8th grade students attended a Career Day at Northeast Community College in Norfolk yesterday. They did activities which involved interest/skill surveys, along with budget activities. They also explored many careers and got a feel for their future needs.
On this cold day, we are thinking about warmer temperatures. Pictured are some of Ms. Nelsen’s kindergarten class flying the kites they made!
Today, students from Ms. Harte’s reading class went to Pine View to read to residents. They also enjoyed a Fancy Nancy book read by one of the residents!
Due to the projected rain and course conditions we are moving the Valentine Golf Invite to Friday starting at 10:30.
SENIOR BREAKFAST this morning was sponsored and provided by student council. Thanks to Mrs Arganbright for making thos week even more special for the seniors!
Valentine high school had its annual academic awards and honors night on Monday may 6th that included National Honor Scociety induction and our first Student Council Scholarship. We want to extend our appreciation for the support from the parents and community that were there to help celebrate students academic achievements. This is a great group of students! Thanks to all the staff and faculty to helped put this together.
The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association donated $100 to the Valentine Middle School staff for 30+ years of service dedicated to trash pick up on Highway 12. Pictured, L-R: Jennifer Hicks, Candi Cronin, Jeff Sayer, Jody Hronek, Mark Lindvall and JJ Thorpe. Way to go VMS!
Prom pictures are done! Check the email account your student gave to the photographer if youd like to purchase prom pictures.
The golf tournament tomorrow will start at 11 am rather than 9 am due to forecasted weather.
The Valentine Children and Families Committee is gathering information on services that are available for our youth and information on what areas we need further support in. If you haven't already, please take the time to provide your input through the survey link below--need to take it by Monday! This information is being gathered through our committee and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. Once the information is collected, a community meeting will be held to share the results and develop action plans. Your input is valuable and we would like for you voice to be heard. Thank you! Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CherryCo
Please share on your personal page to help us get input!
8th grade Career Fair: 8th graders at VMS had the opportunity to meet with area employers to gain experience with formal interviews today. Some may even have the opportunity to work with these employers this summer!
Room Service! VMS Student Council provided an afternoon treat of room service to each of our staff today in appreciation for all they do! We Love Public Schools!
6th graders release the trout that they have raised from eggs at the Valentine Fish Hatchery! This was in collaboration with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
6th grade hot air ballon launch.
Four students are weld testing today at WNCC in Scottsbluff
Here is the link for live results for the Valentine Track Invite on Friday.
http://timerhub.com/get_web_index.php?page=blacksquirrelresults.com/LIVE/19ValentineInvite/
As parents/guardians (or grandparents) of students who receive Title I assistance at VES, we would like to invite you to attend our Annual Title I Meeting on Wednesday, May 1 (8:00 - 8:25 am or 3:15 - 4:00 pm) at VES. We would appreciate as much participation as possible!
The student-parent informational meeting for the 6th grade field trip will be Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Multipurpose Room. Please complete all paperwork and turn it in at the meeting. See you tonight!
The 8th grade Job Fair has been rescheduled to be held on Thursday, May 2 at 2:00pm in the VMS Multipurpose Room.
The Valentine FFA chapter received a $10,000 grant earlier this year to help fund a new plasma cutter. Charles Herbster, who is responsible for the financial donation, and former Governor Dave Heineman visited Valentine High School today and addressed the Valentine FFA members.
