Incredible turnout at today’s VMHS Debate Club meeting on limiting free speech on social media. Big credit to our HS students for taking the lead to plan and organize each debate. Wonderful seeing students grade 6-8 bold enough to speak their mind too! ⁦Valhalla Vikings⁩

My son Joshua made this ofrenda for John Lennon. I didn’t realize high school seniors still poured their hearts into school projects!

A high school guest lecturer joined the VMS Chronicle staff meeting to discuss the importance of meeting deadlines with our writers. She’s a Chronicle alum, so no one knows better! Valhalla Vikings

Our 7th graders had a great time learning about New York’s history today on our double-header field trip to Phillipsburg Manor and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Not a bad way to spend a gorgeous fall day! Valhalla Vikings

What a great day for a trip! 7th got to spend time at Philipsburg Manor and Washington Irvington’s Sunnyside home.

The Publications Club proudly presents the first issue of the year of the Valhalla Middle School Chronicle. With such a variety of topics and styles and student perspectives, there’s definitely something for everybody. Enjoy! vms.valhallaschools.org/ourpages/auto/… Valhalla Vikings

For a limited time, the suit coat that George Washington wore to his first inauguration in New York will be on display to the public at Mount Vernon (1/17-2/3) CSPAN AHTV got a rare glimpse of the coat today before it was readied for viewing.

What a wonderful way for a history teacher to be welcomed back to class after two days with a nasty virus. (I think they are intentionally trying some non-standard “colonial” spelling. I certainly hope so! 😂) ⁦Valhalla Vikings⁩

WEEKEND READ: "The Publications Club proudly presents the 2024-25 year's first issue of the VMS Chronicle. With a variety of topics, styles and student perspectives, there’s something for everybody. Enjoy!" - VMS teacher & club advisor Brett Erenberg Read: bit.ly/40Cyw9j

The VMHS Debate Club is the place where students of great natural intelligence get to debate relevant topics, such as whether schools should ban the student use of artificial intelligence! It’s just incredible the knowledge these kids bring to the table for every debate we have.

Social Studies 7 students are interacting with AI President John Adams. He agrees this may “revolutionize” learning! Valhalla Vikings

Extremely useful!

VMS Publications Club drops a Chronicle hotter than Chromebooks at 2% battery! Inside: ghosts, geocachers, Shakespeare beef, AI panic, angry dolphins, WWII (student-led) & Morgan Wallen trivia. Read it before Venus scares you silly: Valhalla Vikings shorturl.at/vPkD0

7th graders dealing with the hardships of the Oregon Trail never gets old! Valhalla Vikings

Putnam County Workers Memorial Bridge dedicated in Southeast midhudsonnews.com/2025/05/25/put…

Unlearn what you have learned, you must.

NEW: The Trump administration is putting $14M toward teacher training in civics & history timed w/ the 250th anniversary of the Declaration's signing. Many see an opportunity to help teachers & students — but the $ is coming from canceled Biden-era grants chalkbeat.org/2025/07/28/tru…

We went on our last Dad and boys hike before empty nest goes into full effect. Wittenberg Mountain, in the Catskills. Very tough climb.

Atomsmasher is returning presently. youtu.be/ztGRbtkAinM?si…