| UPCOMING EVENTS |
April 15th- TIRRC Know Your Rights Session
April 25th- MENA Heritage Festival
April 20-May 1: TNReady Testing
April 23: MS Art Show
May 2: 7th Grade Dance
May 2-3: 8th Grade Capstone Trip
May 13: 6th Grade Field Trip
May 20: 8th Grade Promotion
| UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS |
| CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Fire Arms Instruction: Upcoming Morning Meeting
In 2024, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the following legislation, requiring instruction of firearms safety in schools, outlined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1016. We have been working on understanding our requirements here as a public charter school and developing a plan to ensure we are in compliance with these new state requirements. We will share a state provided video with our students to watch and take the opportunity to reintroduce our security team with our students. We will do this at the following dates during Morning Meeting (MSs) and will have a member of the security team there to introduce themselves to students. We are imagining this to take around 10 minutes (7 minutes for the video + 3 minutes to introduce the security team) of the morning meeting. You can find the dates below:
April 14th: 6th and 8th grade morning meeting
April 15th: 5th and 7th grade morning meeting
If you are curious to see more about the state law, you can review the following materials from the state and see the slides we will share with students as well.
State Resource: Instructional Outcomes and Guidance
State Resource: Instructional Resources
If you’d like to discuss any of this more, please reach out to Ms. Leach at sleach@valorcollegiate.org
Autism Acceptance Coin Drive
We will be launching our Autism Acceptance Coin Drive from April 15 through May 7 as part of our broader Autism Acceptance Month efforts. Prides will collect spare change in support of our Harbor classrooms, with all funds going directly toward supporting those programs. This will culminate in our Autism Acceptance Walk on May 8, where we will recognize the Pride that raised the most funds.
If you would like to participate in the walk, please reach out to Ja’Mille Donaldson at jdonaldson@valorcollegiate.org.
| CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION |
April invites reflection and connection as we honor the traditions and lived experiences that shape our community. This month, we recognize Arab American Heritage Month, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Genocide Awareness Month.
Upcoming Religious & National Observances
- April 14 | Vaisakhi/Baisakhi (Sikh): Marks the founding of the Khalsa; Sikhs gather at Gurdwaras to celebrate community, service, and faith.
- April 14 | Yom HaShoah (Jewish): Holocaust Remembrance Day honoring the six million Jews murdered and the resilience of survivors.
- April 14–May 3 | Ridván (Bahá’í): Commemorates Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration of his mission; holy days include April 21, April 29, and May 2.
Community Connection
- YWCA Racial Justice Challenge (through May 4): A virtual learning experience on voting rights and democracy. Join here: https://www.ywcachallenge.org
- Amplify Nashville | April 16, 6:30–9:00 p.m. | Marathon Music Works
Celebrate and support Nashville’s immigrant community. Tickets: https://siloamhealth.org/amplify-nashville-2026/ - Spring Resource Fair | April 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | 417 Welshwood Dr
Free resources including food, health services, and employment support. flyer - Earth Day Festival | April 18, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Centennial Park Link
- Picnic with the Library | April 26, 3:30–6:00 p.m. | Downtown Public Library
Family-friendly literacy event supporting children’s programming. flyer
We are grateful to walk alongside such a diverse and dedicated community of families.
If you have questions or would like to share an upcoming event please email aharmon@valorcollegiate.org
| VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
We’re excited to partner with Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) to offer an important Know Your Rights virtual session for our families!
Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Zoom- https://valorcollegiate.zoom.us/j/93851406486
We all have rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution. Join us for this informative session to learn how to understand and protect your rights in everyday situations.
During this training, families will:
- Learn more about TIRRC and the work they do in our community
- Understand your rights at home, in public spaces, and on the street
- Gain guidance on how to interact with law enforcement
- Explore helpful resources available to support you and your family
This session is designed to be informative, supportive, and empowering for all families. We hope you’ll join us!
Join us for Valor’s Annual MENA Heritage Festival! 🌍✨
Come celebrate culture, community, and connection with delicious food, exciting games, raffles, live performances, and music for the whole family!
Bring your family, bring your friends and don’t forget to bring money for food, raffles, and fun activities!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
| ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
High School Football Signups (Open to rising 9th graders)
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 Tryouts for Fall VCP Teams (Open to rising 9th graders)
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
