A letter from Valley Catholic School President John Matcovich

John Matcovich

The new school year is off to a smooth start. Students are hard at work in the classroom, and busy with service trips, sports, and a myriad of school-related activities. Parents, too, have experienced our daily school routines at Back to School Night. I have enjoyed meeting many of them and hope all feel a warm sense of welcome whenever any come to campus.

Just as the new year is getting underway, we are already looking ahead to next school year. On Sunday, Oct. 20, we will be welcoming new families at our annual Valley Catholic High School Open House, which takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Then the following Sunday, Oct. 27, the Elementary School will host its Open House from noon to 2 p.m. We continue to experience strong interest in Valley Catholic School at all levels. We encourage you to reach out to neighbors and friends to promote our school. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising, and the outstanding qualities that are evident in your children is what will convince them to join us.

Looking forward, the VCS Gala dinner and auction is right around the corner. The Gala is a party with a purpose, it is an opportunity for our entire community to come together to celebrate Valley Catholic School and to appreciate the opportunity for an exceptional education we provide to our students. 

Register today and join us at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. I hope to see you there. 

Please join me in thanking our Gala co-chairs, Steve and Margarita Gunther, and Nell Oram and Clint Shelley for their outstanding leadership. Many thanks to all of our parent and board director volunteers. Our community has a long tradition of making this event an outstanding success and I look forward to seeing that again this year. 

I also encourage you to review the 2023-24 SSMO Foundation Annual Report. The Annual Report thanks everyone who has made a donation from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. We are grateful for every donor, who upholds the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s commitment to excellence in education with your financial support. 

Finally, two quick reminders as we head into fall and the weather gets cool and damp:  

  • Be extra cautious when driving on campus. The mornings are getting dark and the afternoons will be soon as well.
  • Keep your children home if they are not feeling well. Your cautious approach will help keep all students at school and learning in their classrooms.

Sincerely,
John Matcovich
Valley Catholic School President