Hot off the presses! Valley Park Middle School teacher Sarah Newton has been named one of just 16 semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year award! This statewide recognition celebrates Sarah’s dedication, creativity and lasting impact on her students and the Valley Park community. We’re incredibly proud to see her excellence in the classroom recognized at the state level! Congratulations, Sarah! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning #MOTOY27 #TeacherOfTheYear
This week, Valley Park’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Newton, was honored as one of only 10 St. Louis Regional Teachers of the Year! This recognition celebrates Sarah’s excellence in the classroom, dedication to student success and positive impact on the Valley Park community. Sarah will now advance in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, with the statewide honoree announced this fall. Congratulations, Sarah! 💙🧡
This week, we welcomed our newest Hawks for two days of Kindergarten Jumpstart! Our classrooms were filled with smiles, excitement, new friendships, and plenty of learning as our kindergarten students became familiar with their teachers, classrooms, and school routines. It was a wonderful beginning, and we cannot wait to welcome them back for the first official day of school! #LimitlessLearning #ClassOf2039
Today is the last day to register to join us for our Portrait of a Graduate discussion. What will tomorrow's Valley Park graduates need to succeed? That's the question we're asking our community, and we want to hear from you! Join us on August 11 as we begin creating Valley Park's Portrait of a Graduate, a shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and character traits every student should develop before graduation.
📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office
RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog
Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡
🍎 Our new teachers were on campus this week, getting ready for an incredible school year! They even had the opportunity to meet with a student panel, ask questions and hear real-life perspectives about being a Valley Park student. We’re excited to welcome them and can’t wait to see all they’ll bring to our classrooms. Welcome to the Hawk family! 💙🧡
#VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
#VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
🎉 Congratulations to Valley Park High School student Mark Pennington, who has officially signed his commitment to participate in the Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, Valley Park School District, and Cambridge Air Solutions!
Through his apprenticeship with Cambridge Air Solutions, Mark will gain valuable hands-on experience while continuing his academic journey. We’re proud of Mark for taking this exciting step toward his future and representing Valley Park with pride! 💙🧡
#VPPride #LimitlessLearning #YouthApprenticeship
Through his apprenticeship with Cambridge Air Solutions, Mark will gain valuable hands-on experience while continuing his academic journey. We’re proud of Mark for taking this exciting step toward his future and representing Valley Park with pride! 💙🧡
#VPPride #LimitlessLearning #YouthApprenticeship
🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟Join us in welcoming Jason Bruns to the Valley Park family! Jason is joining Valley Park Middle School as our new science teacher. We look forward to the curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm he'll bring to the classroom as he helps our students discover the world around them. We're excited to have you on board, Jason! Welcome to Valley Park! 💙🧡#VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 A warm Hawk welcome to Kelly Schaefer! Kelly is joining Valley Park Elementary as our new fourth grade teacher. Her classroom will be a place where students learn, grow, ask questions, and build confidence every day. We're so excited to have her as part of our school community. Welcome to Valley Park, Kelly! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🎒 Our Back-to-School Newsletter is packed with everything you need to kick off the year strong. Important dates, tips and more! 💙🧡📬 It's hitting mailboxes this week! 🛍️ And don’t forget: Tax-Free Weekend starts this Friday!👉 www.vpschools.org/btsnews26 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
What will tomorrow's Valley Park graduates need to succeed? That's the question we're asking our community, and we want to hear from you! Join us on August 11 as we begin creating Valley Park's Portrait of a Graduate, a shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and character traits every student should develop before graduation.
📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office
RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog
Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡
📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office
RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog
Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡
📅 Planning a family trip or appointment this school year? We've got you covered! Check out our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to see holiday breaks and no-school days at a glance. Planning ahead helps students maximize instructional time while making the most of school breaks. Save this graphic for easy reference throughout the year! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 Please help us welcome Sirisha Mandava to the Valley Park family! Sirisha joins Valley Park High School as one of our new math teachers. We're excited to have her on our team and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make on our students this school year. Welcome to Valley Park, Sirisha! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🦖 How adorable is this?! The Valley Park Community Library brought prehistoric fun to life with its Dino Dig, giving kids a chance to learn, explore and use their imaginations through hands-on play. Even Dr. Luhning couldn't resist joining in on the fun! 😊 Thank you to our amazing Valley Park Community Library for creating experiences that spark curiosity and bring our community together. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 Please help us welcome Christine Eckerty to the Valley Park family! Christine joins Valley Park High School as one of our new math teachers. We're excited to have her on our team and can't wait to see all the great things she'll accomplish with our students.. Welcome to Valley Park, Christine! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
What will tomorrow's Valley Park graduates need to succeed? That's the question we're asking our community, and we want to hear from you! Join us on August 11 as we begin creating Valley Park's Portrait of a Graduate, a shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and character traits every student should develop before graduation.
📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office
RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog
Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡
📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office
RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog
Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡
New Staff Spotlight! Welcome Annika Lawless, our newest 5th Grade Teacher at VPES! We're excited to have Annika join our team and can't wait for the positive impact she'll make in the lives of our students. Welcome to Valley Park, Annika! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🍂 Fall sports are almost here, and we can't wait to cheer on our Hawks! From the first pitch to the final whistle, there's nothing like a home game at Valley Park. Mark your calendars, wear your blue and orange, and come out to support our student-athletes at this season's home games. Let's pack the stands and show our #VPPride! 🦅💙🧡 #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning Visit www.vpschools.org/athletics for all the game info!
⏰ Back-to-School = Back to Good Habits! Whether you’re in elementary, middle, or high school, showing up on time and ready makes a big difference. ✅ Elementary: Confidence starts with being on time and fueling up and yes, even a banana counts! 🎒 Middle School: Less stress, more success. Attendance boosts grades and friendships. 🗓️ High School: Every class counts. Prep the night before and set yourself up to win the day. Let’s make every day count, Hawks! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
We can't wait to welcome back our Hawks on August 24, 2026! Check out this to do list and visit www.vpschools.org/backtoschool for all the information you need for the first day! See you next month! #VPPride
Valley Park is still enrolling for Early Childhood & Kindergarten programs! 👶 Early Childhood (ages 3–5): Half-day & full-day 🎓 Kindergarten: Free full-day for kids turning 5 by July 31, come grow with us! 📲 www.vpschools.org/ecc 📲 www.vpschools.org/kindergarten#VPPride
