Valley View High School

🎃🧁 Mrs. Wray’s Foods classes are getting festive today with a Halloween Cupcake Decorating War! Students are learning the elements of decorating while having a blast in the lab. Who will create the spookiest, sweetest masterpiece? 👻✨

🎃👻 Halloween is almost here! We asked Valley View students to share their favorite candy — and their answers did not disappoint 🍫🍬 Check out our spooky-sweet video to see what treats top the list!

👇 Watch now and comment your favorite candy! 🍭

https://youtu.be/gr4EDo3nFO4?si=ByxJ7Ndk89VFrMxJ

What an incredible season it’s been for our fall sports and activities! Our Blazer athletes have shown outstanding dedication, teamwork, and pride in every competition — representing The View in the best way possible! 🔥

🎾 Boys Tennis – TEAM STATE RUNNER-UP! (Ben Roper & Ben Hyneman brought home the STATE TITLE in doubles!)

🎾 Girls Tennis – TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS! (Bella Seeman – Singles Runner-Up, and Grace Hyneman & Kate Calhoon – STATE DOUBLES CHAMPIONS!)

⛳ Boys Golf – Congratulations to Callahan Reeves and Spencer St. Pierre for qualifying for the State Tournament!

⛳ Girls Golf – CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS and finished 3rd in STATE!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cross Country – Competing in the Conference Meet TODAY!

🏐 Volleyball – Advancing to Round 2 of the State Tournament TODAY!

🏈 Football – 7-1 overall (5-0 in conference) — with a BIG GAME this Friday vs. Nettleton and the conference title on the line!
Some of these seasons are still going strong, and we’re cheering loud for all of our Blazers as they finish out the fall! 💙💛

🌍💡 Mrs. Mayfield’s AP World History students recently wrapped up their “Autopsy of an Empire” projects! Each group brought history to life by illustrating famous figures from major land empires—complete with symbolic “wounds” that represented the causes of their decline. What a creative and memorable way to explore how great empires rose and fell! ⚔️📜

📚 Mrs. Kelly Findley’s 11th Graders have been busy diving into their Independent Reading Projects! Each student selected a book to read over the nine weeks and created a poster to present to the class — highlighting the plot, theme, characters, and meaningful quotes from their chosen story. ✨

Señor Políos class closed Hispanic Heritage month with a history event ! It was an amazing event to have our students display trifolds, and let the community know about the Hispanic Americans that have made differences! Salas grill provided support and food to bring it all together! 💙💛💙

Another big award for Hazim Ragab! Hazim won the Computer Science Student of Distinction (CSSoD) award. Hazim was 1 of 64 selected for the award and the only one from this side of the state. The Computer Science Student of Distinction (CSSoD) award recognizes outstanding high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate exceptional interest and potential in computer science and honors students who represent the future of computing innovation in Arkansas! 🖥️💙💛

🎓💼 College & Career Fair 2025 💼🎓 Our Valley View High School students had an incredible opportunity to explore future career paths and college options today at the College & Career Fair — proudly organized by our FFA and EAST students with the help of Mrs. McAlister and Mr. Morris! 💙💛 A huge thank-you to all of the organizations, colleges, and businesses who took the time to meet with our students and share valuable information about their programs and professions: St. Bernard’s Williams Baptist University Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center Heavy Equipment Operating Academy Active Duty ARMY Missouri State University ASU Newport – Energy Control Tech & Computer Networking Farmers & Merchants Bank Sonic Arkansas State University Crowley’s Ridge College NEA Baptist UAMS Arthur’s Beauty College Marines University of Arkansas Monticello – Forestry Arkansas Academy of Hair Design Medic One National Guard Workforce Services Nucor Yamato IBEW Hytrol Greenway JAPA Elite Welding TriState Trucking RIGGS CAT Farm Credit Cache River Valley Seed APEX Dental Jonesboro Parks & Rec Jonesboro Fire Department CWL Harding University 👏 We’re so proud of our FFA and EAST students — and thankful for Mrs. McAlister and Mr. Morris — for all their hard work in coordinating such a successful event that helps prepare our Blazers for bright futures ahead!

🎃👻 What a spooktacular night at Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃 We had such a great turnout of Valley View High School students volunteering their time and energy to make the night a success! 💙💛 A big shoutout to all the clubs and teams who helped bring the fun — PTSA • NHS • Thespians • Guitar Club • We The People • Spanish Club • Project Prevent • HOSA • Student Council • Cheer • Dance • and the Soccer Team with their spooky soccer fun! ⚽️🎃 From candy and costumes to smiles and community spirit, it was the perfect night of Blazer pride and service! 💙🍬

Dear Students and Parents,
We are excited to share the Valley View High School Class of 2026 Scholarship List! 🎓
This document (attached to this email) contains scholarship opportunities available to our seniors. Please note that this is an ongoing document—we will continue to update it throughout the year as new scholarships become available.

Local Scholarships will open in February and close on Friday, March 20th (the Friday before Spring Break). Be sure to mark your calendars and check back regularly for updates.

You’ll also notice links to Institutional Scholarships for various colleges and universities. Deadlines for these vary, so click the links provided to learn more about each school’s specific requirements and application process.

If a scholarship name is not hyperlinked, that means it is not yet open for applications for this year’s senior class.

We encourage all seniors to review this document often and apply for as many scholarships as possible.
Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rSi1Mk4THfse3_-AN1j1T6FAc1p5xh1tBEFCk4Ule3k/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Loebach at jordan.loebach@valleyviewschools.net

📣 Reminder, Blazers!

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st at 10:00 AM in the Fine Arts Center.

✨ Only new members and officers will attend the ceremony, but parents are welcome to join and celebrate this special occasion!

If you have any questions, please email kortnie.secrease@valleyviewschools.net
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🎉 Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing Valley View High School administration team! 🎉 From planning spirit-filled dress-up days to keeping academics and activities running smoothly, this crew works hard every single day to make life better for our Blazers! 💙💛

Mark your calendars, Blazers! Important dates!

🎶 The High School Choir had a fantastic day at All-Region! 🎵 We’re so proud of our talented students — 21 earned spots in the All-Region Honor Choirs, and 13 of those have qualified to audition for All-State in February! Way to go, Blazers! 💙💛🔥

Dear Parents and Guardians, Half of our seniors completed their FSA IDs on Wednesday, and the other half will finish theirs on Friday morning! The FSA ID serves as the student’s electronic signature for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and allows them to securely access and sign their financial aid forms online. Now it’s your turn! One parent will also need to create an FSA ID to complete the parent portion of the FAFSA. This should be the parent who filed the student on their 2024 tax return. Please create your FSA ID here: 👉 https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Steps to Create Your FSA ID: Click “Get Started.” Fill out the required personal information and answer the questions carefully. Do not use the same phone number or email address that your student used when creating their FSA ID. Each FSA ID must have unique contact information. Once complete, keep your username and password in a secure place—you’ll need it each year your student is in college. 💡 Very Important Tip: Start a note in your phone titled “FSA ID and FAFSA Info.” Record everything in that note—your username, password, security questions and answers, and any related details. Avoid taking a picture of your login info—it will get lost in your camera roll. You will need this information every year your child attends college or any postsecondary school to complete the FAFSA form. Creating your FSA ID now ensures your family is ready to complete the FAFSA smoothly when you begin the full application process. Here is the link to complete the FAFSA once you have completed the FSA ID portion: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!

🎓 College visits have been in full swing! We’ve had representatives from the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University on campus, speaking with our seniors and juniors about their futures, scholarship opportunities, and college life. Thank you to Mr. Crader, Mrs. Dorris, and Mrs. Cockrell for welcoming our guests into your classrooms and helping our students take the next step toward their goals! 💙💛

🌎 In Mrs. Heather Hutchison’s AP Environmental Science class, students are getting their hands dirty with soil testing! 🧪 They’re analyzing soil quality, fertility, and possible contamination to better understand how it impacts ecosystems, agriculture, and environmental health. 🌱🔬 Learning about the world starts right beneath our feet!

🎀💗 Valley View Goes Pink! 💗🎀
Every Wednesday in October, join Valley View School District as we GO PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Let’s come together as a community to raise awareness, show support, and honor those who are fighting, surviving, and remembering. 💖💪
Let’s start TOMORROW!

🎢 Things are getting thrilling in Mrs. Potter’s Physics class! Students put their knowledge of velocity and acceleration to the test by creating their own roller coasters. From twists and turns to loops and drops, these future engineers are making learning a wild ride! ⚡🎢

👑 Congratulations to our 2024 Valley View Homecoming Queen, Joann Kim! 👑 What a special night under the lights as we celebrated our beautiful Homecoming Court and crowned Joann as queen! Each of these amazing young women represented The View with grace, class, and Blazer pride. 💙💛 It was a night full of memories, tradition, and community spirit — one we won’t forget! ✨