Valley Park School District

🎶 Our 4th graders took the stage for an awesome ukulele and recorder concert! They strummed some great songs and showcased all they have learned this year in music class. Huge shoutout to our VP musicians for their hard work and talent—and to Mrs. Stephanie Shrum for helping them shine! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning

Congratulations to our Valley Park High School FCCLA LifeSmarts team who competed at the LifeSmarts National Championship in Chicago! In their first-ever appearance at Nationals, the team placed 12th out of 46 teams! After strong showings on Friday and Saturday, they advanced to the Sweet 16 and had the chance to compete for a spot in the finals. While they didn’t advance further, the FCCLA students were incredible against tough competition — many with national experience. We are so proud of how they represented Valley Park with heart, skill, and pride! 💙🧡 Please help us congratulate our amazing team: ⭐ Peter Grittini - Team Captain ⭐ Leah Gruendler ⭐ Brayden Kiefer ⭐ Owen Royal ⭐ Hayden Gunter #VPPride #LifeSmarts #OneCommunity

Last night, we celebrated our amazing senior baseball and track athletes — Clark, Cooper, Gavin, Will, and Ceneca! 🎉 It was a night full of memories, smiles and VP Pride. We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can't wait to see all the great things ahead. Wishing you the best for the rest of the season and beyond! 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Come out 4/28/25 and support our National Junior Honor Society! Check out the flyer! #VPPride

VPMS Explore U - Career Day Connects Students to Career Opportunities - Click the link to read the article. #VPPride #LimitlessLearningWeekly https://www.vpschools.org/article/2169779

Over two inspiring days, Secondary PE Teacher Katie Alexander explored Marzano’s Instructional Strategies at the New Art and Science of Teaching Workshop! 📚 The keynote speaker delivered dynamic sessions, breaking down 3 categories, 10 design areas, 43 elements, and 300+ strategies with clarity, insight, and real-world examples. Katie is excited to bring these powerful tools back to the classroom! #VPPride #BeyondTheClassroom

Today we send a huge THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Sanford on his retirement! After more than 30 years of service to Valley Park as both a dedicated teacher and trusted bus driver; Dave is wrapping up his last official day with us. His steady presence and dedication have left a lasting mark on generations of students and staff. Wishing you all the best in retirement, Dave! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity

🎉 Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Valley Park School District running smoothly every single day. Whether they’re answering calls, supporting staff or helping families, their dedication and care are felt in every corner of our schools. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff and community. We are so grateful for you! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #AdminProfessionalsDay

🎶 Take a look and listen to the incredible talent across our district! 🎤✨Enjoy this short video featuring clips from each group that performed at our Spring Choral Concert. From our youngest voices to our high school performers, our students truly shined on stage! www.vpschools.org/choir💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #OneCampus

🚌💛 Today is National School Bus Driver Day! We want to give a big THANK YOU to our dedicated drivers who safely drive our students to and from school each day. You show up with smiles, waves and serve as our Hawks’ first and last greeters of the day. Thank you for making our students' days brighter. You’re such an important part of our school community and we appreciate all you do. 💙🧡 #VPPride

In honor of Volunteer Recognition Day we want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible Valley Park School District volunteers! Your time, energy and heart make a lasting difference in our schools and in the lives of our students. We are so grateful for you! 💙🧡 #VPPride

Congratulations to two of our amazing staff members recognized at the SSD Salutes Banquet! Christian Werner, SSD Classroom Teacher, received the Key to the Classroom award for her outstanding dedication to student growth and Carrie Aydt, who supports our district as an Effective Practice Specialist for Social/Emotional Needs, earned the Lasting Impression award for the incredible impact she makes every day. We’re so proud of you both! 💙🧡 #VPPride #SSDsalutes

Celebrating the Arts at Valley Park High School - Click the link to read the article. #VPPride https://www.vpschools.org/article/2156067

Dr. Paige Overman attended the Launching Principals’ Workshop for Aspiring Leaders through MAESP! This hands-on professional development gave her valuable insight into school leadership. From navigating HR challenges to using data for decision-making. She walked away inspired, equipped and ready for the next steps in her leadership journey! 💙 #VPPride

This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 18, 2025 for students in grades PK-12. Additionally, all district offices are closed. We hope you have a nice weekend! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 21st. #VPPride

🎶 Don’t miss it! 🎤 Our District-Wide Spring Choir Concert is happening tomorrow, April 15 at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Gym! Enjoy performances from: 🎵 Harmony Hawks 🎵 Middle School Chorus 🎵 High School Mixed Chorus 🎵 Show Choir Come support our talented students as they fill the gym with music! 💙🧡🎶 #VPPride #OneCommunity

Wear your purple tomorrow, April 11th! 💜 April is the Month of the Military Child! 💜Military kids across the country and around the world are making a difference in their schools, youth groups and communities. When we wear purple, we’re showing love and support for all military branches – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Whether they're part of military life for a few years or their whole childhood, these incredible kids deserve to know their communities have their backs. 💜 #PurpleUp #VPPride

🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate Jill Hayter as our Valley Park School District Support Staff of the Year! Jill is the heart of VPMS. She lifts others up, leads with positivity and makes things run smoothly behind the scenes. From supporting staff and families to handling big projects with grace, her impact is felt every day. Thank you, Jill, for creating a welcoming space where everyone feels seen and supported. Congrats on this well-deserved honor! 💙 #VPPride #SupportStaffOfTheYear #LimitlessLearning

We’re proud to announce our 2025 Valley Park Teacher of the Year — Coach Zach Turner! Coach Turner goes above and beyond to create hands-on, real-world learning experiences that connect with students—from outdoor survival and CPR training to strength, health and more. He builds strong relationships, keeps learning himself and makes every day meaningful and memorable. Congrats, Coach Turner, and thank you for inspiring and empowering our students every step of the way! 💙 #VPPride #TeacherOfTheYear #LimitlessLearning