Fayette County Schools Updated Open House Schedules. Please note changes to Valley PK-8 and Midland Trail Elementary School.

Kindergarten Transition 2026-2027

VPK8 Open House 2026-2027

Starting Points , Color our Community Event Friday June 26th 6-8 PM. Fun for all ages. Come out and have a great evening.
VPK8's Summer Academy begins on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. This is an incredible opportunity for students to receive extra support. Please register your child/children as soon as possible!

VPK8's Summer Academy 2026

VPK8's Summer Academy 2026!

Upcoming 8th grade student Jackson Moore presented at the Empowerment Collaborative at The Gaines Estate on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Jackson proudly represented the hard work VPK8 is doing through empowerment and collaboration. We are so proud of Jackson, and the strong demonstration of courage and leadership he displayed. We are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year, where all middle school students will have the opportunity to collaborate and develop leadership skills, as they work to make the VPK8 school community a stronger place to learn and grow.

Family Fun

Parents/ Guardians:
We need your help with Field Day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and/or Thursday, May 28, 2026!
If you’re available to assist, please reach out to Lindsey Thompson through her Facebook Messenger.
We truly appreciate your time, support, and willingness to help make these events a success!
We need your help with Field Day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and/or Thursday, May 28, 2026!
If you’re available to assist, please reach out to Lindsey Thompson through her Facebook Messenger.
We truly appreciate your time, support, and willingness to help make these events a success!
FCBOE JOB FAIR 2026

Good evening, Valley PK8 BLAST afterschool program will be dismissing 15 minutes early this evening, May 20, 2026. Again, BLAST afterschool program will be dismissing 15 minutes early this evening May 20, 2026. Thank you!
Valley PK8 bus 2107 will be running late this evening due to bus mechanical issues. Again, Valley PK8 bus 2107 will be running late this evening due to bus mechanical issues. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Please join PTO President Lindsey Thompson, our parents, and teachers this evening, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for our PTO meeting.
The PTO plays a vital role in:
Funding programs and activities
Providing additional opportunities for our Hounds
Supporting students, staff, and our school community
Every parent and guardian matters. Your involvement—big or small—helps ensure the continued success of VPK8.
If you are unable to attend tonight, we still want you to be involved. Please reach out to Lindsey Thompson to learn how you can participate and support the PTO in other meaningful ways.
The PTO plays a vital role in:
Funding programs and activities
Providing additional opportunities for our Hounds
Supporting students, staff, and our school community
Every parent and guardian matters. Your involvement—big or small—helps ensure the continued success of VPK8.
If you are unable to attend tonight, we still want you to be involved. Please reach out to Lindsey Thompson to learn how you can participate and support the PTO in other meaningful ways.

Valley PK8 bus 2445 will be running approximately one-hour late today, May 4, 2026. Again, Valley PK8 bus 2445 will be running approximately one-hour late today, May 4, 2026. Thank you for your patience!
VALLEY PK-8 TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT
West Virginia General Summative Assessment & iReady Assessment
Week of May 5th-May 8th, 2026
Greyhound Families, We Need You!
The time has come for our students to shine! The West Virginia General Summative Assessment and iReady Assessments are right around the corner. This is an important opportunity for our students to show all they have learned and demonstrate the strength of Valley PK-8.
How Families Can Help:
Ensure your child arrives on time every day
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep
Encourage them to do their very best and stay focused
Remind them that effort matters—we believe in them!
Greyhound Pride Starts Here!
This is our moment to show what Greyhounds are all about—hard work, determination, and excellence. Together, we can make our school proud!
West Virginia General Summative Assessment & iReady Assessment
Week of May 5th-May 8th, 2026
Greyhound Families, We Need You!
The time has come for our students to shine! The West Virginia General Summative Assessment and iReady Assessments are right around the corner. This is an important opportunity for our students to show all they have learned and demonstrate the strength of Valley PK-8.
How Families Can Help:
Ensure your child arrives on time every day
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep
Encourage them to do their very best and stay focused
Remind them that effort matters—we believe in them!
Greyhound Pride Starts Here!
This is our moment to show what Greyhounds are all about—hard work, determination, and excellence. Together, we can make our school proud!

VPK8 is excited to welcome Oak Hill High School graduates for a special Graduation Walkthrough on Friday, May 1, 2026.
To ensure a safe and meaningful experience for our students, this event is not open to the public. Attendance is limited to participating graduates and approved individuals with prior authorization.
We look forward to celebrating our graduates and sharing this special moment with our VPK8 community.

Valley PK8 Bus 1842, Smithers and Boomer routes, will be running approximately 15 minutes late this evening, April 23, 2026. Also, Bus 1842 will be dropping off Bus 2108 students. Thank you for your patience! Have a great day!
Parents/Guardians:
BLAST will be canceled today, Monday, April 20, 2026.
BLAST will be canceled today, Monday, April 20, 2026.

