Valley Park School District
Early Childhood Center & Kindergarten registration NOW OPEN!
Early Childhood:
Half Day & Full Day Ages 3-5
Visit: www.vpschools.org/ecc
Kindergarten:
Free full day.
Students must be 5 by July 31. Visit: www.vpschools.org/kindergarten
Rootedinthespiritoftogetherness,theannualGoldenClub BreakfasthasbecomeacherishedtraditionintheValleyPark community,celebratingunity,talentandjoy.HostedattheValley ParkSchoolDistrictFieldHouse,thisspecialeventbringsstudents andcommunitymemberstogetherforamorningofvibrant performances,adeliciousbreakfastandasharedappreciationfor ourtalentedstudents.Thisyear’sgatheringshowcaseddelightful actsbyourthird-gradeandearlychildhoodstudents,aswellas impressiveperformancesbythesecondarychoirsandsoloband musicians.
Aswelookforwardtonextyear'sedition,theGoldenClubBreakfast remainsatestamenttotheimportanceoffosteringrelationships withourfellowcommunitymembersandmakesourcommunity trulygolden Toseethephotosfromthemorning,pleasevisit www.vpschools.org/gcbreakfast
Valley Park FCCLA Takes First Place at Missouri LifeSmarts Quiz Bowl, Advances to Nationals!
CongratulationstojuniorsLeahGruendler,Steven Ermer,OwenRoyal,PeterGrittini,andBraydon Kieferontheirincredibleachievementatthe MissouriStateLifeSmartsQuizBowl!
OnWednesday,February26,2025,thesetalented studentsfromValleyParkFCCLA(Family,Career, andCommunityLeadersofAmerica)competedin thestatechampionshipandclinchedfirstplace, earningtheirspotattheLifeSmartsNational ChampionshipinChicago,IL,thisApril.
TheLifeSmartsQuizBowlisafast-paced,teambasedcompetitionthatputsstudents'knowledgeto thetestinreal-worldareassuchaspersonal finance,consumerrights,healthandsafety,the environment,andtechnology Thisengaging competitionnotonlychallengestheirskillsbutalso helpsthembuildcriticalthinking,teamwork,and confidenceinagame-show-stylesetting. BestoflucktotheValleyParkFCCLAteamasthey takeonNationals!
South Tech Electronics & Robotics Engineering Students Win Silver at SkillsUSA Missouri Quiz Bowl!
Congratulations to Maggie Lencz ’25 and the South Tech Electronics, Robotics, and Engineering Quiz Bowl Team for securing silver in the SkillsUSA Missouri Quiz Bowl! Their impressive performance has earned them a spot at the State competition a fantastic achievement! Best of luck to you all as you advance to State in Linn, MO, April 10th - 12th.
Congratulations to Jermisha Lewis ’26 (soprano) and Isabel Inman ’26 (alto) for earning their welldeserved spots in the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Contest with their exceptional solo performances! We are excited to see them showcase their talents at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Mizzou on Saturday, May 3rd. Wishing our Hawks the best of luck!
Congratulations to Christian Werner, Awarded The SSD Key to the Classroom
TheKeytotheClassroomAward recognizesteacherswhomakean extraordinaryimpactontheirstudents, colleagues,andschoolcommunities.Thisyear,we arethrilledtocelebrateValleyPark’sveryown ChristianWerner,oneofjusttenoutstanding educatorswhosededicationandpassionhave earnedherthisprestigioushonor.Hercommitment tostudentsuccesshasalsoplacedherintherunning forSSDTeacheroftheYearrecognition.
“Christianhascreatedasafespaceforanystudent whomayneedit,”sharedhercolleagues,DanielleFox andShanaDoerr.“Herkindnaturemakesstudents feelcomfortable,heard,andseen Shehelpsevery studentrealizetheirpotentialandsupportsthemin turningtheirhardworkintoprogress.Astudent recentlycelebratedChristian,saying,‘Mrs.Werner listenstomewhenIneedsomeonetotalktoandis alwaysthereforme.’Sheembodiesbelongingand inclusionineveryroleshetakesonwithintheschool community.”
Congratulations,Christian!Thankyouforyour dedicationtothestudentsofValleyPark.Yourimpact istrulyinspiring!