Dates to Remember: April 3rd: VVMS Polar Plunge April 10th: No School; Professional Development Day May 2nd: Vibe 5K May 8th: Be a Hornet Day |
2026 VVMS Polar Plunge Valley View's 2nd annual Polar Plunge is coming up on Friday, April 3rd! A Polar Plunge is an opportunity for Valley View students to come together to celebrate inclusion, have fun, and raise money and awareness to support Unified activities at Valley View and across Minnesota. Watch our Polar Plunge hype video for this year. We need your help as caregivers to help kids get signed up and raise awareness and money! Questions to ask your student... - Are you planning on 'taking the plunge'? **Students are expected to raise at least $75 in order to be able to plunge **
- Have you created a Polar Plunge account yet? Use page 1 of this Sign-up Doc to create one.
- Have you sent any emails yet to fundraise money? Use page 2 of this Sign-up Doc to create one.
Ways for caregivers to get involved… - Encourage your student to participate!
- Volunteer to help at our plunge. Sign-up to help out. Examples of volunteer roles include checking students in, handing out prizes/ merchandise, supervising the plunge site, supervising our hallways & Plunge Palace, and helping to clean up.
- Watch the live stream - A link will be sent out the week of the plunge. Students will follow THIS SCHEDULE for plunging.
Reach out to the Valley View main office (952)-848-3500 or Mr. Lowe (erik.lowe@edinaschools.org if you have any questions. |
Spirit Week 3/30-4/4 Join us in celebrating Spirit Week, leading up to Friday's Polar Plunge event! - Monday: Edina Day
- Tuesday: Jersey Day
- Wednesday: Neon Day
- Thursday: Favorite Character Day
- Friday: Advisory Choice Day
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| Sign Up for the 2026 Vibe 5K We’re excited to share that the VIBE K Community Race is returning on May 2, 2026! This fun and inclusive community event brings everyone together to move, cheer, and support a great cause! Registration is now open, with a “VIBE for All” option available to support families who may need reduced or free entry. We kindly ask that this option be used when necessary so we can continue to sustain and grow the event. We hope to see many of our school families participate! VIBE K Community Race – Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses and community partners are invited to support the VIBE K Community Race on May 2, 2026. Sponsorships and in-kind donations directly benefit Valley View Middle School and Edina Public Schools while providing meaningful visibility at a fun, well-attended family event. To learn more or become a sponsor, view the VIBE K Sponsorship Packet. |
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| End of the Year Raffle Prizes Needed! Our kids earn tickets throughout the school year each time they are lifting up THE VIBE at school, and at the end of the year there is a raffle with some amazing prizes (one per grade). ***We are looking for parents and caregivers willing to sponsor some of these prizes.*** You can see them/purchase them on this Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/6VZi5dc THANK YOU!!! AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE SPONSORED A PRIZE ALREADY |
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Valley View Mathletes Four members of the VVMS Math Team (Ahmed Ilyasov, Kyle Parmenter, Alexander Yang, and Sophia Zeng) competed at the State MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, March 14, 2026. They placed 2nd as a team. Alexander placed 2nd in the Countdown Round. Ahmed placed 1st in the written rounds. Wish Ahmed all the best as he prepares to compete in the National MATHCOUNTS competition held in Orlando, Florida in May! |
| Save the Date Please save the date for the 8th grade graduation on May 28, 2026. Further details, including the time, will be provided soon. We will also be looking to fill many volunteer rolls. Valley View parents and guardians, from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade can help before, during, and after the ceremony. |
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The 2026 Book Bazaar Results are In The Numbers Tell the Story: - Over 2,000 books were donated by Valley View families!!!
- Over 500 books were given to students for FREE!!!
- We raised $824 to purchase NEW books for the VV media center!
- We received over 500 book donations to add directly to the library for all students to enjoy—valued at over $7,000!
This is a WIN—WIN—WIN event that we are so PROUD of! This event celebrates the JOY of reading and helps our library collection grow with new books for ALL. A huge thank you to all the families who donated such great books to our sale! |
| Edina Food Services News Edina Schools Food Services department has a monthly newsletter. Catch up on the latest news in the February release! |
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Volunteer at Valley View! |
| Come experience the Valley View VIBE and make a difference in students' lives! We love having our VVMS parents volunteer during passing times and at lunch! It is a great way to experience the school and make a positive difference in the lives of Valley View students! We are offering work spaces for those who want to come during our passing time. This allows our parents to supervise halls during transition time but then hop back into an office to work. We're happy to accommodate!
For reference, here is the VV Daily Schedule. Thank you!! |
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Working with middle school requires the right temperament. We mostly just need you to be smiley, and cheerful. We avoid practices that involve screaming or yelling. We prefer softer approaches that are kind but firm. Individuals volunteering are able to suspend bias and judgment and can offer support for all students. If you think this is you? Please help us in adding a greater eco-system like approach to how we guide and shepherd our young Hornets. |
| Parking for Parent Visitors Parents and caregivers, if you are visiting Valley View please check in at the front desk and a clipboard will be provided for you to enter your vehicle information. This will prevent any boots or ticketing. |
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| PTO Meeting Calendar PTO Meetings are open to everyone! Meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month at 7pm via Zoom. You can use THIS ZOOM LINK to join. The first 10 minutes are reserved for public shares with 2 minutes awarded per person. If you wish to share something during the PTO meeting please fill out THIS FORM. The rest of the meeting time will follow the Meeting Agenda and is intended for board member discussions only.
VVMS PTO Meeting Schedule: April 6th, 2026 May 4th, 2026 June 1st, 2026
You can find previous Meeting Minutes HERE. |
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Edina High School POPS Concert The Edina High School Band proudly presents the 73rd Annual POPS Concert, a student-created tradition celebrating music, creativity, and fun since 1954. This year’s theme, Carnival POPS, features high-energy performances filled with music, skits, video, and choreography - all designed and performed by students. Performance dates: April 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. Tickets will be released mid-March at edinabands.org. Families are encouraged to attend and support this beloved Edina tradition! |
Edina Give & Go Gala You’re Invited: Edina Give & Go Annual Gala Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Edina Give & Go Annual Gala, our biggest fundraising event celebrating community, generosity, and impact. Enjoy great food, meaningful connections, and the chance to support a mission that brings us together. We’d love to see you there—come celebrate, connect, and be part of something special! Ticket sales are now open! |
Edina Service Star Program We are proud to continue the Edina Service Stars Program! The ESS program prepares middle school students for the transition to the Community Service Learning Program at the high school level. It’s designed to empower our youth to make a lasting, positive impact on their community through meaningful service. Purpose The Edina Service Stars Program aims to inspire and empower middle school students to make a positive difference in their communities. We celebrate volunteerism while helping students explore career pathways, grow as engaged citizens, and develop into future leaders. Key Application Dates The application window for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year is: - Opens: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Closes: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Hours & Materials Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Application Acceptance Notification: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Ceremony: TBD
Ready to apply? Access the Edina Service Stars Program Application For more information about the program, please go to the Edina Service Stars webpage |
The Edina High School PTO is looking for interested parents/caregivers to join our Executive Board for the 2026-27 school year. Elections will be held at the April Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the EHS Community Room. Elected opportunities for 2026-27: - Secretary (Exec Role)
- President Elect (Exec Role, Elect for 2026-27; serves as President for 2027-28)
Non-Elected opportunities for 2026-27: - Hospitality Team
- Communications/Marketing Team
- Grants Team
- Membership Team
Being involved with the Edina High School PTO is a great way to support and be involved with our school. If you are interested in a position or being more involved with PTO, please reach out. Know someone with an incoming 9th grader who might like to get involved with the PTO? Share this message with them! |
Middle School Track & Field Lace Up for Middle School Track & Field! Ready to get moving this spring? Registration is now open for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! Whether you are an athlete or trying track for the first time, all are welcome! We invite you to join us for fitness, friendship, competition, and fun. Students will have the chance to compete in various events, including sprints, long-distance running, relays, jumping, and throwing. - When: Before school Mon-Fri 7:30-9am (only on student school days)
- Where: Students practice at their home school (VVMS at EHS Activity Center)
- Competition: The season includes four meets at Kuhlman Stadium, culminating in a District Championship!
- Physicals: Please note that sports physicals are NOT required for middle school track.
Register online at edinaschools.arux.app. Closes on Thurs, Apr 2, 2026. Stay Informed Head coaches will email detailed schedules and information before the first practice. Please double-check that your Community Ed profile email is accurate during registration. VVMS Head Coach: Jon Buckley Email | Team Website |
If you have a community event that you would like to share in the Vibe, reach out to vvmspto@gmail.com |
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