Valley High School Update
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October 6th, 2023
October 6th, 2023
Greetings Valley students and families,
I feel it's safe to say that fall has officially arrived! Sweatshirts, turning leaves and shorter days are upon us and that means we are moving well through the first semester. At Valley, a sense of normalcy and predictability have settled in and things are going well.
Take care of each other this weekend, and make sure to appreciate the beauty of the colors of nature for the next few weeks before all the trees are bare.
Mr. Maxwell
ARTS
ValleyFest is tomorrow and we are still recruiting volunteers. With over 400 shifts that need filled, we're looking for lots of people – here is the signup link: http://bit.ly/ValleyFest23
Please feel free to send this signup link to older siblings, extended family, friends and alumni of Valley. The jobs are not difficult – no experience is necessary.
It's time to get your calendars ready for the concert season is upon us!
- The VHS/VSW Orchestra concert is Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM in the Staplin Performing Arts Center
- The VHS/VSW Fall Band Concert is Thursday, October 12th at 7:00 PM in the Staplin Performing Arts Center.
ATHLETICS
Click here for Valley's sports page.
It's time for our Fall sports to start competing! Please take time to support our Spring athletes on the following teams:
Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country
Girls' Swimming
Boys' Golf
Volleyball
Football
ACADEMICS
There is NO SCHOOL Monday, October 9th.
Tuesday, October 10th will be an 8 period day.
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NHS, SILVERCORD, AND GOVERNMENT HOURS OPPORTUNITY
Academic Awards is coming Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM. Recipients are being notified through mail service.
ACTIVITIES
Interested in the United Nations? Join Model UN! We meet Tuesdays at 3:20 PM in room 1626. Email Mr. Gardner at gardnerl@wdmcs.org with any questions.
Chinese Cultural Club is now meeting in room 1351 every other Monday. Contact them at @vhs.chineseclub or jl40095@wdmcs.org.
Valley Young Republicans are now meeting Friday mornings at 7:45 AM in room 2311.
CORE (Community of Racial Equity) is now meeting Fridays @ 3:30 PM in room 3415.
Chem Club has a guest speaker on Thursday, October 19th. Come listen to Christi Wickre from MidAmerican Energy who is a certified Industrial Hygenist in room 3429 at 3:30 PM.
Any student who enjoys writing both prose and poetry, please join Valley's Literary staff at Ink! Magazine. Be a part of a literary community that works to create a literary magazine, explore poetry, and welcomes writers and artists! We meet Friday mornings @ 7:45 AM in Mrs. Moehlis' room (1602).
Do you like show choir but don't want to be on stage? Well, Show Choir CREW is the place for you! Look for the flyers around school for the QR code if you're interested!
Join one of Valley's longest running clubs, World Cultures Club, a club for everyone to explore and share cultures. Meetings will occur every other Wednesday @ 2:45 PM in room 1321 beginning Wednesday, September 20th!
For students who like to share their faith, Valley Prayer Club will begin meeting in room 1607 on Friday's @ 7:20 AM.
Join VHS Chess Club, Tuesdays in the Media Center after school (3:20-5:00 PM).