Valley Park School District

Last week, amidst the storms, our flagpole rope broke, leaving the flagpole unusable. Our Valley Park Fire Department kindly dispatched their truck to assist in running new strings for our flagpole while also using the opportunity to train an employee on the ladder. Thank you @VPProfessionalFirefighters for being such great community partners! #VPPride

This is a reminder for all Early Childhood Center - 12th grade students that Valley Park School District will be closed April 19, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 22, 2024. #VPPride

Nominate a Special Valley Park School District Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday Calling all students, parents, and community members: Valley Park School District wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a #TeacherProud Tuesday honoree for going above and beyond and making a difference in the lives of students. Nomination form - www.vpschools.org/tpt

Did you know that every junior at VPHS take the ACT for free? Today, all juniors took the ACT at school. Our freshmen took the PreACT 8/9 and our sophomores took the PreACT. Our seniors took the WorkKeys assessment in the fall. VPSD is always dedicated to providing equal opportunities for student success as well as limitless learning opportunities each day.

Congratulations to Suzann Scott, our Valley Park School District Support Staff of the Year! Thank you, Suzann for proving to be a consistent and dependable source of support for our schools. Suzann is quick to offer help and always welcome visitors with a smile. She is supportive of her colleagues, works hard, and celebrates others. Everyone who visits VPSD Central Office leaves with a smile after interacting with Suzann. Thank you again! #VPPride

Congratulations to Kayla LaBeaume, our Valley Park School District Teacher of the Year! Thank you, Kayla for all you do for our students at Valley Park Elementary. Kayla expects excellence from her students at all times in both academic and community endeavors. Dedication and fidelity coupled with her smile and compassion lets students know she cares for them and wants only the best for each one including their personal best. We are so grateful for your positivity and energy each day! Congratulations, Kayla! #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

A heartfelt thank you video for everyone in the Valley Park School District community. We couldn't appreciate you more. Thank you for supporting our school and students by passing Prop B. www.vpschools.org/propbthankyou #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

Congratulations to our newly elected Valley Park Board of Education members, Yasmin Chittakhone and Pete Coates. The Valley Park School District School Board provides critical leadership, perspective, and decision-making. We are privileged to have such a committed and talented group of community leaders be a part of our Board of Education. Yasmin and Pate join the following seated board members: Lisa Finder, Kim Bellchamber, Phyllis Geary, Richard Schmitt and Rebecca Menley. The newly elected board members will be sworn in at the April 10th School Board Reorganization Meeting. A special thank you goes to Jeremy Miller for his willingness to commit his time, talent, and energy to run for the school board. We would also like to thank our departing board member Adam Watson for his service to the school board and the students and staff of Valley Park School District. Adam has been an exemplary model of leadership. His student-centered decision-making, kindness, knowledge, voice, and perspective will be missed. Thank you for your service. #VPPride

THANK YOU FOR VOTING! Preliminary (unofficial) election results posted on the St. Louis County Elections website, show that Proposition B has PASSED with 72.9% of voters supporting the zero-tax increase bond issue! We would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word about Prop B and, of course, all of our community members who took the time to vote. THANK YOU for investing in our facility improvements and the lives of our Valley Park students and helping us continue our tradition of building brighter futures! #VPPride #PropB

Election Day is tomorrow, April 2. Proposition B, the ZERO-tax-rate-increase bond issue is on the ballot for Valley Park School District voters. 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. We encourage all Valley Park School District community members to exercise their right to vote on April 2. For more information about Prop B, please visit www.vpschools.org/PropB

This month is a special time of year when we thank our Valley Park School District's Board of Education members for their selfless volunteerism and commitment to excellence in education. March 2024 is School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor these public servants who serve our students and represent our community. Our board members truly care about each child. They give generously of their time to provide guidance that directly supports student learning and success. Please take a moment to thank our dedicated board members for the work they do to support the Valley Park School District. #VPPride

PROP B is a zero-tax increase bond issue on the April 2nd ballot. Together, we can continue our nearly 100-year legacy of investing in the lives of our Valley Park students & building brighter futures! Our students and staff deserve safe and modern learning environments that reflect our community's values and aspirations. Let's come together to create a brighter future for our community, where education remains a priority and a passion! vpschools.org/PropB

With Proposition B, the Valley Park School District aims to enhance and modernize our schools, fostering personalized, student-centered, and secure learning atmospheres for all. An example of one potential project includes upgrading baseball field area, especially addressing drainage issues to keep our students and our teams able to use the outdoor space. 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

Hats off to Elizabeth Papalotzi '24 on flute, Lana Feldman '25 on clarinet, and Jermisha Lewis '26 a soprano vocalist for securing their spots in the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Contest with their outstanding solos. Look forward to their performances at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival hosted at Mizzou on Friday, April 26th. Best of luck to our Hawks! #VPPride

This is a reminder for all Early Childhood Center - 12th grade students that Valley Park School District will be closed March 29, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 1, 2024. #VPPride

Join us on Friday, April 5th when the Valley Park Theater Department Presents The Valley Park Showdown! Community members and students will participate in a variety of popular game shows such as Family Feud, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and The Match Game. Student talent acts will also be featured. You don't want to miss this new event! Questions, contact Sara Magalli at smagalli@vpschools.org. #VPPride

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, March 27th, at 6PM for our Early Childhood Open House. Visit www.vpschools.org/ecc for more information on our Early Childhood program! #VPPride

With Proposition B, the ZERO tax increase bond issue, the Valley Park School District aims to enhance and modernize our schools, fostering personalized, student-centered, and secure learning atmospheres for all. An example of one potential project includes upgrades to our special education, counseling and reading rooms. Upgrades to these areas are essential investments that can positively impact the educational experiences and outcomes of students with diverse needs, as well as contribute to the overall well-being and success of the school community. For more information visit www.vpschools.org/PropB