Thor's Report

Valhalla will be celebrating its 50th Homecoming football game on Friday, October 4th. The Valhalla Norsemen, under head coach Wayne Cherry, will take on the Santana Sultans; junior varsity play at 4:30pm and varsity kicks-off at 7:00pm. The Homecoming theme this year is "Golden Anniversary" and the homecoming court will be crowned during the half-time show. Tickets can be purchased in advance on GoFan.co for $11 or at the gate for $10 with cash.

Valhalla Alumni can enter the game for FREE if they complete THIS FORM by October 4th at 2pm.

Valhalla is opening its doors on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Bring the entire family for a picnic on the East Lawn and take a nostalgic stroll through the "Halls of Valhalla" and see how our campus has evolved over the years. Skim through old yearbooks, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, and take memorable photos with Mjollnir, Thor’s Hammer.

This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about the good times, and create new memories with your family.

Limited edition shirts are available for purchase. Shirts are limited in quantity, please order early. Shirts can be picked up at the Homecoming game (during the 1st and 2nd quarter) and at the Alumni Picnic on October 5. We are not able to ship. Click HERE to reserve your today!

MON - Jersey Day: Football vs Futbol

TUE - 1980s Day: Neon & Retro

WED - 1990s Day: Denim & Flannel

THUR - 2000s Day: Hollywood & Tracksuits

FRI - Sunset Colors: Pink (Seniors), Red (Juniors), Orange (Sophomores), Yellow (Freshmen)

Vote for Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, October 4th during social studies classes!

Cherished Memories will be on campus Tuesday, October 1st to capture student/ID photos for any outstanding students. Students without current photos will receive a call slip to Rm 301 and receive their Student ID card right after their photo is taken.

Just wanted to extend a thank you to PTO, staff, and all the teachers who nominated Norse Stars for Q1! Hoping Q2 will be just as great! 19 Norse Stars got to enjoy a special luncheon and receive their recognition certificates and get recognized for their valiant character and upholding our NorseCODE.

Nawal Ably

Leena Adawe

Lucy Bearden

Lyza Cathey

Gabriel Cortes-Aguilar

Haytham Dakheel

Ali Kamal

Kendra Keiser

Elise Matti

Miranda Odesh

Marky Otineru

Marvin Razouk

Haidi Saad

Christian Tomina

Luke Tominna

Katia Trask

Brooke Tucci

Eyad Walid

Skylar Weeden

Save the date for Valhalla's 2nd annual College and Career Night on Wednesday October 9th! The night will include a college and career fair, a counselor info session, and multiple presentations from college, career, and financial aid representatives. This is a great way for students to learn about their college and career options after high school. All grade levels are welcome and the night will kick off at 5pm in Valhalla's Quiet Study.

AP Exam ordering begins this week and ends on November 4th!

• Order forms are available from your AP teacher as well as the Finance Office.
• Students must be registered in AP Classroom in order to purchase an exam. Ask your AP Teacher to verify AP Classroom registration.
• Exam payment must be submitted in person at the Finance Office before 4:00pm on November 4th to avoid the $40 late fee (per exam).
• Additional details can be found on the AP page of the VHS website.

Students and parents/guardians with questions related to exam registration should contact Assistant Principal Kuhlken at vkuhlken@guhsd.net. Questions about Valhalla's Honors/AP program and/or AP Classroom registration should be addressed to Bill Lourey, Valhalla's GATE Coordinator, at blourey@guhsd.net.

If your student is absent, Attendance Notification Calls are sent out at approximately 11:30am and 5pm daily. If you are not receiving these calls, you may want to make sure the Valhalla High School phone number is not blocked on your phone.

Also, we recommend you download the Infinite Campus Parent App. You will receive notifications regarding your student's attendance on a period by period basis.

The last day to purchase insurance for your student chromebook is Tuesday, October 1st. If you are a new VHS student, you can buy insurance for the 30 days after you started school. Chromebook insurance will be sold on the ASB WebStore and in the Finance Office. Once you have purchased it, you can verify your purchase on Destiny.

Chromebook Protection Plan Overview

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Chromebook Protection Plan Order Form

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College application help starts this Thursday, September 19th! Seniors, come to the counseling office every Thursday during 6th and 7th period (once you are out of school) for one-on-one college application help! Bring your chromebook and your questions and counselors will be available to help. We're happy to review apps before you submit or give you tips on how to strengthen your application.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that they will do a gradual rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year, starting with a limited release on October 1st. Unfortunately, it looks like the updated FAFSA won't be widely available to students until December 1st. We will keep you updated with more information. Please note that if you complete the 2024-2025 application currently posted, it will not cover aid for next school year. Please wait to submit until the 2025-2026 application is open.

Throughout the semester, we will have a variety of college representatives visiting Valhalla to meet with our students. Visits are held in the counseling office, unless specified, and students of all grade levels are welcome to attend. Just visit our College and Career Reps Visit page and fill out a quick Google Form to sign up. Students will be sent a pass to attend and are responsible for communicating with teachers regarding any missed class time/work. See below for upcoming visits this week:

Vanderbilt University: Tuesday, October 1st @ 8:30am Sign Up Here

West Chester of Pennsylvania: Tuesday, October 1st @ 9:30am Sign Up Here

University of San Diego (USD): Thursday, October 3rd @ 9:30amSign Up Here

*Due to a high volume of sign ups, the form will close 24hrs before the presentation

• CSU College Night- September 30th @6pm- The Westin San Diego Bayview

  - Register Here! Visit with reps from all 23 Cal State University campuses

• Future Fest- October 19th: 9am-12pm

  - College and Career Fair/Presentations at Cuyamaca College

Attention Juniors/Sophomores: Sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT

Testing Day: Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

(Test is administered on your Chromebook)

Priority registration for Juniors: Sept. 9th - 20th

Sophomores may sign up: Sept 23 - Oct. 11

Deadline to Register: October 11

Practice resources/Info: click here.

Questions? Stop by Counseling or email Mrs. Berg at jberg@guhsd.net