Mr. Hoogendoorn is a second year teacher at Victory Middle School. He teaches 7th grade World Civilizations and Exploratory Health, and he coaches Boys Basketball.
See what the life of a teacher is like through the eyes of Mr. Hoogendoorn, tomorrow, for our first ever VMS social media takeover!
🚨 It’s Red Ribbon Week! 🚨
Show your spirit each day by dressing up for our themed days. Teachers will hand out tickets to the best dressed students — each ticket = a chance to win a gift card! 🎟️✨
We’re thrilled to announce that our library has been awarded the Classroom Innovation Grant from the West Ada Education Foundation! 🎉 Thanks to this support, we’ll be adding more fiction books in Spanish, Russian, and Korean, plus new high-interest nonfiction titles! 🌎📚
Gear up, Kodiaks! The basketball merch store is open 10/23–10/26 — don’t miss your shot to rep the team!
First game: Wed, 10/29 @ Lake Hazel
First home game: Thurs, 10/30 🏠🔥
Shop now 👉 www.westada.org/o/vms/page/basketball
Let’s pack the stands! 💪
First game: Wed, 10/29 @ Lake Hazel
First home game: Thurs, 10/30 🏠🔥
Shop now 👉 www.westada.org/o/vms/page/basketball
Let’s pack the stands! 💪
We are proud to announce that our school has been awarded a $1,000 check thanks to the outstanding volunteer efforts of our Fuel Up to Play 60 team at the Fit One Race this past September. Way to go, Kodiaks!
The VMS library will be hosting a book fair 11/17-11/21! Students are welcome to stop into the library to check out the fair anytime during the day. Parents and families can stop by before or after school. We cannot wait to see you and get some great books into your hands!
🏃♂️ Top Mile Times in 6th Grade🏃♀️
Congratulations to our two fastest runners in Mrs. Janke's 6th grade PE class:
🥇Girls: Libby Wolcott - 6:44
🥇Boys: Keaton Murphy - 6:33
Outstanding effort and determination demonstrated by both students! Way to go Libby and Keaton!
✈️🌍 Big Travel News! 🌍✈️
Two amazing school trips are coming up with EF Tours — and your student won’t want to miss out!
📅 Summer 2026: Discover the beauty and history of Greece
📅 Summer 2027: Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, Scotland, and England
✨ Parent Info Night — come learn everything you need to know about these unforgettable adventures, including what we'll see and do, travel logistics, earning high school or college credit, affordable payment options, and how to enroll on this trip before it fills up.
🗓️ October 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Room 106
🔗 RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/gy3x63e
Two amazing school trips are coming up with EF Tours — and your student won’t want to miss out!
📅 Summer 2026: Discover the beauty and history of Greece
📅 Summer 2027: Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, Scotland, and England
✨ Parent Info Night — come learn everything you need to know about these unforgettable adventures, including what we'll see and do, travel logistics, earning high school or college credit, affordable payment options, and how to enroll on this trip before it fills up.
🗓️ October 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Room 106
🔗 RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/gy3x63e
🎉👏 Let’s give a big shoutout to our Athletes of the Month! 💪🏐🏈
Volleyball: Lucy Crowfoot
Football: Jace Scott
These incredible student-athletes were nominated by their coaches for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence both in their sports and in the classroom. They truly represent what it means to show the Kodiak Way!
Volleyball: Lucy Crowfoot
Football: Jace Scott
These incredible student-athletes were nominated by their coaches for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence both in their sports and in the classroom. They truly represent what it means to show the Kodiak Way!
Boise State vs. University of Idaho Vandals
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
🕖 Tip-off at 7 PM
Support Victory Middle School while watching a great game!
👉 For every ticket purchased through this link, $5 goes back to VMS: www.gofevo.com/event/VMSBBALL
Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! 🙌
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
🕖 Tip-off at 7 PM
Support Victory Middle School while watching a great game!
👉 For every ticket purchased through this link, $5 goes back to VMS: www.gofevo.com/event/VMSBBALL
Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! 🙌
Blood Drive Alert!
Join us Oct. 27 from 9am–3pm at the Victory Middle School Weight Room and help save lives!
💻 Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org
and enter the code VICTORYMIDDLE
🎁 Donate between Oct. 20–Nov. 16 to receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win $5,000 ➡️ rcblood.org/harvest
🏆 BONUS: If a parent or adult donates in a student's name, that student wins a special prize!
Let’s make a difference together.
Join us Oct. 27 from 9am–3pm at the Victory Middle School Weight Room and help save lives!
💻 Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org
and enter the code VICTORYMIDDLE
🎁 Donate between Oct. 20–Nov. 16 to receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win $5,000 ➡️ rcblood.org/harvest
🏆 BONUS: If a parent or adult donates in a student's name, that student wins a special prize!
Let’s make a difference together.
🎿 Join the VMS Ski & Snowboard Club! ❄️
Interested in skiing or snowboarding at Bogus Basin? It's (almost) that time of year again! The club offers the opportunity to improve your skills, compete for medals and prizes, and enjoy the mountain with fellow students.
Student and Parent Meeting
📅 October 16th at 3:30 PM
At VMS Orchestra Room
Don’t miss out on a great season on the slopes!
Interested in skiing or snowboarding at Bogus Basin? It's (almost) that time of year again! The club offers the opportunity to improve your skills, compete for medals and prizes, and enjoy the mountain with fellow students.
Student and Parent Meeting
📅 October 16th at 3:30 PM
At VMS Orchestra Room
Don’t miss out on a great season on the slopes!
Shoutout to our Students of the Month — Elijah, Mackenna, and Logan! Your kindness, leadership, and commitment to the Kodiak Way don’t go unnoticed. Thanks for making our school a stronger, kinder place to be! 💙👏
Winter sports are coming! ❄️🏀🤼♂️
Thanks to Scheels, our students can get 20% off sports-specific gear in-store from 10/18–10/26!
Need new basketball shoes or wrestling gear? This is the perfect time to grab what you need and save money! Mark your calendars!
Huge shoutout to our amazing School Resource Officer, Jared Haustveit! 👮♂️💙 He connects with our VMS students in such positive ways and makes a real impact on our school community.
Recently, he spent the day teaching Digital Tools classes about internet safety — from smart online choices to the risks of cyberbullying and social media. The conversations were powerful and eye-opening.
We’re so lucky to have him as part of our VMS family! 🙌
Recently, he spent the day teaching Digital Tools classes about internet safety — from smart online choices to the risks of cyberbullying and social media. The conversations were powerful and eye-opening.
We’re so lucky to have him as part of our VMS family! 🙌
What a season it’s been! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Lots of miles, laughs, and hard work leading up to the district championship.
JV Girls – 4th
JV Boys – 2nd
Varsity Girls – 3rd
Varsity Boys – 2nd
Proud of every runner!
Lots of miles, laughs, and hard work leading up to the district championship.
JV Girls – 4th
JV Boys – 2nd
Varsity Girls – 3rd
Varsity Boys – 2nd
Proud of every runner!
We are so proud to say our 7th grade girls volleyball team finished the season undefeated! Way to go!
✨ Happy National Custodian Day! ✨
A huge shoutout to the amazing custodians who keep our school looking clean, safe, and beautiful every single day. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed — thank you for all that you do! 💙🏫
A huge shoutout to the amazing custodians who keep our school looking clean, safe, and beautiful every single day. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed — thank you for all that you do! 💙🏫
The West Ada Literary Games have officially started! Stop by the library to sign up!
📸 Picture Retake Day is coming! 📸
Missed the first photo day? We've got you covered!
🗓 Retake Day: Thursday, October 2
👉 If your student had their picture taken on August 21st, proofs are now available at www.DirectPhoto.net
.
🔑 You’ll need your student’s school ID number to access their gallery. From there, you can choose:
✔️ Multiple backgrounds
✔️ Packages & à la carte options
✔️ Fun photo products!
📬 For questions or help, email: office@directphoto.net
Let’s make those school photos picture perfect! 😄✨
Missed the first photo day? We've got you covered!
🗓 Retake Day: Thursday, October 2
👉 If your student had their picture taken on August 21st, proofs are now available at www.DirectPhoto.net
.
🔑 You’ll need your student’s school ID number to access their gallery. From there, you can choose:
✔️ Multiple backgrounds
✔️ Packages & à la carte options
✔️ Fun photo products!
📬 For questions or help, email: office@directphoto.net
Let’s make those school photos picture perfect! 😄✨
