Sunday August 16th
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 4th: No School
September 7th: No School
UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:
Monday 8/17:
NCP Football Players should dismiss with carpool and will be escorted by Mrs. Gardner to VCP study hall before their bus departure at 3:50pm- Monday-Friday
MS Cross Country Tryouts 4:15-5:30 at Whitfield Park, transportation is not provided
MS Volleyball Middle school volleyball players will dismiss at “release all” and go to Athletic buses to be transported to Hillcrest Church for practice
Tuesday 8/18:
High School Volleyball Home vs. Franklin HIgh School JV 4:30pm / Varsity 5:30pm
^^Wear your USA gear for USA themed game night!
High School Girls Soccer vs. USN 5:30pm at KIPP Global
Wednesday 8/19:
MS Cross Country will practice at VCP indoor track & will be escorted by Ms. Fisher & Mr. Eckenrode
Thursday 8/20:
HS Volleyball Home vs. MLK JV 4:30pm / Varsity 5:30pm Theme: White Out
HS Girls Soccer vs. James Lawson 6:30pm at Nashville Collegiate Prep
MS Cross Country meet at Vaughns Gap, bus leaves at 3:25
Friday 8/21:
HS Volleyball travels to Alabama for tournament
MS Volleyball Home vs. Harpeth Hall 4:30, 5:30
MS Cross Country will practice at VCP indoor track & will be escorted by Ms. Fisher & Mr. Eckenrode
WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dear Families,
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Family Breakfast this past week! It was wonderful to catch up, share a meal, and connect with our amazing community. We truly appreciate you taking the time to start the day with us. Your partnership and support mean the world to our team.
If your student mentions that their daily schedule changed recently, please do not be alarmed. We have been making a few routine adjustments behind the scenes to help balance our class sizes and ensure every student gets the best possible support.
If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out. Thanks again for being such a great community!
Dr. Gill & Dr. Bradford
#WildcatWay #AllDay #EveryDay
Traffic Flow and Dismissal
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our highest priority. To keep our campus safe and efficient during pick-up, and also be good partners with our middle schools, we ask that everyone live out our shared commitment to safety by obeying all traffic rules and following the guidance of our dismissal team.
Please keep the following key guidelines in mind:
- Follow Staff Directives: Our staff members are outside during dismissal specifically to keep your children safe. Please listen to and follow their instructions at all times.
- Middle School Dismissal Area: If you find yourself in the Middle School dismissal area, please follow their specific traffic directives carefully.
- Keep Traffic Moving (“The Circle Rule”):
- No Lane Blocking: Vehicles are not permitted to sit idling or stopped in either the inner or outer lanes, as this blocks the flow of traffic and creates safety hazards.
- If Asked to Circle, Please Circle: If a staff member asks you to circle around, you must do so immediately. Please continue to circle until your student is at the pickup spot and ready to board.
Dismissal runs smoothly and safely when we all work together. Thank you for your patience, courtesy, and dedication to keeping our school community safe!
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Opportunity to join the 26-27 AI Community Council!
Are you curious — or concerned — about how AI is shaping life for you and your student? Do you want to be part of a small multigenerational team working to learn and share more about the opportunities and risks of integrating AI into Valor? We’re looking for 4 family members to join the council alongside students and staff. Application is here (deadline Aug 17). You don’t need to be a ‘tech-expert’ to apply and we welcome family members who are skeptical about AI to sign up.
Time commitment: monthly Monday (4:00pm-5:15pm) meetings at VCP. 30 minutes of work between meetings. More details included in the application (tentative meeting dates, expectations, etc). Questions? Reach out to Daren Dickson at ddickson@valorcollegiate.org.
If you have a student in grades 7-12 who you think would be a great fit for the council, encourage them to apply! The student application opens when they arrive on campus and is due by Aug 24th.
Invitation to Register: Immersive Futures Event at Valor
What will it mean to be human in a world shaped by AI?
Join us for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience designed to help students, families and Valor staff explore that question together. Through live actors and interactive scenarios, you’ll step into possible futures and experience firsthand both the incredible possibilities and the real risks of a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
This special event, created in partnership with the Rithm Project, is coming to Valor for the first time ever at a school. You’ll leave with new questions, new perspectives, and an opportunity to think together about how we can use AI without losing what matters most: our humanity and our connections to one another.
We invite you to join us in experiencing the future and helping shape what comes next for our Valor community.
There are 5 opportunities to participate in this special event over the course of three days (Oct 7 – 9, 2026). Please register using this form by selecting the time you’d like to attend. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. We highly encourage student and caregivers to register and attend the event together. We will email confirmation of registration and attendance to participants in mid- September.
VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for our Welcome Breakfast! We were excited to welcome 75+ families and start the school year together with connection, community, and partnership. 💙
Couldn’t make it? No worries! Linked is the slide deck we reviewed with everything we discussed, and a little more information to help you stay connected and informed. Please feel free to sign up or reach out if you have any questions.
We’re grateful to have you as part of the Valor community and look forward to a wonderful school year together!
CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION
As our middle school community continues to learn and grow together during Intersectionality Awareness Month, we remain grounded in our diverse by design commitment. We love highlighting local opportunities that uplift, connect, and empower our scholars and families both inside and outside the classroom.
Here are a few great ways to engage across the Nashville area this month:
- National Black Business Month: August is a fantastic time to celebrate local Black entrepreneurs! Check out [Black Owned Nashville] to support and uplift diverse businesses across our city
- Conexión Américas (Grades 9–12): Centered on the theme “El Cambio Empieza Conmigo | The Change Begins With Me,” high school students can create an essay or multimedia piece exploring how individual actions strengthen our community. Submissions are due August 31st. Details included here!
- Hispanic Family Foundation Job & Legal Fair: Hosted in a welcoming environment at Plaza Mariachi, this community event connects attendees with employment opportunities, legal guidance, and valuable local organizations serving Nashville.
- When: Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville)
- Wilson County Fair / TN State Fair: Looking for a fun family outing? Enjoy rides, agricultural exhibits, and local traditions through Saturday, August 22nd. [Event Info]
- Families for Safe Streets Nashville / Familias para Calles Seguras: Join Walk Bike Nashville for an empowering, bilingual virtual meeting advocating for safer streets and neighborhood walking routes for our scholars.
- When: Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Online via [Zoom Registration]
Whether exploring career pathways, advocating for safe neighborhoods, or celebrating local traditions, we thrive when our families are connected!
VALOR THEATRE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Valor Theatre is excited to announce our HS Fall Season and Auditions! Please see our 26.27 Valor Theatre One-Pager for more information and important links!
SIX auditions have concluded, but The Sound of Murder auditions are next Wednesday! (Open to 8th -12th grade students)
If you have any questions, please reach out directly to our Director of Fine Arts & Enrichment: Jacob Waid, jwaid@valorcollegiate.org
FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Registration for after school clubs are open!!😄
You can view the list of clubs being offered this year and sign up by visiting https://www.valorface.com/high-school. Clubs will begin September 8, 2026.
*Interest meetings will be held starting next week
ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
High School Baseball Tryouts
When: Saturday, September 12, 1pm-3pm
Location: Nashville Collegiate Prep Baseball Field. 14446 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013.
We partner with Nashville Collegiate Prep for High School Baseball. If you’re interested in trying out, please fill out this form.
11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Trip
Hello 12th grade families! The Senior Trip planning has officially started. Please refer below for details regarding the dates, deposit, and how to register.
Trip Date: April 30 – May 1, 2027
Destination: Atlanta, Georgia/Six Flags Grad Night/The World of Coca-Cola
Registration: All students must register through Adventure Student Travel. Here are step-by-step directions on how to register.
Deposit: A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, September 4th and must be paid via MySchoolBucks. The link to submit your deposit is listed below.
Trip Payment Details
For your planning purposes, the estimated cost to attend will be between $300-$325. The cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, and a Class of 2027 Trip T-Shirt. The final cost will depend on the amount of deposits received by September 4, 2026. The confirmed cost will be provided once that deadline has passed. *Please note that the cost on the AST registration site does not reflect what you will be expected to pay. Valor will be contributing a portion per student.
Note: Failure to pay the deposit by the firm deadline, Friday, September 4, will result in being unable to attend, as we must submit final numbers to secure trip bookings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Morgan Campbell at morgancampbell@valorcollegiate.org.