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Leadership Class
at Base Camp

8th Graders Working Together

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Leadership Class
at Base Camp

Rock Climbing

Two elementary students in a STEM class taking apart a VCR.

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)

Apply today!

September Eagle Excellence Award Winners

Eagle Excellence

September Award Winners

apply for educational benefits at district196.org/edbenefits

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. 

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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.

testing testing play poster of boy with times and dates

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)

STEM Family Night logo with date and time and activities that are hands-on

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.

2023 Admin Team - Stefanie Thomas AP, Dr. Stacey Buchwald Principal, James Jotter AA/AD

VMSS welcomes our new Assistant Administrator and Athletic Director James Jotter.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL