October 13th, 2023
Greetings Valley students and families,
This weekly communication is coming to you from China as I am attending a global education research conference sponsored by the Global K-12 Education Research Association (K-12 GERA) where I will be speaking on the topic of Principal Leadership on Teachers. Due to the time difference, I'm sending this earlier than usual on a Friday.
China is an amazing country because of the history, the people, the cities, and the culture. At this conference, there are educators from Canada, Denmark, the UK, Singapore, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Russia, Costa Rica, South Korea, Nepal, Egypt and the US presenting, and so far has been an extraordinary experience. Looking forward to being back in the building with our teachers and students!
Mr. Maxwell
ARTS
Here are some upcoming Band events!
- Watch the Valley Marchmasters perform at State Contest (Waukee H.S. 2:25 PM) and Mid-Iowa Band Championships (Ankeny H.S. 9:40 PM) on Saturday, Oct 14th
- Studio Jazz and Jazz Ensemble are celebrating Halloween at the Great Pumpkin Party (Valley Church) on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 6:00 PM.
- Join Jazz Orchestra at Noce Jazz Club on Wednesday, Oct 25th at 7:00
The Vocal Music department is selling Pastry Puffins for our fundraiser through October 20th. Purchase your items here: WDM Valley Voices | Online Fundraiser.
ATHLETICS
Click here for Valley's sports page.
Congratulations to our Boys Golf team for bringing home their 6th state championship last weekend!! Great job fellas!!
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-STATE CHAMPIONS!
Volleyball
Football
ACADEMICS
Monday, October 16th is an ODD Block day.
Academic Awards is coming Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM. Recipients are being notified through mail service.
Are you looking for academic guidance? Look no further! Introducing Gemini, your ultimate peer tutoring platform, connecting students with student tutors for academic support.
To learn more visit: geminico.org
NHS, SILVERCORD, AND GOVERNMENT HOURS OPPORTUNITY
Tiger Snapshots drop-in conferences will be from 4:15-7:25 PM on Tuesday, October 24th. Come meet your student's teachers and strengthen the school-home connection.
ACTIVITIES
Hey Junior & Senior Parents, we need your HELP!!
Your help is needed to plan this year’s After Prom! We’re looking for 20 people to help with planning- decorations, entertainment, volunteer organizer, prizes chair, fundraising, treasurer & marketing. Over 800 kids come to this event, giving them a safe, fun after prom activity. It won’t happen without a committed (and fun) group of parents to plan it! The VHS After-Prom Committee is holding their first Volunteer Meeting Monday, November 6th in the Valley Media Center to share information. Reach out to Kelly Baughman (kellybaughman10@gmail.com) with questions.
Come join Valley GSA every Friday from 3:30-4:30 PM in room 3412! ALL are welcome! Bring a friend! Bring several! Allies welcome!
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).
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).
Principal
David Maxwell
Associate Principals
Shannon Campbell
Josh Griffith
Chris Novak
Megan Thomsen
Activities Director
Brad Rose