Weekly Update for October 19, 2026

OCT. 19–30 | Food Drive

The annual Valley View Community Food Bank drive begins on Monday, October 19th. Please bring in non-perishable food items through Oct. 30th.

OCT. 30 | Quarter 1 Honor Assemblies

We look forward to celebrating students who earned principal's list, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and SPARK Student of the Month. Invitations will go home next week. Times: 9:15 AM: 7th & 8th grades 9:45 AM: 6th Grade 1:45 PM: 4th & 5th Grades

OCT. 19–29 | The Candy Monster Returns!

Candy donations officially begin Monday, October 19, when we return from break, and will help us stock up for Hall of Treats! Because Hall of Treats is held after school hours, all candy is welcome for donations and does not need to adhere to the Arizona Healthy School Act.

Reminder about Bringing Snacks to School

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, the Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultra-processed foods on campus during the regular school day.

Where does this apply?

This requirement impacts food and beverage items across the entire campus, including:

School breakfast and lunch programs
Seamless Summer Option & Catering
School stores, vending machines, and snack bars
Birthday parties and student celebrations
Classroom snack lists and rewards
Fundraisers (Student Activities & Parent Support Groups)

Prohibited Ingredients:

Foods containing any of the following 11 additives or synthetic dyes cannot be served or distributed on campus during the school day:

Potassium bromate
Propylparaben
Titanium dioxide
Brominated vegetable oil
Yellow Dye 5 or 6
Blue Dye 1 or 2
Green Dye 3
Red Dye 3 or 40

Planning to bring a classroom treat?

All school events held during the school day—including birthdays and holiday parties—must follow these new state guidelines. If you’d like to send items to share with your child’s class, please:

Choose from our approved snack list, or consider fun non-food treats like pencils, stickers, or small favors.

Check ingredient labels carefully to ensure none of the banned ingredients are listed.

Keep it store-bought—homemade food items are not permitted.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students healthy and our school compliant!

Note for Families: You are always welcome to pack any lunch or snack items specifically for your individual child. However, food shared with other students must comply with state guidelines.