Valley View High School

🧬 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

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Heather Hutchison 🌟 We’re excited to recognize Mrs. Heather Hutchison from Valley View’s Science Department! Known for her fun and exciting labs, Mrs. Hutchison brings passion to Anatomy & Physiology, College Biology, and AP Environmental Science, inspiring students every day. Thank you, Mrs. Hutchison! 🔬📚🌎 #BlazerPride #VVHS

🎀 Flock a Friend & Support Breast Cancer Research! 🎀 Looking for a fun way to surprise friends AND contribute to an amazing cause? Join FCCLAs Flock a Friend fundraiser to support breast cancer research and support services! 🌸 Choose Your Flock Size: 🦩 Flock of 10 - $10 🦩 Flock of 20 - $20 🦩 Flock of 30 - $30 Here’s how it works: Send a flock of pink flamingos to your friend’s yard! Each flock comes with a "You’ve Been Flocked" sign and a letter explaining the fundraiser. After three days, they can keep the flock in place, pass it on to another yard, or simply enjoy the fun! 🔒 Worried about your yard getting flocked? Buy Flocking Insurance for only $15 to keep those flamingos away from your yard! Let’s spread some joy while making a difference! 💖 Scan QR code in the flyer for more details or reach out to any Valley View FCCLA member to participate. Together, let’s support FCCLA Flock Fighters and raise awareness for breast cancer! You may send cash/check to the high school or pay through Cheddar Up: https://flock-a-friend-51412.cheddarup.com/🎗️

📣 Valley View High School Reminder! 📣 Tomorrow, October 30, let's unite as a school and wear RED in support of Drug-Free Week! ❤️ Together, we can take a stand against substance abuse and show our commitment to healthy, drug-free lives.

Teachers left for the long weekend very happy... if you can't tell! Just a reminder that VVHS is out today and Monday, so we hope our students and staff enjoy the extra time off! Classes will resume on Tuesday! Take this opportunity to relax, catch up, and get ready for a great week ahead. 💙💛📚 https://youtu.be/l-0whGZMhWg?feature=shared

VVHS wore pink today to support Breast Cancer Awareness! 🎀💗 Proud to stand together and show our support! #BlazersInPink

📅 Important Upcoming Dates for Valley View High School! 📅 Attention, Blazer Parents and Students! Mark your calendars with these key events happening in the future:

🎀💗 Join Valley View School District on Wednesday, October 23 as VALLEY VIEW GOES PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗🎀 Let’s unite together, raise awareness, and show our support for those fighting, surviving, and remembering! 💖 Wear your pink and show that At Valley View, No One Fights Alone! 💪💕 #BlazerPride🔥🎗️💞

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Melissa Mayfield 🌟 Valley View High's history teacher, Melissa Mayfield, inspires students with her passion and creativity in the classroom. Thank you for your dedication and impact on our Blazers!

🎉 Congratulations to Bridger Wallace, our Valley View High School HOBY representative! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of Bridger for being selected to represent VVHS at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program. This opportunity highlights his leadership skills, dedication to service, and passion for making a difference. We know he will make our Blazer community proud!

Mrs. Counce and Mrs. Bruff’s AP Art & Drawing III students traveled to the Bradbury Art Museum located on the campus of ASU. Students viewed the current exhibition “Contemporary Classic” and will begin making their own inspired artworks to submit for competition. The Inspired Exhibition can be viewed in December and will have student work from all across the area!

VVHS Science Club is making a positive impact to clean our campus with a fall campus litter pick-up. By removing trash, we help protect habitats for local flora and fauna, promoting biodiversity. Overall, picking up litter is a simple yet impactful way to contribute to a healthier planet and community.

🌎✨ Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Mrs. Cecia Jones' Spanish II, III, and IV classes! ✨🌎 From September 15th to October 15th, we’ve been diving deep into the rich history and culture of Hispanic countries. My students researched influential Hispanic leaders and their contributions to global history, science, arts, and politics. We held a Gallery Walk where all the information was presented entirely in Spanish. Students read, reflected, and matched the details on their worksheets, reinforcing language and cultural understanding. As a creative tribute, we also researched Latin American countries and created a collaborative poster with their flags to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of every nation celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month. 🇲🇽🇪🇸🇨🇴🇦🇷

🎉 Happy Boss's Day and Principal's Month! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible leadership at Valley View High School! A huge thank you to: Crystal Cline, Principal – Your love for Valley View and your dedication to the Blazer family are unmatched! You bleed blue and gold, and your passion shines through in everything you do for our students and school. Jacob Lamberson, Assistant Principal – Your enthusiasm and Blazer spirit are contagious! Thank you for your tireless work in supporting both students and staff, always bringing energy and positivity to everything you do. Jason Manchester, High School Dean – Your commitment to keeping our school safe and secure ensures that Valley View is a positive environment where students can thrive. We are grateful for all you do to make Valley View High School an outstanding place to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙💛