FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
1ST – 12TH GRADE:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017
GRADE BEGIN END
1-5 8:15am 2:50pm
6-8 8:00am 3:10pm
9-12 8:00am 3:10pm
KINDERGARTEN:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017
GRADE BEGIN END
Kindergarten 8:15 AM 2:50 PM
REGISTRATION DATES & INFO:
HERMON HUTCHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Registration for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students who did not attend Valdez City Schools last year (and have not already pre-registered) begins Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11th from 9am – 12 Noon and 1 – 3pm
GILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
August 14th – 16th from 9am – 12 Noon and 1 – 3pm
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION:
Bring registration forms (completed by a parent/guardian) during the following times:
8th GRADE * August 14th * 9am – 12 Noon
7th GRADE * August 15th * 9am – 12 Noon
6th GRADE * August 16th * 9am – 12 Noon
VALDEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Registration: August 14th – 17th
Finalize Class Schedules/Locker Assignments
Remember to bring the Registration Packet you
received in the mail – – completed by a parent/guardian
SENIORS August 14, 9am – 12 Noon
Senior Transfers August 14, 1 – 3pm
JUNIORS August 15, 9am – 12 Noon
Junior Transfers August 15, 1 – 3pm
SOPHOMORES August 16, 9am – 12 Noon
Soph. Transfers August 16, 1 – 3pm
FRESHMAN August 17, 9am – 12 Noon
Fresh. Transfers August 17, 1 – 3pm
*New Students Gilson Middle School, Valdez High School, Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
To complete enrollment, new students will need: current immunization records, birth certificate copy, school transcripts, and a physical examination statement completed by a current licensed medical practitioner.
STUDENT PICTURES DATES
Student Photos:
Details to be announced through Individual Schools
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND PARENTS
ORIENTATION for all Kindergartners who will be entering school this year.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 29th
WHERE: Hermon Hutchens Cafeteria
TIME: 9:30 am
*Meet the Drivers * Learn Bus Safety Rules * Bus Tour * Meet Teachers*
Parent Reminder:
Kindergarten students are released from class at 2:50pm Monday-Thursday and at 1:50pm on Friday.
Students are welcome to ride a bus if provided, be picked up by parents at the classroom, or be picked up at parent pickup after school.
First day of school for Kindergartners is Wednesday, August 30th at 8:15am.
KINDERGARTEN E.P.S.F. SCREENING
(Early Prevention of School Failure)
Valdez City Schools will screen Kindergarten students on August 23-29 at HHES.
NO SHOTS – NO SCHOOL
Check your health records to make sure your children have received all their immunizations. ALASKA LAW REQUIRES that all children be immunized against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hepatitis A & B, measles, rubella, and have two Varicella shots if the child has not had chicken pox. If the child has had chicken pox medical verification is required in order to attend Alaska Schools. Verification that a child is appropriately immunized must be medically certified and show the date of each dose of vaccine. Provisions are available for medical or religious exemptions. If your child needs an immunization, contact your private physician, public health nurse or local health department.
WELCOME EVENTS
Hot Dog Howdy
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
Welcoming Event for Students & Parents Grades 1 – 5
Thursday, August 17th from 5– 6pm
GMS/VHS Ice Cream Social & Open House
For middle/high school students and their families
Monday, August 21st from 5:30-6:30pm
Pick up final schedules and visit classrooms