Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
The 3rd Annual Keeper of the Game Special Needs Baseball Clinic @ The Frisco Roughriders
Isbell Elementary fifth grader Dhriti Patel and Vandeventer Middle School sixth grader Meher Punihani have been named finalists in the 2025 “I Am Texas” writing and art contest. Dhriti was recognized for his artwork “Animals of Texas,” and Meher for his piece “Late Night in Texas.” In the annual competition, Bryan Museum encourages students to find inspiration in the museum’s historical artifacts. Winners will be announced later this month. Congrats!
Article: https://www.friscoisd.org/news/article/2025/09/18/fisd-applause!-applause
From September 15 to October 15, Vandeventer Middle School proudly joins schools across the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance recognizes the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month, our students will hear announcements that highlight Hispanic leaders, traditions, art, and innovations, helping them appreciate the diverse stories that shape our community.
Our librarian has created a special display of books and resources celebrating Hispanic heritage for students to explore and check out. In addition, every Thursday during Hispanic Heritage Month, students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt that commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month to earn House points. Every Friday during lunch, students have the chance to win prizes by answering a trivia question written in Spanish.
We invite families to join us in supporting and celebrating this important part of our nation’s heritage.
Monday, September 22 (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month
College Day - Wear a college shirt every Monday!
Signs of Suicide Lesson @ 3rd Period
Students whose parents OPTED out of the lesson will be supervised in an alternate location.
Tribe Meeting @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.
Adventure & Bravery Whole House Meetings
Fair tickets distributed!
Theatre Art Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Café)
PTA Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. (Library)
8FB VMS vs. Wilkinson MS @ Panther Creek HS
6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA Priority)
Theatre Art Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Café)
7FB VMS vs. Wilkinson MS @ Panther Creek HS
6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24 (Block Day 1,3,5,7)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Science Priority)
8VB VMS vs. Cobb MS
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 25 (Block Day 2,4,6,8)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Wear a shirt commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month w/ jeans every Thursday until October 9th.
House points awarded for student and staff participants!
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
IPR Posted in HAC
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Math Priority)
Theatre Arts Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Café)
7VB VMS vs. Cobb MS
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26 (8 Period Day)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Spirit Day - Wear VMS or Liberty HS spirit wear every Friday!
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
Fall Portrait Make-Up Day @ 7:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. (library)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (History Priority)
Volleyball Portraits @ 1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (gym)
6-Week UIL Eligibility @ 4 p.m.
Middle School Night @ The Star
Band Performance @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 27
Theatre Arts Rehearsal @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
VMS 25-26 Yearbook - Don't Delay, Buy Today! Click HERE
September
29 Theatre Art Rehearsal
29 8FB Maus vs. VMS
30 Theatre Art Rehearsal
30 7FB Maus MS vs. VMS
October
1 8VB Griffin MS vs. VMS
2 Cheer Practice
2 7VB Griffin vs. VMS
2 When Music and Art Collide
3 Cheer Practice
3 Band Party - Game Night
6 Vision & Hearing Screening
6 Theatre Art Rehearsal
6 8FB Staley vs. VMS
6 Band Performance @ Football (LHS)
7 FISD District Band Auditions
7 FISD District Band Performance
7 Q1 PRIDE Party
7 7FB Staley vs. VMS
8 New to Texas Breakfast
8 Flu Clinic
8 8VB Clack vs. VMS (Pre-Athletics Night)
9 Cheer Practice
9 7VB Clack vs. VMS
9 Choir Concert
10 Student Holiday | Staff Work Day
13 Student & Staff Holiday
14 Student & Staff Holiday
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 encouragement: the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Out inspirational quote for the week:
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Christopher Robin
Nurse Teeling, and some volunteers, planted carrot seeds and basil to fill up VMS's garden. Currently, we are growing cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, green, orange, and red bell peppers! Perfect foods to compliment Hispanic Heritage month too! Swing by and visit our spot as we are very proud!
Use All Lanes to Enter Carpool: Utilize ALL lanes when entering the carpool line. Begin merging at the tennis courts using the ZIPPER method (TAKING TURNS MERGING INTO ONE LANE) to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Do not drive around to the cones expecting to merge at the last minute, as this is frustrating for other drivers and disrupts the process.
Arrive Early: Allow extra time for drop-off during inclement weather. Our doors open at 7:45 a.m., and arriving earlier can help avoid the busiest times, which tend to be between 8:05 and 8:25 a.m.
Drop Off at Café Entrance: All students arriving by car should enter at the carpool entrance and be dropped off on the north side of the building outside the cafeteria entrance. No drops offs in the outer lanes of traffic. Student drop-off in front of the building is strictly prohibited between 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Procedure: Pull all the forward to ensure we maximize the number of vehicles that can drop off at each interval.
No Parking for Drop-Off: Please refrain from using parking spaces for drop-off to avoid disrupting the flow.
Prompt Exit: Once your child exits, please proceed promptly to help keep traffic moving.
Drive Safely: Stay off your phone, avoid aggressive driving, cutting off other vehicles, or speeding. Violations will be reported to the School Resource Officer (SRO).
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.
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.
Our campus cafés are ready to serve students fresh, balanced meals every school day. To help cover rising food and labor costs, meal prices have increased slightly this year — breakfast is now $2.50, and lunch is $4 for middle and high school students. Families with qualifying household incomes are encouraged to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Visit www.schoolcafe.com/FriscoISD to create an account, view menus, make payments, apply for meal benefits, and set purchase restrictions. Please check your student’s meal account and add funds if needed.
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
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.
FISD Board Policy requires each volunteer, chaperone, and mentor to undergo a background check annually before working with students. To work with students on campus, you must create a VOLY account by visiting https://friscoisd.voly.org.
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.
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’s Gold Card gives seniors age 60+ free admission to most home athletic and fine arts events for 2025–26. Residents within FISD can get a free card at the Administration Building or Athletics Office (7210 Stadium Lane). Non-residents must purchase theirs for $35 (credit/debit only) at the Athletics Office. Bring photo ID with your address, cards are available starting August 4.
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. During the 2023-24 school year, FISD fans will be able to watch live streams and view live scores of most sporting events held at FISD athletic facilities at FriscoSportsLive.com. Learn more about the subscription and streams.
FISD Takes All 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.
Beginning of the Year Medication Drop Off
For questions, please contact the school nurse.
School Nurse: Heidi Teeling, RN, BSN
Phone Number: 469-633-4358
Email: teelingh@friscoisd.org
The FLU CLINIC will be in our campus library!
VMS Yearbooks are on Sale now! You can buy your VMS Yearbook on our school homepage by clicking on the BUY YEARBOOK TAB and follow the instructions. Click HERE.
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