Valentine Community Schools

The Class of 2024 will run their fundraiser through tomorrow, September 16th. If you wish to order, please reach out to a freshman or you may order online at this link: https://abc.afsports.biz/order/FM85QK

Due to Covid 19 and the low number of available athletes today's JV football game with Winner has been cancelled.

The Varsity Football game with Winner on Friday has ben canceled due to Covid 19. The JV will travel to Winner today and kickoff at 4:30.

It's that time again! FBLA is hosting a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser on Friday 9/18/20 after school and during the Valentine vs. Winner football game. Vote for your favorite flavors to ensure we have them available for you! https://forms.gle/YY631uiTYsWbEcMe8

Tonights VB games in Atkinson start at 5:30. The information we received was incorrect and the original starting time is correct. Sorry for the confusion.

Congratulations to the following 2020-2021 VMS Student Council: Austin Diebler, Camilla Brown, Clarrah Beebout, Annalena Nelson, Joni Cox, Rylee Wackler, Praise Maunu, Trystan Beebout, Aubrey Benson, Rylee Ward, Kate Johnson, Brooklyn Johnson (not pictured), Marybelle Ward, Taryn Tinant, Cadence Swanson, Doc Lancaster

The Badger Cross-Country teams had their first meet of the 2020 season Thursday afternoon. It was a very successful opener for both varsity and middle school teams. Overall there were 7 medalists with Colten Pilakowski taking the individual championship in the middle school race. The Badger middle school boys team alsp won the team championshipl. Individual medalists were: Varsity Boys Riece Rivera- 12th Grant Springer- 13th Jack Lancaster- 16th Varsity Girs MaKenzie Long- 18th Middle School Boys Colten Pilakowski- 1st Ike Cronin- 3rd Middle School Girls Aiden Hand- 6th Great job Badgers!

Class of 2023 - Badger Gear! Help support the class of 2023 with an order of Badger Gear from Valentine's own, Outback Screen Printing & Embroidery! Order by Monday, 9/14/20 from your favorite sophomore or with this link: https://forms.gle/nTTjsZLyejsge8qL9

Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team for placing 2nd with a 419 yesterday at Atkinson and earning 3 medals. Shauna Radant placed 2nd, Nicole Williams 6th, & Becca McGinley 12th

Apply here to be a substitute teacher for Valentine Community Schools! https://www.applitrack.com/valentine/onlineapp/default.aspx

VCS is accepting applications for para educators. Fill out an application at: https://www.valentinecommunityschools.org/o/valentine-community-schools/page/job-application-for-non-certified-staff

Please read the following guidelines set forth by the North Central Health Department. If you are showing any of the symptoms on this chart please go visit your health care provider. If they test you for COVID-19, you and every person in the household are required to quarantine. There are 4 points listed that explain when a child can return to school. If your child meets any one of these criteria they may return to school. Valentine Community Schools is committed to keeping our doors open and teaching students face to face. Please be honest with your symptoms and the health care provider's directions so we can do what's best for our students and community.

Ainsworth Community Schools COVID Guidelines- Cross Country Teams: Visiting teams will be responsible for monitoring and documenting temps before leaving home. If this does not occur we ask that you let us know and we will have a person available to do so when arriving at our facilities. Coaches will sign-off that they have verified temperatures of the entire travelling party when they arrive. Masks are highly encouraged by team members, coaching staff, etc. Do know that based on recommendations by the NSAA and the health departments this could change in a moment's notice. (Please have masks available if we were to change to mandatory masks for common areas such as clubhouses, restrooms, etc.) Team camps are to be set-up in a way that keeps teams separate. Please encourage your athletes to socially distance themselves from members of other teams. Conversations are okay but should happen only at extended distances (at least 6 feet away). Teams will be called near the starting line in the minutes before the start of the race. All even numbered starting boxes will have a second box, off the starting line, in which runners are to be housed and checked for proper attire. Just before the start of the race the even number teams will be called to the starting line. We have visited with the NSAA and have discussed a plan so that we can safely provide an awards ceremony. As a result there will be some modifications to the area in which they will be held. Students may come and receive his/her medal that will be stationed at socially distanced intervals. We will provide more information on this the day of the meet. Make athletes and your entire team aware that they can opt out of the awards ceremony if they would like. Fans: Fans entering the course are highly encouraged to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. This is especially important in the clubhouse area. Cones and a second painted boundary line will be used to create a further than usual barrier from the runners. This effort is being made to create an extended safety zone. Concessions will be available inside the clubhouse. Anyone purchasing something from the concession stand is asked to wear a mask. Please limit total time in the clubhouse and when possible please consume food and drink outside. Hand sanitizer will be located in the clubhouse.

To kick things off this year, Valentine’s local FBLA chapter had its organizational meeting at the trailhead on Tuesday the 18th of August. These Future Business leaders ate pizza and snacks while our officer team mapped out the activities for this upcoming school year. Thank you to everyone who helped out and who came to see what this organization is all about. We are excited to see what this group will accomplish and the new skills they will grow and develop as we move forward into this difficult time. If you are a student at VHS and want to join the team, there is still time. We are accepting new members for one more week...September 4th is our registration goal! Check out the posters all around the high school for more details. #NE1kFBLA @NebraskaFBLA

Tonights football game with Crofton has been cancelled. Crofton had a student test positive for Covid19 and with the recommendation of the North Central Health Department both schools feel we need to put the safety of our students first. We will have scrimmage at 7:00 pm. Parents night will be conducted at the next home game.

Its so good to be back in action with Valentine Badger Activities!!! The Lady Badger Volleyball team started the season off with a victory over the Bennett Co. Warriors Thursday night in straight set. Go Badgers!!

Congratulations to the Lady Badgers Golf Team for winning the Ainsworth Golf Invite with a total score of 384 Shauna Radant and Mekallyn Bancroft tied for first place with an 89. Went to a 2 hole playoff with Shauna being victorious with a birdie on the last hole. 1st Shauna Radant 89 2nd Mekallyn Bancroft 89 6th Jaycie Cox 99 7th Nicole Williams 100 9th Becca McGinley 106

A notice about a job opening with the Valentine Children & Families Coalition: The Valentine Children & Families Coalition invites applications for the permanent Coordinator position in Valentine, NE. The responsibilities of this position focus on coordinating available funds, resources, and services for children and families who can benefit from them. There will be training provided by Nebraska Children & Families Foundation and ongoing contact with them and other entities across the state that can benefit children and their families. Candidates must have outstanding listening, communication, and personal relationship skills, and an ability to relate to individuals on any level. Solid organizational skills and computer competence is a necessity and some travel may be required. The position is fully grant funded and offers a competitive wage. To apply, please send a resume along with a letter of interest to Valentine Children & Families Coalition, 312 E. 3rd St., Valentine, NE 69201 or email valentinecfc@gmail.com. Email with questions or for the full job description. This position is open until filled.

12 famous people from the past and present are challenging VMS students to guess at "Who's Behind the Mask?"

Minden Public School Guidelines for Volleyball Events Fans: Fans entering the facility will be required to wear a mask and social distance. Home team fans will be directed to the bleachers on the North side of the HS gym and northeast side of the bleachers in the MS gym. Visiting team fans will be directed to the bleachers on the South side of the HS gym or the Southeast section of the MS bleachers. Fans/patrons/parents should not enter the gym floor before, during, or after the game. The first row of bleachers should not be used on the South side of the gym unless needed for handicap seating. Home cheerleaders will be on the South and West end of the gym. Visiting cheerleaders will be on the North and East end of the gym. Cheerleaders should stay in that area and not come close to the sport huddle or in front of the stands.. We are going to have a concession stand; workers will wear masks and gloves to serve. Anyone wishing to purchase something from the concession stand will need to wear a mask. Once a spectator purchases their food or drink item, they may return to their seat and eat/drink the item. They may do so unmasked, but once the food/drink is consumed, then the mask needs to be put on. Hand sanitizer should be at the concessions area, gate, scorer table, and locker room. Each bench should have sanitizer.