A letter from Valley Catholic Elementary School Principal Dr. Yvonne Ayesiga
Dear VCES Families,
This time of year is always bittersweet as we head into summer. We say goodbye to staff members who are beginning new adventures and to families who will not be returning next year.
We are deeply grateful for Mrs. Wade (1st Grade), Ms. Pockat (Music), Mrs. Milton (3rd and 5th Grade Instructional Assistant), and Ms. Doran (4th Grade Instructional Assistant) for their dedication and service to our students and school community. We thank them for the many ways they have enriched Valley Catholic, and we pray that God continues to bless them as they begin their next chapters. Please join me in expressing our sincere appreciation for these wonderful educators.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome new members to staff. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Le Grand as our new 1st Grade teacher and Ms. Sara Parker as our new Instructional Assistant. We look forward to the gifts and talents they will bring to our community.
As we approach the end of the 2025-26 school year, we take time to reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed upon our school community. From friendships formed and lessons learned to the growth we have experienced in both faith and knowledge, this has been a year filled with purpose, joy, and connection. Throughout it all, we have continued to let our light shine, living out our faith through service, kindness, and learning.
Thank you for your partnership, support, and commitment to our school. We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and blessed summer.
Valiantly,
Dr. A
Here is a snapshot of what the last few weeks have looked like in the elementary school:
May crowning The Elementary school had its annual May Crowning service on Wednesday, May 13 in the Motherhouse chapel. At the conclusion, the entire Elementary School joined in a procession from the SSMO motherhouse back to the EMS building.
New Family Orientation
In preparation for the 2026-27 school year, we hosted our annual New Family Orientation. On Thursday, May 14, we welcomed more than 50 new families to the elementary school to explain a bit more about our elementary program and to help answer questions before summer arrives. While the orientation was especially geared for new families, those families who already have students in our school were encouraged to attend. It was a great way to start meeting other parents and help settle those first day jitters!
