UPCOMING EVENTS:
Feb 27th- March 4th- Q3 Benchmark
Feb 27 – March 1: Beauty & The Beast Jr. More Details Below
Feb 28th- Black History Month Festival
March 24th- 11th Grade ACT (11th grade will have an early dismissal, regular day for 12th grade)
UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:
WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This is an important week for students as they prepare for Q3 Benchmarks, which begin this Friday, and submit their final assignments for the quarter.
Please support your student in being present each day this week so they can finish Q3 strong and be fully prepared for upcoming assessments.
Thank you for your continued partnership this year. We are grateful for the role you play in supporting our students each day and look forward to closing out Q3 strong together.
Dr. Gill
#WildcatWay #AllDay #EveryDay
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.
Q3 Benchmarks (Mock APs and EOCs)
Below are the benchmark testing days and tests for Q3 Benchmarks. Note on days that your student does not have a test, they do not attend school. Arrival and dismissal times will vary depending on each test. Students will receive their completed test schedules with their room assignments by the end of the day on Tuesday.
Friday, February 27th: English 1, English 2, US History, AP US History, and AP Government
Monday, March 2nd: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus
Tuesday, March 3rd: AP Human Geography, AP Seminar, AP World History, Biology, AP Biology, and AP Stats
Wednesday, March 4th: AP Literature and AP Spanish(Note: Makeups start and extending time for some Thursday courses will take place on this day).
Wednesday March 4th and Thursday 5th: Make-up Testing
Please be sure to take a moment read our integrity policy for High Stakes exams
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tlMZeo4IBunqknLNkGWHqzdJyqMEB1qs5zl_gxKahlY/edit?tab=t.0
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
VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION
As a diverse-by-design school, February invites us to celebrate the cultures and histories that shape our community. This week many celebrated Lunar New Year. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Learn more here.
National Observances
- Ramadan (Islamic) Now–March 19 is a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, reflection, and community care.
- Clean Monday (Eastern Orthodox Christian) Feb 23 marks the beginning of Great Lent, a 40-day season of fasting and spiritual preparation before Pascha.
- Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’í) — Feb 25–March 1 represents a period of charity, gift-giving, hospitality, and celebration before the annual fast.
Community Resources
We encourage participation in bipartisan advocacy opportunities that center students and families.
- The Tennessee General Assembly is in session. Follow legislation and education updates: https://www.capitol.tn.gov
- Tennessee Non Profit Day on the Hill Feb 25th Registration
Families Together (TN Justice for Our Neighbors) offers a free, self-paced course that helps noncitizen parents better understand the U.S. immigration system, prepare their families, and access an attorney consultation to discuss legal options and create a family readiness plan Registration
If you have questions regarding our immigration and customs community guidance, please read our Family FAQ or reach out to your child’s principal.
Local Highlights
- Feb 26 | Stand Against Injustice: Caste & Power (Hybrid Lunch & Learn)
Explore Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and how hierarchy shapes belonging and opportunity.
Register - Feb 26 | Healing Through Connection (Virtual, 9:30–10:30 a.m.)
Learn how belonging and strong relationships promote healing and prevention.
Register
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 & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Important Dates
- 2/27: Club registration link closes
February 27th–March 4th: VCP Testing Days & Early Dismissal
BGC will operate during normal hours. Students who regularly attend BGC should follow the standard VCP dismissal cadence. BGC staff will be on campus and ready to receive VCP students beginning at 2:30 p.m.
2nd Semester Club Registration is Open!
Register for 2nd-semester clubs NOW! Registration closes February 27th, sign up today!
After-School Clubs Information
Check out the VCP Club Listings, Schedules & Upcoming Event
Afterschool Graduation Cord Requirements
Graduation is right around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate students who have demonstrated dedication, leadership, and active involvement in Afterschool Fine Arts, Clubs & Enrichment. Please review the eligibility requirements here. If you have questions, Ms. Pashion is happy to help at face@valorcollegiate.org.
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 Tennis Update (Tryouts now 2/23)
Hello all, we now anticipate that we will be able to offer high school tennis this year after locating a coach and a potential course to practice at.
Tryouts will be on 2/23 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at Hadley Park Tennis Courts:
Hadley Park Tennis Center
1037B 28th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
If you intend to tryout please fill out this short interest form!
High School Track & Field Tryout Update
Due to track availability, we have moved track & field tryouts to February 27, 2026, from 4pm-6pm at E.S. Rose Park (1000 Edgehill Ave, Nashville, TN 37203). Please plan accordingly.
High School Football Signups
We will be doing a high school football co-op with Nashville Collegiate Prep for the 2026-27 school year. Please complete this signup if interested.
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
Valor Athletics Summer Camp Dates Released
11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early Dismissal for 11th grade ACT on 3/24
12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please see here for a list of graduation requirements and here for the presentation from Tuesday night.
We are actively tracking these requirements and will reach out if anything is missing. No news is good news.
If you have questions, please reach out to the appropriate contact below:
Dr. Conway, aconway@valorcollegiate.org for community service
Dr. Gill bgill@valorcollegiate.org for graduation
Ms. Spriggs, gspriggs@valorcollegiate.org for technology and fees
Ms. Gore, mgore@valorcollegiate.org for credits
Ms. Koutsunis, nkoutsunis@valorcollegiate.org for Capstone, Overgrad, and the graduation survey
We look forward to these next few months of senior year and celebrating our graduates before we know it.
Graduation
Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 17th at the Gaylord Opryland Events Center (2806 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214) @ 5:00 PM. Each student receives 10 tickets. A form to claim these tickets, and request additional tickets, will be released on March 6th.
Senior Events TimelineHere is the Senior Events Timeline for all important events and dates for Seniors