Valley PK-8

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.

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!

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.

For the 2026-2027 school year, students must be 4 years old on or before June 30, 2026 to be enrolled or 3 year old who have been determined to be eligible.

All Files Must Be Complete Before Your Child Can Begin School!

You will be notified by email and US mail with an enrollment letter.

Online Application: Web site - kcs.preschoolsteps.org


· State Birth Certificate from Vital Statistics (Not County or Hospital) You may pick up a WV state birth certificate at at 350 Capitol Street # 165 Charleston, WV 25301

· Up-to-date shot records


· Up-to-date Well-Child physical with Lead and Hemoglobin

· Up-to-date dental exam

· Income verification - Pay Stub, W2, SSI Letter, TANF Document (WV Works) or SNAP Letter (If no income, please indicate on the Head Start Eligibility document)

· HIPAA

Please do not turn documents into school-based sites. The documents must be sent to our office.

Email, fax or bring documents to: prekenrollment@mail.kana.k12.wv.us, Fax - (304) 746-0771 959 Woodward Dr, Charleston, WV 25312

Please contact the preschool office if you have questions or need assistance with the application process. A CLEAR BACKPACK WILL BE PROVIDED AND IS MANDATORY FOR PREK STUDENTS.



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For the 2026-2027 school year, students must be 4 years old on or before June 30, 2026 to be enrolled or 3 year olds who have been determined to be eligible.

All Files Must Be Complete Before Your Child Can Begin School!



You will be notified by email and US mail with an enrollment letter.



Online Application: Web site - kcs.preschoolsteps.org


· State Birth Certificate from Vital Statistics (Not County or Hospital) You may pick up a WV state birth certificate at at 350 Capitol Street # 165 Charleston, WV 25301

· Up-to-date shot records


· Up-to-date Well-Child physical with Lead and Hemoglobin

· Up-to-date dental exam

· Income verification - Pay Stub, W2, SSI Letter, TANF Document (WV Works) or SNAP Letter (If no income, please indicate on the Head Start Eligibility document)

· HIPAA

Please do not turn documents into school-based sites. The documents must be sent to our office.

Email, fax or bring documents to: prekenrollment@mail.kana.k12.wv.us, Fax - (304) 746-0771 959 Woodward Dr, Charleston, WV 25312

Please contact the preschool office if you have questions or need assistance with the application process. A CLEAR BACKPACK WILL BE PROVIDED AND IS MANDATORY FOR PREK STUDENTS.

WELCOME BACK, VPK8 GREYHOUNDS!
All Students Report: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
We hope everyone had a refreshing and restful Spring Break! As we return to the halls of VPK8, we are thrilled to welcome our students back as we dive straight into a final stretch defined by excellence and community spirit.

Our school thrives because of the incredible people who pour their hearts into our students. We would like to recognize Mrs. Kohli, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Slayton, Mrs. Hampe, and Mrs. Hamm for their hard work in creating a truly memorable Parent Engagement Activity. We also appreciate the entire VPK8 staff for their incredible flexibility with lunch, recess, and dance rehearsals during the planning phases of this event.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for your continued partnership; you truly are the backbone of our school community.

VPK8 extends a very special thank you to Rhonda Chuyka for her invaluable contribution. Rhonda, thank you for taking the time to teach our students the history of African dance and guiding them through those powerful, rhythmic steps!

We are also deeply grateful to Mrs. Dooley and Mr. Harper for visiting VPK8. Your presence and support for our staff, students, and community demonstrate a sincere, unwavering dedication from the central office to every child’s success.

To our amazing students, your hard work in Empowerment has truly paid off. Thank you for sharing your growth through your beautiful art and cultural displays. We are so proud of what you have accomplished.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. A strong community is the foundation upon which every student’s success is built."

A final thank you to the community members who dedicated their time to setting up our activity room. You created a beautiful space for our families to learn and grow together.

Let’s make this a fantastic final stretch of the school year! Go Greyhounds!

Parents/Guardians:

Please join us on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for an Art Show and Dance Celebration.

Parents/Guardians:

There will not be a Middle School Baseball or Softball game today, Friday, March 27, 2026. There will NOT be baseball practice today, Friday, March 27, 2026. All girls that play softball will have practice from 2:30 pm until 4:15 pm.

This afternoon, March 26, 2026 Valley PK8 bus 1842 will drop off Cannelton students. Bus 1842 Smithers and Boomer route will be running approximately 15 minutes late.

Again, this afternoon, March 26, 2026 Valley PK8 bus 1842 will drop off Cannelton students. Bus 1842 Smithers and Boomer route will be running approximately 15 minutes late. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Valley PK8 busses 2108 and 1842 will return to their normal routes and time schedules as of today, Monday, March 23. Again, Valley PK8 busses 2108 and 1842 will return to their normal routes and time schedules as of today, Monday, March 23. Thank you and have a great day!

VPK8s Helping Hounds

Valley PK8 bus 1842 will pick up bus 2108 Cannelton students this morning, March 16.

Also, bus 1842 Smithers and Boomer evening route will be running approximately 15 minutes behind. Thank you and have a good day!

Shoutout to this week's "Extra Payday Earners": Mr. Stonestreet and Mrs. Rowe for always being willing to help out when needed to support our students.

In the words of Mr. Helvey, "Don't spend it all in one place!"

Congratulations!!