Delayed Start 6-12 & Early Release Day K-12
May
30

Delayed Start 6-12 & Early Release Day K-12

Last Day of School! There is now a delayed start for Upper School only and Early release for all K-12 students.

  • Delayed Start for Upper School:

    • Delayed Start Arrival Window: 

      • Drop off your Upper School students from 9:00-9:15 a.m. via the carline. Follow usual routing for morning drop off. Carline will close at 9:15 a.m.

      • All students should arrive with enough time to arrive to class on time. 

      • Students will not be visiting lockers.

  • Upper School Science Exams and End-of-Year Awards Assembly

  • All grades K-12 Early Release; usual Pick Up Arrival Windows

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May
29

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

We overjoyed to invite you to our eighth grade promotion ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th in the Valor South Austin Auxiliary Gym. This momentous event is an opportunity for you to celebrate your student's achievements and honor their transition from middle to high school. We look forward to this evening celebrating together.

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Early Release Exam Day 6-12
May
29

Early Release Exam Day 6-12

Thursday Exams: History and Math Exams

  • Upper School Early Release: Parents must pick up their Upper School student(s) between 12:10 and 12:45 p.m. in carline. Please enter either zone route and proceed to pick up. We ask that you come in the designated windows below:

    • 12:10 p.m.-12:30 p.m: US families picking up multiple students

    • 12:30-12:45 p.m.: US Families picking up only one student

    • Please have QR codes ready for all students you are picking up.

  • All upper school students should be picked up by 12:45 p.m., and any students who are picked up after this will be charged our normal late fee ($1/minute)

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Early Release Exam Day 6-12
May
28

Early Release Exam Day 6-12

Wednesday Exams: Language Arts or IHP & Foreign Language

  • Upper School Early Release: Parents must pick up their Upper School student(s) between 12:10 and 12:45 p.m. in carline. Please enter either zone route and proceed to pick up. We ask that you come in the designated windows below:

    • 12:10 p.m.-12:30 p.m: US families picking up multiple students

    • 12:30-12:45 p.m.: US Families picking up only one student

    • Please have QR codes ready for all students you are picking up.

  • All upper school students should be picked up by 12:45 p.m., and any students who are picked up after this will be charged our normal late fee ($1/minute)

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May
27

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

We are pleased to invite you to our annual Volunteer Breakfast on Tuesday, May 27th at 8:30 a.m. in the Courtyard. If you have served our school in any capacity this year, this breakfast is for you!

The Valor South Austin leadership team, all faculty, and staff are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart you have poured into our school. We want to take a moment to honor you and express our deep gratitude. We hope you can join us for this time of appreciation and friendship.

We kindly ask that you arrive no earlier than 8:20 a.m., after carline has finished. Please check in at the front office with your ID and then head straight to the courtyard. We can’t wait to welcome you and show our appreciation! 

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Eleventh Grade Drama Showcase
May
20

Eleventh Grade Drama Showcase

Valor South Austin is pleased to host the Eleventh Grade Drama Showcase on Tuesday, May 20th, in our brand-new Black Box Theater! This exciting event marks the very first performance in our new space! Join us for an unforgettable evening of drama as our talented students showcase their hard work and creativity. 

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May
9
to May 10

Epic Night

All 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are invited to join us for Epic Night, a lock-in, on Friday, May 9th. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 6:00 a.m. Saturday. Students will read through an epic piece of literature in one night, play raucous, themed-games, and engage in general merriment with their friends!

If you don't want your student to stay up all night, we do have a midnight pickup option. Students may join us for all the fun until midnight. Doors lock at 12:15 p.m. and won't open again until 6:00 a.m. You will indicate an early pick up when you purchase your ticket.

Tickets are $20.00 per student. No discounted price for leaving early. The link to purchase tickets or volunteer (and get your student's ticket for free!) is below.

Questions? Reach out to Mrs.Wellman. 

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • A delicious feast

  • A Quest (scavenger hunt meets riddling Sphinx meets prizes)

  • Capture-the-Arm (if you've read Beowulf, you'll understand)

  • A full coffee bar including chocolate fountain

  • Board games, chess

  • Basketball and dodgeball

WIN A PIZZA LUNCH FOR YOUR CLASS

The class (sophomores, juniors, or seniors) with the highest percentage of Epic Night participants wins a pizza lunch delivered hot to your tables on Tuesday, May 13. 

PURCHASE TICKETS

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Early Release Day K-12
May
9

Early Release Day K-12

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We discourage signing out your student before 12:25 p.m. and 1 p.m. unless urgently needed. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.

  • Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:25 p.m. at their typical pick-up locations.

  • 6 - 12th grade students will be released at 1:00 p.m. at their typical pick-up locations as well.

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May
9

Breakfast with Seniors

For the final Senior breakfast, senior parents will prepare a delicious pancake feast to be enjoyed amongst fellow peers, faculty and leadership. We are so grateful for these special breakfasts this year when we have connected with our seniors over good food and conversation.

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May
5
to May 9

MAP Testing

Students in grades 3-8 will have MAP Testing in their classrooms.

Monday: 6-8th Grade Reading & Language Arts
Tuesday: 6-8th Grade Math
Wednesday: 3-5th Math
Thursday: 3-5th Reading & Language Arts
Friday: Make Up Day

If your student in grades 3-8 has an appointment scheduled on those days, we ask that you move the appointment so that students do not miss this year-end testing.
  Valor takes MAP at the beginning and end of the school year to assess student progress.

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May
5
to May 9

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week at Valor Starts May 5!

This year, we’re celebrating our amazing teachers in two meaningful ways:

✨ The PSO is planning something special for all teachers each day of the week.
✨  Homeroom and Grade Level Parents will help families recognize their individual teachers with personalized gestures.

Here’s what the PSO has planned each day:

Monday: Chair massages + DIY bath salts, gift cards
Tuesday: Snack & Beverage Cart
Wednesday: Grazing Table
Thursday: Donut wall + Summer Moon coffee
Friday: Cabo Bob’s catered lunch

📬 What to Expect:
You’ll be hearing from your Homeroom or Grade Level Parent soon with ways your family can join in — whether by donating an item, signing up to help, or encouraging your student to write a note of thanks.

Let’s make this a joyful week of gratitude for the teachers who pour so much into our community every day.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 4th/5th  Grade Mathematics
Apr
29

Spring STAAR Testing: 4th/5th Grade Mathematics

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 6th Grade Mathematics
Apr
28

Spring STAAR Testing: 6th Grade Mathematics

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 7th-8th, 10th Grade Mathematics & Algebra I
Apr
25

Spring STAAR Testing: 7th-8th, 10th Grade Mathematics & Algebra I

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Early Release Day K-12
Apr
25

Early Release Day K-12

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We discourage signing out your student before 12:25 p.m. and 1 p.m. unless urgently needed. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.

  • Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:25 p.m. at their typical pick-up locations.

  • 6 - 12th grade students will be released at 1:00 p.m. at their typical pick-up locations as well.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 3rd Grade Mathematics
Apr
23

Spring STAAR Testing: 3rd Grade Mathematics

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 8th/9th Grade Social Studies/History
Apr
22

Spring STAAR Testing: 8th/9th Grade Social Studies/History

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 8th/9th Grade Science & Biology
Apr
17

Spring STAAR Testing: 8th/9th Grade Science & Biology

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 5th Grade Science
Apr
16

Spring STAAR Testing: 5th Grade Science

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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Spring STAAR Testing: 9th & 10th Grade English I & II
Apr
15

Spring STAAR Testing: 9th & 10th Grade English I & II

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires that no visitors be on campus during STAAR testing. As such, we cannot welcome parents to have lunch with their students, of any grade level (even if they are not testing), on the exam dates.

BEFORE THE TEST

Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep the evening before each test, and a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack and lunch as normal

  • Extra hearty, nut free snack 

  • Water bottle

  • Book for after the exam

ARRIVAL AND PICKUP INFORMATION

Drop off and pick up through carline will operate as usual, however, students must be on campus no later than 8:00AM, at which time we will take attendance. Students arriving after 8:00 AM risk not being allowed to test.

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