Native American Heritage Month
Together we celebrate.
Eagle Excellence
September Award Winners
Magnet application window for 2023-24 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 5, 2023, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools, by Dec. 2, 2022 for Valley Middle School of STEM, and by Dec. 20, 2022 for the School of Environmental Studies (SES High School)
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
Fashion Show Participants
A fun part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Dancers
A fun part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration!
SCHOOL NEWS
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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
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Come to door 33 in VMSS' north parking lot on November 29th from 3:15pm - 8pm.
Plants arrived earlier than expected!
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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
![Scholastic Book Fair Banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1500}])
Come visit our Scholastic Book Fair October 31st - November 4th.
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Happy Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 10th.
AIE Program’s October’s Newsletter/Smore
https://www.smore.com/1wh04-indigenous-peoples-day
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Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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Valley Middle School of STEM PTO is official!
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VMSS PTO is hosting a School Supply Drive
District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger today announced the promotion of Dr. Stacey Buchwald from interim principal to principal of Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley, effective immediately.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Since 2016, the organization has been awarding Minnesota school districts and nonprofits grants to support youth mental health innovations in education, services and research.
![rigor relevance relationships educating a global community of innovative thinkers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592947641/district196org/yqmabg6a4bqs34xbm6ts/vmss_mission.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592947641/district196org/yqmabg6a4bqs34xbm6ts/vmss_mission.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1592947641/district196org/yqmabg6a4bqs34xbm6ts/vmss_mission.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592947641/district196org/yqmabg6a4bqs34xbm6ts/vmss_mission.jpg","width":910}])
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Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 7th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Friday, April 8th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Saturday, April 9th at 2pm (Doors open at 1:15pm)
Ticket Information:
Adults - $5.00
Students and Seniors - $3.00
Children under 5 are FREE
![person on road with different paths]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643815538/district196org/hgr1qdbdhbrmoy3deqt9/Orientation-Path.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643815538/district196org/hgr1qdbdhbrmoy3deqt9/Orientation-Path.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643815538/district196org/hgr1qdbdhbrmoy3deqt9/Orientation-Path.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643815538/district196org/hgr1qdbdhbrmoy3deqt9/Orientation-Path.png","width":960}])
New Boundary Changes
All families that are effected by the new boundary changes are welcome to come in for a visit about our school.
- February 14th at 5:30pm
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At our STEM Community Night on January 20th, you and your child have the opportunity to take one or two classes together. Classes will take place at 5:30pm and 7:15pm. 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Door 33 at VMSS (North Door)
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Dakota Ridge School
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VMSS