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Venus ISD teachers have had an amazing time speaking with nearly all of our students' families this past week. However, we weren't able to get in contact with everyone. If you didn't get a call from your child's teacher, please call Mrs. Deanne Nettik at 972-366-3448 ext 2106, or email her at deanne.nettik@venusisd.net, so we can review your family's contact information.

At-Home Learning Starts TODAY!

Instructional Continuity

Social distancing has changed the dynamics of education for our teachers and students, but it certainly won't end

We are excited about the new opportunities for teaching and learning that social distancing has presented. Our teachers have been working hard to design instruction that takes advantage of our students' new and unique learning environment. Instruction begins on Monday, March 30.

Venus Primary School and Venus Elementary School mailed each student a packet of learning activities. If you don't receive it by March 31, please contact the campus front office.

Venus Middle School dispersed packets and Chromebooks to students to facilitate learning. The packets contain learning activities for the week beginning March 30. Teachers will contact students with instructions on how to engage in online learning.

Venus High School students will be utilizing their school-issued Chromebooks to learn online. Teachers will contact students with instruction.

COVID-19 Response

Dear Parents of Venus ISD students:

At this writing, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to escalate. Counties nearby have recently issued Shelter in Place orders. Businesses are being encouraged to limit customer traffic, or even close their doors. It does not appear that we have “flattened the curve”, much less started a decline in the effects of this disease. Recently, Governor Abbott declared that all schools are closed through April 3. However, unless something dramatically different happens to curb the spread of this disease, it would appear reasonable to assume that an extension of the school closure is likely. We will continue to monitor the city, county, state and national situations prior to any announcement of closure extension or return to classes. Unless preempted by the Governor, County Judge, or Mayor of Venus, an announcement can be expected by noon, Thursday, April 2. Also, please know that Venus ISD will not reconvene classes unless and until we can issue reasonable assurance to students, staff, and parents that the learning environment is a safe one to return to.

Please be assured that we are working diligently to ensure that all our students are provided instruction each day, and that all have the opportunity for a free lunch. On Monday, March 23, VISD began offering lunch to students. This will be accomplished through three different locations where parents can come by to pick them up. These locations and details are listed on our website under the Child Nutrition Notice. We continue to monitor and will make necessary adjustments to ensure that all students who need it have access to this service.

In the meantime, we are committed to providing the best instruction possible to our students beginning Monday, March 30. This will take many forms, depending on the grade level of your child. There will undoubtedly be glitches in this process that will need to be smoothed out. We want to partner with parents through early and frequent communication. This will begin with phone calls to each household each week. Our desire is to help parents through this challenging time.

Regardless of how long this shutdown lasts, please be assured that Venus ISD is already working to ensure that our students do not miss out on any more of their school experiences than is necessary. Contingency plans are being made for many of these, such as Graduation and Awards ceremonies. Our plans will of course depend upon the increasing or declining of the virus as that time approaches.
Please contact our offices at covid19@venusisd.net with any questions.

Thank you,

James Hopper
Superintendent, Venus ISD

Stay Healthy

According to the Center for Disease Control, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. To stay healthy:

Wash your hands often
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you're sick
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wear a facemask if you're sick
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily

Click the link below to learn more from the CDC.

CDC Guidance

Child Nutrition Notice

The Summer Meal Program will begin on Monday, March 23, and will serve lunch to children 18 years of age and under. Lunch can be picked up at Venus Elementary School, Thompson Road Baptist Church (9501 Thompson Rd, Alvarado, TX 76009), and San Gabriel Lutheran Church (4029 County Rd 610, Alvarado, TX 76009) between 11AM to Noon each weekday. Meal pickup will be drive-thru only, and children must be present in the vehicle to receive a meal.

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Other Notices

The Master Facility Planning Committee will not be meeting until further notice.

Enrollment During the COVID-19 Crisis

Enrolling or Withdrawing Students
Please contact Deanne Nettik at deanne.nettik@venusisd.net or
call 972-366-3448 ext. 2106

All enrollments and withdrawals will go through the office of Deanne Nettik during our time of remote instruction.

Inscripción o retiro de estudiantes
Por favor, póngase en contacto con Deanne Nettik
deanne.nettik@venusisd.net
Llame al 972-366-3448 y use la extensión 2106
Todas las inscripciones y retiros pasan por la oficina de Deanne Nettik durante nuestro tiempo de instrucción remota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I have been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19?
To report a confirmed exposure to COVID-19, please email covid19@venusisd.net.

If you have a question about how local, state, or national COVID-19 response has affected your child's education, please email it to covid19@venusisd.net.

Need to tell us something?

The Venus ISD Tip Line is a great way to share kudos, concerns, or other feedback with district administrators. You can share anonymously, or if you choose to share your name and contact information, we can begin a dialogue with you about your issue.

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Venus ISD serves 2033 students and is located 25 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Once a rural farming area, Venus has grown into a small suburban community. The Venus Independent School District has been committed to providing excellence in education for its students since it was founded in 1914.