Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Monday, August 14th (8 Period Day)
College Mondays - Wear a college shirt every Monday!
7:45 a.m. Cafe Doors Open
1:31 p.m. Advisory Class
6th Grade Expectations Assembly
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
Tuesday, August 15th (8 Period Day)
7:45 a.m. Cafe Doors Open
1:31 p.m. Advisory Class
7thh Grade Expectations Assembly
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
4:30 p.m. Advanced Band Orientation @ Cafe
5:30 p.m. Beginner Band Orientation @ Cafe
Wednesday, August 16th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)
7:45 a.m. Cafe Doors Open
1:31 p.m. Advisory Class
8th Grade Expectations Assembly
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
Thursday, August 17th (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)
7:45 a.m. Cafe Doors Open
1:31 p.m. Advisory Class
2:20 p.m. Fire Drill
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
Friday, August 18th (8 Period Day)
Spirit Fridays - Wear a Vandeventer or Liberty shirt every Friday!
7:30 a.m. Band Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Cafe Doors Open
1:31 p.m. Advisory Class
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
3:45 p.m. Choir Treats (Courtyard)
4 p.m. Band Popsicle Party (FNA hall)
Chromebook Distribution via Math Class - August 15
Review Technology Updates Section Below (more details)
Advanced Tennis Pictures - August 18
21 Campus-Wide Fundraiser Campaign Kick-Off
22 Viking Time Begins
22 PTA General Membership Meeting
22 Meet the Teacher Night
23 Secure Drill
23 8 VB Roach MS @ VMS
24 7 VB VMS @ Roach MS
24 Orchestra Ice Cream Social
28 8 FB VMS vs. Hunt MS @ FHS
29 Picture Day via ILA
29 7 FB VMS vs. Hunt MS @ FHS
29 Thespian Officer Meeting
30 ELL Parent Meeting
30 GT Testing (new to FISD)
30 8 VB VMS @ Fowler MS
31 Evacuation Drill
31 GT Testing (new to FISD)
31 7 VB Fowler @ VMS
Athletic Information
Girls Athletics (Volleyball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble
8th Grade A Team - Coach Shelton
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Young
Girls Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Park
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Koiner
8th Grade A Team - Coach Young
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Shelton
Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country - Coach Gribble
Hurdles | Long Distance - Coach Park
Long Jump | Triple Jump - Coach Shelton
Sprints | Relays - Coach Young
Throwing Events - Coach Koiner
Girls Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade - Coach Gribble
8th Grade - Coach Koiner
Boys Athletics (Football)
Offensive Coordinator/QB - Coach Casares
Offensive Line - Coach Jester
Running Backs - Coach Ohannesian
Wide Receivers - Coach Swanberg
Wide Receivers/Assist OL - Coach Bailey
Defensive Coordinator - Coach Bailey
Defensive Line - Coach Jester
Defensive Backs - Coach Casares | Coach Swanberg
Linebackers - Coach Ohannesian | Coach Bailey (Assist)
Boys Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Bailey
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Jester
8th Grade A Team - Coach Swanberg
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Ohannessian
Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country Head - Coach Casares
Hurdles | Long Distance - Coach Casares
Long Jump | Triple Jump - Coach Swanberg
Sprints | Relays - Coach Bailey
Throwing Events - Coach Ohannessian
Boys Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade | 8th Grade Head - Coach Jester
7th Grade | 8th Grade Assistant - Coach Bailey
Ticketing
All tickets to athletic events hosted at FISD venues (including Ford Center and Toyota Stadium) must be purchased online. No tickets are available at the front entrances, but tickets can be purchased up through game time using the ticketing website. Visit tickets.friscoisd.org to purchase season passes and individual tickets. During the 2023-24 school year, FISD fans will be able to watch live streams and view live scores of most sporting events held at FISD athletic facilities at FriscoSportsLive.com. Learn more about the subscription and streams.
The Gold Card allows those who are age 60 and older and live within the FISD enrollment boundaries to get free admission to most District athletic and fine arts events. The 2023-24 Gold Cards can be picked up at the FISD Athletic Office (7210 Stadium Lane). A picture ID with a home address must be shown in order to receive a Gold Card. More information is available here.
~ Counselors
Specialized Supports
Please refer to the District Guidance and Counseling Resource page for information related to specialized supports for families.
Report Concerns: STOPit
As a reminder, students and parents can report incidents of bullying or harassment online using our District’s anonymous reporting system called STOPit. Learn about STOPit and how to report. Our students will receiving a guided lesson next week on how to reporting concerns with STOPit.
FISD collaborates with the City of Frisco, City of McKinney, Town of Little Elm, and the City of Plano Police and Fire/EMS to keep our schools safe. As partners, safety is a top priority, and our campus relies on the continued support of students, parents, and the community to keep schools safe. By submitting a report, campus administrators receive a notification regarding student and parent concerns.
Your Words Matter
Frisco ISD collaborates with local police to keep schools safe. We urge parents to remind their children that words matter and can have serious consequences. https://youtu.be/aEY6FaSC6EE. Our students will receive the Your Words Matter guided lesson during advisory class in the coming days.
P.R.I.D.E. Classroom
P.R.I.D.E. Restroom
P.R.I.D.E. Cafeteria
P.R.I.D.E. Hallway
Please help ease the carpool congestion by following the guidelines provided in the diagrams below. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Additional suggestions:
1. Alter pick-up time later when there are less vehicles in the carpool lane
2. Rideshare with a friend or neighbor
All absences, both excused and unexcused, count toward the state’s compulsory attendance law. When a student's attendance drops below 90% but remains at least at 75% of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class or a final grade by completing a plan approved by the principal. All absences can be easily submitted in the form at the top of our campus website (see below). Learn more about the attendance policy.
FISD Board Policy requires that each volunteer, chaperone, and/or mentor undergo a background check before working with students. Frisco ISD uses VOLY, a volunteer management system, to complete background checks and to post volunteer opportunities. To work with students on campus, you will need to create a VOLY account by visiting https://friscoisd.voly.org.
You will be prompted to complete the background check during your VOLY account creation process. Keep an eye on your inbox for your background check approval (the process can take up to 3-5 business days). VOLY will send you customized e-mails with opportunities that may interest you for volunteering. Volunteers must complete a background check once every year.
If you need help, email volunteer@friscoisd.org, call 469-633-6860 or complete a ticket through the VOLY support system.
Frisco ISD parents can access the curriculum outline and pacing guides used Districtwide for each core course. The curriculum outlines are created and revised each year by District educators and are rooted in the statewide curriculum standards provided by the Texas Education Agency, called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS.)
Each FISD campus has several supports in place to ensure each student receives personalized attention and assistance to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The comprehensive MTSS webpage has resources to empower staff and parents with valuable information about the different tiers of support to enhance collaboration between schools and families. Please explore the valuable resources and information aimed at empowering families to make informed decisions.
Beginning, September 5th, parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s); however, we are asking for a 24 hour advance notification by completing this form. There will be a maximum of 2 visitors/family per lunch per day on a first come first serve basis. Campus office staff will provide an email confirmation to the requestor if the lunch reservation is approved. The requestor MUST receive this email confirmation to redeem the reservation on the date/time requested. All visitors must check-in at the front office upon arrival. Visitors may only bring lunch for their student.
On Tuesday, August 15th, students will be issued a FISD Chromebook for use during the 2023-2024 school year. Each Chromebook must be updated and charged at home on the evening of August 15th. Please click these directions and ensure your student does this in a timely manner. Also please check the device and charger for issues and if you encounter problems, put in a help ticket using bit.ly/fisdstuhelpticket. Help tickets should be entered in as soon as possible so that we can swap devices if necessary for your student during this first week of school. Tech Depot will be opened before school and during Viking Time in room A125. Once students fill out the Help ticket, please have them stop by Tech Depot for help. After Tuesday, August 29th any damage will be counted as student damage. Please click these District Guidelines for more information on your student's responsibility.
Thank you for your help with this important task!
Ms. Taylor began her career in education in 1997 with Irving ISD after receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. After several years as a teacher and coach, she obtained her master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas and continued in Irving as a middle school assistant principal. In 2006, she transitioned to Dallas ISD where she worked in various leadership roles until moving to the Frisco area. The 2023-2024 school-year marks Ms. Taylor's fifth year as the Vandeventer Middle School principal.
taylorste@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350
Marla Smith, Assistant Principal
smithmarl@friscoisd.org
469-633-4354
6th Grade Alpha A-M | 7th Grade
Nikki Summers, Counselor
summersn@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350
6th Grade Alpha A-M | 7th Grade
Beth Murray, Assistant Principal
murrayel@friscoisd.org
469-633-4354
6th Grade Alpha N-Z | 8th Grade
Dennis Thorpe, Counselor
thorped@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350
6th Grade Alpha N-Z | 8th Grade
Emily Shelton, School Secretary
sheltone@friscoisd.org
469-633-4356
Kristi Garcia, AP Secretary garciak@friscoisd.org
469-633-4354
Cynthia Hildinger, Data Clerk hildingerc@friscoisd.org
469-633-4357
Nancy Ponius, Receptionist pontiusn@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350