We begin our end of the school year series profiling some members of the Class of 2025 by visiting the Secondary Transition Experience Program to visit with Adriana Najera, who is one of 20 students exiting the program this spring.

Adriana is planning to continue her education by attending college next year, and will also continue working as a paraprofessional right here in VVSD at the Dr. James A. Mitchem, Jr. Early Childhood Center. Adriana appreciates the caring learning community at STEP and how it has prepared her for success in the coming chapters of her life story.

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The Valley Educational Enrichment Foundation Nine and Dine Golf Outing is fast approaching, and VVEEF would love for you to join in for a day of golf for a great cause. Help VVEEF support the staff and students of Valley View School District on Thu. June 5 at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Shotgun start for the 9 hole scramble will be at 2 pm, with dinner and awards to follow. Raffles and on-course games and contests will all be part of the fun. Spots fill up very fast, so organize your foursome and be ready to register when the site goes live for golfers on Mon. May 5. There are dinner only and sponsorship opportunities available now.

Follow this link https://VVEEFgolf2025.givesmart.com for registration and additional details.

Online enrollment for all returning 2025-26 students and students entering kindergarten is now open.

To be eligible to register for kindergarten, 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 are 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.

Per Illinois Law (Child Health Examination Code, 77 ILL. Adm. Code 665), all children in kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades of any public, private, or parochial school shall have a dental examination. Each child is required to present proof of School Dental Examination or a Dental Examination Waiver by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

The Will County Community Health Center provides regular exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, and education to understand proper dental care.

Call 815-774-7300 for questions or appointments.

The application period for paid student transportation for the 2025-26 school year will open Tue. July 1 and will close Thu. July 31. Seating is limited on a first-come, first served basis and paid transportation students may be removed from routes due to changes in capacity limits. Paid student transportation applications will close for the month of August for the 2025-26 school year and will re-open Tue Sept. 2, pending availability.

Upon notification of acceptance for paid student transportation Visa, MasterCard or Discover card payments for full year or first semester can be accepted over the phone at 815-886-6686 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Paid student transportation rates are as follows:

One student- $575 full year ($287.50 per semester - 2nd semester payment due no later than December 12, 2025.

Two or more students $1150 in full ($575 per semester - 2nd semester payment due no later than December 12, 2025.

Pro-rated Paid Transportation will not be available.

VVSD is still hiring for a wide range of positions for the 2025-26 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’s facilities operations has several summer temporary job opportunities currently available. These positions are for eight hours per day, five days a week, late spring through summer. For most positions, the hours are 6:30 am- 3 pm, Monday-Friday with starting pay at $15 per hour. Additional dates may include VVSD’s fall and spring breaks, as needed.

The positions being offered will assist in a variety of functions under the direction of supervisors, including general maintenance, grounds, painting, moving, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other duties in support of District-wide operations.

To view the job openings, full description and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs

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

SUN Bucks is a nutrition program authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. SUN Bucks 2025 will provide a $120 annual benefit to eligible children, via an Electronic Benefit Transfer issuance by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Complete information on this program is available on the IDHS Summer EBT Webpage.

Illinois Summer EBT information is also available via the customer help line at (833) 621-0737. The agency will be able to assist with such things as the card distribution timeline, usage, allowable expenses, and lost or misplaced cards.

Free Summer Meals for VVSD Students Enrolled in VVSD Summer Programs

VVSD Nutrition Services is once again offering FREE summer meals for students attending our summer programs. For more information, visit www.vvsd.org/food

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

In partnership with the Will County Community Health Center, the VVSD School-Based Health Center at Brooks Middle School provides students with access to essential health services, including school physicals, immunizations, and more. To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (630) 679-3844. Summer Hours are Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm.

Upcoming Important School Calendar Dates

Tue. May 27

Middle School Promotion

Wed. May 28

Last Day of School (if no emergency days are used)

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

Thu. June 19

Juneteenth- All VVSD Schools and Buildings Closed

Events for the Coming Week

Thu. May 22

BJ Ward Elementary Field Day 9:30 am

McGee Elementary 5th Grade Promotion 10 am

Pioneer Elementary PTO End of Year Picnic 5 pm

Oak View Elementary End of Year Celebration 5:30 pm

Fri. May 23

Pioneer Elementary Field Day 9:30 am

Tue. May 27

Salk Elementary Field Day Grades 3-5 9:15 am

Irene King Elementary Field Day 9:30 am

Salk Elementary Field Day Grades K-2 12:45 pm

Middle School Promotion 6:30 pm

Wed. May 28

Oak View Elementary 5th Grade Music Performance 9 am

Hermansen Elementary 5th Grade Clap Out and Breakfast 9:15 am

Oak View Elementary 5th Grade Clap Out 10:15 am

Irene King Elementary 5th Grade Awards 1 pm

BJ Ward Elementary 5th Grade Awards 1 pm

RC Hill Elementary 5th Grade Clap Out 1:30 pm

Salk Elementary 5th Grade Clap Out 1:45 pm

Pioneer Elementary 5th Grade & Retiree Clap Out 1:50 pm

Irene King Elementary 5th Grade Clap Out 2 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.

White Oak Library District

The White Oak Library District operates branch libraries in Romeoville, Crest Hill, and Lockport. We have a lot of fun and free activities for tweens and teens, and you can check out our program offerings here. If you still have little ones at home, make sure to check out our free morning programs geared towards pre-school aged kids. We also have books, magazines, movies, and video games you can borrow. We even have a ton of virtual content you can borrow right from home. Check our website for all that we have to offer.

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.

Midwest University Dental Institute

Join the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois for a day of FREE dental care and education for children ages 5 to 15 Tue. April 1 - Fri. April 4. Free dental care may include oral exams, fluoride, and possible x-rays. Services will be provided by appointment only, by dental students supervised by our faculty dentists at the Midwestern University Dental Institute. Plan on being at the event for approximately one to two hours depending on treatment provided. In order to ensure that your child receives treatment during the event, you must arrive at the scheduled time. A legal guardian of the child must be present at all times during the event. Register by Fri. April 1. For questions or to register, call: 630-743-4500. Please state that you are calling for the Give Kids a Smile Event