During this outing, tenth grade students will practice plein air painting.

DETAILS

• Field Trip on Friday, November 8th.

• Students will need to pack a snack, fully disposable lunch, and bring a full water bottle. 

• Necessary art supplies and materials will be provided by Valor. 

• This trip will not be in need of parent chaperones.

The 8th grade retreat is an opportunity for students to engage in reflection and conversation on the meaning of authentic friendship. In addition to the examination of texts rooted in the classical tradition, students will engage in games, reflection time, and group discussions. The goal of the retreat is for scholars to better integrate the meaning of true friendship into their individual and communal lives.

DETAILS AND DRESS CODE

• Date: Thursday, November 7

• Location: Wells Branch Community Center, 2106 Klattenhoff Dr, Austin, TX 78728

• Solid-colored denim jeans or uniform khakis

• Valor t-shirt or uniform polo

• Lace-up closed-toe athletic shoes (no Vans or similar shoes permitted) with standard socks

• Valor approved outerwear, if needed

Our vision for dances at Valor is unique. Students learn specific dance styles, and it is a community event where they dance with many people, not just one date. Therefore, we strongly encourage students to go in groups rather than seeing this as an event for which they should find a date. 

The Student Life Team plans the Upper School dances. Questions? Contact Ms. Foto at afoto@valoreducation.org.

The 7th-grade class will have a themed celebration based on books they have read this year. More information will be provided to families of students in the 7th grade.

The 7th Grade class will kick off our Field Trip season with our very first outing!

We are pleased to invite guardians of Upper School students (grades 6-12) to experience a day in the life of a Valor scholar by attending Parents Night!

At this event, intended exclusively for parents and guardians (no students, please), you will have the opportunity to be taught by your child's instructors. Through learning just a bit of what your children participate in daily, we hope that you will also more deeply understand and value Valor's unique culture.

More details about the event will be provided soon.

Please note: the start time has been pushed back to 6 PM to allow more guardians to be able to attend.

Tutoring Now Available

Tutoring will begin this Monday, September 16! See the schedule below to coordinate tutoring with the teachers listed.

The following teachers will schedule tutoring sessions by appointment:

• Ms. de Virgilio

• Mr. Grube

• Mrs. Hill

• Mrs. Hinojosa

• Mr. Hutchins

• Mr. McMickle

• Ms. Mire

• Mrs. Regnerus

• Mr. Steffens

• Ms. Ward

Questions? Contact Assistant Headmaster of the Upper School, Mrs. Dunn at cdunn@valoreducation.org.

Seniors, get ready for your best year yet! We’re kicking off this special year with a Sunrise Breakfast just for you.

Just for 6th grade students & parents. More information has been provided to guardians of rising 6th grade students.

Just for 7th-12th grade students & parents new to VNA’s Upper School.

• New 7th-12th grade students & their parents (in these grades, only students new to Valor and their guardians should attend)

More information has been provided to guardians of new-to-Valor rising 7th-12th grade students.

Exam Schedule early release at NOON for Upper School Students (6-11) only.

K-5 will have a full day of school, releasing at 3:10 PM as usual.

Exam Schedule early release at NOON for Upper School Students (6-11) only.

K-5 will have a full day of school, releasing at 3:10 PM as usual.

Full day of school for students K-11.

Upper School (6th-11th grade) will have exam(s) on this date. More information will be provided to students.

We’re excited to announce that our 11th Grade Drama students will perform in an end-of-year showcase! Over the course of our year, they have increased their skills in basic acting, analysis of scenes, and how to perform difficult yet famous Shakespeare plays such as A Midsummer Night's Dream (a few scenes of which will be performed). 

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Our program will run for about two hours with a special announcement about our drama plans for next year.

• Enjoy scenes from Cyrano de Bergerac and The Shoemakers Holiday and original pantomimes, monologues, and performance improvisation. 

The students have been diligently working to memorize their scenes and monologues of various genres which they have selected to share with you. Please plan to join us! 

More details will be shared prior to the event.

Current juniors and guardians are invited to join our Upper School Leadership team for an overview of:

• 12th Grade Curriculum, including our unique Integrated Humanities Program

• College Counseling

• Extracurriculars

• Athletics

• Uniforms

• Special events and more!

The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A with Upper School leadership.

Please plan to join the 8th-10th grade students and Honors Choir in a celebration of song at the annual Valor North Austin spring concert. More details have been shared via parent communications.

The 4th & 7th grade classes will have themed celebrations based on books they have read this year. More information will be provided to families of 4th & 7th grade students.

Our vision for dances at Valor is unique. Students learn specific dance styles, and it is a community event where they dance with many people, not just one date. Therefore, we strongly encourage students to go in groups rather than seeing this as an event for which they should find a date. 

More details have been provided to HS parents.

It’s time for another Community Dinner! Join us at The Pitch for a come and go dinner with your VNA friends.

It’s time for another Spirit Day! Please review the spirit dress guidelines below and visit the VNA Spirit Shop to gather your spirit gear.

Note: Spirit Day is an optional activity. The full uniform must be worn if students do not wear spirit gear per the guidelines below.