VALLEY WEST SCHOOL
SINCE 1992
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL PICTURE UPDATE
School pictures and retakes have been completed.
Your child's images will be sent to you via email
and you can place your
orders online.
Do you want to show your Valley West School
spirit?
Visit the following link to shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other Valley West apparel and gift items.
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/valley-west-school-gear
VALLEY WEST NEWS:
Please make every effort to have your child in school for their scheduled MCAS test sessions.
We appreciate your support!
Regarding the Dress Code at Valley West School
Dear Families,
As warmer weather approaches, we want to take a moment to remind students and families about our school’s dress expectations. Our goal is to maintain a learning environment that is safe, respectful, comfortable, inclusive, and supportive of all students while applying expectations equitably across all genders and body types.
Students may wear warm-weather clothing, including items such as tank tops and shorts, provided clothing is appropriate for the school setting and meets the following general guidelines:
• Clothing should provide appropriate coverage and should not expose undergarments.
• Tops should provide reasonable coverage during typical school activities (including sitting, standing, reaching, and moving). Spaghetti straps, strapless tops, and see-through garments are not permitted. Tops exposing the midriff should be limited to no more than approximately two inches of visible midriff.
• Shorts, skirts, and similar garments should be of reasonable length appropriate for a school environment.
• Clothing should support safe and comfortable participation in classroom activities, physical education, and movement throughout the school day.
• Students are encouraged to dress with the full school environment in mind, including active programming and air-conditioned classrooms that can feel quite cool; layers are often a good option for comfort.
• Apparel with inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive language or imagery is not permitted.
Our approach to dress expectations reflects our commitment to student dignity, sensory needs, and trauma-informed practice. We recognize that comfort, regulation, identity, and sensory considerations can influence clothing choices, and we strive to balance those needs with maintaining a positive and appropriate learning environment for all.
These expectations apply equally to all students and are intended to support fairness, respect, and readiness for learning. If a concern arises regarding attire, staff will address it respectfully, discreetly, and with sensitivity to individual student needs.
We appreciate your partnership in helping students make choices that support a positive school environment as we move into the warmer months. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Thank you for your support,
Valley West School Administration
Check out these photos of our students enjoying some recent Adventure Education activities and field trips!
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event of school cancellation, delay, or early dismissal, Valley West School will send and automated text/phone call to all enrolled students and will submit notice to the following stations:
WWLP– Channel 22 television Western Mass News An update will be posted on this website.
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Any student who has had school cancelled in his/her town will not be required to attend Valley West School for that day.
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When your town does not have school due to inclement weather, the buses aren’t running.
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If you drop your child off at Valley West, you will also be responsible for picking him/her up.
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In the event of a one-hour delay , students should arrive to school no earlier than 8:45 A.M.In the event of a two-hour delay, students should arrive to school no earlier than 9:45 A.M.
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PLEASE listen to the news in the morning on days of inclement weather before dropping-off your child.