Valley High School Update

Today is the end of the first semester.

There will be no Saturday School or SMART tomorrow, January 15th.

There is no school on Monday, January 17th.

Second semester begins Tuesday, January 18th with an 8 period day.

We are now in the course registration process for the 22-23 school year. Please talk to your student to make sure you know the classes for which they are signing up for next year.

Beginning Tuesday, January 18th, Valley will begin a building-wide focus on student attendance, particularly unexcused absences. Please watch your inbox for more information.

Valley's Choralation Show Choir and jazz choirs Vocal Point, Vox, and Vocalese will perform tomorrow at Waukee's Star Struck competition. Here is the schedule:

12:40 PM-Vocal Point

1:50 PM-Vox

3:10 PM-Vocalese

6:15 PM-Choralation

We will host an informational trip meeting for Vocal students interested in the Choir trip to England and Scotland for Spring Break 2023 on Sunday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM.

IHSSA Large Group Season is here! Below are important dates for IHSSA students and families:

District IHSSA Contest: January 22 @ Osceola

State IHSSA Contest: February 4/5 @ Valley

All State IHSSA Festival: February 18/19 @ ISU

Saturday, January 15th is the last day to order this year's yearbook, Tiger Tales. Please use this link and order number 3694.

Saturday, February 12th is Valley's Sweetheart Dance at the Horizon Event Center in Clive (old 7 Flags) from 7:00-10:00 PM. Tickets will be $15 and the theme is Love is in the Air!!

Thank you to the parents who have signed up to assist with the Valley After-Prom Committee, though more parents and volunteers are needed for the 2022 Prom as this is an entirely parent-run event. Traditionally, Junior parents have worked to gather donations, determine a theme, plan the event activities, and supervise the event. Without parent leadership, this event will not take place. Please reach out to Valley Associate Principal Shannon Campbell (campbells@wdmcs) for more information.

Chess Club has resumed match play Tuesdays after school in the Media Center.

Students who are interested in poetry, prose or artwork are encouraged to submit their work to Ms. Perry (perrye@wdmcs.org) for a chance to be featured in Valley's literary magazine, Ink.

Prayer Club meets Friday morning at 7:20 AM in Mrs. Stanfel's room, 1607. Come for breakfast, fellowship and prayer.

Join the Greenhouse Club in room 1329 the first and third Wednesdays of each month after school.

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meets Thursdays 3:30-4:15 in room 3422.

Join us for Anime Club every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:30 AM in Ms. Stanfel's Room 1607.