Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade 2025 VMS Track meet medal winners. Not pictured Kase Arganbright, Harrison Bargen, and Dalton Graham.
Congratulations to the following students for passing their American Welding Society certification tests in Gas Metal Arc Welding!
Brayden Battershaw
Quinton Nelson
Cooper Phillips
Miguel Roberto
Robert Ross
Thane Taylor
Great work, men.
Thanks to Western Nebraska Community College for providing this opportunity for our students. Great work, Mr. Nollette for helping them prepare to become certified welders!
VMS Announcements 05/14/2025
Physical Forms are available at the high school and middle school offices
*Updated* VMS Announcements 05/13/2025
The VMS 5th & 6th grade & Rural Schools Track Meet today was a HOT but FUN one!
📸: Mrs. Julie Foster
Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School 4th Quarter Badger Effort Award recipients!
The Badger Effort Award is based on the school's character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff.
Back Row, L-R: Reed Greenough, Sydnee Dawson, Lily Payton, Elyse Cochran, Mia Sherbeyn
Front Row, L-R: Harrison Bargen, Tate Ward, Amelia Wonnenberg, Nash Hesse, Cooper Connot
Congratulations to Isaac Cronin as he continues his record breaking season! Isaac broke his original HJ Record of 6-09 with a jump of 6-10 this past Friday. He also broke the 110H and 300H Records with times of 14.70 and 38.77. Way to go Isaac!
VMS Announcements 05/12/2025
**Update**
The May 14th Board of Education meeting will begin at noon rather than 5:00 p.m. as originally scheduled.
Are you coming to the track meet today? If yes, stop by The Badger Den. If not, you can still stop by to shop The Badger Den to get yourself geared up for summer! See you there!
We are happy to announce Victoria Schwab as our new Art Teacher for the 2025-26 school year!
VMS Announcements 05/08/2025 - UPDATED
Friday's HS Order of Events
6th grade Field Trip, Day 3: A fun morning at Henry Doorly Zoo! Students are headed home this afternoon! Looks like it was an amazing trip! 😴😴😴
A HUGE thank you to chaperones and sponsors of this trip!: Mrs. JJ Thorpe, Mrs. Ronna Wrage, Mr. Kevin Pettigrew, and chauffeur Mr. Chad Gale
VES After School Badger Cub Club will be CLOSED Thursday, May 8 for the Carnival.
Do you need a bit of Badger gear before the summer starts? Hit the sale at the track meet this Friday! We will be on site (most likely in the track shed). See you there! $5 off everything you need for summer sports - hats, t-shirts, and tumblers!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Rylie Sexson has her Ducks in a Row! She plans to attend Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. Rylie will be a part of the Rodeo Team and study Equine Science. We are so proud of you, Rylie!
From Coaches Ashley McSweeney & Kasy Epke:
Valentine hosted Ainsworth and North Central at Frederick's Peak on Tuesday, May 6th. It was a beautiful day for our 50+ Middle School golfers to play. Valentine placed 8 golfers in the top 15.
Jacob Nickish 15th (51), Hayden Weinman 14th (50), Colin Bailey 12th (48), Nash Hesse 11th (47), Aiden Buckendahl 10th (47), Trevor Two Strike 4th (40), Mason Hamilton 2nd (36) and Parker Wackler 1st (36).
We want to thank everyone who helps make our tournament a success! We appreciate Denee Limbach, Lonnie Coleman, Hart Johnson, Steve Hamling, Mike Hamling, Steve Isom and Rusty Burge for shuttling our kids around the course! Thank you to parents for supplying baked goods for the golfers and helpers and just being willing to step in when needed. Shout out to Megan and Jacob for having the course ready (looking beautiful) and being available for all of our clubhouse needs! We finish our season next week in Ainsworth!
