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 industrial tech space. Industrial tech education equips students with practical skills, fosters creativity and innovation, prepares them for future careers, and promotes academic and personal development. For more information visit www.vpschools.org/PropB
Have a great Spring Break, Hawks! School closed March 15-22. Classes resume March 25, 2024. #VPPride
Valley Park School District superintendent, Tim Dilg, had a great opportunity to connect with more than 30 community and faculty and staff members last week at our first Proposition B informational meetings. Our next informational meeting about Prop B -- the ZERO-TAX RATE INCREASE bond issue on the April 2nd ballot -- is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday March 14, at Valley Park School District Central Office. Learn more: www.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 upgrades to our baseball field for improved drainage and seating for our Hawk fans and upgrading our existing performing arts center with new lighting and sound. 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
Welcome to a new episode of "Voices," brought to you by the VPSD Student Advisory Team. Join us as two representatives from our Student Advisory Team, Colin Fowler '24 and Angelina Dern '24, had the privilege of interviewing the Keynote Speaker if the Innovate Conference, Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean, the founder of STEM4REAL, a speaker, author, and podcaster. Thank you to Dr. McLean for taking the time to speak with our students! It proved to be an incredible day, showcasing the limitless potential of our hawks! We apologize for the background noise, but we weren't in the studio, we were live on location! Visit www.vpschools.org/voices to hear the newest episode! #VPPride
Help support FBLA compete at the State Competition in April by stopping by Panera TODAY from 4-8PM and grabbing some yummy treats. Show the flyer in the photo or enter the code FUND4U to participate. #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
We express our gratitude to Dana, our school Social Worker, whose influence on social and academic growth is truly remarkable. Dana goes above and beyond the classroom, delving into the underlying reasons for students' academic and behavioral obstacles. Her dedication is evident in recommending effective solutions and offering social services to address these challenges. Thank you, Dana, for your tireless efforts in benefitting our community every single day. #SchoolSocialWorkers #VPPride
Welcome to a new episode of "Voices," brought to you by the VPSD Student Advisory Team. Join us as Dr. Dilg engages in enlightening conversations with Valley Park School District third grade authors, Noah Triplett, Alaina Snow and Camden Miravalle with Miss Bence! Discover more about these published authors and the work it took to write, illustrate and promote their work! Visit www.vpschools.org/voices to listen. #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
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
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 elementary and secondary libraries. 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
As we commemorate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, we extend our appreciation to the dedicated CTE students and staff for their diligent efforts. Explore the infographic for more insights into CTE. Thank you to CTE teachers, Mike Dothage, Kayleen Kriefall, Ruth Koehr, Katie Libby, Jocelyn Puett and Jaclyn Vogel! #VPPride #LimitlessLearning
Today, two representatives from our Student Advisory Team, Colin Fowler '24 and Angelina Dern '24, had the privilege of participating in PodCast Row at the Innovate Conference held at the Marriott Airport. Beyond just attending, they seized the chance to conduct an interview with the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean, the founder of STEM4REAL, a speaker, author, and podcaster. Thank you to Dr. McLean for taking the time to speak with our students! It proved to be an incredible day, showcasing the limitless potential of our hawks! #VPPride
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday was made into a national holiday with the assistance of Stevie Wonder, with special lyrics from his "Happy Birthday" song. #BlackHistoryMonth
Attention, VPES Students! Don't forget that this Friday is Spring picture day! Can't wait to see those Hawk smiles! #VPpride #VPEHawkWay
Public Schools Week is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. Led by the Learning First Alliance (LFA), a coalition of 13 national education groups with a collective membership exceeding 10 million, Public Schools Week invites the education community, parents, lawmakers and others to join us in spotlighting our nation’s public schools and the dedicated individuals behind them. #HereForTheKids #VPPride
Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully conduct open-heart surgery, also opened the first racially integrated hospital in 1891. #BlackHistoryMonth
These 3 candidates are running to fill the 2 open spots for the VPSD Board of Education election on 4/2/24. The candidates appear here in the order in which they'll appear on the official ballot. Read more about each candidate www.vpschools.org/boardcandidates #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
