We loved seeing all the smiles this week as we welcomed over 1,000 students back to school at Valley Christian! We are humbled to play a part alongside parents and churches to educate culture changers for Christ. We can't wait to see what God has in store for our students, families, and school in 2022-23!
It's been a great first week to start the school year. Check out some highlights from the first few days of school.
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Parent University on August 27 |
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Join us on Saturday, August 27 at The Bridge at Compass Christian Church for our Parent University event.
We will be screening the movie, Screenagers, an award-winning documentary on mental health that dives into the vulnerable aspects of family life, struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction.
Screenagers shows how technology is impacting our youth today and offers solutions on how we can empower youth to help best navigate the digital world. An expert panel will answer questions from the audience after the screening.
Doors open at 8:30am and the movie begins at 9:00am.
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8th Grade Leadership Retreat
Our 8th Grade Leadership Retreat is August 17-19 at the Prescott Pines Christian Camp.
Students will need to arrive at 11:00am on Wednesday through the normal pick up line and then be picked up in front of the worship center on Friday at 12:00pm.
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Junior High Monday Drop Offs
On Mondays, please drop your student off by the worship center and then exit the parking lot via the middle driveway onto Guadalupe Road.
This should relieve congestion with the preschool during drop off.
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We are excited to have nine ENGAGE trips confirmed for our high school students in 2022-23 and are working on possibly adding a few more!
Students can learn more about each of the trips and how to apply at chapel on August 24.
Trips confirmed for this school year include: Brazil, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Kenya - Huruma, Kenya - Turkana, Mexico - Baja, and Washington D.C.
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Mark your calendars on Tuesday, August 23 for our Back to School Night events for the junior high and high school campuses.
The junior high event will begin at 6:00pm and the high school event will begin at 7:00pm on their respective campuses.
More information about the evenings will be communicated leading up to the events.
We will also have a mandatory high school athletic parent meeting at 6:00pm that same evening. Please be sure to attend if your student will be playing a sport in 2022-23.
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If you completed the online form for your chapel attire prior to the deadline but were not able to pick it up at the Meet the Teacher events, your chapel shirt or polo will be delivered to campus.
If the above does not apply to you and you either did not get a polo or need to change sizes, please email us at shop@valleychristianaz.org with your student's name, grade, and size.
Extra chapel polos and shirts will go on sale later this month in the Trojan Spirit Shop once everyone gets what they need!
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Elementary School Pictures |
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School pictures for students who did not have their photo taken during Meet the Teacher will be on Monday, August 15. We will also be taking class pictures that day. |
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Monday
3rd – 4th Grade
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Sun Valley Tempe Chapel
Tuesday
K – 2nd Grade
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Sun Valley Tempe Chapel
5th – 6th Grade
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Sun Valley Tempe Student Auditorium
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Wednesday
9:20 – 10:20 a.m.
VCS High School Campus
Thursday
9:20 – 10:15 a.m.
VCS Junior High School Campus
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K-8 Cheer Clinic on Saturday |
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Our Trojan Cheer Clinic is one week from today!
1st through 8th graders are invited to join us on Saturday, August 20 from 9am to 4pm in the Bradley Gym for our annual Cheer Clinic. Our campers will also perform at the home football game on the 26th.
Register today at valleychristianaz.org/camps
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High school students, you're invited to join us for our first social event of the year – the 5th Quarter Luau!
Immediately following the end of our first home football game, head to the gym for games, dancing, and food. Make sure to wear your best Hawaiian gear to the game and luau afterward.
Tickets are $5 and will be sold on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch in the Snack Shack (8/17, 8/19, 8/24, 8/26). We accept cash or card ONLY!
No outside guests will be allowed at this activity, only VCS high school students.
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Welcome Back Parent Social |
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Our 5th Annual Welcome Back Parent Social is Friday, September 2 at 5:30pm in the Bradley Gym!
Whether you’re new to the school or have been part of the VCS community for years, this event is a great opportunity to meet other parents, reconnect with friends, or just connect with Valley Christian Schools. The evening will include dinner, opportunity to connect with other parents and learn about VCVC while having plenty of fun! There is no fundraising and no ask; our only goal is to welcome you back to school and help connect you with other parents.
Unlike in years past, our evening will be spent playing games and eating great food, but just like in the past, it’s FREE! We will be in the Gym so that there is plenty of space to roam!
Although the event is FREE, we just ask that you register ahead of time. Registration is available now.
So come by yourself or with your spouse and prepare to have a great time! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Have you downloaded our new mobile app yet?
Designed to enhance and support your experience at Valley Christian, the app is filled with features you’ll use everyday and will help parents, students, and staff stay informed, efficient, and connected.
Receive push notifications of important events, campus reminders, or emergency alerts. You can also use the app to shop the Spirit Shop, submit absence requests, and much more!
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Athletic Tickets for 2022-23 |
You can purchase season passes or single game tickets to every home high school athletic event this year online. Season pass options include an all-access pass or a punch pass.
Remember, all VCS students receive entry to regular season home contests!
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2022 Trojan Football Schedule |
We're only one week away from Trojan Football! Mark your calendars now and make plans to come and cheer on your Trojans.
Trojan Football opens their 2022 season this Friday night at Show Low. Be sure to follow our Athletics social media channels (@vctrojans) for updates and results from all of our Trojan Athletics teams.
Our first home game on Aug. 26 is Trojan Family Night. All VCS families are invited to attend - look for an email this week with details!
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Estate Planning Seminars in August |
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Since 2016, VCS has partnered with an organization called Financial Planning Ministry, offering wills and trusts educational seminars to the Valley Christian community at no cost to you. Many have even taken advantage of the next step of this opportunity, completing the documentation through FPM, still at no cost. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to protect your family.
Please register below for the in-person seminar on August 27th at 9:00am on the VCS high school campus or the online webinar on August 30th at 5:30pm.
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We are hiring for a bus driver/transportation manager for the school year. While this could be a part-time, bus driver-only position, our goal is to hire a full-time transportation manager. Along with the driving responsibilities, this individual would manage our transportation fleet and bus routes.
We also have openings for a Media and Design Specialist, Human Resource Generalist, AP & Payroll Specialist, Facilities Custodian, and Facilities Technician.
Learn more about our open positions or begin your application using the button below.
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