4-13-26 Bulletin

Valley Middle School

Monday, Apr. 13, 2026

Make Today Your Masterpiece

 

Band – Lessons for today are as follows:

Period 2 - *Thud!! & **Rattlesnake**

Period 3 - *Quiet, Yelled Mrs. Rabbit

Period 5 - *Luke D & *Lucas W

Period 6 - *I Wanna Iguana

 

Choir - There will be an after-school rehearsal for all Show Choir members this Thursday until 3:30 by the stage.

 

Guitar Club - will meet this Thursday from 2:45-3:35 in the library. Please contact Mr. Creegan with any questions.

 

The Valley Middle School Panhellenic Games are back and better than ever!

This Friday, April 17th... just in time for Spring Break!  Eighth grade students will be divided into city-states to compete in a full day of academic and athletic competition. Grade Eight Homeroom teachers shared with their student’s which city-state they will represent.  Students with any questions should reach out to Mr. Cohen or Mr. Hausch with any questions.  Looking forward to a day of indelible memories for all.

 

Pickleball Club - is starting this Thursday from 2:45 - 4:00pm. Anyone interested in playing must have a signed permission slip. You must have a medical clearance on file in order to participate. Please see Mr. Deraco or Mrs. Mastrofilipo if you have any questions.

 

Bowling Club – meets Wednesday, April 15^th from 2:45-4:00. See Ms. Binder or Ms. Latka with any questions. 

 

Track – The VMS Track team will NOT PRACTICE today.

 

Drama Club - will rehearse this week on Tuesday and Thursday until 4:15pm and on Friday until 4pm. Please email Ms. Smolenski, Mrs. Latka, and Mr. Noonan if you cannot attend.

 

Tennis – meets on the following Wednesdays after school from 2:45 to 4 PM … beginning this Wednesday, April 15. Also, April 29, May 6, 13, & 20. Anyone interested in playing tennis, whether you're a pro or a beginner, pick up a permission slip on the bulletin board, get it signed, and hand it in to Ms. McCallum. You must have a medical clearance on file in order to participate. Everyone is welcome to play!

 

Flag Football Club - will meet this week on Wednesday from 2:45 - 4:00.

 

Chocolate Club - the last session of the Chocolate Club will be tomorrow in room 100 from 2:35-4:00pm. Money & permission slips are due today! 

 

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