Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Monday, August 7th
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Staff Work Day | Student Holiday
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Equipment Pick-Up (Girls Athletics)
Tuesday, August 8th
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Staff Work Day | Student Holiday
Wednesday, August 9th (8 Period Day)
7:45 a.m. Early Arrival (Cafe Entrance ONLY)
7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Pick-Up Schedule
6th - Cafe | 7th - Practice Gym | 8th - Competition Gym
8:25 a.m. 1st Period Begins
1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. Advisory Class
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
Thursday, August 10th (8 Period Day)
7:45 a.m. Early Arrival (Cafe Entrance ONLY)
8:25 a.m. 1st Period Begins
1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. Advisory
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
Friday, August 11th (8 Period Day)
7:45 a.m. Early Arrival (Cafe Entrance ONLY)
8:25 a.m. 1st Period Begins
1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. Advisory
3:45 p.m. Dismissal
School Supplies
6th Grade - bring all school supplies on the 1st day
7th | 8th Grade - bring the basics (teachers will provide additional guidance on when and what to bring)
15 Chromebook Distribution via Math
18 Choir Courtyard Treats
18 Band Popsicle Party
18 Tennis Photos
19 All Region Band Bootcamp
21-25 School-Wide Fundraiser Campaign
22 PTA General Membership Meeting
22 Meet the Teacher Night
23 8 VB Roach @ VMS
24 Orchestra Ice Cream Social
24 7 VB VMS @ Roach
29 Picture Day
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
~ Counselors
Teacher Shout Outs
What's Happening?
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