Thank you to Officer Mullins, our incredible School Resource Officer (SRO)! SROs play a vital role in keeping our schools safe, building positive relationships and supporting students . We appreciate your dedication to our district every day! #VPPride

“The very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being.” – Toni Morrison #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day, and Tuesday, February 18, for professional development. This applies to all students in grades PK-12. School resumes on February 19th. #VPPride

“Dreams are lovely but they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.” – Shonda Rhimes #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

Join the Valley Park School District Parents as Teachers and Early Childhood families at the Grand Glaize Library on 2/20 6 p.m. Make sure to bring a yoga mat or towel! #VPPride

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” – Thurgood Marshall #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

“Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.” - Beyonce Knowles #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

School will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to predicted timing of winter weather and potentially hazardous road conditions ❄️. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy this traditional snow day! ❄️ #VPPride

A big thank you to Kelly Kaiser, our amazing Gifted Education Teacher, for all she does to support & inspire our students! 💡Your dedication, creativity, & passion make such a difference, & we are so grateful for you! 💙📚#GiftedEducation #NationalGiftedEducationWeek #VPPride

“Have a vision. Be demanding.” – Colin Powell #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

“Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

We’re thrilled to announce that Joe Buckman has officially signed with Culver-Stockton College to continue his soccer career next year! 🏆👏 His hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have led him to this exciting next chapter. Join us in celebrating Joe’s achievement and wishing him the best as he takes his talents to the next level! 💙⚽ #VPPride

Our Medical Interventions students are diving into real-world biomedical science, exploring disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment! Click the link to check out their experiment and read more about their class! https://www.vpschools.org/article/2015005 #VPPride

Would you like to inspire and mentor the next generation? We’re seeking passionate community members to partner with us in providing real-world learning experiences for our students. Opportunities range from offering feedback on student presentations to helping us develop job shadowing and internship programs. Whether you have a few hours to share your expertise or are interested in a deeper collaboration, your involvement can make a lasting impact. Visit www.vpschools.org/communitypartner to complete a short survey and join us in shaping students' future success!

“Character is power.” – Booker T. Washington #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

Congrats, Valley Park Middle School! 🎉👏 Your dedication to character education has earned you the Missouri State School of Character Honorable Mention designation! Keep inspiring kindness, integrity, and respect in your community. 🏆 #VPPride

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm #VPPride #BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚💛