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Now Enrolling for the 2025 - 2026 School Year!
On the way to big adventures from Pre-K at The Varnett Public School!


(L-R) Mrs. Monge Multilingual Coordinator, Mrs. Shawnda Walker East Director, Dr. Nita White Superintendent,
Mrs. Cheri SW Director & Ms. Dimitrie Rainey NE Director.


The high expectations, supportive community, and friendships at The Varnett Public School District has
brought generations of families together for over 40 years!


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


We show that Varnett Public School spirit as friendly competitions and celebrations are a routine part of the Varnett Public School culture of winning!


Welcoming talent from the community to Varnett East! Shown (L-R) Dr. Frank Cisneros, Director of Student Support Services,
Mrs. Jo Wells Acting Chief of Staff, The Houston Ballet's Principal Ballerina(ret) Lauren Anderson, Dr. Nita White Superintendent,
and Mrs. Shanda Walker Director the Varnett East Campus! We support the Arts at The Varnett Public School District! Music, Art and Band opportunities offered at each of our three campuses!



Launching to high school prepared and ready for new beginnings! Stay in touch!!!

Class of 2025 8th Grade Students taking a final walk at The Varnett Northeast Campus!
Launching to high school prepared and ready for new beginnings! Stay in touch!!!

Now Enrolling for the 2025 - 2026 school year!!!
Recent News


CLICK HERE FOR HIGHLIGHTS CELEBRATING NATIONAL PRINCIPAL'S DAY, MAY 1, 2025!


CONGRATULATIONS - MRS. 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 Mrs. Tawanna Cheri for this outstanding achievement.
Congratulations, Mrs. 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.