Greetings!
We had another great week at Valley High School and we are in full swing. Activities are beginning ramp up and our fall sports are well into their seasons. There is quality instruction and engagement taking place in classrooms, and our students have adjusted well to the new initiatives we have implemented. We are also beginning to conduct our safety drills around lockdown, fire and tornado. We truly believe we are the best school in the state of Iowa and our commitment to demonstrating excellence (the Valley Standard) in the 4 A's (Academics, Arts, Activities and Athletics) is testament to that. Let's enjoy the weekend, and whoever you are supporting for the big game, be safe and have fun!
Go Tigers!!!
ACADEMICS
This is the perfect time to establish positive habits and routines for school success! Let's focus on being to class on time and practicing 4CP (Critical Thinking, Continuous Learning, Communication, Collaboration and Professionalism) in all of our classes and interactions.
In order to make sure we have a safe building for our kids and staff, beginning Monday, IDs are necessary to 1.) enter the building and 2.) eat lunch.
- If students forget their ID, they will either need to retrieve it from their car or home before entering the building.
- If they lose their ID, they will be escorted to the office for a new ID. The $5.00 cost will be assigned to their fee statement.
Valley High School is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave school in the middle of the day if they have an open period. The only students allowed to leave during the day are seniors for their 30 minute lunch.
ACTIVITIES
Any student interested in serving on Valley's Principal's Advisory Council, please print and fill out this application. This group meets with Mr. Maxwell on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 AM in the Forum and will discuss building projects and provide feedback around district and building initiatives.
Valley's annual Club and Activity Fair will be Friday, September 16th over the lunch hour. If clubs and activities are interested in reserving a table, please have the sponsor contact Mrs. Campbell.
Homecoming Week is September 19th-24th, and the theme is Destination Homecoming. More to come next week!
Valley's Hall of Honor nomination opportunity will open the Friday of Homecoming, September 23rd.
Chess Club will begin meeting Tuesday after school in the Media Center.
Valley Chem Club will begin meeting soon in 3433. See Mrs. McGrane with questions. Also....
Students interested in Science Bowl, also see Mrs. McGrane.
ARTS
Bakers Dozen annual Fall Nite 'o' Mime is Saturday, September 17th in the PAC. Everyone is welcome and it's FREE!
Auditions for Bakers Dozen are Tuesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 6th after school in the Drama Room 1731. Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to audition.
Friday, September 9th is the last day for A Capella Reign auditions. See Mr. Hudson in 2353 if interested.
Valley's fall play is "Peter and the Starcatcher". Stay tuned for more information.
