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Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Our recent science lab on mass and motion allowed students to engage in hands-on learning, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. By providing opportunities for inquiry-based learning, we are connecting our mission of positively impacting each student’s growth every day.
Through our Digital Graphics and Animation program, students are encouraged to solve real-world problems, enhancing their skills in innovation and teamwork. This supports our vision to foster each student’s greatest potential by preparing them for future challenges.
Week-at-a-Glance
Week-at-a-Glance
Monday, September 30th (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
College Day: Wear your favorite college shirt!
Enriching Students Sign Up @ 1st Period
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (SS priority day)
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
8 FB Pioneer MS vs. VMS (LHS)
5:30 p.m. /7 p.m.
MS Band Night
Tuesday, October 1st (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
Fentanyl Awareness | Bullying Prevention | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Cybersecurity Awareness
Wear PURPLE for Fentanyl Awareness
Tenor Choir Rehearsal @ 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (café)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA priority)
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
District Band Auditions @ 5:30 p.m. (Lawler MS)
7 FB Pioneer MS vs. VMS (LHS)
6 p.m.
Orchestra Concert @ 6 p.m. (café)
Wednesday, October 2nd (Block Day 1,3,5,7)
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
Fentanyl Awareness | Bullying Prevention | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Cybersecurity Awareness
Wear ORANGE for Bullying Prevention Day
Custodian Appreciation Day
Student Ambassador Meeting @ 7:45 a.m. (D118)
Fire Drill @ 8:30 a.m.
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (science priority)
BOY CIT Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (library)
Committee Members ONLY
8VB VMS @ Clark MS
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 3rd (Block Day 2,4,6,8)
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
Fentanyl Awareness | Bullying Prevention | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Cybersecurity Awareness
Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (gym)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (math priority)
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
Band Social @ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (information forthcoming)
7VB Clark MS @ VMS
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 4th (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
Fentanyl Awareness | Bullying Prevention | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Cybersecurity Awareness
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (gym)
Pep-Rally @ 3:03 p.m. (gym)
Non-Curricular Club Deadline
Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)
Action Items:
Action Items:
For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
Q1 IPR posted in HAC
Q1 Lost & Found - Donation Pickup 10/10
October
7 Aim for Success Program (6th Grade)
7 Musical Rehearsal
7 PTA Board Meeting
7 8FB VMS vs. Cobb MS @ LSHS
8 UIL Informational Meeting
8 Musical Rehearsal
8 XC Parent Meeting
8 7FB VMS vs. Cobb MS @ LSHS
8 Fall Choir Concert
9 Walk & Roll to School Day
9 Flu Clinic
9 Art Club Meeting
9 8VB VMS @ Fowler MS
10 End Q1 (RC Assignment Cutoff)
10 Cheer Practice
10 Musical Rehearsal
10 7VB Fowler MS @ VMS
11 Student Holiday | Staff PL Day
14 Student | Staff Holiday
Abbreviations:
Abbreviations:
FB = Football
FNA = Fine Arts
HS = High School
ILA = Integrated Language Arts
IPR = Interim Progress Report
MS = Middle School
PL = Professional Learning
PTA = Parent Teacher Association
Q1 = First 9 Week Marking Period
RC = Report Card
SS = Social Studies
StuCo = Student Council
VB = Volleyball
VMS = Vandeventer Middle School
XC = Cross Country
Administrative Information
Item Drop Offs
Item Drop Offs
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.
Student Check Out
Student Check Out
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.
Lunch Visitations
Lunch Visitations
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
Election Information
Last day to Register to Vote: October 7, 2024
Early Voting: October 21 - November 1
Election Day: November 5
Check your status: To confirm your voter registration status, you can visit the Am I Registered?’ portal, which allows you to look up your voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.
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.
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.
Food Nutrition Hiring Event
Starting pay is $15/hour, with higher wages for those with Child Nutrition experience. Complete the RSVP form to help us plan for your attendance.
Date: Friday, October 11th
Time: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: FISD Service Center, 12050 Rolater Rd., Frisco, TX 75035
Athletic Information
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 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 (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:
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” Venus Williams
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
Counseling Information
AAMAB: Aiming for the Stars Competition
AAMAB: Aiming for the Stars Competition
Registration is now open for the African American Male Academic Bowl, Aiming for the Stars Competition.
What: AAMAB is an academic tournament that invites teams to compete in a in-person format. Each team will consist of three (3) students, 4th through 8th grade, and one (1) team coach. The winning teams will receive special awards.
Registration Deadline: January 15th (for more information and to register, click HERE)
When: January 25, 2025; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St. Dallas, TX. 75205
If interested, see Mr. Helenberger regarding sponsor guidelines and transportation.
ESL Information
ESL Information
Library
Library
Nurse Notes
Nurse Notes
PTA Information
What's Happening
What's Happening
Disco Rodeo Back-to-School Dance
Disco Rodeo Back-to-School Dance
Staff House Challenge
Staff House Challenge
House of Bravery
3rd Place (tie)
House of Adventure
House of Strength
1st Place
House of Compassion
3rd Place (tie)
House of Generosity
House of Honor
House of Imagination
2nd Place
House of Loyalty
Minute-to-Win-it Staff House Challenges
Minute-to-Win-it Staff House Challenges
Cookie Face Challenge
Cookie Face Challenge
Skittle & Straw Challenge
Skittle & Straw Challenge
Flyswatter Corn Hole
Flyswatter Corn Hole
Balloon Float Challenge
Balloon Float Challenge
Make sure to come out to support our Viking football teams and band program by purchasing snacks the concession stand! Thanks to our awesome students for manning concessions!
ADI Science Lab: Mass & Motion
Who's Who at Vandeventer
Who's Who at Vandeventer
Stephanie Taylor, Principal
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
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
Vandeventer Middle School Social Media
Vandeventer Middle School Social Media
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