August 2025
August 7th, 2025
August 2025
Important Dates to Remember
8/25/25 - First Day of School Grades 1st - 5th
8/25/25 - 8/27/25 - Kindergarten Assessments
8/28/25 - First Day of School for Kindergarten
9/1/25 - Labor Day All Schools CLOSED
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome Back, Valleyview Viking Families!
We’re excited to welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year! This year promises to be filled with exciting learning opportunities, new friendships, and plenty of great things to come. We can’t wait to share it all with you!
To kick off the year, we invite you to join us at our Back to School Ice Cream Social on August 18th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an amazing school year.
Please see the attached letter for important information. The first day of school for students in grades 1-5 is on August 25th at 9:00 AM. If your child is eating breakfast at school, please arrive by 8:30 AM. For those not eating breakfast, arrival time is 8:45 AM. Kindergarten families, please stay tuned for more information about our staggered start dates.
Get ready for a great year!
Principal Brown
School Supply List
Kindergarten
#2 pencils
Bookbag
Crayons
Disinfectiant Wipes
Dry Erase Markers
Erasers
Glue stick
Headphones
Plastic Supply Box
Tissues
Ziploc bags (sandwich & gallon)
First Grade
#2 Pencils
Bookbag
Crayons
Dry Erase Markers (black)
Glue Sticks
Headphones
Pencil Top Erasers
Tissues
Ziploc Bags (gallon)
Second Grade
#2 Pencils
Bookbag
Crayons
Disinfectant Wipes
Durable Headphones
Supply Box
Tissues
Third Grade
#2 Pencils
Bookbag
Colored Pencils
Crayons
Disinfectant Wipes
Glue Sticks (3)
Headphones or Earbuds
Pencil Case/Supply Case
Pocket Folder (2)
Scissors (blunt)
Tissues (3)
Wide ruled Notebook
Ziploc Bags (gallon)
Fourth Grade
#2 Pencils
Bookbag
Colored Pencils
Composition Book (2)
Glue Sticks
Headphones/ Earbuds
Scissors
Spiral Notebooks (2)
Tissues
Ziploc Bags (gallon)
Fifth Grade
#2 pencils
Bookbag
Colored Pencils or Crayons
Disinfectant Wipes
Glue Sticks
Notebook Paper (wide-ruled)
Pencil Box
Pink Erasers
Pocket Folders (2)
Tissues
Wide-ruled Composition or Spiral Notebooks (4)
Ziploc Bags (quart)
Primary SLC
Backpack
Crayons
Disinfectant Wipes (3)
Glue Sticks (10)
Large t-shirt (for painting and crafts)
Liquid hand soap (2)
Paper Towels (2)
Pairs of wireless Bluetooth headphones (2)
Plastic school pencil box (1)
Tissues (3)
Toileting needs (wipes and diapers/pull-ups) if needed
Weather-appropriate change of clothes – we will keep this at school (1 outfit)
Ziploc bags (gallon)
Intermediate SLC
#2 Pencils
Backpack
Composition Notebook
Crayons
Disinfecting Spray
Disinfecting Wipes (3)
Glue Sticks
Hand Sanitizer (2)
Headphones (over the ear)
Highlighters
Packaging Tape Reel
Pink Erasers
Plastic folders with pockets (4) (Red, Blue, Yellow, Any color)
Tissues (3)
Weather appropriate pants and shirts to keep at school in case of spills or bathroom accidents (2 outfits)
1 month’s worth of Toileting Needs (wipes and diapers) if applicable to your student
Zippered pencil pouch
Talking Points
Try TalkingPoints on Your Phone!
Easily stay connected with your child’s teacher through the free TalkingPoints app—available on your smartphone!
Transportation
New this year!
If your child is eligible for transportation services, you'll access their bus routing information directly through the Parent Portal beginning August 18, 2025. To find this information, click on the 'More' tab then select the 'Transportation' tab in the portal. You'll find all the necessary details, including your child's bus number, pick-up and drop-off times, and special instructions. We encourage all families to regularly check the Parent Portal for updates regarding transportation routing information as times and details for bus routes may change.
Stay Updated!
To ensure you receive important transportation updates, please make sure your Parent Portal account is updated. Log into the Parent Portal and navigate to the 'My Account' section. From there, you can update your contact information.
Questions or concerns? Call our Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074.
District Calendar
Need a Paper Copy of the District Calendar?
If you'd like a printed copy of the district calendar to hang on your refrigerator, please contact Ms. Evans and one will be sent home with your child. It's a great way to stay informed about important dates like school closures, winter break, spring break, and more!
Download the 2025-2026 Traditional Calendar in your preferred translation:
Columbus City School District
Visit the District Website
Click below to find up-to-date information, news, and important district updates.
Valleyview Elementary
Stay Connected with Valleyview
Visit the Valleyview District website for the latest news, events, and important updates!
Is English Your Second Language?
Please reach out to our ESL line for language support and assistance. We're here to help!
ESL LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE CENTER
To assist parents, nurses, teachers and other school personnel with district communication needs between 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Please Call ESL Department at 614-365-8802
Select the number corresponding to the language you require assistance with:
For Spanish Press #1
For Somali Press #2
For Nepali Press #3
For Arabic Press #4
For French Press #5
For Swahili Press #6
For Kinyarwanda Press #7
For English Press #8
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Family Ambassador
Ms. Andrea Evans
Contact Information
📞 Phone: (614) 902-9742
📱WhatsApp: Available at the number above
📧 Email: aevans4@columbus.k12.oh.us
💬 TalkingPoints: You can message me directly!
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday by appointment only
*schedule subject to change