Sunday Oct 5th 

UPCOMING EVENTS:  

October 6th – Senior Health Screenings

October 7th – Senior Portraits Session #3

October 10th- No School

October 13-17- Fall Break: No School

October 30- Practice ACT for 9 – 11th Grade (Non-attendance Day for 12th Grade)

October 31st– Non-attendance Day for Students, PSAT for Registered Student, and Report Card Conferences 

 

UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:  

 

WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

October 31st Report Card Conferences 

 

Students will not attend class on Friday, October 31st. Instead, teachers will spend the day in conferences with caregivers about students’ performance in Quarter 1. We would love for you to sign up for a meeting! 

 

If you have multiple students attending Valor College Prep, you will complete the sign up form once for each of your students. We will arrange for as many of your student’s teachers to be present (whether virtual or in-person, though we do strongly recommend in-person) as possible during your selected meeting time.

 

The deadline to sign up is Sunday, October 26th.  

 

If you have any questions, please direct them to Lisa Ladd (LLadd@valorcollegiate.org).

 

Quarter 1 Attendance Reset 

 

In order to ensure that we start Quarter 2 off with a strong, committed start to daily on time attendance, we are requiring any student not in good standing (4+ unexcused absences and/or 8+ tardies to school) and a minimum of one caregiver complete our Attendance Reset.  If you receive this notice via email, please complete the reset with your student. If you have questions, please direct them to vcpfrontoffice@valorcollegiate.org.

 

25–26 AI Community Council: Application

 

WHO are we looking for?

 

Are you curious — or concerned — about how AI is shaping schools, work, and everyday life? We’re gathering a small, diverse group of students, educators, families, leaders, and alumni who want to learn, ask hard questions, and share insights with our community.

 

 

You don’t need to be a tech expert. What matters is that you are:

• Open-minded and willing to engage in thoughtful dialogue.
• Interested in both the opportunities and the risks of AI.
• Ready to help Valor explore how AI impacts learning, safety, equity, and human connection.

 

WHAT is the Council?

The AI Community Council is a new advisory group at Valor focused on learning, listening, and sharing. 

This year, members will:

 

• Explore emerging AI tools, practices, and research.
• Listen to diverse perspectives across our community.
• Share insights through short AI briefs for staff, students, and families.
• Recommend focus areas to Valor’s leadership in Jan 2026 to inform 26–27 planning.
• Pilot 2–3 small, low-stakes experiments in spring to surface lessons about safe and effective use.

 

This group will not set policy but will lay the foundation for a more formal AI Task Force in 2026–27.

 

WHEN will we meet?

• Monthly, October–May, ~75 minutes on Thursdays (3:45–5:00pm): Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 19, Apr 23, May 14.
• Optional working sessions may be scheduled for special projects.

 

Ideal Council Composition

• 4 students (across schools and grade levels)
• 4 teachers (across schools and a range of subjects)
• 4 leaders (across schools, including both STEM and Humanities)
• 4 family members (across schools)
• 4 alumni (if capacity allows)

 

Application Deadline

• Applications (apply HERE) are due by Thursday, October 9th.

 

 

VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

We are excited to update our Staff & Family Business Directory! This directory is a great way for our community to support and connect with one another.

If you own a business, we’d love to include you. Please complete this form to be added:
Business Directory Form

Once submitted, your business will appear on our Valor Family News webpage.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Family Engagement Manager, Alexis Morris, at alexis.morris@valorcollegiate.org.

Thank you for helping us strengthen our Valor community!

 

Did you know that 1 in 6 kids in Middle Tennessee doesn’t always have enough to eat? Hunger impacts children’s health, energy, confidence, and school success.

Join us in supporting the Food 2 Families School Food Drive! Boxes will be available at each campus for every grade level—students can bring items with them or families can drop donations off at the front desk.

Most Needed Items:

• Peanut Butter/ Pasta/ Rice 
• Canned Chicken/Tuna
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Canned Soups, Stews, Chili & Pasta
• Beans (canned or dried)
• Cereal (whole grain, low sugar)

Together, we can make a difference for families in our community!

 

CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION 

 

Nashville Support Resources

• Tennessee Clearing House Resources on Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Gambling & More
• Tennessee Connect Parenting Group: Details | Referral Form 

 

Nashville Community Celebrations

October is a month of both celebration and awareness. We honor Hispanic Heritage Month along with Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, Bullying Prevention, Italian American Heritage, and LGBTQIA+ History observances each reminding us of the importance of culture and care in building community.

 

• Oct. 2–5: Nashville Oktoberfest – German food, music, and traditions in Germantown.
• Oct. 17–19: Tennessee Indian Education Celebration – Native American dance, music, storytelling, and art at Long Hunter State Park.
• Nov. 1–2: El Día de los Muertos at Cheekwood – Nashville’s largest Day of the Dead celebration with altars, dance, and Latinx traditions.

 

National Observances

 

• Sukkot (Jewish): Oct. 7–13 – “Feast of Booths,” commemorating the Israelites’ journey.
• Coming Out Day: Oct. 11 – Celebrating honesty and LGBTQIA+ visibility.
• Día de la Raza: Oct. 12 – Honoring mixed Indigenous and European heritage.
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Oct. 13 – Celebrating Native American history and culture.

 

VALOR THEATRE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None this week.

FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Sign Up First, Then Join the Fun!

Students must be officially registered through MySchoolBucks to participate in afterschool club meetings, conferences, or competitions. Be sure to review the Afterschool Fee & Payment Policy for complete details.

 

After-School Clubs Information

Don’t miss out—check out the VCP Club Listings & Schedules and register here TODAY!

 

Volunteer After School! 

 

Students in 10th-12th Grade, make a difference by volunteering with our Afterschool Programs! Click here to sign up and start making an impact!

 

 

After School & Partner Contacts 

 

Have questions, contact the After School Team at 615-200-7647, email us at face@valorcollegiate.org, or the FACE website.

 

Have questions, contact the Boys & Girls Club Team at 615-753-8451 or email boysandgirlsclub@valorcollegiate.org. Please review the BGC Member & Parent Handbook

 

ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

High School Boys Basketball Off-Season Workouts & Open Gyms

If you are interested in trying out for high school basketball, they are starting voluntary workouts and open gym opportunities. Here is the calendar of events for the remainder of this month.

 

Please make sure you have an updated physical uploaded to final forms. Instructions for final forms can be found here

 

Upcoming High School Sports Tryouts

 

Download the VCA Athletics App to stay up to date on all things athletics:

Apple Device Link and Google Device Link

 

Athletics Staff Directory of Coaches

 

11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Here is the Senior Events Timeline for all important events and dates for Seniors

 

Senior Health Screenings Oct. 6th

 

In support of our commitment to promote healthy learners, all 12 grade scholars are scheduled to receive health screenings in the coming weeks. These services are at no cost to you and are recommended by the state. However parents have the right to opt their scholars out of these screenings.

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The scheduled screenings are:

• Vision Screening (6th and 8th grade only)
• Hearing Screening (6th and 8th grade only)
• Body Max Index (BMI) Screening (6th, 8th, and 12th grade)
• Blood Pressure Screening (6th, 8th, and 12th grade)

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If your scholar’s results are abnormal for any of the screenings, we will notify you via email. We are pleased to be bringing this service to the students at our school and look forward to ensuring every child is healthy and ready to learn.

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Please complete this form only if you DO NOT want your scholar to participate in the health screening process. All scholars will be screened unless we receive this OPT-OUT form completed by October 5th, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact VCP school nurse Elizabeth Arevalo at earevalo@valorcollegiate.org and we will be happy to assist you.

 

25.26 VCP Health Screening Opt-Out Form