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New Updates to Bus Routes: Effective Monday, Dec. 2, 2024
Recent changes to school start and end times at GMS and VHS have required adjustments to several bus routes and schedules, effective 12/2/2024. If your student rides a First Student bus to or from school, please review the newly updated route schedules. Note: Students from ALL grade levels and schools could be affected by route changes.
Upcoming Changes to GMS and VHS Calendar and Bell Schedule
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
at Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School
New Start and End Times (Monday-Thursday): 8:05AM-3:30PM
New Required Attendance Dates on Calendar: 12/13/24, 1/20/25, 2/28/25, 3/6/25, 3/7/25
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Mission & Philosophy
Our mission is based on a partnership of schools, parents, and the community united in education for life - instructing, inspiring, and empowering every student in a safe environment.
We do this by offering a challenging curriculum across all three schools - Hermon Hutchens Elementary, Gilson Middle School, and Valdez High School. Students enjoy a rich educational experience from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade through the collaborative efforts of engaging teachers, administrators, and staff.
News & Announcements
![VCS Parent Survey for 24-25, Quarter 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733775109/valdezcityschoolsorg/wmmytsoqw2lxsdefc7zx/WebsiteSurveyQ2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733775109/valdezcityschoolsorg/wmmytsoqw2lxsdefc7zx/WebsiteSurveyQ2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733775109/valdezcityschoolsorg/wmmytsoqw2lxsdefc7zx/WebsiteSurveyQ2.png","width":800}])
Please take a few minutes to complete our Quarter 2 Parent Survey and share your thoughts at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VP9GJ58
![Notice of Schedule Adjustment at GMS/VHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":800}])
Effective Monday, December 2, 2024
for Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School
New Start and End Times (Monday-Thursday): 8:05AM-3:30PM
New Required Attendance Dates on Calendar: 12/13/24, 1/20/25, 2/28/25, 3/6/25, 3/7/25
![Notice of School Board policy committee meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":800}])
There will be a policy committee meeting of the VCS School Board at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 7th in the District Office to discuss ongoing policy revision.
![Notice of School Board meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":800}])
There will be a special meeting of the School Board at 12:00pm on Friday, August 30th in the District Office.
There will be a special meeting of the School Board at 12:00pm on Friday, August 16th in the District Office.
Upcoming Events
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HHES Cafeteria
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HHES Cafeteria
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