Victory Middle School

Our drama play "Persephone" is postponed until January 5th and 6th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the VMS cafeteria!

From Mr. J.J. Riley, VMS Athletics Director Snow Day Update on District Basketball Championships: "As of right now it looks like we are pushing everything back a day. Tomorrow will be the quarterfinals with the top four teams hosting. We won’t host; our ladies play at Sawtooth at 4pm…Wednesday we will host games at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.. We will know what four teams will be playing at Victory by tomorrow night. Then Thursday we will host the championship at 5p.m.."

Due to the snow day, the PTSO meeting is canceled today and rescheduled for Monday, December 19th at 7pm. ENJOY YOUR SNOW DAY!

8th Grade Girls Basketball: The District Championship tournament starts this next Monday, December 12th where our Lady Kodiaks will travel to Sawtooth Middle School for a 4pm game. The tournament will continue Tuesday, December 13th, and Wednesday, December 14th at Victory Middle School. Games on Tuesday will be at 4pm and 5:15pm, the four teams competing will be determined after Monday’s games. Then on Wednesday the Championship game will be at 5pm. This is a single elimination tournament; we hope to see our Lady Kodiaks back at home “Defending the Den”. Entry to all games will be $5 for adults and $1 for students with an activity card or $2 for students without an activity card. Seniors (55+) are $1 and kids K-5 are also $1. Come out and support your Kodiaks! Raffle: Great Christmas Gift Idea - Get your raffle tickets for a great chance to win some amazing prizes and to help all our extracurricular activities and teams. Thank you for supporting the Kodiaks!

Next PTSO meeting December 12th @ 7pm in VMS Library December Panda Express $ is due Dec. 6th by 3:05pm - and will be delivered on Dec. 15th at Lunch! (Starting in January - Panda Express Lunch will be $7 as Panda Express has increased their prices.) SAVE THE DATE - January 20th DEFEND THE DEN! January 20th - VMS Gym - Tickets on sale December 13th and 14th (@ Lunches or Online)

Congratulations Chris Crouch - Winner of the Idaho State Department of Education Holiday Card Contest! The annual holiday card contest is an opportunity for Idaho students to showcase their creativity and for the state to recognize the importance of arts in education. Chris's picture was one of over 400 entries this year, and chosen as the 6th grade winner! Great job Chris!

This is a SUPER BUSY WEEK! December Dates to Remember 12 - Ugly Sweater Dance Tickets on Sale during Lunches - $4 - Girls Basketball District Championships @ Home 4pm - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm 13 - Ugly Sweater Dance Tickets on Sale during Lunches - $4 - Girls Basketball District Championships @ Home 4pm - Orchestra Winter Concert @ MVHS Auditorium 7pm 14 - Ugly Sweater Dance Tickets on Sale during Lunches - $4 - Girls Basketball District Championships @ Home 4pm - Winter Concert - All Bands @ MVHS 6:30pm 15 - Panda Express @ Lunch - Ugly Sweater Dance Tickets on Sale during Lunches - $4 - VMS Play @ VMS Cafeteria 7:30pm 16 - 6th Grade Winter Concert @ VMS Orchestra Room (9:40am arrival time) - Late Work Deadline - Ugly Sweater Dance Tickets on Sale during Lunches - $4 - Friday Donut $1 Day @ Lunches - VMS Play @ VMS Cafeteria 7:30pm - VMS Ugly Sweater Dance @ VMS 3:15pm to 5pm - $5 at the door

Congratulations to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK, Kersten Thomas! Kersten creates a "happiness bubble" around her wherever she goes. She's very approachable, so students always feel safe and want to stop and visit with her in the hallway. She's learning and practicing the names of the 6th grade students and making an effort to be someone they can connect with. No matter who one hears her speaking to, she exudes respect and positivity in the way she communicates. We're so glad she's at VMS!

Congratulations to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK, Ben Sallas! Ben is always paying attention, listening and doing his best in the classroom. When I see him in the hallways, he is also following the Kodiak way by walking on the right side of the hall and waiting patiently for his locker area to clear out so he can use his. Thanks Ben for being so responsible, respectful, safe, and kind!

Hip Hip Hooray, DEFEND THE DEN! January 20th - VMS Gym - Tickets on sale December 13th and 14th (@ Lunches or Online) Click this link to buy tickets via our PTSO School Store: https://store11508454.ecwid.com/

Tonight and tomorrow night our VMS Wrestlers will be competing for the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS! The game will be at Rocky Mountain High tonight starting at 5 p.m. For more information contact JJ Riley, our Athletics Director.

School of Choice Applications are now available for the 2023-2024 school year. Please review the information carefully as there are strict deadlines with School of Choice applications for students who intend to return to their current school of choice and for those interested in an in-district or out-of-district transfer to a school of choice. For more information on Schools of Choice, please visit: https://www.westada.org/page/enrollment-schools-of-choice For the in-district/out-of-district application, please visit: https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx...

Get ready for next week's Girls Basketball District Championships VMS is hosting on Tuesday, December 13th and Wednesday December 14th When: Tuesday, December 13th 3:40-4:40 (Game 1)-2 helpers needed 4:40-5:40 (Game 2)-2 helpers needed Wednesday, December 14th: 4:40-5:40 (only 1 game)- 2 helpers needed Contact our Athletics Director JJ Riley if you'd like to volunteer to help! Thanks in advance for supporting our BASKETBALL players!

Interested in knowing what Reality Town is about? Ask one of our 8th graders who participated in it this year or any of our fantastic volunteers who helped our counselor Mrs. Currin make an exciting "real adult living" morning for students.

More 8th Grade pictures of students engaged in Reality Town activities 12/6/22 at VMS.

A huge "THANK YOU" SHOUT OUT to all volunteers and staff members who helped our amazing counselor Lisa Currin facilitate a super successful Reality Town Career /Life simulation with our VMS 8th graders! Wonderful pictures courtesy of VMS yearbook advisor Mr. Willoughby.

Kodiaks – A quick positive shout out to end the day! Our very own, Leah Westfall has earned the honor of being West Ada’s Employee of the Month. We appreciate all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes, a lot of which Leah is responsible for, that keeps VMS running smoothly. Leah is such a big part of the VMS community and we are grateful for her each day!

Our fabulous NJHS are helping the Marines through Dec. 15th collect Toys for Tots through students' advisory classes. Please consider donating. Thank you in advance! https://www.toysfortots.org/images/media/Toys-For-Tots-Guard-Duty.mp4 https://www.toysfortots.org/images/media/toys-for-tots-addventures-1.mp4

Victory PTSO Online Store is ready for your purchases! Get your Christmas Spirit Wear Gifts and local sales will be delivered right to your door in time for the holiday!!! Click HERE: https://store11508454.ecwid.com/ While you're at it, don't forget to give your child money for Panda Express pre-order puchase. Don't miss the deadline!

Don't miss out on the next PTSO meeting and Panda Express! Next PTSO meeting December 12th @ 7pm in VMS Library December Panda Express $ is due Dec. 6th by 3:05pm - and will be delivered on Dec. 15th at Lunch!