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VCS Remembers Barry Barnes
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

Longtime Valley Christian teacher and mentor, Barry Barnes, was called home on Saturday, June 25 after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Barnes Hall, our assembly hall at the high school campus, was dedicated to him. Mr. Barnes had a profound effect on students while at VCS because of his outpouring of love to them. He had a deep love for the Word of God and imparted it to students in a very special and relatable way. He was never ashamed of the Gospel and boldly proclaimed God’s word. We praise God for Mr. Barnes' legacy.

We invite you to his Celebration of Life at Arizona Community Church in Tempe on Saturday, July 2 at 11am with a reception to follow.

Please join us in lifting up Barb and their family in prayer and thanking God for Barry.
Calendars for 2022-23
Just a reminder that you can view daily and key dates calendars at any time on our website.
Join Our Team at VCS
We are hiring! Are you or someone you know interested in working at VCS? Below you will find the list of our current open positions.

Development Project Coordinator, Director of Facilities, Elementary Teacher, K-8 Campus Security, and Facilities Custodian. Click the link below to apply!
Sign Up for Summer Camps at VCS!
Summer is here! Join more than 550 students already signed up for one of our many summer camps.

Camps remaining this summer include our cheer, soccer, and volleyball camps.
Portables Facilitating the Growth for Another School
We are excited to see our portables continue to be used to educate students in the light of God's word. The portables were removed from our high school campus and installed on the campus of Logos Christian in Casa Grande so they can continue to grow!
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Alumnus Wins Baseball National Championship
Congratulations to Vinnie LaGatta '20 on winning the NJCAA Baseball National Championship with Central Arizona College last weekend!

Prior to the NJCAA World Series, Vinnie propelled CAC to the district finals after a walk-off home run in the region championship series.
Trojan Basketball Wins Section 7 Bracket
Trojan Boys Basketball went undefeated at the prestigious Section 7 tournament at State Farm Stadium earlier this month. The Trojans defeated Tucson High to capture their bracket championship.
Open Mic Night @ SoZo Coffee House
Join us on Sunday, July 17 from 6-9pm at SoZo Coffee House for our open mic night. Show off your singing, comedy, poetry, or instrumental skills at a fun community event for the entire family to enjoy! 

Live instrumentation or tracks- the famous SoZo Stage is ready for you, the coffee bar will be open, and the crowd will go wild in support of all levels of talent and entertainment! Email Lori Morgan with questions and to sign up for your performance time.
Acoustic Worship Night in the Courtyard
Come and worship with us this summer at this new community event. We'll be hosting an acoustic worship night in the courtyard on the high school campus on August 1 at 8pm.

The event is open to the entire community. If you have questions, please email us below.
Marketing & Communications Wins Telly Award
We are proud to announce that our Marketing and Communications team won a silver Telly Award for their production of our VCS commercial this year.

You can read more about the award and watch the winning commercial at the link below.
HS Campus Construction Progress
Progress continues on our high school campus with the removal of our portables and installation of the traffic signal beginning on the corner of 56th and Galveston.

Stay tuned for more construction updates as the summer progresses.
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Highlights from Show Choir Camp
Our 50+ Show Choir campers created a magical performance after a week of camp.

Thanks to all who attended this year's camp - you did such an incredible job!
Athletic Physicals on July 15
VCS will again be hosting sports physicals on campus for students. This is a requirement for athletic participation.

Physicals will be offered in the Bradley Gym on Friday, July 15 from 9am to 12pm and cost $20. You must have a pre-participation physical evaluation form (Form A) completed prior to coming. Please bring a copy of the physical exam form (Form B) with you.
Register for Fall High School Athletics
All fall high school student-athletes must register prior to competing using Register My Athlete. If you are a returning student-athlete, please use the account you have already created. If you are new to VCS and high school athletics, you can reference the registration instructions using the button below to create your account.

All student-athletes must have a 2022-23 physical on file prior to practicing. We are offering physicals here on campus on July 15.

Also, if you are new to high school athletics, all student-athletes must complete a brainbook and opioid course before participating.
Junior High Connect Event
Is your student going to be in 7th or 8th grade this year? Be sure to join us for our summer connect event on Monday, July 25 at Main Event in Tempe! This free event runs from 11am to 2pm. 

You can RSVP to attend using the button below. We hope to see you there!
Custom Trojan Backpack
Gear up for the 2022-23 school year with your own Trojan Nike backpack! Order yours by July 13 and get it in time for the school year. Backpacks can be customized with your name or left with just the Trojan logo.

Be on the look out for even more new items and designs hitting the Trojan Spirit Shop next month!
David Fulcher Hall of Fame Football ProCamp
VCS is proud to partner with Arizona State alumnus and College Football Hall of Fame member David Fulcher to bring his inaugural football camp to the Phoenix area.

This camp is free for the community and will be held at Benson Field on Tuesday, July 26 from 8:30-11:30am. The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 6 to 15.

Throughout the camp, David Fulcher and our coaches will offer tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment with cleanliness and sanitation measures in place. Campers will be placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child gets maximum instruction featuring a 10:1 maximum camper to coach ratio. The camp will be staffed by some of the area's top high school and college coaches.
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