Jeremy Karel - Principal
jkarel@rockfordschools.org
Address: 405 Summit Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6366
a note from mr. Karel
Dear Valley View Families,
Please use the form below to share information about your child and their learning style as we begin planning for the 2026–27 school year. The form is due by Friday, April 17.
Our team will thoughtfully use this information to help create balanced and supportive class placements for next year. While we value your input, we are not able to accept requests for specific teachers. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us get to know your child better!
On Monday, our K-4th grade students will have their Kids Have Rights program through the Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County. If you have any questions regarding this programing or want to opt your student out, please visit:
April upcoming events:
April 2-12 Spring break
April 15: Kindergarten field trip
April 17: Book vending machine
April 21-23: 3-5th grade M Step testing
April 24: Popcorn Friday and Slushee sales
Lastly, major kudos to our third-grade students. We heard nothing but rave reviews about your excellent behavior during your Lansing field trip last week! Way to represent Valley View; you make us proud. (Check out a few of their great pictures on the right.)
Warmly,
Mr. Karel
Family Fun Night
Join us for Valley View Elementary’s Annual Family Fun Night! Let’s celebrate another fantastic school year with a night packed full of fun for the whole family. This free event is open to all Valley View students and their families.
Enjoy all that 3 Mile Project has to offer, plus:
- Carnival and inflatable games
- The Balloon Guy
- Face Painting
- Ninja Warrior Course (ages 6+)
Thursday, April 30th
5:30-8:00 PM
3 Mile Project
3050 Walkent Drive, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
*All information from this image can be found in the text titled Family Fun Night.
sucker sale
Valley View knows that some people around the world need help with things we use every day—like clean drinking water. We want to make a difference! That’s why Student Council is helping support Charity Water, an organization that builds wells and brings clean water to places like Nigeria.
All through April, we’ll be selling yummy gourmet suckers for $1.00 each. Every dollar we raise will help bring clean water to communities in need.
To learn more about Charity Water, click here: Charity Water Website. Thanks for supporting our Student Council!
LOST AND FOUND
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! All items have been moved outside the front office for easy viewing. Please stop by and check if anything belongs to your family.
Any unclaimed items will be donated after we return from Spring Break.
3rd grade families
The above link is used to apply to our Outdoor Education Program for the 2026-27 school year. The program will be located on the property of Edgerton Trails Elementary School. This is for current third grade students enrolled in Rockford Public Schools or living in the RPS district. Students will start the program as 4th graders in the Fall of 2026. The application opens on March 23 and closes on April 17 at 5:00 PM. No late applications can be accepted. Please contact Edgerton Trails Elementary School with any questions.
Spring Break
Reminder: Spring break is April 2 - April 12. Enjoy the time with family!
GRASP
Do you want to help your child maintain reading and math skills over summer break? GRASP is an at home program used by families for 50 years!
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP) is a summer math and reading correspondence program that helps scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th retain skills learned during the school year by providing review exercises.
Whitecaps night
You're invited to support Rockford Public Schools and kick off your summer with the West Michigan Whitecaps!! Enjoy a fun night out and know that a portion of each ticket bought will be donated directly back to our schools. Game information: Tuesday May 19th at 6:05pm. Ticket prices are $20.50 per ticket or $26.50 with a hotdog and soda included. For more information or accessible seating needs, please contact Tyler Glave at TylerG@whitecapsbaseball.com. To purchase tickets please visit
social media safety
Today’s digital world is constantly changing—and keeping up can feel overwhelming. Join a virtual event April 21, 2026 from 7-8PM to stay informed, empowered and one step ahead. This important session will give you the tools and knowledge you need to help protect your children. Join this informational virtual event hosted by Alisha Meneely, Government and Community Outreach Director for the Michigan Child Protection Registry. Social Media Safety
DK/K ENROLLMENT
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year is now open. Children who turn five years old on or before December 1st, 2026 are eligible to enroll in DK and Kindergarten. All enrollment information can be found on our website at Enrollment Procedures - Rockford Public Schools.
