Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
This hands-on math activity perfectly reflects our mission to positively impact and advance each student every day. By exploring how changing the amount of lemonade mix in one cup of water affects flavor, students connected real-life experiences to important math concepts like ratios and rates. This fun and interactive lesson not only deepened their understanding of mathematical relationships but also encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking—showing that learning can be both meaningful and refreshing! 🍋
This week’s spooky science experiments brought our campus vision—to foster one’s greatest potential—to life! 👻💫 Through bubbling cauldrons, growing ghosts, tie-dyed zombie brains, Frankenworms, and magic potions, students explored mixtures and solutions while making predictions and drawing conclusions. These Halloween-themed investigations encouraged curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, helping students stretch their scientific understanding in a fun, hands-on way. By engaging their imagination and inquiry skills, our students demonstrated that learning can be both exciting and full of potential!
Wear a pink shirt or pin a pink ribbon on your shirt every Thursday to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Monday, October 20 (8 Period Day)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
College Day - Wear a college shirt every Monday!
Tribe Meeting @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.
Theatre Arts Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
8FB VMS vs. Lawler @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)
Tuesday, October 21 (8 Period Day)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA Priority)
Thespian Club Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Café)
7FB VMS vs. Lawler @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)
Beginner Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (Café)
Wednesday, October 22 (Block Day 1,3,5,7)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Science Priority)
8VB Fowler MS vs. VMS @ Liberty HS
Pink Out Game
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 (Block Day 2,4,6,8)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Wear pink w/ jeans every Thursday during the month of October!
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Math Priority)
7VB Fowler MS vs. VMS @ VMS
Pink Out Game
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Advanced Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (Café)
Friday, October 24 (8 Period Day)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Spirit Day - Wear a VMS or LHS spirit shirt every Friday! Show your PRIDE!
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Social Studies Priority)
Kickball Tournament @ 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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25 Tech Theatre Art Rehearsal
25 Orchestra All region Auditions @ Prosper HS
27-31 Red Ribbon Week
27-31 Book Fair Week
27 8FB VMS vs. Griffin
27 Trunk or Treat @ LHS
28 Region 10 Safety & Security Audit
28 Theatre Art Rehearsal
28 7FB VMS vs. Griffin MS
29 Isbell Band Instrument Demonstration
29 Art Club Meeting
29 Cross Country (XC) Meet
30 Cheer Practice
30 Theatre Art Rehearsal
30 7VB VMS vs, Hunt
30 8VB VMS vs, Hunt
31 Q2 IPR Assignment Cutoff
31 Cheer Practice
Athletic Information
Boys Athletics (Football)
Offensive Coordinator - Coach Sims
Quarterbacks - Coach Sims
Offensive Line - Coach Swanberg | Coach Howe
Running Backs - Coach Henderson
Wide Receivers - Coach Williams
Defensive Coordinator - Coach Swanberg | Coach Williams
Defensive Line - Coach Swanberg
Defensive Backs - Coach Williams | Coach Henderson
Linebackers - Coach Howe
Boys Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Henderson
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Henderson | Coach Howe
8th Grade A Team - Coach Williams
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Williams | Coach Swanberg
Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country - Coach Sims
Track - Coach Howe | Coach Henderson | Coach Swanberg |Coach Williams
Boys Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson
8th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson
Girls Athletics (Volleyball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Near
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Garcia
8th Grade A Team - Coach Oberst
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Gribble
Girls Athletics (Basketball)
7th Grade A Team - Coach Near
7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble
8th Grade A Team - Coach Park
8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Oberst
Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)
Cross Country - Coach Gribble
Track - Coach Park | Coach Near | Coach Oberst | Coach Garcia
Girls Athletics (Soccer)
7th Grade - Coach Garcia
8th Grade - Coach Near
THE FRISCO WAY
A character-building lesson designed to grow our athletes into leaders.
Motto: CHAMPS LEAD THE WAY
With respect for others, control of self, and the spirit of competition
Building character. Growing leaders. That’s the goal.
Our Focus:
Set clear expectations rooted in The Texas Way
Create consistency across all FISD campuses
Use a standardized form to simplify documentation
This week's focus for our athletes is determination: the unwavering purpose to achieve a goal despite difficulties, by perseverance, a willingness to face hardships, and a strong belief in the ability to succeed.
Out inspirational quote for the week: "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."
Vince Lombardi
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!
Parents may use up to 4 notes per semester (8 per year).
Notes cannot be banked or carried over from one semester to the next.
This is the policy campuses are following districtwide to ensure consistency across all campuses.
Parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s) after the Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3). 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
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 urgent messages, 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.
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 seventh 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