Kodiak Family Update
08/14/2023 - 08/18/2023
Our Mission: Partners in Learning, Preparing for the Future
From the Principal
Kodiak Family,
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 16th. Wednesday is a late start schedule. We will begin with first period at 8:35 am. We look forward to a great year!
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Kodiaks!
Partners in learning,
Will Schumaker, Principal
AUGUST
14 - Cross Country First Practice @VMS 3:15pm - 4:45pm
16 - First Day of School - Welcome Back! (Late Start Day/Campus opens @ 8:10)
19 - Community Clean up @ VMS 9am - 1pm
22 - VMS Picture Day!
22 - Football vs. Star @ SMS 4pm
24 - Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark @ HOME (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
29 - Football vs. Heritage @ HOME 4pm
30 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
30 - VMS Back to School Night @ VMS 6pm -7:30pm
SEPTEMBER
05 - Football vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS 4pm
06 - Volleyball vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
08 - Volleyball vs. Sawtooth @ SMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
11 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ HOME (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
11 - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm
12 - Football vs. Meridian @ MHS 4pm
15 - Volleyball vs. Heritage @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
18 - Volleyball vs. Meridian @ MMS 4pm
19 - VMS Picture "RETAKE" day
20 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration
21 - Volleyball vs. Star @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
22 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches
25 - Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark @ LCMS (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
26 - Football vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS 4pm
27 - Volleyball vs. Eagle @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
OCTOBER
03 - Football vs. Lewis & Clark @ MVHS (B team 6pm; A team 7:30pm)
09 - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm
10 - Football Championship, top 4 teams, Location TBD
12 - NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences
13 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - End of Quarter 1
16 - 2nd Quarter Begins
20 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches
25 -VMS Blood Drive @ VMS Library 8am to 3pm
Dropping off forgotten or needed items to a student? We have made it easy...
School Lunch Information
23/24 Reduced Lunch Applications available now.
Transportation - Attention Parents
Cascade Transportation has made some EXCITING new changes....
For the 2023-24 school year, several improvements have been made that will help to better serve your students:
Drivers now have turn-by-turn electronic navigation.
Parents have access to an APP that will allow them to know when the bus will be arriving.
Beginning this fall, elementary students will have bus passes that will enhance safety and allow parents to know when and where their children boarded and departed a bus.
Enhanced customer service. Additional trained staff will be able to answer your questions at 208-350-4747. (You will talk to a live person)
Help Desk ticket system. A new “ticket” button on Transportation's home page will allow you to request bus service, address concerns, or pass along information. You will always receive a response to your request.
Things you NEED to know:
1. Parents you must register your student / address on the Traversa Website
2. Your address must be "updated" and correct in PowerSchool.
3. Use the link below for complete information and instructions.
Attendance Policy
Students are allowed six (6) absences per class period during the semester. Students who receive seven (7) absences in any class may lose credit, unless cleared by the attendance office as extraordinary within five (5) days of the absence. Verbal communication must come from a parent/guardian within 48 hours of the absence to prevent truancy. School staff enforces daily attendance and initiates measures to correct attendance problems. (See: Secondary Attendance Policy Code No. 501.10)
Lockers
- Please take a moment to practice how to open a locker over the summer.
- All of our Student "Hallway" lockers have built in locks. Students do NOT need to provide their own lock.
- PE Locks - Students will not be using the locker rooms to dress down. There is no need to purchase a lock.
Student Dress Code
Dress Code
Students must present an appearance that is conducive to an effective learning environment for themselves and their classmates and which does not materially interfere with school operations. Students are expected to demonstrate pride in their appearance, which reflects individually on them and collectively on the school. The Board of Trustees directs the Superintendent to establish student dress code procedures consistent with this policy. The following dress code requirements apply to all students at all locations:
- Clothing must cover the body from the chest to below the buttocks. This includes all private and intimate parts of the body.
- All tops must cover the stomach, back, chest, and torso. Shirts that expose the shoulders must have a strap or fabric that goes over both shoulders and adheres to the other provisions of this dress code.
- The fabric covering all private parts must not be see-through.
- Pants/bottoms with rips, tears, or mesh are acceptable but shall not reveal or expose a private/intimate part of the body nor cause a safety concern (e.g., a tripping hazard because the hem of the pant leg drags on the floor).
- Hats or head coverings are permissible at the middle and high school levels. Head coverings may not cover the ears with the exception of those related to medical or religious exemptions. Hats or head coverings are prohibited at the elementary level with the exception of those related to medical or religious exemptions.
- Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities, including physical education, science labs, career-technical, and other activities where unique hazards exist. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as uniforms, safety gear, footwear or accessories.
- No clothing or accessories may depict prejudice, hatred, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, pornography, or profanity, or denote gang involvement, violence, or illegal activities.
- Secondary students must wear their school-issued student ID/Access Cards and ensure that they are visible at all times.
- Personal accessories must not distract from the school and/or learning environment and not pose a safety hazard to self and/or others.
Principals may designate days when reasonable modifications to this Policy may be made, such as spirit or theme days, etc. Such days must be set by the principal.
Nothing in this dress code shall be construed to restrict or ban a student’s wearing of religious clothing and/or accessories, with the exception of unprotected speech. Parents having religious-based concerns regarding the dress code are encouraged to discuss them with the principal. Any appeals of the principal’s decision shall follow the District’s grievance process.
Dress Code Enforcement
Students in violation of this dress code will be provided with three options to meet the dress code during the school day:
- Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day.
- Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day.
- If necessary, students’ parents may be contacted during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear.
Repeat violations of the District Dress Code may result in further progressive discipline.
It's Going to be a Great Year...
The PTSO store will be open to purchase VMS gear during our Victory Middle School
Back to School Night (Aug. 30th) Located in the Main Hall across from the Gym.
Please check out the Victory PTSO Homepage for our Online Store,
Upcoming Meetings, News and Announcements!
https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/victory-ptso-homepage
Join us for our 1st PTSO Meeting on Monday, September 11th @ 7pm in VMS Library!
KODIAK COACHES DEN
Weekly Updates
Fall Sports
Cross Country begins on Monday August 14th. Every student-athlete must register online using Aktivate. Students will not be able to participate until registration has been completed.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25. Fees can be paid here
Football
Head Coach - Warren Chow email: chow.warren@westada.org
Cheerleading
Head Coach - Chloe Clark email: clark.chloe@westada.org
Volleyball
Head Coach - Malia Hollowell email: hollowell.malia@westada.org
Cross Country
Monday August 14th, 3:20pm – 4:45pm
Head Coach - Matt Moxham email: moxham.matthew@westada.org
For more information, visit our athletics website.
Scott Dew
Career Discovery/Physical Education Teacher
Activities Director
Victory Middle School
About Victory Middle School
Established: 2016
Email: schumaker.william@westada.org
Website: www.westada.org/vms
Location: 920 West Kodiak Drive, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 350-4443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoryMiddle/
Twitter: @VictoryMiddle