On Oct. 8, fifth-graders at Walden Elementary kicked off their third year of Trout in the Classroom by welcoming 184 brown trout eggs! Over the next several months, students will take on the role of scientists as they monitor water quality, feed the trout, maintain the tank, and collect data to track their growth and …
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The National Art Honor Society will host a paint night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Valley Central High School North Cafeteria. The project is recommended for students in Grades 2-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per canvas, with all paint supplies included. The project will …
Kindergarten 4 large Elmer’s disappearing purple glue sticks 6 small Elmer’s disappearing purple glue sticks My First Short Pencils (Ticonderoga) *can find on Amazon, Target, Walmart 1 10 PACK of Crayola BASIC COLOR ONLY markers (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, brown, pink) NO sparkle, thin, neon or scented markers…thank you! 2 packs of …
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VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUGGESTED SUMMER READING LIST 2026 Kindergarten – Grade 5 GRADES / K-1st BOOKS G.O.A.T.: Greatest of All (Jol Temple) / G.O.A.T. is the Greatest Of All Time goat, but all his farmyard friends would like to be the greatest too. Jabari Jumps (Gaia Cornwall) / Jabari is inventing a machine …
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Dear Valley Central Families, The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area beginning at noon on Thursday, June 11th, through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12th, due to forecasted high temperatures. As shared in last week’s communication regarding the District’s Heat Safety Plan, when temperatures in instructional spaces reach 88 degrees, …
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Budget newsletters were mailed on Tuesday and began arriving in mailboxes on Wednesday. We are aware that some areas still have not received theirs. You may view the newsletter online. Thank you
Please join us on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. for our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Meeting at the Berea Elementary School! All residents of the Valley Central School District are invited to attend this event to learn about the proposed 2026-27 school budget and the upcoming vote on May 19. We value your voice …
Attention 5th grade families! As your child prepares to move up to Valley Central Middle School, we would like to invite them to participate in the music performance program. Please click this link to sign up. (Direct link URL: https://forms.gle/FCmXMh7RpJ6Px14f9)
For the third year in a row the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! VC is being recognized for our work in providing our students with opportunities and access to a quality music education. This national recognition is a community …
Our young innovators in Ms. deCastro’s Room 30 at Walden Elementary School have officially stepped into the roles of scientists and engineers! This spring, our Biomimicry Highlights Reel project showcased how the natural world can inspire the next generation of human technology. The Engineering & Design Process The project followed a design path, moving from …
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