Valor South Austin students will have Early Release on Friday, September 18th.

• Lower School (K-5) dismissal: 12:35 PM

• Upper School (6-12) dismissal: 1:15 PM

First Day of School

The first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss the first day of school!

Details will be shared with families via email communications.

Valor South Austin Carline and Parking Map 

• Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• 7:55 AM  3:35 PM

• Valor South Austin11720 South Mopac ExpresswayAustin, TX 78739 (map)

Back to school, Falcons! A hearty welcome to all of our new families!

• The Lower School (K-5) school day begins at 7:55 AM and ends at 3:10 PM.

• The Upper School (6-12) school day begins at 8:15 AM and ends at 3:35 PM.

We welcome our Class of 2027 for a special breakfast to kick off their senior year.

Details and the RSVP link will be shared with families via email communications.  Please check the July 2oth Parent Newsletter.

We ask that you email Ms. Flannery one baby photo of your Senior and put your student’s name in the subject line. Thank you!

Families are invited to campus to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the 2026-2027 school year.

Families are invited to campus to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the 2026-2027 school year.

Parents and their incoming kindergarten student are strongly encouraged to attend one of the kickoff events. You will have an opportunity to meet the teaching staff, hear from Headmaster Speck-Ewer, pick up the Class of 2039 t-shirt, and meet other kindergarten families. 

Our campus will be closed on Friday, July 31, due to the annual Valor Education Convocation. We will reopen on Monday morning, August 3rd at 8:00 AM.

Our campus will be closed on Friday, July 3 due to the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Monday morning at 9:00 AM.

We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026. We are so proud them.

We will return to school on May 26th.

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.We discourage signing out your student early, unless urgently needed. If you need to check them out early, it must be done by 11:30 a.m. to avoid interfering with carline.

• Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:35 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.

The Junior class is hosting a bake sale during Upper School lunches in March and April. All funds go toward the Junior Wilderness Expedition. You may pre-order or pay with exact cash in person. No change will be made.

OFFERINGS:

• $5 bag of treats

• $10 bag of treats

PRE-ORDERS

To pre-order, please Venmo @charis-dishman and put your student's first and last name, and grade in the notes. (Example: Bob Miller, 6th grade) Your student can pick up their pre-ordered treat(s) during their lunch.

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.We discourage signing out your student early, unless urgently needed. If you need to check them out early, it must be done by 11:30 a.m. to avoid interfering with carline.

• Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:35 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.

The Junior class is hosting a bake sale during Upper School lunches in March and April. All funds go toward the Junior Wilderness Expedition. You may pre-order or pay with exact cash in person. No change will be made.

OFFERINGS:

• $5 bag of treats

• $10 bag of treats

PRE-ORDERS

To pre-order, please Venmo @charis-dishman and put your student's first and last name, and grade in the notes. (Example: Bob Miller, 6th grade) Your student can pick up their pre-ordered treat(s) during their lunch.

Juniors and Seniors are invited for an evening of dinner and dancing. Read all of the details here: A Night in Paris.

NON-VSA Date forms are due April 1st. Don’t wait until the last minute.

The Junior class is hosting a bake sale during Upper School lunches in March and April. All funds go toward the Junior Wilderness Expedition. You may pre-order or pay with exact cash in person. No change will be made.

OFFERINGS:

• $5 bag of treats

• $10 bag of treats

PRE-ORDERS

To pre-order, please Venmo @charis-dishman and put your student's first and last name, and grade in the notes. (Example: Bob Miller, 6th grade) Your student can pick up their pre-ordered treat(s) during their lunch.

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.We discourage signing out your student early, unless urgently needed. If you need to check them out early, it must be done by 11:30 a.m. to avoid interfering with carline.

• Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:35 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.

Due to the January 26th and 27th weather closures, February 16 and April 6 (previously Bad Weather Make Up days) are now full days of school. Please update your calendars.

Have a friend interested in Valor South Austin? Tell them to sign up here to attend a Prospective Parent Tour!

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.We discourage signing out your student early, unless urgently needed. If you need to check them out early, it must be done by 11:30 a.m. to avoid interfering with carline.

• Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:35 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.

The Junior class is hosting a bake sale during Upper School lunches in March and April. All funds go toward the Junior Wilderness Expedition. You may pre-order or pay with exact cash in person. No change will be made.

OFFERINGS:

• $5 bag of treats

• $10 bag of treats

PRE-ORDERS

To pre-order, please Venmo @charis-dishman and put your student's first and last name, and grade in the notes. (Example: Bob Miller, 6th grade) Your student can pick up their pre-ordered treat(s) during their lunch.

Dismissal times are listed below for K-12. We may have fewer hours on campus on early release days, but our academic schedule is an intentionally planned day of learning.We discourage signing out your student early, unless urgently needed. If you need to check them out early, it must be done by 11:30 a.m. to avoid interfering with carline.

• Kinder - 5th grade scholars will be released at 12:35 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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