Freshmen Boys Wilderness Expedition
See email communications from the school for more information.
School Holiday
School Holiday. Join us for Parent Teacher Conferences on October 13th and 14th. Students return to school on October 15th.
Freshmen Girls Wilderness Expedition
See email communications from the school for more information.
Senior Portraits & Individual School Picture Retakes
Senior Portrait Day and School Picture Retake Day. If you want to have your child’s picture re-taken, you must register in advance. See Newsletter for details.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Student Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
Happy Thanksgiving! We will return to school on on December 1.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Winter Break
Happy Holidays! We will return to school after Winter break on January 6th.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Valor Spirit Night
Join fellow families at Double Dave’s on October 1st from 5-8 PM.
20% of all sales help support the PSO budget.
Upper School Parents Night
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Don't miss Upper School Parents Night on Thursday, September 18!
Check-in for the event will begin at 5:30 PM in the Aux Gym. Enter through the Front Office (next to the playground).
Enter any line according to check in.
At check-in, you will receive:
A copy of your student's schedule
The bell schedule times for the evening
After check-in, find a seat to begin the evening with a brief introduction from Headmaster Schuler.
Parents will begin together in the Aux Gym at 5:45 PM.
Parents with multiple students in grades 6-12 can either split up or take all their students' schedules and pick and choose where to go in which period.
QUESTIONS?
Please don't hesitate to contact an Upper School Leadership Team member. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 18th!
Individual Student Picture Day
These days we will have Individual School Picture Day. Students should be in school uniform.
September 16-17: Lower School
September 18: 6th & 10th plus some Lower School
September 19: 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th plus some Lower School
Captured Austin Schools will take our Individual Student Photos. Your child's photo will arrive directly to your email. For more information, please see www.capturedaustinschools.com/valorsouth or reach out to our photographer directly at info@capturedaustinschools.com (to keep email from going to spam, please add it to your address book!)
Full Schedule available here!
General PSO Meeting
Join us for the first PSO (Parent Service Organization) Meeting this year. Find out what is going on, and how you can serve the school, making it a place of joy for faculty, staff, and students.
Meeting will begin in room 134. Please park in any open space. Check in at the Front Office.
Early Release Day K-12
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.
Lower School Parents Night
This is an immersive experience where you will encounter classroom rhythms like your K-5 student rather than a teacher presentation or Q&A session. The program will include:
a message from leadership in the Auxiliary gym
short lessons from your child's teachers that mirror the lessons your student receives in their classroom.
Be a student again for an evening!
Early Release Day K-12
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.
First Day of School
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 beginsg at 8:15 AM and ends at 3:35 PM.
New Student Orientation (6th Grade and any new-to-Valor 7-12 grade)
*Timing is tentative and may change. Stay tuned!
Students will attend an assembly and then will rotate through sessions on expectations regarding student behavior and academics, as well as partake in a poetry discussion! We look forward to orienting your student to the joy and wonder of Upper School at Valor South Austin.
Students should wear their full Valor uniform. If they were unable to attend Meet the Teacher this week, they can pick up their class schedule at this time. Additionally, please have your student bring a water bottle.
Please prioritize your student's attendance at the upcoming New Student Orientation. THIS EVENT IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY.
Meet the Teacher (K-5)
Make plans to attend this event, during which your family will have the opportunity to:
Meet your scholar's teachers
Visit your homeroom class (K-5)
Only one vehicle per family may park on campus.
Meet the Teacher (grades 6-12)
Make plans to attend this come-and-go event, during which your family will have the opportunity to:
Get your class schedule (6-12)
See the Upper School classrooms
Only one vehicle per family may park on campus.
Kinder Kick Off
At Kinder Kick Off, your child will be introduced to the daily kindergarten routine, including a campus tour and a visit to our playground. While your scholars are with our teachers, our Leadership team will share with parents/guardians "A Day in the Life of a Valor Kindergartner" as well as ways you can help your scholar prepare during these final summer days for a great year as a Valor Falcon! After the presentation, parents and students will be reunited for refreshments, meeting other Kinder families in their areas of town, shop our uniform closet, and learn about our Parent Service Organization. We expect this event to take roughly 90 minutes.
Please note that students will meet their teacher for the year at Meet the Teacher night on August 7th, and not at this event.
Class of 2025 Graduation
Stay tuned to the newsletter for the latest updates regarding time and location. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2025. We are so proud them.
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
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.
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)
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)
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!
Student Holiday
We will return to school on on May 27th. May 27th is now a full day of school for all K-12 students.
Prospective Parent Tour
Invite your friends to learn more about a Valor education by joining us on a prospective parent tour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Capstone Presentations
There are two timeslots each day and there are two senior presentations per timeslot. Space is limited per presentation, so don't delay! RSVP today.
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.
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.