Summer Reading

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Reading is the single most important thing you can do during the summer months to help retain and improve the reading skills that have been developing throughout the school year.  In fact, “studies show that most students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months, but children who continue to read will gain skills” (www.readingrockets.org, 2022). 

To that end, please make a concentrated effort to read 20-30 minutes each day this summer.  Take advantage of programs offered at the Valley Community Library and check out the following resources for additional reading lists, resources and summer reading challenges:

Required Reading for Honors English/AP Program

Honors English/AP Summer Reading 2025

Recommended Books from ALSC:

https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists

Beanstack: Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations

https://lclshome.beanstack.com/reader365

Sync: Free Audiobooks for Teens

https://audiofilemagazine.com/sync/

Project Gutenberg: Free Ebooks

https://www.gutenberg.org/

Read Works Summer Reading 

(create a free account using school Gmail)

Glossary of Literary Terms:




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Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month ■

Every life matters. Every voice matters. Together, we can make a difference.

■ Know the Signs:

  • Talking about wanting to die or feeling hopeless
  • Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities
  • Big changes in mood, behavior, or sleep
  • Feeling like a burden to others

■ What You Can Do:

  • Pay attention if something feels “off”
  • Show care and kindness — small gestures matter
  • Tell a trusted adult right away (parent, teacher, counselor, coach, or school social worker)
  • You do not need to handle this alone — adults and professionals are here to help

■ You Are Not Alone:

■ Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)

■ Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line

■ Talk to a trusted adult at school or at home

■ Your story matters. Your life matters.

This month, and every month, let’s stand together for hope, help, and healing.

2025-2026 School Pictures

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

SAP (Student Assistant Program) Referral Form

The Student Assistance Program team is a group of teachers and other professionals who administer a program designed to help students who are "at risk" for issues involving drugs and alcohol and/or mental health concerns.  It is a confidential, systematic process designed to intervene and refer students who are having problems.  Referred students and their parents are given free access to appropriate community services in and out of school.  Teachers, parents, and students can refer anyone to SAP.  Students can even refer themselves.  Essentially, referrals are made when a person is concerned that a student may be "at risk" because of drug and alcohol or mental health issues.

2025 Senior Memories & Graduation Videos

2025 Senior Memories & Graduation videos are now available for free download, courtesy of Carl Shinko & Longfooter Productions. The videos be downloaded by using the links below:

2025 Senior Memories

2025 Graduation