VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Wood provided an update to the Board of Education at the January 27 Regular Meeting. Dr. Wood gave an update on long term, near future, and current events in the District. Dr. Wood also shared information on youth leadership projects in the District and community.

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Nadia Gage got her start as a teacher by helping family members who came to the United States from Pakistan enhance their English language skills. So, from a young age, Nadia knew she wanted to be a teacher.

When Nadia was in high school, as is the case with many special education teachers, her journey to become a special education teacher began as a member of Best Buddies.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! All Returning VVSD Students Can Also Register for the 2025-26 School Year Beginning Friday, February 28

VVSD will open Kindergarten registration for the Class of 2038 on Fri. Feb. 28 through the online enrollment process. To be eligible to register, a student must be five years old on or before Sept 1, 2025, and the family must live with VVSD boundaries. Families of current VVSD students will be able to register via their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, while families new to the District will be able to register online. Click here for more details about the enrollment process.

VVSD is also pleased to announce that registration for the 2025-26 school year for currently enrolled students will also begin on Fri. Feb. 28. You can register a currently enrolled VVSD student for the 2025-26 school year by accessing your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

VVSD is still hiring for a wide range of positions for the 2024-25 school year with an emphasis on adding to our teams of paraprofessionals, lunchroom/playground aides and special education teachers.

We are also seeking new team members including guest teachers, bus drivers, operations & maintenance, nutrition services, 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 is hosting three upcoming job fairs specifically for openings with our VVSD Nutrition Service Team. The dates for these job fairs are Fri. Feb. 7, Fri. March 21, and Fri. April 11. All three job fairs are from

10 am- Noon. These job fairs will be hosted on the VVSD Indeed.com website.

VVSD Nutrition Services is hiring for the following positions: General Nutrition Services Team Member, Asst. Kitchen Managers.

Illinois legislation allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute teacher license. The DuPage Regional Office of Education offers the required training, which must be completed prior to licensure. Topics include curriculum, classroom management techniques, school safety, and more.

For more information about becoming a VVSD Guest Teacher, visit https://www.vvsd.org/careers/be-a-substitute

Yeehaw! Get ready to saddle up for the Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation’s Annual Dinner and Auction, happening Fri., March 7 at 6 pm at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Dust off your boots and mosey on down for a rootin’-tootin’ night of fun going full "Wild, Wild West"! Don’t get left in the dust—grab your tickets early before they ride off into the sunset!

VVEEF wrangles up funds for grants that benefit VVSD students and teachers. You can lasso some great items in the silent auction and raffle, or even bid online from your phone at https://VVEEF2025.givesmart.com.

Round up your posse and make sure you’re ready to chow down, sip some sarsaparilla, and dance the night away under the stars.

Don’t miss the wagon train—get your tickets today! To purchase tickets, click here (You can also use this link for donations and to register for our online bidding system).

Romeoville HS English Language Arts Teacher Wendy Streit will be a presenter at the Illinois Reading Conference in Springfield, March 12-14. Wendy will present on the following two topics: “An Introduction to AI: Harnessing AI for the Classroom”, and “When Students Won't/Can't Write ... Now What?”

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

Businesses across Will County are partnering with the Will County Center for Economic Development to offer over 140 paid internships for Will County High School students. Applications are available now and must be submitted by Fri. Feb. 21. VVSD has set up a Google Classroom to support students through the resume building and application process. Student can use this code to join the Google classroom: zumz6a7

Will County CED will also have informational tables during lunch at Romeoville HS on Wed. Jan. 22, and Bolingbrook HS on Thu. Jan. 23 to answer any questions students would like to ask.

Upcoming Important School Calendar Dates

Wed. Feb. 12

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

Mon. Feb. 17

Presidents’ Day- No Classes

Wed. Feb. 26

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

Events for the Coming Week

Thu. Jan. 30

Hermansen Elementary Family Math Night 5 pm

Thu. Feb. 6

VVSD Middle School STEMcathlon at Romeoville HS 5 pm

Bolingbrook HS 9th Grade & Concert Band Concerts 6 pm

Bolingbrook HS Wind & Symphonic Band Concerts 7:30 pm

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

Take flight with Reading Dragons & Friends. Earn unique trading cards and battle your friends. For every 30 minutes you read, you will receive one card. The more you read, the more cards you earn. You can also earn cards by attending special events and completing reading challenges throughout the year. For kids in grades K–5. Stop by Fountaindale Library's Children's Services Desk to sign up today! Learn more at fountaindale.org/dragons.

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.