VPHS Update
October 19
A Note From Dr. Luhning
VPHS Family,
The end of October has been fun and filled with exciting events. The girls softball team won the first district championship in school history and will play in the state playoff quarterfinal round Thursday October 20th at 4:00 PM at VPHS. Tickets are $8.00 and must be purchased online at: https://www.mshsaa.org/CMSPages/tickets.aspx
Bring it On the musical will have three performances on Thursday October 20th, Friday October 21st, and Saturday October 22nd. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door and online at: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/valleyparktheater/buy-tix?landingMessageSeen=true&priceCode=
Lastly, the Yearbook staff, sponsor Mr. Neal, and the Haunted School Committee will host the return of the Haunted School on Saturday October 29th from 7:00-10:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://valleyparksd.seatyourself.biz
Please continue reading the update below. There are so many great things happening at VPHS, I hope you take time to read about them.
To access the daily announcements you can visit the VPHS website frontpage and access this link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yb6fy79ygucfNN1eZLnhrDYsz8eSKXjKb2-Ypd9DTwg/edit
You can access our school calendar from the VPHS website.
https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/Page/14#calendar545/20220903/month
You can access your student(s) teachers websites from the staff directory on our website:
Our classrooms have been active and our staff continues to spend countless hours creating engaging lessons for our classes. Please keep track of your child's progress in their courses. You can access Infinite Campus Parent Portal here:
https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/domain/83
Parents and Students:
If you experience any issues logging into Infinite Campus, please send an email to: infinitecampus@vp.k12.mo.us
Please note: The "Forgot Username?" and "Forgot Password?" functions only work if you have signed into the portal before, and you confirmed the verification email sent by the system.
Please send an email to the email address above for any issues.
Thank you for all you do to support VPHS!
We are 1 Valley Park!
Dr. Luhning
One Community. One Campus. Limitless Learning.
The Valley Park School District is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment of belonging where personalized learning experiences prepare our students holistically for limitless opportunities, empowering them to make the world a better place.
Softball District Champions
"Bring it On" the Musical
Bring it On the musical opens Thursday October 20th. The cast and crew have been working hard to bring this production to VP. There are many opportunities to see the performance.
- Tickets may be purchased by using this link for Thursday the 20th, Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd show: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/valleyparktheater/buy-tix
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Haunted School
Fall Blood Drive
Our VPSD Fall Red Cross Blood Drive (hosted by the National Honor Society) is Nov 2nd from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM in the High School Commons. Our donation goal for the 2022/2023 school year is 101 units of blood. If we reach our goal the Red Cross will allocate 750 dollars towards a scholarship for graduating seniors. We encourage and kindly ask for your support and generosity in donating blood.
STUCO Sponsoring Movie Night
Heroes Day Breakfast
Senior Fall Bonding Field Trip
Class of 2023 Ekert's Field Trip
Class of 2023 Ekert's Field Trip
Class of 2023 Ekert's Field Trip
Senior Jostens Graduation Meeting
Seniors: Jostens will be here for a short meeting during advisory on Thursday, November 3rd. They will bring ordering packets to take home so you can order Caps and Gowns, announcements and any other Senior gear you might like. South Tech students can pick up the ordering materials on Friday November 4th, in the office.
Jostens will return on Thursday, November 10th, before school, to take your orders.
*Note: You need to at least have a cap, gown and tassel for the graduation ceremony.Chartwell's Food Service
National School Lunch Week has been celebrated annually since 1962, and to this day we continue to recognize the importance of school lunches regarding academic performance and overall health of our young learners. Furthermore, the National School Lunch Program serves over 30 million children daily. During the week of October 10-14, many new menu items were offered, such as, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, built-your-own mac and cheese, and breakfast for lunch. Each were accompanied by various fruit and vegetable sides, like broccoli, citrus, or a garden salad.
October’s Discovery Kitchen theme was “Seed to Table,” in which fresh and local produce is emphasized in the cafeteria. During the month of October, many local vegetable and fruit sides were offered, like seasoned yellow squash and roasted bell peppers. In addition, homemade zucchini and squash chips were shared with students during this month’s Discovery Kitchen sampling event.
From the Nurse's Office
A reminder for parents, if your student is not feeling well with the following symptoms, please do not hesitate to keep them home from school:
- Fever over 100.4 (24hrs without medicine: Tylenol/ibuprofen)
- Cold symptoms (coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion)
- Stomachache and/or vomiting, Diarrhea (vomiting/diarrhea to stay home 24 hours after vomiting is done)
- Sore Throat
- Unexplained Cough/ Shortness of Breath
- Signs of Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)
- Signs of Head lice (persistent itching scalp, nits in hair, or lice present)
- Rash (if present need to be evaluated by physician)
- Covid precautions as well, follow the Healthy Hawk Way.
Campus Visitors/Safety Update
Visitor Management System
Valley Park School District welcomes parents and other community members into our schools for special events, meetings, tours, and other occasions. However, keeping our students and staff safe while at school is something we take very seriously. To increase security at all our school buildings, we have started using the Hall Pass Visitor Management System to track visitors. The system is simple and easy to use. The only thing you need is a government-issued ID. For more information, click here.
To watch a video which shows how the system works please click here:
Athletics
For all athletic and activity schedules visit the VPSD athletic website:
You can access our athletics calendar from the VPHS website:
https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/Page/61
You can access our activities calendar from the VPHS website:
VPSD Care Closet
VPSD Care Closet
If your family is in need of any clothing, shoes, school supplies, etc., we would love to help! We have a Valley Park Care Closet, located here on our campus, to serve your family and help provide you with items you need. The care closet includes items such as: Clothing, shoes, personal care items, backpacks, coats/hats/gloves, school supplies, and much more. If you are in need of any of the above listed items, please feel free to either reach out ot your child's counselor or complete this form and a counselor will reach out to you.
This form can be found on our district website as well under the Parents tab and Resources.
Important Dates
10/20/22-Softball Sectional Game 4:00 PM at VPHS
10/20/22-10/22-Bring it On the musical
10/28/22-Conference Break No School
10/29/22-Haunted School
10/31/22-Fall Break No School
11/3/22-Senior Meeting Jostens Graduation Ordering
11/8/22-Election Day No School
11/10/22-Fall Sports Awards Night
11/11/22-Make-Up 9th-11th Grade Students Students Pictures
11/11/22-Heroes Day Breakfast
12/12/22-12/16/22-Homecoming Week with Pep Rally on 12/16/22
12/17/22-Homecoming Dance
4/6/22-Spring Pep Rally
4/7/22-Prom
5/19/22-Graduation
Counseling Events
October 14-21 was Bullying Prevention Week. The district counselors created dress up days to bring attention to this issue and Dr. Goldberg has created an advisory lesson on bullying prevention that was shared in advisory. Let's continue to make VPHS a safe and supportive place where every student and staff member feels welcome.
High School Counselor
Dr. Emma Goldberg
(636) 923-3645
Post-Secondary Information
-College Application Week October 24th-27th
-Make It Happen Monday the 24th: Students can come to the Student Success Center before and after school to fill out college applications with me. Each application is worth one raffle ticket.
Time to FAFSA Tuesday the 25th: Students can show me a completed FAFSA or confirmation email or attend FAFSA Frenzy during Parent Teacher Conferences to complete their FAFSA. The FAFSA is worth three raffle tickets.
What's SCOIR Wednesday the 26th: Students can come to the Student Success Center before and after school to request their transcripts on SCOIR. Each transcript requested is worth one raffle ticket.
Take a Picture Thursday the 27th: College Spirit Day! Take pictures with other students and teachers who are also wearing college gear! Post it on your Instagram story OR twitter and tag me @VPHSadviser. Each picture is worth 1 raffle ticket.
FAFSA Frenzy during parent teacher conferences on October 25th from 5:30-6:30
St. Louis Internship Program Information Session for Sophomores and Juniors: November 15th- -- during advisory
St. Louis Internship Program Information Session for Sophomores and Juniors: November 15th- -- during advisory
Ms. LaManna Contact Information:
Ms. LaManna Social Media:
Instagram: @VPHSadviser
Twitter: @VPHSadviser
Facebook: Valley Park Adviser
School Pictures
11/11/22-Make-Up 9th-11th Grade Students
Attendance Line
Daily attendance at school is very important. Please make sure your child is arriving on time, and ready to start learning at 7:40am. We appreciate you keeping your student home if they are feeling ill.
If your student is going to be absent from school, please call 636.923.3500, extension 3858. You can also call directly to the HS office at 636.923.3613 or email the HS secretary from an email we have in Infinite Campus for the parent. jdeveraux@vp.k12.mo.us
Safe Schools Helpline
Valley Park School District will now be using The Safe School Helpline®, a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. Available 24/7.
Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 614-426-0240
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE
The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. How do we know it is anonymous?
We have contracted for this service through Security Voice, an outside company with no ties to our school.
Q. How does it work?
A toll-free number has been assigned for our school district. When you dial this number from a touch-tone phone, you will be advised how to leave your information – and not to include your name or other facts that could identify you. Then, record your message.
Q. What type of information should be reported?
Please report any facts, remarks, or actions that could jeopardize the safety of our children, staff, or school. Examples of harmful or threatening behavior might include:
• Bullying
• Violence
• Theft
• Drug or alcohol use and abuse
• Talk of suicide
• Sexual harassment
• Weapons
Q. What happens next?
Security Voice will send a typed copy of your message to the school. The school will then investigate the report, and determine how best to act on it.
Q. When and where can I call?
You may call toll-free anytime, day or night – from a home, mobile or pay phone. Take care that your call is not overheard.
Q. Can this service help troubled students, too?
Yes. If you see a student who is very troubled, or overhear remarks like "I can't go on," please report it. The call will e routed to a Community Counseling and Crisis Center that provides a 24-hour crisis intervention service. Trained counselors are available 365 days per year to talk with persons seeking assistance in coping with suicidal thoughts, depression, or feelings of loneliness and loss. Callers need only press "3" when prompted.
Q. Who can call this number?
Everyone within our school, including:
• Students
• Teachers
• Staff
• Parents
• Administrators
Q. Can I change my message later? How will you know who is calling?
Yes. When you leave a message you are given a case number that is yours alone. Enter that same case number when updating your message or answering additional questions.
Q. How will I know if any action has been taken?
After three school days, call the toll-free number and enter your case number when prompted. A recording will let you know your message was heard and may ask for more information. Your answers will be transcribed and sent to the school administration for further investigation. Administrative actions may sometimes be confidential, but your call is always important.
Here is the link for more information:
Safety and Security / Safe School Helpline (vp.k12.mo.us)2022-2023 District Calendar
https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/cms/lib/MO01947787/Centricity/Domain/4/2022%202023%20School%20Calendar.pdf
Dr. Luhning
Email: rluhning@vp.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/vphs
Location: One Main Street Valley Park, MO 63088
Phone: 636-923-3616
Twitter: @DrLuhningVPHS