🎙️ 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
Brains, buzzers and a big comeback 🧠⚡
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
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
Prom Tickets on Sale March 23–27 in the Commons during WIN Lunch! Step into an evening of elegance and style at this year’s Met Gala–themed Prom. Tickets are $45 per person and include a full experience - dinner, beverages, dessert, a photo booth, DJ, dancing, and an unforgettable night with friends. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most memorable events of the year. #VPPride
Congratulations to our VPHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students on their incredible success at the 2026 HOSA State Leadership Conference! 👏💙🧡
🏅 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
🏅 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
Our students were successful at the FCCLA Missouri State Leadership Conference! Congratulations to Daisy Vidal '29, Alex Frierdich '29 and Mark Ulloa '29 for earning Silver in their STAR Event for Chapter Service Project. 🥈This freshman team put in incredible work all year organizing and promoting our Care Closet, making a real difference for others in our school community. We’re so proud of you! 👏 #VPPride
Big congratulations to Moxie Hill, who has signed with Lake Superior State University to continue her hockey career next year! 🏒👏 Her dedication, hard work and love for the game have opened the door to this exciting next step. We’re proud to see Moxie take her talents to the collegiate level and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next. Join us in celebrating this amazing achievement and wishing Moxie the best as she begins her journey with the Lakers! 💙🧡 #VPPride
Our HOSA students are gearing up for state competition! 💙🧡 Junior J.J. Currier is preparing for the Pharmacy Science event, where students demonstrate real-world skills used by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. As part of his preparation, J.J. recently met with a licensed pharmacist to practice skills like compounding an oral suspension, drawing liquid from a vial, and verifying and filling prescriptions. We’re proud of the hard work and dedication he’s putting into representing Valley Park at the state level. Good luck, J.J.! 💊✨ #VPPride
Don’t forget to join us on Wednesday, March 11 for Parent Teacher Conferences. We look forward to connecting with our families and sharing updates on student progress.
Conference Times:
3:30–8:00 PM – In Person
8:00–9:00 PM – Virtual
Special Presentation:
At 5:30 PM, Washington University will present College Financial Aid Information in the Commons. Families are welcome to attend and learn more about planning for college financial aid. #VPPride
South Tech’s STAR Program celebrates students and staff who go above and beyond through kindness, hard work, and the positive impact they make each day. Congratulations to Peyton Whitney ’26, Health Sciences, for being named a STAR award recipient. Peyton was nominated alongside other students from across St. Louis for consistently showing up, helping others, and making South Tech a better place to be. We’re proud of you, Peyton! ⭐ #VPPride
This weekend, students and staff from the VPHS Student Council and Best Buddies Club took the Polar Plunge. Even though the weather was quite nice, Creve Coeur Lake was still a balmy 50 degrees! Together, we raised over $1,800 to benefit the Special Olympics of Missouri. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported us! #VPPride
A huge thank you to Dunham Sales and Service in St. Louis City for their generous donation of four engines for next year’s Small Engine class. Because of their support, our students will have even more hands on opportunities to learn, practice, and build real world skills. Partnerships like this make a direct impact in the classroom and help prepare our students for future careers. We’re grateful for community businesses that invest in Limitless Learning and believe in the power of public education. 💙🧡
Last night’s Board of Education meeting was packed with reasons to celebrate. 🎉We honored our Athletes of the Month, Aubrey Dibble '26 for Girls Basketball and Rose Hagan '27 for Cheerleading, and recognized our VPES VIP Students, Abrar '36, Audrey '37 and Xander '38. So much Hawk Pride in one room. Congratulations to each of you. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity
Our Spanish classes wrapped up their foods unit in the best way possible… with a cooking day! 👩🍳🌮 Students made tortillas from scratch, whipped up homemade guacamole, and even treated themselves to fried ice cream. ¡Delicioso! 😋 #VPPride
Don't forget to join us tonight from 6:00pm-8:00pm for the Valley Park School District night at the Magic House. This is a FREE event! Check in at the main entrance to pick up your scavenger hunt materials! We hope to see you all there! #OneCommunity #VPPride
Peyton Whitney '26 reached a major career milestone, earning her 1,000th rebound. Fueled by effort, positioning and consistency on the court. We are so proud of the work she’s put in to get here. 🏀💙🧡#GoHawks #VPPride
Last night was all about celebrating an incredible group of seniors. 🏀💙🧡 We honored our senior basketball players Tim, Owen, Brayden, Blake, Gavin, Peyton and Aubrey, along with our senior cheerleader, Jermisha. We also celebrated a huge milestone as Tim Coleman scored his 1,500th career point. It was a night full of memories, gratitude and serious Hawk Pride. We can’t wait to see where life takes each of you next. #VPPride #GoHawks
STUCO is taking the Polar Plunge on 2/28 with the Best Buddies Club to benefit the Special Olympics of MO. Please donate to support our students in making a difference for Special Olympics participants across MO: https://support.somo.org/team/797036 #VPPride
Proud of our students for attending The Power of Presence: Leaders Inspiring What’s Next forum. 💬✨ They heard powerful stories of leadership, resilience, and purpose while learning how Black leaders are shaping a more inclusive St. Louis. An inspiring day of reflection, growth, and impact. #VPPride
Big congratulations to our FBLA members for representing Valley Park at the District 9 Conference! 💙🧡 We’re proud to celebrate these students who qualified for the State Leadership Conference next month:
🏅 Hayden Gunter – 4th Place, Business Communications
🥇 Naomi Baumann – 1st Place, Business Law & Public Administration and Management
🥈 Peter Grittini – 2nd Place, Public Administration & Management and Human Resource Management
Shoutout to Gavi Flores-Garcia, Kenn King and Hayden Gunter for placing in the Top 8 in Graphic Design in one of the most competitive categories! District 9 is the largest FBLA district in Missouri, with more than 1,000 members competing in over 75 events. Missouri also ranks among the top five states in the nation for FBLA membership, making this accomplishment even more impressive. We’re proud of your hard work and wish you the best of luck at State! #VPPride
🏅 Hayden Gunter – 4th Place, Business Communications
🥇 Naomi Baumann – 1st Place, Business Law & Public Administration and Management
🥈 Peter Grittini – 2nd Place, Public Administration & Management and Human Resource Management
Shoutout to Gavi Flores-Garcia, Kenn King and Hayden Gunter for placing in the Top 8 in Graphic Design in one of the most competitive categories! District 9 is the largest FBLA district in Missouri, with more than 1,000 members competing in over 75 events. Missouri also ranks among the top five states in the nation for FBLA membership, making this accomplishment even more impressive. We’re proud of your hard work and wish you the best of luck at State! #VPPride
Our Graphic Design class participated in a photo contest with St. Charles Parks and Recreation, and we’re proud to share that Aiden Papan and Blake Whitney were selected as winners! 🎉Aiden earned the LEARN category and Blake earned ICONS, with their photos recognized for the powerful stories they tell. Congratulations to both on this awesome achievement! 👏
