CONGRATULATIONS to the WVMS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS

The girls team finished 5th, qualifing for the State Championship on October 21st!  The boys team finished 8th with two runners also qualifing for the State Championship.  We are really proud of all the West Valley runners!

School and Yearbook Pictures

Fall picture day is October 6, 2017.  Students should bring home picture order forms on Monday October 2nd.

*ATTENTION ART STUDENTS*

Art students who applied for the National Junior Art Honor Society you can view the list of those who were accepted by clicking on the following link.

2017 WVMS NJAHS

Treats for Troops

The WVMS student council has been made aware of the need for snacks for our troops overseas.  This will become a year-long project, so there will be multiple opportunities to donate during the year. The troops have asked for non-perishable snacks. These may include but are not limited to the following:  beef jerky, PB crackers/cheese crackers, individually wrapped Cheez Its (or any lunchbox items), applesauce or fruit pouches, gummies, blueberry Belvita bars (requested), energy/protein bars (also requested), gum or mints, hard candies (that don’t melt), graham crackers, gold fish, pretzels, and cereal bars.

Keep in mind, these usually take two weeks to ship. Make sure they cannot melt or are easily smashed.

These items will be collected after each of the breaks.

Help support your troops!

2017 Flu Shot Information

This year the Knox County Health Department, in conjunction with its partners, is pleased to provide Influenza vaccinations to children ages 6 months - 18 years of age living in Knox County, TN this year.  This year , only the flu shot will be offered in schools due to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control.  Our school will be offering the flu shot on November 3, 2017.  Below is a link to the Consent Form that you can fill out and send to school with your student.  (They will turn it in to their homeroom teacher)

2017 Flu Shot Consent Form

2017 Flu Shot Consent Form-Spanish version

Required Device Deployment Information

 6^th grade = Laptop deployment for 6^th graders will be Monday, August 14, during school.  The required training video for parents that must be viewed prior to deployment will also be viewable at 6^th grade open house on August 10. 

* 7^th grade deployment will be Tuesday, August 8, during school.  The required training video, like last year, can be viewed online or at open house.   

* 8^th grade deployment will be Thursday, August 10, during school.  The required training video, like last year, can be viewed online or at open house. 

*  New 7^th and 8^th grade students to WVMS will receive devices the week of August 14.

Required Deployment Video

Technology Procedure & Expectations

The tech agreement for deployment must be signed by a parent/legal guardian before a student receives a device.  Students will be bringing this form home the first week of school.

Technology Agreement

SCHOOL SUPPLYLISTS

Parents you can find the school supply lists under the "For Families" section

**CONGRATULATIONS**

Congratulations to our own David Claxton for winning the OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AWARD for 2016/17!  This award is presented to the Principal who helps to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, open communication, positive suggestions for action and a good working partnership between the schools administration and the PTA.  Congratulations to our West Valley PTSA which also won several awards; The Early Bird Membership Recognition, President's Participation Award, Outstanding Volunteer Award, Partnership in Education Award of Excellence, Communicating Award of Excellence, School Decision Making Award of Excellence, Volunteering Award of Excellence and Outstanding Local Unit all in the Middle School Division. 

On-Line Report Cards

Parents please click on the quick link to the left titled "Parent Portal Report Card Instructions" for instructions on how to view reportcards.