Guess who made it to final finals in Impromptu speaking (Josie) and Public Speaking (River). Wish them well...down to 8 and 10 competitors respectively!
Congratulations to Landen Mooney for receiving a SPVA Academic Achievement Award for being in the top 10 of Seniors ACT scores. Way to go Landen!!
VES & VMS Miles of Smiles - April 23, 2026
Reminder for 6th grade parents that there is a mandatory meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm. Use the Wood street entrance.
VMS 6th Grade Field Trip:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 • School Day #144
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Country Potato Bowl w Breadstick, Baked Pork Fritter w Breadstick,Turkey & Cheese Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
There is a mandatory PARENT meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
Great showing of our tracksters with several personal bests. You are all rockstars!!
Track practice is at the middle school today. We will do a post-meet workout.
If you are a scooter driver, be mindful of the other traffic on the road. They don’t always see you and you are supposed to be following road rules too. Don’t be a statistic or a mess on someone’s bumper!!!!!!
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Country Potato Bowl w Breadstick, Baked Pork Fritter w Breadstick,Turkey & Cheese Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
There is a mandatory PARENT meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
Great showing of our tracksters with several personal bests. You are all rockstars!!
Track practice is at the middle school today. We will do a post-meet workout.
If you are a scooter driver, be mindful of the other traffic on the road. They don’t always see you and you are supposed to be following road rules too. Don’t be a statistic or a mess on someone’s bumper!!!!!!
Please note the Date Change! Come and Celebrate Valentine High School's Fine Arts programs! April 27th, 2026 at 7pm. Valentine High School Auditorium and Commons.
The high school dance team is hosting a daddy/uncle/bro/ daughter dance as a fundraiser this spring! If you have any questions, please contact Amy Arganbright!
Badger Booster Banquet
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • School Day #143
STUDENTS:
Lunch: White Mac & Cheese, Hot Pepperoni Sub, Ham & Cheese Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
Registration is now open for the 2026 PGA Jr. League at Frederick Peak and The Prairie Club, a team-based program for boys and girls ages 8–13 of all experience levels who are interested in golf. Visit with Mr. Coleman to sign up before the May 15th deadline.
There is a mandatory PARENT meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
EXCELLLENT job Monday night for the Piano recital of Mrs. Rhoades students. What great talent and your hard work showed!
STUDENTS:
Lunch: White Mac & Cheese, Hot Pepperoni Sub, Ham & Cheese Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
Registration is now open for the 2026 PGA Jr. League at Frederick Peak and The Prairie Club, a team-based program for boys and girls ages 8–13 of all experience levels who are interested in golf. Visit with Mr. Coleman to sign up before the May 15th deadline.
There is a mandatory PARENT meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
EXCELLLENT job Monday night for the Piano recital of Mrs. Rhoades students. What great talent and your hard work showed!
Order of Events for MS Track Today
PGA Jr. League at Frederick Peak and The Prairie Club in 2026!
Registration is now open for the PGA Jr. League program.
You can sign up online here: https://pgajrleague.com/junior-league-events/648f3417-0dad-4009-96c3-3844d840d841
Make sure to register before our deadline of May 15th!
*note that this is not a school sponsored activity*
Registration is now open for the PGA Jr. League program.
You can sign up online here: https://pgajrleague.com/junior-league-events/648f3417-0dad-4009-96c3-3844d840d841
Make sure to register before our deadline of May 15th!
*note that this is not a school sponsored activity*
Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting at VES tomorrow at 4:00 in the gym.
Order of Events for HS O'Neill Track
VMS Announcements
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • School Day #142
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, Hot Dog, Italian Turkey Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
Registration is now open for the 2026 PGA Jr. League at Frederick Peak and The Prairie Club, a team-based program for boys and girls ages 8–13 of all experience levels who are interested in golf. Visit with Mr. Coleman to sign up before the May 15th deadline.
Track Tuesday in Bassett, starting at 9:30. The bus will leave at 7:30am. All track athletes should meet in the gym lobby at 7:15am.
There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • School Day #142
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, Hot Dog, Italian Turkey Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
We will be continuing our state NSCAS & Fastbridge testing over the next couple of weeks. Please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged, and may want to bring your charger as well. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be hydrated, and try your best!
Miles of Smiles will be on Thursday, April 23rd. Forms will be handed out to you by your Badger Pause teacher. Miles of Smiles forms are due back to the office or school nurse by April 22nd.
There is a Free Eye and Glasses Clinic this week from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 on Friday at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. See Ms. Crowe for more information.
Registration is now open for the 2026 PGA Jr. League at Frederick Peak and The Prairie Club, a team-based program for boys and girls ages 8–13 of all experience levels who are interested in golf. Visit with Mr. Coleman to sign up before the May 15th deadline.
Track Tuesday in Bassett, starting at 9:30. The bus will leave at 7:30am. All track athletes should meet in the gym lobby at 7:15am.
There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, April 20 for students going on the 6th grade field trip in the VMS Multipurpose room at 6pm.They will use the Wood Street entrance.
The Lutherans are repeating quiz bowl champions for the 2nd year in a row during the community competition. Lots of fun was had by all. Thank you to everyone who came out to participate or to support the teams.
KB would like to thank their families for bringing them to school and helping them stay healthy! This behavior can be connected to the school-wide expectation of being responsible, and it helped them win the VES March Madness Attendance Challenge! The ice cream sandwich reward was extra special during a week in which these Kindergarten students were learning about the long /i/ sound. - Ms. Painter
VMS students will be taking the NSCAS state testing in ELA this week. We encourage students to get plenty of sleep at night and to make healthy meal choices - it makes it difference!
Spring Fling - Join us for our fun run or walk! With all proceeds going to the Sandhills Cancer Foundation Saturday, April 18th with registration starting at 9:00 am and the race beginning at 10:00 am at the Cowboy Trailhead!
$5 minimum free will donation entry fee - every dollar goes to the Sandhills Cancer Foundation.
Hosted by Grace Murphy and Katelyn Dorsey for our Senior Government Project.
$5 minimum free will donation entry fee - every dollar goes to the Sandhills Cancer Foundation.
Hosted by Grace Murphy and Katelyn Dorsey for our Senior Government Project.
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Prom candidates!
Back Row (L-R): Caden Stankoski, Jordan Bailey, Ike Cronin, Reeves Witte
Front Row (L-R): Ashlyn Hutchinson, Aiden Hand, Aubrey Benson, Grace Murphy
Promenade will be held at the High School Gym and will begin at 8:00pm Saturday with doors opening at 7:00pm.
Back Row (L-R): Caden Stankoski, Jordan Bailey, Ike Cronin, Reeves Witte
Front Row (L-R): Ashlyn Hutchinson, Aiden Hand, Aubrey Benson, Grace Murphy
Promenade will be held at the High School Gym and will begin at 8:00pm Saturday with doors opening at 7:00pm.
