Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.
Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.
Wear a pink shirt or pin a pink ribbon on your shirt every Thursday to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Monday, October 13 (School Closed)
Tuesday, October 14 (School Closed)
Wednesday, October 15 (Block Day 1,3,5,7)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sunshine/PTA Donation - Free dress for staff with sticker (fall semester)!
National School Lunch Week
Q2 Begins
District Athletic Coordinator Meeting @ 7:15 a.m. (Athletic Office)
Kickball Registration (PTA On Site to Assist)
A Lunch @ 11:25
B Lunch @ 12:15
C Lunch @ 12:57
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA & Science Priority)
Sign Up for VT During 1st Period
8VB Clark MS @ VMS
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.
Basketball (BB) & Cross Country (XC) Parent Meeting @ 6 p.m.
Girls (Café)
Boys (Gym)
Thursday, October 16 (Block Day 2,4,6,8)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Wear pink w/ jeans every Thursday during the month of October!
House points will be awarded for participation.
National School Lunch Week
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
Breakfast Sponsored by the Health & Wellness Committee
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Kickball Registration (PTA On Site to Assist)
A Lunch @ 11:25
B Lunch @ 12:15
C Lunch @ 12:57
District SpEd IC Meeting @ 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Administration Building)
Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Math & SS Priority)
Q1 RC Grades Posted in HAC @ 4 p.m.
UIL Eligibility @ 4 p.m.
Managing Director Campus Visit @ 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Theatre Art Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, October 17 (8 Period Day)
House Spirit Day & Pep Rally - Bling out and wear your house colors w/ jeans!
National School Lunch Week
StuCo Campaigns End
Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (Gym)
6th Grade Aim for Success Assembly
Girls @ 8:30 a.m. (Wait For Announcement)
Boys @ 9:15 a.m. (Wait For Announcement)
Administrative Meeting @ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Large Conf. Room)
CISF EOC Training @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CNC)
Kickball Registration (PTA On Site to Assist)
A Lunch @ 11:25
B Lunch @ 12:15
C Lunch @ 12:57
Pep Rally @ 3:05 - 3:40 p.m.
No Advisory - Modified Schedule
Wait for the announcement before escorting your students to the competition gym for the pep rally.
Less Than Annual Form Deadline @ 4 p.m.
Laserfiche Sent via Email from Appraiser
PTA Grant Proposal Deadline
Here is the Link to Submit a Proposal
Saturday, October 18
Jr. Thespian Festival @ 6:30 a.m. - TBD
October
20 Tribe Meeting | StuCo Elections
20 Campus Athletic Coordinator Meeting
20 Theatre Art Rehearsal
20 8FB VMS vs. Lawler MS @ LHS
21 CISF Monthly Meeting
21 Thespian Club Meeting
21 7FB VMS vs. Lawler MS @ LHS
21 Beginner Band Concert
22 Secondary IC Meeting
22 MS Content Lead ELAR/SS Meeting
22 Secondary Counselor Meeting
22 8VB Fowler MS vs. VMS
23 Cheer Practice
23 Leaders' Meeting
23 7VB Fowler vs. VMS
23 Advanced Band Concert
24 Cheer Practice
24 IC Meeting (D104)
24 District SpEd IC Meeting
24 Administrative Meeting
24 Theatre Art Rehearsal
24 Kickball Tournament
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 CISF Testhound Lab (Optional)
29 VIP Leaders' Meeting
29 Isbell Band Instrument Demonstration
29 Art Club Meeting
29 BLT Meeting
29 Cross Country (XC) Meet
30 Cheer Practice
30 Secondary AP Meeting
30 Theatre Art Rehearsal
30 7VB VMS vs, Hunt
30 8VB VMS vs, Hunt
31 Q2 IPR Assignment Cutoff
31 Cheer Practice
31 IC Meeting
31 Administrative Meeting
The 2025 District Accountability Report has been published for your review.
The 2025 Vandeventer Middle School Accountability Report has been published for your review.
RSVP here.
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
Under Coach Oberst, the 8th grade VB A Team remains undefeated! Congratulations, Lady Vikings!
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 integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Out inspirational quote for the week: “Do what is right, not what is easy or what is popular.”
Roy T. Bennett
October
10/3 Josh Near
10/10 Umama Suriya
10/11 Magali Lopez
10/15 Jamie Buzan
10/16 Jack Swanberg
10/23 Matt Lotz
10/23 Stephanie Taylor
10/29 Ashley Denk
10/30 Padma Iyer
September Teacher of the Month
Amna Warach
September Staff Member of the Month
Cynthia Hildinger
Staff Shout Outs (Administration)
This shout-out goes to Amna Warach "for being willing to step into all extra situations that have come up this year and being a proactive problem solver." Dennis Thorpe
This shout-out goes to Ms. Buzan, Ms. Suriya, Mrs. Entzminger, and Mrs. Keen "for allowing me to do Minute Meetings with their classes. I'm enjoying getting to know the students better!" Lauren Wagner
This shout-out goes to Blythe Edwards: "She smoothed out a really difficult situation with grace and tact. Thank you for being there to support our SLC students." Brad Helenberger
This shout-out goes to the SpEd Team: "A huge THANK YOU to our incredible SPED team! The way you lead and conduct ARD meetings is nothing short of inspiring. Your commitment to creating a nurturing, student-centered environment ensures that every child and family feels heard, supported, and empowered." Marla Smith
This shout-out goes to Coach Near, Paul Schmaus, Greg Taylor, Jamie Buzan, and Kelly Bailey "for assisting our counselors with the New to Texas Breakfast! Your willingness to step in and help made a big difference in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our new students. We appreciate your support in helping our newcomers feel at home at VMS!" Stephanie Taylor
Staff Shout Outs (Staff)
This shout-out goes to Kayla Madler and Ping Trinh: "Thank you Madler & Trinh for organizing a great beginning UIL coaches meeting!" Julie Enderle
This shout-out goes to Misti Perry: "Your dedication to the students at Vandeventer is admired. It is clear how much you care about their growth and success, and the effort you put in doesn't go unnoticed. It's really inspiring to work alongside someone so committed." Susan Blessing
This shout-out goes to Heidi Teeling: "Thank you Nurse Teeling for being our fearless leader and helping us coordinate and make our Move Grove and Celebrate a reality to showcase our committee and help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!" Frances O'Connor
This shout-out goes to Brad Helenberger "Thank you for the Latin music playlist that filled our hallways during Hispanic Heritage Month! It was fun to see the kiddos enjoy the songs!" Frances O'Connor
This shout-out goes to Stephanie Taylor: "Thank you for your fun and engaging trivia ideas and for showcasing famous Hispanics on the school announcements! We truly appreciate your support in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and helping our students learn and connect with the rich contributions of the Hispanic community." Frances O'Connor
This shout-out goes to Taylor Luke: "Thank you for always being so supportive! You're the first to listen when I’m rambling or stressing and somehow always know just how to help. You jump in at a moment’s notice, and your kindness and dependability make such a difference every single day. I don’t know what I’d do without you!" Amber Sharp
This shout-out goes to Stephanie Crider, Lorrie Lillegard, and Katie Lee: "Thank you for walking my classes around for the evacuation & fire drills while my foot continues to heal. Your kindness was an answer to prayer and it means the world to me. :)" Celeste Hanvey
The Counseling Department (Mrs. Wagner and Mr. Thorpe) hosted a “New to Texas” Breakfast on Wednesday before school. The event was well attended, and our student ambassadors joined in to help make our new students feel welcome. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast and participated in fun get-to-know-you activities.
A big thank you to the teachers who assisted — Mrs. Buzan, Mr. Near, Mrs. Bailey, and Mr. Schmaus — for helping make this event a huge success!
Enderle's Viking Time Offering - Crochet anyone?
Band Bingo - Play for the Principal
Band Bingo - Play for the Principal
Checking Out the Garden - Thank you, Mrs. Garcia!
Please join me in congratulating our Viking Band students who earned a place in the 2025–2026 Frisco ISD All-District Band! These students competed against musicians from Lawler, Fowler, and Clark Middle Schools to achieve this honor.
This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
Let’s celebrate their success together!
Suhana Nannapaneni - Flute
Brad Yang- Clarinet
Lucas Fortin-Clarinet
Ryaan Chellakumar- Alto Saxophone
Michael Giard-Tenor Saxophone
Abhir Rajguru- Trumpet
Alexander Slack- Trombone
Aarav Borad- Euphonium
Celine Wu-Percussion
Bhavana Sathish-Percussion
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