Way to go VMS honor roll students! Keep up the hard work and great job!
2018-2019 Second Quarter Honor Rolls:6th grade High Honor Roll: Brayden Battershaw, Autumn Brackeen, John Lloyd Fulton,John Gibson, Cooper Jordan, Emma Kreutner, Doc Lancaster, Titus Maunu, Emma McMurtrey, Cadence Swanson, Taryn Tinant and Marybelle Ward.6th grade Honor Roll: Kennedie Assman, Co...
Valentine Community Schools has recently seen an up-swing in Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI). The best treatment is of course
prevention, so we have compiled some information from the North Central Health Department and the CDC on how to prevent, treat,
and avoid the spread of influenza and ILI's, as well as some common symptoms. Please see the flyer posted below with...
The National Geographic GeoBee is an annual competition designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world.
Students in grades four through eight (4-8) from nearly 10,000 schools across the United States will compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee for a chance to win college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic GeoBee Cha...
Time To Disconnect
Is your child spending too much time online? Too much technology can prevent your child from interacting with people in real life. It can also lower grades, increase aggressive or depressive thoughts, and interfere with sleep and physical activity according to numerous online studies.
With the New Year and resolutions on the rise, it’s a g...
The students of Valentine High School want you to share your knowledge, hobbies, and talents! Yes, YOU!
Valentine High School will host the 1st annual Victor E. Days on February 25th and 26th from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. We want you to share your talents by hosting your own workshop for our students.
Sessions can be as short as an hour or as long as an entire day. It ...
The Nebraska Department of Education released the Nebraska Education Profile (NEP) to the public on Friday, December 21, 2018. The NEP includes information about demographics, state accountability and student achievement. Classifications related to Accountability for a Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow, or AQuESTT, that allow schools to focus on educational e...
As you may already be aware, LB42 was passed by the Nebraska Legislature in 2018 and changes the requirements for child passenger seats. Featured below is information detailing the changes that will become effective January 1, 2019. This law was changed to help keep our children safer while riding in vehicles. Child passenger seat requirement violations are a primary o...
The Badger Effort Award is based on the schools character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff.
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Badger Effort recipients!
Back Row, L-R: Sterling Beach, John Fulton, Cinch Miller, Cole Simon
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SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Jiles Hanshew, Junior
Jiles Hanshew is a high achiever and diligent worker. His coursework is always turned in ahead of time. Jiles also helps students in the resource room when he has free time. His humor and personality has really shown through this semester.
- Kara Buechle, Resource Teacher
BADGER OF THE WEEK
Jon Keller, Junio...
Donate to wear your favorite!Valentine Middle School will be having a Christmas Pajamas and Hat Day Fundraiser on Friday, December 21st. Students and Staff are encouraged to donate $1 to wear pajama pants, $1 to wear a hat, or both! 100% of the proceeds will be given to a local charity. Participants are asked to stop in the office that morning to pay and they will get ...
Are we underestimating the importance of sleep?
Parents - We cannot overemphasize the importance of sleep. Good quality and good quantity SLEEP! There are so many benefits to individuals getting adequate sleep. Students who have built a healthy habit of sleep not only feel better but are better able to regulate their emotions and overcome frustration or struggles...
This year at Valentine Elementary, we have embarked on a new journey, implementing PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). A large part of that is choosing common school-wide expectations; the three we chose are be safe, be responsible, and be respectful. We have worked hard this year teaching, modeling, and reinforcing those expectations.
Another part ...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Dillion Muirhead, Junior
I would like to nominate Dillion Muirhead for his work in the FFA Job Skills Interview competition. Dillion spent time completing and refining his resume and cover letter all while analyzing the competition requirements. This attention to detail and practice interviews earned him 1st place at the District 9 compe...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
McKyla Manewal, Freshman
McKyla Manewal currently has a 100% in PE/Health/ McKyla has been a joy to have in class, works hard, and recently got a 100% on her health test.
-Mr. Allison, Physical Education Teacher
BADGER OF THE WEEK
Tim Egelhoff, Sophomore, One-Act Play
Tim is kind, talented, fun-loving, and a true team player. ...
Mrs. Dredge’s Badger Pause at Valentine Middle School is hosting a “Give the Gift of Reading” Book Drive. Their goal is to collect 100 books and Mrs. Dredge will match the amount donated. There is a drop box outside of Mrs. Dredge’s room for any books that you can give!
What may be the most important message of all is that e-cigarettes and vaping come with many health unknowns. Dr. Patrick O’Connor, Yale Medicine’s Chief of General Internal Medicine, adds, “You see plumes of what looks like steam coming out of people’s mouths on the street when they are vaping, and I think they assume it’s mostly safe, mostly water. But these liquids ...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Josiah Maunu, Sophomore
Josiah is taking both Geometry and Algebra 2 and maintaining a 99% average in Geometry. He always has his work done and has checked over it. He is very good to question answers that he thinks may be wrong in the book. I believe Josiah has a thirst for knowledge and is willing to work hard to attain it. He is also ve...
The Valentine One-Act team opened their season with a stellar
performance at the Ord Festival on Monday, November 5. While this was
not a competition, it was a great opportunity for the team to gain
feedback and prepare for their first invitational.
The following were recognized as Outstanding Performers in Ord: Tim Egelhoff, Elliana Springer, Jonah Perrett, Rita W...
Get yours now! Valentine High School Lady Badgers Basketball team has t-shirts for sale now through November 15th. Please fill out the attached form and return to either the high school or middle school by 11/15. This is a fundraiser for the girls basketball team, please help support our Lady Badgers!
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Elli Springer, Sophmore
Ellie has aced her last two sociology tests and always does an excellent job of participating in class discussions. She always comes to class prepared, with her work done, and always seems to have a positive attitude that impacts her fellow classmates. Ellie was also selected to All-State choir. She was one of 400 stud...
VMS Student Council is holding a Holiday Glove/Mitten & Hat Drive, along with St. John's Food Pantry Donations. Donations are being accepted at Valentine Middle School November 1st - December 1st.
For Mr. Bish's Current Event class at Valentine Middle School, students have been making campaign ads to run for Nebraska state Governor. The students had to come up with a background story and figure out where they stand on political issues. The project took 2 weeks to complete and the students had a lot of fun making the ads. Please see videos below.Vote for Michael:...
Valentine Middle School had a tie for 1st place today in the 2018 VMS Badger Pause Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Winners are Mrs. Tinant’s Badger Pause with their Monster’s Inc. Mike Wazowski and Mrs. Steskal’s Badger Pause with their giant bloody eyeball! Great job by everyone this year, we had a lot of fantastic pumpkins that you put a lot of work and effort into, you ...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Lindsey Boes, Freshman
"Lindsey is an outstanding student in English 1. During class discussions, she is always more than willing to share her thoughts and ideas whether she is sure on her answer or not. Lindsey's work is always completed on time, and she truly tries her best. I appreciate her dedication and hard work!" - Emilee Stoner, La...
Way to go VMS honor roll students! Keep up the hard work and great job!2018-2019 First Quarter Honor Rolls:6th grade High Honor Roll: Kennedie Assman, Brayden Battershaw, John Lloyd Fulton, Emma Kreutner, Doc Lancaster, Titus Maunu, Emma McMurtrey, Cadence Swanson, Taryn Tinant, Marybelle Ward
6th grade Honor Roll: Courtney Billings, Autumn Brackeen, Wambli Brown, C...
Congratulations to Elliana Springer for being selected as a member of the 2018 Nebraska All-State Choir! Elliana was one of 400 students selected out of nearly 4,000 from throughout the state for All-State Choir. The All State Choir will be performing in Lincoln November 14 - 16.
During August in-service, VCS staff took part in a photo scavenger hunt. It was a chance to do a little staff bonding with their new PLCs. Thank you to ESU 17 for helping facilitate the scavenger hunt and for putting this video together. It was a fun, and slightly competitive, day for the VCS staff!
The Badger Effort Award is based on the schools character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff. Congratulations to our 1st Quarter Badger Effort recipients!Back Row, L-R: Grant Springer, Brayden Battershaw, Clayton Elliott, Grace...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Brandon Whiting, Senior
I have been so impressed with Brandon's commitment in the college-going process. He is excited about his future and is planning ahead to ensure his future success. He completed each of his college applications early and then made several visits to help narrow his decision. It is important to him that his college i...
In just two years on the market, JUUL, a new type of e-cigarette, has become so popular among young people that it has already amassed nearly half of the e-cigarette market share. The product’s quick rise in popularity prompted The Boston Globe to call it “the most widespread phenomenon you’ve likely never heard of.”
Here are some important things to know about JU...
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Badal "Bobby" Chaudhari, Senior
Badal "Bobby" is fun, cheerful and very enthusiastic about class. Badal is always looking for new ways to challenge himself, and I can always count of him to add something to discussions. I am always impressed by how hard he works to accomplish the goals he has set for himself, both in school and his future ...
Pictured is some beautiful work done by our 5th graders in social studies class with Mrs. Keller!
VFD visited VES for Fire Prevention Week. They educated our kindergarten-3rd grade students on fire safety. Smokey the Bear also made an appearance! Thanks, VFD!
Ramsey Ravenscroft finished in a tie for 16th place at the Girls State Golf meet in North Platte this week with a score of 97. Way to go Ramsey!!
Caleb Long, Senior, is an example of “We>Me”. Caleb is a dependable, quiet, and selfless leader who has run cross country for six years. In August, Caleb volunteered to be a guide runner for my Middle School runner, Cate Salters. He would run his 5K’s competitively, then meet Cate at the start of her Middle School races. Cate has limited vision which by rule req...
Bailey Witt, Senior, is a great student who takes her course work very seriously. She challenges herself by taking difficult courses such as statistics, anatomy & physiology, and college composition. Bailey plans on attending college after graduation, majoring in pre-med.- Andy Cronin, VHS Principal
Valentine Elementary celebrated Old West Days by playing "old west" games which were facilitated by VHS FFA!
Valentine Elementary celebrated Old West Days by having guest speaker Dave Sandoz share his Native American artifacts with elementary students.
Valentine High School is among 22 Nebraska high schools selected to receive a College Access Grant from EducationQuest Foundation. The school will receive $5,000 a year over the four years to develop or enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who pursue education beyond high school.
The high school will use the grant to fund programs and activiti...
"Salutations!" said the voice. "Salu-what?" asked Wilbur. "Salutations are greetings," explained Charlotte. "When I say 'salutations,' it's just my fancy way of saying hello or good morning."So began a friendly exchange between Charlotte and Wilbur in E.B. White's book Charlotte's Web, and so began a friendly greeting exchange turned competition between Mr. Little and...