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April 2026

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A Message from the Principal A Message from the Principal

Hello Vikings! Our school is buzzing with learning, laughter, and growth. Seeing our students each day makes a powerful difference, and weโ€™re excited to partner with you as we help every child learn, shine, and succeed. See our newsletter for important events happening during the rest of this month and other exciting events happening in May.

Important Dates to Remember Important Dates to Remember

4/23 Westmoor Band Feeder Concert 6:30pm

4/28 - 4/29 Math OST

4/29 Westmoor Strings Feeder Concert 6:30pm

4/30 OST Makeup Testing

4/30 Special Olympics Track Meet @ West High School

Traffic Safety Week Traffic Safety Week

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We're kicking off #TrafficSafetyWeek with Vision Zero Columbus....

We're kicking off #TrafficSafetyWeek with Vision Zero Columbus. Together we're making sure every student can walk, bike, and drive to school safely. On the latest episode of FACES, Vision Zero's...

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Pathway Express - Destination 3 Pathway Express - Destination 3

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 25 ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 25

๐Ÿ•  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ๐Ÿ•  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Join Columbus City Schools as Pathway Express speeds full-steam ahead to arrive at its last destination of the year!

McKnight Education Center

Saturday, April 25, 2026

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

3232 Indian Village Road

*Due to limited onsite parking free parking is available at:

2933 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43221

- A shuttle will also be available to take you directly to the McKnight Outdoor Education Center.


Weโ€™re excited to welcome the spring season with our partner the McKnight Outdoor Education Center! Students and families are invited to explore the beautiful trails, interactive nature programs, and seasonal learning experiences where they can connect with the environment and create memories that last a lifetime.

What Family Learning Experiences Can I Expect?

  • Explore the creek ecosystem
  • Discover local plant life on a plant identification hike
  • Learn local geological history while fossil finding
  • Investigate chemistry with water quality testing
  • Join the City Nature Challenge
  • Meet award-winning author Dianna Hutts Aston
  • FREE family admission!

Donโ€™t forget to bring your rain boots and outdoor gear!


Families are encouraged to register in advance using the link below.

Register Here
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Coming Up In May Coming Up In May

The Spring Showcase: Superpowers at Valleyview The Spring Showcase: Superpowers at Valleyview

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, May 12 ๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, May 12

๐Ÿ•  5:30โ€“7:00 PM ๐Ÿ•  5:30โ€“7:00 PM

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Join us for an evening of fun, creativity, and community at our Spring Showcase!


Come celebrate our amazing students and all their โ€œsuperpowersโ€:

  • Kick off the Scholastic Book Fair in Mrs. Thatcherโ€™s Libraryโ€”books will be available for purchase

  • Explore student artwork and class projects displayed throughout the building

  • Visit our local library booth for a prize wheel and information about the summer reading program

  • Meet special community superheroes with a surprise in store!

  • Enjoy visits from favorite book characters

  • Take home a free book

  • Students are invited to dress as their own superpower or favorite superhero

  • Treat yourself to some ice cream

We canโ€™t wait to see you there for this exciting night celebrating our Valleyview superheroes!

Book Fair Book Fair

5/12 - 5/18 5/12 - 5/18

Book Fair is less than a month away! It starts May 12th, but you can start loading your student's E-wallet NOW to avoid sending cash! just click on GET STARTED and add to your student's wallet!


Also, don't forget you can also help other student's enjoy the fair by clicking on GIVE NOW to help Share the fair!


Click on PREVIEW THE BOOKS to see all the great Scholastic books that will be here this year!


More info will be sent home and on Talking Points, but start previewing and preparing now!

GET STARTED

Ms. Andrea Evans Ms. Andrea Evans

Contact Information

๐Ÿ“ž Phone: (614) 902-9742

๐Ÿ“ฑWhatsApp: Available at the number above

๐Ÿ“ง Email: aevans4@columbus.k12.oh.us

๐Ÿ’ฌ TalkingPoints: You can message me directly!


Office Hours

Monday & Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tuesday & Thursday by appointment only

*schedule subject to change

Ms. Yuddy Ms. Yuddy

Hablo Espaรฑol

๐Ÿ“ž Phone: (380) 218-7930

๐Ÿ“ฑWhatsApp: Available at the number above

๐Ÿ“ง Email: yvargas@columbus.k12.oh.us

Valleyview Contact Information Valleyview Contact Information

๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact Us

๐Ÿ“ž Main Office: 614-365-6312

Language Assistance Line: 614-365-8802

๐Ÿ“  Fax: 614-365-6768

๐Ÿ“ Address: 2989 Valleyview Dr.,

Columbus, OH 43204

โœ‰๏ธ Email: Valleyview@columbus.k12.oh.us

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