2026-2027 Registrations for Valley Park Early Childhood Center and Kindergarten are now open! Visit www.vpschools.org/onlineregistration to register your child for our full-day, tuition-free kindergarten program and www.vpschools.org/eccreg to register your child for our Early Childhood Program. If you have questions, please contact the district registrar at mcoates@vpschools.org or (636) 923-3664. #VPPride #KindergartenClassOf2039
Thank you to our Golden Club members for joining us this morning for our annual Golden Club Breakfast. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning together as a community. A big thank you to our choir and band students, Early Childhood and first grade performers, and our Leadership class for helping make the event so special. We appreciate everyone who helped bring this morning to life. 💙🧡 #VPPride Check out all the photos here: 👉 www.vpschools.org/gcb2026
Join us during Conference Week for the Valley Park Schools Arts Showcase, March 9–12, 2026. 🎨 Come see the incredible creativity and talent of our students on display all week long. Check out the graphic for event details. We can’t wait to celebrate the arts with you. 💙🧡 #VPPride
Happy Maintenance Appreciation Day to our Lead Maintenance Technician, Brandon! Thank you for everything you do to keep our campus running smoothly each day. We appreciate you! #VPPride
Tune in to the newest episode of Voices. Episode 5 dives into Career and Technical Education and the real opportunities it creates for students right now and down the road. Dr. Dilg sits down with CTE teacher Mr. Dothage, along with students Lena Timmerberg ’28 and Erik Ray ’26, to talk about hands on learning, career pathways and why CTE is more than a class. It is a launchpad for future success. If you’ve ever wondered how students turn interests into real world skills and careers, this conversation is for you. Listen here: www.vpschools.org/voices #VPPride
This week, we’re celebrating School Social Worker Week and sending a huge thank you to our incredible school social worker, Dana Evans. 💙🧡 Dana is a steady presence for our students and families, offering support, guidance and a listening ear whenever it’s needed. We are so grateful for the care, heart and dedication she brings to our One Community. Thank you, Dana, for all you do for our students and staff. 💫 #VPPride #SchoolSocialWorkerWeek
In 1873, Susan Blow opened the first public kindergarten in the United States right here in St. Louis Public Schools. At a time when formal education didn’t even include young children, she believed early learning mattered. She trained teachers, developed curriculum and explained to others that, “Five-year-olds deserve real school, too.” Her insistence that young children deserved formal, thoughtful education influenced the nationwide kindergarten movement and St. Louis became the birthplace of kindergarten. #WomensHistoryMonth
Join us tomorrow night to support NJHS. 5-8PM at Culver's in Fenton! Skip the meal prep and support a great cause! #VPPride #OneCommunity
VPES Pajama Jam Bingo Night Early Bird pricing disappears after March 1!
http://vpschools.org/ptobingo
Adults-only night out on April 10, 7–11 PM at Andre’s West featuring an open bar, high-energy bingo, a silent auction with incredible baskets, and a fun evening with our VPES community.
Every ticket supports the Valley Park Elementary PTO, funding teacher grants, classroom enrichment, student programs, and the experiences that make our school so special.
Don’t wait and pay more later. Grab your tickets now and lock in Early Bird pricing before it’s gone!
🎟️ Register here: http://vpschools.org/ptobingo
Let’s sell this out for our kids. 💙🧡
http://vpschools.org/ptobingo
Adults-only night out on April 10, 7–11 PM at Andre’s West featuring an open bar, high-energy bingo, a silent auction with incredible baskets, and a fun evening with our VPES community.
Every ticket supports the Valley Park Elementary PTO, funding teacher grants, classroom enrichment, student programs, and the experiences that make our school so special.
Don’t wait and pay more later. Grab your tickets now and lock in Early Bird pricing before it’s gone!
🎟️ Register here: http://vpschools.org/ptobingo
Let’s sell this out for our kids. 💙🧡
Last night’s Board of Education meeting was packed with reasons to celebrate. 🎉We honored our Athletes of the Month, Aubrey Dibble '26 for Girls Basketball and Rose Hagan '27 for Cheerleading, and recognized our VPES VIP Students, Abrar '36, Audrey '37 and Xander '38. So much Hawk Pride in one room. Congratulations to each of you. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity
Join us for the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade students' concert tomorrow night in the Elementary Gymnasium! We look forward to seeing you all there! #VPPride #OneCommunity
The Booster Club is hosting a Trivia Night on March 6, 2026 at a **NEW LOCATION** Andres South on Telegraph Road. Please support our student groups and join us for this fun event! Visit www.vpschools.org/trivia for more information and to sign up! #VPPride
2026-2027 Registrations for Valley Park Early Childhood Center and Kindergarten are now open! Visit www.vpschools.org/onlineregistration to register your child for our full-day, tuition-free kindergarten program and www.vpschools.org/eccreg to register your child for our Early Childhood Program. If you have questions, please contact the district registrar at mcoates@vpschools.org or (636) 923-3664. #VPPride #KindergartenClassOf2039
Nominate a teacher who is making a difference in students' lives. Let's unite to celebrate, appreciate, and elevate our VPSD faculty! Parents, students and families please take the time to nominate a special teacher! www.vpschools.org/tpt #TeacherProudTuesdays
Public schools are where communities come to life. 💙🧡 Join us in celebrating Valley Park School District during Public Schools Week 2026! Take a moment to thank a teacher, a staff member, a family or someone who makes a difference for our students each day. It all adds up. #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud
Today, in honor of the last day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Bessie Coleman. Born to sharecroppers in a small Texas town, Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman became interested in flying while living in Chicago, where stories about the exploits of World War I pilots piqued her interest.
But flight schools in the US wouldn’t let her in because of her race and gender.
Undeterred, Coleman learned French, moved to Paris and enrolled in a prestigious aviation school, where in 1921 she became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.
Back in the US, Coleman began performing on the barnstorming circuit, earning cheers for her daring loops, acrobatic figure-eights and other aerial stunts. Fans called her “Queen Bess” and “Brave Bessie.”
Coleman dreamed of opening a flight school for African Americans, but her vision never got a chance to take off.
On April 30, 1926, she was practicing for a May Day celebration in Jacksonville, Florida, when her plane, piloted by her mechanic, flipped during a dive. Coleman wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and plunged to her death. She was only 34.
But her brief career inspired other Black pilots to earn their wings, and in 1995 the Postal Service issued a stamp in her honor. #VPPride
But flight schools in the US wouldn’t let her in because of her race and gender.
Undeterred, Coleman learned French, moved to Paris and enrolled in a prestigious aviation school, where in 1921 she became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.
Back in the US, Coleman began performing on the barnstorming circuit, earning cheers for her daring loops, acrobatic figure-eights and other aerial stunts. Fans called her “Queen Bess” and “Brave Bessie.”
Coleman dreamed of opening a flight school for African Americans, but her vision never got a chance to take off.
On April 30, 1926, she was practicing for a May Day celebration in Jacksonville, Florida, when her plane, piloted by her mechanic, flipped during a dive. Coleman wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and plunged to her death. She was only 34.
But her brief career inspired other Black pilots to earn their wings, and in 1995 the Postal Service issued a stamp in her honor. #VPPride
Thanks to the generosity of our Valley Park community, this year’s NJHS Food Drive collected donations that will directly support families through Circle of Concern. Boxes and bags filled with canned goods, pantry staples and everyday essentials are now headed to neighbors right here in our community. Service is more than a requirement for NJHS. It’s leadership in action. Thank you to everyone who donated and to our students for organizing such a meaningful effort. This is what One Community looks like. 💫#VPPride #OneCommunity
Don't forget to join us tonight from 6:00pm-8:00pm for the Valley Park School District night at the Magic House. This is a FREE event! Check in at the main entrance to pick up your scavenger hunt materials! We hope to see you all there! #OneCommunity #VPPride
The Booster Club is hosting a Trivia Night on March 6, 2026 at a **NEW LOCATION** Andres South on Telegraph Road. Please support our student groups and join us for this fun event! Visit www.vpschools.org/trivia for more information and to sign up! #VPPride
Happy Presidents' Day! If you would like to learn more about the history of this holiday, follow the link.https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day #VPPride
