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Valley Springs Middle
A Continuing Tradition of Excellence Since 1919
224 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, NC 28704
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Mr. Benjamin Alexander, Ed.S., Principal
Mr. William Thrasher, Assistant Principal
Mr. Terry Gossett, Ed.S., Assistant Principal
Contact Me
Golf
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Electronic Devices
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Honor Code
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7th Grade
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Belair Team
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King Team
8th Grade
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Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Services
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BCS AIG Services
Steps for AIG Placement
Grades 7-8 Core Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
ESL (English Learner)
About ESL
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Mandatory Athletic Forms - Family ID
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Fall Sports
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Brevard Middle
Cane Creek Middle
Enka Middle
Erwin Middle
Madison Middle
North Buncombe Middle
Owen Middle
Reynolds Middle
Valley Springs Middle
Fence
Library/Media Center
Battle of the Books
Battle of Books - Book List
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About Us
Destiny Quest
OverDrive – Library eBooks and Audiobooks
Resources for students, teachers, and parents
Public Library Permission Form
Student Resources
Clubs
Battle of the Books
Overview
Quizlet
2016-2017 Official List
Chess Club
Chess Registration Form
Horizon After School
MathCounts
Overview
MC Program
MC News
Student Council
Student Council
Swim Club
Parents
2019-20 Supply Lists
Advisory Council
Closing & Delay Info
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Free or Low Cost Student Health Insurance
New Student Registration
Notices Regarding School Health
Parent Powerschool Portal
Prepay Lunch Menus
Remind App for Buses
School Report Card
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Student Handbook
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Bus Rider Expectations
Receive Transportation Alerts
Route Information
Transportation Information
Volunteer Partners
YMCA Horizon Program
Faculty
Alexander, B. - Principal
Anderson, Tracy - Office Staff
Bookkeeper
Anthony, J. - 7th Grade Counselor
Barnette, S. - 8th EC
Useful Links
Contact Me
Berlin, M. 7th Social Studies
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Bush, L. - 8th Grade Counselor
COUNSELOR APPOINTMENTS: STUDENTS
How to Talk to Students about Traumatic Events
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Why Middle School Counselors?
Suicide Prevention and Information
North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards
What Parents Should Know About Bullying
Bully Free: What Students Can Do
RELATIONAL AGGRESSION?
Internet Safety Project Articles
Education Links
2015 School of Hard Knocks Picture Gallery
School Counseling State and National Associations
Summer Time Fun (with educational value too!)
Small Groups Support
Vacation Ideas
100 Things to do during Summer (or whenever!)
Schedule for Classroom Counseling
Classroom Calendar
School of Hard Knocks 2014
School of Hard Knocks Pics (2012-13)
Memories (2011-12)
School of Hard Knocks Student Survey 2016
Test Taking Thoughts and Strategies
Calendars and Schedules
Bonanno, Katie - School Social Worker
Callihan, S. - 7th Social Studies
Education Links
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Cannon, A. - PLTW
Technology Links
8th Grade
Class Syllabus Date Due: 01/14/2020
Padlet Date Due: 01/05/2021
Current Assignments
Past Due Assignments
7th Grade
Padlet Date Due: 01/05/2021
Classroom Syllabus Date Due: 01/09/2014
Cloud, A. - Art
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Colegrove, V. - 8th EC
Block 4 Academic Support
Contact Me
Cooper, W. - 8th English
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Class Website Link
Cox, B. - PE
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Cheerleading
Degarmo, M. - 7th EC
Class Schedule
News & Notes
DellaMea, C. - 8th Math/HS Math I
Class Schedule
Math 8 Information
High School Math Course 1 Information
Classwork/Homework Pages
Math 8
High School Math 1
Math 8 Web Links
Photo Gallery
Dickson, A. - 7th ELA/Social Studies
Homework Assignments
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
News & Notes
Drummond, Wayne - AIG Specialist
Contact Me
AIG Academically Iintellectually Gifted Services
2019 - 2022 AIG Plan
Screening and Referral Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubbs, A. - School Nurse
Calendar
Useful Links
How much sleep does my student need?
Contact Me
The Importance of Breakfast
Keeping Young Hearts Healthy
Spring cold or allergies?
Complementary Alternative Medicine
How Much Sleep Does My Student Need
INFLUENZA SEASON IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Durstock, B. - 7th Math
Math 7 Syllabus
Homework
Vocabulary
Math Fun
Useful Links
Contact Me
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Standards Based Grading Tests
Fore, M. - Media Assistant
Fox, K. - 7th ELA
Homework
Poetry websites
Classroom Calendar
Links
Frees, B. - 7th Math
Education Links
News & Notes
Gilbert, Michelle - Office Staff
Gilmore, S. - 8th Science
Helpful Websites
Review Codes
Daily FOUR SQUARE
Gizmo
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Education Links
Field trips
VOLLEYBALL
Graeber, B. - Band
Class Schedule
Education Links
Band Calendar
Valley Springs Band Handbook
7th Grade Band Karate
Hurricane Band Camp
Band Calendar
8th Grade Band Karate
7th Grade Band Karate Info
Griner, D. - 7th ELA
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Gosssett, T.- Asst. Principal
Haftel, J. - Drama
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Hargis, K. - 7th Math
Harris, W. - 7th Science
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Hewitt, R. - PLTW
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jackson, J. - 8th Science
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jarman, C. - 7th EC
Classroom Activities
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Jarvis, Kendra - DILF
Supply List
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jordan, L. - Math Coach
King, W. - 7th Science
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Kloman, K. - 8th Social Studies
Koontz, C. - CTE
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Supply List
Maccarelli, E. - 7th Science/Social Studies
Contact Me
McIntrye, C. - P.E.
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Contact Me
Required Athletic Forms
Valley Springs Football Website
McKeithan, V. - 8th Math/HS Math I/SS
Classroom Information
Weekly Assignments: CW & HW
Math 8 - Click here for assignments
HS Math 1 - click here for assignments
Social Studies - Click here for assignments
Education Links
Computer Resources
Student Pictures
Class Schedule
MathCounts
Honor Society
Open House Power Points
Neel, J. - 8th Math/HS Math I
Homework
Teacher Bio
Welcome to Math
Contact Me
Math Support with Ms. Neel
Math Games
Online EOC Review for HS Math 1
Just for Fun Games
Online Math Resources
Math 8 EOG Review Materials
HS Math 1 EOC Review Materials
LearnZillion - Click here for instructions on how to create a free account.
Pi Day Fun
Olney-Whitesell, S. - Media Coordinator
Battle of the Books
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Perez, D. - Literacy Coach
2019 - 2020 Schedule - Dawn Perez
North Carolina ELA Standard Course of Study and Support Documents
DPI Data Information
EOG Item Information from DPI
Instructional Framework In Action!
Student Publishing / Contests
Mood and Tone Words
Positive Mood and Tone Words
Negative Mood and Tone Words
Neutral Mood and Tone Words
NEWSELA
Websites - News Articles for Students
Websites - Resources / Lesson Plans
Cool Web 2.0 Classroom Tools
Social Studies / History Primary & Secondary Sources
Print Resources
PLC - Content Work with DuFour's Four Questions
Best Practices - Formative Assessments
Best Practices - Websites
Vocabulary Tools
Differentiation at a Glance
SchoolNet Connection
Prompts for Journaling
Teaching Videos
Professional Articles
Past BCS Middle School Spelling Bee Information
Powell, J. - PE
Home Page
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Baseball
Ray, N. - Spanish
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Romanello, N. - ESL
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Rookey, R. - 8th Science/Social Studies
About Mr. Rookey
Schedule, Rules, and Materials
Tager, J. - 8th Social Studies
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Parent Contract & Syllabus
Contact Me
Curriculum & Timeline
Parent Contract & Syllabus
Tenney, A. - 8th ELA/Social Studies
Classwork/Homework Click Here
Roots Notes
Good Readers
Mood Words
Spelling Bee Intermediate Words
Spelling Bee Beginning Words
Reader Response
2019 Boys Soccer Team
SYLLABUS
DGP Notes
Girls Soccer Team
Terry, E. - Strings
Thompson, Bill - Assistant Head Custodian
Thrasher, W.-Asst. Principal
Toney, A. - 8th ELA
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Urban, M. - 7th/8th EC
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Vaughn, M. - ISS
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Waller, R. - Chorus
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Waugh, Debra - Instructional Assistant
PTA-Parent Teacher Association
PTA Calendar
PTA Forms
Home
Our School
About Us
Our Location
Purpose, Direction, and Beliefs
Administration
Mr. Benjamin Alexander, Ed.S., Principal
Mr. William Thrasher, Assistant Principal
Mr. Terry Gossett, Ed.S., Assistant Principal
Contact Me
Golf
Important Policies
Electronic Devices
Grading Policy
Honor Code
Office Staff
Overview
Bookkeeper
Head Secretary
Information Specialist
Receptionist
Student Support Services
Counseling Department
Counseling Services
Report Bullying
School Social Worker
Community Resources
Support Staff
Overview
Cafeteria Staff
Custodial Staff
Media Center Staff
School Nurse
School Resource Officer
VSMS School Improvement Team
2019-20 SIT Members
VSMS SIT By-Laws
School Improvement Plan
SIT minutes
Academics
7th Grade
Curriculum
Belair Team
Fox Team
King Team
8th Grade
Curriculum
Bond Team
Gilmore Team
Tenney Team
Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Services
Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Services
BCS AIG Services
Steps for AIG Placement
Grades 7-8 Core Services
AIG Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
ESL (English Learner)
About ESL
Health and P.E.
Special Services
Overview
Inclusion
Resource/Intensive Intervention
Elective Courses
Athletics
Athletic Policies
Parent Handbook
Mandatory Athletic Forms - Family ID
Physical Forms
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Directions to Schools
Brevard Middle
Cane Creek Middle
Enka Middle
Erwin Middle
Madison Middle
North Buncombe Middle
Owen Middle
Reynolds Middle
Valley Springs Middle
Fence
Library/Media Center
Battle of the Books
Battle of Books - Book List
Library/Media Center
About Us
Destiny Quest
OverDrive – Library eBooks and Audiobooks
Resources for students, teachers, and parents
Public Library Permission Form
Student Resources
Clubs
Battle of the Books
Overview
Quizlet
2016-2017 Official List
Chess Club
Chess Registration Form
Horizon After School
MathCounts
Overview
MC Program
MC News
Student Council
Student Council
Swim Club
Parents
2019-20 Supply Lists
Advisory Council
Closing & Delay Info
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Free or Low Cost Student Health Insurance
New Student Registration
Notices Regarding School Health
Parent Powerschool Portal
Prepay Lunch Menus
Remind App for Buses
School Report Card
Signup for News Flyer - Peachjar
Student Handbook
Transportation
Bus Rider Expectations
Receive Transportation Alerts
Route Information
Transportation Information
Volunteer Partners
YMCA Horizon Program
Faculty
Alexander, B. - Principal
Anderson, Tracy - Office Staff
Bookkeeper
Anthony, J. - 7th Grade Counselor
Barnette, S. - 8th EC
Useful Links
Contact Me
Berlin, M. 7th Social Studies
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Bush, L. - 8th Grade Counselor
COUNSELOR APPOINTMENTS: STUDENTS
How to Talk to Students about Traumatic Events
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Why Middle School Counselors?
Suicide Prevention and Information
North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards
What Parents Should Know About Bullying
Bully Free: What Students Can Do
RELATIONAL AGGRESSION?
Internet Safety Project Articles
Education Links
2015 School of Hard Knocks Picture Gallery
School Counseling State and National Associations
Summer Time Fun (with educational value too!)
Small Groups Support
Vacation Ideas
100 Things to do during Summer (or whenever!)
Schedule for Classroom Counseling
Classroom Calendar
School of Hard Knocks 2014
School of Hard Knocks Pics (2012-13)
Memories (2011-12)
School of Hard Knocks Student Survey 2016
Test Taking Thoughts and Strategies
Calendars and Schedules
Bonanno, Katie - School Social Worker
Callihan, S. - 7th Social Studies
Education Links
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Cannon, A. - PLTW
Technology Links
8th Grade
Class Syllabus Date Due: 01/14/2020
Padlet Date Due: 01/05/2021
Current Assignments
Past Due Assignments
7th Grade
Padlet Date Due: 01/05/2021
Classroom Syllabus Date Due: 01/09/2014
Cloud, A. - Art
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Colegrove, V. - 8th EC
Block 4 Academic Support
Contact Me
Cooper, W. - 8th English
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Class Website Link
Cox, B. - PE
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Cheerleading
Degarmo, M. - 7th EC
Class Schedule
News & Notes
DellaMea, C. - 8th Math/HS Math I
Class Schedule
Math 8 Information
High School Math Course 1 Information
Classwork/Homework Pages
Math 8
High School Math 1
Math 8 Web Links
Photo Gallery
Dickson, A. - 7th ELA/Social Studies
Homework Assignments
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
News & Notes
Drummond, Wayne - AIG Specialist
Contact Me
AIG Academically Iintellectually Gifted Services
2019 - 2022 AIG Plan
Screening and Referral Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubbs, A. - School Nurse
Calendar
Useful Links
How much sleep does my student need?
Contact Me
The Importance of Breakfast
Keeping Young Hearts Healthy
Spring cold or allergies?
Complementary Alternative Medicine
How Much Sleep Does My Student Need
INFLUENZA SEASON IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Durstock, B. - 7th Math
Math 7 Syllabus
Homework
Vocabulary
Math Fun
Useful Links
Contact Me
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Standards Based Grading Tests
Fore, M. - Media Assistant
Fox, K. - 7th ELA
Homework
Poetry websites
Classroom Calendar
Links
Frees, B. - 7th Math
Education Links
News & Notes
Gilbert, Michelle - Office Staff
Gilmore, S. - 8th Science
Helpful Websites
Review Codes
Daily FOUR SQUARE
Gizmo
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Education Links
Field trips
VOLLEYBALL
Graeber, B. - Band
Class Schedule
Education Links
Band Calendar
Valley Springs Band Handbook
7th Grade Band Karate
Hurricane Band Camp
Band Calendar
8th Grade Band Karate
7th Grade Band Karate Info
Griner, D. - 7th ELA
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Gosssett, T.- Asst. Principal
Haftel, J. - Drama
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Hargis, K. - 7th Math
Harris, W. - 7th Science
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Hewitt, R. - PLTW
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jackson, J. - 8th Science
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jarman, C. - 7th EC
Classroom Activities
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Jarvis, Kendra - DILF
Supply List
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Jordan, L. - Math Coach
King, W. - 7th Science
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Kloman, K. - 8th Social Studies
Koontz, C. - CTE
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Supply List
Maccarelli, E. - 7th Science/Social Studies
Contact Me
McIntrye, C. - P.E.
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Contact Me
Required Athletic Forms
Valley Springs Football Website
McKeithan, V. - 8th Math/HS Math I/SS
Classroom Information
Weekly Assignments: CW & HW
Math 8 - Click here for assignments
HS Math 1 - click here for assignments
Social Studies - Click here for assignments
Education Links
Computer Resources
Student Pictures
Class Schedule
MathCounts
Honor Society
Open House Power Points
Neel, J. - 8th Math/HS Math I
Homework
Teacher Bio
Welcome to Math
Contact Me
Math Support with Ms. Neel
Math Games
Online EOC Review for HS Math 1
Just for Fun Games
Online Math Resources
Math 8 EOG Review Materials
HS Math 1 EOC Review Materials
LearnZillion - Click here for instructions on how to create a free account.
Pi Day Fun
Olney-Whitesell, S. - Media Coordinator
Battle of the Books
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Perez, D. - Literacy Coach
2019 - 2020 Schedule - Dawn Perez
North Carolina ELA Standard Course of Study and Support Documents
DPI Data Information
EOG Item Information from DPI
Instructional Framework In Action!
Student Publishing / Contests
Mood and Tone Words
Positive Mood and Tone Words
Negative Mood and Tone Words
Neutral Mood and Tone Words
NEWSELA
Websites - News Articles for Students
Websites - Resources / Lesson Plans
Cool Web 2.0 Classroom Tools
Social Studies / History Primary & Secondary Sources
Print Resources
PLC - Content Work with DuFour's Four Questions
Best Practices - Formative Assessments
Best Practices - Websites
Vocabulary Tools
Differentiation at a Glance
SchoolNet Connection
Prompts for Journaling
Teaching Videos
Professional Articles
Past BCS Middle School Spelling Bee Information
Powell, J. - PE
Home Page
Class Schedule
Classroom Calendar
Baseball
Ray, N. - Spanish
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Romanello, N. - ESL
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Rookey, R. - 8th Science/Social Studies
About Mr. Rookey
Schedule, Rules, and Materials
Tager, J. - 8th Social Studies
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Parent Contract & Syllabus
Contact Me
Curriculum & Timeline
Parent Contract & Syllabus
Tenney, A. - 8th ELA/Social Studies
Classwork/Homework Click Here
Roots Notes
Good Readers
Mood Words
Spelling Bee Intermediate Words
Spelling Bee Beginning Words
Reader Response
2019 Boys Soccer Team
SYLLABUS
DGP Notes
Girls Soccer Team
Terry, E. - Strings
Thompson, Bill - Assistant Head Custodian
Thrasher, W.-Asst. Principal
Toney, A. - 8th ELA
Calendar
Useful Links
Contact Me
Urban, M. - 7th/8th EC
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Vaughn, M. - ISS
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Waller, R. - Chorus
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
Contact Me
Waugh, Debra - Instructional Assistant
PTA-Parent Teacher Association
PTA Calendar
PTA Forms
Resources for students, teachers, and parents
About Us
Destiny Quest
OverDrive – Library eBooks and Audiobooks
Resources for students, teachers, and parents
Public Library Permission Form
Student Resources
Valley Springs Middle
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Library/Media Center
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Library/Media Center
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Resources for students, teachers, and parents
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