Valley Park School District

Join us for a special Community Open House on Thursday, October 24th, at 6:00 PM! We’re excited to invite all of our stakeholders to come and see the amazing Prop B updates that were made possible through your support. This event will give you the chance to tour key projects like: 🏫 New Early Childhood flooring and paint 🏫 Middle School flooring updates 🔬 Upgraded science and math classroom furniture ⚾ Improvements to the baseball field 🏫 Plus, see other enhancements like resurfaced elementary floors and a refreshed softball scoreboard that were funded by our general fund! The evening kicks off with an overview of Prop B finances, followed by a preview of exciting projects planned for this year and next summer. Come celebrate the progress and transformation happening in our schools! We can't wait to share it with you. 🌟 #VPPride #PropB

Last night, we celebrated our amazing volleyball and cross country athletes—Peter, Jessie, Selena, Carissa, and Maggie! 🎉 It was a fantastic evening full of memories and VP pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and beyond! 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Shoutout to the Best Buddies club for joining us at the boys soccer game last Friday night! 🎉 They did an awesome job selling stickers and keychains for their fundraiser and helped out on the sidelines grabbing soccer balls. Way to go! 👏⚽️ #VPPride #BestBuddies

Through a grant with DESE, all Missouri School Districts have a partnership with Varsity Tutors, an on-demand, online tutoring and learning support services program, free of charge. The Valley Park School District is now set up to begin using this program with our students! Visit https://my.varsitytutors.com/launchpad for more information! #VPPride

To our incredible coaches at Valley Park School District, we want to say THANK YOU! Your dedication, leadership, and passion for our students go far beyond the field, court, or track. You inspire, motivate, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our athletes every single day. As the saying goes, “The greatest coaches aren’t just game changers, they are life changers.” 💙We are so grateful for the way you help shape our Hawks into not just better athletes, but better people. Your influence is felt in every victory, every challenge, and every lesson learned. Thank you for all you do! #NationalCoachesDay #VPpride #GoHawks

Shoutout to our AMAZING Instructional Coach, Lauren Fahy, on #NationalInstructionalCoachesDay ! 🌟 Your dedication, support, and passion for helping both students and staff succeed make a huge impact at Valley Park School District. We appreciate all you do! 💙 #VPpride

Every Thursday in October Chartwells will feature different menu items from different countries. This Thursday, October 10 we will explore the Caribbean! Foods Include: Spicy Caribbean Island Style Chicken Curry - Roasted Jerk Chicken Thighs - Spicy Caribbean Island Style Vegetable Curry - Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thigh Hoagie - Haitian Beef Stew - Haitian Sweet Potato Casserole - Puerto Rican Style Sofrito Rice - Cuban Style Black Beans - “Arroz con Maiz” - Jamaican Salad with Mango, Pineapple & Raisins - Condiment: Mango Chutney #VPPride

Tonight, we celebrated our incredible senior boys soccer players—Amar, Landon, Hadees, Gavin, Clark, Cooper, Joe and Will! 🎉 What a great night filled with memories and VP Pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and in everything to come. 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Got little ones who are crazy about big trucks and vehicles? 🚒🚑 Then you won’t want to miss our Annual Things That Go event tomorrow from 10 AM - 12 PM in the main parking lot! 🚛🚚 We’ll have fire trucks, an ambulance, construction vehicles, a mail truck, a school bus, and even the Crime Scene Unit from the St. Louis County Police Department! 🚓🚌 Plus, there’s a huge play area with trikes, trucks, games, resources, and more! It’s fun for the whole family. Join us! 🎉 #VPPride #OneCommunity

Today, on National Custodian’s Day, we thank all of the individuals in our VPSD community who work hard each day to take care of our facilities and maintain clean learning environments for students and staff. Our custodial team care about our students, staff and the spaces that support their learning each day and they truly go above and beyond. Please take a moment today to thank our custodians for the valuable role they play in our school communities. #VPPride

Last night, we celebrated our incredible senior softball players—Jaecie, Izzy, Emily, and Megan! 🎉 What a great night filled with memories and VP Pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and in everything that lies ahead. 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Get ready for some fun! 🚗 Join us at the main parking lot this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for an event that’s sure to rev your engines! 🚀 Don't miss out on the excitement—bring your friends and family for a day of #ThingsThatGo at #OneCommunity #VPPride🎉

🎭 Get your tickets NOW for "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten!" 🎟️ 📅 Shows: October 10th, 11th & 12th at 7 PM 📍 Location: ES Gym 🎟️ Tickets: Available online only at www.vpschools.org/fallplay We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 #VPPride #FallPlay2024

Every Thursday in October Chartwells will feature different menu items from different countries. This Thursday, October 3 we will explore India! Food includes: Slowly Simmered Chicken Curry - Quinoa with Brussel Sprouts - Basil Curried Chickpeas - Turkey Seekh - Beef Seekh - Sweet Potato & Spinach Vindaloo - Yellow WG Rice Condiments: Cilantro Mint Chutney, Pickled Carrots #VPPride

Congratulations to our September athletes of the month, Will Geary and Naomi Baumann! If you would like to read more about what makes these athletes stand out, visit www.vpschools.org/athletics to read what their coaches had to say! #VPPride

This is a reminder for all Early Childhood Center - 12th grade students that Valley Park School District will be closed September 27, 2024. School will resume on Monday, September 30, 2024. #VPPride

VP families, please join us on 10/15 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the MS Cafe for an impactful session with CHADS on “Training Trusted Adults.” We’ll cover essential topics about social media and technology and it's impact on our children's lives. Please join us and let’s work together to support our community! #VPPride

Attention, VPSD Students! Don't forget tomorrow is picture day! Can't wait to see those Hawk smiles! #VPpride

Showing up to school every day is more than just a habit—it's a key to success! 🎯 Regular attendance helps build strong learning habits, ensures you don’t miss out on important lessons, and keeps you connected with friends and teachers who support your growth. Let’s make every day count—because your future starts with being present! 💪📚 #LimitlessLearning #VPPride

On this #NationalITProfessionalsDay, let's take a moment to thank the incredible VPSD IT team! 🙌 Every day, they go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families. From keeping our devices working and learning platforms running smoothly to ensuring safety and district operations, their work is absolutely essential. 💻🔧We’re so grateful for their expertise and dedication to student success. Thank you for everything you do! 👏 #VPPride