Valley View Public Schools

🌞🌑 Our fourth-grade students have been diving deep into the wonders of the total solar eclipse!😎 They explored the science and magic behind this awe-inspiring celestial event.🌟🔭 #BlazerPride

☀️🕶️As a reminder, Valley View School District campuses will be closed for in-person instruction on Monday, April 8. This date will be an Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) day to ensure the safety of all students and staff with the projected impacts on traffic before and during dismissal time and due to the impact closures of other facilities have had on district staff available to report to work. A special thank you to Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas for providing the ISO-certified glasses for faculty and staff to experience the eclipse off campus.😎 Instructional activities and resources are posted on our district website and linked below for you to supplement activities you may have planned with your families.🌖💫 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/mp7v6mbn #BlazerPride

🌞⚫️Our PreK students are gearing up for the solar eclipse as they explore the wonders of the sun and moon!😎 #SolarEclipseExcitement#BlazerPride

We are proud to present our Blazer NEWS! 🎉 Each week two Blazers will be recognized as Newk’s Extra Worthy Students (NEWS) to celebrate the hard work of students who achieve at a high-level in the classroom, while also participating in extracurricular activities! A special thank you to Newk's Eatery for sponsoring this achievement and providing free meals for these students! Congratulations to Reese and Dylan!💙💛 #BlazerPride

From Blazer grads to Blazer teachers, we are thankful to have our hometown educators like Ms. Lyndsey Rich! Lyndsey is a 2006 graduate of Valley View High School. She has been teaching for 10 years and is currently the Medical Academy teacher at the high school. Lyndsey’s favorite memories of being a student at Valley View include being captain of the dance team, being in the first musical in the Fine Arts Center with Mr. Gunter playing Gaston, playing volleyball for Coach McGee, lunch table friendships, and basketball homecoming activities. #TeamBlazer #Blazergrads

🌟 Special guests alert! Today, our first-grade students had the privilege of learning about the solar eclipse from none other than local celebrities Aaron Castleberry and Ryan Vaughan! 😎☀️🌎

📚 It's National School Librarian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Let's give a round of applause to our incredible library media specialists for their dedication to promoting literacy and learning! 👏🏻📖 #BlazerPride

🕰️ Don’t forget the basics! Our third grade students are sharpening their skills with analog time. From hour hands to minute hands, every tick matters! ⏰ #BlazerPride

🌟 It's National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟A huge shoutout to all the amazing paraprofessionals at Valley View! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the Blazer family!💙💛 #BlazerPride

🚗🔬 Our physical science students took their learning to the next level by constructing ramps and using toy cars to calculate speed and momentum! 📏💨 #BlazerPride

📚 Mrs. Shannon Wilson’s third grade class is diving into the fascinating world of history! 🌟 Our students are researching and crafting biographies of famous historical figures in social studies.📝✨ #BlazerPride

🥚🔍 Our first grade students had an egg-citing time on Friday! They discovered eggs filled with plastic coins, helping them practice counting and identifying different coins. Learning through fun activities is always a great time! 🐣💰 #BlazerPride

Are you looking for a fun Easter activity with the family? Will the peep float or sink? 🐰💦 #BlazerPride

🐰🎩 Hop into Easter with our adorable bunny hats! Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, family, and lots of chocolate treats! 🌷🐣 #BlazerPride

🐣Our students were so inspired by 'Horton Hatches an Egg' that they decided to sit on their eggs too! They were thrilled when they found a little peep had hatched the following day! 🌟 #BlazerPride

The Valley View School District has continued to monitor the latest local event plans, district staffing data, and updates from local and state officials regarding the Total Solar Eclipse that will occur in our area on April 8, 2024. Based on our review of all current data, Valley View School District campuses will be closed for in-person instruction on Monday, April 8. This date will be an Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) day to ensure the safety of all students and staff with the projected impacts on traffic before and during dismissal time and due to the impact closures of other facilities have had on district staff available to report to work. Next week each student will be provided ISO-certified glasses to bring home to experience the eclipse off campus. Instructional activities and resources will be posted on our district website to supplement other eclipse activities Blazer families may have planned for this date. The district appreciates your understanding of this decision as area plans have continued to evolve in preparation for the event.

We are proud to present our Blazer NEWS! 🎉 Each week two Blazers will be recognized as Newk’s Extra Worthy Students (NEWS) to celebrate the hard work of students who achieve at a high-level in the classroom, while also participating in extracurricular activities! A special thank you to Newk's Eatery for sponsoring this achievement and providing free meals for these students! Congratulations to Sydney and Jagger!💙💛 #BlazerPride

Take a look at these bunny illustrations by our Valley View PreK students that are sure to bring a smile to your face.🐰💫 #BlazerPride

From Blazer grads to Blazer teachers, we are thankful to have our hometown educators like Mrs. Dana Bruff! Dana is a 2017 graduate of Valley View High School. She has been teaching for three years and is currently the 7-12 grade theater, photography, and AP art teacher.  Dana’s favorite memories of being a student at Valley View are performing in plays with her lifelong friends, traveling to New York with choir and the International Thespian Festival with the Thespian Troupe, and making art in the art room. She is thankful for the amazing educators at Valley View who shaped her into who she is today.   #TeamBlazer #Blazergrads

Join us tonight at Valley View High School's Art Show from 5:30pm-7pm in Blazer Arena! Get ready to be amazed by the incredible talent of our students! 💙💛🎨 #BlazerPride