Valley View High School

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
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🧪 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! 💙💛💙

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! 💙💛🔥