(Posted March 23, 2007)
Governor Culver Signs Anti-Bullying Bill
Iowa Governor Chet Culver signs the new anti-bullying law in a ceremony at Valley High School on Monday, March 5.

(Posted October 6, 2006)
Marching Band Spectacular
685 West Des Moines Community Schools band students in Grades 6-12 took to the field at Valley Stadium. The All District Marching Band Spectacular took place during half-time of the Valley High School football game on Friday, October 6.

(Posted August 21, 2006)
Fairmeadows Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Fairmeadow reopened for the 2006-07 school year after undergoing remodeling in 2005-06. Students attended classes at the former Rex Mathes Elementary School while work was completed on their building.

(Posted May 15, 2006)
Valley High School Mock Trial Team Wins National Championship

The 2006 Mock Trial Team from Valley High School was honored at a ceremony on May 15 at the school to celebrate their national championship win. The nine-member team competed against 43 other high school teams from around the United States in the national competition that concluded on Sunday, May 14 in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Valley students were victorious over teams from Oklahoma, Alabama, Idaho and Kentucky and then defeated Michigan in the championship for the national title.

Members of the 2006 Valley High School Mock Trial Team:

Elizabeth Barrent
Ella Doerge
Van Everett
Else Lyons
Amy Paul
Alex Salem
Philip Sandager
Tracey Shi
Nora Tobin

Coaches for the team include Maureen Tobin, Kathy Paul, Gordy Allen and Jim Holcomb.