Dear Seniors and Parents,
It’s finally here—the last stretch of senior year! 🎉 These next few weeks are filled with special traditions, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments we can’t wait to share with the Class of 2026.
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we’ve put together all the important dates and events below. Be sure to stay on top of deadlines, check your email often, and most importantly—soak it all in. This time goes by fast!
For all details, reminders, and expectations, please visit:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qdlz43wy55Yqubggx5o3xOjznC2iQ_KCvR1IG7p_wp4/edit?usp=sharing
2026 Important Senior Information
🎓 Senior Celebration Timeline
April 9–10
Senior Impact Presentations
April 15
Senior Slideshow Info Due
April 16
Cap & Gown Distribution
April 21
Pass the Torch (Football Field)
A special tradition with our kindergarten students! Parents are welcome to attend and sit in the bleachers.
April 22
Seniors’ Last Day
Be sure to check your email for important details!
April 23
Senior Semester Tests
April 27
Senior Assembly & Luncheon
Parents are invited—more information in the document above!
April 29
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Senior Walk through the District
May 3
GRADUATION DAY!
We are so proud of this incredible group of seniors and all they have accomplished. These final moments are meant to be celebrated—so show up, be present, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Let’s make these last weeks unforgettable! 💙💛
It’s finally here—the last stretch of senior year! 🎉 These next few weeks are filled with special traditions, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments we can’t wait to share with the Class of 2026.
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we’ve put together all the important dates and events below. Be sure to stay on top of deadlines, check your email often, and most importantly—soak it all in. This time goes by fast!
For all details, reminders, and expectations, please visit:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qdlz43wy55Yqubggx5o3xOjznC2iQ_KCvR1IG7p_wp4/edit?usp=sharing
2026 Important Senior Information
🎓 Senior Celebration Timeline
April 9–10
Senior Impact Presentations
April 15
Senior Slideshow Info Due
April 16
Cap & Gown Distribution
April 21
Pass the Torch (Football Field)
A special tradition with our kindergarten students! Parents are welcome to attend and sit in the bleachers.
April 22
Seniors’ Last Day
Be sure to check your email for important details!
April 23
Senior Semester Tests
April 27
Senior Assembly & Luncheon
Parents are invited—more information in the document above!
April 29
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Senior Walk through the District
May 3
GRADUATION DAY!
We are so proud of this incredible group of seniors and all they have accomplished. These final moments are meant to be celebrated—so show up, be present, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Let’s make these last weeks unforgettable! 💙💛
Before Spring Break, some of our seniors attended the Here2Hired Job Fair hosted by Always Jonesboro!
Students connected with local employers, explored career paths, and even had the chance to set up job interviews!
Experiences like this show the value of both entering the workforce and pursuing trade schools—real opportunities for a strong future. 💼
Join us for Valley View High School’s 3rd Annual Art Show this Thursday in the arena!
Family, friends, and students are all invited to come celebrate the incredible creativity of our artists. With over 200 pieces of artwork on display, you won’t want to miss the talent and hard work these students have poured into their creations.
We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished—come out and support them! 🎨
#ValleyViewArt #StudentArtists #SupportTheArts #HighSchoolArt #ArtShow
East had an incredible time at the 2026 EAST Conference!
Some of our East students attended and represented our program with excellence, creativity, leadership, and dedication.
A special congratulations to Maddox Beaver, who served on the Ambassador Leadership Team and was honored as the 2026 Lindsey Ball Parker Leadership Award recipient. Maddox was also selected as the very first EAST mascot, “The Big E,” a fun and well-deserved recognition.
We’d also like to celebrate Lily Kent, whose graphic design was selected as one of the first official EAST stickers and sold out within minutes in the EAST Gear Store!
We are incredibly proud of our students and all they accomplished at this year’s conference. 💙💛
🔥 It’s HERE! 🔥
The Valley View High School Lip Dub is back for year FOUR—and it’s EPIC! 🎤💙💛
So proud of the energy and school spirit in this one!
🎬 Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/5t4ZjwPMRHo
Valley View Choir is hitting all the high notes! 🎶
Superior ratings at CPA!
Also--
Congratulations to Gracie Ishie, Gabe Rodriguez, Madison Mixon, and Ava Little, who competed Sunday at Solo & Ensemble at Greene County Tech High School. Each student earned Superior ratings for their performances and qualified for State Solo & Ensemble!
We are so proud of these talented students for representing Valley View so well. Way to go, Blazers! 🔥🎤
Congratulations to the Valley View High School Quiz Bowl Team on winning the conference tournament this past Saturday! 🧠🏆
This victory marks four conference titles in the last five years for the team. William Crader was also named Tournament MVP—for the second year in a row!
The team is now looking forward to competing at the state tournament in April. Way to go, Blazers! 🔥
Our Blazer medical classes have been busy in the lab! 🩺
Medical Lab students practiced phlebotomy skills—learning needle safety, tying a tourniquet, locating a vein, and prepping for blood draws.
Meanwhile, Medical Terminology students dissected chicken wings to get a hands-on look at the muscular system.
Future healthcare pros in action! 🔬🔥
🎨 Art Class Spotlight 🎨
Mrs. Counce’s students explored light and shadow by drawing an egg, learning how small changes in lighting can create depth and dimension.
They’ve also filled the hallways with amazing candy drawings that look almost real enough to eat! 🍬 Great work by these talented artists while exploring photorealism by creating artwork inspired by their favorite candies. ! ✨
🚀 Physics class is on fire! Students designed water-powered rockets using 1200 mL of water and air pressure to see how high they could fly. 🐷💨 They’re also exploring circular motion by calculating the speed of their flying pigs. Hands-on learning at its best! ✨
Valley View High School is proud to recognize the students selected to attend Girls State and Boys State this summer! 🇺🇸
These week-long programs give students hands-on experience learning about leadership, government, and citizenship.
Girls State (May 24–29 at Harding University):
Kaylee Mann
Abbigail Askins
Ava Wheeler
Boys State (May 24–29 at the University of Central Arkansas):
Daniel Lee
Tyler Carver
Maverick Merryman
Congratulations! We are proud of these students for representing Valley View. ❤️💙
🧪💜 Chemistry + Kool-Aid = The Perfect Concentration! 💜🧪
In Mrs. Bailey’s Chemistry Lab, students put their knowledge of molarity to the test with a hands-on Kool-Aid Concentration Lab! By mixing different amounts of solute and solvent, we explored how concentration changes based on the ratio — and yes, we could definitely see (and smell!) the difference.
From light pink solutions to deep, rich purple mixtures, students calculated molarity, compared concentrations, and connected real-world examples to chemistry concepts. Who knew understanding moles per liter could be this colorful?
Learning is always sweeter in chemistry class! 💡
🚨 IMPORTANT – ACT Testing Tomorrow (March 3) 🚨
• All juniors will take the ACT beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• This exam is provided free of charge through the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Students must arrive at school ON TIME — testing will begin promptly.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Bring a positive attitude and be ready to do your best
We are excited for our Blazers to shine and show what they can do! 💙💛
• All juniors will take the ACT beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• This exam is provided free of charge through the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Students must arrive at school ON TIME — testing will begin promptly.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Bring a positive attitude and be ready to do your best
We are excited for our Blazers to shine and show what they can do! 💙💛
Students in Heather Hutchison’s AP Environmental Science class at Valley View High School have been busy in the lab testing water quality! 💧🌎
A great hands-on activity bringing environmental science to life!
Congratulations to our 2026 Miss Blazer Pageant winners! 👑✨
The Valley View Thespian Troupe did a fantastic job hosting this year’s Miss Blazer Pageant, and we are so proud of these students for representing Valley View with confidence, grace, and Blazer pride!
👑 Miss Blazer – Grantley Hughes
1st Alternate – Elizabeth Strickland
2nd Alternate – Taylor Gann
3rd Alternate – Maggie Moore
4th Alternate – Avrie Tice
Congratulations to each of these outstanding students on a wonderful evening! Thank you to the Valley View Thespian Troupe for continuing this special tradition and putting together such a great event for our school community. 💙💛🔥
🎭 Arkansas State Thespian Festival Recap — What an Incredible Weekend for Our Thespians! 🎭
Our students represented Valley View with outstanding talent, creativity, and dedication at the Arkansas Thespian Festival, and we could not be more proud of all they accomplished!
✨ Chosen to showcase our One Act Eurydice for the STATE
✨ Superior One Act: Eurydice
⭐ All-State Cast:
Josie Stevenson, Gavin Frangenberg, Noah Andrews, Gracie Ishie, Sophia Andrews, Madison Mixon, Catherine Terrell, Elizabeth Strickland
⭐ All-State Crew:
Lexee Moore
🎭 1st Place Group Costume Design:
Canon Frangenberg, Lexee Moore, Edie Swymn
🎶 Superior Group Musical
🥇 Superior Solo & 1st Place + State Showcase Musical Theatre Dance:
Gavin Frangenberg
🎤 Superior Duets:
Noah Andrews & Mia Caang
Ava Little & Maverick Merryman
🧵 Superior Costume Construction & State Runner-Up:
Canon Frangenberg
🎭 Superior Solo Acting:
Josie Stevenson
🏅 Honor Thespian:
Josie Stevenson
💰 $100,000 in Scholarship Offers Earned!
👏 Excellent Ratings:
Guilianna Carusso (Theatre Marketing), Abby Askins (Playwriting), Greta Wilson (Makeup Design), Elizabeth Strickland (Solo Acting), Sophia Andrews (Solo Musical), and Madison Mixon (Solo Musical)
From performance to production, these students continue to prove that the arts are alive and thriving at Valley View. Their hard work, passion, and countless hours of rehearsal truly paid off — and they made our school proud on the state stage!
Congratulations to all of our talented Thespians and directors on an unforgettable festival! 🎭
🎓 Valley View Seniors & Families — Local Scholarship Opportunities 🎓
We are excited to share the current list of local scholarships available to Valley View seniors! This Google Document includes all scholarships that have been committed so far — and we are incredibly thankful for the continued support of our booster clubs, local businesses, organizations, families, and the entire Valley View community for investing in our students’ futures. 💙💛
👉 View the Local Scholarship List here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rSi1Mk4THfse3_-AN1j1T6FAc1p5xh1tBEFCk4Ule3k/edit?usp=sharing
📌 Important Reminder:
Most local scholarships are due March 20 at 12:00 PM
Applications must be printed and turned in to the scholarship folders located in Mrs. Loebach’s office
Email submissions will not be accepted
There may still be additional scholarships added, so students should continue checking for updates!
We also want to share that it is not too late to sponsor a scholarship for a Valley View senior. If your business, organization, family, or graduating class would like to provide an opportunity for one of our students, we would love to help you make that happen.
📧 For more information, please contact
Jordan Loebach at jordan.loebach@valleyviewschools.org
Thank you again to everyone who continues to support our students and help make their next chapter possible! 🎓✨
We are excited to share the current list of local scholarships available to Valley View seniors! This Google Document includes all scholarships that have been committed so far — and we are incredibly thankful for the continued support of our booster clubs, local businesses, organizations, families, and the entire Valley View community for investing in our students’ futures. 💙💛
👉 View the Local Scholarship List here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rSi1Mk4THfse3_-AN1j1T6FAc1p5xh1tBEFCk4Ule3k/edit?usp=sharing
📌 Important Reminder:
Most local scholarships are due March 20 at 12:00 PM
Applications must be printed and turned in to the scholarship folders located in Mrs. Loebach’s office
Email submissions will not be accepted
There may still be additional scholarships added, so students should continue checking for updates!
We also want to share that it is not too late to sponsor a scholarship for a Valley View senior. If your business, organization, family, or graduating class would like to provide an opportunity for one of our students, we would love to help you make that happen.
📧 For more information, please contact
Jordan Loebach at jordan.loebach@valleyviewschools.org
Thank you again to everyone who continues to support our students and help make their next chapter possible! 🎓✨
📣 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines Are Coming Up!
If your student is planning to take the ACT, now is the time to register! ✅
🗓 Upcoming ACT Test Dates:
• April 11, 2026 — Registration Deadline: March 6, 2026
• June 13, 2026 — Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
• July 11, 2026 — Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026
💻 Valley View Testing Center Reminder:
There are ONLY 40 spots available for the computer-based ACT at the Valley View testing center — so sign up early if your student wants a computer testing spot!
Once those 40 computer spots are filled, students may still register, but paper testing will be the only option available.
💳 Need help signing up?
Students can bring a debit or credit card to the Counseling Office, and we will gladly help them complete registration during the school day.
*Students that qualify for free or reduced lunch for 2 free test waivers-- See Mrs. Loebach or Mrs. Williams for more information.
✏️ Important Reminder:
At this time, the ACT Writing and Science sections are NOT included in the composite ACT score.
Don’t wait until the deadline — let us help your student get registered and ready! 🎓
If your student is planning to take the ACT, now is the time to register! ✅
🗓 Upcoming ACT Test Dates:
• April 11, 2026 — Registration Deadline: March 6, 2026
• June 13, 2026 — Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
• July 11, 2026 — Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026
💻 Valley View Testing Center Reminder:
There are ONLY 40 spots available for the computer-based ACT at the Valley View testing center — so sign up early if your student wants a computer testing spot!
Once those 40 computer spots are filled, students may still register, but paper testing will be the only option available.
💳 Need help signing up?
Students can bring a debit or credit card to the Counseling Office, and we will gladly help them complete registration during the school day.
*Students that qualify for free or reduced lunch for 2 free test waivers-- See Mrs. Loebach or Mrs. Williams for more information.
✏️ Important Reminder:
At this time, the ACT Writing and Science sections are NOT included in the composite ACT score.
Don’t wait until the deadline — let us help your student get registered and ready! 🎓
Please join us for the 14th Annual CTE Dinner and Auction tonight in the High School Cafeteria. The dinner will start at 5pm with the auction to follow at 6pm. Meal tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit Valley View High School's Career and Technical Programs.
🚜🌾 Ag Appreciation Day at Valley View High School! 🌾🚜
Today was an amazing day as we celebrated Ag Appreciation Day with our fantastic Valley View High School students! We had the pleasure of inviting local agriculture professionals into our shop to see the incredible work our students are doing.
Our students had the opportunity to showcase their projects, share what they've been learning, and engage in some great conversations with industry experts. It was a wonderful chance for them to connect, ask questions, and build relationships within the agricultural community.
To wrap up the day, the Ag Department treated everyone to a delicious fish fry to show appreciation for all the support!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day special! We’re so proud of our students and the amazing things they’re learning.
Today was an amazing day as we celebrated Ag Appreciation Day with our fantastic Valley View High School students! We had the pleasure of inviting local agriculture professionals into our shop to see the incredible work our students are doing.
Our students had the opportunity to showcase their projects, share what they've been learning, and engage in some great conversations with industry experts. It was a wonderful chance for them to connect, ask questions, and build relationships within the agricultural community.
To wrap up the day, the Ag Department treated everyone to a delicious fish fry to show appreciation for all the support!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day special! We’re so proud of our students and the amazing things they’re learning.
