Today, on National School Nurse Day, we would like to celebrate the amazing people in our school district nurses office. Nurse Candice and Sarah Wagner, our nurses' office admin. asst. These women work tirelessly to keep our kids healthy and safe each day. Thank you for the countless hours you spend caring for our students. We greatly appreciate you both! #VPPride
📚 Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚To our amazing teachers: Thank you for nurturing minds, inspiring creativity, and shaping futures every day. Your dedication and passion make a world of difference. Enjoy your week! You're simply the best! 🌟#ThankYouTeachers #VPPride
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our cafeteria crews who serve our kids with a smile each day! A special thanks to Kim Jaudes, Food Service Director, who keeps the whole thing running! So far, this year, they have served over 58,000 lunches, 17,000 breakfasts, and 5,000 extra entrees to students and staff. Thank you for not only making our school food nutritious, but you make eating healthy delicious! #schoollunchheroes #VPPride
Happy #NationalSchoolPrincipalsDay to our amazing team! Thank you to Dr. Monroe, Mrs. Butz, Mrs. Syron and Dr. Luhning for ALL you do! We are so appreciative for the work that happens daily to ensure our staff and students can be successful!
Valley Park Night at the Ballpark is back again, and everyone is invited! This is a fundraiser for the elementary music room as well as a chance for our 4th and 5th graders and Middle and High School music department students of the 2024-2025 school year to sing on the baseball field at Busch Stadium. The game is Sept. 8, 2024 at 1:15pm. A form has been sent home with all elementary students. Ticket orders are due May 17th. If you would like an order form, please send an email to sshrum@vpschools.org
To our VP Admin. Assistants, thank you for being the glue that holds our district together, being quick thinkers, problem solvers, go to people and AWESOME Super Stars that holds our district together. We couldn't do it without you! Happy Admin. Professionals' Day! #VPpride
It's a BIG day because the work our bus drivers do each and every day deserves recognition! Thank you drivers for getting our Hawks to and from school safely. #VPPride
Last week, amidst the storms, our flagpole rope broke, leaving the flagpole unusable. Our Valley Park Fire Department kindly dispatched their truck to assist in running new strings for our flagpole while also using the opportunity to train an employee on the ladder. Thank you @VPProfessionalFirefighters for being such great community partners! #VPPride
This is a reminder for all Early Childhood Center - 12th grade students that Valley Park School District will be closed April 19, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 22, 2024. #VPPride
Nominate a Special Valley Park School District Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday Calling all students, parents, and community members: Valley Park School District wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a #TeacherProud Tuesday honoree for going above and beyond and making a difference in the lives of students. Nomination form - www.vpschools.org/tpt
Did you know that every junior at VPHS take the ACT for free? Today, all juniors took the ACT at school. Our freshmen took the PreACT 8/9 and our sophomores took the PreACT. Our seniors took the WorkKeys assessment in the fall. VPSD is always dedicated to providing equal opportunities for student success as well as limitless learning opportunities each day.
Congratulations to Suzann Scott, our Valley Park School District Support Staff of the Year! Thank you, Suzann for proving to be a consistent and dependable source of support for our schools. Suzann is quick to offer help and always welcome visitors with a smile. She is supportive of her colleagues, works hard, and celebrates others. Everyone who visits VPSD Central Office leaves with a smile after interacting with Suzann. Thank you again! #VPPride
Congratulations to Kayla LaBeaume, our Valley Park School District Teacher of the Year! Thank you, Kayla for all you do for our students at Valley Park Elementary. Kayla expects excellence from her students at all times in both academic and community endeavors. Dedication and fidelity coupled with her smile and compassion lets students know she cares for them and wants only the best for each one including their personal best. We are so grateful for your positivity and energy each day! Congratulations, Kayla! #VPpride
A heartfelt thank you video for everyone in the Valley Park School District community. We couldn't appreciate you more. Thank you for supporting our school and students by passing Prop B. www.vpschools.org/propbthankyou #VPPride
Today, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible librarians of Valley Park School District! In a world where knowledge is power, you are the guiding stars, lighting the path to discovery and growth for our students. Thank you for your dedication to our students. Your impact reaches far beyond the shelves of your libraries! #VPPride
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Paraprofessionals, or paras, do a little of everything in the Valley Park School District. They support teachers, and classrooms, all while helping supervise students. Thank you for everything you do! You make a difference! #VPPride
Congratulations to our newly elected Valley Park Board of Education members, Yasmin Chittakhone and Pete Coates.
The Valley Park School District School Board provides critical leadership, perspective, and decision-making. We are privileged to have such a committed and talented group of community leaders be a part of our Board of Education.
Yasmin and Pate join the following seated board members: Lisa Finder, Kim Bellchamber, Phyllis Geary, Richard Schmitt and Rebecca Menley.
The newly elected board members will be sworn in at the April 10th School Board Reorganization Meeting. A special thank you goes to Jeremy Miller for his willingness to commit his time, talent, and energy to run for the school board.
We would also like to thank our departing board member Adam Watson for his service to the school board and the students and staff of Valley Park School District. Adam has been an exemplary model of leadership. His student-centered decision-making, kindness, knowledge, voice, and perspective will be missed. Thank you for your service. #VPPride
THANK YOU FOR VOTING! Preliminary (unofficial) election results posted on the St. Louis County Elections website, show that Proposition B has PASSED with 72.9% of voters supporting the zero-tax increase bond issue!
We would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word about Prop B and, of course, all of our community members who took the time to vote. THANK YOU for investing in our facility improvements and the lives of our Valley Park students and helping us continue our tradition of building brighter futures! #VPPride #PropB
Election Day is tomorrow, April 2. Proposition B, the ZERO-tax-rate-increase bond issue is on the ballot for Valley Park School District voters. If approved, Prop B will repair, renovate, and restore every school, classroom, and restroom in our district, modernize many of our learning spaces, improve our safety and security efforts district-wide, and address critical infrastructure needs. We encourage all Valley Park School District community members to exercise their right to vote on April 2.
For more information about Prop B, please visit www.vpschools.org/PropB
PROP B is a zero-tax increase bond issue on the April 2nd ballot. Together, we can continue our nearly 100-year legacy of investing in the lives of our Valley Park students & building brighter futures! Our students and staff deserve safe and modern learning environments that reflect our community's values and aspirations. Let's come together to create a brighter future for our community, where education remains a priority and a passion! vpschools.org/PropB
