Valentine Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This will allow staff and students an opportunity to attend the State Basketball tournament. For those not attending, it will be 1 additional day of Spring Break.
The Road to Lincoln goes through Valentine! Congratulations players and coaches! District C2-3 Champions!
BADGER SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Ashley Mora Lira, Junior
I would like to nominate Ashley Mora Lira for her outstanding work in American History. Ashley comes to class prepared, stays engaged, and is willing to ask questions to better understand content. She's also very kind and genuinely cares about those around her. She recently completed an impressive project where she hand drew the Korean War on a poster and captioned it with key ideas and battles of the war. She is an exemplary student and a delight to have in class this year.
Ashley Mora Lira, Junior
I would like to nominate Ashley Mora Lira for her outstanding work in American History. Ashley comes to class prepared, stays engaged, and is willing to ask questions to better understand content. She's also very kind and genuinely cares about those around her. She recently completed an impressive project where she hand drew the Korean War on a poster and captioned it with key ideas and battles of the war. She is an exemplary student and a delight to have in class this year.
Valentine Elementary School will have a General Education Paraprofessional role vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year. This para role mainly supports students with academics in small group settings. Candidates interested in the role can stop in for an application, call the office at 402-376-1780, or apply online at valentinecommunityschools.org
C2-3 District Final -
Doors will open
@ 5pm
NO PASSES ACCEPTED - Adults $6, Students $5
The Valentine Speech Team competed at the Ainsworth Speech meet on Saturday and were named Champions!!
Bella Johnson: 3rd in Persuasive, Josie Shaul: 1st in Entertainment, 2nd in Humorous, & 3rd in Duet, Shyanne Dawson: 5th in Humorous & 5th in Poetry, Sari LaDeaux: 4th in Entertainment, 2nd in Serious, & 3rd in Poetry, Landen Mooney: 3rd in Duet, River Doyle: 1st in Persuasive, 4th in Informative, 2nd in Extemporaneous, Camilla Brown: 1st in Poetry, 1st in Extemporaneous, 2nd in POI, Vani Johnson: 4th in Serious & 5th in Extemporaneous.
Bella Johnson: 3rd in Persuasive, Josie Shaul: 1st in Entertainment, 2nd in Humorous, & 3rd in Duet, Shyanne Dawson: 5th in Humorous & 5th in Poetry, Sari LaDeaux: 4th in Entertainment, 2nd in Serious, & 3rd in Poetry, Landen Mooney: 3rd in Duet, River Doyle: 1st in Persuasive, 4th in Informative, 2nd in Extemporaneous, Camilla Brown: 1st in Poetry, 1st in Extemporaneous, 2nd in POI, Vani Johnson: 4th in Serious & 5th in Extemporaneous.
BADGER OF THE WEEK
Jekhi Williams, Senior, Wrestler
Jekhi Williams had a great senior year of wrestling. He was the district champion and amassed a 43-2 record for his final season. Jekhi finished as the Class C state runner-up at 132 lbs. Jekhi is admired by his peers and teammates and is a leader that will be missed in the hallways and on the mat. You make Badger Nation proud, Jekhi!
Jekhi Williams, Senior, Wrestler
Jekhi Williams had a great senior year of wrestling. He was the district champion and amassed a 43-2 record for his final season. Jekhi finished as the Class C state runner-up at 132 lbs. Jekhi is admired by his peers and teammates and is a leader that will be missed in the hallways and on the mat. You make Badger Nation proud, Jekhi!
Thank you to Arganbright Law Office for covering the admission of VCS students for tonight's NSAA C2-3 BBB District Final Game!
VMS Announcements 03/02/2026
We are so proud of Caden Stankoski! Caden has his Ducks in a Row and will be attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He plans to study Turf Grass Management. Way to go, Caden!
Breaking News! A VMS TV reporter captured the pivotal event....
"Sara, in her toga, atop the Adirondack Mountains in west central New York, waves to Bifocal Ben (Franklin, that is), across the Atlantic in France where he's been negotiating a treaty. The surrender of British General John Burgoyne to the Continental Army General Horatio Gates following the battles at Saratoga clinched the deal. Make way for the French navy! Americans may just have a chance at winning this war!"
"Sara, in her toga, atop the Adirondack Mountains in west central New York, waves to Bifocal Ben (Franklin, that is), across the Atlantic in France where he's been negotiating a treaty. The surrender of British General John Burgoyne to the Continental Army General Horatio Gates following the battles at Saratoga clinched the deal. Make way for the French navy! Americans may just have a chance at winning this war!"
Need some new team spirit for youth wresting today? How about for tomorrow's BBB finals? We are open today at VHS, 9am-3pm, right inside the auditorium. $10 rack and $20 rack for today's shoppers! New arrivals include shorts, tank tops, and a brand new line of coffee mugs!
Congratulations to a great season players and coaches! District Runner-up!
Are you headed to VHS for youth wrestling this weekend? Swing into The Badger Den and get some Badger merch to cheer on your favorite competitor! We are open on Sunday from 9am - 3pm!
Congratulations to our February Badgers of the Month at VES! Thanks Badger Basketball for stopping over for our monthly assembly today! Congrats to both girls and boys on their seasons and good luck in the district finals. Go Badgers!
Preschool applications for next year 2026-27 are available online. Call the office at VES if you have questions.
Monday, March 2, 2026 • School Day #119
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Rice, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Baked Combo Sub, Steamed Broccoli, Uncrustable, Cheese and Cracker platter,Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
6th GradePlay Rehearsals:
8th graders visiting Chadron State College on the 4th. Arrive at VMS at 6:45 am and depart at 7 am. **How do you get to go… if you are failing classes, show improvement. Get all assignments completed and turned in on time from now until March 4th. You can NOT have any office referrals and/or EduClimber reports for behavior, and no unexcused tardies and absences. Mr. Sayer
Monday is the Boys District Basketball Final game. Come support our Badger players at 6PM at the High School. GO BADGERS!!!!!!
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Rice, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Baked Combo Sub, Steamed Broccoli, Uncrustable, Cheese and Cracker platter,Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
6th GradePlay Rehearsals:
8th graders visiting Chadron State College on the 4th. Arrive at VMS at 6:45 am and depart at 7 am. **How do you get to go… if you are failing classes, show improvement. Get all assignments completed and turned in on time from now until March 4th. You can NOT have any office referrals and/or EduClimber reports for behavior, and no unexcused tardies and absences. Mr. Sayer
Monday is the Boys District Basketball Final game. Come support our Badger players at 6PM at the High School. GO BADGERS!!!!!!
C2-3 BBB District Final -
Hemingford @ Valentine -
Monday, March 2, @ 6pm CST
Tomorrow's GBB District Final vs Yutan can be streamed on Yutan's Hudl website.
VMS. Friday, Feb.27,2026Friday, February 27, 2026 • School Day #118 STUDENTS: ● Lunch: Italian Chicken Pasta, Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
● 6th GradePlay Rehearsals: 2/27: Fri-Scenes 4, 5, 9, 10
● Updated There will be an end of season MS boys basketball meeting after school Friday. Please have your jerseys ready to turn in.
● 8th graders visiting Chadron State College on the 4th. Arrive at VMS at 6:45 am and depart at 7 am. **How do you get to go… if you are failing classes, show improvement. Get all assignments completed and turned in on time from now until March 4th. You can NOT have any office referrals and/or EduClimber reports for behavior, and no unexcused tardies and absences. Mr. Sayer