Professional Development Day: January 4th, 2027 - 7:30am-4:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Bring a sweater as some rooms are cold
We invite all Varnett Southwest parents and guardians to join us for our **Campus Targeted Improvement Plan Meeting** on **Wednesday, November 4th at 4:15 PM** in the campus cafeteria.
Come learn about our campus goals, share your ideas, ask questions, and help us continue moving our Eagles toward **academic excellence!** 🦅💙💚
**Your voice makes a difference—We want to hear from YOU!**
🍂🦃 THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON! 🦃🍂
🍂🦃 THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON! 🦃🍂
Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch with your child at Varnett Public School! We invite all parents and families to join us for a wonderful time of food, family, and fellowship.
📅 Date of Event: November 20, 2026
⏰ Early RSVP Deadline: November 11, 2026
💲 Cost: $8 per person
🍽️ Menu Includes:
Baked chicken with gravy
Mashed potatoes or mac and cheese
Green beans with smoked turkey pieces
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potato pie or pecan pie
Drink included
📲 Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP or make your payment. You may also pay on the day of the event.
We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our Eagle families! ❤️🦅🍁
**Get Ready to Read, Explore & Discover!**
We are excited to invite our Varnett Southwest families to our **Book Fair**, happening **November 9–16**!
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of books and discover exciting new stories, authors, and topics. The Book Fair is a wonderful way to encourage a love of reading and help students build their own personal libraries.
Book Fair Dates
**November 9–16**
Families are encouraged to participate and help their students **Take Flight Into Reading!** Whether your child loves adventure, animals, mysteries, science, or exciting stories, there will be something for every reader.
**Come explore. Find a new favorite. Keep reading. Keep soaring!**
**Varnett Southwest — Where Eagles Soar Through Stories!**
¡Feria del Libro de Varnett Southwest!
**¡Prepárate para Leer, Explorar y Descubrir!**
¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a nuestras familias de Varnett Southwest a nuestra **Feria del Libro**, que se llevará a cabo del **9 al 16 de noviembre**!
Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de explorar una gran variedad de libros y descubrir nuevas historias, autores y temas. La Feria del Libro es una excelente manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura y ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a crear su propia biblioteca personal.
Fechas de la Feria del Libro
**9–16 de noviembre**
¡Invitamos a nuestras familias a participar y ayudar a sus estudiantes a **emprender el vuelo hacia la lectura**! Habrá opciones para todos los gustos, desde aventuras y animales hasta misterios, ciencia e historias emocionantes.
**¡Ven a explorar, descubre un nuevo libro favorito y sigue leyendo!**
**Varnett Southwest — ¡Donde las Águilas vuelan alto a través de las historias!**
English
Varnett Southwest families, join us on November 3, 2026, for an opportunity to connect with our Director, ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about our school community.
**English Session:** 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
**Spanish Session:** 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
We look forward to connecting with our families and continuing to work together to support the success of every student.
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ACOMPAÑENOS A DONUTS WITH THE DIRECTOR
Español
Familias de Varnett Southwest, acompáñenos el 3 de noviembre de 2026 para tener la oportunidad de conectarse con nuestro Director, hacer preguntas, compartir comentarios y conocer más sobre nuestra comunidad escolar.
**Sesión en Inglés:** 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
**Sesión en Español:** 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Esperamos compartir este momento con nuestras familias y continuar trabajando juntos para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante.
Trunk or Treat Donation
🎃 ¡Dulces, Disfraces y Diversión!
Evento Trunk or Treat
Today's District Professional Development is bumper to bumper with student focused content! Thank you teachers, leaders and staff for your dedication to our Dynamic Academic Program!
#BeTheChange #VarnettProud
Now Hiring: ESL Teacher at Varnett Northeast Campus
Help students build language skills, confidence, and a love of learning!
The Varnett Public School is seeking an ESL Teacher to join our Northeast Campus. We invite educators passionate about supporting English learners to help students grow academically and thrive in a welcoming classroom.
Campus Location:
8305 Mesa Road
Houston, TX 77028
Visit The Varnett Public School Careers page for employment information.
Low Student to Teacher Ratio
Earn a $2500 ESL Stipend
Great Benefits
Outstanding School Community
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Hoy habrá una presentación de datos en el campus Southwest a partir de las 5:00 p. m.
Breakfast will be on your own, but lunch will be provided by the District
Development will be at the Southwest Campus: 5205 S. Willow Houston, TX, 77035
Be on time, see you there!
Por favor llena esta forma de consentimiento de los padres para la año de escuela de Varnett para 2026-2027
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaWvvmwEOX1HBZfMlWxodWswyJlspUvT2ipgYu6BTPjl7_Jg/viewform
Español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccfK3RAMvWZztX4SsVlBQAxIRDzv-aJ5biy8EbV2xE1IDdnQ/viewform
Students and staff should report at their regularly scheduled times. Normal arrival, dismissal, and transportation schedules will resume.
Thank you to our Varnett families, students, and staff for your flexibility and continued attention to district communications.
Visit www.varnett.org for updates.
learn about safe storage options and how to talk to your child about gun safety.
learn about safe storage options and how to talk to your child about gun safety.
WEATHER MONITORING - August 31, 2026
The Varnett Public School is closely monitoring the weather conditions in the city of Houston and surrounding areas.
As always, the safety of our students is our priority. We encourage our school community to stay weather-aware and monitor local weather updates.
Should weather conditions require any changes to the school schedule or activities, The Varnett Public School will communicate directly with families through our official school communication channels. Please make sure your family contact information in Skyward is current and up to date.
The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority.
The Varnett Public School
Be the Change
School Website Link: https://varnettpublicschoolstx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/shac-flyer-and-parent-invitation
Varnett welcomed back over 1100 students--We are off to a great start!
Your 2026 - 2027 Bus Route Information is here! Please check out the information for all VPS bus routes! If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department: mthorne@varnett.org.