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  • Lunch & Learn

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/29/2023

    We are hosting our first in a series of Lunch & Learns focusing on career pathways for students on Friday, October 6th during all lunch shifts (11:24-12:54). This one will focus on the Health Sciences pathways. We will have a variety of educational and business partners from central Iowa represented in the hallway area outside the lunchroom. Students can peruse the tables during their lunch shifts and talk with business representatives. A list of attendees is included below.

    MercyOne

    MercyOne Pharmacy

    Blank Children's Hospital

    WesleyLife

    Unity Point

    WDM Fire Dept.

    Iowa Army National Guard

    Integrative Counseling

    Community Support Advocates

    Mosaic

    Easter Seals

    Respite Connections

    DMACC Dental School

    +more...

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  • VHS Men's Swimming Pre-Season Meeting

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/27/2023

    Our pre-season kick-off meeting for parents and swimmers is scheduled for September 28, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria at Valley High School.  All previous swimmers, new swimmers, and guardians are asked to attend. At this meeting, you will hear from the coaches and the senior captains in addition to getting all the information for the year: schedules, apparel orders, breakfast signups, etc. Our swim caps need to be ordered by October 1, so we will also need to get names for the caps. If you can't make it, please contact us at: valleymensswimteam@gmail.com

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  • Attention Senior Cross Country Runners

    Posted by Counseling Center on 9/25/2023

    Attention Senior Cross Country Runners

     

    The VandeVenter Family Memorial Scholarship  is in memory of Valley student Carson VandeVenter and his love of running and Cross Country.   $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to one member of the Men’s CC team and one member of the Women’s CC team.  Students must be an active member of the VHS Cross Country Teams.  Applications can be found online on the Valley Counseling Web page or talk to Coach Trig.  The Deadline is October 6th.  

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  • Greenhouse Club Fall Mum Sale!

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/25/2023
    Welcome to fall! The Valley Greenhouse Club is having a mum sale this coming Saturday, next Monday, and next Tuesday. We will be selling mums of all different colors, yet supply is limited! All proceeds help the Greenhouse Club continue expanding, donate to community gardens, donate to local food pantries, and lead bi-weekly club meetings.
     
    The dates and times for our mum sale are as follow:
    - Saturday, 9/30, 10:00 to 2:00
    - Monday, 10/2, 3:20 to 5:00
    - Tuesday, 10/3, 3:20 to 5:00
     
    We look forward to seeing you!
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  • Picture Retake Day!

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/25/2023
    Lifetouch will be at Valley for picture retakes on Thursday, October 5 from 7:45 AM until 12:00 PM in the Staplin Performing Arts Center lobby.    Any students and staff who were not photographed or would like a photo retake, should plan to have their picture taken that day. Feel free to use the linked flyer.
     
     
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  • Yearbook: Senior Portraits and Recognition/Baby Ads

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/25/2023
    Yearbook: Senior Portraits and Recognition/Baby Ads
    Senior portraits must be submitted by Friday, October 27, 2023, for inclusion in the yearbook. Submission information and portrait requirements can be found at bit.ly/2024seniorportraitinfo. All other information can be found at bit.ly/2024seniorportraitfolder.
     
    Senior recognition ad early bird deadline is September 13 and final deadline is November 20. Early bird ad cost is $50.00 for a quarter-page ad and $100 for a half-page ad. After September 13, quarter-page ads increase to $60.00, and half-pages ads to $110. To design a quarter-page or half-page ad, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use VHS code 3694.
     
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  • UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS

    Posted by Counseling Center on 9/22/2023
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  • Lunch & Learn

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/22/2023

    We are hosting our first in a series of Lunch & Learns focusing on career pathways for students on Friday, October 6th during all lunch shifts (11:24-12:54). This one will focus on the Health Sciences pathways. We will have a variety of educational and business partners from central Iowa represented in the hallway area outside the lunchroom. Students can peruse the tables during their lunch shifts and talk with business representatives. A list of attendees is included below.

    MercyOne

    MercyOne Pharmacy

    Blank Children's Hospital

    WesleyLife

    Unity Point

    WDM Fire Dept.

    Iowa Army National Guard

    Integrative Counseling

    Community Support Advocates

    Mosaic

    Easter Seals

    Respite Connections

    DMACC Dental School

    +more...

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  • Student Scholarship Fund Homecoming Game Sponsorships!

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/19/2023
    It’s Homecoming week! We'd love to have you or your business be a football game sponsor during the 2022-2023 sports season. Honor your Tiger by being a sponsor for the Valley Homecoming Game on Friday. This is a great way to advertise your business and support our Tigers! All money raised goes to scholarships for graduating Valley seniors! Contact Kelli Moore at moorek@wdmcs.org for more information.
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  • VHS Men's Swimming Pre-Season Meeting

    Posted by Brooke McTavish on 9/19/2023

    Our pre-season kick-off meeting for parents and swimmers is scheduled for September 28, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria at Valley High School.  All previous swimmers, new swimmers, and guardians are asked to attend. At this meeting, you will hear from the coaches and the senior captains in addition to getting all the information for the year: schedules, apparel orders, breakfast signups, etc. Our swim caps need to be ordered by October 1, so we will also need to get names for the caps. If you can't make it, please contact us at: valleymensswimteam@gmail.com

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