VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Wood provided an update to the Board of Education at the August 19 Regular Meeting. Supt. Wood’s report includes a look back at the first day of school in VVSD and reminders about safety and security procedures.

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Sam Galindo is among the many new educators who have joined the VVSD team for the 2024-25 school year. However, Sam is hardly a newcomer to the District. Sam is a member of the Romeoville HS Class of ’18, and in recent years, worked at the Mitchem Early Childhood Center as a paraprofessional.

Sam studied early childhood development at Joliet Junior College and then began working as a parapro. Her co-workers at the Mitchem EC encouraged Sam to earn a teaching degree, which she did by going to night classes at Lewis University while working during the day.

This year, Sam begins her career as a full-time, fully certified classroom teacher.

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VVSD is hiring for a wide range of positions for the 2024-25 school year.We are seeking new team members including teachers, guest teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, operations & maintenance, nutrition services, lunchroom & playground aides, and special education staff.

VVSD’s employment opportunities offer schedules for staff members that are in synchronization with school schedules, making VVSD a great choice for parents who need to have their work schedule match up with the school hours, and Winter and Spring Break for their children. To see all VVSD job opportunities and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs

VVSD students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are offered both a free breakfast and lunch meal each school day during the 2024-25 school year. These meals are offered for free by the National School Lunch Program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2024-25 school year.

No form is needed to receive these free meals. However, families should still complete a Fee Waiver Form to apply for school fee waivers and other financial benefits. The 2024-25 Fee Waiver Form is expected to be available August 1. For more information, visit www.vvsd.org/food

VVSD and Joliet Junior College are offering free English Second Language classes this fall at Humphrey Middle School, 777 Falconridge Way in Bolingbrook.

All students planning to enroll must complete orientation and testing on either Thu. Aug. 29 or Tue. Sept. 3, 6-8 pm at Joliet Junior College, Room 2013, 1125 Romeo Road in Romeoville. Click here to sign up for orientation and testing.

Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 17- Dec. 5 at Humphrey Middle School. Childcare will be available for VVSD families during the classes at Humphrey MS, but not for the orientation and testing at JJC. For more information or assistance with registration, call (815) 280-1333.

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Agenda for the meeting will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Click here to view the Agenda The Meeting is available via live stream on the VVSD YouTube Channel, VVSD365U

Upcoming Important School Calendar Dates

Mon. Sept. 2

Labor Day- No Classes

Wed. Sept. 11

Early Release (Elem 2:15, MS 1:20, HS 12:43)

Wed. Sept. 25

Early Release (Elem 2:15, MS 1:20, HS 12:43)

Events for the Coming Week

Wed. Aug. 28

AV Martinez MS Open House 6-7 pm

Thu. Aug. 29

Bolingbrook HS Curriculum Night 5-7 pm

RC Hill Elementary Welcome Back Picnic & Curriculum Night 5:30 pm

Tue. Sept. 3

VVSD, VNA Northern Illinois Mobile Food Pantry 9 am

Bolingbrook Park District

Bolingbrook Park District residents and Valley View School District students are now able to register for the REACH All-Day Care program. All the information and how to register is located at the following: http://www.bolingbrookparks.org/en/programs/reach-extended-school-care/

Fountaindale Public Library

If you've ever wanted to learn how to code, create your own video game or build a website, now you can with Fountaindale Library's newest eResource, Fiero Code. With Fiero Code, kids ages 8 and older can learn how to code in over 13 different coding languages, including JavaScript, Python, HTML,CSS and more! Get started now at fountaindale.org/fiero.

West Suburban Community Pantry

West Suburban Community Pantry provides emergency food services to people in DuPage and Will Counties through both our in-person and virtual food pantries. We also connect families with other vital resources so they can pursue a brighter future. We are breaking down barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting the nourishment they need to succeed by offering a variety of services. Find out more at WSCPantry.org, or shop for groceries online at VirtualFoodPantry.net

Romeoville Community Pantry

The Romeoville Community Pantry is a community service organization operated by volunteers in the Romeoville community. The Pantry serves anyone who lives in Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield, Lemont, and Crest Hill. The pantry is open every Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clients are asked to provide a current photo ID and proof of residence in order to participate in our services. The location is inside the United Presbyterian Church located at 2 Belmont Drive in Romeoville. Please check the Romeoville Community Pantry Facebook page for any further updates https://www.facebook.com/romeovillecommunitypantry/

Northern Illinois Food Bank

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is conducting mobile food banks and micro pantries in the vicinity in the near future. Please bring bags or boxes. Micro Pantries are designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need and a drop-off point for those who wish to help. Micro pantries are accessible 24 hours a day. To find a Micro Pantry near you visit: http://arcg.is/04LijC

Will County MAPP Food Micro Pantries

Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships conducts micro and mobile food pantries throughout Will County. Click here for more details and a map of locations.