District Newsletter for May 10, 2025

Two-Hour Delay Reminder of the final scheduled two-hour delay for students on Monday, May 12. MVCTC students will be bused from the K-12 building ONLY in the morning. Bell schedules for all grades can be found on our website under the Bell Schedules quick link   Valley View Elementary students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade do their best to live to be respectful, responsible, and safe.  In April, the following students were selected for their dedication to the Spartan Way and chosen for Student of the Month!  Kindergarten - Oakleigh P, Freddie B, Ophelia H, Everly W, Rayleigh G, & Sawyer C 1st Grade - Jada S, Emma S, Victoria G, Delilah G, Lyla J, & Maverick D 2nd Grade - Savannah S, Heith S, Carter S, Liam B, Skyler B, Hannah J, & Tommy T 3rd Grade - Trevor T, Kutler G, Jaxx R, Olivia B, Dylan W, & Logan S 4th Grade - Hadley O, Greyson C, Graham S, La'Vaeh L, Quinn M, & Isabella W 5th Grade - Aubrey D, Carter S, Gracie P, Korbin W, Logan D, & Anna K 6th Grade - Hayden C, Rylan G, Bryson S, Logan L, Norah W, & Zeke E   Scholarship Recipients Please join us in celebrating Valley View seniors Brayden Bell and Mary Schade, recipients of the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial Association Scholarship! Each year, this $1,000 scholarship honors the legacy of fallen officers by supporting students connected to law enforcement or pursuing careers in service fields like Criminal Justice, Education, and Social Work. We’re so proud of these two outstanding seniors for earning this meaningful recognition and continuing the tradition of service and integrity.   The Amazing Shake Results! Over the past few weeks our sixth-grade students have taken part in “The Amazing Shake”, a Dynamic competition created by the Ron Clark Academy that builds professional skills like confident handshakes, strong eye contact, active listening, and poise under pressure. Students navigated real-world scenarios, interview challenges, and public speaking rounds. All activities designed to help them present themselves with excellence. We are incredibly proud of all our participants and we're excited to announce our top 12 finalists demonstrated outstanding professionalism leadership and charisma please help us congratulate the following students for scoring in the top 12: Linus Bridewell, Shalom, Cruze Davis, Scarlett Wulber, Gwen McKenzie, Ella Farris, Audrey Rehmert, Carlie O’Dell, Adrienne O’Diam, Aubrey Geres, Rose Lunsford, and Bryson Smithson These students will move on to round two, which consists of testing their professional skills in a social setting with community members. These young leaders are ready to take on the world and it shows. Congratulations to all students for participating and thank you to all of the volunteers who hosted stations. [some 📷 contributed by MCESC Career Navigator Katie Grothaus]     Farewell Celebration for Catherine Abner After 21 wonderful years of inspiring Valley View students with the joy of music, Mrs. Abner is moving on to a new chapter. Join the Valley View Music Boosters in celebrating her incredible contributions to our school community! Farewell Celebration Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Valley View K12 Campus Cafeteria 6057 Farmersville Pike Germantown OH 45327 [Please park at the rear of the building and use the Event Entrance] All community members, current and former students, staff, and families are welcome. Let’s show our appreciation for the music, memories, and magic she brought into our lives. There will be a place for cards or letters of appreciation. You may also mail cards of well wishes to VV Music Boosters at P.O. Box 71, Germantown, OH 45327   Ohio House Bill 96: School Funding Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) threatens funding for public schools by eliminating the Fair School Funding Formula, capping district reserves, and increasing reliance on property tax levies. We’re advocating for local control and we urge you to contact your legislators. HB96 is now in the Senate and could be signed by June 30. Please consider writing a letter to State Representative Rodney Creech and Senator Stephen Huffman. You can find these letters on our website here:  Questions? Reach out to the Superintendent’s or Treasurer’s office.   Valley View Foundation Open House The Valley View Foundation Donor Open House will be Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, in the K-12 Commons. This event, hosted by the Valley View Educational Foundation, serves to thank those who generously donated to enhance the academic lives of our students. It is also a time for donors to view their sponsored areas and plaques. If you'd like to know more about naming opportunities, please consider attending this event. You can also find information by visiting the Foundation's page on the district website: https://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/about/valley-view-foundation/naming   ⭐ 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards ⭐ Save the Date: Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM This May, we will celebrate the 2nd annual SPARTY Awards, which will recognize and celebrate the year in sports for Spartan Athletics. The evening will recognize the accomplishments of all of our athletic programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the evening, we will highlight both team as well as individual accomplishments featuring special categories including: male and female athletes of the year, rising stars, breakout athletes, and many more.  All 9-12 Spartan athletes are encouraged to attend the ceremony with special invitations sent to those athletes who are finalists for the individual awards. We will also recognize our athletes who are 3-sport and/or 4-year letter winners. It will be a great night to celebrate our student-athletes all around.    Upcoming Events 5/12 2-Hour Delay for Students 5/12 Board of Education Meeting 5/13-5/16 8th Grade Washington DC Trip 5/18 Valley View Foundation Open House 5/20 Seniors Last Day 5/20 Sparty Awards 5/21 Senior Awards Breakfast 5/27 2025 Commencement 5/29 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! K-12 Academic Calendar 2024-2025 K-12 Academic Calendar 2025-2026   Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website

Friday, May 09 2025

District Newsletter for May 2, 2025

Incoming Middle School Administration Team Valley View Local Schools is excited to announce a new leadership team at Valley View Middle School for the upcoming school year: Valorie Jones, Principal; Denny Shepherd, Assistant Principal; and Katie Stuck, School Counselor. All are dedicated to serving students in grades six through eight with energy, experience, and a student-first approach. Principal Valerie Jones joins Valley View after five years as Assistant Principal for Madison Schools. Ms. Jones has spent the majority of her career teaching students in grades five through eight and coaching at the high school level. Ms. Jones, a proud graduate of Edgewood High School in Trenton, Ohio, earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Xavier University and her Master’s Degree from Miami University. Ms. Jones is "committed to building strong relationships with students, staff, and the community." She looks forward to continuing the tradition of high academic standards at Valley View Local Schools. Assistant Principal Denny Shepherd, is a familiar and valued member of the Valley View community. Mr. Shepherd started his career at Valley View as an intervention specialist for grades K–6. After fifteen years, he became a Title I teacher and is finishing up nine years as assistant principal of the primary/intermediate buildings as well as the Title I coordinator for grades K–3. Counselor Katie Stuck shifts from working with 4-6 graders to 6-8 graders. She is eager to support middle grade students during this important stage of academic and social development. After spending seven years as an intervention specialist in the juvenile justice system, she completed the school counseling program at the University of Dayton. Ms. Stuck has spent the last four years with Valley View, and she "cannot wait to see what the future has in store!" This new administrative team is looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, leadership, and community-building at Valley View Middle School. Valley View is thankful for retiring Principal Todd Kozarec and Counselor Stephanie Carmack for their dedication and support of our students, and we wish them well in their next adventures.   Spartan Way Winners for April 2025! Check out our Respectful, Responsible, and Safe Spartan Way winners for April! All received a pizza lunch on May 1st! KG: Jase, Autumn, Dane 1st: Tyler, Savannah, Finn 2nd: Jameson, Melody, Austin 3rd: Clint, Jaidyn, Claire 4th: Aiden, Seth, Dylan 5th: Jovee, Armani, Aziah 6th: Rylan, Bexley, Sophia   Farewell Celebration for Catherine Abner After 21 wonderful years of inspiring Valley View students with the joy of music, Mrs. Abner is moving on to a new chapter. Join the Valley View Music Boosters in celebrating her incredible contributions to our school community! Farewell Celebration Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Valley View K12 Campus Cafeteria 6057 Farmersville Pike Germantown OH 45327 [Please park at the rear of the building and use the Event Entrance] All community members, current and former students, staff, and families are welcome. Let’s show our appreciation for the music, memories, and magic she brought into our lives. There will be a place for cards or letters of appreciation. You may also mail cards of well wishes to VV Music Boosters at P.O. Box 71, Germantown, OH 45327   Ohio House Bill 96: School Funding Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) threatens funding for public schools by eliminating the Fair School Funding Formula, capping district reserves, and increasing reliance on property tax levies. We’re advocating for local control and we urge you to contact your legislators. HB96 is now in the Senate and could be signed by June 30. Please consider writing a letter to State Representative Rodney Creech and Senator Stephen Huffman. You can find these letters on our website here:  Questions? Reach out to the Superintendent’s or Treasurer’s office.   Valley View Foundation Open House The Valley View Foundation Donor Open House will be Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, in the K-12 Commons. This event, hosted by the Valley View Educational Foundation, serves to thank those who generously donated to enhance the academic lives of our students. It is also a time for donors to view their sponsored areas and plaques. If you'd like to know more about naming opportunities, please consider attending this event. You can also find information by visiting the Foundation's page on the district website: https://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/about/valley-view-foundation/naming   ⭐ 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards ⭐ Save the Date: Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM This May, we will celebrate the 2nd annual SPARTY Awards, which will recognize and celebrate the year in sports for Spartan Athletics. The evening will recognize the accomplishments of all of our athletic programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the evening, we will highlight both team as well as individual accomplishments featuring special categories including: male and female athletes of the year, rising stars, breakout athletes, and many more.  All 9-12 Spartan athletes are encouraged to attend the ceremony with special invitations sent to those athletes who are finalists for the individual awards. We will also recognize our athletes who are 3-sport and/or 4-year letter winners. It will be a great night to celebrate our student-athletes all around.    Upcoming Events 5/6 Amazing Shake (6th grade) 5/8 Senior Signing Day 5/9 Donuts with Grownups: 5th Grade Edition 5/9 Mud Tug 5/12 2-Hour Delay for Students 5/12 Board of Education Meeting 5/13-5/16 8th Grade Washington DC Trip 5/18 Valley View Foundation Open House 5/20 Seniors Last Day 5/20 Sparty Awards 5/21 Senior Awards Breakfast 5/27 Commencement 5/29 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! K-12 Academic Calendar 2024-2025 K-12 Academic Calendar 2025-2026   Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website

Friday, May 02 2025

District Newsletter for April 25, 2025

Middle School and High School Earn Purple Star Designation We are proud to announce that Valley View Middle and High Schools have been officially recognized as Purple Star Schools for the Class of 2025 by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce! This prestigious designation honors our school’s dedication and commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Meeting the rigorous criteria set by the Purple Star Advisory Board is no small feat, and we are thrilled to be part of this distinguished group. Our military families deserve meaningful support, especially during school transitions, and this recognition reflects our passion for ensuring their success and well-being. The Purple Star designation is valid for three years, and we’re excited to continue this important mission with pride! Congratulations to our Military Family Liaison Heather Keating, Military Family Support Staff members Ashlee Douglas and Nichole Thomas, and everyone else who made this possible! https://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/depart.../military-families   Spartan Way Winners! Fridays are the best at Valley View Elementary because we get to celebrate students chosen for following the Spartan Way: Respectful, Responsible, Safe! KG: Autumn, Taytum, Jace 1st: Owen, Maverick, Tyler 2nd: Adalyn, Melody, Jameson 3rd: Corbin, William, Clint 4th: Lyle, Kooper, Seth 5th: Myracle, Jay Aiden 6h: Rylan, William Sophia   Amazing Shake VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY: Valley View's 6th grade is hosting the inaugural Amazing Shake competition, and we would love to have your help! We are looking for business professionals to host interactive stations on an obstacle course, spending one minute interacting with each student. When the student walks away, you score them based on handshake firmness, eye contact, confidence, common sense, etc. Top students will be selected to move on to the next challenge round.   Volunteers will need to bring a photo ID and arrive at 8:50 AM. Your assignment will be done by 11:30 AM, however, we would like to treat all volunteers to lunch at 11:30 AM, followed by the winner's reveal at noon. So if you are available to stay, please do. Again, we appreciate your support of our staff and students. Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Time: 8:50 AM - 12:30 PM  Location: 6057 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH 45327 Sign up using this link   District Fundraisers & Community Events While Valley View does not send community event information and flyers out via ParentSquare or social media, we do host information on our website here: Community Events. Current Posts: Class of 2025 Yard Signs (ends April 27) Soccer Club Try-Outs VVPTO Spirit Wear Kids Bowl Free Program Culpepper & Merriweather Circus BPA T-Shirt orders Music Boosters Yard Sale The Village Pantry   ⭐ Community Nomination Opportunity ⭐ The 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. There are two awards that we are asking for community input on: Coach of the Year and the Spartan Legacy Award. ⭐Coach of the Year recognizes one of our Varsity Head Coaches for their commitment, dedication, and contributions to their sport for the 2024-2025 school year. ⭐The Spartan Legacy Award recognizes one of our community members for their contributions and support for the Valley View Athletic programs. If you’d like to nominate someone for either of these two awards, you can email Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics, at michael.rasey@valleyview.k12.oh.us. Please put the award name in the subject line along with the name of the nominee: Coach of the Year nominee [name] Spartan Legacy Award nominee [name] Please also include why you feel this person is deserving of the award, describe their coaching style or community contributions, and how they have made a positive impact on their team or community. Feel free to include any accomplishments or achievements, awards or milestones, how they are an inspiration to others, and how they positively affect Valley View athletics. Only nominations from valid email addresses will be accepted. Nominations are due by April 30, 2025.   Upcoming Events 4/25 Concert in the Park 5/2 Donuts with Grownups: 6th Grade Edition 5/6 Amazing Shake (6th grade) 5/8 Senior Signing Day 5/9 Donuts with Grownups: 5th Grade Edition 5/9 Mud Tug 5/12 2-Hour Delay for Students 5/13-5/16 8th Grade Washington DC Trip State Testing Information We have more days of State and AP Testing this month and next. Please note all communication from teachers and building administrators. There are several days when the High School is running a 2-hour delay bell schedule to allow time for testing. K-12 Academic Calendar 2024-2025 K-12 Academic Calendar 2025-2026   Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website

Friday, Apr 25 2025

Lunch Menus for May!

Here you go! The last Lunch Menu for the 2024-2025 school year! Both K-5 and 6-12 menus are attached to this message.  You can also find lunch menus and other food service information on our website at this link: https://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/departments/food-service

Thursday, Apr 24 2025

District Newsletter for April 11, 2025

  Two-Hour Delay Reminder of the scheduled two-hour delay for students on Monday, April 14. There will be one more two-hour delay in May on Monday, May 12. MVCTC students will be bused from the K-12 building ONLY in the morning. Bell schedules for all grades can be found on our website under the Bell Schedules quick link   We encourage everyone in the district to participate in Ohio Military Family Spirit Week as a way to support family members who have relatives serving in the armed forces. This is also a way to support those who are serving here or abroad. Share your theme week photos using the hashtag #PurpleUpOhio and tag Valley View Local Schools, too, so we can share on our social media!   Autism Acceptance Month Students in Ms. Genslinger's 5th-grade class show support and acceptance of Autistic individuals during Autism Acceptance Month. This month "emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance." Thank you to Ms. Day for donating the wristbands! [quote from the Autism Society website]   Class of 2025 Yard Sign Fundraiser Want to show your pride for your graduate? Click the link below to order your Class of 2025 yard sign! Class of 2025 Yard Sign Order  District Fundraisers & Community Events While Valley View does not send community event information and flyers out via ParentSquare or social media, we do host information on our website here: Community Events. Current Posts: Class of 2025 Yard Signs Boy Scout Glow Ball Event Community Egg Hunt Triple P Parenting Meetings BPA T-Shirt orders The Village Pantry   Amazing Shake Last month, we shared information about Valley View's Sixth Grade hosting the inaugural Amazing Shake for our students! We would love to involve you in the program. What’s the Amazing Shake? Teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct him or herself in a professional environment are all an important part of our academic program. Through classroom lessons, challenges, and our volunteers' feedback, students will learn the mechanics of a proper handshake and working the room so that they are able to present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today and in the future. The day begins with over 20 business professionals/volunteers here at Valley View. Each student has to go through an obstacle course, spending 1 minute interacting with each professional. When the student walks away, the professionals scores the child based on handshake firmness, eye contact, confidence, common sense, etc. Top students will be selected to move on to the next challenge round.   Volunteers will need to bring a photo ID and arrive at 8:50 AM. Your assignment will be done by 11:30 AM, however, we would like to treat all volunteers to lunch at 11:30 AM, followed by the winner's reveal at noon. So if you are available to stay, please do. Again, we appreciate your support of our staff and students. Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Time: 8:50 AM - 12:30 PM  Location: 6057 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH 45327 Sign up using this link   ⭐ Community Nomination Opportunity ⭐ The 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. There are two awards that we are asking for community input on: Coach of the Year and the Spartan Legacy Award. ⭐Coach of the Year recognizes one of our Varsity Head Coaches for their commitment, dedication, and contributions to their sport for the 2024-2025 school year. ⭐The Spartan Legacy Award recognizes one of our community members for their contributions and support for the Valley View Athletic programs. If you’d like to nominate someone for either of these two awards, you can email Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics, at michael.rasey@valleyview.k12.oh.us. Please put the award name in the subject line along with the name of the nominee: Coach of the Year nominee [name] Spartan Legacy Award nominee [name] Please also include why you feel this person is deserving of the award, describe their coaching style or community contributions, and how they have made a positive impact on their team or community. Feel free to include any accomplishments or achievements, awards or milestones, how they are an inspiration to others, and how they positively affect Valley View athletics. Only nominations from valid email addresses will be accepted. Nominations are due by April 30, 2025.   Upcoming Events 4/14 Two-Hour Delay for Students (Staff PD) 4/15-4/16 ELA Testing 4/15 Kona Ice (JH/HS only) 4/14-4/18 Military Spirit Week Many Dates in April State Testing for students grades 3-12 5/2 Donuts with Grownups: 6th Grade Edition 5/9 Donuts with Grownups: 5th Grade Edition State Testing Information We have many days of State and AP Testing in April and May. Please note all communication from teachers and building administrators. There are several days when the High School is running a 2-hour delay bell schedule to allow time for testing. K-12 Academic Calendar 2024-2025K-12 Academic Calendar 2025-2026  Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website

Friday, Apr 11 2025

District Newsletter for March 28, 2025

Friday, Mar 28 2025

Spartan Spotlight - week of 3/17

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT  News from the Athletic Department     Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview               March 17, 2025 Monday 3/17 No Athletic Events Tuesday 3/18 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage (Home) vs Legacy Christian - 5:00pm Wednesday 3/19 JV Baseball Scrimmage (Away) @ Carroll - 5:00pm Thursday 3/20 Varsity Softball Scrimmage (Home) vs Ansonia - 5:15pm Friday 3/21 JV Softball Scrimmage (Home) vs Fairmont - 5:00pm Saturday 3/22 No Athletic Events News and Notes HS Track -  Congratulations to Addy Abner, who participated in the national indoor track meet in New York City this weekend.  She placed 11th overall in the 800 with a time of 2:10.93. Her 4x400 team also finished 5th in the nation.  Regarding the spring season, Coach Stoutenborough adds: “The high school track program has been working hard putting their best effort in each day. Only three more weeks and competition starts for both teams. We are excited to see what this season holds for our Valley View Spartans.” 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards returning this Spring! Save the Date:  Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00pm. This May, we will celebrate the 2nd annual SPARTY Awards, which will recognize and celebrate the year in sports for Spartan Athletics. The evening will recognize the accomplishments of all of our athletic programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the evening, we will highlight both team as well as individual accomplishments featuring special categories including: male and female athletes of the year, rising stars, breakout athletes, and many more.  All 9-12 Spartan athletes are encouraged to attend the ceremony with special invitations sent to those athletes who are finalists for the individual awards. We will also recognize our athletes who are 3-sport and/or 4-year letter winners. It will be a great night to celebrate our student-athletes all around.  Community Nomination Opportunity There are 2 awards that we’d like community input on for the SPARTY Awards: Coach of the Year and the Spartan Legacy Award. Coach of the Year recognizes one of our Varsity Head Coaches for their commitment, dedication, and contributions to their sport for the 2024-2025 school year.  Spartan Legacy Award recognizes one of our community members for their contributions and support for the Valley View Athletic programs.  If you’d like to nominate someone for either of these two awards, please email Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics, at  michael.rasey@valleyview.k12.oh.us . Please put the award name in the subject line along with the name of the nominee. (i.e. “name” - Coach of the Year). Only nominations from valid email addresses will be accepted. Nominations due by  April 30th.  Upcoming Parent and/or Player Meetings In an attempt to make all of our students and parents aware of upcoming sports meetings, we will list those here. If a student is even slightly interested in learning more about these sports and what it takes to get involved, we  highly encourage  you to attend these informational meetings. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are still interested in learning more, please reach out to the athletic office and we will get you in contact with the head coach. HS Volleyball Player Meeting -  Thursday, April 10th at 3:00pm  in K-12 Commons/Cafeteria   HS Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting -  Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm  in K-12 Commons/Cafeteria  Please Be Aware of Scams Please be aware of social media scams claiming to live stream our athletic events. Unless it comes directly from the Valley View Athletic Department, the link to watch an event is a scam. We will continue trying to block these scammers; however, there are many of them and some may get through.  SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. The SWBL has added a Middle School site where you can find game results (no scores) for junior high athletics:  http://ms.swblsports.com/ Social Media Make sure to follow the Valley View Athletic Department on our various social media platforms for engaging content and up to the minute developments. Facebook: Valley View Spartans Athletic Department X (formerly Twitter): @SpartansView Instagram: vv_spartans_athletics Athlete(s) of the Week Josh Neal (Boys Tennis) Coach Heistand’s comments: “Senior Josh Neal has been named Captain of the Varsity Boys Tennis Team and has been doing a fantastic job leading the team of 33 players throughout 4 squads (Varsity Blue, Varsity White, JV, and Reserve) thus far this season.  He is projected to play 1st Doubles on Varsity Blue and is striving to repeat his District PostSeason Run, 1st Team All Area Title, and 1st Team All League Title.” Dawson Sears (Baseball) Coach Montoya’s comments: “Dawson is a sophomore, playing varsity baseball for the Spartans. He has shown great effort and leadership during games and practices, always being prepared everyday. His attitude is above standard, always putting the team first over himself and willing to do the smallest thing to make the program better. Dawson works hard in the classroom, establishing himself as a great leader on and off the field.”

Monday, Mar 17 2025

District Newsletter for March 14, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Amazing Shake: Developing Professional Skills ​ Last Friday, 6th-grade students completed the first of four activities as part of the "Amazing Shake" competition: learning about professional skills and the art of the handshake. Over the next month, they will complete other activities highlighting manners, discipline, respect, and how to conduct themselves in a professional environment, all of which will help them present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today and in the future. These skills will be useful when applying for organizational memberships, participating in team sports, interviewing for scholarships, networking, and, of course, job interviews.  On May 6, 2025, Valley View Middle School will host its first Amazing Shake Competition. Created by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, students are introduced to the nuances of professional human interaction. They are taught various skills such as how to give a proper handshake, provide high-quality answers in interviews, and remain composed under pressure.  6th grade students will experience numerous tests and challenges as they interact with community professionals from local businesses in “The Gauntlet,” a creative course consisting of approximately 18 stations. At each station, students will have 60 seconds to provide their best display of professional tact with the hope of earning respectable scores from the community judges. After the conclusion of the Gauntlet, the top 12 students will move onto subsequent rounds, which include “working the room” with local businesses and having lunch with our superintendent.  After undergoing several rounds with each requiring their own level of critical thinking, the winner of the Valley View Middle School 6th Grade Amazing Shake Competition will be named! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Invention Convention Local Competition Results ​ Valley View held their local competition of Ohio Invention League's Invention Convention 2025 this past week on March 11th. There were four inventors presenting their inventions! Here are the standings: 1st place: Peyton Holweger with "Fire Star" 2nd place: Harper Thompson with "Harper's Handy Mail Helper" 3rd place: Kara Pearson with "The Ultimate Animal Feeder" Honorable Mention: Alex Izor with DCS Students and advisors are awaiting the final results and the number of invitations they will receive for the regional competition, which should arrive on March 27. Regional judging begins on April 26. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Blood Drive ​ On Friday, we had almost 40 students volunteer to give blood at the Versiti Blood Center Community Blood Donation Day! Students who donate three times during High School earn a red cord to wear at graduation. We love that our students have an opportunity to support the community in this way! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Business Capstone Class Fundraiser ​ Our High School Business Capstone students, led by teacher Kyle Oldiges, have two new T-shirts available to order! The students created this ad and the order form and will print the shirts! Shirts are $12 (adults, +$ for XXL) and $10 (youth, S/M/L). Payment can be made via cash (exact change) or check (Pay To: VVBPA) to Lori Spencer, Bursar, in the K-12 Welcome Center. (Students can give their order form and payment to Mr. Oldiges.) Orders are due by March 27. Shirt pick-up will be in the K-12 Welcome Center on April 18. A PDF of the order form is attached to this newsletter and is also available on our website at the link below: https://www.valleyview.k12.oh.us/departments/flyers ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Boys Tennis "All You Can Eat" Pancake Fundraiser ​ Saturday, March 22, 2025, 8:00 AM - Noon CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Come support the Valley View Tennis Team! $12 for 2 eggs, 2 pieces of meat, soft drinks, and ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES! Tickets can be purchased online, from any Boys Tennis Player, at Alleyway Cafe, at Germantown Methodist Church, or by calling Coach William Heistand at 937-654-4308. The event is at Alleyway Cafe (35 West Center Street in Germantown), Saturday, March 22, 2025, 8 AM-Noon. Hope to see you there! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Kindergarten Registration Is Underway! ​ Registration for Kindergarten begins with FinalForms. Parents can add their kindergartener to an existing account or create a new account if this is their first Valley View student. The Parent Information Meeting will be on Monday, April 21, at 5:30 PM, in the K-12 Commons, 6057 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH 45327. Parking is behind the building; you will enter through the Event Entrance. You can begin the online registration portion by following this link to FinalForms: https://valleyview-oh.finalforms.com/ Parents will need to visit Central Office, 59 Peffley Street, Germantown, OH 45327, to pick up a registration packet. All registration paperwork needs to be returned to that same office by Friday, March 28, 2025. This is a change from previous years.  If you have questions about the process or want to download any resources, please see the Kindergarten page on our website: https://pkprimaryintermediate.valleyview.k12.oh.us/... or contact Annie Sizemore at Central Office, (937) 855.6581. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ 3/21 End of 3rd Quarter 3/22 Junior High Spring Dance 3/25-3/27 Cheerleading Clinic & Try-outs (grades 6-11) 3/31-4/4 SPRING BREAK! 4/14 Two-Hour Delay for Students (Staff PD) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Did you know you can subscribe to one, a few, or all of our district calendars? Add them to your iCAL or Google Calendar and set up alerts for specific events, so you'll know when Spring Break is or when we have a planned two-hour delay. And, most importantly, the last day of school! [Here is the YouTube link if the video isn't working for you inside ParentSquare] ​ ​ ​ ​ Academic Calendar 2024-2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Community Flyers ​ While Valley View does not send community event information and flyers out via ParentSquare or social media, we do host information on our website here: Community Events. Current Events: Valley View Track Spirit Wear Valley View Tennis Pancake Breakfast VVHS Softball Fundraisers Triple P Parenting Courses The Village Pantry STEAM Camps ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Questions or Concerns? ​ If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website ​ ​ ​

Friday, Mar 14 2025

Spartan Spotlight - week of 3/10

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT  News from the Athletic Department     Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview               March 10, 2025 Monday 3/10 No Athletic Events Tuesday 3/11 No Athletic Events Wednesday 3/12 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage (Home) vs Stebbins - 5:00pm JV Baseball Scrimmage (Away) @ Stebbins - 5:00pm Thursday 3/13 No Athletic Events Friday 3/14 No Athletic Events Saturday 3/15 No Athletic Events 2nd Annual SPARTY Awards returning this Spring! Save the Date:  Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00pm. This May, we will celebrate the 2nd annual SPARTY Awards, which will recognize and celebrate the year in sports for Spartan Athletics. The evening will recognize the accomplishments of all of our athletic programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the evening, we will highlight both team as well as individual accomplishments featuring special categories including: male and female athletes of the year, rising stars, breakout athletes, and many more.  All 9-12 Spartan athletes are encouraged to attend the ceremony with special invitations sent to those athletes who are finalists for the individual awards. We will also recognize our athletes who are 3-sport and/or 4-year letter winners. It will be a great night to celebrate our student-athletes all around.  Community Nomination Opportunity There are 2 awards that we’d like community input on for the SPARTY Awards: Coach of the Year and the Spartan Legacy Award. Coach of the Year recognizes one of our Varsity Head Coaches for their commitment, dedication, and contributions to their sport for the 2024-2025 school year.  Spartan Legacy Award recognizes one of our community members for their contributions and support for the Valley View Athletic programs.  If you’d like to nominate someone for either of these two awards, please email Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics, at  michael.rasey@valleyview.k12.oh.us . Please put the award name in the subject line along with the name of the nominee. (i.e. “name” - Coach of the Year). Only nominations from valid email addresses will be accepted. Nominations due by  April 30th.  Upcoming Parent and/or Player Meetings In an attempt to make all of our students and parents aware of upcoming sports meetings, we will list those here. If a student is even slightly interested in learning more about these sports and what it takes to get involved, we  highly encourage  you to attend these informational meetings. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are still interested in learning more, please reach out to the athletic office and we will get you in contact with the head coach. HS Volleyball Player Meeting -  Thursday, April 10th at 3:00pm  in K-12 Commons/Cafeteria   HS Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting -  Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm  in K-12 Commons/Cafeteria  Please Be Aware of Scams Please be aware of social media scams claiming to live stream our athletic events. Unless it comes directly from the Valley View Athletic Department, the link to watch an event is a scam. We will continue trying to block these scammers; however, there are many of them and some may get through.  SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. The SWBL has added a Middle School site where you can find game results (no scores) for junior high athletics:  http://ms.swblsports.com/ Social Media Make sure to follow the Valley View Athletic Department on our various social media platforms for engaging content and up to the minute developments. Facebook: Valley View Spartans Athletic Department X (formerly Twitter): @SpartansView Instagram: vv_spartans_athletics

Monday, Mar 10 2025

District Newsletter for March 7, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Two-Hour Delay for Students ​ A reminder that there is a two-hour delay on Monday, March 10, 2025, for students. District staff will use this time for professional development. The next scheduled two-hour delay will be Monday, April 14, 2025. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Kindergarten Registration Begins ​ We are getting ready to welcome the Class of 2038 to Kindergarten! Online registration through FinalForms will begin on Friday, March 7, 2025. There will be a Parent Information Meeting on Monday, April 21, at 5:30 PM, in the K-12 Commons, 6057 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH 45327. Parking is behind the building; you will enter through the Event Entrance. You can begin the online registration portion by following this link to FinalForms: https://valleyview-oh.finalforms.com/ Parents will need to visit Central Office, 59 Peffley Street, Germantown OH 45327, to pick up a registration packet. You will return all registration paperwork to that same office by Friday, March 28, 2025. This is a change from previous years.  If you have questions about the process or want to download any resources, please see the Kindergarten page on our website: https://pkprimaryintermediate.valleyview.k12.oh.us/... or contact Annie Sizemore at Central Office, (937) 855.6581. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ohio School Boards Association News ​ Congratulations to Board of Education Vice President Dr. Stephanie Smith on receiving her Master Board Member Award at this week's OSBA meeting. Newly revised, the updated Master Board Member status combines the elements of the STAR Awards Program: service, training, aptitude, and recognition. Dr. Smith is pictured here with Valley View Superintendent Andrea Cook and district Treasurer Valorie Hill. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Right to Read Week Was A Global Success ​ Valley View Primary & Intermediate students celebrated "Around the World in 80 Books" during Right to Read Week. There were theme dress-up days, lunch entrees from around the globe, a postcard project, and the highlight of the week, Author Julie Whitney! Julie brought her stories of Astra, along with Captain Dan, to the students on Thursday. Thanks to Valley View's PTO and Junior Achievement for ensuring each student got one of Julie's books to keep. And a huge shout-out to teacher Sklyer Kidwell for organizing the week and all the activities for students! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ 3/9 Daylight Savings Time Begins 3/10 Two-Hour Delay for Students Due to Staff Professional Development 3/10 Board of Education Special and Regular Meeting 3/10 Valley View Athletic Boosters Meeting 3/11 ACT Test (Juniors only) 3/12 Junior High & High School Band Concert 3/13 Parent/Teacher Conferences (High School) 3/14 Donuts with Grownups, 3rd grade edition 3/21 End of 3rd Quarter 3/31-4/4 SPRING BREAK! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Academic Calendar 2024-2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Community Flyers ​ While Valley View does not send community event information and flyers out via ParentSquare or social media, we do host information on our website here: Community Events. Current Events: VVHS Softball Fundraisers Triple P Parenting Courses VVBASE (deadline is 3/2) The Village Pantry STEAM Camps ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Questions or Concerns? ​ If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email the Communications Department Valley View Schools Website ​ ​ ​

Friday, Mar 07 2025