Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Monday, August 28th (8 Period Day)
College Day - Wear your favorite college shirt every Monday!
Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (social studies priority)
Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.
8 Football VMS vs. Hunt @ 7 p.m. (Frisco HS)
Tuesday, August 29th (8 Period Day)
School Picture Day via ILA (small gym)
Ordering Information Forthcoming
Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (ILA priority)
Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.
Thespian Office Club Meeting @ 4 p.m (stage)
7 Football VMS vs. Hunt @ 7 p.m. (Frisco HS)
Wednesday, August 30th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)
ELL Parent Meeting @ 8:25 a.m. - 9 a.m. (library)
New to FISD GT Testing @ 8:25 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (science priority)
Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.
8 Volleyball VMS vs. Fowler @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m (FMS)
Thursday, August 31st (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m
Evacuation Drill @ 8:35 a.m.
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (math priority)
Band Spirit Night @ 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Tropical Smoothie)
7 Volleyball Fowler vs. VMS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m (VMS)
Friday, September 1st (No School)
Student Holiday
Staff Professional Learning Day
Friday, September 4th (No School)
Student/Staff Holiday
Picture Day Tuesday, August 29th via ILA Classes (all day)
Sign-Up for HERO (see below)
4 Student | Staff Holiday
5 8 FB Lawler vs. VMS @ LHS
6 7 FB Lawler vs. VMS @ LHS
6 8 VB Staley vs. VMS @ VMS
7 7 VB VMS vs. Staley @ SMS
8 Shaving Cream Battle (Modified Schedule)
11 Remembering 911: Moment of Silence
11-15 College Week (see themed dress days below)
11 Fire Drill
11 Fall Play Auditions
11 8 FB Fowler vs. VMS @ LHS
12 Art Club Meeting
12 7 FB Fowler vs. VMS @ LHS
13 8 VB VMS vs. Maus
14 Fall Play Callbacks
14 7 VB Maus vs. VMS
15 Band Party
Administrative Information
$9,596 raised, $20,000 needed
Donate Now: https://gofund.me/393fd56e
WHAT CAN YOUR DONATION DO?
Whether you're new to VMS, or just curious, here's a breakdown of how PTA fundraising dollars are used.
Examples of Actual Expenses from Last Year:
$1,000 - Study Room Renovation (Removed storage & retrofitted to student small group space)
$2,000 - HERO Software System (for tracking Viking time & student academics/behavior)
$3,500 - 8th Grade T-Shirts
$2,800 - Teacher Hospitality (lunches & teacher/staff appreciation)
$4,500 - Ninja Nation End of Year Celebration w/ Snowcones
$1,000 - High School Scholarships
$1,000 - Athletics Sound System
$900 - Kickball Tournament Supplies & Snowcones
Beyond the big ticket programs, PTA supports dance decorations, multicultural night, student incentives, the Arts & Reflections program, miscellaneous campus needs and organizational costs (insurance/training/accounting software/website).
It is only with YOUR support that we can fully fund another year of amazing experiences and enrichment for all students. Please help us meet our budgeted needs today!
Rebecca Lucas
Vandeventer PTA, Fundraising Chair
214-701-9387
vmsfundraising@gmail.com
Trustees approved the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct at the regular August Board meeting. Families need to be aware of the updated consequences for vapes, fighting, and getting high on campus. There is a mandatory 10-day disciplinary placement for students who use or possess any portion of a vape on or within 300 feet of school property of a school-related activity. In addition, students who have a substance that can get them high such as hemp, CBD, THC or Delta-8 will receive a 45-day disciplinary placement. Please talk with your children about the very serious consequences. More information can be found here. Parents are also encouraged to view this video highlighting the updates.
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
2Word Character Lesson
2Words is a video-based, character development curriculum. It's designed for coaches and written for secondary athletes across all sports. Boys and Girls athletics will provide character lessons once a week during the athletic class period.
This week's 2Words focus: All in "Sometimes success is simply being willing to give it your all." Amanda Beard
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.
Get your Lady Viking team gear at the SPIRITWEAR https://bit.ly/3YIxsht. Order by August 29th!
~ 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.
Library Updates
~ Kelly Hainlin, Librarian
P.R.I.D.E. Classroom
P.R.I.D.E. Restroom
P.R.I.D.E. Cafeteria
P.R.I.D.E. Hallway
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.
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.
Frisco ISD utilizes the School Messenger text messaging service on a limited basis to communicate timely information such as school closures/delays or campus emergencies. Parents, not sure if you are signed up? Opt-in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
The Tech Depot will be open before school from 8 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. and during Viking Time from 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.
Students will need to complete the device repair form before coming to Tech Depot. (The link is located in the Student Portal under Device Repair tile OR it is in the student bookmarks, until Chromebook Troubleshoot. Here is the link for your reference: https://bit.ly/fisdstudenthelp)
Once students have completed the Device Repair form, they can stop by Tech Depot in A125 before school or during VT Monday-Friday.
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