Valley View High School

🎉🏈 Our Valley View Blazer Football players and coaches have been putting in the work this week as they prepare for the semifinals this Friday! 💪🔥 After today’s practice, they enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch, thanks to the Football Booster Club! 🍖🍴 Let’s keep the energy up as we cheer them on to victory this Friday! 💙💛

This week, our VVHS Admin Team showed their thankfulness for our amazing faculty by setting up a Hydration Station! 💧 Teachers got to refresh and recharge with a variety of flavorful waters to help finish out the week before Thanksgiving break. We’re so grateful for the hard work and dedication of our faculty—they pour so much into our students every day.

🎓 VVHS Seniors Taking the First Step Toward Their Future! 🎓 Today, our seniors had the opportunity to sign up for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship—a fantastic chance to fund their college journey! 📚💰 Check out these photos of our seniors getting it done! 📸 💡 Scholarship Breakdown: • 4-Year Institutions: • $1,000 freshman year • $4,000 sophomore year • $4,000 junior year • $5,000 senior year • 2-Year Institutions: • $1,000 freshman year • $3,000 sophomore year To qualify, students must have an ACT composite score of at least 19 (or an equivalent score on another test) and plan on attending a school in the state of Arkansas! If students scored a 32 on their ACT-- they were given the chance to sign up for The Governor's Distinguished Scholarship. A highly competitive scholarship in Arkansas that provides up to $10,000 per year for graduating high school seniors. We’re so proud of all our seniors taking this big step toward their academic goals! #VVHS #ArkansasScholarships #CollegeBound #FutureLeaders #SeniorSuccess

🏈 Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Sean Cockrell 📋 This week we are highlighting our Head Football Coach; Sean Cockrell. Coach Cockrell is a vital part of the VVHS staff and we are greatful that he is on our team! This past Friday Coach Cockrell reached career win number 75, this is a good time to remind you to come join us this Friday as he goes for #76 in round two of the 5A state playoffs! Thank you Coach Cockrell for being a leader and role model on the field and in the classroom! 💙💛

Last chance to complete the form to thank a VVHS faculty member! Link: https://forms.gle/iSM73wyVdfYxLPd6A 🦃✨ Faculty Appreciation Alert! ✨🦃 As we celebrate the season of gratitude, take a moment to give a shoutout to a faculty member at Valley View High School who has made a positive impact on you or your family! 🍁📚 Whether it's a teacher, coach, or staff member who has gone above and beyond, we want to hear all about them!

🎓 Important Update for Juniors & Seniors! 🎓 Brown’s Graduation was here yesterday talking about class rings for our Juniors and cap & gowns for our Seniors. If you missed it, don’t worry—they’ll be back on Wednesday, November 20 to take cap & gown measurements and collect deposits! 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 20 • Juniors: Learn more about your class ring options! • Seniors: Get measured for your cap & gown and make your deposit. If you need packets with more info, they’re available outside the office. Be sure to stop by and get everything you need to be ready for graduation! ✨

✨ 10th grade students just finished their Renaissance unit in Mr. Waleszonia's class where they explored the era’s legendary artists, writers, and thinkers—and even brought one of Leonardo da Vinci’s unbuilt ideas to life: the helical air screw! A fun, hands-on way to dive into da Vinci’s genius! 🚀

📐 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Kortnie Secrease ✏️ We're so lucky to have Mrs. Secrease as a Pre-Calculus teacher here at Valley View High School! Her dedication to teaching and her ability to make advanced math concepts accessible and engaging is what she does best. She goes above and beyond every day, always encouraging her students to reach their highest potential. 🙌 Thank you, Mrs. Secrease, for all that you do and for making Valley View a place where learning Math is fun!💙💛

📚✨ Last week, our CTE classes hosted an incredible College and Career Fair for Valley View High School students, helping them explore future opportunities and make informed decisions about their future college plans and careers! It was inspiring to see our Blazers taking steps toward their dreams with the guidance of professionals from various fields. A huge THANK YOU to all the local businesses and colleges that joined us! Your support and expertise mean so much to our students as they shape their paths forward. Together, we’re lighting the way for our Blazers’ bright futures! 🔥💙💛

📸 Honoring Our Heroes: Valley View High School Veterans Day Ceremony 🇺🇸 Today, our students came together to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans at the annual Valley View High School Veterans Day ceremony. Students shared inspiring stories and service records of several veterans from our community and beyond, reminding us of the bravery and dedication of those who have served our country. The Valley View High School band and choir added a special touch with their heartfelt performances. Thank you to our veterans, families, and everyone who joined us to pay tribute. We are proud to stand together as a community in gratitude for those who have given so much for our freedom. #ThankYouVeterans 🇺🇸 💙💛

🦃✨ Faculty Appreciation Alert! ✨🦃 As we celebrate the season of gratitude, take a moment to give a shoutout to a faculty member at Valley View who has made a positive impact on you or your family! 🍁📚 Whether it's a teacher, coach, or staff member who has gone above and beyond, we want to hear all about them! Link to form: https://forms.gle/RdMRGndS86iuUEwc8 Fill out the Google Form to let us know who you’re thankful for, and we’ll share your words of appreciation with our amazing team throughout the month of November! Let’s show our Blazer family how much they mean to us! 💙💛 #ThankfulForTeachers #BlazerPrid

During Hispanic heritage month Señor Polío's Spanish I and 2 classes had Tri-Fold presentation event on Hispanic Americans that has inspired and influenced the USA!💙💛

📜 Exploring the Rise and Fall of Empires in Mrs. Mayfield's AP World History Class! 🌍 Our AP World History students have been diving into the "anatomy" of early modern empires! They researched each empire’s political structure, culture, and economy, along with the factors that led to its decline. Then they brought history to life with creative, life-sized posters representing each empire, complete with "wounds" symbolizing the causes of their downfall. It’s incredible to see our students making these connections and bringing history to life! Way to go, Mrs. Mayfield’s class! 💡📚

🧬 Student Engagement Alert! 🧬 Our Biology students in Mrs. Coats' and Ms. Phillips' classes have been busy bringing the DNA system to life! Using real objects, they've created incredible DNA models that showcase their understanding of genetics in a hands-on way. The students stepped up to participate in a mini "election," casting their votes for the best DNA projects in each class!

🎥 Spotlight on Taylor Settlemoir! 🎾 We're so grateful for Mr. Settlemoir's dedication and innovation at Valley View High School! As the teacher of our Digital Cinema classes and the mastermind behind the Blazer News Network, he’s responsible for bringing Blazer pride right to our screens. From streaming games and events to building up our YouTube channel, his work lets the whole community stay connected and up-to-date. And let’s not forget—he also coaches our state winning tennis team with passion and expertise! Thank you, Mr. Settlemoir, for all you do to make Valley View shine!

🗳️ VVHS Mock Election Day! 🗳️ Today, our VVHS students got a hands-on experience in civic engagement through a mock election! 🏫 They cast their votes and took part in meaningful discussions about political parties and the voting process. Such a fantastic way for students to learn about the democratic process and explore the importance of informed voting! 📚 🇺🇸

Congratulations to William Crader and Andrew Boots who were selected to be members of the 2024-2025 Congressional Youth Cabinet for Senator John Boozman. William and Andrew represented Valley View last week in Little Rock to begin the process of sharing legislative ideas for solutions to issues that impact Arkansas youth.

🎃👻 In Valley View High’s spook-tacular science and medical classes, Ms. Rich and Mrs. Bailey cast a spell of learning this Halloween! 🧛‍♂️💉 Ms. Rich’s Medical Terminology class got hands-on creating realistic "wounds" to explore the layers of the skin, wound types, and the body's incredible healing process. From fake bruises to lacerations, they’re mastering medical terms and special effects! 🧪💀 Meanwhile, Mrs. Bailey’s science students dived into the "elements" of spooky science by forming ionic compounds, deriving formulas, and naming their creations—it’s electrifying! Learning has never been so thrilling!

Valley View showed up in red today to support Drug-Free Week! ❤️ Let’s keep making positive choices, Blazers! 💪

🏃‍♂️🎃 Get ready to lace up and join us for "It's A Graveyard Dash! 5K & Fun Run" on November 2 at 7:30 AM! 👻🕷️ This Halloween-themed race promises to be a spooktacular event, with fun costumes, festive decorations, and a course full of thrills and chills. 🏁🦇 You can register through the Cheddar Up QR code on the flyer or with this link: https://2nd-annual-5k-fun-run-graveyard-dash.cheddarup.com All proceeds will benefit our high school’s HOSA, FCCLA, and EAST programs, supporting students in health sciences, family and consumer sciences, and service-learning classes. Your participation helps our students thrive! 🎓💪 📅 Date: November 2 🕢 Time: 7:30 AM 🏃‍♀️ Location: Valley View High School 👻 Costumes encouraged! Register now and bring your friends for a frightfully fun morning. Let’s dash for a great cause! 🏴‍☠️🎃 #GraveyardDash #5KFunRun #HalloweenRun #HOSA #FCCLA #EAST #SupportOurStudents