Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day. 

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Administrative Information

What are our designated dress days this year?

Please do not wear ripped, torn, or holey jeans for the designated dress days. For "free dress," staff may wear jeans, sweats, or joggers. Thursdays will be reserved for special themed dress days; for example, Black History Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, etc. 

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Recognitions

Staff Shout Outs (Administration)

This shout-out goes to Ashley Denk, Sujatha Kondepti, Sujatha Didgi, and Varija Myana: "A huge round of applause to our SLC paraprofessionals for the amazing job you’re doing in such a challenging classroom setting! Your ability to set a positive tone, care for our students, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment is truly remarkable. Your patience, dedication, and teamwork do not go unnoticed—you are making a real difference every single day for our kids. We are so grateful for all that you do!" Brad Helenberger

This shout-out goes to Coach Sims and Coach Park: "A huge thank you to you both for your incredible collaboration and teamwork in supporting our athletics program! Your dedication, communication, and unified approach make a huge difference for our student-athletes. The way you work together ensures our students are prepared, motivated, and set up for success both on and off the field. We appreciate the energy and commitment you bring every day—Go Vikings!" Stephanie Taylor 

This shout-out goes to Amna Warach: "Thank you to Mrs. Warach for doing a fantastic job in her new role as SPED Instructional Coach! It’s been a busy first three days, and you’ve jumped right in with energy, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting our staff and students. We appreciate your hard work and the positive impact you’re already making!" Dennis Thorpe

This shout-out goes to our amazing first-year teachers and coaches—Jack Garcia, Dylan Henderson, Zach Howe, Chloe Mitchell, and Umama Suriya: "Hang in there! You’re doing a great job, and we truly appreciate your attentiveness to details, dedication to your students, and willingness to jump right in. Keep up the fantastic work—you’ve got this!" Marla Smith

This shout-out goes to our new-to-Vandeventer staff—Debbie Keen, Stephanie Crider, Michaela Kelley, Laci Storz, Blythe Edwards, and Amna Warach: "You are an amazing addition to our Viking family! We appreciate your enthusiasm, positivity, and the fresh energy you bring to our campus. We’re so excited that you’ve chosen to call Vandeventer your home!" Lauren Wagner

Staff Shout Outs (Staff)

This shout-out goes to Diana Park: "STEADY! READY! AND ALWAYS LEADING FROM THE FRONT! Looking forward to a great year of collaboration with great victories!" Cory Sims

This shout-out goes to the Science Department: "You are the superheroes of scientific wonder—minus the capes (but plus the goggles)—turning “What if?” into “Let’s find out!” while fiercely advocating for your students and fueling their natural curiosity. Your classrooms make science meaningful, fun, and just the right amount of explosively awesome." Micki Friedman

This shout-out goes to Ashely Garcia, Jack Garcia, and Natalie Jones: "Ashley, Jack, and Natalie—this school year is already off to a fantastic start, and I’m so excited to be working with you! We’ve already shared enough laughs to qualify as an official comedy troupe, and I know the year ahead will be packed with teamwork, fun, and just the right amount of harmless chaos." Micki Friedman

This shout-out goes to Cynthia Hildinger: "Thank you for always letting us know when we have a student with special education supports as well as sharing the records request as that helps us get our paperwork faster. You've had a lot of students enroll, so thank you for catching them!" Misti Perry

This shout-out goes to Stephanie Crider: "Thank you for your collaboration on our newly enrolling students so we can make sure they get the proper supports and services as quickly as possible." Misti Perry

This shout-out goes to Blythe Edwards and Laci Storz: "Great job with your team planning, making social stories, beginning data collection processes, and overall positive energy in helping our students served in the Structured Learning Classroom be successful from Day 1." Misti Perry

This shout-out goes to Matt Lotz: "I appreciate your help as I reworked my new Canvas Course. Thanks for being so patient with me and answering all my questions!" Jamie Buzan

This shout-out goes to Kristen Roberts: "Thank you for being an awesome partner! It helps so much when we brainstorm and discuss how we can make our 6th grade classes the best they can be!" Jamie Buzan

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