8th Grade Poetry Night
Our 8th grade students will present an evening of poetry, highlighting their work in class and performing poetry recitations for a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details will be sent via parent communications.
Winter Two-Step Dance
Our middle school and high school students have the opportunity to participate in the Winter Two-Step Dance on the evening of Saturday, February 28. This dance has been traditionally held in the fall but has been moved to the spring semester. Details and registration will be shared with families via email communications.
Kindergarten Field Trip
Our Kindergarten students will visit Sweet Eats Adventure Farm to learn about animals and farming. Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Texas A&M College Campus Visit - 11th Grade
Our 11th Grade Students have the opportunity to visit the Texas A&M campus in College Station, tour the campus, have lunch, and ask questions with university staff. Transportation will be provided. Details will be sent to families via email communication.
Amplify Austin
All Valor campuses participate in the Amplify Austin fundraiser each year. This is an excellent opportunity to raise money with matching funds and other bonuses. Please consider supporting our school each year!
Amplify Austin Celebration
Valor North Austin wants to thank YOU for participating in the annual Amplify Austin fundraiser benefitting Valor Education. Please join us at the Katherine Fleischer Park (2106 Klattenhoff Drive) after school for treats and fellowship! Bring chairs and enjoy the food trucks while kids play together. Details will be shared via parent communications.
Unlock Your PSAT Scores: What They Mean & What to Do Next
Unlock Your PSAT Scores: What They Mean & What to Do Next
Exclusive Webinar for Valor Education
Thursday, March 5 | 6:00 PM
Hosted by More Than A Teacher*
You’ve received your PSAT scores. Now what?
Join us for an engaging and practical webinar designed to help students and families understand how PSAT results can guide future testing and college planning. An expert from More Than A Teacher will walk you through your score report and explain how to use your results to make confident next steps.
You’ll learn how to:
Decode your PSAT score report with confidence
Understand National Merit Scholarship qualifications
Determine your next steps to prepare for college admission testing
High school sophomores and juniors, along with parents, are encouraged to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your PSAT results into a clear path forward.
Join the Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 847 0970 0762 | Passcode: Mn3bsK
*MaryJo Grant at More Than a Teacher is hosting a special webinar for Valor schools.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, March 6.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Spirit Week
The Valor North Austin community will have many opportunities to show their Valor spirit this week with daily themes (such as Valor Games, Spirit of Texas, Lion Spirit, and the ever-popular Socks & Crocs Day) culminating in the annual Valor Games on Friday, March 13! Details will be sent to families via email communications.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
Talent Show Auditions
Students who have turned in their Talent Show proposal will be invited to audition on Wednesday, March 11 or Wednesday, March 25. They must have already turned in their proposal before auditions. Details will be sent directly to families via Jupiter messages.
Coffee & Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Parents are encouraged to join Headmaster Hill for Coffee & Conversation in the library. Drop off your students and sign in at the lower school lobby before heading to the VNA Library at 8:00 AM. Details will be sent via parent email communications.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, March 13 at the conclusion of Valor Games. Enjoy Spring Break!
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Valor Games 2026
The Valor North Austin community will come together for a friendly competition among the four City-States at the annual Valor Games! This is the culmination of Spirit Week and is a can’t-miss day of fun! Details will be sent to families via email communications.
Student Holiday - Spring Break
There will be no classes for students March 16-20, 2026. Normal class schedules resume on Monday, March 23.
11th Grade Wilderness Expedition
Our 11th grade students will embark on a retreat like no other as they fly to Utah, then camp, backpack, climb, and explore. Valor faculty, along with COR guides, will guide them in daily reflections on virtue and wisdom and all will “aspire to be fully alive” as stated in The Valor Way. Details will be sent via parent communications.
PSO Parent Reading Group
You are invited to join the VNA PSO Parent Reading Group in discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A fellow parent will lead the discussion.
DETAILS:
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, March 25th | Chapters 1-3
Monday, April 6th | Chapters 4-6
Monday, April 20th | Chapters 7-9
Time: 7:55-8:40 AM
Location: Room 141 (Please check in through the Upper School Reception)
Coffee will be available.
Talent Show Auditions
Students who have turned in their Talent Show proposal will be invited to audition on Wednesday, March 11 or Wednesday, March 25. They must have already turned in their proposal before auditions. Details will be sent directly to families via Jupiter messages.
1st Grade Field Trip
Our 1st Grade class has been immersing themselves in nature studies all year, so a visit to the LBJ Wildflower Center is the perfect field trip to broaden their study of local flora and fauna. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Coffee & Conversation with Headmaster Hill - Special Edition
Parents are always encouraged to join Headmaster Hill for Coffee & Conversation in the library. Drop off your students and sign in at the lower school lobby before heading to the VNA Library at 8:00 AM.
This particular Coffee & Conversation will be focused on VNA’s Special Education and 504 Plans, particularly the processes and details about how those programs work. If you have a child in Special Programs at Valor North Austin, you are especially encouraged to join Headmaster Hill at this Coffee & Conversation. Please note that this is not a time to ask about your individual child’s needs, but to understand the big picture of how Special Programs like IEPs, 504 Plans, etc. work at Valor North. An RSVP will be sent via Parent Newsletters so that you can have your name badge printed ahead of time.
Details will be sent via parent email communications.
6th Grade Curricular Celebration
Our 6th Grade class will hold a Curricular Celebration on the theme of the Ides of March. They have been learning about Roman history and this pairs with their Latin studies as well. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
SAT - 11th Grade
Our 11th Grade students will be able to take the SAT at school on Wednesday, April 1. Details will be shared with families via email communications.
2nd Grade Curricular Celebration
Our 2nd Grade class will hold a Curricular Celebration on the theme of the Little House book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Spring Concert - Kindergarten, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade
Our Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade scholars have been working all year to prepare for the Spring Concert. Grandparents and family members are encouraged to attend the concert, held in the VNA Gym during the school day. Due to space constraints and logistics, siblings who are students will not be able to attend.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Student Holiday
There will be no classes on Friday, April 3. Normal class schedules resume on Monday, April 6. Enjoy the long weekend!
PSO Parent Reading Group
You are invited to join the VNA PSO Parent Reading Group in discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A fellow parent will lead the discussion.
DETAILS:
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, March 25th | Chapters 1-3
Monday, April 6th | Chapters 4-6
Monday, April 20th | Chapters 7-9
Time: 7:55-8:40 AM
Location: Room 141 (Please check in through the Upper School Reception)
Coffee will be available.
Regular Classes
Full days of school will take place on the planned bad weather makeup days on Monday, February 16 and Monday, April 6.
*Please note that April 6 is one of the dates built into our calendar that may be used as an Inclement Weather make-up day. This is one of the days that will make up missed school days on January 26-27.
High School Improv Night
Our high school students in the drama elective class have been preparing for an Improv Night in front of a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details will be sent via parent communications.
STAAR Testing Window
All public school students in the state of Texas are required to take the STAAR test annually to assess their progress and learning. The window for completing the STAAR tests begins on April 7 and concludes on May 1. Specific schedules of STAAR testing will be shared with families via email communications.
Talent Show Rehearsal
Valor North Austin proudly presents our first ever Talent Show! Students in all grades have been working to share their unique talents and abilities on the VNA Gymnasium stage for your enjoyment! This is their only rehearsal time to practice with microphones, timing, entering and exiting stage, etc. Participants are required to attend this rehearsal before the Talent Show on April 10.
Please see parent communications for details.
Coffee & Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Parents are encouraged to join Headmaster Hill for Coffee & Conversation in the library. Drop off your students and sign in at the lower school lobby before heading to the VNA Library at 8:00 AM. Details will be sent via parent email communications.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, April 10.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Talent Show
Valor North Austin proudly presents our first ever Talent Show! Students in all grades have been working to share their unique talents and abilities on the VNA Gymnasium stage for your enjoyment! Please see parent communications for details.
11th Grade One Act Play
Our 11th grade students will present a one act play for a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details will be sent via parent communications.
PSO Parent Reading Group
You are invited to join the VNA PSO Parent Reading Group in discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A fellow parent will lead the discussion.
DETAILS:
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, March 25th | Chapters 1-3
Monday, April 6th | Chapters 4-6
Monday, April 20th | Chapters 7-9
Time: 7:55-8:40 AM
Location: Room 141 (Please check in through the Upper School Reception)
Coffee will be available.
Baylor University Campus Visit - 10th Grade
Our 10th Grade Students have the opportunity to visit the Baylor University campus in Waco, tour the campus, have lunch, and ask questions with university staff. Transportation will be provided. Details will be sent to families via email communication.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, April 24.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Parents Dinner & Social
Parents are cordially invited to join us at the spring Parents Dinner & Social on Friday, April 24 at 6:00 PM. Details, speaker info, and tickets can be found in the emailed invitation.
9th Grade Human Encounter
9th grade students will visit Community First! Village to serve in the community and connect with residents transitioning out of homelessness. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Senior Night at the Opera
Our senior class will enjoy a more refined field trip by attending a dress rehearsal for the opera.
Please note that the date may change for this event as the dress rehearsal schedule has not been finalized.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Stop the Bleed Safety Training
Students in grades 9-12 may sign up to attend a free training after school to learn first aid and safety techniques in the event of an emergency. This training is optional but is offered as part of our ongoing efforts to provide health services training to students.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Spring Concert - Grades 3-5
Scholars in grades 3-5 have been working all year to prepare for the Spring Concert. Grandparents and family members are encouraged to attend the concert, held in the VNA Gym.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
Spring Play
Our High School Drama students will present a play for a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details and showtimes will be updated soon. Details will be sent via parent communications.
Spring Concert - Upper School
Scholars in Upper School have been working all semester to prepare for the Spring Concert. Grandparents and family members are encouraged to attend the concert, held in the VNA Gym.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, May 8.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Spring Athletics Awards Ceremony
We invite families of our athletes who participated in fall sports to come celebrate the wins, losses, sportsmanship, and fellowship this season. Details will be shared via parent emails.
Coffee & Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Parents are encouraged to join Headmaster Hill for Coffee & Conversation in the library. Drop off your students and sign in at the lower school lobby before heading to the VNA Library at 8:00 AM. Details will be sent via parent email communications.
Senior Dinner
Our senior class will enjoy a dinner with their parents and faculty members, celebrating their accomplishments. Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
We will celebrate our 5th Grade Scholars on the morning of Thursday, May 21 as they reflect on their Lower School years and prepare to enter our Upper School! Parents and grandparents are encouraged to join us for the promotion ceremony.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Senior Walk
We will celebrate graduating seniors on the morning of Friday, May 22 as they are lead through the school by our mascot, Aslan. All students will line the halls and cheer them on as they parade through the entire school.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Student Holiday
There will be no classes on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Normal class schedules resume for Lower School students on Tuesday, May 26. Upper School students return on Tuesday, May 26, but have a modified schedule for Final Exams. Enjoy the long weekend!
Upper School Final Exams & Early Release
Valor North Austin Upper School students will have Final Exams and Early Release on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26-27. Lunch will not be served to Upper School students on these days, so pack two hearty snacks.
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
We will celebrate our 8th Grade Scholars on the evening of Wednesday, May 27 as they reflect on their middle school years and prepare to enter our high school! Parents, grandparents, and family members are encouraged to join us for the promotion ceremony.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Early Release Day
All Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Thursday, May 28. All students will dismiss at 12:35 and must be picked up by 1:10 so that PSO may set up for the Summer Bash.
Commencement Ceremony
We are thrilled to celebrate our senior Class of 2026 at their Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
First Day of Classes
The first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss the first day of school!
Details will be shared with families via email communications.
Poetry Night
Our High School Drama / Theater elective students will present an evening of poetry recitation, highlighting their work in class and reciting a variety of poems for a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details will be sent via parent communications.
Senior Portrait Make-ups & Retakes
Mrs. Simmons will return to campus on Thursday, February 26 to take make-ups and re-takes for our seniors. Details will be sent to parents via parent communications.
3rd Grade Field Trip
3rd grade students will visit Pioneer Farms to take a closer look at our local history, farming, and Texas culture. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Shakespeare Night
Our 11th Grade students will present an evening of Shakespeare, highlighting their work in class and performing Shakespeare’s scenes for a live audience in VNA’s Black Box Theater. Details will be sent via parent communications.
Two-Step Dance Lessons
To help prepare for the Winter Two-Step Dance on February 28, Upper School students may stay after school on Friday, February 20 for two-step dance lessons from 1-3 PM in the VNA Gym, led by a professional dance couple, Chris and Sarah of “Red Dirt Dancing.” Students should remain in uniform but may bring boots to change into.
8th Grade Symposium
On Friday, February 20, our 8th Grade students will participate in a Symposium, where we will discuss one of the pivotal texts in "The Great Conversation." We human beings are animated by a desire to know the truth about reality, broadly, and of human life, in particular.
Each year, the IHP symposium is a focal point of the Valor High School program as it enables our students to experience "leisure” in a particularly intense way. The 8th Grade students will participate in a Symposium on a half-day, allowing them to get a first glimpse of their high school Symposium experience. At Valor, we aim to educate our students for “a full human life,” and leisure is an integral part of such a life. As the German philosopher Josef Pieper points out, “leisure” is a kind of freedom, but it is not merely “free time.” Rather, leisure is a time in which one is immersed in what is most ultimate and important through a communal celebration of what it means to be truly human, namely, seeking truth together in a community of friends. In this sense, leisure is an experience of authentic freedom.
In the Symposium, your student, along with some of their teachers and Valor leadership, will inquire together into what it means to seek meaning in one’s life. The Symposium includes seminars with small groups of students, short panel presentations from our faculty with student Q&A, and a keynote address.
Please note these guidelines for your scholar to be well-prepared:
They only need to bring their copies of the reading, along with notebooks and their written responses (completed in their IHP class), which will be turned in at the beginning of the day.
Students should bring reusable water bottles.
Arrival and departure times for school will be the same as normal. Please note that this is an Early Release day.
Please ask your scholars about the reading before Friday and inquire about the Symposium after the event!
Symposium is going to be a memorable day! We look forward to this celebration and time of true leisure together.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, February 20.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
Winter Athletics Awards Ceremony
We invite families of our athletes who participated in winter sports (basketball) to come celebrate the wins, losses, sportsmanship, and fellowship this season. Details will be shared via parent emails.
Classical Learning Test - CLT
Our 11th Grade students will take the CLT, which is an online college entrance exam for 11th and 12th graders. Accepted at hundreds of colleges across the US, the CLT is an alternative to the SAT® and ACT®. Over $100 million in scholarships are tied to CLT scores annually.
Details will be sent to families via email communications.
Coffee & Conversation with Headmaster Hill
Parents are encouraged to join Headmaster Hill for Coffee & Conversation in the library. Drop off your students and sign in at the lower school lobby before heading to the VNA Library at 8:00 AM. Details will be sent via parent email communications.
PLEASE NOTE: This C&C was rescheduled from February 12 due to a conflict in Headmaster Hill’s schedule.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
Regular Classes
Full days of school will take place on the planned bad weather makeup days on Monday, February 16 and Monday, April 6.
*Please note that February 16 is one of the dates built into our calendar that may be used as an Inclement Weather make-up day. This is one of the days that will make up missed school days on January 26-27.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
PSO Friendship Day
The Valor Way reminds us that “We cultivate communities of friendship and joy.” Our PSO hosts Friendship Day celebrations each year in honor of that. Classroom Room Parents and Upper School Ambassadors will reach out to parents for support and donations.
Class Pictures & Retakes
Our School Photographer, Captured Austin Schools, will return to campus on Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13 to take class (group) pictures and to take any re-takes or make-ups needed for the yearbook. Details will be sent to parents via the Parent Newsletter.
7th Grade Field Trip
7th grade students will visit the Texas State Capitol to take a closer look at our state history and government. Details will be sent through parent communications.
10th Grade Human Encounter
Our 10th grade students will visit a local senior living center to spend time with residents, complete a service projects, and share a meal. Details will be sent via parent email communications.
Classical Learning Test - CLT10
Our 10th Grade students will take the CLT10, which is an online college preparatory exam for 9th and 10th graders. An alternative to the PSAT® and PreACT®, the exam can be used to prepare for the CLT®, connect with hundreds of colleges, and earn scholarships. Details will be sent to families via email communications.
100 Days of School Celebration
Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes will celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, February 2. Details will be sent to families via email communications.
Student Holiday
There will be no classes on Friday, January 30 as faculty gather for the Winter Symposium with Valor Education. Normal class schedules resume on Monday, February 2. Enjoy the long weekend!
5th Grade Field Trip
5th grade students will visit the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on the University of Texas campus to take a closer look at geology, paleontology, and natural history. Details will be sent through parent communications.
IHP Symposium
On Thursday, January 29, our high school students will participate in the annual Integrated Humanities Program (IHP) Symposium, where we will discuss one of the pivotal texts in "The Great Conversation." We human beings are animated by a desire to know the truth about reality, broadly, and of human life, in particular.
Each year, the IHP symposium is a focal point of the Valor High School program as it enables our students to experience "leisure” in a particularly intense way. At Valor, we aim to educate our students for “a full human life,” and leisure is an integral part of such a life. As the German philosopher Josef Pieper points out, “leisure” is a kind of freedom, but it is not merely “free time.” Rather, leisure is a time in which one is immersed in what is most ultimate and important through a communal celebration of what it means to be truly human, namely, seeking truth together in a community of friends. In this sense, leisure is an experience of authentic freedom.
In the Symposium, your student, along with some of their teachers and Valor leadership, will inquire together into what it means to seek meaning in one’s life. The Symposium includes breakfast and lunch, seminars with small groups of students from across the high school (ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades), short panel presentations from our faculty with student Q&A, and a keynote address.
Please note these guidelines for your scholar to be well-prepared:
Scholars must wear their ties for this event. If your scholar has misplaced their tie, a new one may be purchased from the front office for $10.
They only need to bring their copies of the reading, along with notebooks and their written responses (completed in their IHP class), which will be turned in at the beginning of the day.
Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Students should bring reusable water bottles.
Arrival and departure times for school will be the same as normal.
Please ask your scholars about the reading before Thursday and inquire about the Symposium after the event!
Symposium is going to be a memorable day! We look forward to this celebration and time of true leisure together.
4th Grade Curricular Celebration
4th grade students will celebrate their unit on Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis with a Curricular Celebration. Details will be sent through parent communications.
Student Life Team Retreat
Students on our Student Life Team will enjoy time together on a retreat to focus on team-building and leadership skills. Details will be sent through parent communications.
11th Grade College Counseling Night
Save the date for Valor North Austin's College Counseling Night on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Details to follow. Parents and their 11th grade students are encouraged to attend.
Prospective Parent Tour
We offer Prospective Parent Tours every month. Please share the link to sign-up with friends. Due to space constraints, attendees must register ahead of time for this event.
Student Holiday
There will be no classes on Monday, January 19. Normal class schedules resume on Tuesday, January 20. Enjoy the long weekend!
Grandparents Day
Valor North Austin welcomes our scholars’ grandparents to campus for this morning event. There will be performances and students will have the opportunity to show off their classroom with a campus tour.
Details, specific times, and more will be shared via parent and grandparent email communications.
Early Release Day
Valor North Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, January 16.
Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM
Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:00 PM
High School Preview
Save the date for Valor North Austin's High School Preview Night on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Parents of current 8th grade students are encouraged to attend.
We will meet in the Upper School Library. Please enter through the Shire.
The students will have a separate program during a school day and do not need to attend this event.