Valley View High School

🩺 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Tara Miller 🩼 Nurse Miller works tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of our students and staff every day. Whether she’s providing care in a moment of need, keeping us up-to-date on health protocols, or offering a kind smile to those who visit the nurse’s office, her dedication makes a world of difference at VVHS. Thank you, Nurse Miller, for your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our school community. We appreciate you more than words can say! ⚕️

🚀 Rocket Science in Action! 🚀 Mrs. Bailey’s Accelerated Chemistry class took learning to the next level by making mini rockets! Students experimented with chemical reactions, calculating the perfect ratio of reactants to achieve maximum propulsion. They launched their rockets high in the cafeteria to see which rocket could soar the highest! Science, precision, and a whole lot of fun—what a blast!

After a snow day, Valley View High School physics students are jumping right back into hands-on learning!, They are designing bungee cords for Barbie, preparing for an epic bungee jump from the 2nd floor of the high school! 🪂 Students are calculating elastic potential energy and kinetic energy as part of their study on work, energy, and power.

❄️ Snow days aren’t just for the students! ❄️ Valley View High School faculty and their families are making the most of this winter weather! From sledding and snowball fights to cozy moments at home. Take a look at these fun snow day memories! Feel free to share your own snow day photos below—let’s see how the Blazer family is spending their day off! ⛄💙💛

📝Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Cecia Jones📖 This week we are highlighting one of our amazing Spanish teachers Mrs. Jones! We are so thankful for Mrs. Jones' dedication to teaching Blazers not only how to speak a second language but helping to inform them about other cultures!

The best gifts are worth the wait… like the 2025 Yearbook! 📚✨ Don’t miss out on capturing all the memories of this incredible year. 📱 Scan the QR code to set a text reminder or visit jostens.com/ybkgift to secure your copy today! 💡

📝📸 While students take one last day of the Winter Break teachers and staff enjoyed a collaboration day! The day was spent making last minute preparations as we prepare to start the second semester! 📚✂️

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow is the Deadline to Sign Up for the February 8 ACT! 🚨 📅 Sign up by tomorrow to take the ACT on February 8! 💻 Register here: https://my.act.org 💡 Bonus: When registering for the February test, students can get a copy of their answers, questions, and correct answers after the test. Use discount code FEBTIR at checkout! 📣 Note for VVHS Juniors: All Juniors will take the ACT for free on February 25 during school—no need to sign up!

Students and Mr. Creechs' class created their very own Mr. Creech robot! These students built "Mr. Creech" from the Vex V5 robotic equipment. He can roam the classroom and even has his own "Mr. Creech" face to watch students. This process took almost two weeks of building and testing to get everything to come together. 🤖💙💛

"Hooray" for the day! 🎉 On November 19, several Valley View High School students attended the "Spotlight on You" Job/Career Fair presented by Project Care and Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Cooperative. During the fair, the students were encouraged to go to each booth speak to them, and get their card stamped for the grand prize drawing. Valley View sophomore Sophia Otero was named the winner and was presented today with two $100 gift cards! Help us in congratulating Sophia!💙💛🎉

👩🏼‍🏫Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Becky Simino 🗓️ We are so grateful and honored to spotlight an important of our amazing office staff! Mrs. Becky ! An unsung hero that makes every day Valley View run just a little bit smoother! Thank you Mrs. Becky for all you do.💙💛

🎉 Success for Service! 🎉 The Valley View Rotary Interact Club hosted a blood drive and collected an amazing 37 units! 🩸 Thank you to all the generous donors who rolled up their sleeves to help save lives, and to our dedicated students for organizing this event. Your commitment to service continues to make The View proud! 💙💛

Valley View High School is dreaming of Christmas break! ❄️🎄 Students and staff wore their coziest pajamas today as we counted down the days until the holidays. 💤💙💛

Our AP World History students recently participated in an Enlightenment Coffeehouse discussion! ☕️✨ They enjoyed hot chocolate while diving into ideas from the 18th century and connecting them to today’s societal issues. 🧠💬 It was an engaging way to explore the philosophies that shaped our world then and still resonate now.

🎉 Congratulations to Ryan Mitchell! 🎉 The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently invited students across the state to participate in a special initiative. Students were asked to complete a questionnaire about duck hunting and how they would use a duck decoy. Today it was announced that Ryan Mitchell’s responses earned him a set of duck decoys! 🦆 These tools will not only enhance his outdoor experience but also deepen his understanding of wildlife management and sustainable hunting practices. A big thank you to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for fostering a love of nature and conservation among young Arkansans. Let’s celebrate Ryan’s achievement and continue supporting efforts to connect the next generation with the great outdoors!

Check out the December Announcements! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fQMXjI_bxnpFSgJS4gFNfbXgq4R0-SZjq5wkENwwomY/edit?usp=sharing

During the month of November Mrs. Counce's art classes set up a Gratitude Tree for students and staff to "Leaf" gratitude to things they are thankful for. We enjoyed watching the tree fill up with things that bring us joy! 💙💛

🎓 Attention, Seniors and Parents of Seniors! 🎓 Attention, Seniors and Parents of Seniors! FAFSA is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 School Year!🎓 If you're planning to attend college or career training next year, completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a MUST. This application determines your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans. 👉 Follow these easy steps to get started: Step 1: Create an FSA ID The FSA ID is your login to the FAFSA and other financial aid resources. Both the student and a parent need their own FSA ID. 🔗 Create your FSA ID here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Tips: Use an email address you check regularly. Students, DO NOT use your school-provided Blazermail account. Use a personal email you will have access to after graduation. Save your username and password in a safe place. Step 2: Gather Important Documents You’ll need: Social Security Numbers (student and parent(s)) 2023 Tax Returns (for you and your parents) W-2 Forms Records of untaxed income (if applicable) Driver’s license (optional) College list: Schools you plan to apply to Step 3: Fill Out the FAFSA Once you have your FSA ID and documents, you’re ready to complete the FAFSA. 🔗 Start the FAFSA here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Tips: Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import tax information quickly and accurately. Double-check your information before submitting. Step 4: Submit and Follow Up After submitting, you’ll get a confirmation email. Your FAFSA will be sent to the colleges you listed. Watch for follow-up emails from the colleges and respond promptly to any requests for additional information. 💡 Pro Tip: Complete your FAFSA early to maximize your financial aid opportunities! Don’t wait—the sooner, the better. 📞 Need help? Reach out to your school counselor or check out the free resources at https://studentaid.gov.

💙💛 Valley View Food Drive 💛💙 📢🎄Don't forget the annual Food Drive! The Valley View School District is preparing food baskets for families in need this holiday season.💙💛 High School-- breakfast bars and Pop Tarts We are heavily relying on donations to help feed our students over the Holiday break! 🌟 Winning class will receive a 1 hour lunch! 🌟 📅 Deadline for food donations: Friday, December 13 📍 Send all food items to school! 💵 Can’t donate food? You can still help! Make a monetary donation by clicking the link below: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yckdsypf 🎁 Thank you for your kindness and support! 🎁

📝Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Tina Foster📖 This week we are highlighting one of our amazing special education teachers Mrs Tina Foster. Mrs. Foster does an amazing job creating important relationships with her students and makes sure everyone is thriving to their fullest potential! We are so grateful to have her on our staff!💙💛