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VCS President John Matcovich

Letter from the President

The month of December is a very special time on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus, and at Valley Catholic School, as we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth.
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Letters from our Principals

Beckie Hocker, Valley Catholic Music School
Amber Ploussard, Valley Catholic Early Learning School
Yvonne Ayesiga, Valley Catholic Elementary School
Jennifer Gfroerer, Valley Catholic Middle School
Sara Bruins, Valley Catholic High School

Spirit Magazine is Here—View it Online Now!
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Meet the people shaping our mission and see the many Faces of faith, service, and community in the latest issue of Spirit Magazine. Read now at ssmo.org/ministries/about/spirit-magazine.
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SSMO Legacy Scholarship: Honoring 130+ Years of Educational Ministry
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The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) have been enriching lives through education for more than 130 years, leaving a lasting legacy on the Valley Catholic community. The SSMO Legacy Scholarship honors both the Sisters who have served and those who continue to serve in the ministry of education on our campus.

This scholarship is open to current Valley Catholic students in elementary, middle, and high school who meet the following criteria:
  • Have completed at least one year at Valley Catholic
  • Demonstrate clear financial need
  • Show academic achievement
  • Receive confirmation of their contributions to the VCS community from their Principal or Vice Principal

The SSMO Legacy Scholarship is a beautiful way to honor the Sisters' transformative ministry while supporting students who embody these core values in their everyday lives.

Applications are due Jan. 10.
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Thank you for Uplifting Lives

Thank you for uplifting lives on GivingTuesday.

Julie Castillo - Maryville's Employee of the Month

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Vocation Newsletter - December 2024

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Grandparents and Special Friends Day at VCES

Valley Catholic Elementary students are inviting their special guests to Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Invited guests will attend a prayer service, tour...

Chaplain's Corner - December

Maryville's Chaplain, Melissa McCoy, shares thoughts about the Advent season and a few easy ways we can all celebrate this beautiful season.

Take 5 New Faces

Welcome to Take 5 – a Spirit Magazine feature that asks five questions to three people who have a connection to the theme of the magazine. For this edition, let's...

Sharing Stories

Women gather each month to laugh, cry and share their stories, together.

Changing the Face of Charity

At Valley Catholic School, Gabriel Franco is helping shape students’ understanding of charity through hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom.

Distinguish Alumni and Emerging Leader 2024-25

The Alumni Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Deanna Everson ’97 has been selected as the 2024-25 Distinguished Alumni and that Annabell Larson ’14 has been selected as the...

Jungyun Yoon - Maryville's Employee of the Month

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Word of Mouth is the Best Marketing

There is still plenty of time for your friends and neighbors to discover the incredible educational experience at Valley Catholic School!

Through our Spend-a-Day program and school tours, prospective families can see firsthand what makes VCS so special. We invite you to share our latest blog post about these exciting opportunities—your personal recommendation is the most powerful way to spread the word. Your experiences at Valley Catholic can inspire others and help them learn more about the vibrant community we’ve built here.
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