Want to do a great deed to help 8th grade VMS students understand how to be more successful in life later by making great decisions when choosing a career and lifestyle? Consider VOLUNTEERing for REALITY TOWN! Dec. 6th from 8:15-11:30 a.m. students will be engaging in a fun REALITY TOWN simulation with the help of volunteers. Check out this flyer for more information on whom to contact to volunteer: https://5il.co/1kglw
Panda Express November $6 Lunch Order/Info Forms are available to view and fill out now! Click HERE for form: https://mcusercontent.com/5c0ae230a5c9ee08ca868279d/files/6eac49d1-76ff-39ac-5255-0e25481815b7/panda_order_November_2022.pdf
The forms are due to the bookkeeper NO LATER THAN NOV. 9th! Panda bowls will be delivered Nov. 17th! Enjoy the YUMMY!
VMS PTSO Candy grams are $1 and delivered at lunch on Nov. 14th! Orders will only be taken up until Wednesday Nov. 9th! You can purchase online HERE: https://store11508454.ecwid.com/
Students can also bring a $1 at lunch on 11/7-11/9 to purchase grams in person.
CAMRYN HUISH is our KODIAK STUDENT OF THE WEEK. She was nominated by Mrs. Johnson for being attentive to her learning every day. She asks questions and regularly creates high quality work. Congratulations, Camryn!
8th Grade Girls Basketball
Congratulations to our Kodiak basketball teams on their wins at home vs. Lowell Scott on November 2nd. Our A team also picked up two wins vs. Lewis and Clark as well as Lake Hazel during the last week in October. The teams are back in action at home on November 9th when they take on Eagle. Great job Kodiaks keep it up!
Wrestling
Our wrestlers had their first duals of the year this week. On November 2nd our wrestlers traveled to Lowell Scott where they made an exciting come back but just came up short. Then they turned around on November 3rd and took down Sawtooth on our home mats 75-33! Next week they will travel to Eagle on Wednesday, November 9th. Their next home dual will be on Monday, November 14th, make sure to come out and support our awesome wrestlers. Good luck Kodiaks!
Raffle
Remember to get your raffle tickets for a great chance to win some amazing prizes and to help all our extracurricular activities and teams. Thank you for supporting the Kodiaks!
Go Kodiaks!
JJ Riley
Fuel Up To Play 60 is hosting our annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. The competition will begin before advisory and will run through advisory.
(Serious hoop shooters only please)
Participants will shoot best out of 25 shots. Tie breakers will be made during Make Up Day.
Top girl and boy from each grade level will be awarded a trophy!
11/10/22 Thursday: 6th grade competition
11/11/22 Friday: 7th grade competition
11/17/22 Thursday: 8th grade competition
11/18/22 Friday: Make up day for all grades
· Girls and Boys arrive to check in at the big gym at 7:55am.
· Girls will shoot in the small gym and boys in the big gym
Our "Night Out with the Steelheads" HOCKEY game is Nov. 25, 2022, at 7 p.m.! To place a ticket order go to: fevo.me/victoryms
For more detailed information, please go to this flyer link: https://5il.co/1k6q6
First win for our VMS B Team, led by our awesome Coach Jenn, against Lowell Scott! Way to go, Ladies!
VMS Snow Club
Did you know that VMS has a Ski and Snowboard Club? Students who join have access to discounted lift tickets and rental packages on Race Days. There are six races that run Saturdays, Jan. 14th through Feb. 18th. Informational meetings will be held during Advisory and after school for students interested. Parents may register their student at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPSQUMsXJk72M_AODFhoYfexVSuLE6KQ7h0BjvjWn0UQB4tA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Contact Katie Hatley with questions and stay tuned for meeting dates.
Chase is our STUDENT OF THE WEEK nominated by Ms. Shelley Killpack. Chase is always super positive and more than happy to help staff and fellow students in any way he can. His personality makes him a delight to be around!
Last week during the VMS away game against Lewis and Clark, our girls secured a solid win with 41-25. They are currently 1-0. Check out our VMS calendar basketball schedule and come out to cheer them on!
NJHS members, led by Ms. Thorpe, volunteered at Boo at the Zoo this past weekend! Thank you for your leadership and service.
Both the 7th Grade Concert Band and the 8th Grade Symphonic Band are sharing the evening with the Treasure Valley Concert Band. The TVCB is a community ensemble comprised of musicians from all walks of life. Mr. Grzanic has performed with this ensemble off-and-on for years and we are excited to finally be able to host this group. The performance order for the evening will be 7th grade band, 8th grade band, TVCB, and then the 8th grade band members will join TVCB for a combined piece.
Fan Friday was done well as our last "Red Ribbon Week" Celebration Week dress up day. Thank you to all the Kodiaks who participated this week! Your smiles and energy were fun to watch.
Just a friendly reminder that Monday, Oct. 31st is NOT a school dress up day. Enjoy your Halloween and Pumpkin Harvest weekend!
More Throwback Thursday Super Stars!
Throwback Thursday at VMS! The question today wasn't: which decade is represented? The question became: which decade is not represented? Great job being spirited, Kodiaks!
Wacky Wednesday at VMS!
Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Leaders were invited to attend an event at the BSU Stueckle Sky Center. After learning about the benefits of quality nutrition and food insecurity within our community, they created a plan, presented it in front of a panel of judges and then won $1,500 for our school! We are so proud of these students for being creative, kind, and compassionate about health! Details on the plan will be released and implemented within our school soon. Way to go 8th grade FUTP60 students!
Congratulations to our 2022 District Football Champions Victory Kodiaks!
And even more Twin Day 2022...
What will the students and staff choose to wear for WACKY WEDNESDAY tomorrow?
