Vice Principal's Message

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Valley Middle School Community,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and your family to another exciting year at Valley Middle School.  I consider myself very fortunate to work with many dedicated, innovative and caring staff members, parents and students.  Each day is filled with new experiences, learning for all, and the ability to make someone’s day better.

Valley Middle School’s curriculum and practices are consistently reviewed to ensure that we are following the most updated best practices, meeting all regulations, and addressing the future needs of our students.   Our staff consistently follows current trends and, in collaboration with administration, creates a plan of action to incorporate those trends into the classrooms. One of the largest areas of growth is the increased use of technology in our classrooms, with each student being assigned a Chromebook that they use throughout the school year. 

The students at Valley Middle School are offered many opportunities to explore their interests and investigate new ideas.  We offer many clubs, activities, sports and a large variety of musical ventures that our students can participate in.  Many of our students are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities that allow them the opportunity to grow at their own pace in a safe, nurturing environment.  Our list of clubs, activities and other extracurricular offerings are broadened each year in hopes of including something that interests each student.

Each year we celebrate a theme, this year’s theme is “Gratitude Changes Your Attitude”.  It is our belief that when we recognize and focus on the things we can be grateful for, our happiness increases.  As Lewis Howes says, "If you concentrate on what you have, you'll always have more.  If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll never have enough".  I continue to be grateful for the staff, students and families that we have here at Valley Middle School.

Each day, I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of the Oakland Community and a team member of Valley Middle School.  Each day I am amazed by the little things the people of our school community do for one another.  It is these daily reminders that make our school district unique and special. 

Please take a moment and visit our school’s website.  As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kindly,

Ms. Jacqueline Micari-Christiano

Vice Principal