4/19/26 VCP Upper School (11/12) Principal’s Update

Sunday April 19th

UPCOMING EVENTS:  

April 25th- MENA Heritage Festival 

April 20th-April 30th- End of Course Testing

April 30th- Seniors Last Day

UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:  

WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thank you to everyone who supported Prom. We truly appreciate the time, energy, and resources you gave to make the night special for our students. Events like this only come together because of a strong team committed to creating meaningful experiences, and that was clear throughout the entire evening.

Thank you as well to all of the teachers who helped set up, the students who volunteered their time to bring everything together, and the caregivers who were able to chaperone or donate in support of the event. Your collective effort behind the scenes made a real difference.

A special shoutout to Dr. Rozell for her leadership in planning and executing such an incredible event!

Thank you, 

Dr. Gill

#WildcatWay #AllDay #EveryDay

EOC Testing Schedule

State End-of-Course (EOC) testing for 9th–11th grade will take place from Monday, April 20, through April 30.

On testing days, students will report to class after completing exams and will have a full day of school (see bell schedule here) —this is different from previous years.

It is critical that all students arrive by 7:30 AM each day so testing can begin on time.

Preparation Reminder:
Please ensure your student’s Chromebook is fully charged each day, as all EOC exams will be completed online.

Our goal is 100% attendance so that all students can complete their exams during the scheduled window. Being present and on time is essential for student success.

Additional Notes:
Friday, May 1st, is a regular school day for 9-11th grade. 

12th grade will follow a regular schedule during the week of April 20. During the week of April 27, seniors will transition to their Senior Week schedule and events.

Please review the Valor College Prep Academic Integrity Policy for High-Stakes Exams/

Upcoming Youth Events @ Parnassus Books

Middle School:

Tues, 4/21 @ 4:30pm — Kate Milford, Author Of Rialto and the bestselling Greenglass House series 

Young Adult: :

Sun, 4/19 @ 6:30pm — Readings By Youth Poet Laureates

Fri, 4/24 @ 6:30pm — Randi Smith, Author Of Ada Holloway’s Had Enough (a timely debut about book bans)

VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As part of our celebration of MENA Heritage Month, we are excited to host a MENA Heritage Dress Day on Friday, April 24.

Students are invited to participate by wearing traditional clothing that reflects MENA cultures or by wearing  red, yellow, green, black, or white to represent the region.

We hope your child will join us in this celebration.

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! 

CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION 

VALOR THEATRE & FINE ARTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS ART SHOW UPDATE:

We’re excited to announce a fresh, new take on our Middle School Art Show – it will be virtual this year!

Our MS Art teachers are incredibly excited to share this experience with you, and we can’t wait for you to see the creativity, talent, and hard work our students have poured into their art.

We know this time of year can be especially busy, so this virtual format allows our staff, students, and families to enjoy the show in a way that’s flexible and accessible.

Be on the lookout for the Virtual Art Show link in the coming weeks – you won’t want to miss it!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Fine Arts & Enrichment, Jacob Waid, at jwaid@valorcollegiate.org.

FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Important Dates

Lovely Lavish Ladies of Valor Auditions 

Join us for auditions on  Saturday, June 6th or Monday, August 10th at Flagship. Ready to take the stage? We’d love to see you there! Click here for detailed information and to register.

Afterschool Clubs Information

Check out the VCP Club ListingsSchedules & Upcoming Event

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 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.

Please be on the lookout for NCP’s Coach visiting during lunch periods on April 14, 2026!

Upcoming Tryouts for Fall 2026 VCP Teams

Upcoming Letterman Jacket Fittings on 4/21/26

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

SignUp Link Here

11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.

CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served for more than 25 years with a distinctive approach to senior photography, combining state-of-the-art studios, premier customer service, and magazine-worthy images that truly capture each senior’s unique story.

This elevated experience is not your typical school photo day in the gym. Senior portraits are meant to be different and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime season.

Please take a moment to submit your contact information using the link below.

cady.com/SeniorRegistration

CADY will use this information to send you everything you need to know: scheduling details, deadlines, outfit tips, reminders, and other important updates.

Completing this form helps ensure your rising senior is fully prepared and that every senior is represented in the upcoming yearbook.

12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are excited to celebrate our seniors with a full day of reflection, recognition, and community. Parents and families are warmly invited to join us for the Postsecondary Success Celebration (Decision Day) in the afternoon!

Additionally, if you would like to volunteer or donate items for the cookout, please use the Sign-Up Genius link: HERE. Thank you so much to everyone who has already signed up—we truly appreciate your support!

Senior Day Schedule

8:20–8:30 AM – Student Arrival (assigned circle spaces) 

8:30–10:25 AM – Final Circle & Capstone Presentations: Students will participate in their final mentor circle of their VCP careers 

10:30–11:20 AM – Senior Awards & Raffle (Gym)

11:30 AM–1:15 PM – Senior Cookout & Celebration (Courtyard & Gym) 

1:27–2:15 PM – Postsecondary Success Celebration (Decision Day) 

2:15–2:30 PM – Senior Walk: Seniors will walk through the middle schools as a final send-off (Very emotional, with lots of happy tears so bring your tissues!) 

2:30 PM – Dismissal & Yard Signs Pickup (Courtyard) 


Graduation
Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 17, at 5:00 PM at the Gaylord Opryland Events Center (2806 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214).

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