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Magnet application window for 2024-25 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 5, 2024, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools, by Dec. 15, 2023 for Valley Middle School of STEM, and by Dec. 22, 2023 for the School of Environmental Studies (SES High School)
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SCHOOL NEWS
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District 196 is accepting applications from families interested in having their students attend a magnet school in the 2024-25 school year. The deadlines to submit applications are Jan. 5 for the five elementary magnet schools, Dec. 15 for Valley Middle School of STEM and Dec. 22 for the School of Environmental Studies optional high school for juniors and seniors.
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Thursday, November 16th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Friday, November 17th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Saturday, November 18th at 2pm (Doors open at 1:15pm)
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Voters in Independent School District 196 elected incumbents Jackie Magnuson, Cory Johnson and Sachin Isaacs, and candidate Anna Williams to fill four open seats in the Nov. 7 School Board election.
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Join us in a fun night of:
Hands-on Activities
Robotics, drones, dance and more!
October 5th 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Gameday Food Truck will be onsite for a food option.
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For the fifth year in a row, Independent School District 196 is included on Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers.
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VMSS welcomes our new Assistant Administrator and Athletic Director James Jotter.
Twelve residents of Independent School District 196 filed candidacy for the School Board during the two-week filing period that ended Aug. 15 and will vie for four open seats in the Nov. 7, 2023 School Board election.
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Celebrating Women's History Month
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Celebrating Black History Month with Information and Education
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Come visit our Scholastic Book Fair February 6th - February 9th.
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At our STEM Community Night on January 19th, you and your child have the opportunity to take one or four classes together. Classes will take place at 5:30pm, 6:16pm, 7:15pm and 7:50pm. Use the link below to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for.
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Support VMSS with AmazonSmile! Earn funds for VMSS by linking your personal Amazon account to Valley Middle School PTO. In just a few simple steps, you'll be well on your way to earning funds for our school with every purchase! Visit https://smile.amazon.com or the PTO website for more details. https://sites.google.com/view/vmsspto/fundraisers-events/amazonsmile?authuser=0
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