​We are excited to announce that for the 2021-2022 school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
While no application or eligibility determination process is required for your student to receive free meals this school year, the income eligibility requirement will resume in the 2022-2023 school year.  Please plan to apply for free or reduced meals for the 2022-2023 school year.

Congratulations to the Venus ISD Board of Trustees for working hard and making us proud and earning a coveted spot on the Lone Star Governance Leader Board!  The Board has been hard at work in training through the Lone Star Governance program, which is an initiative of intense training for school boards who's primary objective is improving student outcomes.  We are proud that our board puts students first, and is putting in the time and effort to increase their capacity to grow our students.  To see the leaderboard, click HERE.  To learn more about Lone Star Governance, click HERE.

Information for Summer sports camps hosted at Venus ISD can be found here.  Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Important Dates:

• May 23 – @ 3:00 PM-- Baccalaureate Ceremony at First Baptist Church Venus
• May 24 @ 10:00 AM – Senior walk at VPS (Wear cap and gown)
• May 24 @ 7:00 PM – Senior Awards Ceremony in VHS gym
• May 25 –Alley Cats Trip (Parent permission slip form must be turned in to attend)
• May 26 –Senior fun day at VHS (inflatables, Senior dodgeball game @ 10 am, cookout)
• May 28 @ 10:00 AM – Graduation Practice in VHS gym/ football stadium
• May 29 @ 9:00 AM – Report to VHS gym at 8:00 AM

Important Information:

• MUST be present at graduation practice to walk at graduation.
• NO Senior week if you owe money, owe supplies, have more than 10 absences in the Spring, or are currently serving a DAEP placement, have been assigned to ISS, have been suspended, or currently failing/ not completed with coursework.
• Photographers – Lifetouch. Order after graduation from Prestige website.
• Parents taking pictures must stay in the stands.
• 1st come, 1st served seating at graduation. No reserving seats is allowed.
• Graduation dress code (under cap and gown): Sunday best/ professional dress (no shorts)
• Cap/Gown Dress code: Nothing written on cap or gown. The only cords allowed are top 10% and military cords, as well as the NHS stoles.
• Diplomas will be placed in an envelope to be picked up after graduation starting June 1.

Congratulations to the following student-athletes, who received all-district honors this year. If you see them please congratulate them on their accomplishments this year. Great job, Lady Bulldogs!!

MVP- Kaylee Davis
Catcher of the Year- Natalie Lopez

1st Team Infield
Hannah White

1st Team Outfield
Jade Loewen

2nd Team Infield
Eva Wilson
Angel Rodriguez
Aliyah Hernandez

2nd Team Outfield
Mariah Martinez
Anyssa Heflin 

Honorable Mention
Jackie Brown 

Congratulations to the following Venus High School student-athletes on earning Academic All-State Honors!  Your drive to work hard on the field and in the classroom is a perfect example of what Bulldogs should aspire to.  Great job, Bulldogs!

Elite Team
Allison Norrell-Trainer

Second Team
Tyler Henrich

Honorable Mention
Nelly Perez-Manager
Gabe Garcia

In light of the decreasing prevalence of the COVID-19 cases in the district, and increasing vaccination numbers throughout the North Texas region, the Venus ISD Board of Trustees has made the following changes to our COVID-19 Mitigation Procedures:

• Face coverings, such as masks and face shields, are now optional at all district facilities and functions.
• If it is determined that a student has been in close contact with a confirmed positive COVID-19 individual, the parent/guardian will be contacted, and the parent/guardian would determine whether or not to quarantine their child. 

The following COVID-19 Mitigation Procedures will be continued through May 28, 2021:

• Continued restriction of non-essential campus visitors
• Continue disinfection and spraying protocols in classrooms and common areas
• Continue the use of hand sanitizer and frequent hand-washing
• Continue temperature checks upon entry

Venus High School Graduation will be held outdoors at Bulldog Stadium.  Masking and distancing are recommended, but will not be required.  There will be no limit on the number of guests in attendance.

The following COVID-19 mitigation measures will be employed for Summer Learning:

• Masking and distancing will not be required
• Continue disinfection and spraying protocols in classrooms and common areas
• Continue the use of hand sanitizer, and frequent hand-washing
• Continue temperature checks upon entry

If you have any questions about this, or any of our COVID-19 mitigation procedures, please email them to covid19@venusisd.net.

As the school year is closing out, we need to collect any unpaid cafeteria charges. Beginning Monday, May 17th, 2021, all students lunch accounts must be brought current. Students will not be allowed to charge meals after this point. You can pay daily, or you are welcome to pre-pay for the remainder of the school year. The last day of school is May 26th, 2021. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. We have enjoyed serving your child this school year. Have a great summer!

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

 A medida que el año escolar se está cerrando, necesitamos cobrar cualquier cargo de cafetería no pagado. A partir del Lunes 17 de Mayo del 2021, todas las cuentas de almuerzos de los estudiantes deben estar al día. A los estudiantes no se les permitirá cobrar comidas después de este punto. Puede pagar diariamente o puede pagar por adelantado el resto del año escolar. El último día de clases es el 26 de Mayo del 2021. Agradecemos su cooperación en este asunto. Hemos disfrutado servir a su hijo(a) este año escolar. ¡Que tenga un excelente verano!

ESTA INSTITUCIÓN ES UN PROVEEDOR DE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES

Venus Middle School students continued a tradition of excellence in the 2021 Technology Student Association State Competition.  Numerous students competed in a variety of technology-focused events in which they problem solved, performed research and development, and/or demonstrated professional communication.  Our students worked hard throughout the school year to compete at a high level, and we are proud of their accomplishments!  In no particular order, the following students received awards:

Kristopher Tanner - 1st in STATE for Cybersecurity, advances to Nationals

Miley Almaguer, Adrienne Harris, Anthony Oliver -5th in STATE for Children's Stories, advances to Nationals

Jennifer Gonzalez, Brandon Martinez, Dayanara Torres - 7th in STATE for Children's Stories

Hunter Fudge, Dakota Tanner - 7th in STATE for Coding, advances to Nationals

Gabriel Garza - 12th in Digital Photography in STATE 

Lesly Gallardo De La Cruz, Delilah Martinez - 4th in STATE for Forensics Technology, advances to Nationals

Garrett Miller, Bryce Scott, Shade Steiner - 4th in STATE for Junior Solar Sprint Car, advances to Nationals

Jaqueline Camarillo, Emma Jonsson, Jenny Nguyen, Katherine Norrell - 4th in STATE for Medical Technology, advances to Nationals

Jaqueline Camarillo, Gloria Licea, Jenny Nguyen, Hailey Rivers - 7th in STATE for Off the Grid

Stefani Rico, Damaris Saenz, Taylor Summerlin - 7th in STATE for Off the Grid

Ariyana Aranda, Valerie Miranda - 8th in STATE for Off the Grid

Hannah Murad - 5th in STATE for Prepared Speech, advances to Nationals

Emily Oseguera, Diana Sanchez Medina - 1st in STATE for Structural Engineering(in a Non-COVID year these students would advance to Nationals)

Jayden Ramirez - 6th in STATE for Black and White Photography

Jayden Ramirez - 18th in STATE for Color Photography 

Edgar Ochoa and Partner - 7th in STATE for Video Game Design, advances to Nationals  

Our amazing Lady Bulldogs earned All-District Awards for the 2020-2021 soccer season. If you see any of these ladies, please congratulate them on their accomplishments!  Great job, Lady Bulldogs! 

1st Team All-District 

Junior, Litzi Posada
Junior, Courtney Ward

2nd Team All-District 

Junior, Shakira Morales
Junior, Taylor Foster

Honorable Mention All-District 

Freshman, Jennifer Villalobos
Sophomore, Julissa Reyes
Sophomore, Princess Morales
Sophomore, Jennifer Castillo

We're excited to announce that the following athletes have earned a spot in the area track meet!! 

100 Meter Dash - Ashlynn Perez finished 3rd with a time of 12.94
                             Jeremiah Hall finished 4th with a time of 11.32
400 Meter Dash - Jackie Brown finished 4th with a time of 65.9
Triple Jump - Ismael Lucio finished 1st (District Champ) with a jump of 43' 1/4''
Pole Vault - Janessa Medrano finished 3rd with a jump of 7' 6''

They will be competing on Wednesday (April 14th) at Waxahachie Life High School. Great job, Bulldogs!

The Venus High School Lady Bulldog Basketball Team continues to make us proud even after their season has ended.  The following players earned All-District Honors; please congratulate them on their accomplishments when you have the opportunity.

District 11-4A Offensive Player of the Year - Shyann Lewis
1st team All-District - Katelynn Hill
2nd Team All District - Jackie Brown
Honorable Mention - Eva Wilson and Janessa Medrano

We are also BEYOND PROUD to announce that the entire Varsity team earned Academic All-District Honors!  Our Lady Bulldogs are second to none!
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Academic All-District:
Shyann Lewis
Nelly Perez
Katelynn Hill
Jackie Brown
Eva Wilson
Janessa Medrano
Jade Loewen
Ximena Cortes
Jackie Perez

Updated 2/11/2021
In order to maintain consistency in all our COVID-19 mitigation protocols, while ensuring our ability to enforce them with fidelity, it is necessary to modify a recent announcement regarding extensive travel. Quarantines will not be based on travel destination, but in keeping with original protocols, all quarantines will be based on COVID-19 positive tests and close contact with someone who has COVID-19. 
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We encourage students to be tested for COVID-19 upon their return to school after international travel, and we will facilitate free, on-site, COVID-19 testing for students in this situation.  To arrange for a COVID test for your child after international travel, please contact a campus nurse.

​Venus ISD is partnering with parents and community members to assemble a Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee.  We are looking for community members to serve in the long-range facility planning process. Committee members will examine the recent demographic projections, current capacities and school finances in order to plan for the next level of possibilities for Venus Students.  The committee we are forming is not a bond committee. This is for planning purposes only.  With advanced planning roads, water and other amenities can be considered so that their delay is minimized when time becomes a limited commodity.   

Beginning Thursday, February 4, 2021 we will host a series of community partnership meetings for the purpose of creating a long-range facility plan to be presented to the Board of Trustees. 

If you are interested and able to commit to 5 meetings in February and March or if you simply have questions please email futureplans@venusisd.net. 

Meetings will be held in a COVID safe environment and masking, hand sanitizing and appropriate distancing will be required.  Child care will not be provided and we request that your children not accompany you to these meetings.  

Congratulations to our amazing young ladies who received Academic All-State Honors from the Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas Army National Guard for Volleyball. They maintained an overall average of 92 or above throughout the season.  Please congratulate them when you see them!

1st Team Volleyball:
Allison Norrell

Honorable Mention:
Valeria Huerta
Heather Hargrove
Shyann Lewis
Nelly Perez