Valley Charter Middle School Viper Dash Color Run

🏃‍♂️ Support the 2026 VCMS Viper Dash Color Run!

Since opening in 2011, Valley Charter Middle School has been committed to providing a small, project-based learning environment rooted in diversity and a constructivist approach. With fewer than 300 students, VCMS offers the individual attention that helps students navigate the challenges of adolescence while growing socially, emotionally, and academically.

💡 Why Viper Dash Fundraising Matters

Our small size is one of our greatest strengths—but it also means fewer state resources. Public school funding in California is based on daily attendance, and while it covers the basics, it doesn’t fully fund the programs that make VCMS special.

Supporting VCMS means investing in programs that directly benefit students. Fundraising helps offset the cost of:

• After-School Sports – $8,000 annually provides free, year-round athletics that build confidence, teamwork, and opportunities.
• Field Trips & Special Speakers – Over $15,000 each year supports hands-on learning experiences and guest speakers beyond the classroom.
• 8th Grade Graduation Activities – More than $18,000 annually funds an overnight field trip, Six Flags celebration, and culmination ceremony.

State and federal funding do not cover these programs, so we rely on community support to keep them going. Fundraising ensures VCMS can continue offering these unique opportunities.

This year, our goal is $40,000. We need your support to reach the finish line.

🎯 Why Sponsor the Viper Dash?

• Targeted visibility with over 250 middle school families in the San Fernando Valley
• Brand exposure through school newsletters, social media, signage, and printed materials
• Community connection with a mission-driven school that values whole-child learning
• Tax-deductible contribution to a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Ready to Sponsor?

Make your sponsorship contribution online using the giving blocks on this page, or drop off a cash or check donation at the Valley Charter Middle School office.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your sponsorship, please contact Rebecca Avery at [email protected].

Thank you for partnering with us to support engaging, project-based learning and a vibrant middle school experience at VCMS!