Yesterday was the seventh annual An Intro to Life event hosted by local business teachers and the Events Management class of Valentine High School.
The sophomores of Ainsworth, Cody-Kilgore, Keya Paha, Rock County, Thedford, & Valentine all got an amazing introduction to adulthood. They learned about budgeting and important skills they would need in the future like sewing buttons and interviewing skills. We had over 50 Sandhills community members support this event with their time, money, and energy, and we couldn't be more appreciative.
Check out pics here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VgQ2G_OjEDDMeQi7EfUfczNdrT6XG8bW?usp=sharing
The sophomores of Ainsworth, Cody-Kilgore, Keya Paha, Rock County, Thedford, & Valentine all got an amazing introduction to adulthood. They learned about budgeting and important skills they would need in the future like sewing buttons and interviewing skills. We had over 50 Sandhills community members support this event with their time, money, and energy, and we couldn't be more appreciative.
Check out pics here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VgQ2G_OjEDDMeQi7EfUfczNdrT6XG8bW?usp=sharing
Valentine Community Schools Board of Education approves INCREASED PAY for Substitute Teachers! The change officially started this week, beginning Nov. 3. Please call 402-376-1780 if you are considering becoming a Guest Teacher.
VES invites you to join us on Veterans Day next week!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
STUDENTS:
Lunch: 7 Layer Dip w/chips, Chicken Nugs, Sub, Uncrustable
FFA quiz bowl participants: Quiz bowl practice Wednesday morning at 7:15 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
FFA Speech practice on Tuesday/Thursday’s at 7:15 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
STUDENTS:
Lunch: 7 Layer Dip w/chips, Chicken Nugs, Sub, Uncrustable
FFA quiz bowl participants: Quiz bowl practice Wednesday morning at 7:15 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
FFA Speech practice on Tuesday/Thursday’s at 7:15 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
Tomorrow's MS concert can be streamed via this link: https://youtube.com/@valentinebadgercast?si=c2uanjhbbwOX4suA
Valentine Elementary School is needing to replenish their graham cracker supply and the VES student council would like to help out by sponsoring a classroom contest. The class that brings in the most boxes of graham cracker between November 9 - 19 will win a party celebration at the end of the day on Nov. 20.
Parents... Please help out by sending boxes of graham crackers to school with your child to help their class win the celebration! Thank you!
Parents... Please help out by sending boxes of graham crackers to school with your child to help their class win the celebration! Thank you!
Next Tuesday's (11/10) MS GBB start time has moved to 5pm.
November is the month of gratitude. In appreciation to all Valentine Teammate mentors, here is a small thank you. Please stop in the office when you meet with your mentee to pick up your Teammates tote bag, magnet, and pen. We appreciate you and are SO grateful you have made the commitment to make a difference in the life of a VCS student!
Tuesday, November 2, 2026
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Zesty Combo Sub, Uncrustable
FFA leaf raking will be after school on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can still help if you have practice. You will just need to get in touch with Mrs. Tinant if you do. Please email or let Mrs. Tinant know if you can help. This is one way we can give back to our community through our service!
FFA speeches are due Wednesday, Nov. 4.
FFA quiz bowl participants: Quiz bowl practice Wednesday morning at 7:20 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
STUDENTS:
Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Zesty Combo Sub, Uncrustable
FFA leaf raking will be after school on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can still help if you have practice. You will just need to get in touch with Mrs. Tinant if you do. Please email or let Mrs. Tinant know if you can help. This is one way we can give back to our community through our service!
FFA speeches are due Wednesday, Nov. 4.
FFA quiz bowl participants: Quiz bowl practice Wednesday morning at 7:20 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room.
The Valentine High School Badger Band traveled to Chadron State College to participate in their Homecoming Activities on Saturday, October 31st, 2026. They marched in the Homecoming parade, and also joined several other schools to play pep band with the Chadron State Eagle Band
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands and Choirs will present a concert on November 5th, 2026 at 7pm in the VMS Gym.
Please use the gym doors on Third Street
Band Student please come at 6:30, Choir Students at 6:45
Please use the gym doors on Third Street
Band Student please come at 6:30, Choir Students at 6:45
Great season ladies, Coach Porath, Coach Mosher, and Coach Eggert! We are very proud of all of you! District Runner-Up - Thank you for your effort and representing Valentine today!
Are you headed to volleyball tomorrow? Wondering what to wear? Check out our newest sweatshirt! Plain on the front, bold in the back. We have it in black with red writing or as shown! Holler and we can get it to you before you head out tomorrow morning. Unisex sizes S-2XL.
The VMS STUCO hosted a fun competition to see which Badger Pause Advisory could donate the most boxes of graham crackers. Mrs. Doyle's classroom crushed the competition with 319 boxes! In total, students/parents donated 583 total boxes. These donations will be shared amongst the various Badger Pause classes, so that all students have a small snack to fuel their hungry bodies.
A special thank you to Doyle's Oaklei Hawthorn (and her parents) for her amazing last-minute donation!
A special thank you to Doyle's Oaklei Hawthorn (and her parents) for her amazing last-minute donation!
Congratulations to our October Badgers of the Month at VES! Thank you VHS Girls Golf, Coach Houdek and Coach McSweeney for bringing the girls over to talk to students about working hard and overcoming obstacles. Students heard some great advice for working through problems and why it's important to support your teammates. Go Badgers!
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Student Council elected to represented VES. 3rd grade - Juliette, Lennon, and Brennan. 4th grade - Coy, Kaydence and Briar. Way to go!
VMS Announcements
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Beans, Combo Sub
Retakes for pictures are TODAY from 3:30 to 4:30 on the stage at VHS. Just show up and get your picture taken. This would be for those who were not here on the original picture date as well.
STUCO Badger Pause Graham Drive is on! BPAs will go head-to-head in a graham cracker collection drive. The winning BPA wins doughnuts during class! It will end on 10/30 at 11:32 am.
FFA speech practice Friday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s Room. Mr. Nollette will be here to answer questions as well. Speech’s due by Wednesday, Nov. 4.
FFA AgriScience project meeting Friday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room. Mr. Nollette will be here to answer questions as well.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Beans, Combo Sub
Retakes for pictures are TODAY from 3:30 to 4:30 on the stage at VHS. Just show up and get your picture taken. This would be for those who were not here on the original picture date as well.
STUCO Badger Pause Graham Drive is on! BPAs will go head-to-head in a graham cracker collection drive. The winning BPA wins doughnuts during class! It will end on 10/30 at 11:32 am.
FFA speech practice Friday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s Room. Mr. Nollette will be here to answer questions as well. Speech’s due by Wednesday, Nov. 4.
FFA AgriScience project meeting Friday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Tinant’s room. Mr. Nollette will be here to answer questions as well.
Badger VB will play @ Kearney Catholic, 12:30pm, this Saturday for the C1-6 District Final
VES Halloween celebration reminders for Friday, Oct. 30. Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend!
With upcoming winter sports seasons - To promote a positive and safe environment during activities, all PreK-4th students need to remain with a Parent/Guardian, or seated in the gym when activities are in play. PreK-4th students are also not to be dropped off without adult supervision. VCS thanks everyone for their support of our extracurricular activities!