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.
Reminder to all fans attending the volleyball games tomorrow night are required to wear a mask. Doors will open at 4:45. The games will be available on livestream at https://striv.tv/channel/valentine/. People are reminded to social distance and to set with their families.
Last week, Valentine McDonalds treated our teachers to some classroom materials and treats at VES! Thank you!
The JV Football game on 9/28 and R/JV/V Volleyball game on 10/13 have been cancelled due to Todd County cancelling all fall sports.
Valentine Community Schools would like to inform the community that because we are in "Yellow" we will be following the yellow plan on our Return to school policy. One of those guidelines we are implementing is that ALL visitors are required to wear masks in all Valentine Community Schools buildings. Valentine Community Schools does not provide the masks, so please come prepared. Thank you for your understanding as we want to continue to provide traditional face to face education for all our students.
The Valentine Badger football team held their annual scrimmage Thursday, August 20. The boys are ready to play and the coaches are eager to start the season.
The Valentine Middle School will be staggering dismissal times during the Yellow Phase. 8th and 6th graders will be dismissed at 3:15, and 5th and 7th grade at 3:22. Please send a water bottle with your student and please don't send them to school before 7:45. Thanks Mr. Sayer
The Lady Badgers volleyball team had their annual Gatorsde scrimmage Thursday, August 20. The lady Badgers bring in a new head coach Julie Sherbeyn and a lot of experience from last yeaes squad.
We have decided to conduct Parents night on the first home events. We are going to do Seniors only.
Volleyball and Cross Country will be 8/27 between the JV and Varsity volleyball game vs Bennett County.. Parents please be there no later than 7:00 pm.
Football and Girls Golf will be on 8/28 before the game vs Crofton. Parents please be there by 6:30 pm and we will meet under the scoreboard.
Due toTodd Co. starting school virtually we will not have the MS Volleyball game with them on Oct 5th.
We are looking for MS/R/JV volleyball officials and line judges. You do not have to be certified to help at these levels. If you are interested in helping out please contact Gus Brown at gbrown@vcsbadger.net.
Information from O'Neill High School for Thursdays Golf Invvite:
Date: 8-20-20
Event: O’Neill Girls Golf Invite
Location of Event: O’Neill Golf Course
Current Risk Color Level: Green-NCDH will release an update on Wednesday at 4 pm, so this could change.
Seating Capacity %: 100%
Spectator Expectations: Mask, Social Distancing
Concessions: Club House Open
Season Passes -
We will be offering season passes this year for both MS and HS activities. These will be offered with "NO REFUNDS".
HS Passes are $70 for Adults, $35 for Students and $175 for family.
MS Passes are $15 for Students and $55 for family.
Single game admission is as follows:
HS Varsity - $6 Adult, $5 Student
JV/R Only - $4 Adult, $3 Student
MS - $3 Adult, $2 Student
The football team is looking to purchase a new EndZone camera. We still have coupon books left and will be selling them at the Gatorade Scrimmage this Thursday. Coupon books are $25. Thank you for your support. Go Badgers!
This is for 1st grade through 4th grade. Students with last name starting with A-G come from 5-6 pm, and students with last names starting with H-Z come from 6-7 pm. 4th grade families, please park on Government street and come in the Northwest entrance.
This is a reminder that Kindergarten Orientation is tomorrow from either 8:30-9:30 or 10-11. Please reference the letter we went home to know what time you should come with your student. Tomorrow is also Meet the Teacher Night from 5-7 pm.
Please stay home if you are sick. For our kindergarten students, we are proceeding with Kindergarten Orientation, and you should have received a letter in the mail outlining the details. Please call the school if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you!
If you have a 4th grade student, please park on Government street and use our Northwest entrance. All others, please park in the parking lot on the east side of the building. We will be doing temperature checks at the door, and we encourage but do not require masks.