Valley High School students, families, staff, and community members, welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am excited about the many opportunities this school year holds for our students! This year will be one of the best because the Valley High staff is prepared for you! We are prepared to continue to do all that we can to help our students meet the requirements for college and career. We are also prepared to welcome our Freshmen class to high school where they will be met with a warm community of teachers and classmates who are all part of our Freshman Voyage.

 

We will continue to provide a rigorous academic environment for our Sophomores, our Juniors, and our Seniors as well. Students at these grade levels will be challenged to meet the A-G college entrance requirements, enroll in AP and Honors courses, explore various CTE pathways and academies, engage with Industry partners through internships, and so much more. The entire staff is here to support the learning of all of our students as they grow and develop through the fun and the challenges that define the high school experience.

 

Families, you are also welcome to Valley High school as we partner with you to bring about the best outcomes for all our students. We recognize that we cannot successfully do the work of educating your children without your help. Your children still need you, and we need you. Let’s work together to meet the social emotional and academic needs of all our students. You are welcome to visit or call the office to learn about the various ways that you can be of help.

 

As I look forward to the great things to come in this school year, I am also aware that our community still faces many challenges. Many of the pending challenges are not unique to Valley, but are common across our nation; absenteeism, mental health issues, substance abuse, effects of the COVID pandemic, changes in family structure, and the influence of social media, just to name a few. As daunting as these challenges are, I still believe that we are Better Together! If we will remember to focus on the best daily outcomes; students should come to school every day, attend every class on time, complete every assignment, and connect with at least one trusted adult on campus, we will be one step closer to the best ultimate outcome; all students at Valley High school graduate college and career ready!  The 2024-2025 school year is here, and we are ready!