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8/26 to 8/30

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Student Code of Conduct

Student Handbook

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, August 26th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear your favorite college shirt every Monday!

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.

Secure Drill @ 2 p.m.
Viking Time Sign-Up

Thespian Club Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (café)

Tuesday, August 27th (8 Period Day)

Fall Picture Day via ILA classes

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA priority)

Gym Activity (volleyball)

8 Football vs. Wester @ Memorial HS

6 p.m./Second Game TBD

Wednesday, August 28th (Block Day/1,3,5,7)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (science priority)

Gym Activity (Break the Igloo))

7 Football vs. Wester @ Memorial HS

6 p.m. (One Game)

8 VB @ Lawler

5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 29th (4 Period Block Day)

Shelter-in-Place Drill @ 10 a.m.

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (math priority)

Gym Activity (Guard the Pin)

7VB vs. Lawler @ VMS

5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 30th (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear VMS or LHS spirit wear every Friday!

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (social studies priority)

Gym Activity (Multiple Games: Knockout, Dodgeball)

Musical Callbacks @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (café)

Student Fee Deadline @ 4 p.m.

Action Items:

Pay $25 Student Fee to PTA (see below)
For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
StuCo Campaigning: 8/22 to 9/6 (Election Day 9/9)
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.

Abbreviations:

FB = Football
FNA = Fine Arts
HS = High School
IPR = Interim Progress Report
MS = Middle School
PL = Professional Learning
PTA = Parent Teacher Association
Q1 = First 9 Week Marking Period
RC = Report Card
VB = Volleyball
VMS = Vandeventer Middle School

September

2 Student | Staff Holiday

3 Student Holiday | Staff PL Day

4 Musical Rehearsal

4 Musical Parent Meeting

4 8VB Nelson @ VMS

5 Orchestra Social

5 Musical Rehearsal

5 7VB VMS @ Nelson

6 Musical Rehearsal

7 VB Invitational

Administrative Information

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures (Click Here)

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.

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.

Crosswalk Safety

Keeping students safe on their journey to and from school takes all members of the community working together. Please watch this video with your student and discuss the critical role of the driver and the pedestrian in ensuring all students travel safely through the community.

Frisco ISD utilizes a text messaging service on a limited basis to communicate timely information such as school closures/delays or campus emergencies. Opt-in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. This system is maintained separately from Remind, which some teachers and coaches use to text message students and parents.

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.

Athletic Information

7th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

Girls Athletics (Volleyball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Oberst

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble

8th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Near

Girls Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Near

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

Preventing Sports Injuries

Frisco ISD is pleased to continue its affiliation with Children’s Health for the third consecutive year. Click here to find helpful tips from the Children’s Health Andrews Institute regarding preventing sports injuries.

7th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

Boys Athletics (Football)

Offensive Coordinator - Coach Casares

Quarterbacks - Coach Swanberg

Offensive Line - Coach Bailey

Running Backs - Coach Williams

Wide Receivers - Coach Hatzmann

Defensive Coordinator - Coach Bailey

Defensive Line - Coach Swanberg

Defensive Backs - Coach Hatzmann

Linebackers - Coach Williams

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:

"Anyone can be average. What separates people? People are willing to work every day. People that are willing to do things that aren't fun. People that are willing to look at their weaknesses, then try and commit to a way to make their weaknesses strengths." Pat Summit

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.

Counseling Information

Campus Multi-Tiered System of Support

Our 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.

Library

Nurse Notes

Frisco ISD offers flu vaccines to all students and families.

Here is a list of all the upcoming flu clinics.

Click here to register.

Policies & Procedures

Chromebook & Technology Management Policy

Cell Phone & Device Management Policy

PTA Information

Technology Information

Middle School 1:1 Technology Handbook (Click Here)

What's Happening

Who's Who at Vandeventer

Stephanie Taylor, Principal

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