VVSD Staff Spotlight- Stephanie Cate, A. Vito Martinez MS 7th Grade Math Teacher
The mathematics classrooms throughout VVSD are among the best examples of how VVSD works to develop the critical thinking skills of our learners.
The A.Vito Martinez Middle School classroom of Stephanie Cate is just one of the places where the Portrait of a Learner competency of critical thinking is combined with collaborative learning, team problem solving, and the use of vertical learning spaces to encourage interaction and learning growth among students.
Irene King Elementary School Remembers the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
Each year on September 11, Irene King Elementary School welcomes the members of the Romeoville Fire and Police Departments to participate in a remembrance of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
Watch the video of Irene King Principal April Vacik and the 5th Grade Safety Patrol lead the Pledge of Allegiance with the help of VVSD Board of Education Members Victor Zack and Vickie Sutterlin, and VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Wood.
Physicals and Immunization Records Due by October 15
For the 2024-25 school year, all Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students, and students new to Valley View School District, must have a current physical examination and required immunization forms turned into their school’s nurse, no later than October 15, 2024. Current physicals must be dated within 12 months of the school start date, on/after August 15, 2023
All 12th grade students must show proof of having received the meningococcal vaccine.12th-grade entry: two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
Minimum intervals for administration:
● For 6th-grade entry: the first dose received on or after the 11th birthday
● For 12th-grade entry: second dose on or after the 16th birthday and an interval of at least eight weeks after the first dose
Only one dose is required if the first dose was received at 16 years of age or older. No proof of immunity is allowed.
In addition, according to Illinois law, children entering kindergarten or the Illinois school system for the first time must have an eye exam within one year before the first day of school and provide proof to their school by October 15 of that year.
If these documents are not in possession of the school nurse by October 15, your child will be excluded from school until the required documents are received.
If you have any questions, please visit the Valley View School District Website, or contact the school nurse. Appointment cards will not be accepted as proof of a physical exam or immunization. Visit the Student Health Information page at www.vvsd.org for more information.
VVSD Hiring Now for 2024-25 School Year
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 Nutrition Services to Provide Free Meals to Students During 2024-25 School Year
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. For more information, visit www.vvsd.org/food Households may complete a Fee Waiver Form to apply for school fee waivers and other financial benefits. The 2024-25 Fee Waiver Form can be found here: https://www.vvsd.org/families/pay-school-fees.
VVSD Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education Member Elizabeth “Liz” Campbell served as the VVSD standard bearers at this year’s edition of the Bolingbrook Pathways Parade on Sun. Sept. 8.
One of the signs that fall is coming soon are School Picture Days. The photographers visited Pioneer Elementary School on Tue. Sept. 10.
