High School

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

Join us Saturday, 10/26 from 7-10:30PM for the annual VPHS Haunted School to benefit our Yearbook class. Tickets are $10 at the door. Concessions available. Suggested age for this event is 6th grade & up. Check out the promo video! www.vpschools.org/haunting24

Today, Ms. Pinney, VPHS Stuco Moderator, brought a group of students to St. Charles High School, where they had the opportunity to shadow the Student Council during their Homecoming Assembly. This experience provided valuable insights into organizing, planning, and leading events. Equipped with fresh ideas, the students are excited to enhance future assemblies at Valley Park High School for years to come! #VPPride #GoHawks

Join us for a special Community Open House on Thursday, October 24th, at 6:00 PM! We’re excited to invite all of our stakeholders to come and see the amazing Prop B updates that were made possible through your support. This event will give you the chance to tour key projects like: 🏫 New Early Childhood flooring and paint 🏫 Middle School flooring updates 🔬 Upgraded science and math classroom furniture ⚾ Improvements to the baseball field 🏫 Plus, see other enhancements like resurfaced elementary floors and a refreshed softball scoreboard that were funded by our general fund! The evening kicks off with an overview of Prop B finances, followed by a preview of exciting projects planned for this year and next summer. Come celebrate the progress and transformation happening in our schools! We can't wait to share it with you. 🌟 #VPPride #PropB

Last night, we celebrated our amazing volleyball and cross country athletes—Peter, Jessie, Selena, Carissa, and Maggie! 🎉 It was a fantastic evening full of memories and VP pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and beyond! 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Shoutout to the Best Buddies club for joining us at the boys soccer game last Friday night! 🎉 They did an awesome job selling stickers and keychains for their fundraiser and helped out on the sidelines grabbing soccer balls. Way to go! 👏⚽️ #VPPride #BestBuddies

Tonight, we celebrated our incredible senior boys soccer players—Amar, Landon, Hadees, Gavin, Clark, Cooper, Joe and Will! 🎉 What a great night filled with memories and VP Pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and in everything to come. 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Tonight, we celebrated our incredible senior boys soccer players—Amar, Landon, Hadees, Gavin, Clark, Cooper, Joe and Will! 🎉 What a great night filled with memories and VP Pride. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and in everything to come. 💪 #VPPride #GoHawks

Every Thursday in October Chartwells will feature different menu items from different countries. This Thursday, October 3 we will explore India! Food includes: Slowly Simmered Chicken Curry - Quinoa with Brussel Sprouts - Basil Curried Chickpeas - Turkey Seekh - Beef Seekh - Sweet Potato & Spinach Vindaloo - Yellow WG Rice Condiments: Cilantro Mint Chutney, Pickled Carrots #VPPride

Congratulations to our September athletes of the month, Will Geary and Naomi Baumann! If you would like to read more about what makes these athletes stand out, visit www.vpschools.org/athletics to read what their coaches had to say! #VPPride

🚍 A huge shoutout to our amazing bus drivers for braving the heat and ensuring our kids get to and from school safely every day. Your dedication and care make all the difference, especially during these scorching days. Thank you for keeping our children safe on the road! 🙌💛 #ThankYouBusDrivers #VPPride

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