Upcoming Events

Tuesday, August 25

Monday, August 31

First Day of School

Thursday, September 3

Picture Retake

Monday, September 7

No School - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8

Advisory Conferences (9/8 to 9/19)

Monday, September 21

No School - Professional Development

Friday, September 25

9:30a Special Persons' Day

VVMS in Focus

We Are Looking for Volunteers!

Opportunities Before the School Year Starts

Join Us August 25th for Get Connected Day!

You can meet your teachers, walk your schedule, drop off your school supplies, take your school picture and participate in fun activities. There will be food trucks, a DJ, games and more.

***Looking for Volunteers***

We are also looking for volunteers; we can't do it without our amazing VVMS families! Please sign up for a shift if you are available.

We will have the following schedule of events:

8:15am to 9:15am - Chill Vibe (no additional activities / sensory friendly)
9am - Principal Panel in the Auditorium
9:15am to 12pm - Party Vibe (food trucks / DJ / games, etc)
12pm to 1pm - Teacher break, school closed
1pm to 3:15 pm - Party Vibe (food trucks / DJ / games, etc)
3pm - Principal Panel in the Auditorium
3:15am to 4:15am - Chill Vibe (no additional activities / sensory friendly)

Here is a checklist of things you can do:

Drop off your kleenex and paper towels by the front door
Pick up your locker combination lock - Cafeteria
Visit the PTO table, Spirit Wear, Unified table, & more! - Cafeteria
Take your school picture - North Gym
Games and Cotton Candy - South Gym
Walk your schedule and meet your teachers
Attend the Principal Panel (9am or 3pm)

Edina Spirit Wear Store

Get your Edina spirit wear for the new school year! Online Store opensAug. 17th. and closes Aug. 31st.

Shop Now!

Support the PTO!

The VVMS PTO does not hold any other fundraisers throughout the year, this is your chance to support our school!

PTO Family Contributions are $75 per family and they grant you access to the school directory and help provide much needed funding to support programs, teachers, and staff at our school.

What are Family Contributions used for?

They support student programs
They help us show appreciation to our teachers and staff
They are the only source of funding for the PTO (that’s right, nothing to sell or additional fundraisings throughout the year!)

Thank you for your support!

Pay your Family Contributions Here

Picture Day

Students will take their school pictures at Get Connected Day, Aug. 25th. There will also be an additional opportunity for students who were unable to make it to Get Connected Day on Sept. 3rd.

Picture Retake Day for all students will be Oct. 8th. Please reach out to Kemmetmueller Photography if you have any additional questions or concerns at (952) 473-2142 or info@k-photography.com

2026 Special Persons Day

Friday, September 25th from 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Registration is required to attend this event.

white background with green text that read 'Save the Date for Valley View Middle School Special Persons Day' with the green, white, and gold colored hornet mascot graphic.

Educational Benefits

While all students will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch again this school year, all families are still encouraged to complete the Application for Educational Benefits. Your student may qualify for additional benefits such as reduced transportation or test fees, and the application may help the school qualify for education funds.

Learn more and fill out an application.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Volunteer Opportunities

Lunch and Hall Monitors

Come see what the fuss is all about, our kids are great and you make a difference!

We loved having our VVMS parents volunteer during passing times and at lunch last year! Please, please please, keep coming in and volunteering to supervise.

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!!

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.

Thank You!

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Community Shares

FTC Edina Robotics

2026-27 FTC Season Information Now Available (6th-12th)

Informational Meeting:

Wednesday, Sept 2nd at 6:30
Edina High School (Enter Door 5)
New this year: 6th Grade Explore program!

Just 5 Easy Steps to Sign Up:

Review our Sign Up - FTC EDINA and Information Session Slides for an overview.
Read the Edina FTC FAQ and the Adult Roles to decide your level of participation and adult role.
Fill out the Sign-Up Google Form with your parents
Complete EPS Activities Registration with $105, no physical needed (opens 7/15/2026)
Pay FTC Dues (Zelle or check) at your first meeting.

Important Dates:

7-12th Grade Training sessions start on 8/20 at EHS 6pm
6th Grade Teams start on 9/19 at EHS 6pm
Signup/Registration closes on 9/3

50th and France Summer Concert Series: Band Together, Benefitting mental health services in Edina Public Schools. Fri. Sept. 4th from 5:30-8pm at the Plaza at Nolan Mains. Featuring The Teardowns.

Looking Ahead

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Thank you for your support!