Viking View

9/9 to 9/13

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Dress Code

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS PRIDE Expectations

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, September 9th (8 Period Day)

College Week Begins: Your future starts here! Wear a Viking shirt.

Gifted & Talented Testing @ 8:25 a.m. - TBD (library)

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

College Week Introduction
Introduction of House System
Student Council Elections

Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

8 FB VMS vs. Scoggins MS (Emerson HS)

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

Tuesday, September 10th (8 Period Day)

College Week: Your future is bright! Wear neon and sunglasses.

Gifted & Talented Testing @ 8:25 a.m. - TBD (library)

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

7 FB VMS vs. Scoggins MS (Emerson HS)

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

Wednesday, September 11th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Patriot Day & National Day of Service & Remembrance

College Week - Hats off to higher education! Wear a hat.

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

Art Club Meeting @ 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (café)

8 VB Stafford MS vs. VMS @ VMS

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

Thursday, September 12th (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

College Week - College suits me. Wear a college t-shirt.

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)

7VB @ Stafford MS

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

Friday, September 13th (8 Period Day)

College Week - Dream big! Wear PJs to school.

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (gym)

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

Yearbook Sale Ends (see below)

We have some exciting activities planned in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Stay tuned!

Action Items:

For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.

September

16 -20 Celebrate Freedom Week

16-20 Dance Tickets on Sale

16 Football/Cheer/Adv. Tennis Pictures

16 Musical Rehearsal

16 8FB Griffin MS vs. VMS @ LHS

17 Musical Rehearsal

17 MS Band Spirit Night

17 7FB Griffin MS vs. VMS @ LHS

18 8VB Cobb MS vs. VMS @ VMS

19 Cheer Practice

19 Musical Rehearsal

19 Band/Orchestra/Choir @ Main Event

19 7VB VMS vs. Cobb @ Cobb MS

20 Cheer Practice

20 IPR Assignment Cutoff

20 Volleyball Pictures

20 Disco Rodeo Back-to-School Bash

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
StuCo = Student Council
VB = Volleyball
VMS = Vandeventer Middle School

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.

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

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.

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.

FISD is Hiring

Lunch Account Charge Policy

Whether you've set up a lunch account for your child or not, they already have one in our system. Our district charge policy ensures that no student will go without a meal. If your child chooses to have a school lunch instead of the one you packed, we'll be sure to serve them and apply the charge to their account, in accordance with our policy. Our priority is to ensure that no child goes hungry

For more information, please check out the details on School Café below or visit our child nutrition website. We're here to help!

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:

“Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” Simone Biles

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.

PTA Information

What's Happening

RSVP: Click HERE

This year's yearbook will be Amazing! Don't miss out! Buy your yearbook today for $30! Personalize your yearbook, and receive 4 free icons. 8th grade parents, you can purchase an "advertisement" to go in the yearbook with some congratulatory remarks and pictures for your student.

You can buy your VMS Yearbook on our school website by clicking the BUY YEARBOOK TAB. The sale ends Friday, September 13th and then the price goes up!

VMS Yearbook Purchase (Click Here)

Purchase during lunch 9/16 to 9/20.

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