Knightly News

May 16th, 2025

Campus-Wide

Bosque Square Legacy Campaign

We are so encouraged by the testimonies of God’s faithfulness and how He is moving in our community. As you consider your part in this campaign, our encouragement is simple: don’t worry about the numbers. Instead, take time to pray and simply ask the Lord what He’s leading you to give. We continue to be amazed by the generosity that’s already been shown and how clearly the Lord is providing. This is an invitation to be part of what God is doing in our school and in our families—trusting Him to lead each of us in how we respond. We’re grateful to walk this journey together, with open hearts and faithful steps. We are also delighted to share that we have closed on the land behind our property at Bosque Square! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to submit your pledge form here and view our Bosque Square Legacy Campaign webpage for more information and updates. We’re trusting the Lord together and are so grateful to be on this journey as a school family.

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The VALOR Summer Packet 2025 is Here!

Dear Parents,

We are full of anticipation for the 2025-2026 school year and humbled to partner with you to develop passionate disciples of Jesus. This Summer Packet will provide you with all you need to start smoothly--details including dates, curricula, and finances. As a helpful resource, we have provided a printable checklist which catalogues all you will need to review and purchase.

If you are new to Valor, welcome to the family! Please don't hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contact below.

-- The Valor Admin Team

Parent Surveys

Dear Parents,

We want to hear from you! Please fill out a survey for EACH of your students who were enrolled in the 2024-25 school year. Please select the grade in which they were enrolled for 2024-25.

You can also find these links for the survey in the Summer Packet. Thank you for giving us your feedback!

Family Ministries

Mark Your Calendars:

Uniform & Book Resale!

Our annual Used Uniform & Book Resale is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 from 10:00am-1:00pm!

This is a great opportunity to sell your Valor uniform items, spirit wear, and gently used curriculum. It's also an opportunity for you to buy items for 25-50% of the retail price! Please see below for all the details and to submit the Seller's Agreement Form if you plan on selling any items during the sale.

New Details Added! Details Letter

Want to sell items at the sale? --> Seller's Agreement Form

Form to Attach to Items to Sell --> Printable Document Here

Want early access to the sale? Sign up to Volunteer for GS Field Day or Volunteer at the Uniform Sale!

Curriculum Shopping Option

Veteran Valor teachers and mom, Jennifer Rucker (GS Music) and Stephanie Curtice (LS Latin), are offering an optional curriculum shopping option for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Please see the flyer for additional information.

Link to Sign Up!

Grammar School (Prek-5th)

Parents are welcome to attend the skating party! If you choose to attend, please be aware that you will need to pay the admission fee at the door.

Please sign up here to Volunteer for Field Day on May 23rd. We'd love to have your help!

Dress code for Dia del Knights is Spirit Wear

NEW GRAMMAR SCHOOL STAFF

for the 2025-2026 School Year

Jeni Franklin

Physical Education Teacher

Jeni is so pumped to be back with Grammar School P.E. in the Fall. She has a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science and Athletic Training from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Jeni and her husband, Roy, have been married for twenty-seven years and have three children; Gabriel , Jubilee, and Aubrey Zeke. They have been part of the Valor family since 2016.

Coach Franklin has served in some form or fashion in the P.E. and Athletics programs at Valor for six years. Her favorite sports are snow skiing, basketball, and wiffle ball; she also enjoys gardening. GO KNIGHTS!

Sheryl Corley

Grammar School Administrative Assistant

Sheryl will join the Valor staff as the Grammar School Administrative Assistant in Fall 2025. She holds an Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Social Work studies from Baylor University (Sic’ Em!). After graduation, she worked in the foster care and adoption fields for several years. She later began working for a small local business and most recently enjoyed substitute teaching at Valor.

She has been married to Sean since 2011 and they have three kids; Elise, Beckett, and Brooks. Sheryl and her family have been a part of the Valor community since 2019, and she's served in many capacities throughout that time. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, attending Baylor sporting events, hiking and adventuring (mostly in cooler climates), gardening, and learning to take care of her chickens!

First Grade Field Trip

to Homestead Heritage

Our first-graders finally got to attend their field trip after being rained out, and they had a blast! Thank you to all our chaperones, teachers, and drivers who helped make this happen. The hay bale maze was amazing!

Mentoring Future Teachers

Mrs. Nissen and Katelyn McCurdy

Did you know that Rhetoric School students can be a Grammar School intern and earn elective credit? Katelyn has assisted Mrs. Nissen's math class all year and is well on her way to acquiring the skills needed to be an incredible teacher! Our students love her, and so does Mrs. Nissen!

Logic School (6th-8th)

Balloon Week 2025

We've had an annual tradition at Valor ever since our first year to end our last few days of the year with a celebration.

Logic School (LS):

Current 8th graders: As part of Valors academic advising process, Dr. Escobar is hosting an information meeting for Year 8 Parents on Tuesday (5/13) from 6 to 7 pm. Contact kirsten.escobar@valorprep.com if you have any questions.
7th/8th: See the exam schedule below for 7th and 8th grades. Semester exams are cumulative; however, they only carry the weight of a regular unit test and they are completed within one class period. 6th graders do not take semester exams.

Beyond Next Week in LS:

May 26 - Memorial Day/Valor offices closed
May 27 - Report card published

2024-25 Valor Calendar

If you have questions related to LS, please contact krista.weathers@valorprep.com.

Logic School Semester Exams & Academic Calendar

Rhetoric School (9th-12th)

Rhetoric School (RS):

12th: Graduation is tomorrow (5/17)! Graduating seniors are required to be at the Highland Baptist Chapel no later than 10:15 am and report directly to Room C2.
11th: Juniors who are not participating in the Europe trip will not come to school after the semester exams are over. Their last day of school will be Tuesday (5/20)
9th-11th: Remind your students to return a signed copy of their class schedule to Dr. Escobar in the Upper-School office.

Beyond Next Week in RS:

May 26 - Memorial Day/Valor offices closed
May 27 - Report card published

2024-25 Valor Calendar

2024-25 RS Non-Uniform Dress Code Days

If you have questions related to RS, please contact charlie.mooney@valorprep.com.

RS Semeser Exam Schedules (9th-11th)

Semester exams are administered according to the daily schedule below. There are two test blocks each day--8:30-10:00 and 10:30-12:00--with a 30-minute break/study time in between.

9th-10th grade exams are Tuesday (5/20) through Thursday (5/22). In those three days, if a 9th or 10th grader does not have a scheduled test, the student should stay home. 9th and 10th will have regular school days on 5/16 and 5/19.

11th grade exams are Friday (5/16) through Tuesday (5/20). In those three days, if a junior does not have a scheduled test, the student should stay home.

Please contact the teacher if you have questions about the exams.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

RS Summer Writing Intensive!

Limited seats are available; register soon! Sharpen reading, analysis, and writing skills and address individual challenges! The Summer Writing Intensive combines whole-group instruction with small-group and individual coaching from "What do I write about?" to the polished piece. Open to new (transfers) and returning Valor Rhetoric School students.

Parents, help me tailor your student's experience to his or her needs by registering here. Please see the infographic for more details and email julie.engebretson@valorprep.com with questions. Thank you!

Valor Athletics

Valor Athletics Website

Parent Meeting FAQ's

Valor Athletics Quick FAQs

2025-2026 Sports Registration: 2025-26 Sports Registration

Summer Camp Registration: 2025 Summer Camp Registration

TMS Login: TAPPS Student / Guardian Checklist

SportsYou Codes– Summer and Fall 2025-

HS Volleyball- SBPV - 7MCS

HS Football- N4Y2 - 2AAE

JH Volleyball- HHM9 - QBZQ

JH Football- QEVD - 7KBR

Cross Country- AVWV - 9QLP

HOT Hoops/CenTex BB- F96P - 5VFD

Summer Weightlifting- LZR3-ESYL

HS Cheer- 7YHP-MK7B

JH Cheer- 67RS-PMQJ

BSN Store- Order Valor Sports Apparel: Valor Team Shop

Important Dates:

May 10th: Physicals 8a-10a

MEDICAL HISTORY FORM

PHYSICAL FORM

May 27th: First Day of Summer Lifts
June 13th-15th: Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament
June 30th: July 4th CLOSED FOR ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS
July 22nd-24th HS Volleyball Team Camp by Rylee Bales. rbales@umhb.edu
August 1st: Football Equipment Pickup
August 4th: First date of Fall Practice- Practice times will be posted in SportsYou

Summer Camps 2025

Spring & Summer camp registrations are live! Check with your parents to make sure they register. Register Here

**All students will need to bring water bottles to camps and complete the emergency contact information on the summer camp registration form.**

**All Valor students are allowed to bring friends from outside of Valor using the same registration form**

Boys and Girls Strength and Conditioning- All incoming LS and RS athletes are highly encouraged to participate in strength and conditioning. Training will take place Monday-Thursday. Girls will lift from 7:45a-8:45a; boys will lift from 7:15a-8:30a at Train Waco and drive to V alor for skills from 8:45a-10:00a.

2025 RS/LS Football Spring Football- All incoming LS and RS football athletes are highly encouraged to participate in spring football practice. Practices will take place at Woodway Family Center 5/12-5/15; 5/20, 5/21 time TBD (will be after school). We will be in helmet, shirt, shorts, and girdles. Coach Byrd and his staff will work through skills, drills, and offensive/defensive install

2025 3rd-6th Grade Football Camp- All incoming 3rd-6th graders are invited to join us at Woodway Family Center from 11a-1p May 27th- May 30th! Invite your friends and neighbors to learn offensive/defensive skills and participate in games!

LS (7th-8th) Basketball Camp- All incoming 7th and 8th graders are invited to participate 5/27-5/30 from 11:00a-1:00p. Players will work with Coach Foy and his staff on skills, drills, and offensive/defensive install.

Competitors Edge Camp- All incoming K-5th graders are invited to participate in a variety of PE style games and competitions. The camp will take place 6/2-6/4 from 11:30a-1:00p at Woodway Family Center. Students will have a daily devotion. Valor Rhetoric School athletes will be in attendance! Invite your friends and come enjoy fun, competitive games

Basketball Instructional Camp (6/16-6/19)- All incoming K-2nd (10-12p), 3rd-4th (12-2p), and 5th-6th (2-4p) graders are invited to participate in our summer basketball instructional camp with Coach Foy. Bring your friends and learn basic fundamentals and compete with the HS counselors in small sided games.

Tennis Camp (6/22-6/24)- All incoming 6th-12th graders are invited to join Coach Nicole at Waco Regional Tennis Center from 8a-10:30a for tennis camp. Learn basic fundamentals of the game and enjoy competitive games!

Track Camp (7/7-7/10)- All incoming 3rd-8th grade students are invited to participate in our track camp at Woodway Park I from 8a-10a. Athletes will work on fun and competitive games with Coach Turner and Coach Cowan. Additionally, they will teach fundamentals of running and proper technique.

Cheer Camp (7/7-7/10)- All incoming K-6th students are invited to participate in a cheer camp at the Valor gym. Coach Sherwood and Coach Chaney, with the assistances of our rhetoric school cheerleaders, will teach the fundamentals of cheer, stunts, and some fun games. Invite your friends and come be a part of the fun!

Volleyball Instructional Camp (7/14-7/17)- All incoming 3rd-6th (11-1p) and 7th-8th (1-3p) students are invited to participate in our volleyball instructional camp at the Valor gym. Coach Pozgai and Coach Elms will lead our students in fundamental drills, skills, and technique! Invite friends and come enjoy a great time!

Golf Camp (7/21-7/23)- All incoming 7th-12th graders are invited to join Coach Naz at Bear Ridge from 2p-5p for golf camp. Learn basic fundamentals of the game, enjoy some time on the range, and putting greens.

Cheerleader Stunt Clinic

May 20th at 7:30p

Spring Football and 7 on 7

SportsYou Code: U8XS-AWQE

Monday (5/19)- 3-5p at Woodway Family Center

Tuesday (5/20)- NO Practice; Varsity 7 on 7 at Troy HS (Van available); JH 7 on 7 at Live Oak

Wednesday (5/21)- 3-5:30p at Woodway Family Center; LAST PRACTICE

Tuesday (5/27)- Varsity 7 on 7- Times TBD

Knight Cards 2025

Dear Valor Athletes & Parents,

We’re launching a final push to sell the remaining 200 Knight Cards to support our athletic department—and we need your help!

Starting Monday, Junior High and High School athletes can pick up cards during athletics. To participate, athletes must sell at least 10 cards. The top 3 sellers will win:
🥇 $250
🥈 $100
🥉 $75

This is a great chance to finish strong and make an impact for our teams.
Deadline: Friday, May 23rd.

Let’s go, Knights!

High School Volleyball Team Camp

Who: All incoming 9th-12th graders

When: July 22nd-24th

Where: Valor Gym

Hosted and run by the University of Mary Hardin Baylor coaching staff, this camp will be HIGHLY encouraged for all incoming high school volleyball players. This is a competitive camp. All athletes will be ranked by position and given skills sheets.

HOT Hoops Boys Practices

JH Athletes can attend both football & basketball.

HS athletes must finish spring football before coming to HS basketball.

Sportsyou Code: F96P-5VFD

JH BOYS

May 20th: 8-9:30am

May 22nd: 9-11am

HS BOYS

May 19th: 6:30-7:45am @Valor

May 22nd: 11am-1pm @Valor

May 23rd: 3:30-5:30pm @Valor

May 24th: HS Open Gym

May 26th: Memorial Day (Dinner for those in town with the Foys, Watching NBA Western Conference Finals)

Centex Basketball Girls Practices

Sportsyou Code: F96P-5VFD

May 19th & 20th

3:30-5pm

Athletic Trainer: Tammy Marton

Tammy has already been a huge help for our athletic department and we are so thankful to have her in our community. Her office hours for all JH/HS athletes are:

Monday/Wednesday: 2:45pm-4pm

Tuesday/Thursday: 10:30am-12:30pm

Friday: 2:45pm-4pm

Human Resources

Now Hiring!

We have some additional positions available for the 2025-2026 school year! If you, or anyone you know is interested, please visit https://valorprep.com/careers/ to learn more or to apply!

All faculty & staff positions have been filled at this time!

We also have several coaching positions available that can be attached to a faculty/staff position, if needed (or not!). Those are:

Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Assistant Junior High Football Coach
Assistant High School Volleyball
Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach
Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

As always, we are also welcoming applications for substitutes as well :) Please feel free to share any of these with your friends and family!!

Upcoming Faculty/Staff Birthdays

Etter, Rebecca- 4th Grade Classroom Teacher... 5/10
Jones, April- Asst. Head of the Grammar School... 5/15
Thompson, Lauren- 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher... 5/15
Phillips, Kristi- Rhetoric Science Teacher... 5/25
Curtice, Stephanie- LS Latin Teacher... 5/31

To access the folder of Faculty & Staff favorites for all Faculty & Staff members, please click here. Thank you!

Reference Material

Facts Family App: Free Download!

Our new app through Renweb/Facts Family Portal is now available for a free download from the Apple store or Google Play store! It includes quick and easy access to all this and more!

Weekly Newsletter
Full School Calendar
Athletics Hub
Hot lunch ordering
Grades, Report Cards & Attendance
Student Schedules, Behavior and Service Hours
Financial information

Please visit the mobile device store of your choice, search "Valor Preparatory Academy," download the app and then log in with your Facts Family portal account information (the district code is VPA-TX)!!

24-25 Yearbook Orders

Hello Valor Family! With the year starting some changes have been put into place. One of the changes is that the yearbook will be run by students taking the new journalism class this year. Some important information to note about the new yearbook this year:

Pre-order at www.treering.com. The passcode to buy the yearbook through Treering is: 1015196645893006.
As always, every family gets two free custom pages with the option to add additional spreads at 99 cents each. This is a great way to document home days and other activities.

Samuel Shores

Rhetoric Journalism

Paying for School Pictures

School Picture time is wrapping up!!! Dust in the Wind Photography has been taking them again for us this year.

If you've already ordered pictures, please do not forget to send payment via cash, check to "Dust in the Wind Photography" or Venmo to @Karla-Ruiz-00593. If you'd still like to order pictures, please fill out this form by the end of the day on Sunday, 3/30.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Bethany at Admin@ValorPrep.com. Thank you!

Free Dress Fundraiser

Hey Valor family, in an attempt to raise some money for our Junior trip to Europe this spring, we are bringing back the ever-popular "free dress punch card" for a few dates in the spring. If your student would like to come in free dress (not in their uniform) on Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and senior's last day on campus -- buy a free dress card TODAY! We had our first day on the 14th, but if you'd like to participate in the next two days, cards are $15 each and all the money goes towards our student trips.

School Calendar for 2025-2026

The School Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year has been approved and is ready for you! Please click here to view it.

Please pay special attention to the parent training dates in early August. More information will come later this semester on the timing for those!

Thank you!

Absences, Tardies, Leaving Early & Sickness Notifications...

Just a quick reminder! If your student needs to leave early, arrive late, is sick, or they are going home with someone who is not on your pickup list, please call or email Sarah Worthington at the front desk to let her know! She is handling all those requests from here on out. Thank you!!!!!!

Deliveries to Students During School Day...

If you order DoorDash, or something similar, to be delivered to your student(s) during the school day, please be sure to add a note in the delivery instructions to leave the order on the box outside the front door and then also let the Front Office know it is coming (call 254-235-0575 or email Sarah.Worthington@ValorPrep.com). This will help get the items to your students faster!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah at Sarah.Worthington@ValorPrep.com. Thank you!

Considering a Change to the Student Cell Phone Policy...

Currently our Rhetoric Student cell phone policy states that cell phones can be in our students backpacks but can never be out during school. Logic and Grammar students can not have phones on campus at all. These same policies apply to smart watches.

We are considering altering this policy and requiring that Rhetoric students turn in cell phones at the start of the day, then receive them back at the end of the school day.

Our admin team recently read this article and wanted to share it with all of our parents, inviting your thoughts and questions.

1. Would you please take a few minutes to read this article and then,
2. then fill out this Google form to share any thoughts or questions that you have regarding this potential updated cell phone policy?

Please let Bethany know if you have any questions at Admin@ValorPrep.com. Thank you!!

Pictures Needed for the Yearbook!

Help the yearbook fill in some gaps in pictures! We are looking for a few more great shots from the following activities:

Senior Trip

High School Golf

High School Swim

High School Tennis

High School Track and Field

High School Baseball

JV Volleyball

ALL League Sports

Rhetoric House Events

If you can share photos from this list, please email them to yearbook@valorprep.com. Thank you!

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