Please join us in remembering our friend, mentor, and former leader Dr. Ric Frataccia. Please visit our website for a special tribute where you can share your memories and messages of remembrance.
VCS administration, teachers, students, maintenance, transportation, and food service staff wore
#RedforEd
today in support of public education! This is what
#WeAreValpo
is all about!
Today, VCS held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for staff members. Special thanks to the Valparaiso Walmart Pharmacy and every person that contributed to the clinic's success!
Mayor Murphy and the City Council recognized the VHS Unified Track & Field Team last night for winning the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP earlier this month. Congratulations to this amazing group of student athletes!
@AthleticsValpo
@ValpoHS411
Help send off the Vikings as they head to Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, November 29th at 9:30 am! Buses will travel down Vale Park Road to Calumet Avenue and then turn right onto Lincolnway.
Yesterday, new teachers visited each school where they were greeted with dancing, snacks & souvenirs. The day ended with lunch & goodie bags with donations from Valpo businesses organized by
@jrd1712
as part of the Lunch for Heroes initiative. Thank you to all who contributed!
Valparaiso Community Schools is adding 9 new therapy dogs to serve students and staff around the district! Learn more about the Viking Puppy Project here:
Last night, VHS Football hosted their annual Patriot Night to honor first responders and military personnel. Today, we honor the first responders and civilians that displayed heroism and bravery on September 11, 2001, and we remember those that lost their lives.
📸
@ValpoLife
18 VHS juniors were sworn in as members of the inaugural Mayor's Youth Council. The Council will introduce students to local government while developing leadership skills and providing civic engagement opportunities. We can't wait to see all that they will accomplish!
Congratulations to our State-bound Vikings! The athletic office will be selling tickets Monday 11/25 - Wednesday 11/27 from 7:30-6:00. Tickets are $15 each. Cash or checks accepted.
VCS went
#RedforEd
today in support of public education! We will be sharing other ways VCS has been showing support this week for American Education Week.
Don't worry if you didn't wear red today! VCS staff members wear red every Wednesday.
We had a blast welcoming our new teachers today on a bus tour of all of our schools! As you can see, they received a warm welcome from each school!
#WeAreValpo
Congratulations to our Sectional Champion Cross Country teams! Both the girls and boys teams took 1st place in the IHSAA Cross Country New Prairie Sectional over the weekend. Way to go, XC!
Students were greeted by some friendly faces this morning for our first day of school. Between the perfect weather and the excitement echoing throughout the buildings, we are off to a great start! Welcome back Vikings!
Another Freshman Orientation is in the books! Incoming VHS Freshman were able to walk their schedule, check out club offerings at the club fair, and enjoy a pep session with games and performances by
@Valpocheer1
and the Vikettes!
A children's book has been created honoring the late
@CooksValpo
teacher, Mr. Gary Webster. This book is a tribute to Mr. Webster's 41 years of teaching. The illustrations were even created by a VHS graduate! Proceeds will benefit the Gary Webster Young Musicians Program.
Congratulations to Coach Marshall for being named IFCA 5A Head Coach of the Year and to Coach Bernardi for being named IFCA 5A Assistant Coach of the Year.
@VHSFootball_19
@ValpoHS411
@Valpo_Schools
This week the Class of 2020 is coming in by appointment to return materials & take a photo on the traditional VHS Commencement stage. Don’t forget to cheer seniors on at the Graduate Parade at 11am on 5/31 & tune in to the Virtual Commencement at 3pm on 5/31 on Facebook & YouTube
Last week, VHS Alumnus Nick Galouzis, M.D. visited his alma mater to speak to students about careers in healthcare and what to expect on the healthcare career track in college. Thank you Dr. Galouzis for your time and expertise!
VHS teachers & staff kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week by celebrating the Class of 2020 as they picked up their yard signs on Monday! Seniors: If you couldn’t make it on Monday, you can stop by today to pick up your sign at the south end of VHS from 1:30-3:30pm
#VHSstrong2020
Yesterday, Valparaiso community member Judy Rooney-Davis presented VCS with a generous donation to the Backpacks & Snacks Program on behalf of Valpo Elks
#500
& the National Elks Foundation. We are incredibly thankful for this donation & the continued support from our community.
It's Homecoming at VCS! This week some the Vikings from VHS Band, Cheer, Vikettes, and Football visited their elementary schools to spread school spirit!
It was great to see some familiar faces at Chefs Around the Table 2018 Supporting
@oggvalparaiso
! A little friendly competition for a good cause never hurt anyone! To see more photos, check out our Facebook page here:
Central Elementary School was named a “2022 National Blue Ribbon School” by the U.S. Department of Education!! Central is one of just 10 Indiana schools to earn this distinction in 2022. Read more here 👉
#WeAreValpo
🟢⚪️
@Valpo_Central
These little Vikings are ready to cheer at the varsity football game tonight!
Don't forget it's Patriot Night. Gates open at 5:30pm!
@Valpocheer1
@VHSFootball_19
The VHS LEAD mentors placed Welcome to VHS magnets on each freshman locker with the student's name so the new freshman can easily find their lockers at tomorrow's orientation. Keep up the great work LEAD mentors!
Come out to cheer on the Class of 2020 at the VHS Graduate Parade on May 31st at 11 am! We would like to extend a special thanks to
@ValparaisoPD
,
@valparaisofire
,
@valpocity
, and
@CNRailway
. This event would not be possible without their partnership.
We had a visit from some very special guests this week. Mayor Costas,
@ValparaisoPD
Chief Balon, and Valparaiso Fire Chief Dutz joined VCS Superintendent Dr. Julie Lauck and VCS Aquatic Director Adam Nellessen for a sneak peek of the Valparaiso Aquatic Center (
@valpoaquatics
)