Victory Middle School

Kodiak Coaches’ Den: Our fall sports season start dates are below. Every student-athlete must register online using Aktivate. Students will not be able to participate until registration has been completed. Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25. Fees can be paid here. · Football- Monday August 7th, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the main gym. · Cheerleading- Wednesday August 9th, 1:30- 3:30 p.m. · Volleyball- Thursday August 10th. o 7th Grade Girls: 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. o 8th Grade Girls: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. · Cross Country- Monday August 14th, 3:20 – 4:45 p.m. For more information, visit our athletics website.

NEW STUDENTS to VMS are WELCOME to come to our KODIAK KICKOFF! Tour our beautiful school and learn more about what it means to be a KODIAK on August 10th from 3-6 p.m.! Check out our BACK TO SCHOOL information in your school newsletter and/or school website! Stay tuned for an exciting start to school year 2023-24! WELCOME!

Our last day of school has arrived: June 1st!!! Kodiaks, please enjoy your day and know we are on our school's ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE! Locker Cleanout for the whole school is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. 8th Graders will be called to our field day around 2:05 p.m. Please listen for announcements, but if all goes well and the weather is great at 2:10 p.m. 7th grade and at 2:15 p.m. 6th grade will be joining 8th graders. FOOD TRUCKS will be available for you to make food purchases. If you plan on buying something, please bring dollars.

Popsicle grams delivered at lunch on May 30th. June 1st Food trucks at VMS - - - Kona ice, Peterson Lemonade and Rusty Dog so be sure to bring money for the food trucks and yearbook signing event!

CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK, Venice Kim! This is what Mrs. Updike had to say: "Venice consistently goes beyond the expectations in her classwork. When completing an assignment Venice is careful to meet the requirements, but then pushes herself to go beyond what was taught. She is engaged in her classes and is always trying to get all she can from each learning experience. She goes beyond the Kodiak Way expectation of responsibility and takes true ownership of her education."

CNGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK, Landon Potter! Mrs. Barfuss had this to say - "Landon excels in his school work, going above what is asked of him with his assignments. As soon as I ask for the attention of his class, he looks directly at me and is actively listening to the lesson and the instructions. He asks questions if he isn't sure about something to make sure that he is doing the assignments and assessments the best that he can. He is polite and kind to me and to those around him and works hard to be the best he can be. Thank you, Landon!"

Very important! School is not over yet! During these last three days, please check our calendar dates in the newsletter for all of the deadlines and the FINALS SCHEDULE! Also, note: lost and found items will be donated if not picked up before June 8th. PLEASE READ OUR MOST RECENT NEWSLETTER!!!

THE DANGERS OF VAPING: Nic Sick Event Tuesday, May 30th 5:30 - 7:30 pm Mountain View High School 2000 S. Millennium Way Meridian

Believe it or not: We have started our year end finals today! Please look at the schedule and study accordingly. A friendly reminder, too, that TODAY is the last day for any late work! Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

"Such a fun concert—with a surprise shark appearance! The audience loved it." Last night our lovely Mrs. Katie Hatley led our VMS Orchestra in this year's last performance in front of a well-attended audience. Thank you for making our "jaws" drop in awe!

Our VMS Kodiak Award Student Winners during our 8th Grade Awards Ceremony last week were: Creative Kodiak: Will Hafen Creative Kodiak: Makena Valko MVP Kodiak: Zander Siddiqui MVP Kodiak: Talia Johnson Kodiak Scholar: Tanner Atwood Kodiak Scholar: Libby Scott Kodiak of the Year: Keanu Sisayaket Kodiak of the Year: Kylie Petersen Resilient Kodiak : Janepher Hillesland Resilient Kodiak : William Meck Principal's Award: Lincoln huff ***From Mr. Schumaker: "We are proud of your accomplishments at Victory Middle School. Congratulations. We will miss you all very much and wish you the best in your future endeavors! Thank you to students, parents, family members and other guests. Before we end the awards assembly, students, please give your family members and fellow classmates a round of applause. You have supported one another, and you have a bright future ahead of you. It has been our pleasure to be able to your partners in learning." ***Note: The recipients of these awards are nominated and voted for by all of our staff here at Victory.

On May 25th, this year's officers swore in next year's National Junior Honor Society. Congratulations to our new members!

Yesterday's VMS Band performances by all grades with Mr. Grzanic was a sure delight to all who attended. Thank you to Mr. Grzanic and band students for such a nice evening in the gym! Also, thank you to the community members who came and provided the students with a well-attended audience.

CONGRATULATIOS to our Tennis A Team! Tennis FINAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCORES for VMS Players Update: #1 Seed Doubles 1st place Meghan Jensen/Kylie Petersen #2 Seed Doubles 1st Place Tytan McNeal/Tye Fuller #3 seed Boys Singles 2nd Place Conner Bake #3 Seed Girls Doubles 2nd Place Lucia Reyes/Emory Humphries Overall, Girls Finished 3rd place Boys Finished 4th Place

Two last days, May 23rd and May 24th, to purchase a Popsicle Gram sponsored by our VMS PTSO for $1 during all lunches (OR go online to the VMS PTSO webpage and purchase one there) for anyone you want to surprise with a Popsicle Gram. The lucky ones to receive such a precious gift will take their slips to the amazing PTSO Popsicle Gram booth and cash them in for a popsicle during all lunches May 30th, which is next Tuesday.

MAY 22 - I-Ready Makeups - Popsicle grams on sale $1 @ Lunch 23 - 8th Grade Academic Celebration (Wahooz) - Popsicle grams on sale $1 @ Lunch - End of Year Concert @ VMS Main Gym (All Bands) 7pm 24 - Popsicle grams on sale $1 @ Lunch - End of year Concert @ MVHS Auditorium (7th & 8th Grade Orchestra) 7pm 25 - ISAT Growth INCENTIVE - Yearbook Distribution @ 8th Period 26 - Late Work Deadline - Music Finals 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day (All Grades) 30 - Social Studies & Math Finals - Popsicle grams delivered - pick up @ Lunch (bring your slip) 31 - ELA & Science Finals JUNE 01 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Electives & PE/Health Finals - Locker Cleanout - Yearbook Signing - Food Trucks (Kona ice, Peterson Lemonade and Rusty Dog)

Weekly Updates ****Track Districts will be on May 23rd and 24th at Eagle High School**** MVHS Basketball Camps http://www.mountainviewboysbasketball.com/ Basketball Store The Victory Basketball gear store is open for those that want to buy some great swag! The link is below: https://stores.inksoft.com/victory_middle/shop/home Go Kodiaks! Mr. JJ Riley, Athletic Director/PE

This week with the PTSO THINGS TO WATCH FOR May 22-24 buy a popsicle gram at lunch or buy online. Send a Popsicle to a teacher, friend or yourself along with a cool note! Cool treat and cool note for $1 . Popsicle grams delivered at lunch on May 30th. June 1st Food trucks at VMS - - - Kona ice, Peterson Lemonade and Rusty Dog so be sure to bring money for the food trucks and yearbook signing event!

Don't miss out on tonight's LAST performance of "Game of Myths" by our VMS 7th and 8th grade Drama Students! The event is free and is at 7 p.m.!

Today is the last day to turn in your VMS library books to avoid fines.