SUNDAY February 15th
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Feb 15th- Feb 27th- Family Survey and Re-enrollment window
Feb 16- Normal School Day
Feb 16th- Navigating Technology: Parent Power Session
Feb 19th- Q3 Academic Town Hall
Feb 27 – March 1: Beauty & The Beast Jr. More Details Below
Feb 28th- Black History Month Festival
| UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS |
FORMAT: date, time at location: Event name
| CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Share your feedback & re-enroll your scholar for 2026-27 by February 27, 2026 |
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In an effort to make this process as quick and easy for families as possible, we have combined the Family Survey and the Re-enrollment process. Your completion is very important because:
- The ideas and feedback you share helps us to continue to make our school community better
- You must re-enroll your scholar to secure their spot at Valor for next school year.
Please remember:
- You MUST complete a survey and re-enrollment for EACH scholar
- Every family who completes a survey/re-enrollment will be entered to win one of three $25 Amazon gift cards (one per campus)
- You must complete these between 2/15 and 2/27
Survey Links: English , Spanish
Welcoming Our Guest Educators!
With several of our teachers welcoming new babies into their families this winter, we have partnered with a small group of experienced guest educators to support our classrooms and keep learning steady and joyful for students.
Each guest has a strong background working in schools and is partnered closely with a Voyager administrator so that planning, communication, and student support stay aligned with our school culture.
If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to our school-based administration.
You can find information about our long-term guest educators here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mjkwcY7Hy8igc8H5rv6QKCNxwMpVhXx4l5DOkKAxTNA/edit?tab=t.0
Ramadan Fasting Alternate Space Signup
If your scholar would like an alternate lunch space during Ramadan, please complete the following form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pl54vzNr2-6lzc8_hElHlnJ-Ndpn71J-z1XPi6R5zhk/edit?userstoinvite=yasmin.ali1881@gmail.com&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=p&ts=698e0051
Inclement Weather Day Make-Up: February 16th
Given the recent inclement weather storm in Nashville, Valor needs to make up one school day. Valor had five built in inclement weather days coming into the school year and given the six days missed, we need to make up a day. To make-up for this day, we are aligning with MNPS and having school with our students on Monday, February 16th in lieu of previously planned professional development with our staff.
If you are curious for more information about the calendar and why Valor needs to make up a day, please reach out to Valor’s Managing Director of Schools, Jamie Gutter at jgutter@valorcollegiate.org. He would be happy to explain!
Updated 26-27 Bell Schedule
For the 26.27 school year, we’re making some adjustments to our schedule that have some impacts to our dismissal times for the 26.27 school year. We’re making these adjustments to ensure we’re in compliance with guidance from the state that has shifted over the past few years related to length of the day and additional stockpile PD/inclement weather days. Here are updated arrival and dismissal times:
- Mondays: 7:55-3:36
- Tuesdays-Friday: 7:55-3:10
26-27 Calendar
We have our Spanish and Arabic versions of our 26-27 school year calendar. You can find all links below. As we’ve shared, we’ll republish our calendars once our internal dates have been finalized in the coming weeks. English Spanish Arabic
Rising 9th Grader Announcement from VCP
Dear 8th Grade Families,
We are excited to begin the course selection process for next school year.
On Tuesday, the 8th Grade Course Preference Survey will be sent to both students and parents. This survey allows students to indicate their course interests and preferences as we begin building next year’s schedule.
To support you in making informed decisions, the email will include:
- A short informational video explaining the course selection process
- A Course Description Guide outlining each class option
Some of the choices students can look forward to making include:
- Visual Arts 1 or Theatre 1
- Heritage Spanish or Spanish 1
- AP Human Geography or Honors World History
We strongly encourage families to review the video and course descriptions together before completing the survey so that selections reflect both student interests and long term academic goals.
The Course Preference Survey will be due on Tuesday, March 3rd. Please be sure to submit it by that date to ensure your student’s preferences are considered during scheduling.
If you have any questions after reviewing the materials, please reach out to scheduling@valorcollegiate.org.
We look forward to partnering with you as we prepare for an exciting start to high school.
Dr. Bradford and Dr. Gill
| CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION |
February Observances
As February continues, we honor Black History Month and Ramadan, alongside other moments that invite reflection on leadership, faith, and justice. Black History Month calls us to celebrate the history, brilliance, and ongoing contributions of Black communities, while Ramadan is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and generosity for many of our Muslim students and families. At our diverse-by-design school, these observances help us practice empathy, deepen understanding, and ensure every member of our community feels seen and valued.
National & Cultural Observances
- Presidents Day — Feb. 16: Reflects on civic leadership and our shared responsibility to strengthen democracy.
- Shrove Tuesday — Feb. 17: A day of preparation and reconciliation before Lent.
- Lunar New Year — Feb. 17: Celebrated across many Asian cultures with family traditions and wishes for prosperity.
- Ash Wednesday — Feb. 18: Begins Lent with reflection and intention-setting.
- Ramadan — Approximately begins Feb 18: A month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, and community care.
- World Day of Social Justice — Feb. 20: Promotes equity, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Local Highlights & Community Resources
For families observing Ramadan, the Islamic Center of Nashville (https://icnashville.org) offers prayer times, community iftars, and educational resources. Families may find support in understanding Ramadan here. Our staff support fasting students with flexibility and understanding.
Civic Engagement
The Tennessee General Assembly is in session. Follow legislation and education updates: https://www.capitol.tn.gov
| VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Quarter 3 Academic Town hall
Date: Thursday February 19th, 2026
Location: Zoom ( https://valorcollegiate.zoom.us/j/99911521796)
Time: 6:00 PM
In response to feedback from our last Academic Q&A, we’re introducing a town hall format to better address your needs. This session will help families gain clarity on where we are academically, understand academic goals, and gear up for testing.
We value your partnership and look forward to seeing you there! Together, we can make the remainder of this school year and our testing season a success.
| ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Middle School Bowling Tryouts on 2/16
We will have Middle School Boys & Girls Bowling Tryouts on 2/16 from 3pm-5pm. There will be a bus after school to take students to Tusculum Lanes (5315 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211) Please board the White Valor Branded Bus immediately after school!
Families will need to pick up their students at the bowling alley at 5pm.
Middle School Track & Field Tryouts on 2/20 at Rose Park
We will have Middle School Boys & Girls track & field tryouts on 2/20 from 4pm-6pm at E.S. Rose Park (1000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37211)
There will be a bus after school to take students to the track. Please board the White Valor Branded Bus immediately after school!
Families will need to pick up their students at Rose Park at 6pm.
Middle School Golf Tryouts on 3/2 at Vinny Links Golf Course
We will have Middle School Boys & Girls Golf tryouts on 3/2 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at Vinny Links Golf Course (2009 Sevier St, Nashville, TN 37206)
There will be a bus after school to take students to the track. Please board the White Valor Branded Bus immediately after school at 2:40pm!
Families will need to pick up their students at the golf course by 5:30pm
Valor Athletics Summer Camp Dates Released
Upcoming Middle School tryouts (Grades 6th-8th)
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
| VALOR THEATRE ANNOUNCEMENTS: |
Valor Theatre Presents: Disney Beauty & the Beast Jr.
Beauty & The Beast Jr. is going to sell out so get your tickets today! – we have currently sold 700+ tickets and only have a few seats left.
Friday – Opening Night 7:00pm – SOLD OUT (No Tickets Sold At Door)
Saturday Matinee 2:00pm – SOLD OUT (No Tickets Sold At Door)
Saturday Evening 7:00pm – Less than 50 seats remaining (No Tickets Sold At Door)
Sunday Matinee 3:00pm – Less than 50 seats remaining
If you want to see our awesome MS kiddos perform, you better jump on that ticket purchase. The show is around 90min in length total (35min, 15min intermission, 35 minutes) – perfect for little ones and family. Rated – G
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
| FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS, & ENRICHMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |