Valley View High School

🎉 Student of the Month & Teacher of the Month! 🎉 ✨ Student of the Month: Kaitlyn Her teachers describe her as hardworking, helpful, attentive, and always kind — a bright spot in their day and a friend to everyone. We’re proud of you, Kaitlyn! 💛💙 ✨ Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Counce Students say her class is fun, she’s bubbly and encouraging, and she makes them feel like true artists. Thank you, Mrs. Counce, for creating such a positive and inspiring space! 🎨💛

Our College U.S. History students had an awesome opportunity today! 🎓✨ Mr. Crader’s classes toured A-State and got a real look at life as a college student — from checking out the dorms, to eating in the cafeteria, to meeting with several department chairs about future degree options. They even spotted a few Blazer alums walking across campus! 💙💛🔥

💙💛 Science was busy at The View last week! 💛💙 Our Science Club kicked off the day with a paper airplane contest, and we had so much fun watching everyone test out their best designs. Congrats to our winners: 🏆 Cooper Cain 🏆 Gabe Campbell Our College Biology students also got hands-on with shark dissections. They even saw how the oil-rich liver helps sharks stay afloat—such a cool way to connect what they learn in class to real life!

We are so excited for our Dodgeball Tournament coming up Monday and Tuesday! This is always a fun event, but the most important part is why we do it — to help provide food items for students right here in our own school district. Your donations make a HUGE difference, and we appreciate every single one.

To participate, here’s what you need to know:

If you are PLAYING dodgeball: Bring 2 approved food items

If you want to WATCH dodgeball: Bring 1 approved food item

If you want to attend BOTH days: You must bring an item for each day

Approved items:

Mac & cheese cups

Packages of peanut butter & crackers

Boxes of granola bars

Cans of SpaghettiOs or ravioli

Soup cans

Before entering the gym, your name MUST be signed off to show you donated.

📌 If you already have your items today, you can:

Drop them off in the counseling office, OR

Bring them to lunch and get your name signed off for attendance

We celebrated our fall sports and extracurricular seasons with a Fun Lunch on Thursday—and it did not disappoint! 🎉💙💛 Students enjoyed an hour-long lunch, games, and plenty of Blazer spirit. From friendly competition to lots of laughter, it was the perfect way to celebrate all the hard work and success of our fall teams, band, and choir.

🎉💙💛 Blazer Spirit Shines Bright! 💛💙🎉 Our Valley View Spirit Teams have had an incredible season so far! 💃 Dance Team: They’ve dominated the floor this year with: • 3️⃣ - 1st Place Pom • 3️⃣ - 1st Place High Kick • 2️⃣ - 1st Place Jazz • 1️⃣ - 2nd Place Jazz 🏆 High Point Jazz Award They’ve had an amazing run and are headed to STATE this weekend! Let’s cheer them on as they take the stage one final time this season! 📣 Cheer Team: Our Blazer Cheerleaders have had an equally strong start with: • 🥇 Two 1st Place Finishes in 5A • 🏆 One Grand Champion Title • 💥 Jump Winner, Tumbling Winner, and Overall Cheer Score Winner We’re so proud of these hardworking athletes who bring the energy, spirit, and pride to everything they do. Let’s go, Blazers! 💙💛🔥

Miss Blazer Pageant Registration is Open!

It’s time to register for the 2026 Miss Blazer Pageant!
Join us for a fun evening celebrating confidence, poise, and Valley View spirit.

Pageant Dates:

January 26 at 7:00 PM — 5th–12th Grade

January 27 at 6:00 PM — Pre-K–4th Grade
Location: Fine Arts Center

Pageant Rehearsal:

January 22 from 5:45–7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center
(Contestants will receive their packet and contestant number at rehearsal.)

Register Online: https://forms.gle/tbVpmx3j6FTyQqDYA
Pay Online: https://2026-miss-valley-view-blazer-pageant.cheddarup.com

Entry Fee: $30
Entry Deadline: January 9, 2026

Questions? Email dana.bruff@valleyviewschools.net

This week, we welcomed Justin Rucker, Head of Technology at KAIT 8, to our Digital Cinema program! Mr. Rucker shared insights into the many different career paths available in the world of broadcasting and technology. He also gave a fascinating hands-on presentation on how waves work—showing students the science behind how we see and hear the news every day. A huge thank-you to Mr. Rucker for inspiring our students and giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the technology that keeps our local news running!

Hi everyone,

The next ACT test date is Friday, December 13! Here’s what you need to know:

On-time registration deadline: Friday, November 7

Late registration deadline: Monday, November 24 (extra fee)

Score release: Begins around December 30

💳 How to Register:

You can sign up in the counseling office using a debit or credit card,
or register on your own at act.org
.

🧪 Update:
The Science and Writing portions are optional — not required. Skipping these sections can save you both time and money on your registration.

If you have questions or need help signing up, stop by the counseling office!

🚨 Reminder: Once Your Child Turns 16! 🚨

When your child turns 16, it’s time to make sure their Meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine is up to date. 💉

Meningococcal disease can spread quickly and become very serious, but vaccination is the best way to protect your child and our school community.

✅ What to do:

Check your child’s immunization record with their healthcare provider.

If the vaccine is needed, schedule an appointment soon.

Send proof of vaccination to the school nurse by December 19, 2025 (drop off, fax, or email).

❓ Not sure if your child is up to date? Contact Nurse Tara for help!

Thank you for helping keep our students safe and healthy! ❤️

📞 (870) 932-3737 ext. 104
📧 tara.miller@valleyviewschools.net

What an incredible fall season it’s been for our Fine Arts programs! Our talented Blazers have shown dedication, creativity, and pride in every performance — representing The View in the best way possible! 🎭🎶

🎺 Blazer Band – What a season!
🏆 Class Champions & Reserve Grand Champions at the Union City Invitational (9/27) and Midsouth Classic (10/4)
🌟 National Circuit Debut on 10/11
🎶 Straight Superior Ratings at Region Assessment (10/21)
🥈 2nd Place in Class & 6th Overall at the Paragould Marching Invitational (10/25)
The band heads to STATE tomorrow at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock — performing at 4:30 PM! 💙💛


🎭 Valley View Theatre Department – What a spotlight season it’s been!
🎟️ Opened the season with Arsenic and Old Lace in October
🎭 Preparing to perform Eurydice at the State One-Act Competition
🕵️‍♀️ Rehearsing the upcoming Black Box production, Murder is a Game, opening this December.
⭐ Celebrating 27 new inductees into the Thespian Troupe!


🎶 Valley View Choir – Our singers have had an amazing season of music!
🌟 23 students made all-region, with 13 qualifying to audition for All-State!
🎵 Their talent and dedication continue to make our school proud as they prepare for upcoming performances. 💙💛

Dear Seniors and Parents, We will be taking senior composite pictures this week! 📅 Picture Schedule: Wednesday, November 5 – Girls Thursday, November 6 – Boys 👕 What to Wear: Girls: Tank top Boys: White shirt 💲 Cost: $10 (Cash or check made payable to Terry Smith) All seniors will have their picture taken, so please make sure to be present and dressed appropriately on your assigned day.

🎓 Our seniors took part in the Arkansas Application Campaign, a statewide event that helps students take the next step after high school—whether that’s applying to college, technical school, or the military! We’re so proud of our students for planning their futures and taking charge of what comes next. 💙💛

🎃🧁 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! 💙💛💙