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,
We are hitting our stride with our One School, One Book read, The Very, Very Far North. We are learning about amazing concepts highlighting friendship, community, kindness, acceptance, respect and gentleness. Thank you for your continued support reading with your families at home.
Thank you to our families who have supported our March is reading month with absolutely amazing classroom door decorations. It sure brightens up our school and adds cheerful, fun touches around the building.
March upcoming events:
March 16: Incoming DK/K parent informational night (6-7pm)
March 18: Third grade field trip
March 23: First grade field trip
March 25: Early release day - 1:30pm dismissal
If you haven't seen it yet, our district approved school year calendar for the 2026/2027 school year has been approved. Feel free to start planning those vacations and early release days! 2026/2027 Calendar
Warmly,
Mr. Karel
Chess club fun
Two of our fifth-grade students turned their passion for chess into a club! They wrote a full proposal to Mr. Westveer asking to start a chess club, and—being the awesome supporter he is—he volunteered his classroom two days a week to encourage their entrepreneurial spirit. The club started this week, and more than THIRTY students showed up to play! Well done, boys!
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3rd grade families
Rockford Outdoor Learning is a 4th and 5th grade program. Students learn both in a traditional classroom and in the 26-acre nature center behind Edgerton Trails.
3rd grade students and their families are encouraged to attend an Outdoor Education informational meeting on March 26 at 5:00 at Edgerton Trails. This will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program and see the beautiful nature center space at Edgerton Trails.
If you are interested in applying for your current 3rd grade student, please access the application at the link below (opens March 23).
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.
ENROLL HERE:
VV has Gone green!
Thank you and congratulations to Mrs. Walker and her team of students for getting Valley View Elementary certified as a Michigan Green School through Michigan's department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Michigan Green Schools Program assists all Michigan PreK-12 schools achieve environmental goals, including the protection of air, land, water, and animals of our state and the implementation of community outreach activities. Michigan Green Schools promotes positive ecological practices and the teaching of environmental stewardship for all students in PreK-12 public and private schools.
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
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.
DK/K PARENT NIGHT
Parents of incoming DK or Kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year are welcome to attend a parent information night on MONDAY, March 16th from 6:00-7:00pm here at Valley View.
Note, this information night is for parents/guardians only and will serve as an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet the teachers and see the school. This event includes opportunities to learn more about the screening process and our Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten programming. Please make other arrangements for your child(ren) for the Parent/Guardian Information Night as there will be an opportunity in August for them to meet their teacher and visit their classroom prior to the first day of school.
