference is Friday, May 9, 2025 during Advisory on the 4th floor!
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![yellow & white Daisy background with: Spring Break No School April 14th-18th message]()
No School Spring Break 04/14-04/18
Spring Recess is 04/14-04/18. No School until Monday, April 21st!!
Las vacaciones de primavera son del 14 al 18 de abril. ¡No hay clases hasta el lunes 21 de abril!
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![Remote PTA Meeting April 10th Thursday 6:30pm (Zoom Meeting ID: 915 3242 5907 Passcode: 123456)]()
PTA Meeting 04/10 at 6:30pm
PTA Meeting Thursday, April 10th at 6:30pm is over Zoom!
Zoom Meeting ID: 915 3242 5907 Passcode: 123456¡La reunión de la PTA del jueves 10 de abril a las 6:30 p. m. será por Zoom!
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![Gold lanterns hang over this message: Eid Al-Fitr Sending heartfelt wishes to our Vanguard families who will be celebrating Eid Al-Fitr! NO SCHOOL MONDAY MARCH 31st 2025]()
No School Monday 03/31
No School Monday, March 31st in observance of Eid Al-Fitr.
We are sending heartfelt wishes to our Vanguard families who celebrate Eid Al-Fitr!!
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Student Led Conferences 03/20-21
Spring Student Led Conferences are March 20th and 21st. Parents can schedule a remote conference time with your student’s advisor. Translation services are available!!
Las conferencias de primavera dirigidas por estudiantes se llevarán a cabo el 20 y 21 de marzo. Los padres pueden programar una conferencia remota con el asesor de su estudiante. ¡Disponemos de servicios de traducción!
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Open Mic Night! 03/25
Open Mic Night, Tuesday 03/25 at 4:00PM in the Mini-Theater on the 1st floor (behind the auditorium)
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No School: Eid al-Fitr 03/31
No School March 25, 2025 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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![PBA Week is January 21st through Jan 24th (Please check with your teachers about your scheduled time)]()
PBA Week 01/21-01/24
PBA Week is January 21st at 1:00pm through January 24th. Please see your PBA teacher to discuss your scheduled presentation time.
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![No School for Students Monday, January 27th (Teacher's Professional Development Day)]()
No School for Students 01/27
Monday January 27th is Teacher Professional Development Day.
No Schools for Students
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![First Day of Spring Semester is Jan. 28th]()
First Day of Spring Semester 01/28
Spring Semester Begins January 28th!
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Vanguard Enrichment Begins Spring 2025
Vanguard is excited to launch a new Enrichment Program! 9th and 10th grade students will be peer-led by 11th and 12th graders in a variety of Associations! Teachers will support student-interest driven associations like Personal Finance, Culinary Arts, Science and Medicine, Law & Debate, Cosmetology, and more. Kick-off is Spring Semester!!
Vanguard se complace en lanzar un nuevo programa de enriquecimiento. Los estudiantes de 9.º y 10.º grado serán dirigidos por compañeros de 11.º y 12.º grado en una variedad de asociaciones. Los maestros apoyarán las asociaciones impulsadas por los intereses de los estudiantes, como Finanzas personales, Artes culinarias, Ciencias y medicina, Derecho y debate, CosmetologÃa y más. ¡El inicio es el semestre de primavera!
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![ELA Regents Exam is January 21st 2025 at 9:00AM]()
ELA Regents Exam 01/21
ELA Regents Exam is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00AM.
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![VANGUARD Winter Arts Festival 2025 on Friday Jan.18th All Day & Battle of the Bands: 6th Blocks]()
Winter Arts Festival 01/18
Art & Music Classes present the Winter Arts Festival 2025 on Friday, January 18th upstairs in the 6th Floor Penthouse.
Teachers can RSVP for the gallery all day. Students can visit during lunch! Battle of the Bands begins at 6th Block!
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![Flyer for Holiday Raffle Contest: Tickets are $2 per raffle ticket and the prize is Beats Solo3 headphones. See Liz to Purchase tickets]()
PTA's Holiday Raffle Contest thru 12/20
Celebrate the spirit of giving with the PTA’s Holiday Raffle Contest! Tickets are $2 and the prize is a set of Beats Solo3 headphones!! SEE LIZ TO PURCHASE TICKETS (or call Liz with questions 806-367-1272)
¡Celebre el espÃritu de dar con el concurso de rifa navideña de la PTA! ¡¡Los boletos cuestan $2 y el premio es un par de audÃfonos Beats Solo3!! CONSULTA A LIZ PARA COMPRAR BOLETOS (o llama a Liz si tienes preguntas al 806-367-1272)
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![Reminder: Winter Break (No School) 12/23-01/01 (Students return to school on 01/02)]()
Winter Break is Dec. 23rd- Jan 1st
Reminder Winter Break: No School from December 23rd to January 1st (Students Return to School January 2nd)
Recordatorio de Vacaciones de Invierno: No Habrá Clases del 23 de Diciembre al 1 de Enero (Los Estudiantes Regresan a la Escuela el 2 de Enero)
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![Vanguard Presents the Winter Talent Show Dec. 18th (Sign-up with Jules in Room 401)]()
Winter Talent Show! 12/18
Vanguard it’s that time!! The Winter Talent Show is scheduled for December 18th & you (and your friends) can sign-up with Jules in room 401!!
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![SUNY Application Support Mondays & Tuesdays in Room 406 with Natalie]()
SUNY Application Help (Mon+Tues)
Senior support for SUNY Applications with Natalie in room 406 on Monday's Tuesdays during blocks 1, 2, (3/4) and 6. **Need a different day/time? Just email Natalie to schedule! nataliec@vhsnyc.org
Soporte para personas mayores para solicitudes SUNY con Natalie en la sala 406 los lunes martes durante los bloques 1, 2, (3/4) y 6. **¿Necesita un dÃa/hora diferente? ¡Simplemente envÃe un correo electrónico a Natalie para programar! nataliec@vhsnyc.org
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![Flyer for Spirit Week Dec. 16-20th (Mon Twin Day, Tues. Grade colors day, Wed. Anything but a book bag, Thurs. Teachers dress as students & Students dress as teachers, Fri. Pajama Day)]()
Spirit Week Dec. 16th-20th!!
Winter Spirit Week Returns!! Here’s the Schedule for December 16th-20th:
Monday: Twin Day
Tuesday: Grade Colors Day (9th wears Green, 10th wears Purple, 11th wears Blue, 12th wears White)
Wednesday: Anything but a book bag! Thursday: Teachers dress as students & Students dress as teachers
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![End of the 2nd Marking Period is December 6th 2024]()
End of 2nd Marking Period 12/06
December 6th is the final day of the 2nd Marking Period. Vanguard students should have any make-up work or revisions done by 12/06!
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![No School November 28th-29th for Thanksgiving Break & Native American Heritage Day]()
No School 11/28-11/29
No School 11/28-11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day. We wish our Vanguard families a healthy and safe holiday break!
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![Student Led Conferences Fall 2024-2025. November 21st and 22nd (Schedule is Listed: 11/21 Regular School Day with Conferences from 5pm-8pm & 11/22 Half Day School Schedule with Conferences from 1pm to 4pm)]()
Student Led Conferences 11/21-11/22
Vanguard Parents: Please Schedule a Conference with your student’s Advisor. Translation Services are available, please ask. Conferences are remote! Advisors will schedule 15-30 minute conferences from 5pm-8pm on 11/21 or 1pm-4pm on 11/22. **Students will have a half-day of school on 11/22.
Padres de Vanguard: programe una conferencia con el asesor de su estudiante. Servicios de traducción disponibles, ¡pregunte! Las conferencias son remotas. Los asesores programarán conferencias de 15 a 30 minutos de 5:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. el 21/11 o de 1:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. el 22/11. Los estudiantes tendrán medio dÃa de clases el 22/11.
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![Open Mic Night THursday 21st from 3:30-4:30pm (come perform and/or support)]()
Open Mic Night! 11/21 @ 3:30pm-4:30pm
Open Mic Night is THURSDAY, 11/21 at 3:30PM-4:30PM in the Mini-Theater (behind the 1st floor auditorium!!)
Come and support OR bring something to perform! Dance, comedy, poetry, music, activism — anything
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Election Day 11/05 No School
No School on Tuesday, November 5th because it is election day. If you help finding where your polling station is located, the 411 Vote website can help!
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Veteran's Day is 11/11 No School
No School November 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day. We thank our family members, friends and community members for their military service.
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Dia de los Muertos 11/1-11/2 No School
No School Friday, November 1st - Dia de los Muertos 11/01-11/02. We are sending our families a holiday filled with love and good memories in honor of loved ones who are no longer with us.
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![Student working at a desk with label reading: End of the 1st Marking Period October 18th.]()
End of 1st Marking Period is 10/18
1st Marking Period Ends Friday, October 18, 2024. Please see your Advisor for help if you're struggling to keep up with classwork. You can also talk with a trusted teacher, Layla or Maylin for support too! Now is a good time to talk to someone if you're falling behind.
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![Dark purple background with colorful flowers on top and bottom of image. Message reads: Vanguard wishes you a happy national Hispanic heritage month 2024]()
Hispanic Heritage Month Starts 09/15
Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! We hope is it filled with love, joy, parades and flowers.
For future reading about National Hispanic Heritage Month you can head to the Library of Congress!
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Indigenous Peoples Day 10/14 (No School)
For many indigenous people in North America, this is a day of reflection, action & connecting with your community. Vanguard wishes our indigenous families a weekend filled with connection & love.
No School 10/14 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day & Italian American Day (formerly known as Christopher Columbus Day)
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Community Trip Day for 9th-11th Grades 10/15
9th, 10th and 11th graders will take class trips on October 15th to experience community building around the city!
For more details, contact your advisory or Charan in room 406.
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![Flowers in a sqaure with message: Shana Tova Have a good new year! Rosh Hashanah No School Oct. 3rd & 4th. Vanguard High School]()
Rosh Hashanah 10/03-10/04 (No School)
To our Vanguard family members who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, may your year be good & sweet! Shana Tova!
School will be closed Thursday & Friday (October 3rd & 4th) See you on Monday (October 7th) at 8:50AM!
Our Mission
Vanguard High School is committed to cultivating the resources necessary to become literate, articulate, analytical, reflective and empathetic citizens. Respect for self and others is the motivating force toward achieving our goal of becoming socially productive, useful and responsible members of society.
Vanguard High School offers a challenging college preparatory program in a close-knit and nurturing environment. Access to technology, arts, extracurricular activities, and travel opportunities through our partnerships enable our students to develop as analytical, articulate, and reflective citizens who care about and engage with the world around them to make positive change.
We support our students in pursuing internships and connect them to mentors, opportunities, and programs and start yearly college exploration in 9th grade.
At Vanguard, you will develop your own perspective, connect with a diverse group of peers, and express yourself in a safe and welcoming environment where you are known and cared about and your voice is valued.
Our commitment to the Coalition of Essential Schools Common Principles drives our educational philosophy. This enables us to create a school that has high expectations, shared accountability, is student-centered, and uses performance-based assessment to measure what students learn.
As a founding member school of the New York Performance Standards Consortium, Vanguard students fulfill graduation requirements and graduate by demonstrating their knowledge in a series of four portfolio presentations to graduation committees in lieu of all state exams except the English Language Arts Regents exam.
If you are a progressive educator, with a commitment to equity and justice in education and a passion for collaborative work with colleagues and students, we want to hear from you.
Vanguard hiring is closed for the 2023-2024 school year. Please click below for current hiring updates.
