High School

Check out all the back to school events coming up next week! We can't wait to see everyone back on the VPSD campus! Visit www.vpschools.org/backtoschool for all your back to school information! #VPPride

Hey VPHS families! Join us on August 15th from 4:30-6:30PM for the high school open house! Grab yourself some ice cream, take a selfie and get ready for the 24-25 school year! #VPPride

Congratulations to our VPHS students who completed their AP testing! More than 60% of national AP testers scored 3 or higher on a 5-point scale, and an impressive 100% of VPHS students scored higher than a 3. Well done! #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

We can't wait to welcome back our Hawks on August 19, 2024! Check out this to do list and visit www.vpschools.org/backtoschool for all the information you need for the first day! See you next month! #VPPride

Class of 2025, it’s time to book your senior picture appointment! Valley Park High School Senior Picture Day is July 8. Click here to make an appointment. https://www-14p.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_wagnerportraitgroup_start.html?ctlsrc2=EIUD3GyEMjgj6uN7hDK0npdRyLIGSw1HRQwmMqDsM8E%3D&src=02m APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. In order to provide each senior with an exceptional experience, WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. #LightsCameraAction #VPPride

This year, the Class of 2024 had 37% earn A plus honors. The A+ Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship that provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend participating public community colleges or vocational/technical schools, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. Congratulations to our A+ program honorees!

Today, students from the Human Body Systems and Forensics classes attended our annual Cadaver Lab Field trip to SLU. The morning began with a pig heart dissection, where students discussed and learned about human heart health in detail. Then, students observed a human body demonstration led by medical students and professionals from the university. The day was very informative, hands-on, and exciting for all! #VPPride

A brief message: Valley Park Theater Department is proud to present the inaugural Valley Park Showdown: an interactive and fun game show experience for and by members of the Valley Park Community. We will be accepting 25-30 applicants (minimum age 10) to participate in games like Family Feud, The Match Game, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? Apply before 3/14 for your chance to be part of the fun! Accepted applicants will be contacted the week of March 18-22. Simply follow the link or scan the QR code to apply. Send any inquiries to smagalli@vpschools.org. #VPPride

REGISTER TO VOTE ... Wednesday, March 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the April 2, 2024 election. Proposition B is a zero-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the April 2 ballot to enhance and modernize our schools, fostering personalized, student-centered, and secure learning atmospheres for all. This deliberate allocation of resources in our district actively promotes student education with ZERO tax increase. 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. For more information visit www.vpschools.org/PropB Anyone can register at 17.5 years of age, but you must be 18 on or before Election Day in order to vote. If you are not registered, we encourage you to complete the Missouri Voter Registration Application on the Missouri Secretary of State website (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterregistration). Every vote counts! #VPPride

Congratulations to our Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) team who qualified to compete at the state LifeSmarts competition and placed fourth! Read all about it here! https://www.vpschools.org/article/1476496 #VPPride

Attention, Valley Park High School Seniors! Applications are now open for the Valley Park Education Foundation Scholarships! All you have to do is apply and the scholarship panel will decide which scholarship you may be awarded. Applications must be completed by February 29, 2024 to be considered. The application can be found at www.vpschools.org/scholarships #GoHawks #VPPride

Homecoming Spirit Week! Join in the festivities by participating in the spirit days leading up to our HOMECOMING GAME this Friday! #VPPride #GoHawks

Students from all across St. Louis County auditioned for the St Louis Suburban Missouri Music Educators Association District 5 Honor Choir. For the auditions, students performed a prepared solo from the required music list as well as sight-reading a musical excerpt. Students with qualifying scores were selected for All District Choir which will rehearse and perform at Pattonville High School on Saturday, November 4. Congratulations to our talented Valley Park musicians Adalee, Isabel and Jermisha! #VPPride

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

Emily Krumm has been an educator in the Valley Park School District since Fall of 2011. Krumm was recently named one of 10 finalists for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. This accolade is given to a civics teacher who goes above and beyond in their efforts to teach students about their rights and obligations as a citizen. Each nominee- who was chosen by students, parents, community members and even other educators- had to write an essay highlighting the role that civics educators play in student’s lives. Mrs. Krumm shared, "Civics education is much more than teaching students about foundational documents and government processes in hopes that they will one day participate when they are older; it is about preparing students to think critically, actively engage in their community, question authority when needed, understand the responsibilities and duties of citizenship, and believe in the change they can bring forth. Young people are too often an under-tapped resource of righteousness and good in our society. We need to harness their passion and ideas to empower our youth. Civics education is all about preparing the next generation of civic servants and leaders, and the students in our classrooms are the future of our nation." Congratulations, Emily! #VPPride

Congratulations to the 2023 VPHS yearbook staff for receiving the Walsworth Gallery of Excellence Award for being a shining example of yearbooks! Attaining this elite distinction is a testament to the commitment, creativity and yearbook mastery our students have achieved. Great job! #VPPride

Spread the word! 2nd annual MATTRESS Fundraiser to benefit the middle and high school MUSIC program! ONE day ONLY! September 16th! The VP gym will be turned into a mattress showroom. All proceeds to help purchase new instruments, sheet music, and trips for students' individual accounts. Tell a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker! We all need a new mattress at some point, why not support the local students and get a high quality mattress at the same time. Test out 30 different mattresses, purchase new sheets or pillows, or take a spin in the massage chair- we'd love to help you get a better night's sleep and help the music program all at the same time! We'll see you on Saturday, September 16th from 10 am - 5 pm. Discounts available with referrals from VP music students.

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