VISION

 

Middle school provides active, engaging, challenging, and personalized learning experiences for all children. Through a supportive and safe environment, VMS endeavors to address the unique developmental and intellectual needs of each student.

 

 

The mission of Valhalla Middle School is to nurture responsible and respectful adolescents who are empowered to think critically. VMS fosters individual achievement and nurtures character and emotional development. VMS partners with families and communities to support this mission, resulting in a diverse and harmonious educational environment to help students meet the challenges of the 21st century.

 

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• Education is the mission of the entire learning community.

• Curriculum should be relevant, challenging, integrated, and exploratory.

• It is of the utmost importance to provide students with the necessary educational and professional skills to succeed in the global community.

• Maximum effort is essential for academic and professional success.

• Education extends beyond the classroom walls.

• Participation in both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities promotes well-rounded students.

• A respectful professional atmosphere is necessary for effective instruction.

• Staff development should be an ongoing process to keep teachers updated in current trends/practices.

• Our small school size allows us great insight into one another and lends itself to increased student success.

• We help students develop core social, emotional, physical, moral, psychological, and intellectual skills.

• School should be a positive, safe, engaging, stimulating experience for everyone.

• Respecting each person’s individual background and talent is the crucial component in an effective learning community.

• The health and wellness of every child is an essential component in all what we do.