Golden Valley Charter Schools

08/25/2026

What a wonderful way to begin the new school year! 🌿

It was so good to see so many new and returning families at Back-to-School Night at both our River and Orchard Schools. These evenings gave us a chance to reconnect, welcome new faces, and share some of the many opportunities we will have to gather, participate, and grow together as a community throughout the year.

We are especially grateful for our teachers, who put so much care, thought, and energy into preparing their classrooms for our students. Back-to-School Night gave families a chance to step into those spaces, connect with their teachers, and hear about the learning, experiences, and traditions that will shape the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, volunteered at a community table, and helped start the year with such a strong sense of connection and partnership.

Rooted in Service, Growing in Community. 🌱

08/19/2026

At Golden Valley, our 1st–8th grade cohort model gives students the opportunity to build lasting relationships with their classmates and teachers throughout their grade school journey. In the early grades, a teacher may even continue with the same class from first through fifth grade, creating a deep sense of connection, trust, and familiarity.

One of our alumni parents recently shared a beautiful series of first-day-of-school photos: her child in first grade, second grade, and now third grade, each year shaking the hand of his teacher as he begins a new school year.

That simple handshake is part of the rhythm of each school day, with teachers greeting students personally as they arrive.

This particular journey carries an extra layer of meaning. His mother once walked these same halls as a Golden Valley student, and now she gets to watch her own child experience the grade school years here.

From one generation to the next, these are the moments that make our school community so special. 💛 ❤️

08/14/2026

Happy first day of school! There is something especially heartwarming about beginning the year with our Rose Ceremony; a beautiful moment to pause, reconnect, and honor the rhythms of school and community.

Our staff and faculty gather in song to welcome our first graders as they begin their grade-school journey, guided by our eighth graders. It is also a special opportunity to have our school community come together, with so many parents, staff, and faculty present to share in this meaningful tradition. At the close of the ceremony, the first- and eighth-grade teachers walk together, symbolizing the connection between the beginning and culmination of the grade-school years.

This year’s ceremony held an especially touching moment when Principal Mrs. Page presented longtime parent volunteer Katie Alanis with a rose. Katie has led our ParentCircle volunteer group for many years, giving countless hours of energy, passion, and care to our community. This year, she watched her own eighth grader welcome a first grader with a rose; marking the beginning of her final year as a Golden Valley parent.

Katie, your dedication has embraced and strengthened our entire parent community. We are so grateful that you can now be fully present to experience this culminating year of your child’s Golden Valley journey.

Thank you, Katie, for all you have given over the years. Now it’s your turn to soak in all the joy of being an eighth-grade parent and watch others follow the path you helped pave. ❤️

08/11/2026

Our River School, Orchard School, and Central Office staff came together this week for training, collaboration, and plenty of preparation as we get ready for a new school year!

There is so much thoughtful work happening behind the scenes as our faculty and staff prepare classrooms, strengthen their practice, and get ready to welcome our students back.

We’re looking forward to seeing our students on their first day of school this Thursday, August 13. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Thank you, families! Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

06/22/2026

We would love more families to assist in our large fundraising efforts.

Golden Valley Charter Schools we need more volunteers. We have many shifts with no one signed up. Please see the ParentSquare post for the link.

https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82700631