VPMS Explore U - Career Day Connects Students to Career Opportunities
- Click the link to read the article. #VPPride #LimitlessLearningWeekly https://www.vpschools.org/article/2169779
Over two inspiring days, Secondary PE Teacher Katie Alexander explored Marzano’s Instructional Strategies at the New Art and Science of Teaching Workshop! 📚 The keynote speaker delivered dynamic sessions, breaking down 3 categories, 10 design areas, 43 elements, and 300+ strategies with clarity, insight, and real-world examples. Katie is excited to bring these powerful tools back to the classroom! #VPPride #BeyondTheClassroom
Today we send a huge THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Sanford on his retirement! After more than 30 years of service to Valley Park as both a dedicated teacher and trusted bus driver; Dave is wrapping up his last official day with us. His steady presence and dedication have left a lasting mark on generations of students and staff. Wishing you all the best in retirement, Dave! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity
🎉 Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Valley Park School District running smoothly every single day. Whether they’re answering calls, supporting staff or helping families, their dedication and care are felt in every corner of our schools. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff and community. We are so grateful for you! 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #AdminProfessionalsDay
🎶 Take a look and listen to the incredible talent across our district! 🎤✨Enjoy this short video featuring clips from each group that performed at our Spring Choral Concert. From our youngest voices to our high school performers, our students truly shined on stage! www.vpschools.org/choir💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #OneCampus
🚌💛 Today is National School Bus Driver Day! We want to give a big THANK YOU to our dedicated drivers who safely drive our students to and from school each day. You show up with smiles, waves and serve as our Hawks’ first and last greeters of the day. Thank you for making our students' days brighter. You’re such an important part of our school community and we appreciate all you do. 💙🧡 #VPPride
Celebrating the Arts at Valley Park High School - Click the link to read the article. #VPPride https://www.vpschools.org/article/2156067
Congratulations to two of our amazing staff members recognized at the SSD Salutes Banquet! Christian Werner, SSD Classroom Teacher, received the Key to the Classroom award for her outstanding dedication to student growth and Carrie Aydt, who supports our district as an Effective Practice Specialist for Social/Emotional Needs, earned the Lasting Impression award for the incredible impact she makes every day. We’re so proud of you both! 💙🧡 #VPPride #SSDsalutes
In honor of Volunteer Recognition Day we want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible Valley Park School District volunteers! Your time, energy and heart make a lasting difference in our schools and in the lives of our students. We are so grateful for you! 💙🧡 #VPPride
Dr. Paige Overman attended the Launching Principals’ Workshop for Aspiring Leaders through MAESP! This hands-on professional development gave her valuable insight into school leadership. From navigating HR challenges to using data for decision-making. She walked away inspired, equipped and ready for the next steps in her leadership journey! 💙 #VPPride
This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 18, 2025 for students in grades PK-12. Additionally, all district offices are closed. We hope you have a nice weekend! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 21st. #VPPride
🎶 Don’t miss it! 🎤 Our District-Wide Spring Choir Concert is happening tomorrow, April 15 at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Gym!
Enjoy performances from:
🎵 Harmony Hawks
🎵 Middle School Chorus
🎵 High School Mixed Chorus
🎵 Show Choir
Come support our talented students as they fill the gym with music! 💙🧡🎶
#VPPride #OneCommunity
🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate Jill Hayter as our Valley Park School District Support Staff of the Year! Jill is the heart of VPMS. She lifts others up, leads with positivity and makes things run smoothly behind the scenes. From supporting staff and families to handling big projects with grace, her impact is felt every day. Thank you, Jill, for creating a welcoming space where everyone feels seen and supported. Congrats on this well-deserved honor! 💙 #VPPride #SupportStaffOfTheYear #LimitlessLearning
We’re proud to announce our 2025 Valley Park Teacher of the Year — Coach Zach Turner! Coach Turner goes above and beyond to create hands-on, real-world learning experiences that connect with students—from outdoor survival and CPR training to strength, health and more. He builds strong relationships, keeps learning himself and makes every day meaningful and memorable. Congrats, Coach Turner, and thank you for inspiring and empowering our students every step of the way! 💙 #VPPride #TeacherOfTheYear #LimitlessLearning
A group of 25 Missouri educators teamed up with legal experts to explore democracy, the rule of law and the U.S. judicial system. Through hands-on learning—like courtroom visits, case studies and a moot court, they gained fresh strategies to bring civics to life in the classroom. Our Valley Park High School social studies teacher, Emily Krumm, participated last month. “The StreetLaw workshop was one of the most impactful PD experiences of my career,” said Emily. Take a look at the graphic to see how this powerful professional development experience is shaping her teaching. #VPPride #BeyondTheClassroom
Wear your purple tomorrow, April 11th! 💜 April is the Month of the Military Child! 💜Military kids across the country and around the world are making a difference in their schools, youth groups and communities. When we wear purple, we’re showing love and support for all military branches – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Whether they're part of military life for a few years or their whole childhood, these incredible kids deserve to know their communities have their backs. 💜 #PurpleUp #VPPride
Today, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible librarians of Valley Park School District! In a world where knowledge is power, you are the guiding stars, lighting the path to discovery and growth for our students. Thank you for your dedication to our students. Your impact reaches far beyond the shelves of your libraries! #VPPride
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Paraprofessionals, or paras, do a little of everything in the Valley Park School District. They support teachers, and classrooms, all while helping supervise students. Thank you for everything you do! You make a difference! #VPPride
Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities scheduled for this afternoon have been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe. #VPPride
We had so much to celebrate at our last Board of Education meeting! 🎉Our incredible middle school choir earned a 1 rating—the highest possible score—at the St. Louis County Large Group Choral Festival! 🎶We also gave a big shoutout to Jermisha Lewis '26 and Isabel Inman '26, who qualified for State in vocal performance—an amazing achievement! 👏Our standout high school students were recognized in our Student Spotlights for their hard work and dedication and our leadership students stopped by to personally thank our Board members for their continued support during Board of Education Recognition Month. 💙 We’re proud of our students, staff and board members who make our district shine every day. #VPPride #ThankYouBoard
