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First place Fentanyl Poster Contest winner Eyvi S. from The Varnett Southwest Campus!

Fentanyl Awareness Poster Contest Winners!


Fentanyl Awareness Poster Contest finalists!

Fentanyl Awareness Poster Contest finalists!

March 8, 2025

(L-R) Dr. Nita White, Superintendent of Schools, Lauren Anderson - The Houston Ballet's FIRST African American Prima Ballerina, and Shanda Walker, Director of The Varnett East Campus!

Assignment for students to complete after speaker presentation!

(L-R) Dr. Frank Cisneros, Ex Dir of Diverse Learners, Jo Wells Exec Dir of Human Resources, Lauren Anderson, Dr. Nita White Superintendent, and Shanda Walker Director the Varnett East Campus!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Snow Day, January 2025!

Thank you for spreading the word about the great things happening at The Varnett Public School Dr. Cisneros, Ms. Cheri & Ms. Arrendondo! Our 2025 - 2026 school year recruiting season is officially open!

National School of Choice Week kick-off!

Dr. Cisneros, Ms. Arrendondo, & Ms. Cheri representing The Varnett Public School at kick-off for National School of Choice week!

A Varnett Southwest campus alum is excited to pose with Southwest Director, Tawanna Cheri! Once an eagle, always an eagle!!!

Check us out at campus carnival events coming to a Varnett Public School campus near you!!! Three locations serving the greater Houston area!

Welcome Back from Superintendent, Dr. Nita White! We Are One!!!










Our fearless leader, Superintendent Dr. Nita White stopped in for a holiday cheer photo!

Our newest Board of Directors member, Dr. Susan Sclafani stopped by to spread holiday cheer!

Thank you for spreading joy from the Region IV Service Center, Ms. Dolores Trevino!

Welcome Ms. Cheri, with that Southwest Campus spirit!

Welcome Ms. Walker, bringing East Campus Spirit!

Our very own Northeast Leader, Ms. Rainey bringing that holiday spirit!

Then the door decorating contest...yes, Ms. Rainey stole the show with an amazing display at the Northeast campus!

Our HR Specialist, Ms. Simon is always full of joy!

From the Academics office, Ms. Tegria Jones with holiday cheer!

Our district Lead Counselor, Ms. Benton is a joy for all!

Our cheer team spread excitement and school spirit on campus and at events!

Women in Tech Conference!

We've got that Varnett school spirit!


We love Zest activity days!

Women in Technology Conference!





First Day of School 2024! Welcome Back!


Members from the East Chambers Liberty County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present donations to Ms. Rainie for students at The Varnett Northeast Campus. Thank you!

Members from the East Chambers Liberty County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present donations to Ms. Rainie for students at The Varnett Northeast Campus. Thank you!

First day of school activities 2024!

First Day of School 2024 - Welcome Back!


Mrs. Amos welcoming 8th grade students to their last 1st day of middle school!

Daily breakfast served on the way into class!


First week of school, 2024!

Convocation 2024! Thank you Dr. Nita White for casting the vision of excellence! (L-R Dr. Ingrid Haynes, Northeast Director Ms. Rainey, Superintendent Dr. Nita White, Southwest Director Mrs. Cheri, East Director Mrs. Walker)



Recent News


CONGRATULATIONS - MS. TAWANNA CHERI - VARNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR!!!
With a focus on fostering a culture of ZEST—a passion for learning, growth, and achievement — Director Cheri has led her campus to new heights. Through her guidance, students are not only excelling academically but also developing the enthusiasm and resilience needed to thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Tawanna Cheri for this outstanding achievement.
Congratulations, Ms. Cheri!
With Zest! Your Varnett Family!

Free breakfasts and lunches for all Varnett students in 2024-2025/Discrimination Complaint Forms
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Letter to Households, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased to inform you that The Varnett Public School District will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2024-2025. In CEP schools, applications are no longer required.
Schools that participate in CEP provide healthy breakfasts and lunches each day at no charge for ALL students enrolled in that CEP school during the 2024-2025 School Year.
If you need more information, please contact us at
The Varnett Public School
5025 S. Willow Dr.
Houston, Texas 77035
713-723-4699 Ext. 311
Sincerely,
Sylvia Freeman
Nutrition Manager
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

