High School

Valley Park High School students braved the chill yesterday to explore Triton territory at UMSL. The tour highlighted UMSL's exciting opportunities, including the new School of Engineering and gave students a chance to explore campus life by visiting dormitories, dining facilities, and the Rec center (with a pool!). #VPPride

Big congrats to the 2025 Homecoming King & Queen, Clark Menley and Mai Vilaysack! 👑✨ #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

🎉 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

🎶 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

🌟 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

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.

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

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!

This week’s wintry weather has created particularly challenging road conditions throughout our region. Despite the dedicated efforts of our city crews to clear and treat roads and our phenomenal district staff working tirelessly to prepare our facilities, the lingering icy patches, rough roads, and freezing temperatures have made travel unpredictable and challenging for many. With additional inclement weather anticipated during the morning commute and considering the already hazardous road conditions, we have made the difficult decision to close school on Friday, January 10, 2025, out of an abundance of caution. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we’ve navigated these challenging weather and road conditions this week. We remain hopeful for improved conditions in the days ahead and look forward to welcoming everyone back to learning on Monday. Stay safe and warm.

We are thrilled to welcome everyone back as we kick off the 2025 semester tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th! School will be in session as scheduled, and we are excited to see our students back in the classrooms, ready to learn and grow. A special thank you goes out to the road crews of Valley Park and our incredible Valley Park School District custodial and maintenance teams. Their hard work and dedication have ensured that our roads, parking lots, and facilities are safe and ready for a smooth return to school. We look forward to an amazing start to the semester and can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Due to bitter cold temperatures, hazardous road conditions, and the potential for refreezing, the Valley Park School District will be closed tomorrow, January 7, 2025. ❄️

School is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, due to winter weather ❄️. All after-school activities are cancelled as well. Be safe and stay warm ❄️.

It’s that time of year again! With colder weather comes the potential for school closures. If this occurs, parents, students, and the community will be informed through Infinite Campus, the VPSD website, local news outlets, and social media. Stay warm, Valley Park! #VPpride

🎶✨ What an incredible night at our Winter Choral Concert! Our talented students gave stunning performances, filling the room with joy and holiday cheer. Huge thanks to Ms. Allison Hungate Wood and Mrs. Stephanie Shrum for their amazing direction and dedication to our choral program. 🎤👏We’re also so grateful to our families for their support and for joining us to celebrate the season with beautiful music. ❤️🎵#VPPride

Every Thursday in October Chartwells will feature different menu items from different countries. This Thursday, November 7 we will explore China! Foods Include: “Cantonese Style” Beef & Pepper Stir Fry - Dan Dan Noodles (Sichuan) - Chinese Pineapple Chicken - Green Pepper and Mushroom Pizza - Red Hot Chicken Flatbread - Asian Brown Rice - Caramelized Sweet Potatoes - Cucumber Salad with Soy and Rice Vinegar - Garlic Ginger Bok Choy #VPPride

My Jersey, Your Impact! Check out the our Fall Athletes who gifted a jersey to a VPSD teacher who has made an impact on their lives. Thank you to all our teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students daily! View the video: https://youtu.be/HlHL6bTV_jI #VPPride