CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Angelic Ortiz! Here is what Mrs. Updike said about Angelic:
"Angelic puts her best effort into everything she undertakes. She is a hard worker who sets an example for her classmates, always showing what's possible in every assignment for students who want to push themselves to achieve more than what's required."
CONGRATULATIONS to our CERTIFIED and CLASSIFIED STAFF MEMBERS OF THE YEAR 23/24: Mrs. Lisa Callaway and Mr. Kobe Fields! We are so proud of you and sincerely thank you for all that you do for VMS!
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBERS of the MONTH: Mr. Joey Ancheta and Mrs. Erin Fuss! Both staff members were recognized during our monthly 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!
Where & When: Outside on the field during LUNCH BREAK on the dates listed above!
What: FORTY YARD DASH – Race against your grade level. Boys vs Boys, Girls vs Girls
How: If you run and beat the fastest time, your name will get listed until someone else beats you! You can run multiple times!
Incentives: Top girl and boy from EACH GRADE will win FUEL UP Swag, earn “Fastest Kid” bragging rights AND get to go on the end of the year FUEL UP Field trip with a friend of their choice!
Karilee Barfuss
"Mrs. Barfuss is an amazing teacher. She is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She cares so much about everyone and everything at VMS. She is always the first teacher that talks to me in the morning. She is genuinely interested in what is happening in VMS's student's lives. She makes my life so much easier as a student. She has taught me to enjoy English instead of just doing it because I have to. Mrs. Barfuss is a byproduct of what an outstanding teacher is. She 100% deserves to be teacher of the year. I absolutely LOVE having Mrs. Barfuss as a teacher! "
Congratulations to outstanding orchestra performances this year!
The individual Photos are of students performing at the MS Solo and Ensemble Festival at East Valley Middle School in Nampa on Saturday, March 2nd.
The group photo was taken at our Festival Concert on Tuesday night at MVHS.
Congratulations to Coach Kinnaman and his 8th Grade Boys Basketball team defeating Star Middle School 64-47 for the championship!
If you would like to check to see if you have ordered a yearbook, please navigate here: https://yb360.walsworthyearbooks.com/login/login.html#/loginMGMT
If you do not have an account set up, then you did NOT order a yearbook.
If you would like to order a yearbook, (Last day to order is 03/22/24) select the link below: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/victory_middle_school_364662/L80iHCWAGsz0YL4r4cGd03x7
If you would like to upload pictures to be included in the yearbook, select the link below (Use code: yearbook24): https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/m6IapOn47YAYHFP9z15sgFxH
Yearbooks will ship directly to the address provided starting the third week of May.
PTSO NEWS! Don't forget to pre-order you lunch @ https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/login
March 28th - Panda Express
April 18th - Chick-Fil-A
(Remember lunch orders need to be placed by
Wednesday at noon for Thursday delivery)
Everyone is encouraged to come support the 8th grade boy's basketball “A” team TODAY as they play Star in the championship! Game is at 5 p.m. right here at Victory. Good luck to Coach Kinnaman and the team!
The VMS 7/8 Orchestra is performing their Festival Concert tonight at 7:00 PM in the Main Auditorium at MVHS.
Admission is free.
We hope to see you there! 🙂
TODAY, come support Coach Kinnaman and his 8th grade Boys' Basketball team as they play in the District Semi Final Basketball tournament against LCMS at 5:15 p.m. @VMS.
Boys Basketball - District Tournament
Good luck to the Victory 8th grade boys’ basketball “A” team as they begin tournament play on Monday March 4th at Victory Middle versus Lowell Scott at 4:00! If you plan on attending, please be aware of entrance fees:
· Adults: $5.00
· Seniors: 1.00
· Students with activity card: $1.00
· Students without activity card: $2.00
· Children (K-5th grade): $1.00
*Please pay with cash.
Upcoming Dates:
· 7th Grade Basketball tryouts (boys & girls): March 7th & 8th after school.
· Tennis first practice (6th, 7th, 8th grades): March 25th after school.
· Track and Field first practice (6th, 7th, 8th grades): March 25th after school.
*All student-athletes must register in Aktivate and pay fees before the first practice.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25.
The Big Sky Basketball Championships will be from March 9-13th. Our VMS community is invited to purchase tickets via the provided link to fundraise $3 for each ticket sold to each game. Please click on this link to access the entire flyer information: https://5il.co/2etn3 If you have any questions at all, please contact stoor.jennifer@westada.org
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Eliana Featherstone! This is what Mrs. Lewis stated about Eliana:
"Eliana brings a positive attitude and friendliness to our classroom through her smile and engaging personality. She exhibits the Kodiak Way every day in class! Eliana is kind and helpful to classmates, respectful to teachers and peers, and shows responsibility by being prepared and getting work done. Keep up the great work Eliana!!!"
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Elyse Thorpe!
"She spends a lot of time outside of class supporting clubs like Future City and NJHS. My daughter has excelled in English since having her as a teacher. She keeps a rigorous but attainable schedule for students. She is approachable and helpful to students and parents. I’m so thankful my daughter has had her as a teacher for multiple years. I feel like she prepares students for the future. I think she is one of the best teachers at Victory and is one of the reasons it’s such an amazing school."
Have you had a chance to look at the AMAZING prizes offered in the West Ada School District Spring Raffle? The money raised goes toward our school athletics programs. Check out this link to buy your VMS Spring Raffle ticket(s): https://westadafundraiser.com/raffle-tickets/middle-school-raffle-tickets/victory-middle/
GOOD LUCK!
Tomorrow, March 1, 2024, as per our school policy is a late work deadline. Please take a moment and see what missing or incomplete work needs to be done by the end of the school day tomorrow. Happy Leap Year!
Our third and final DSC-hosted Parent Learning Community event of the year: Healthy Homemade is coming up on the evening of Monday March 11, 2024, at the DSC in the White Cloud Auditorium. This event is open to all parents/guardians in the district, and we’d love to have a huge turnout. Sara Wells creator of the popular Our Best Bites blog along with the WASD Child Nutrition team will be talking all things fast, healthy and deliciously homemade. Sampling a recipe is guaranteed! Refreshments and childcare (must register) will be provided.
Link to the Flyer/Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eTRwBZetsu
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Our VMS Snow Club members had an awesome showing at Bogus Basin on Friday for the Dotty Clark Races.
Congrats to these students and the categories in which they competed!
Gardner, Clara Advanced Ski Slalom
Gash, Ellise Advanced Ski Slalom
Jessop, Dylan Novice Snowboard Slalom
Joyner, Grant Intermediate Ski Slalom
Kiska, Axel Intermediate Ski Slalom
Kiska, Zena Intermediate Ski Slalom
Lashbrook, Emma Intermediate Snowboard Slalom
Stucki, Tyler Intermediate Snowboard Slalom
Watt, Warner Intermediate Snowboard Free Style and Intermediate Snowboard Slalom
Ellise Gash took 3rd Overall in the Female Advanced Ski Category! Congrats Ellise!! 🙂
