STAAR Testing Window
During STAAR Testing, the campus must be closed to visitors and parents per Texas state law.
More details will be provided to parents prior to testing.
Improv Performance
Prepare for an afternoon of joy at VNA’s improv show, where our skilled students will blend sharp intellect with clean, spontaneous humor. The performance is recommended for 3rd grade and above! Join us for a delightful performance rooted in wit and wisdom.
No School
Friday, April 18 though Tuesday, April 22 is a student/staff/faculty holiday.
A Night at the Opera
The 12th Grade students will attend a final dress rehearsal of “Madame Butterfly” at Austin Opera. Parent communications to follow with details about this visit.
Early Release Day
Lower School (K-5) releases at 12:35 PM.
Upper School (6-12) releases at 1:00 PM.
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
Art Show
The Art Show displays art created by each Valor student. More details will be shared prior to the event.
Book Fair
The Book Fair will be held in the VNA Library Monday, April 28 - 30 and online April 28 - May 2. Details will be shared in the Parent Newsletters.
12th Grade Retreat
The 12th Grade Retreat will be Wednesday, April 30. Parent communications to follow with details about this visit.
Spring Play
Save the date for our performance of our Spring play! The performance times will be updated as we get closer to the performance.
Coffee and Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Current Parents, join Headmaster Hill for coffee and conversation! After drop off, sign in at the front desk then head to the Valor North Austin library for this brief hour of Q&A. No RSVP is required.
Spring Concert
Please plan to attend this celebration of song at the annual Valor North Austin spring concert. Students in 3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th, & 10th Grades will perform, joined by the Honors Choir.
More details will be shared via parent communications.
Early Release Day
Lower School (K-5) releases at 12:35 PM.
Upper School (6-12) releases at 1:00 PM.
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
Spirit Day!
It’s our final Spirit Day of the school year! Students may dress according to the guidelines below. Students who opt out of wearing spirit gear must wear the uniform.
Senior Dinner
The Senior Dinner will be held Friday, May 16 from 6-8 PM. They will gather in the library at VNA. Details will be shared with parents through Parent Communications.
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
On this evening, we celebrate our 5th-grade students’ graduation from Lower School to Upper School. More information will be sent to guardians of 5th-grade students.
Early Release/Exams (Upper School only)
Early Release for Upper School Students (6-12) only.
K-5 will have a full day of school, releasing at 3:10 PM as usual.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
This evening, we will celebrate our eighth-grade students’ graduation from middle school to upper school. More details will be sent to guardians of 8th-grade students.
Early Release/Last Day of School
All students K-12 will be released at 12:35 PM.
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
Have a wonderful summer!
Graduation
VNA’s first graduating class will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31st. More details coming soon.
Junior & Senior Ball
The Junior & Senior Classes are invited to Ball 2025. Details and registration will be shared in parent communications.
Coffee and Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Current Parents, join Headmaster Hill for coffee and conversation! After drop off, sign in at the front desk then head to the Valor North Austin library for this brief hour of Q&A. No RSVP is required.
Early Release Day
Lower School (K-5) releases at 12:35 PM.
Upper School (6-12) releases at 1:00 PM.
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
6th Grade Field Trip
The 6th Grade students will visit Concordia Nature Preserve. Parent communications to follow with details about this visit.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert
All Kindergarten & 1st Grade Classes will perform. More details will be provided via the Parent Newsletter.
4th Grade Curricular Celebration
The 4th Grade class will have their Curricular Celebration on April 1 at VNA. Additional information will be sent to parents.
11th Grade Field Trip
The 11th Grade students will visit Butler School of Music. Parent communications to follow with details about this visit.
Parents' Dinner & Social
We are delighted to announce our Spring Parents Dinner and Social which will take place on March 28 at 6:30 PM at Brushy Creek Community Center. Our speaker will be Dr. Anna B. Moreland, who will be presenting The Young Adult Playbook, a practical guide for young people to encounter and pursue their true desires.
The purpose of the Parent Dinner and Social is twofold:
To provide you with an opportunity to socialize with other Valor North Austin parents over dinner and drinks (BYOB).
To listen to and learn from a dynamic speaker on topics related to parenting and education more broadly.
More information is forthcoming.
3rd Grade Field Trip
The 3rd Grade students will visit Pioneer Farms in east Austin. Parent communications to follow with details about this visit.
1st Grade Field Trip
The 1st grade class will visit the LBJ Wildflower Center. More details will be provided to parents of 1st grade students before the event.
SAT Test (11th Grade)
11th Grade students will take the SAT test on Wednesday, March 26. Please watch for parent communications about this national test.
Early Release Day
K-5 releases at 12:35 PM
6-12 releases at 12:55 PM
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
Coffee and Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Current Parents, join Headmaster Hill for coffee and conversation! After drop off, sign in at the front desk then head to the Valor North Austin library for this brief hour of Q&A. No RSVP is required.
University of Tulsa College Visit
University of Tulsa College Visit
Date: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: Lunch (12:08 PM – 12:40 PM)
Location: Room 142
Who may attend: all high school students (There is limited seating and 9th grade will be asked to return to the cafeteria if all seats are occupied by upperclassmen.)
The University of Tulsa, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a private research university known for its strong academics, small class sizes, and commitment to student success. TU offers top programs in engineering, business, law, and the arts and sciences. Its prestigious Honors College provides an integrated and holistic liberal arts education, guiding students to discover what is true, good, and beautiful, and to understand why. Through this approach, the TU Honors College seeks to prepare students for a flourishing, meaningful life complementing any major offered at the university.
Valor Games Spirit Week
Leading up to and during the Valor Games, the Valor North Austin campus will be overflowing with school spirit! More details will be shared prior to the event.
Early Release Day
Lower School (K-5) releases at 12:35 PM.
Upper School (6-12) releases at 1:00 PM.
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
National Latin Exam
Students will participate in the National Latin Exam. More information will be provided through parent communication.
Kindergarten Field Trip
The kindergarten class will visit Crowe’s Nest Farm. More details will be provided to parents of kindergarten students before the event.
Grove City College Campus Visit
Grove City College will visit the VNA campus on Thursday, Feb. 27. High School students are encouraged to attend. See below for more details.
Rep Name: Dena Solman
School: Grove City College
Date: Thursday, February 27th
Time: Lunch (12:08 PM – 12:40 PM)
Location: Room 142
Who may attend: all high school students (There is limited seating and 9th grade will be asked to return to the cafeteria if all seats are occupied by upperclassmen.)
About: Grove City is located in Pennsylvania and is known for its classical Christian curriculum. They have a strong Engineering program and a popular Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. They are also strong in humanities. Tuition at Grove City College stands at about half of the national average for private institutions of their caliber. If you are considering Hillsdale as a college option, you should definitely check out Grove City.
From the Grove City website: College is a learning experience unlike any other. But not everything you’re taught comes out of a textbook. At Grove City College, your fellow students and your faith inform your education every bit as much as our faculty. This one-of-a-kind experience means that while you’re preparing for a career, you’re also discovering your purposes for success in life.
Class Pictures & School Picture Re-Take Day
EK Simmons Photography will return to take class pictures for the yearbook as well as re-takes of individual photos. This includes photos of students who were absent for Fall picture day, students who would like a different picture taken, and new students who were not enrolled in October. More details will be shared in parent communications.
High School Winter Swing Formal
High School students are invited to join the Winter Swing Formal on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Details will follow and will be shared in parent communications.
Classic Learning Test (11th Grade)
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty. Accepted at hundreds of colleges across the US, the CLT is an alternative to the SAT® and ACT® for 11th and 12th graders.
Parents of Juniors, stay tuned for an email from Mrs. Chapman or Ms. Dewoody, VNA's college counselors, with more details about the CLT and other important information.
Inclement Weather MAKE-UP Day - Normal Schedule
Monday, February 17th was originally scheduled as a student/staff/faculty holiday. However, due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, January 21, we will have classes on a normal schedule on Monday, February 17th to make up for that missed day of classes.
Grandparents' Day
We will celebrate with our students’ grandparents today. More details to come!
Friday, February 14 is also an Early Release Day. Please note:
K-5 releases at 12:35 PM
6-12 releases at 12:55 PM
No lunch will be served, so please pack two hearty snacks.
Coffee and Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Current Parents, join Headmaster Hill for coffee and conversation! After drop off, sign in at the front desk then head to the Valor North Austin library for this brief hour of Q&A. No RSVP is required.
8th Grade Field Trip
The A full human life requires us to invest in all avenues of the human experience. Music is a beautiful expression of the auditory nature of humanity. We desire at times to partake in having our students sing and perform musical numbers. At other times we desire to place our students in a position to receive this gift of music. We are fortunate to have this opportunity through a performance in February.
Details will be shared with parents in email communications.
CLT10 (9th & 10th Grade)
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty. Accepted at hundreds of colleges across the US, the CLT is an alternative to the SAT® and ACT® for 11th and 12th graders.
Parents of Freshmen and Sophomores, stay tuned for an email from Mrs. Chapman or Ms. Dewoody, VNA College Counselors, with more details about the CLT and other important information.