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SEPTEMBER
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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SEPTEMBER
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The Student Spotlight Program recognizes students for their exemplary academic efforts, character, community service, citizenship, and volunteerism Each month Valley Park leaders will recognize students who demonstrate integrity, empathy, responsibility, and kindness to make the world a better place while maximizing their potential in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to these Hawks!
CONGRATULATIONS, ADISON DURBIN
ALL-METRO FALL SOFTBALL THIRD TEAM
Batted .600 with five homeruns and 28 RBI. Posted a 1.050 slugging percentage.
Dani FloresGarcia ‘30
Jonathan Barrington ‘31
Mark Ulloa ‘29
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Journey Gilmore ‘32
Yazan Al Hamdani ‘35
Jocelyn Puett VPHS Science
Brandi Greenhaw Kindergarten
James Bielicke VPMS P E
Emily Krumm VPHS Social Studies
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Talley Schumacher ‘34
Ashlyn Long ‘33
Elana Feldman ‘25
Gavin Mann ‘26
Emily Sieges ‘25
Audrey Gray ‘37
Wyatt Pulliam ‘36
HISTORY MADE: FIRST-EVER BOYS' SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
First area public school to win Class 1 State Title
Tom Probst - MSHSAA Class 1 Coach of the Year
Will Geary
Class 1 Player of the Year
1st Team All-Metro
Championship Site Record for goals (7) and total points (15)
New Missouri State Record with 364 career points
Cooper Bellchamber - Class 1 Defensive Player of the Year
Joe Buckman- 1st Team All-State
Clark Menley- 2nd Team All-State
Steven Ermer- Honorable Mention All-State
"Heartfelt and Fun: Students Shine in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"
High school and middle school students delivered a heartwarming performance of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, showcasing both humor and warm moments. The cast and crew impressed the audience with their acting, singing and the crew’s ability to operate the creative set.
Each act brought simple yet thoughtful life lessons to the stage, from kindness to forgiveness, leaving the audience smiling and reflective. The students’ energy and authenticity made the production a joy to watch a true testament to their talent and teamwork. Bravo to all involved!
CommunityConnections:ExperiencethestrengthofVPSD'spartnershipswithitscommunitythroughinspiring storiesthathighlightmeaningfulcollaborationandmutualsupport,demonstratinghowthedistrictandits k h lf andempoweroneanother.
MAKING CHARITABLE DONATIONS FROM YOUR IRA TO THE VALLEY PARK EDUCATION FOUNDATION MAY BE A VERY SMART DECISION.
Can you give money to the Valley Park Education Foundation (VPEF) using your IRA? For individuals 70 1/2 or olderthe answer is usually yes. What many retirees don't know is they can donate all, or a portion of their IRA directly to the Valley Park Education Foundation. It's called a qualified charitable distribution or QCD. A QCD can be a very taxeffective way to support VPEF Visit www.vpschools.org/QCD for more information on how to donate from your IRA using a QCD
