CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Kathleen Christensen and Ryan Kinnaman!
Both staff members were recognized this morning during our staff meeting for their outstanding contributions to our positive VMS culture! Their work with students, staff and the community has been helpful to all and is much appreciated. Thank you!
TODAY IS A SNOW DAY! Please be safe and enjoy your day!
Also, please be aware of cyber security concerns: Victory Middle School Instagram and Facebook will NOT reach out to you to follow you. Please know that the only official VMS FB or Instagram accounts are the ones linked to our website. Please report any fake acounts to FB or Instagram and also to our school. If you have followed a fake VMS account,take a moment and unfollow.
Our YEARBOOK SALE DEADLINE is January 12th, 2024! The cost is $31 and it includes postage of the yearbook to be shipped to your house at the end of the year. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to commemorate this school year! We do not anticipate having any extras to sell after the deadline.
Here is the link to make your purchase and submit photos: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/victory_middle_school_364662/L80iHCWAGsz0YL4r4cGd03x7
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Today, Jan. 8th, 2024, is NO SCHOOL for students, but all staff are in our "den" preparing for 2nd semester.
Students, If you're excited to get back to awesome group activities as pictured here from Mrs. Bower's FCS class, don't worry: JAN. 9th ALL STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL for the begin of our second semester. Your second semester schedules can be found on Power School. Please contact our school counselors if you see any problem with your schedule. Any advisory teacher can give you a print out of your schedule, too, if you lost yours before break.
Please note: Your webmaster will NOT contact you to follow you on Instagram or Facebook; there seems to be a scammer out there trying to get you to follow "victorymiddleschoolofficialkodiak" page. It's been reported. If you ever receive anything suspicious via social media, please report it right away.
HAVE A FANTASTIC REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
CONGRATULATIONS to Gina Janke our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK! "Gina does a fabulous job choosing outstanding students and organizing them to lead the school during pep assemblies and other events to fun competitions and leadership roles within our school that impact us positively. Way to go!"
Thank you for a wonderful first semester at VMS! Staff and students have worked hard and will be on a much-deserved Winter Break from Dec. 25, 2023, through Jan 05, 2024. Please know that the school will be closed during this time, as there will be NO SCHOOL!
Also, please note that January 8th, 2024, is a NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Teacher Prep Day!
Happy Safe and Peaceful Holidays to All!
CONGRATULATIONS to Kayden Harrell our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Here is what Mrs. Hylands said about Kayden:
"Kayden is an exceptional student to have in class. He is always kind, respectful, and does a great job of staying on task even with distractions around him. Kayden puts in his best effort every day and is an excellent example for students around him of what it takes to make the most of class time. Thanks for being an awesome Kodiak Kayden!"
CONGRATULATIONS to our TWO STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Sandy Bloom & Carly Lewis!
Both ladies were recognized this morning during our staff meeting for their outstanding contributions to our positive VMS culture! Their work with students, staff and the community has been helpful to all and is much appreciated. Thank you!
Here are some pictures from last Friday's Winter Wonderland Dance courtesy of our super VMS student Elizabeth Stanard! There was lots of movement on the dance floor. THANKS to volunteers who helped at the dance and, of course, to our amazing Student Council for hosting!
CONGRATULATIONS to Brandi Thormahlsen, our STAFF MEMBER of the WEEK! Brandi has been such a positive team member. She is encouraging, motivating and cheerful. She will be missed by the students and all the paras she works with. Good luck to her on her next adventure!"
CONGRATULATIONS to Emili Gubenia, OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK! This is what Ms. Livesey had to say about Emili:
"Emili comes to school every day excited to learn! She is always kind and helpful; she goes out of her way to make sure that everyone feels included in class. She is brave at trying new things, and she has a wonderful sense of curiosity. "
Our VMS Spelling Bee will be held on December 19 - Qualifying Spelling Bee @ VMS Rm #210 3:15pm - 3:45pm and then on January 16 - School Spelling Bee @ VMS Rm #210 3:15pm - 4:45pm. Please email Mrs. Callaway if you have any questions.
Do you have some time this weekend to prepare for next semester? ADD "Defend the Den" to your January 26th calendar, consider BUYing a West Ada Athletics Fundraising raffle ticket (https://westadafundraiser.com/raffle-tickets/middle-school-raffle-tickets/victory-middle/)....or some VMS stocking stuffer socks for your child and...don't forget to PRE-ORDER your lunch @ https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/login
December 14th - Subway
January 25th - Chick-Fil-A
February 23rd - Panda Express
Mrs. Beth Summers and her choir brought holiday cheer to our school halls last Friday. Students and staff enjoyed this harmonious beginning to our Winter Wonderland Day. Thanks so much, and Happy Holidays to all!
PTSO is sponsoring our Donut Day and asking for volunteers to help with DANCE CONCESSIONS from 3:15-5 p.m. this Friday! Don't miss your opportunity to eat donuts at school or dance away at the dance! To help PTSO, please click this link: (click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-46737230-volunteers)
DESPARATELY seeking VOLUNTEERS for CONCESSIONS at the DANCE! Our Dance is TOMORROW, Dec. 15th! Don't forget your dollars for DONUT sales at lunch AND OUR WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE after school (click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-46737230-volunteers)
The final score: 42-29! What a game last night! Our Victory 8th Grade Girls Basketball team coached by Mrs. Jennifer Stoor brought VMS their 1st ever District Champions title. Way to go, Team! We are all very proud of your accomplishments this past season.
Kodiaks, get ready for Jan. 26th "DEFEND THE DEN" Student vs. Staff competition. See the Flyer on our main page or PTSO site for further information.
#DenDefended 🏆🥇🐻💙🏀 #KodiakBasketball
These girls play for the championship today for the first time ever for Victory! Come watch the most amazing team! Star v. Victory at Eagle Middle at 4:15p.m.
TOMORROW IS SUBWAY DAY base on all MyHotlunchbox.com orders placed today by noon! We are so excited to let you know that you can place ALL your orders for NEXT SEMESTER as early as TODAY as well... ALL IN ONE SWOOP! This way, you cannot forget a singular order. Please look at the VMS PTSO webpage for all delivery dates and sponsor.
Lunch Ordering is Now Open for Victory Middle School for January - May!
Lunch ordering is now open at Victory Middle School for the 1/1/2024 - 5/16/2024 ordering period. If you would like to order lunch, please log in below.
Our amazing STUDENT COUNCIL under the guidance of their hardworking advisor, Mrs. Lisa Callaway, are hosting the WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE this FRIDAY from 3:15 until 5 p.m.! Please note the previous time on flyers of the dance ending at 5:30 p.m. were incorrect. Parents, please plan to pick up your child from the dance at 5 p.m. sharp!
We appreciate students pre-purchasing tickets during their lunches. Students can also prepurchase raffle tickets. Thank you to our PTSO and other adult volunteers for helping with all school events!
