💙💛 Meet Kaydree Kennedy! 💛💙
VPK8 is excited to celebrate one of our newest Pre-K additions, Kaydree Kennedy! 🌟
Kaydree brings so much joy, sunshine, and personality to our Greyhound family! We are blessed to have her as part of VPK8 and cannot wait to watch her learn, grow, and shine! 🐾💙
Welcome to the Greyhound family, Kaydree!
VPK8 is excited to celebrate one of our newest Pre-K additions, Kaydree Kennedy! 🌟
Kaydree brings so much joy, sunshine, and personality to our Greyhound family! We are blessed to have her as part of VPK8 and cannot wait to watch her learn, grow, and shine! 🐾💙
Welcome to the Greyhound family, Kaydree!
VPK8 Parent/Guardian Announcement – Event Cancellation
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Grandparents,
I sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the Parent/Guardian/Grandparent event originally scheduled for this evening.
I had prepared a Facebook post in advance using the scheduled posting feature and unfortunately forgot to remove it from the calendar after the event was canceled.
Please note that the Fayette County Starting Points event, in partnership with Valley PK-8, is indeed CANCELED for this evening. The event will be rescheduled for a later date in November.
Again, I sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support of VPK8! 💙🐾
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Grandparents,
I sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the Parent/Guardian/Grandparent event originally scheduled for this evening.
I had prepared a Facebook post in advance using the scheduled posting feature and unfortunately forgot to remove it from the calendar after the event was canceled.
Please note that the Fayette County Starting Points event, in partnership with Valley PK-8, is indeed CANCELED for this evening. The event will be rescheduled for a later date in November.
Again, I sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support of VPK8! 💙🐾
💙🐾 VPK8 Families—We Are Stronger Together! 🐾💙
Raising children takes a village, and you don't have to do it alone! 💙
Valley PK-8 is excited to partner with Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center to offer FREE opportunities for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and support one another!
📅 TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VPK8 Elementary Cafeteria
☕ FREE refreshments and childcare will be provided!
Come learn about these wonderful programs, ask questions, and help us build a stronger VPK8 community!
💙 Stronger Families. Brighter Futures. TOGETHER!
#oneVPK8 #oneFayette #EmpowerAllLearners
Raising children takes a village, and you don't have to do it alone! 💙
Valley PK-8 is excited to partner with Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center to offer FREE opportunities for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and support one another!
📅 TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VPK8 Elementary Cafeteria
☕ FREE refreshments and childcare will be provided!
Come learn about these wonderful programs, ask questions, and help us build a stronger VPK8 community!
💙 Stronger Families. Brighter Futures. TOGETHER!
#oneVPK8 #oneFayette #EmpowerAllLearners
VPK8 - Halloween Parade and Chiller Thriller
💙🐾 VPK8 Families—We Are Stronger Together! 🐾💙
Raising children takes a village, and you don't have to do it alone! 💙
Valley PK-8 is excited to partner with Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center to offer FREE opportunities for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and support one another!
📅 TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VPK8 Elementary Cafeteria
☕ FREE refreshments and childcare will be provided!
Come learn about these wonderful programs, ask questions, and help us build a stronger VPK8 community!
💙 Stronger Families. Brighter Futures. TOGETHER!
#oneVPK8 #oneFayette #EmpowerAllLearners
Raising children takes a village, and you don't have to do it alone! 💙
Valley PK-8 is excited to partner with Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center to offer FREE opportunities for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and support one another!
📅 TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 VPK8 Elementary Cafeteria
☕ FREE refreshments and childcare will be provided!
Come learn about these wonderful programs, ask questions, and help us build a stronger VPK8 community!
💙 Stronger Families. Brighter Futures. TOGETHER!
#oneVPK8 #oneFayette #EmpowerAllLearners
📣 PARENTS & GUARDIANS — SAVE THE DATE! 📣
🌟 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 🌟
Please join us in supporting the Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center at its first meeting!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
💙 Come connect, share your ideas, and help strengthen support for children and families throughout our community.
✨ We would love to have you there! ✨
🌟 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 🌟
Please join us in supporting the Fayette County Starting Points Family Support Center at its first meeting!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
💙 Come connect, share your ideas, and help strengthen support for children and families throughout our community.
✨ We would love to have you there! ✨
Parents & Guardians — We Value Your Partnership!
At VPK8, we are committed to providing our students with caring, dedicated educators and meaningful learning experiences every day.
As part of our Title I federal requirements, schools provide families with information regarding the professional qualifications and certification status of teachers serving their children.
We want to make this information easy for our families to access and understand.
Please scan the QR code to learn more about teacher qualifications and your rights as a parent or guardian.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to Empower All Learners!
At VPK8, we are committed to providing our students with caring, dedicated educators and meaningful learning experiences every day.
As part of our Title I federal requirements, schools provide families with information regarding the professional qualifications and certification status of teachers serving their children.
We want to make this information easy for our families to access and understand.
Please scan the QR code to learn more about teacher qualifications and your rights as a parent or guardian.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to Empower All Learners!
Por favor, tómese unos minutos para escanear el código QR y compartir sus ideas mientras planificamos nuestro próximo Festival del Patrimonio de los Apalaches. Sus aportes nos ayudarán a crear actividades significativas y atractivas que celebren nuestro patrimonio de los Apalaches y, al mismo tiempo, apoyen el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes.
Please take a few minutes to scan the QR code and share your ideas as we plan our upcoming Appalachian Heritage Festival. Your input will help us create meaningful, engaging activities that celebrate our Appalachian heritage while supporting student learning.
El Plan Estratégico 2026–2027 está disponible en la página web de nuestra escuela.
Help Us Make VPK8 Even Better!
At VPK8, our goal is to Empower All Learners and provide every student with the support they need to succeed. We need your voice and your support!
Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Your feedback will help us identify ways to strengthen our school, improve Tier 1 supports, and better serve our students and families.
Together, we can make VPK8 stronger for every learner. Thank you for being an important part of our Greyhound family!
At VPK8, our goal is to Empower All Learners and provide every student with the support they need to succeed. We need your voice and your support!
Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Your feedback will help us identify ways to strengthen our school, improve Tier 1 supports, and better serve our students and families.
Together, we can make VPK8 stronger for every learner. Thank you for being an important part of our Greyhound family!
Vaccination Documentation Notice
Letters are being sent home today in student folders for students who need updated vaccination documentation submitted to the school.
If your child receives a letter, please review the information carefully and submit the required vaccination records to the school nurse as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us keep our students’ health records current and in compliance with school requirements.
Letters are being sent home today in student folders for students who need updated vaccination documentation submitted to the school.
If your child receives a letter, please review the information carefully and submit the required vaccination records to the school nurse as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us keep our students’ health records current and in compliance with school requirements.
Title I Checklist
VPK8 is committed to Chasing the Golden Horizon as we work together to Empower All Learners. We invite families, staff, students, and community members to review our 2026–2027 Strategic Plan or Logic Model. Your feedback is important to our continued growth and success. The plan is available on the school webpage under Documents and is always open for review, comments, and suggestions.
No Practice-Monday, August 17, 2026
Dear Valley PK-8 Families,
Our hearts are with each of you as our community navigates the devastating flooding, rockslides, water damage, and destruction caused by this severe weather pattern. We recognize that many of our families may be facing difficult and uncertain circumstances, and we want you to know that you are not alone.
The Valley PK-8 staff is here to support our students and families in any way we can. Your family's safety and well-being are our greatest concerns during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance, support, resources, or simply someone to help you navigate the days ahead.
Families may contact administrators, Chastity Smith or John McPhail, as well as Terrance Hamm, Social Worker, Kate Belmont, School Counselor, or any member of our Valley PK-8 faculty and staff. We are a school community, and we will continue to care for and support one another.
We also understand that the impact of the flooding may prevent some students from safely attending school tomorrow, Monday, August 17, 2026. If your child or children are unable to attend school due to the impact of the flooding, please send a parent note indicating that their absence was flood-related. These students will not be counted absent.
Please do not place yourself or your family at risk in an effort to get to school. Safety comes first.
Please stay safe, take care of yourselves and one another, and know that the entire Valley PK-8 family is here for you.
Our hearts are with each of you as our community navigates the devastating flooding, rockslides, water damage, and destruction caused by this severe weather pattern. We recognize that many of our families may be facing difficult and uncertain circumstances, and we want you to know that you are not alone.
The Valley PK-8 staff is here to support our students and families in any way we can. Your family's safety and well-being are our greatest concerns during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance, support, resources, or simply someone to help you navigate the days ahead.
Families may contact administrators, Chastity Smith or John McPhail, as well as Terrance Hamm, Social Worker, Kate Belmont, School Counselor, or any member of our Valley PK-8 faculty and staff. We are a school community, and we will continue to care for and support one another.
We also understand that the impact of the flooding may prevent some students from safely attending school tomorrow, Monday, August 17, 2026. If your child or children are unable to attend school due to the impact of the flooding, please send a parent note indicating that their absence was flood-related. These students will not be counted absent.
Please do not place yourself or your family at risk in an effort to get to school. Safety comes first.
Please stay safe, take care of yourselves and one another, and know that the entire Valley PK-8 family is here for you.
Use the web address to complete your child's/children's information using the web address provided on the flyer. (QR code disabled)
Welcome Back!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We, Chastity Smith and John McPhail, are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and possibility with you. Our theme, “Chasing the Golden Horizon,” reminds us that the future is bright when we move forward together with purpose and hope. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” This year, we challenge each of us to chase what is golden—the opportunities that inspire us, the relationships that strengthen us, and the learning that transforms us. Together, we will empower all learners to believe in themselves, reach beyond what they thought possible, and boldly pursue their own golden horizon.
Fayette County Schools Updated Open House Schedules. Please note changes to Valley PK-8 and Midland Trail Elementary School.
