Jaguar News

Hello Valley View Families!

We’re officially back in action at Valley View Middle, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting year! We’re especially thrilled to share that our roof project is finally complete - a huge thank you to everyone who worked hard behind the scenes to get us ready for the year ahead.

We’re so excited to welcome our students back on Wednesday, August 6th and kick off a year full of learning, connection, and growth!

As we dive into the first days of school, here are a few key things to know:

• This Week Is a Black Week! That means that when students start this Wednesday, they will begin their day in 1st period at 8:00 am, and follow their classes in order through 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th periods. Next Monday, August 11th, we’ll switch to Gold Week, where students start in 7th period and work backward through their schedule. We’ll continue to rotate weeks like this throughout the year.
• Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Parking Tips: Our campus gates open at 7:30 am, and school dismisses daily at 2:15 pm. Students should be off campus by 2:45 pm, unless they are with a staff member. Please follow posted signs for drop-off and pick-up, and be mindful that the YMCA has requested we avoid using their front lot so their members can access their facilities safely.
• Consider Walking or Biking: Parking is limited, so if your student is able to walk or bike to school, that’s a great option to help reduce traffic. If you do park in nearby neighborhoods, please be respectful of our neighbors and their space.
• Meals Are Free Again This Year! Every student is eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every day. Breakfast is served before school (7:30–7:45 am) and again during break (10:23 am). Lunch is served from 12:07–12:37 pm in the MUR.
• Schedule Change Requests: If your student notices a mistake in their schedule (like a missing class or a course they’ve already completed), they should complete a Schedule Change Request Form using their MDUSD Google account. While we can’t guarantee every request will be granted, we’ll do our best to fix true errors.
• Chromebooks & Textbooks: Students should bring their charged Chromebooks to school daily. Most of our classes use "consumable" textbooks which students will receive from their teachers over the course of the coming weeks. A "consumable" textbook is a type of textbook that students are allowed to write in, highlight, or tear pages out of as part of their learning. Unlike traditional textbooks that get reused year after year, consumables are meant for individual student use for just one school year. At the end of the year, they aren’t returned - students can keep them or recycle them.
• Student Handbook: Please take a moment to review the VVMS Student Handbook for school-wide expectations. And don’t forget - our school website is a great place to check for ongoing updates, news, and resources throughout the year.
• Important Links: Looking for our bell schedule, the handbook, website, or other key information? Scroll down to the "Important Links" section below!

I’m so grateful to be starting this year with such a strong and supportive school community. Thank you for your partnership - we’re going to make it a fantastic year together!

Warmly,

Ms. Jamie Keith

Principal, Valley View Middle School

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: keithj@mdusd.org. Our Summer Office Hours are 8:00 am until 3:00 pm through August 5th. Normal office hours (7:30 am until 3:30 pm) resume on Wednesday, August 6th.

• VVMS Bell Schedule
• VVMS Campus Map
• VVMS Events Calendar (2025-2026)
• VVMS Say Something (Anonymous Reporting)
• VVMS Student Handbook/Planner
• VVMS Supply Lists
  
• VVMS Traffic Drop Off/Pick Up Map
• VVMS Website
• VVMS Weekly Bell Schedule Rotation
• MDUSD Academic Calendar (2025-2026)
• MDUSD Homelink Information
• MDUSD Food & Nutrition Page (includes monthly menus)
• MDUSD Volunteer Information Page

• August 6th - 1st Day of School (8:00 am - 2:15 pm)
• August 13th - Back to School Night (more info to come)
• August 20th - Coffee with the Principal 8:00 - 9:00 am
• August 21st - School Picture Day!
• September 1st - Labor Day (no school)

Always email our office of your student's absences and keep us updated on their health status:

• Contact our Attendance Office
  • email: vvmsattend@mdusd.org
  • call: 925-682-8000 x5090

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Back to School Night at Valley View on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30 to 7:15 pm.

The evening will kick off in the MUR at 5:30 pm with a brief welcome. After that, you’ll have the chance to follow your student’s schedule and hear directly from their teachers during a series of 10-minute classroom presentations. Your student will be bringing home a personalized schedule the day of the event to help guide you through the evening - we hope to see you there!

Thanks to California’s Universal Meal Program, all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day during the 2025-2026 school year. No need to sign up - every enrolled student is already eligible!

Want to see what's on the menu this week? To check daily menus, nutrition details, or your student’s meal activity, create a free account at linqconnect.com or download the Linq Connect app from your phone’s app store (click here for more details on accessing Linq Connect). You can also view the monthly menus for both breakfast and lunch on our MDUSD Food & Nutrition Services website.

We’re thrilled to share that Valley View’s roofing project is officially finished! Huge thanks to our contractors, the MDUSD Maintenance & Operations Department, and our incredible Valley View custodial team for their hard work, coordination, and commitment to getting the job done. We truly appreciate everyone’s efforts in helping us start the school year with a safe and refreshed campus!

We’re thrilled to share that, in partnership with i9 Sports, middle school sports will once again be offered to students from all three public middle schools in Pleasant Hill throughout the schoolyear! This year’s lineup includes: Flag Football in the fall, Volleyball in the winter, and 3-on-3 Basketball in the spring.

Flag Football registration is now open!

Each school is planning to field four teams (two for girls and two for boys) with 7-12 players per team. Practices will take place once a week, right after school on campus. Games will be held Fridays at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm at our school (no traveling!!). Practices begin the week of September 1st and the Championship game is on Friday, October 17th.

To register, click the links below:

• Boys Flag Football

• Girls Flag Football

Cost: $229

This is a recreational league focused on building skills, promoting teamwork, and encouraging a love for the game. It’s all about fun, fundamentals, and good sportsmanship. The program is run by i9 Sports in partnership with the Pleasant Hill Community Foundation, PHMS, VVMS, and Sequoia Middle School.

Need financial assistance? Scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of the Pleasant Hill Community Foundation. Reach out to Sebastien DuBois at sebastien.dubois@i9sports.com for more information.

Want to support this growing program? Consider making a donation to help keep these opportunities going strong for our students. Click here to donate.

If you have any program-specific questions, please contact Sebastien. For questions about the overall effort to expand middle school sports, reach out to Anna at annamo@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see our students out on the field!!

Email: vvmsattend@mdusd.org
Website: valleyview.mdusd.org
Location: 181 Viking Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Phone: 9256866136
Twitter: @VVMS_Jaguars