We are so proud of this group who applied, interviewed and were chosen to be a part of our inaugural Student Advisory Team or SAT. The SAT is here to amplify our students' voices as they advise the school board and Superintendent, all while nurturing leadership among our incredible student body! Thank you for your commitment to leadership, civic engagement, and the betterment of our school community. Thank you for helping to shape the future of VPSD. Congratulations! #VPPride
Each month, we recognize two outstanding students for their athletic performances. Recommended by their coaches, these student-athletes have excelled at representing our school and our community and we are extremely excited to share their accomplishments with you. Congratulations to Isaiah and Will for being October Athletes of the Month! #GoHawks! Visit www.vpschools.org/athletics to read about all of our Athletes of the Month.
Reminder that school is closed for Fall Break October 27-30, 2023 . School will resume on October 31, 2023. Enjoy the break! #VPPride
VPSD Parents as Teachers & Early Childhood Program invite YOU to visit the VP Fire Department at 55 Crescent Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088 on November 15, 2023 from 6-7PM. Please contact us with any questions! Michele Fitzpatrick @
mfitzpatrick@vpschools.org #OneCommunity #VPPride
The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards, now in its 34th year, is one of the St. Louis region’s most recognized teacher recognition programs. Emerson is proud to sponsor this program as a way of helping the St. Louis community express our collective admiration and gratitude for dedication to teaching our area’s students. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program annually recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field.
This year, Alexis Mathews, Valley Park High School math teacher was awarded the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. We are so proud of Ms. Mathews for her continued dedication to our students and for demonstrating true excellence in education. Valley Park is lucky to have Ms. Mathews and her continuous energy and dynamic teaching in our High School. Thank you, Ms. Mathews and congratulations! #VPPride
Congratulations to the cast and crew of our VPSD Fall Play, “How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party in 15 Simple Steps.” The students certainly brought all of the ingredients for a successful show to each performance! A special thank you to all the faculty, staff and families who volunteered their time to help make this play such a success! A special shout out to Mrs. Hungate-Wood and Mrs. Magalli for their creative leadership and tireless dedication to the show and our students! Visit www.vpschools.org/15steps to see some snaps from the show! #VPPride
Join us Saturday, October 28 from 7-10:30PM for the annual VPHS Haunted School Event to benefit our yearbook students! The theme is “Halls of Terror." Tickets: $10 at the door. Suggested age for this event is 6th grade and up. Check out the promo video! It's as haunting as the school is sure to be! www.vpschools.org/hh23
Due to popular demand, the Valley Park Theater Department is releasing a limited amount of Rush Seating for our sold out performances of "How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (in Fifteen Simple Steps)". These "Standing Room" seats will be located in the back of the performance space and will include the theatrical performance only, not the dinner. The tickets are $5 and can be purchased on this site: www.vpschools.org/tickets #VPPride
Congratulations, Mrs. Fahy, VPSD's October Teacher Proud Tuesday award winner! Mrs. Fahy teaches math at VPMS. Here are what the nominations said... “She does an amazing job of making math fun and really getting to know her students. " "I'm nominating this teacher because she is always there for her students. She will sit and listen to any problems or questions you have. She's always supportive of everyone, from athletes to art kids. She shows up when she cans and she runs the NJHS program perfectly. She does all of this while taking care of a little one at home meaning, not only is she a good teacher but, she's also a great mother. Lastly, she also knows how to entertain a class. She doesn't give long lectures trying to explain math, she makes fun activities and talks about math. So i believe that Mrs. Fahy should be the teacher for teacher proud Tuesday because of her supporting heart and she is truly a great teacher." On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a Teacher Proud Tuesday honoree for making a difference in the lives of students. Stay tuned for more! #VPPride
The Hawk Run tradition continues! Check out the beginning of the races here: https://youtu.be/xbCHJqEhJRY and stay tuned to social media for the race results and the winners! Thank you to Coach Menley and all our volunteers for their hard work each year to make this such a successful event! #VPPride #OneCommunity
Today we celebrate our Valley Park School District coaches! Coaches represent leadership, mentors, and inspiration. Often, a coach’s words will echo through an athlete’s mind for years to come. Rarely do these coaches even know the impact they’ve had on an athlete until many decades pass. Athletes aren’t the only people who benefit from coaches. In an academic setting, coaches lead individuals and teams in speech, chess, drama, and many other types of competition. Take a minute to thank your coaches!⚽️🏀⚾️🥎🥅⛳️🤸♂️🏆 #VPPride #ThankYouCoaches #NationalCoachesDay
This month is National Principals Month, a time to celebrate and say thank you to the leaders in our school buildings. Valley Park School District principals are the best of the best. They wear many hats, as community builders, instructional leaders and building managers who have a significant impact on the success and well-being of our Hawks. Our building leaders work hard to meet the needs of students, staff, parents and our community. This month, please take a moment to thank your principal for their incredible dedication, support and commitment to student success and professional growth for teachers and staff. #VPPride
Get your nominations in! Nominate a Special Valley Park School District Teacher 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
Get your tickets for, "How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (In Fifteen Simple Steps)." A comedy by Brian D. Taylor. Tickets are only available online. Shows are October 19, 20 and 21 at 7PM in our ES Gym. Visit www.vpschools.org/fallplay for all the info! #VPPride
Happy National Custodian’s Day, we thank them for everything they do to make our facilities shine!
Our custodial team truly goes above and beyond. They are dedicated individuals who care about students and staff, and take pride in the spaces they care for.
Their role is essential and includes frequent sanitation of classrooms and surfaces, in addition to support for the daily needs of staff, parent groups and our community.
Please take a moment today to thank our VPSD custodians for the valuable role they play to ensure that our students and staff have a clean, safe place for limitless learning each day! #VPPride
This is a reminder for all Early Childhood Center - 12th grade students that Valley Park School District will be closed September 22, 2023 for Professional Development. School will resume on Monday, September 25, 2023. #VPPride
Happy #ITProDay! Today we recognize the enormous range of technologies and rapid pace of change IT pros must manage. Our VP IT team handles everything that's thrown their way with ease! Thank you Josh and Mike for keeping the wheels of IT moving forward at VPSD. #VPPride
This week we celebrate #NationalArtsInEducationWeek and the amazing students and teachers who bring works of art to life! Thank you to all art educators, and especially those at VPSD, for developing creative minds and inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders. #VPPride #LimitlessLearning 🎨
Valley Park School District has expanded its partnership with Hazel Health to offer free mental health teletherapy visits for all students at school or at home through Hazel HEART. Like all Hazel telehealth services, parental consent is required. #VPPride Learn more: www.vpschools.org/hazelhealth
Congratulations, Mrs. Robards, VPSD's September Teacher Proud Tuesday award winner! Mrs. Robards teaches Science and Leadership at VPHS. Here are what the nominations said... “I am nominating Mrs. Robards because she is always there to let you grow as a leader and as a person. She creates an environment that is supportive and fun. Mrs. Robards is always willing to step back and let you try new things on your own and let you reflect and use it as a growing opportunity. I'm enrolled in her Leadership Class this year and Mrs. Robards has already given me opportunities to grow as a leader. She is always there to support you regardless of whether it's school-related and she is kind and compassionate. To me, she is the definition of a servant leader. I'm grateful that Mrs. Robards is a part of Valley Park School District." "She encourages me to be my best." "I am nominating Mrs. Robards because I feel that the way she teachers she works for everyone. She is always kind and helping others. She always makes sure we get our work done even when she has to help us with many steps because we don't understand it. She is funny and gives us lessons that keep us awake and engaged in the activity. " "I am nominating this teacher because she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Mrs. Robards teaches with a lot of passion and truly does her best to be creative with lessons. She cares about her students more than anything and always makes sure to put them first. She is a lot of fun to be around and has a very contagious smile. Overall she is a wonderful teacher and Valley Park is lucky to have her." On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a Teacher Proud Tuesday honoree for making a difference in the lives of students. Stay tuned for more! #VPPride
