Clubs and Extracurriculars

Chamber Choir is an opportunity for 8^th grade singers to participate in a mixed ensemble, made up of Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses.  Students meet before school once a week to work on a variety of music, ranging in style from classical to pop.  Chamber Choir performs at every 8^th grade choir concert and is a great way to collaborate with other passionate singers.

The Valley View GSA provides a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to meet, learn, and support one another. Student leadership opportunities are available for presenting, leading small group discussions, and planning group activities. GSA meets during Flex time every other week and is open to all students in all grade levels. 

Grade-level jazz bands are open to students in 6th, 7th, and 8^th grade. Information about sign-up/auditions comes out in late September/early October. Jazz band meets once a week for 60-minutes before school from October - April. Jazz ensembles perform 2 evening concerts and attend a jazz festival.

Competitive math. For grades 6-8. Competitions through MN Junior High Math League (MNJHML) and MATHCOUNTS. Practices start shortly after the school year begins. MNJHML competitions are October – January and focus mostly on Algebra 1 concepts. MATHCOUNTS is an extended season for select Math Team members, beginning immediately after MNJHML ends, with a much broader focus of math concepts reaching into the realms of Geometry, Probability, Counting, and Algebra 2.

It’s a great place for students who have a passion for math to get together and do math! We have lots of fun every week!

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. The purpose of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W. Scripps Company.

Current Production

The Theatre Program at Valley View Middle School offers onstage and backstage opportunities for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students throughout the year.

Fall Play
The fall play is open to 7th and 8th grade students. The production is rehearsed at Valley View and performs on the Edina Performing Arts Center stage (EPAC) at Edina High School.

Spring Musical
The spring musical is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The production is rehearsed at Valley View and performs on the Edina Performing Arts Center stage (EPAC) at Edina High School.

VVMS Student Thespian Board
The VVMS Student Thespian Board is open to all VVMS 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in theatre. This group meets every two weeks before school from 8:30 to 9:05 to build community, explore theatre techniques and scene work.

VVMS Student Thespian Board Leadership Team
This is a group of 8th grade students who lead the VVMS Student Thespian Board. All 7th grade students who are active in the VVMS theatre program are welcome to apply for this position in the spring.

VVMS Drama Awards & Recognition
This is an annual award event celebrating the theatre season. Individual and groups of thespians for both onstage and backstage positions are recognized for their contribution to the fall play and the spring musical.

All communication about the VVMS theatre program is shared on the VVMS Theatre Group on Schoology. For more information please contact Regina Neville at Regina.Neville@edinaschools.org.

The VVMS Variety Show features students who want to share their special talents with our school! Examples of past performances include singing, playing a musical instrument, dancing, stand-up comedy, juggling, and magic tricks. Student artwork will also be on display before and after the show. The Variety Show takes place in April of each school year and all VVMS students are welcome to audition in March. Information will be shared in advisory in early spring.