| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Sept 4th- Professional Learning Day (No School)
Sept 7th- Labor Day (No School)
Sept 8th- MS Q1 Q&A ( See Valor Family Engagement for details)
Sept 19th- Hispanic Heritage Festival
| UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS |
August 24th- MS Volleyball Game
August 25th- HS Bowling Tryouts, HS Volleyball Game, HS Soccer Game
August 26th- MS Volleyball Game, HS Golf Match, MS XC Meet
August 27th- HS XC Meet
August 28th- September 9th HS Boys Soccer Tryouts
Sept 10th-11th MS Girls Soccer Tryouts
Sept 15th-18th MS Boys Soccer Tryouts
Sept 12th- MS Baseball Tryout
*See Athletics Page for Details
| CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION |
As we continue celebrating Intersectionality Awareness Month, we remain grounded in our Diverse by Design commitment. Connected communities build strong scholars, and we love highlighting local opportunities that educate, inspire, and empower our families.
Here are a few meaningful ways to engage across Nashville in the coming weeks:
YWCA Housing as a Social Justice Issue (Virtual): Join local community leaders for a free virtual Lunch & Learn exploring housing access, affordability, and lasting community solutions in Middle Tennessee.
- When: Wednesday, August 26 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Where: Online via [Registration Link]
Democracy Summit 2026: Hosted by Organize Tennessee, this civic engagement summit focuses on voter participation, youth and family advocacy, and navigating democracy challenges together. Register here
- When: Saturday, August 29 | 9:00 AM
- Where: TSU – Avon Williams Campus
5th Annual Suicide Awareness & Prevention Event: Metro Public Health presents “Hope Is Available: Being The Perfect Stranger™,” an empowering morning focused on mental health awareness, compassionate support, and community connection. Lunch is provided.
- When: Wednesday, September 9 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where: Lentz Public Health Center | Free [Registration Link]
Whether learning about civic engagement, community wellness, or housing justice, we thrive when our families stay informed and connected!
| VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
MS Q&A Session: September 8th
- When: Sept 8th 2025
- Where: Compass Center
- Time: 7:45 am – 8:45am
This year we will be holding a sequence of regular, open meetings with leadership. tFamilies will have the opportunity to:
- – Ask pertinent questions.
- – Learn more about the systems, procedures and vision at Valor.
- – Build relationships with members of the leadership team.
We will post notes from the meeting in the Principal’s Update following the meeting.
Please submit your questions using the form linked here at least 24 hours prior to the Q&A so leadership can be prepared. We will cover these questions first and cover new questions as time permits. Q & A Question Submission
Parking will be provided at the compass center and the Tractor Supply Area ( building between Voyager and Flagship)
| ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
August 24
- MS Volleyball Game vs. Brentwood Academy Location: VCP Time: 4:30, 5:30
Ticket Info: Link
August 25
- HS Bowling Tryouts Location: Tusculum Strike & Spare Time: 3-5pm Tryout Info: Provide your own transportation
- HS Volleyball Game vs. Hume Fogg Location: VCP Time: 4:30, 5:30 Ticket Info: Link
- HS Soccer Game vs. Republic Location: Rose Park Time: 6pm
August 26
- MS Volleyball Game vs. SCA Location:St. Celicia Academy Time: 4:30, 5:30
- HS Golf Match Location: The Hermitage Time: TBD
- MS Cross Country Meet Location: Vaughn’s Gap Time: 4:15
- August 27 — HS Cross Country Meet Location: Vaughn’s Gap Time: 4pm
- August 28–September 9 — HS Boys Soccer Tryouts See website for Info: vcawildcats.com
- September 10–11 — MS Girls Soccer Tryouts Tryout Interest Form Link
- September 12 — MS Baseball Tryout Tryout Interest Form Link
- When: Saturday, September 12; 6th Grade: 9:00am-10:15am; 7-8th Grade: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Location: Nashville Collegiate Prep Baseball Field. 14446 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013.
- We partner with Nashville Collegiate Prep for Middle School Baseball. If possible, we will create a 6th grade team separate from our 7th/8th grade team.
- September 15–18 — MS Boys Soccer Tryouts Tryout Interest Form Link
| FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS, & ENRICHMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Important Dates:
First Day of Clubs – September 8, 2026
*All middle school clubs and late scholar pickup will be held at Voyager, ID is required for pick up.
We Need You (:
We have a few clubs who are in need of a program leader. If you are interested please fill out this form, and I will contact you with more information as soon as possible. You can read a description of clubs at valorface.com.
Vacancies:
DECA (VCP)
Gay-Straight Alliance (VCP)
MS Yearbook (MS) – Co-leader needed