Strong leaders make time for meaningful interactions, whether it’s a check-in with a staff member or lunch with students. Connection drives belonging, & belonging drives achievement. @racheledohoeket 3 Things Leaders Must Prioritize to Keep Great Teachers mailchi.mp/georgecouros/r…

Share your ideas and thoughts for the future of OPWDD, as well as learn more about the agency's work at one of our virtual forums on August 18 and 19. More details about the forum and how to register here: opwdd.ny.gov/news/upcoming-…

Steve Kerr on the best advice he ever received about building culture:

WELCOME! Jeffrey Cole is the Valhalla Union Free School District's newest administrator. He began his stead as the Director of Special Education two weeks ago. Say hello in the comments and click here to read more about him: bit.ly/4mxYx1x

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Wednesday morning "Walk/Jog with Our Superintendent" events over the summer! This morning was the final one and we were glad to see smiling faces who are looking forward to a collaborative and inspiring 2025-26 school year!

COMING SOON: Valhalla's annual wall calendar is on its way to you! It will be delivered to homes next week! The web version will be shared on Saturday morning... keep your eyes peeled!

CALENDAR: Valhalla's 2025-26 wall calendar will arrive in homes by the end of August. To ensure that important dates, events and holidays are always at your fingertips, here is an online version for you to download or bookmark. Click here to view it: bit.ly/4mPRzVU

As teachers prepare for back to school, now is the perfect time to brush up on ONE of the many strands of the reading process! I have updated my Reading Rope of Resources to align with each strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2001), acting as a visual reminder that there is

Our Virginia Road social had it all! Thank you to everyone who joined us! #VirginiaRoadPride Valhalla Vikings

Our New Staff Orientation was a success! Grateful to welcome such an enthusiastic and dedicated group of educators to our team. Excited for the year ahead! #Welcome #TeamValhalla Valhalla Vikings

We hosted our second 6th grade orientation today. Welcome to VMS!

School custodians are the reason why students arrive to new & refreshed school facilities when the school year begins. Thank you, school custodians, for working through the summer & throughout the year to maintain our physical spaces. #ThankYouThursday #BackToSchool

Meet our Board of Education for the 2025-26 school year! Here are Susan Martinez, Duane Smith, Dahiana Candrea, Kristin Dragone, Will Jenkins, Eric Lederer & Jennifer Orr-Engelman. They care about students & staff members, and prioritize their well-being while making decisions.

"Only by being vulnerable about what we don’t know and how to improve can we have the chance to grow. If you knew everything, why learn?" 3 Lessons from Purpose, Joy, and Vulnerability - mailchi.mp/georgecouros/s…

MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS: To educate and enrich the lives of our students, the Valhalla Union Free School District hired several new employees for the 2025-26 school year. Be sure to say hello when you see them in the hallways! Read more: bit.ly/47nn05A

Wishing our school community a safe and happy Labor Day! Thank you for all you do to support our students every day.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Davey Johnson. 🧡💙

Welcome back, signature (pk12) cohort 16 #EdLeadership Manhattanville University doctoral students, in front of a tree symbolizing their prior growth & where they will "branch" in year2! #MvilleLeads