Sunday Oct 26th
UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 29: Senior Picture Retakes (sign up link)
October 29th: VCP Teacher Appreciation Luncheon ( See Valor Family Engagement for details)
October 30: 9 – 11th Grade Practice ACT and Postsecondary Success Exploration/Community Service Day (Details Below)
October 31: Report Card Conferences (Student Non-Attendance Day)
November 3: 11th Grade Fall Picture Day
November 8th: Valor Multicultural Festival ( See Valor Family Engagement for details)
UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:
WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
What an incredible week for our school community! This past Friday, our Volleyball Team competed in the State Finals at MTSU and brought home their 2nd State Championship in a row! We are so proud of our student-2athletes for their dedication, teamwork, and Wildcat spirit, and grateful to all of you who came out to cheer them on or supported from afar. Our students had a blast celebrating together, and it was a moment we’ll never forget.
In other exciting news, 66 of our students earned the AP Capstone Diploma based on their scores from the 2025 AP Exam administration. This prestigious recognition is awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, along with four additional AP exams of their choice. It reflects not only their exceptional academic and research skills, but also the dedication and guidance of our incredible teachers. We are so proud of these students and deeply grateful to our teachers for helping make this achievement possible.
A big thank you as well to Dr. Conway and the 11th grade team for hosting a wonderful 11th Grade Signature Experience. Our juniors visited colleges and enjoyed time at Main Event—a balance of inspiration and joy that will stay with them as they plan their futures.
Even amidst these celebrations, instruction continued strong, and our seniors took the 12th Grade ACT last week. Thank you for encouraging your students through such a full and meaningful week!m.
Thank you, families, for all you do to keep the Wildcat Way thriving. We couldn’t do it without your partnership!
Dr. Gill
#WildcatWay #AllDay #EveryDay
9 – 11th Grade Practice ACT 10/30
All 9 – 11th grade students will take a full-length practice ACT on Thursday, October 30th. 12th grade students are excused from school for a postsecondary exploration day (we encourage students to use this day to visit potential schools or further their PSS research on postsecondary options). Arrival time to school on this day is our standard 7:30am and dismissal will be at 1:40pm for all 9 – 11th grade students. Please arrange transportation accordingly.
Please also make sure that your student comes to school on this day with a charged chromebook (and charger to be safe), calculator, and writing utensil.
If you have any questions about this ACT, please contact Lisa Ladd (LLadd@valorcollegiate.org).
10/30 Costume Guidance
If scholars choose to wear a costume to school on 10/30 that is okay. However, we want to ensure that costumes are not a significant distraction to scholars and the learning environment. For these reasons, please observe the following guidance:
1) All costumes must Valor dress code outlined in the Valor Handbook.
2) All weapon-like props are not allowed and should not be brought to school
3) Fake blood is not allowed.
4) Any prop larger than a binder are not allowed and should not be brought to school.
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.
VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We have reached the last week of our Food Drive with Second Harvest. Please feel free to send your scholar to school with 1-2 of the items listed below to help us reach our goal. Together, we can make a difference for families in our community!
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)
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Good afternoon VCP Families,
We’re excited to share that we will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon to honor and celebrate the incredible educators who support and inspire our students every day!
Date: Wednesday Oct 29th
Time: 9:45 am-12:45 pm
Location: VCP
We would love your support in making this event special! Whether it’s contributing a dish, donating items, or helping with setup and cleanup, your involvement would mean so much.
Here are a few ways you can help:
- Sign up to bring a dish (homemade or store-bought welcome!)
- Donate beverages, desserts, or paper goods
- Volunteer your time to help with setup, serving, or cleanup
Let’s come together to show our appreciation and gratitude for the amazing work our teachers do every day. Thank you in advance for your support!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Karin Simmons or Alexis Morris.
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Valor will be hosting its first Multicultural Festival to celebrate the many cultures that make up our incredible community! The event will feature performances, food, art, and activities representing cultures from our diverse community and we’d love for our staff and students to be part of it.
Families, please consider signing up to host a booth, lead an activity, or support a performance and encourage your students to get involved too!
Event at a Glance:
When: Saturday Nov 8th
Where: Voyager Courtyard
Time: 11:00-3:00
Sign up here: Multicultural Festival Participation Form
Let’s make this an amazing celebration of our diversity and community spirit!
CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION:
Nashville Community Celebrations
As fall settles in, our community continues to gather for meaningful celebrations and important observances. This season highlights the importance of remembrance, service, and connection.
National & Cultural Observances
- Oct. 31: Halloween – a day for costumes, creativity, and community fun.
- Oct. 31: Reformation Day – observed in many Christian traditions, marking Martin Luther’s call for renewal in the church.
- Nov. 1: All Saints’ Day – honoring saints and loved ones who inspire faith and resilience.
- Nov. 2: All Souls’ Day – a day of remembrance for those who have passed, celebrated in many cultures with prayer, reflection, and family rituals.
Local Highlights
- Oct. 25-Nov. 15 – Project LEAD FREE Workshops for Youths Ages 12-18 and Families: English details | Spanish details
- Nov. 1 – Community Clean-Up Event and Celebration at Cole Elementary: Arabic | Burmese | English | Kurdish | Nepali | Spanish
- Nov. 4 – All Children Excel Nashville’s November Quarterly Meeting
- Nov. 8–9: Celebrate Reading! with Book’em at the Nashville Zoo. Families can enjoy story stations, animal encounters, and hands-on activities. Guests are encouraged to donate new or gently used children’s books in exchange for free attraction tickets. Volunteers are also needed to help collect books and engage young readers. Sign Up to Volunteer at the Zoo Today!
Family Tip
As the holiday season approaches, take time to check in with your child about how they’re feeling. Ask what they’re most excited about, what feels stressful, and how your family can support one another. These conversations open the door to stronger mental health and deeper family connection.
VALOR THEATRE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminders
Model UN Oct. 24th & 31st
Valor Esports & Knights Update!
Congrats to Brandon W. for advancing to the Middle School Super Smash Bros. Playoffs! In Fortnite, VCP Esports players Raul F. and Alex A. are tied for first place, while the Valor Knights, Aalim S. (ranked 8th) and Aazim S. (ranked 26th) are making moves in Chess.
Both teams are competing against schools from 20 states across the Central Region. Proud of our Valor gamers and huge thanks to Mr. Steinmiller for your leadership and dedication!
Sign Up First, Then Join the Fun!
Students must be officially registered through MySchoolBucks to participate in afterschool club meetings, conferences, or competitions. All are welcome to club events! Be sure to review the Afterschool Fee & Payment Policy for complete details. All afterschool club fees are due by October 31st.
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!
ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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
Fall Picture Day on November 3rd. Preorder your pictures following the directions HERE
12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Picture Retakes on October 29th
Sign up: Senior Retake Sign Up Genius
If you have any questions, email gspriggs@valorcollegiate.org.
Postsecondary Exploration/Community Service Day
Thursday, October 30th is our Postsecondary Success Exploration/Community Service Day! This is a great opportunity to focus on your next steps after high school. Below are two options for how students can participate:
Option 1: Complete Community Service: Choose from a variety of impactful volunteer opportunities in the Nashville area:
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee – Sort and pack food donations, assemble backpacks, or help with events.
- Room In The Inn – Serve meals or support the Winter Shelter program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Operation Stand Down – Help veterans transition to civilian life with administrative tasks, mail sorting, or event support.
- Pawster Nashville – Assist with temporary pet housing, events, or social media support.
- Musicians On Call – Bring music to hospital patients through live or virtual performances.
- Our Place Nashville – Deliver meals, host life-skills classes, and support social events for individuals in need.
- Hands On Nashville – Explore hundreds of volunteer opportunities across 170+ local nonprofits.
- Nashville Rescue Mission – Serve meals, tutor, or organize donations for those experiencing homelessness.
- The Store – Stock shelves, greet customers, bag groceries, and assist at this free grocery store.
- Thistle Farms – Support women survivors with assembly, labeling, gardening, and more.
- Dream Streets – Assist with food distribution, mentoring, and after-school programs.
- Nashville Humane Association – Walk dogs, assist with adoptions, or help at events.
- Hands On Nashville would be a great add to search for opps.
Option 2 – Visit a Local College Campus. Explore schools you’re interested in applying to this year:
- Four-year Universities: Vanderbilt, Lipscomb, Belmont, Tennessee State, Fisk, Trevecca Nazarene, Austin Peay State, Middle Tennessee State, Cumberland University
- Two-year / Technical Colleges: Nashville State, Columbia State, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Motlow State, Volunteer State
- Specialized Institutions: Meharry Medical College, Nossi College of Art, SAE Institute of Technology
Please use the PS Access and Enrichment Landing Sheet to sign up for local preview days!
Email nkoutsunis@valorcollegiate.org with any general questions and your student’s counselor with any specific questions.