Valley Middle School in House Springs, Missouri on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":15.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8987719,"projectId":9127376,"letterContent":"Thus far in our new class we have given our students so many NEW opportunities they previously had little to no exposure too. We have been busy showcasing new skills, games and concepts in the area of physical activity at our school. The class is designed around games, activities and sports that tailor to small sided, solo and lifetime type activities while also incorporating team and collaborative interpersonal relationships.\r\n\r\nWe began in a week of critical thinking/ team work activities that made students break the ice together and have to work together to accomplish a common goal. Students then moved into golf where we practiced hitting from a tee, chipping and even created their own mini golf courses which they had the opportunity to play! A typically difficult skill or Frisbee throwing became our new task as we learned and played disc golf setup around our campus.\r\n\r\nThe students were introduced to several new to them backyard games and activities of local: such as ladder Golf, washer toss, bags and horseshoes and other countries: such as bocce ball, peteca and Molkky. Spending the majority of our time outdoors, we had to spend a few rain days working on chess/checkers watching students strategize and manipulate game pieces to secure their victories.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use new equipment each week and hope the positive engaging voices continue to echo as their appreciation for what you have helped bring to life in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1746786462474,"projectUrl":"project/new-middle-school-class-offering-needs/9127376/","projectTitle":"New Middle School Class Offering: Needs Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Grossbauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8987719_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679185685853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987719"},{"teacherId":8987719,"projectId":9339828,"letterContent":"Thus far in our new class we have given our students so many NEW opportunities they previously had little to no exposure too. We have been busy showcasing new skills, games and concepts in the area of physical activity at our school. The class is designed around games, activities and sports that tailor to small sided, solo and lifetime type activities while also incorporating team and collaborative interpersonal relationships.\r\n\r\nWe began in a week of critical thinking/ team work activities that made students break the ice together and have to work together to accomplish a common goal. Students then moved into golf where we practiced hitting from a tee, chipping and even created their own mini golf courses which they had the opportunity to play! A typically difficult skill or Frisbee throwing became our new task as we learned and played disc golf setup around our campus.\r\n\r\nThe students were introduced to several new to them backyard games and activities of local: such as ladder Golf, washer toss, bags and horseshoes and other countries: such as bocce ball, peteca and Molkky. Spending the majority of our time outdoors, we had to spend a few rain days working on chess/checkers watching students strategize and manipulate game pieces to secure their victories.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use new equipment each week and hope the positive engaging voices continue to echo as their appreciation for what you have helped bring to life in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1752150279591,"projectUrl":"project/survival-skills-and-inclusive-classrooms/9339828/","projectTitle":"Survival Skills and Inclusive Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Grossbauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8987719_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679185685853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987719"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67210","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":687,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.2,"schoolId":67210,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Valley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Valley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/northwest-r1-school-district/northwest-vly-7-8-gr-ctr/67210"}

About this school

Valley Middle School is a suburban public school in House Springs, Missouri that is part of Northwest R1 School District. It serves 687 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

687 Students

47 Teachers

4300 Gravois Rd

House Springs, MO 63051 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Valley Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Coach Grossbauer

Coach Young

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Valley Middle School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Valley Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.