Thank you to everyone who helped with our MS track meet today! Coaches/athletes, Donna and Dave Billings, Dan Publow, Rex Gallino, Mark Osborne, Donna Valentine, Kaylyn Reiser, and Mr. Halley especially!
Valentine Elementary School Title One Annual Meeting
May 15, 2025
8:00 am or 2:45 pm
The Valentine Elementary School Annual Title One Meeting will be held on May 15, 2025. Two sessions will be available to make it more convenient for parents of Elementary students to participate. The sessions will take place in the Title One classroom.
The agenda:
What the Schoolwide Title One Program is and how students may be chosen to participate
Explanation of the Parent/Student/ Teacher Compact and any concerns about the compact
Review of the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and any questions concerning the policy
Deb Jeffers
Title I Reading Interventionist
Badger After School Cub Club will be CLOSED this week on Thursday and Friday. Thursday, May 1 is Kindergarten Open House from 4:00-5:00pm . Friday, May 2 club will be closed due to staffing concerns. We apologize for the inconvenience.
VMS Announcements 04/29/2025
MS Golfers had a beautiful day golfing (with one big rainfall) at Atkinson yesterday. We were very proud of how many of our golfers improved their scores from last week. Individually we had Parker Wackler placed 4th (42), Trevor TwoStrike 5th (43), Tyler Williams 6th (44), and Spencer tied for 8th (47).
VMS Student Council Calendar for May
Live Results for tomorrow's MS Track Meet: http://anet.live/tuli8r
Tomorrow's MS Track Meet Order of Events
Norfolk Classic Qualifiers
TONIGHT 6th grade parents!
TOMORROW NIGHT - VMS 6th Grade Parents!
VMS 6th Grade Parents!
Please join us for this amazing Concert featuring the VHS Band and Choir as well as solos and small groups!! Monday, April 28th at 7pm in the High School Auditorium!! We hope to see you there to celebrate our musical accomplishments.
VES Summer Enrollment will open on Monday April 28th. Summer enrollment forms can be picked up at the Elementary office. All students who plan on attending in the summer need to have an enrollment form filled out.
The scenic wonders of the Niobrara River recently became an outdoor studio for art students from Valentine High School. Embarking on a day trip, the students visited notable landmarks such as the Norden Chute, Rocky Ford, Smith Falls, and Fort Niobrara. Their mission for the day: to absorb the sights and translate their impressions into watercolor paintings created directly in nature – a practice known as plein air.
This experience was made possible by sponsor Joan Swim, former Valentine High School art teacher with a clear passion for both art and the local landscape. "My aim was for these young artists to truly connect with the natural world through the act of painting outdoors," Swim shared. "And naturally, I wanted to share some of my favorite spots along the Niobrara!"
Working with small, polaroid-sized paper, the students focused on capturing the details of each location using watercolors.
The students found the day to be a blend of serenity and stimulation. The plein air painting excursion provided a unique and memorable learning opportunity. By directly engaging with the Niobrara's beauty through their art, they not only developed their technical abilities but also cultivated a deeper appreciation for the natural heritage of their region.
Valentine Junior High golfers kicked off their season yesterday (4/23) in Bassett, Nebraska. Valentine played against Ainsworth and West Holt. Out of 52 golfers, Valentine had 6 golfers in the top 15. Parker Wackler 3rd with a 44, Trevor Two Strike 5th with a 45, Mason Halmilton 6th with a 45, Colin Bailey 9th with a 52, Aiden Buckendahl 11th with a 54 and Jacob Nickish 13th with a 55.
Spencer Broom and Tyler fell just short of the top 15.
VMS Announcements 04/24/2025
Reminder for all incoming Kindergarten families, our Open House event at VES is 1 week from today! See you on May 1st at 4:00pm.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped us with our BOGO project at Valentine Elementary! With the help of our generous community, over 280 students will have Badger Belief Shirts. We appreciate all those who made purchases for their family members and for those who donated 133 shirts in total. We ordered our last set of shirts and all VES Badgers will have their shirts by the end of the month! Thank you, Valentine!
VES 4th Grade Field Trip to Halsey National Forest planned for tomorrow April 24 has been postponed and rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 30.