Valley High School Update
Demonstrating the Valley Standard in the 4 A's | 10/25/20
Valley updates for the week of October 26-October 31st
Academics
There will be two additional Professional Development days on 10/30 and 11/13; these are NOT considered school days for on-site nor online learners.
The Writing Center is open Tuesday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM and Wednesday 8:20 AM-2:20 PM in 1108B.
As we begin experiencing inclement weather, here are Valley's time schedules including a two-hour delayed start and a snow day virtual schedule.
Saturday Morning Academic Resource Time (SMART) is offered Saturday mornings 8 AM-12:00 PM in the Media Center to provide academic support for students. Please call 633-4282 upon arriving to the North Main Entrance and a teacher will let you into the building.
Arts
- Tickets are available through reservations either by calling Amanda Pichler at 515.633.4370 or by emailing her at pichlera@wdmcs.org
- Suggested donations are $5 at the door. No money will be exchanged.
- Social distanced seating will be available in groups of 2 or 4.
- Seating will be first come first serve.
- Seating will be capped at approximately 260 or 23% of our capacity.
- Masks are required for all audience members.
For students interested in auditioning for IHSSA (Iowa High School Speech Association) competitions, auditions are November 10 and 11.
Activities
For seniors interested in seeing the Senior Class proof, here is the link to the picture. Also for seniors, here is important Yearbook Info:
Senior portraits are due October 30 by 6 p.m. For portrait requirements, proofing period and other information, please see the link tinyurl.com/2021seniorportrait
Senior baby/recognition ads are due November 20. To design your $50 quarter page ad, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use VHS code 3694. You will find easy-to-follow instructions and you may include several photos and text in your ad.
Club information
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.
Students interested in GSA and LGBTQ, please email Mrs. Freidrichs at friedrichsk@wdmcs.org.
Republican Club meets Tuesday after school in room 2314.
Valley High School
Associate Principals-
Shannon Campbell
Jeff Grassmeyer, Ph. D
Josh Griffith
Megan Thole
Activities Director-Brad Rose
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/valley/
Location: 3650 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 633 4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valley.wdmcs/
Twitter: @vhstigers