“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” – Ola Joseph #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛
At Valley Park MS, our teachers are deepening connections with students through restorative practices! By using circles and structured dialogue, they're fostering trust, well-being, and a sense of belonging. #VPPride #BeyondTheClassroom
🌋 Erupting with Excitement! 🔥Our preschoolers explored Earth's prehistoric past, uncovering the mysteries of dinosaurs, fossils and VOLCANOES! Watching their creations erupt was a blast—literally! 💥Check out the story here - https://www.vpschools.org/article/1996568 #VPPride
The Winter 2025 Newsletter is ready! If you haven't read yours yet, click in to read it now! https://issuu.com/vpsd/docs/winter_2025_education_matters_for_web?fr=sNTM3MTYzNjE0MzI #VPPride
🎓Every one of us has had that one teacher who changed everything. Their impact often goes untold, but before we graduate, we wanted to make sure they know just how much they mean to us. 💙Across the district, teachers were invited to a special podcast with our director of communications. But before recording, they got a surprise: a senior walked in to personally share heartfelt gratitude for the life-changing impact they’ve made. 🌟
Check out the video here: www.vpschools.org/gratitude #VPPride
Kristen Light, VPHS ELA teacher, took part in FOCUS StL, where she collaborated with professionals and explored critical topics shaping media literacy today. Her dedication to professional growth ensures our students benefit from the latest strategies and innovative approaches to combating misinformation. 🌟💡 Empowered educators = Empowered students! ✨ #VPPride
Our 3rd graders are shining in this awesome PBL adventure! 🌟 They are writing their own book about symbiotic relationships in nature, blending science with creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. 📚✨Check it out https://www.vpschools.org/article/1983447 #VPPride
🎉 Huge shoutout to our State Champion Boys Soccer Team! 🏆⚽ Last night, Valley Park’s Mayor Chandra Webster and the VP aldermen honored their incredible achievement with a special proclamation at the monthly Board of Education meeting. 🙌👏 Way to make us proud! #GoHawks
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
🌟 Pass the Hawk Pride was a truly special event! Seniors and kindergarteners came together to celebrate their legacies and reflect on their impacts, showcasing the incredible connections within our community. 🦅💛 It was a meaningful day filled with #VPPride. #OneCampus #VPPride
🎶 Congrats to Kennedy King and Lana Feldman for being accepted into the SIUE Honor Band! After auditioning in December, they joined top musicians, worked with SIUE’s faculty, and prepared a full concert in just one day. Amazing work representing VP with pride! 👏 #VPPride
Every year during the Homecoming game, the National Honor Society hosts a frisbee toss halftime event at the varsity boys basketball game . The objective of the game is to throw a frisbee into a kiddie pool and the first person to make it in wins the prize basket. Frisbee’s are available to purchase during the first half of the game. All proceeds will go to the California Fire Foundation to help with the California Wildfires.
Don't forget to join us tonight at 6:30PM for NAMI's (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presentation in the VPMS Collaboration Room (in the MS building) for a one hour mental health presentation for parents/guardians of middle or high school aged youth. The presentation will include warning signs of mental health struggles, facts and statistics, how to talk to your child, and how to work with school staff. We look forward to seeing you.
🎉 Exciting news! 98 students made the 2nd Quarter Triple A roster by earning As, Bs, and Cs, 95% attendance, and no detentions or suspensions! 🙌 They wore their swag and had a fun lunch last Friday. Congrats to our amazing achievers! 🌟 #LimitlessLearning #VPPride
Just a reminder for our Hawks. With winter wind, weather and seasonal cold temperatures in the future forecasts, here’s a friendly reminder to help students dress appropriately for their commute to and from school. Stay safe and warm! #VPPride
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #VPPride
🎙️✨ New Voices episode alert! Join us as we chat with VPSD's amazing Instructional Coach, Lauren Fahy as she shares her journey, passion for education, and tips for supporting teachers and driving innovation in the classroom. 🎧 Listen now! www.vpschools.org/voices #VPPride
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, 1/20/25 for students in Early Childhood - 12th grade in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 1/21/25.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)will be on campus on January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm in the VPMS Collaboration Room (in the MS building) for a one hour mental health presentation for parents/guardians of middle or high school aged youth. The presentation will include warning signs of mental health struggles, facts and statistics, how to talk to your child, and how to work with school staff. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening!
🌟 Shoutout to our incredible custodial and maintenance team! 🌟Your hard work clearing snow and ice has kept our spaces safe and accessible for everyone. We’re so grateful for your dedication and everything you do. Thank you for being amazing! 🙌❄️🧹#VPPride #WinterHeroes
