Valley High School Update
Demonstrating the Valley Standard in the 4 A's 4/18/21
Valley updates for the week of 4/19-4/24
AcademicsTomorrow is an EVEN black day. Tomorrow, ISASP tests begin! Here is the schedule: Monday, April 19th-8:20 AM-10:50 AM. Tuesday, April 20th-8:20 AM-10:50 AM. Wednesday, April 21st-NO TESTS-regular schedule Thursday, April 22nd-8:20 AM-10:20 AM. Seniors do not have to report to school until the conclusion of ISASP testing. Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 23rd. Returning to a pre-COVID building practice, students have two weeks to communicate with their teachers if they need additional time to make up or reassess an assignment or test. We had an inordinate amount of incompletes at the end of first semester which we can't have at the end of second semester going into summer. Despite vaccinations being more available, masks are still to be worn during school and when on district property. Masks are properly worn covering the nose and mouth. For students seeking resources to help with Social and/or Emotional issues, please click here. If there are any tech issues with Chromebooks, please use this link to request tech assistance. | ArtsValley Drama will be presenting BRIGHT STAR as this year's Spring Musical. The performance dates are April 30, May 1 and May 2. In-Person and Live Stream tickets and reservations can be made at www.midwestix.com or by calling 515.244.2771 | ActivitiesGreat job from Student Council and sponsors Ms. Krois and Ms. Gray for putting on an awesome Prom last night!! World Cultures Club presents International Night this Friday where we celebrate world cultures present at Valley High School. Dance Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, from 6:00-10:00 PM at Valley High School. This year due to COVID, it will take place both inside and outside on Tiger Field. Be part of a great cause in supporting the Child's Miracle Network, Stead Family Children's Hospital! Club information For all students with a green thumb, take a look at the Valley Greenhouse Club! Meet with plant professionals and learn how to grow and take care of plants in the Valley Greenhouse. For more information, contact Nathan Steimel at ns36563@wdmcs.org. FIRST Robotics Competition-Team 6419 ICE has begun the 2021 season. Contact Dean Lange at langed@wdmcs.org for more information.
For more information about Fellowship of Christian Athletes, please send a direct message on Twitter @Valley_FCA or Instagram @valleyhs_fca to sign up. Or talk to an FCA student leader.
Spectrum Club which is Valley's GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) meets on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:15pm in the following Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ojp-shbp-uok For more information email Mrs. Friedrichs at friedrichsk@wdmcs.org Chess Club meets in the Media Center Tuesday after school. Valley Prayer Club meets Friday 7:20 AM-8:05 AM in room 1607. Art Club meets Wednesday 2:50 PM-3:50 PM in room 2333. Please go to room 1321 for more information on Interact Club, a club focused on service. Republican Club meets Tuesday after school in room 2314. Young Socialists is here to help VHS students learn about leftist issues and concepts. things like: Communism, Feminism, Anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more! Meetings are 3:30 PM Mondays in room 2349. Students interested in traveling to Europe should see Ms. Gray or Mrs. Romans for more information. |
Academics
Tomorrow is an EVEN black day.
Tomorrow, ISASP tests begin! Here is the schedule:
Monday, April 19th-8:20 AM-10:50 AM.
Tuesday, April 20th-8:20 AM-10:50 AM.
Wednesday, April 21st-NO TESTS-regular schedule
Thursday, April 22nd-8:20 AM-10:20 AM.
Seniors do not have to report to school until the conclusion of ISASP testing.
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 23rd.
Returning to a pre-COVID building practice, students have two weeks to communicate with their teachers if they need additional time to make up or reassess an assignment or test. We had an inordinate amount of incompletes at the end of first semester which we can't have at the end of second semester going into summer.
Despite vaccinations being more available, masks are still to be worn during school and when on district property. Masks are properly worn covering the nose and mouth.
For students seeking resources to help with Social and/or Emotional issues, please click here.
If there are any tech issues with Chromebooks, please use this link to request tech assistance.
Arts
Valley Drama will be presenting BRIGHT STAR as this year's Spring Musical. The performance dates are April 30, May 1 and May 2. In-Person and Live Stream tickets and reservations can be made at www.midwestix.com or by calling 515.244.2771
Activities
Great job from Student Council and sponsors Ms. Krois and Ms. Gray for putting on an awesome Prom last night!!
World Cultures Club presents International Night this Friday where we celebrate world cultures present at Valley High School.
Dance Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, from 6:00-10:00 PM at Valley High School. This year due to COVID, it will take place both inside and outside on Tiger Field. Be part of a great cause in supporting the Child's Miracle Network, Stead Family Children's Hospital!
Club information
For all students with a green thumb, take a look at the Valley Greenhouse Club! Meet with plant professionals and learn how to grow and take care of plants in the Valley Greenhouse. For more information, contact Nathan Steimel at ns36563@wdmcs.org.
FIRST Robotics Competition-Team 6419 ICE has begun the 2021 season. Contact Dean Lange at langed@wdmcs.org for more information.
For more information about Fellowship of Christian Athletes, please send a direct message on Twitter @Valley_FCA or Instagram @valleyhs_fca to sign up. Or talk to an FCA student leader.
Spectrum Club which is Valley's GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) meets on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:15pm in the following Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/ojp-shbp-uok
For more information email Mrs. Friedrichs at friedrichsk@wdmcs.org
Chess Club meets in the Media Center Tuesday after school.
Valley Prayer Club meets Friday 7:20 AM-8:05 AM in room 1607.
Art Club meets Wednesday 2:50 PM-3:50 PM in room 2333.
Please go to room 1321 for more information on Interact Club, a club focused on service.
Republican Club meets Tuesday after school in room 2314.
Young Socialists is here to help VHS students learn about leftist issues and concepts. things like: Communism, Feminism, Anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more! Meetings are 3:30 PM Mondays in room 2349.
Students interested in traveling to Europe should see Ms. Gray or Mrs. Romans for more information.
Check out our new Valley Vibes announcements! You will no longer receive daily notices, but you can always visit our website to see the most recent posts.
Athletics
Spring Sports are now in full swing at Valley High School! Please check here for COVID-19 protocols for Spring Sports.
Valley High School
Associate Principals-
Shannon Campbell
Jeff Grassmeyer, Ph. D
Josh Griffith
Megan Thole
Activities Director-Brad Rose