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Welcome to
Valley Elementary/Middle School
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On behalf of myself and Mrs. Barletta, Assistant Principal, I want to welcome all students back to our school for the 2024-2025 school year! We are so excited to be leading this amazing educational community at Valley Elementary/Middle School. We welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education and we look forward to working with you and your children.
Our staff of highly qualified professional educators and support personnel is committed to providing our students many opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. We invite and encourage students and parents to work in partnership with us to seize opportunities.
Please know that we highly value parent involvement and communication at Valley Elementary/Middle School. We extend an invitation to our families to join us at school activities and events whenever possible. We want you involved and value your involvement and support in your child’s education! Your active participation is key to the success of your child(ren) during his/her elementary and middle school years. It is vital and plays an integral role in each student’s success.
We encourage you to contact us if/when the need arises, and to be committed and involved about your child’s academics, assignments, assessments, and school activities, as well as other events and happenings. I look forward to working with you as a team to assist each student at Valley meet his/her goals and have a successful school year.
Respectfully,
Mr. Christopher Yourechko
Principal, Valley Elementary/Middle School
2025 PSSA Schedule:
ELA TESTING (3-8)
4/22/2025-4/24/2025
ELA MAKE UP TESTS
4/25/2025
MATH TESTING (3-8)
4/28/2025-4/29/2025
SCIENCE TESTING (5,8)
4/30/25-5/1/2025
MAKE UP TESTS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE (ELA IF NECESSARY)
5/5/2025-5/9/2025
PSSA OPT-Out Procedure
(Click on the above link for more information on the Opt-Out Procedure.)
Keystone Exams: May 19-20, 2025
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2025 Valley Elementary/Middle School Race for Education!Friday, May 23rd (rain date 5/30)This fundraiser goes directly to our students and allows our PTA to provide:
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Our students with educational activities and resources throughout the school year.
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The ability to send all students on class trips/field days with zero or minimal cost to families!
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Programs throughout the year (RIF, Reflections, Science Fair, Ag Lab, etc.)
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There are 3 parts to this fundraiser and Part 1 kicks off today!Part 1: T-Shirt Fundraiser! These can be worn on the day of the event! (This will help towards grade level spirit).The shirt sale will run from 4/7 - 4/27Shirt not mandatory.Thank you!VEMS PTA -
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Yard Signs: Attention Parents and Guardians, Valley Elementary/Middle School is selling congratulatory yard signs. The signs are to show our support and send off our eighth-grade class as well as seniors from all local high schools. Click the links for more information.
Parent Explanation Letter & Yard Sign Order Form and Sample Images
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Valley Elementary Middle School Yearbook:
The VEMS Yearbook sale will run from March 31st through April 25th. All students will receive their yearbook at the end of the school year. Please see the images below for more information (click on either image to order).
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March Teachers of the Month
The administration at Valley Elementary / Middle School is pleased to announce that Ms. Heather Warner and Ms. Jaime Fiume holds the honor of being recognized as the Teachers of the Month for March.
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Middle School After-School Detention: Click here to view the Parent After-school Detention Letter
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Student Drop-Off Times:
Middle School - 7:30am
Elementary - 8:30am
Please refer to the Student Handbook (English) / (Spanish) for specific dismissal times/procedures.
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Reminder: HASD requires all backpacks to be either clear or mesh.
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HASD CLEAR BAG POLICY
Please click here for HASD Clear Bag Policy Summary
