As we look ahead to Parent-Teacher Conferences later this month, I want to make sure families have the dates, times, and sign-up process on their calendars. Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 1:00–2:45 p.m., and then again that same day from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Conferences will continue on Friday, October 23, from 1:00–2:45 p.m. Some teachers have already shared information about how to sign up for an individual conference. On Tuesday, during our faculty meeting, our Director of Technology will provide additional guidance on using ParentSquare to schedule conference appointments. By 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, families should receive an invitation through ParentSquare from each of their student’s teachers with available conference times and sign-up information. Conference appointments are optional, and because time slots are limited, families should feel free to schedule meetings with the teachers they most want to connect with. You are not expected to sign up for a conference with every teacher. You may choose to meet with one or several teachers if you have questions, would like to discuss your student’s progress, or simply feel a conversation would be helpful. We value these opportunities to connect directly with families and continue working together to support each student’s growth and success. Be sure to follow us on social media to see Valley in action throughout the week: Instagram: @valleyregionalhighschool Facebook: Valley Regional High School Please review the additional information and updates below. Have a wonderful weekend! Your partner in education, Mike Barile Principal |
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Seniors: The school counseling department will host a visit to UConn's Storrs campus for an information session and tour on Thursday, October 8th, for seniors and juniors interested in seeing and possibly applying to UConn. Students on the list need to stop by the counseling office to get a permission slip ASAP. Please note that UConn will be offering a free application opportunity from October 15-November 2. Seniors- School counselors have been holding senior meetings to discuss post-high school plans, including applying to two- and four-year colleges and technical/trade schools. Any student who plans to apply early action or early decision should reach out to their school counselor so we can schedule a meeting as soon as possible. Senior & Junior Parents/Guardians-The school counseling department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night to review the process of completing the FAFSA and the CSS Profile and to discuss other ways to fund a college education on Thursday, October 8 @ 6:00. A letter was recently emailed to both junior and senior parents. Please note that the FAFSA opened for seniors on 10/1. Juniors will not be able to apply until next year. For students who have started the college application process, we posted a checklist and a Common App help guide in the Class of 2027 Google Classroom. In addition, our VRHS School Counseling website has several links to assist students and families with the post-high school and college planning process. Just a reminder to those applying to four-year college: the Common App https://apply.commonapp.org/login opened on August 1st. Students can now log on, create an account, and start filling it out. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor. Below are links to our website, which provides helpful information regarding post-high school planning. Seniors- College reps will be visiting Valley throughout the fall. Students can sign up to meet with the reps by clicking Engage, then Events in Schoolinks. We will post the upcoming schools each week on Google Classroom. We highly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity, as the visiting rep is typically the person reviewing the college applications. Freshmen- School counselors will schedule “transition to high school” meetings with all 9th grade students to introduce ourselves and our role over the next four years and to see how the start of the school year has been going. Please see below for the school counseling breakdown for 9th grade students by last name. A-F Sarah McKinney smckinney@reg4.k12.ct.us G-M Kori Milardo kmilardo@reg4.k12.ct.us N-Z Chelsea Eimutus ceimutus@reg4.k12.ct.us |
Seniors: Register to Vote! Students who will be 18 by Election Day (November 3, 2026) can register to vote in Connecticut. Register online, by mail, or through the DMV. Visit myvote.ct.gov for more information or contact your town’s Registrar of Voters: Chester Registrar of Voters Chester Town Hall 203 Middlesex Ave, Chester, CT 06412 860 526 0013 ext 221 registrar@chesterct.org Office hours: most Tuesdays 1-3 pm Deep River Registrar of Voters 174 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417 850 526 6059 drregistrars@deepriverct.us Office hours by appointment Essex Registrar of Voters Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 860 767 4340 ext 142 MelissaOzols: mozols@essexct.gov Barbara Ryan: bryan@essexct.gov Office hours: Wednesdays, 9:30 am-12:00 pm |
VRMP2027 MARY POPPINS question & answer information session to be held during FLEX on the Valley Stage, Wednesday, 10/7. VRMP will be holding an Audition and Choreography Preparation workshop on Thursday, October 29. Please note the date change. Follow this and other news surrounding VRMP’s MARY POPPINS in the VRMP2027 Google Classroom. Valley Regional Musical Productions will be producing MARY POPPINS in March 2027. To learn more and access participation forms, please join the VRMP2027 Classroom. Classroom code: k6mczagw |
Holiday Wreath & Greenery Fundraiser - Forms Distributed: Monday, Oct. 5 - Forms Due: Monday, Oct. 19 - Wreath Delivery: Tuesday, Dec. 1 - ALL ORDERS at VRHS Backstage Entrance, 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm - Beautiful, fresh evergreen wreaths, centerpieces, porch pots, and more will be available for sale from the Music Boosters to support the music program. - Students will receive wreath holiday order forms the week of Oct. 5. - Items will be delivered to VRHS on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Shoreline Music Festival Ticket order forms are due to Miss Hilton by Monday, Oct. 5th. Miss Hilton will get the tickets on Tuesday (during rehearsal) and distribute them to students before returning to VRHS. **Tuesday, Oct. 6th rehearsal #1 @ North Branford HS (bus transportation provided both ways) - Eat lunch 1 - Leave VRHS @ 12 pm - Rehearsal @ North Branford HS 1 pm-5 pm - Return to VRHS 5:45 pm **Wednesday, Oct. 14th rehearsal #2 @ North Branford HS (bus drop-off only) COME DRESSED FOR THE CONCERT (ALL BLACK) - Eat lunch 1 - Leave VRHS @ 12 pm - Rehearsal @ North Branford HS 1 pm-5 pm - Dinner is provided - Concert is Band followed by Choir @ 7 pm - Return home with parents CMEA Southern Region Audition Applications Forms are in Miss Hilton’s room and are due the week of Oct. 5th (deadline is the 10th) See Mr. Lam or Miss Hilton with any questions. Boston Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival The next payment of $200-$300 is due October 16th. |
1. Fundraiser: The class begins its big fundraiser of the year on Monday, October 5. The envelope includes information on how to register to sell online. All paper order forms and money are due to Mrs. White or Ms. O'Donnell no later than Monday, October 26. Half of a student's profit will go into an individual account to help defray the cost of proms and senior events. The top seller will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. 2. Dues: We are collecting dues for sophomore year. Anyone who pays their dues in full through this year ($80) by December 1, 2026, will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. If you paid last year, you just need to pay this year ($40). If you paid in full last year ($120), you are all set. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. White ( kwhite@reg4.k12.ct.us) or Ms. O'Donnell ( vodonnell@reg4.k12.ct.us). 3. Bake Sale: The Class of 2029 will be having a bake sale at Adams, in Deep River, on Sunday, October 25, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This bake sale will have an autumn/Halloween theme. Please mark your calendar and consider donating baked goods and/or stopping by to make a purchase. You can drop off baked goods at the school on Friday, October 23, to Mrs. White or Ms. O'Donnell, or at the bake sale that morning. |
Class of 2028 Families: We have lots happening this fall, including our Bingo Night fundraiser on December 3rd, donation opportunities, and an important reminder that class dues are due on December 11. We appreciate your support and are looking forward to a great junior year! |
Local donors have generously provided several new, high-quality backpacks (including school supplies) for students in need who cannot afford a backpack or a replacement for a worn-out one. If your student would benefit from this assistance, please contact school social worker Brad Pitman. You can reach him at bpitman@reg4.k12.ct.us or 860-526-5328 ext. 2563. |
Fall Athletic Schedule Please follow the CIAC link to the VRHS athletic schedules for all of our sports. We encourage our entire Warrior community to come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes throughout the year! → VRHS Fall Sports Schedule 2026-27 UPCOMING GAMES: Fall Sports Important Events Boys Soccer Youth Night – Thursday, October 15th vs. Old Lyme | 6:30 PM Senior Night – Friday, October 23rd vs. Amistad | 6:30 PM Girls Soccer Youth Night – Tuesday, October 13th vs. H-K | 6:30 PM Senior Night – Thursday, October 22nd vs. Cromwell | 6:30 PM Field Hockey Youth Night – Monday, October 5th vs. Westbrook | 6:30 PM Senior Night – Wednesday, October 21st vs. Mercy | 6:30 PM Girls Volleyball Youth Night/Dig Pink– Friday, October 16th vs. Hale Ray | 5:30 PM Senior Night – Monday, October 26th vs. Branford | 5:30 PM Football & Cheer Homecoming Game – Friday, October 16th vs. Rockville | 6:30 PM Youth Night – Friday, October 30th vs. Morgan | 6:30 PM Senior Night – Thursday, November 5th vs. Coginchaug | 6:30 PM VRHS Sideline Store Looking to show your Warrior pride this season? Check out the VRHS Sideline Store for a variety of gear and apparel. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or supporting our athletes on the sidelines, represent VRHS in style |
FALL SPORTS MEDIA DAY PHOTOS The Fall Media Photos are now available for purchase! Access Code: PGTC48834 FUNDRAISERS: Our athletic booster clubs work hard to make all the extras happen for our kids. Please support their fundraising efforts. Game Ticket Info: Spectators need a ticket for all night games that begin at 6 pm or later (field hockey, football/cheer, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, baseball/softball) - Adults - $6 - Students/Seniors - $4 - Children (10 & Under), Shoreline Conference Teachers (with ID), and Military - Free LIVESTREAM: SPECTATORS - CLASS ACT GUIDELINES: We hope to see a massive turnout of students supporting our teams this winter! Our games/events should be fun and exciting for everyone! With that said, Valley Regional is a CIAC Class Act School. That means we uphold the standards of SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT, TEAMWORK, and CHARACTER at our athletic events. Our student-athletes and spectators will demonstrate these standards at all times. I look forward to seeing Warrior Nation at all our games! FOR MORE INFORMATION - UPDATES: |
Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Region 4 Public Schools do not have a COVID-19-specific protocol in place for the 2024-25 school year. Parents seeking COVID-19 guidance should contact their healthcare provider or visit the CDC website. Please note: Our schools will follow district health policies for all medical concerns, including COVID-19. If we need to change this practice, the district will communicate with families and staff, as appropriate. Please be aware that immunization remains our most effective tool for minimizing the spread of communicable diseases. We will continue to collaborate with our local health departments to host vaccine clinics and manage potential outbreaks in our schools. |
October 8 - Financial Aid Night (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium October 9 - Professional Development (No School) October 13-16 - Spirit Week October 15 - Picture Retakes October 16 - Pep Rally October 17 - Homecoming Dance (7:00-10:00 pm) VRHS Cafeteria October 22 - PSAT’s (9th, 10th, 11th grade) (Early Dismissal) October 22 - Teacher Conferences 1:00-2:45 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm (Early Dismissal) October 23 - Teacher Conferences 1:00-2:45 pm (Early Dismissal) October 28 - National Honor Society Induction (6:00-8:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 2 - Musical Auditions (4:00-7:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 4 - Musical Crew Night (4:00-7:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 9 - Musical Auditions (4:00-7:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 11 - Musical Auditions (4:00-9:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 12 - Musical Auditions (4:00-9:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 13 - Musical Callbacks (4:00-9:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break (No School) December 2 - Winterfest Concert (7:00-9:00 pm) VRHS Auditorium December 3 - Junior Class Bingo Night (5:00-7:00 pm) - VRHS Cafeteria December 23 - Early Dismissal December 24 - January 1 - Winter Break (No School) |
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