A letter from Valley Catholic High School Principal Dr. Sara Bruins
Dear VCHS Families,
February is a month full of energy, reflection, and connection at Valley Catholic High School. It is a time when we celebrate who we are and look ahead with hope and purpose.
We ended the month of January and began this month by joyfully celebrating Catholic Schools Week, a time recognized nationwide to honor the gift of Catholic education. Throughout the week, our students embraced opportunities to serve, connect, and give thanks – spending time with our early learners, as well as our elementary and middle school students. Catholic Schools Week reminded us that Valley Catholic is more than a school — it is a community rooted in faith, relationship, and a shared commitment to forming young people of character and compassion. Our staff was also able to dive deeper into their lived faith experience. Our Faith Formation In-service Day on Jan. 30 was a day set aside for us to immerse ourselves in the Sisters’ legacy and values.
February also marks the start of the second semester, offering students a fresh beginning and renewed focus. With new classes, goals, and opportunities ahead, this time of year invites growth, reflection, and perseverance, values that are important at Valley Catholic High School.
One of the most anticipated moments of the month was our infamous Spirit Week, a Valley Catholic tradition filled with school pride, laughter, and friendly competition. Class competitions, themed days, and spirited events culminated in the much-anticipated Lip Sync, where creativity, collaboration, and pure joy take center stage. Spirit Week is more than fun — it is a celebration of belonging, unity, and the shared memories that shape our student experience.
We are in the heart of admissions season, welcoming prospective students and families to campus as we look ahead with excitement to the Class of 2030. These visits allow us to share our commitment to academic excellence, faith formation, service, and community. We are grateful to our students, staff, and families who continue to serve as ambassadors of what makes the high school so special.
Our winter sports seasons are wrapping up with tremendous effort and success. Both the basketball and swimming teams have demonstrated discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. We are looking forward with excitement as they pursue strong playoff runs and state qualifications. In addition to athletics, many students are busy practicing for the spring musical. We also have a talented group of students who have been participating in local league robotics competitions.
Campus Ministry has also been especially active this month. We gathered as a community for our Catholic Schools Week Mass as well as preparation for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Lent invites us into prayer, reflection, and action, calling us to deepen our faith and live more fully in service to others.
As February comes to a close, we are grateful for our students, families, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and the Sisters who continue to support and sustain Valley Catholic High School. Together, we move forward with faith, purpose, and confidence in the work we are called to do.
Valiantly,
Dr. Sara Bruins
