Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Monday, October 28th (8 Period Day)
College Day - Wear your favorite college t-shirt/sweatshirt w/ jeans!
Book Fair Begins
Viking Time Sign-Up @ 1st Period (Enriching Students)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (SS priority)
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
Band All Region Auditions @ 5 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (TBD)
Phase 1 - Stafford MS (Woodwinds)
Phase 1 - Wilkinson MS (Brass & Percussion)
XC Meet @ 4:30 p.m. (Lone Star HS)
Trunk or Treat @ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Liberty HS)
Tuesday, October 29th (8 Period Day)
Book Fair Week
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA priority)
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
Wednesday, October 30th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)
Book Fair Week
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (science priority)
Q1 PRIDE Party (gyms)
Band All Region Auditions @ 5 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (Nelson MS)
Phase 2
Thursday, October 31st (Block Day 2,4,6,8)
Costume Contest Themed Dress Day (restrictions apply; see email)
Book Fair Week
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (math priority)
Friday, November 1st
Student | Staff Holiday
Monday, November 4th
Student | Teacher Holiday
Tuesday, November 5th
Student Holiday | Staff PL Day
For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
November
1-5 Student Holiday
1-4 Staff Holiday
4 Veterans Day Photo/Info. Deadline
5 Staff Professional Learning Day
5 Election Day (VMS = Polling Site)
6 Q2 IPR Assignment Cutoff
6 Matilda Jr. Dress Rehearsal
6 7 BBB Maus MS @ VMS
6 8 GBB VMS @ Maus MS
7 Spelling Bee Informational Meeting
7 Matilda Jr. Musical Performance
7 7 GBB VMS @ Maus MS
7 8 BBB Maus MS @ VMS
8 Orchestra Instrument Demonstration @ Anderson
8 Matilda Jr. Musical Performance
Administrative Information
If you need to drop off something for your student, you will need to check in at the front office. To minimize classroom disruptions, we will only deliver glasses, house keys, and money to students during instructional time. All other items will be left on the shelf on the front office. Parents will be responsible for emailing their student that the item has been left in the front office for pick-up.
As a reminder, we do not release students between 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. If you need to check out your student early, please do so before 3:30 p.m. Regular carpool expectations apply for students being pick up after 3:30 p.m. Parents may not pick up students from the front parking lot from 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s). Below are the guidelines:
24 hour notice required
complete this form to schedule a lunch visitation
bring food for your student(s) only; food sharing is not allowed
check-in at the front office to receive a visitor badge
photo identification required to receive a visitor badge
FISD Takes Threats Seriously
When students make a threat to a campus, even via social media, the District and campus move quickly to address them. Watch Frisco Police discuss why words matter.
Parents are encouraged to remind children that while they may be “joking” about having a weapon or threatening harm to a school campus, the punishment by law is, at minimum, a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail. The punishment can be as severe as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to $10,000 and two to 10 years in prison.
Frisco ISD supports the Frisco Police Department's full prosecution of any individual who threatens harm to our students, staff, and campuses.
Child Nutrition Night
Discover how school menus are created, taste new items, and share your feedback with our registered dietitians.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 12050 Rolater Rd., Frisco, TX 75035
Have questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Submit them here: Child Nutrition Form. We’re also hiring! Learn about exciting career opportunities in child nutrition at the event.
Free Online Tutorials
Frisco ISD teachers offer weekly online tutorials in the evenings. These tutorials are designed to further support our students and campus teachers, who are available for in-person assistance. Find the full list of subjects and tutorial dates/times here.
Accessing Class Curriculum Outlines
Frisco ISD parents can access the curriculum outline and pacing guides used Districtwide for each core course. District educators create and revise the curriculum outlines each year which is rooted in the statewide curriculum standards provided by the Texas Education Agency, called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Why Attendance Matters
Here are three key reasons why student attendance is crucial:
Academic Achievement: Regular attendance keeps students on track with lessons and assignments, leading to better understanding and improved grades.
Skill Development: Consistent attendance builds essential skills like reading, writing, and problem-solving, which are vital for long-term success.
Socialization: Regular school attendance allows students to interact with peers, fostering important social skills such as teamwork, communication, and empathy.
Frisco ISD is committed to our students' success and looks forward to seeing everyone at school every day!
Important Election Dates to keep in mind:
Early Voting: Oct. 21 - Nov. 1
Election Day: Nov. 5
Frisco ISD has 4 propositions on the ballot this year.
Proposition A is a VATRE (Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election), which proposes a tax increase of less than 3 cents to fund operating expenses like teacher salaries, utilities, and student programming.
Propositions B, C, and D: Bonds for Campus Upkeep & Technology
100% of bond funds stay within FISD. View a complete list of projects by campus. School bond ballots are required by state law to include the statement “This is a property tax increase.” even though these bonds are not projected to result in an additional tax increase.
Proposition B: Over 20 campuses are nearing 25 years old, and this proposition will fund essential updates like:
25-year campus refresh
Staley Middle School replacement
General facility maintenance, paving, landscape repairs
Safety & security improvements
New turf for baseball/softball fields with seating less than 1,000
Transportation and equipment needs
Proposition C: Provides funding for technology, including replacement devices for staff and students on a 5-year rotation, along with network updates and improved wireless access.
Proposition D: Funds a new tennis center with 16 outdoor courts to serve students and the community.
Athletic Information
Girls Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Near
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Koiner
8th Grade A Team - Coach Park
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Oberst
Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country - Coach Gribble; Coach Park
Track - Coach Park; Coach Oberst; Coach Near; Coach Gribble
Girls Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade - Coach Koiner
8th Grade - Coach Near
Boys Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Bailey
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Hatzmann
8th Grade A Team - Coach Williams
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Swanberg
Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country - Coach Casares
Track - Coach Bailey, Coach Casares; Coach Williams; Coach Swanberg
Boys Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade - Coach Hatzmann
8th Grade - Coach Swanberg
2 Words Character Lessons via Athletics
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 Focus:
“Going to practice is the most minimal thing you can do. EVERYONE goes to practice. Champions are great because of what they do outside of practice” Julie Reed
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.
Monday, November 18th @ 5:30PM
Monday - Lights, Camera, Action: Drug Free - Wear a movie themed shirt.
Tuesday - Pair Up Against Drugs: Twin Day
Wednesday - Lei Off Drugs: Wear a Hawaiian shirt and lei.
Thursday - Roll Out the Red Carpet: Wear Red
Friday - Follow Your Dreams to Stay Drug Free: Wear PJs
"If you are interested in connecting with another family who speaks the same language as you, please fill out this form. At the end of October, we will share your information with any family that indicated the same language. For example, if you wrote that you speak Chinese, I will share the information you provided with other Chinese speakers. If you wrote Farsi, I will only share it with Farsi speakers."
Rincy Thomas and Laura Llamas-Crouch
7th Grade
Everybody do the Viking rumble....
8th Grade
7th Grade District Champs
8th Grade District 3rd Place
Art 1
Art 2
Art 3
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 2024-2025 school-year marks Ms. Taylor's sixth 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 | 8th Grade (Alpha M-Z)
Dennis Thorpe, Counselor
thorped@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350
6th Grade | 8th Grade (Alpha M-Z)
Brad Helenberger, Assistant Principal
helenbeB@friscoisd.org
469-633-4354
7th Grade | 8th Grade (Alpha A-L)
Lauren Wagner, Counselor
wagnerl@friscoisd.org
469-633-4350
7th Grade | 8th Grade (Alpha A-L)
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