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SUMMARY:Middle School Senior Night
DESCRIPTION:Valley Community Center\nNo RSVP required; just show up!\n\nWe will recognize our high school seniors who have served in Middle School Ministry. You can dress up like your favorite high school senior\, or dress up like a senior citizen!
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-senior-night/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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SUMMARY:Middle School - Staff Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nCost: $15\nEat dinner before you come\nRegister by Wednesday\, April 15\nDrop off at Valley Community Center at 6:30 pm\nPick up at Valley Community Center at 10:30pm\n\nOur favorite middle school staff members will be dressed up in disguise. Your mission is to travel around Jordan Creek Mall and find them hiding among the crowds. After that we’ll go back to the Valley Community Center to hang out and have some more fun. Please note that drop off and pick up is at the Valley Community Center.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Register for Staff Scavenger Hunt” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3293217″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-staff-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
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SUMMARY:Sports Card & Pokemon Kids Trade Night
DESCRIPTION:Kids aged 17 and under are invited to join us for a sports card & Pokemon card trading event in the Valley Community Center Bridges Room! This event is for kids only. Parents are allowed to hang out in the room\, but we ask that they stay at the periphery and let kids work with each other. Buy\, sell\, or trade! No RSVP required; just show up!
URL:https://valley.church/event/sports-card-pokemon-kids-trade-night-2/
LOCATION:Valley Community Center\, 4444 Fuller Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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CREATED:20251203T145104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T151343Z
UID:10004157-1777487400-1777492800@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School Last Night Party
DESCRIPTION:Valley Community Center\nNo RSVP required; just show up!\n\nAll 6th-8th grade students and leaders are invited to come celebrate our final Wednesday night of ministry with a party!
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-last-night-party/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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CREATED:20251202T172805Z
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UID:10004154-1778090400-1778101200@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School Volunteer Staff Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n\nJoe & Marcy Budish’s home (500 Knoll Dr in Norwalk)\nRain Backup Location: Valley Community Center\n\nThere is no student programming on this night. This event is for weekly middle school volunteers and their families. We will honor and celebrate their amazing service throughout the past school year![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Register for Volunteer Dinner ” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3311689″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-volunteer-staff-appreciation-night/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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UID:10004153-1778697000-1778702400@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School 5th Grade Home Visits
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Current 5th Grade Families: During this fun event\, incoming 7th and 8th grade students will greet soon-to-be 6th graders at their homes. We will greet you\, get to know you a little bit and share a gift! By completing this registration\, you are committing to being at your home with your 5th grader on Wednesday\, May 13. \nCurrent 6th & 7th Grade Families: We are inviting current 6th and 7th graders to join us in traveling to and greeting 5th graders in their driveway to say “hi” and welcome them to Middle School Ministry. We will get to know the current 5th graders a little bit better and share a few special gifts with them. We are also looking for parent drivers to sign up! Check in for helpers and drivers is at Valley Church at 6:00 pm and get picked up at 8:30 pm at Valley Church. \nQuestions? Email joeb@valley.church.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Current 5th Graders Register for a Home Visit” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3293321″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Current 6th & 7th Graders Sign up to Visit 5th Graders” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3293339″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-5th-grade-home-visits/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valley.church/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Home-Visits.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
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UID:10004378-1778864400-1778925600@valley.church
SUMMARY:8th Grade Overnight: The Final Countdown
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]It’s time for one last big hurrah for 8th graders! We are renting a giant house from VRBO and having a special celebration. This event will help you connect with other people\, wrap up your time in Middle School Ministry\, and prepare you to join the Valley Church High School Ministry. We’ll serve dinner on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning\, play games\, and meet students and leaders from the High School Ministry. Make sure to pack a swimsuit\, change of clothes\, and sleeping bag. This is going to be an epic night! Click here to view the VRBO listing of where we’re going to stay. \nDrop off at 5 pm on Friday\, May 15 (estimated location is off University Avenue in Waukee; VRBO will send us the exact address once the date of the event gets closer) \nPick up at same location at 10 am on Saturday\, May 16 \nCost: $60 (includes AirBNB rental\, dinner\, breakfast\, and snacks) \nEarly bird RSVP deadline: Sunday\, May 10 (Price increases to $75 after May 10) \nRSVP: By Thursday\, May 14[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”small” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Register for 8th Grade Overnight” url=”https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3485236″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://valley.church/event/the-final-countdown-8th-grade-only/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T121500
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UID:10004411-1779005700-1779020100@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School - Baptism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\n8:15\, 9:30 and 11:00 am \nBaptism is an important moment in the lives of Christ-followers! Students will have the opportunity to get baptized at any of the Sunday morning worship services. To get baptized\, middle schoolers must complete the following three steps: \n\nAttend a 15-minute Explore Baptism Gathering. Parents are encouraged to join their student but not required. Students only need to attend one session. No RSVP is required; just show up! Gathering times:\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 8 from 8:00-8:15pm @ Valley Community Center Hideaway\nSunday\, April 12 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center Cole Vision Room\nWednesday\, April 15 from 8:00-8:15pm @ Valley Community Center Hideaway\nSunday\, April 19 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center Cole Vision Room\n\n\n\n2. Fill out the online baptism form. After you submit the form\, someone from our team will contact you with next steps! \n3. Record a baptism testimony video to be played during your baptism service. Registration for video recording coming soon.
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-baptism-sunday-4/
LOCATION:Valley Church\, 4343 Fuller Rd\, We\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valley.church/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Baptism-Sunday.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
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CREATED:20251203T144445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T144445Z
UID:10004156-1779301800-1779307200@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School 5th Grade Party
DESCRIPTION:Valley Church lower level room 109\nNo RSVP required; just show up!\n\nAll 5th graders are invited to join us for a big hurrah to celebrate their time in Children’s Ministry! We will play games\, serve pizza and get to know the Middle School Ministry leaders. We hope you can join us.
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-5th-grade-party/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valley.church/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/5th-Grade.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T104500
DTSTAMP:20260415T023052
CREATED:20251203T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155259Z
UID:10004155-1780219800-1780224300@valley.church
SUMMARY:Middle School Move Up Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Valley Community Center Gym\nNo RSVP required; just show up\n\nThe Middle School Ministry is excited to welcome our newest members! New 6th graders should come to the Valley Community Center Gym at 9:30 am\, along with new 7th and 8th graders. We will make sure the new students receive a warm welcome!
URL:https://valley.church/event/middle-school-move-up-sunday/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Middle School,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valley.church/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Move-Up-Sunday-1-600x338-1.jpg
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