River just rocked 8th place in Public Speaking! Woot woot!

Clarrah Beebout just brought home 7th in Intro to Parliamentary Pro! Congrats!

Congrats to Josie Shaul for 6th place in Impromptu Speaking!

Sari LaDeaux brought home 6th place in Entrepreneurship! Congrats, Sari!

Awards for state FBLA start tonight. 2nd session tomorrow am. First award is Duncan Mosner...3rd in Accounting = headed to nationals in San Antonio! (Award accepted by Burke). Congrats Duncan!

The golf team competed in the Hershey Invite on Thursday, earning a 5th place finish—just eight strokes out of first.
Team Score: 352
• Tanner Two Strike – 83
• Caden Stankoski – 87
• Westin Witte – 90
• Thurston Ravenscroft – 91
• Garrett Cumbow – 97
Congratulations to Tanner Two Strike for a great performance, finishing 7th overall with an 83!
The team is back in action next Tuesday at a quad in Ainsworth.
Team Score: 352
• Tanner Two Strike – 83
• Caden Stankoski – 87
• Westin Witte – 90
• Thurston Ravenscroft – 91
• Garrett Cumbow – 97
Congratulations to Tanner Two Strike for a great performance, finishing 7th overall with an 83!
The team is back in action next Tuesday at a quad in Ainsworth.


Friday April 17, 2026 • School Day #145
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Ham, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza, Zesty Combo Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
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.
Valentine Interact is doing a movie fundraiser Saturday April 18th at 6PM at the high school theater. The Movie is Zootopia 2, admission is $2. Concessions should be available.
No golf practice today, have a great weekend; see you Monday!
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Ham, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza, Zesty Combo Sub, Uncrustables, Fruit and Veggie Bar, Milk or Juice
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.
Valentine Interact is doing a movie fundraiser Saturday April 18th at 6PM at the high school theater. The Movie is Zootopia 2, admission is $2. Concessions should be available.
No golf practice today, have a great weekend; see you Monday!
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.

