Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day. 

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

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As part of our Campus Improvement Team and Professional Learning Committee efforts, each week we will shine a spotlight on the amazing instructional work happening across our campus. We will highlight the engaging learning experiences our teachers create and celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff.

To ensure every content area has an opportunity to be showcased, each month will focus on a different department:

• January – Math

• February – ILA

• March – Social Studies

• April – Electives & Fine Arts

We look forward to sharing the incredible teaching and learning taking place at Vandeventer each and every day!

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PBIS - Q2 PRIDE Teacher Recognitions

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Digital Learning Updates

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Recognitions

Staff Shout Outs (Administration)

This shout-out goes to Nancy, Emily, Kristy, Dennis, Lauren, Brad, Marla, Laura, Kelly, Stephanie, Amna, and all the teachers who came to the office/cafe to assist in the release of students during Monday’s unprecedented and unfortunate event: "All the staff did an amazing job following campus guidance and keeping kids safe and calm during the lengthy situation. Vikings ROCK!" Stephanie Taylor

This shout-out goes to Senora Matamoros: " Thank you for assisting the Spanish substitute. We appreciate you designing lessons and partnering with the sub to ensure students are successful." Marla Smith

This shout-out goes to Nancy and Emily: "Thank you for handling the front door during the reunification process on Monday." Dennis Thorpe 

This shout-out goes to Paul Schmaus: "Thank you for your assertiveness in carpool. You help us to get students to their vehicles quickly and safely!" Lauren Wagner

This shout-out goes to Coach Sims: "Thank you for always stepping in to support students—both in Athletics and throughout the building. Your patience, flexibility, and willingness to help has made a real difference. It’s truly appreciated!" Brad Helenberger

Staff Shout Outs (Staff)

This shout-out goes to Padma Iyer: "Thank you for handling the day when I had to be out for the High school schedules." Piyal Bhadra

This shout-out goes to Holly Franks: "Thank you for the support when I had to be out." Piyal Bhadra

This shout-out goes to Ping Trinh: "Thanks for the listening ear & being such a great colleague & UIL Team Leader!" Leanne Rainey

This shout-out goes to Holly Cotten, Laura Llamas-Crouch, Lindsey Muse: "Thanks for being great hall mates & colleagues as all the info was coming our way this week!" Leanne Rainey

This shout-out goes to Johnathan Roane: "He is easy to work with, has a good sense of humor, and is knowledgeable in the subject." Paul Schmaus

This shout-out goes to the campus administration: "Shout out to our admin team (and Nancy, Kristy, Kelly, Heidi, Stephanie Crider, Laura, etc.) for handling the craziness of Monday like absolute pros!!! I feel very lucky to work at a school that prioritizes teamwork, communication, and safety." Taylor Colvin

This shout-out goes to Coach Near, Coach Oberst, Coach Gribble and Coach Garcia: "Thank you isn't enough, but thank you for ALL that you do. The late nights, early mornings, open gyms, laundry, inventory, gym set up and tear down, locker room cleaning , plans , workouts , scores, schedules - the list goes on and on. Mostly, thank you for putting up with me . You guys are the reason for our program success." Coach Park

This shout-out goes to Coach Park: "Thank you for finding my sweatshirt that was apparently hiding in plain sight. Turns out the problem wasn’t the sweatshirt—it was me." Coach Gribble

This shout-out goes to Jamie Buzan: "I will reiterate that Jamie Buzan is the best partner that ANYONE could have. Thank you for helping organize my students while I was out this week. I could not ask for anyone better to work with and trust my classroom with!!" Kristen Roberts

This shout-out goes to Emily Seidl: "My thought partner and fearless ILA leader. Thank you for supporting me in all the things, answering all of my questions (or helping me find answers), and crowd controlling Rising 6th grade night!" Kristen Roberts

This shout-out goes to the campus administration: "Every week is a crazy week in the world of Admin, but this week included it all as well as Rising 6th grade night. You all handle yourselves with composure and common sense. Our fearless leader, Mrs. Taylor, deserves all the credit in the world for how this campus handles everything from the fun to the extreme." Kristen Roberts

This shout-out goes to everyone involved in the student pick up endeavor on Monday: "I was impressed with the calm and positive way admin, and everyone else pulled to help with all-day pick up, was carrying themselves. By the time I got to the front to help in 6th period, you'd been at it for hours. You all made VMS look good on a trying day. Way to hang in there and pull as a team!" Jill Leal

This shout-out goes to Jessica Ranspot: "Thanks for switching duties with me this week! :)" Kayla Madler 

This shout-out goes to Barb Gardner and Wendy Tamney : "Thank you Math Ladies for being flexible and helping out with the 8th Grade Field Trip information and parent communication!" Kayla Madler 

This shout-out goes to Emily Seidl: "Thank you for the great video to set up the Winter MAP test! It was very helpful to the math department!" Julie Enderle

This shout-out goes to Officer Harris, Administrators, Counselors, Office Staff, Nurse, and all Staff: "Thank you for handling our campus professionally and smoothly when we were placed in Secure this week. I'm appreciative to be at a campus where our students and staff were kept calm and safe during such a stressful situation." Jamie Buzan

This shout-out goes to Zach Howe; Umama Suriya; Jonathan Roane; Paul Schmaus; Kristy Garcia; Stephanie Crider; Lauren Wagner; Dennis Thorpe; Stephanie Taylor and EVERYONE: "These were just some of the people I saw. I know a lot more were involved. Everyone's proficiency and professionalism made the process of picking up and escorting students run smoothly!!!" Julie Enderle  

This shout-out goes to Ping Trinh: "Thank you for helping get set up for my sub. Your support made this easier and faster!!!" Julie Enderle

This shout-out goes to Emily Shelton: "Thank you so much for all your hard work and extra time and effort!!! Especially on Monday, with answering the front door with me!! Thank you for all your encouragement and kindness!! Thank you for helping so many people every day!! You keep our school running smoothly!" Nancy Pontius

This shout-out goes to Kelly Bailey and Laura Llamas-Crouch: "Thank you so much on Monday helping me in the front office to locate all the 600 students who were checking out!! And for being so positive and cheerful! I really appreciate your help!" Nancy Pontius

This shout-out goes to Kristy Garcia: "Thank you Kristy for all the problems you solve every day! Thank you for all your hard work on Monday helping as we dismissed 600 students!...getting all the dismissal cards and pens to the parents was such a big help!! And thank you for humming and flying like a beautiful butterfly every time you stop by the front office!" Nancy Pontius

This shout-out goes to campus administrative team: "THANK YOU for all the problems you solve and the burdens you carry EVERY SINGLE DAY for all of us!!! Thank you for how hard you work to protect us and the students, preventing problems from starting, and putting out fires!! Thank you for staying calm, and laughing when you can, and taking the hilarious awkward family photos!! :)" Nancy Pontius

This shout-out goes to sooooo many staff members: "THANK YOU to so many of you who had a free period and could help on Monday with dismissing 600 students!! We did it! We were a great team working hard together with a great attitude! I love working with you! You're the best!" nancy Pontius

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