Congratulations to:
🔹 Peter Grittini '26 – Healthcare Administration
🔹 Meghan Cadorna '27, Jennifer Hernandez-Pena '27, and Payton Rossi '27 – Mental Health Promotion
🔹 Kamini Yallapragada '27 – Clinical Laboratory Science
We are especially proud to celebrate Kamini for earning a TOP 10 finish in Clinical Laboratory Science!
Kamini competed against the top 80 students in the nation, advanced to the top 36 for a hands-on skills demonstration at Indiana University, and was recognized on the international stage at the awards ceremony.
We are incredibly proud of all of our HOSA students for representing Valley Park with excellence, professionalism and dedication. Congratulations on an outstanding week of competition! 💙🧡
#VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🎉 Congratulations to our incredible educators who were selected to serve at this year's AP Reading! The AP Reading brings together educators from across the country to score Advanced Placement exams and help ensure consistency and excellence in the AP program. This year, Valley Park was represented by:
📚 Mr. Tristan Wood - AP U.S. History Reader (First Year)
🏛️ Mrs. Emily Krumm - AP U.S. Government & Politics Table Leader (Fifth Year)
As an AP Reader, Mr. Wood scored student responses from across the nation, gaining valuable insight into what distinguishes high-scoring work. Mrs. Krumm served in a leadership role, training, mentoring and supporting fellow AP Readers while helping ensure scoring accuracy and consistency. Their participation reflects a high level of expertise and brings valuable knowledge back to Valley Park High School classrooms, helping prepare our students for future success. Congratulations to these educators on this outstanding accomplishment! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
⭐ 9% Distinguished Scholars
⭐ 13% Rising Scholars
⭐ 36% Early Scholars
These recognitions reflect the hard work, dedication and academic growth of our students as they continue preparing for future success. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the commitment they demonstrate every day. Keep reaching for excellence, Hawks! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning #OneCommunity
This recognition honors a junior who demonstrates dedication to their studies while making a positive impact on classmates, school and the community. Raegan represents the very best of VPHS through her kindness, leadership, work ethic and the positive example she sets for others each day.
We are proud to celebrate Raegan and all she contributes to our One Community. Congratulations, Raegan! 🎉 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
Video here: www.vpschools.org/2026impact There were plenty of smiles, laughter and a few tears as members of the VPHS Class of 2026 opened letters written by families and loved ones before graduation. 💙🧡 Each note was filled with encouragement, memories, pride and reminders of just how far these students have come. Moments like this remind us that graduation is more than a ceremony. It’s a celebration of the people, support and experiences that helped shape each student’s journey along the way. Class of 2026, your Valley Park family is so proud of you and excited for what comes next. 🎓 #VPPride #VPHSClassOf2026
🎉 Congratulations to Jermisha Lewis '26! 🎉 She earned a Gold Medal for her Vocal Solo at the MSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival yesterday at MIZZOU! 🎶🏅We’re so proud of you, Jermisha! 💙🧡 #VPPride
Our Middle School Chorus and Valley Park Vox brought home THREE trophies at Six Flags this weekend:
🏆 VP Vox – 1st Place (Division)
🏆 MS Chorus – 1st Place (Division)
🏆 MS Chorus – Best Overall Middle School Chorus
Even more impressive, our MS Chorus took Best Overall against larger schools from multiple states!
So proud of these students for their hard work and dedication. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
✨ Naomi Baumann – 6th Place, Business Law
✨ Peter Grittini – 2nd Place, Human Resource Management
✨ Peter Grittini – 3rd Place, Public Administration & Management
A huge congratulations to Naomi and Peter for finishing in the Top 10 in Missouri, and an extra shoutout to Peter, who has qualified to compete at FBLA Nationals this June in San Antonio, TX! We’re proud of all three students, Peter, Naomi and Kennedy, for representing Valley Park with skill, confidence and determination. #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
We’re proud of these students for representing Valley Park and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
They are moving on to the Sweet 16 round at the LifeSmarts National Championship and are currently ranked 5th in the nation! We are so proud of their hard work, knowledge and incredible performance on the national stage. Way to represent Valley Park! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️Episode 6 of Voices is here, and it’s all about the impact of the Valley Park Education Foundation on our high school students. Hear from awardees Leah Gruendler '26 and Gavin Mann '26 as they share their experiences at Valley Park High School and what’s ahead after graduation. This episode highlights how community support helps our students grow, explore and succeed. Take a listen and see how our One Community is making a lasting difference 💙🧡 👉 www.vpschools.org/voices
#VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning
VPHS Scholar Bowl is back for the first time since 2019!
🏆 15th at Parkway South (George Doerr ’26: 13th of 150)
🏆 12th at Eagle Invitational + Small School Nationals bid
👏 Brayden Kiefer ’26: 10th
Next up: April 11 & 18! 💙🧡 #VPPride
🏅 Peter Grittini – 2nd Place, Healthcare Administration
🏅 J.J. Currier – Top 5, Pharmacy Science (Alternate)
🏅 Meghan Cadorna – 3rd Place, Mental Health Promotion
🏅 Jennifer Hernandez-Peña – 3rd Place, Mental Health Promotion
🏅 Payton Rossi – 3rd Place, Mental Health Promotion
🏅 Kamini Yallapragada – 3rd Place, Clinical Lab Science
Our medalists are headed to the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis this June! 🌎 We’re so proud of all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to future careers in healthcare. 👏🩺 #VPPride
