🇺🇸 VCPS School Construction Report – Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day Edition)
First and foremost, we would like to show our appreciation and gratitude to the veterans and active military members on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service, bravery, and courage in providing us with our freedom.
The USA flag on display this week at the center of the construction project site is in honor of all veterans. In this report, we have highlighted the veterans who are helping to build our new school.
Please click on the link below to see an updated video flyover of the project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bbi99J4As
Additional information is available on our website at:
https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/construction-report
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at the District Office at 701-845-0483 ext. 0 or email josh.johnson@k12.nd.us.
🇺🇸 Thank you, Veterans!
First and foremost, we would like to show our appreciation and gratitude to the veterans and active military members on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service, bravery, and courage in providing us with our freedom.
The USA flag on display this week at the center of the construction project site is in honor of all veterans. In this report, we have highlighted the veterans who are helping to build our new school.
Please click on the link below to see an updated video flyover of the project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bbi99J4As
Additional information is available on our website at:
https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/construction-report
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at the District Office at 701-845-0483 ext. 0 or email josh.johnson@k12.nd.us.
🇺🇸 Thank you, Veterans!
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day | November 11
Today, Valley City Public Schools proudly recognizes and thanks all veterans, especially those within our VCPS family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
Reminder: No school today, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Today, Valley City Public Schools proudly recognizes and thanks all veterans, especially those within our VCPS family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
Reminder: No school today, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
🇺🇸 Reminder: No School Wednesday, November 11
Valley City Public Schools will have no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Valley City Public Schools will have no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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🇺🇸 Today's the Day!
Jefferson Elementary's 2nd grade students are excited to share their Veterans Day Music Program with our families, veterans, and community!
Join us today at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Gym as our students honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.
We hope to see you there!
Jefferson Elementary's 2nd grade students are excited to share their Veterans Day Music Program with our families, veterans, and community!
Join us today at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Gym as our students honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.
We hope to see you there!
🇺🇸 Jefferson Elementary's 2nd grade students would like to invite our families, friends, veterans, and community members to join them for their Veterans Day Music Program on Thursday, November 5th!
Performances will be held at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Gym.
Our students have been working hard to prepare a special program honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. We hope you can join us for this meaningful celebration as we come together to thank and recognize our veterans! 🇺🇸
Performances will be held at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Gym.
Our students have been working hard to prepare a special program honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. We hope you can join us for this meaningful celebration as we come together to thank and recognize our veterans! 🇺🇸
October 2026 Students of the Month
Congratulations to our October 2026 Students of the Month at Valley City Jr./Sr. High School!
7️⃣th Grade | Blake Kalmback
8️⃣th Grade | Zoey Johnson
9️⃣th Grade | Kayson Ziemba
1️⃣0️⃣th Grade | OnahJo Elton
1️⃣1️⃣th Grade | Mariah Frieze
1️⃣2️⃣th Grade | Iliana Viljoen
These students were nominated by staff for their hard work, respect for staff and peers, honesty and trustworthiness, and good attendance.
Congratulations to each of these students on this well-deserved recognition!
Congratulations to our October 2026 Students of the Month at Valley City Jr./Sr. High School!
7️⃣th Grade | Blake Kalmback
8️⃣th Grade | Zoey Johnson
9️⃣th Grade | Kayson Ziemba
1️⃣0️⃣th Grade | OnahJo Elton
1️⃣1️⃣th Grade | Mariah Frieze
1️⃣2️⃣th Grade | Iliana Viljoen
These students were nominated by staff for their hard work, respect for staff and peers, honesty and trustworthiness, and good attendance.
Congratulations to each of these students on this well-deserved recognition!
🌱 Small Greens, Big Learning!
Students at Jefferson and Washington Elementary recently explored microgreens through our Farm to School program!
Check out the story below! 🌱
Students at Jefferson and Washington Elementary recently explored microgreens through our Farm to School program!
Check out the story below! 🌱
Happy Halloween from Valley City Public Schools! 🎃👻
Our students had some fun showing off their Halloween costumes today! Check out the creativity and fun from around our schools!
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Our students had some fun showing off their Halloween costumes today! Check out the creativity and fun from around our schools!
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Looking for some new Hi-Liner gear? !
For the next 72 hours, accessories are 30% off at the VCPS Sideline Store!
The sale ends November 1, and the discount is automatically applied at checkout.
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For the next 72 hours, accessories are 30% off at the VCPS Sideline Store!
The sale ends November 1, and the discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Shop here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
🌙 Washington Elementary sixth graders are taking on the Build the Moon Challenge!
Students in Mrs. Enstad’s STEAM class are creating and testing their own lunar concrete while learning about real-world construction from Construction Engineers Superintendent Jordan Gleason.
Students in Mrs. Enstad’s STEAM class are creating and testing their own lunar concrete while learning about real-world construction from Construction Engineers Superintendent Jordan Gleason.
Cold weather is coming! ❄️
Stay warm and show your Hi-Liner pride with some new winter gear!
Get 15% OFF orders of $75 or more with code STAND15 at checkout.
This offer is only good through October 29th!
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Stay warm and show your Hi-Liner pride with some new winter gear!
Get 15% OFF orders of $75 or more with code STAND15 at checkout.
This offer is only good through October 29th!
Shop here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
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Go Hi-Liners!
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Go Hi-Liners!
🍂 REMINDER: No School Thursday & Friday!
Just a reminder that Valley City Public Schools will have no school this Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, for fall break.
We hope everyone enjoys the extra-long weekend!
Join us for an evening of music!
The VCHS Music Department invites you to their Fall Choral Concert on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 PM in the VCHS Theater!
Come out and support our talented Hi-Liner students! 🎵
Please Note: The concert will be held in the VCHS Theater. Door W6 will open at 6:30 PM for guests to enter. The HAC doors will not be open for this event.
The VCHS Music Department invites you to their Fall Choral Concert on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 PM in the VCHS Theater!
Come out and support our talented Hi-Liner students! 🎵
Please Note: The concert will be held in the VCHS Theater. Door W6 will open at 6:30 PM for guests to enter. The HAC doors will not be open for this event.
Looking for some new Hi-Liner gear? Valley City Hi-Liner T-shirts are 30% off! Now is a great time to grab a shirt and show your Hi-Liner Pride! 💙
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Wrapping Up School Safety Week at VCPS!
October 5–9 was School Safety Week, and throughout the week, our schools focused on the importance of safety, emergency preparedness, and working together to keep our students and staff safe.
Some of the areas highlighted this week included:
🚒 Fire Safety – Learning about fire prevention and emergency response.
🚓 Law Enforcement – Learning about the important role officers play in keeping our schools and community safe.
📞 911 Dispatch – Understanding when to call 911 and how dispatchers help during emergencies.
🏫 Emergency Preparedness – Reviewing school safety procedures and the importance of being prepared.
🚦 Traffic & Pedestrian Safety – Encouraging safe driving habits and reminding everyone to slow down in school zones.
A special thank you to our local firefighters, law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, and first responders throughout Valley City and Barnes County for their continued support and partnership with VCPS!
While School Safety Week is wrapping up, the safety of our students and staff remains a priority every day.
Thank you to everyone who helps keep our Hi-Liners safe!
October 5–9 was School Safety Week, and throughout the week, our schools focused on the importance of safety, emergency preparedness, and working together to keep our students and staff safe.
Some of the areas highlighted this week included:
🚒 Fire Safety – Learning about fire prevention and emergency response.
🚓 Law Enforcement – Learning about the important role officers play in keeping our schools and community safe.
📞 911 Dispatch – Understanding when to call 911 and how dispatchers help during emergencies.
🏫 Emergency Preparedness – Reviewing school safety procedures and the importance of being prepared.
🚦 Traffic & Pedestrian Safety – Encouraging safe driving habits and reminding everyone to slow down in school zones.
A special thank you to our local firefighters, law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, and first responders throughout Valley City and Barnes County for their continued support and partnership with VCPS!
While School Safety Week is wrapping up, the safety of our students and staff remains a priority every day.
Thank you to everyone who helps keep our Hi-Liners safe!
Hi-Liner Pride Friday at Washington Elementary!
Washington Elementary is bringing some extra excitement to Hi-Liner Pride Fridays!
Each Friday, students who are at school AND wearing their Hi-Liner gear will have a chance to win a prize! Student names are entered into a random wheel, and one lucky winner is selected.
🎉 Congratulations to Brayden Berg, our first Hi-Liner Pride Friday winner! Brayden was sporting his Hi-Liner gear today and took home the prize!
Don't forget to wear your Hi-Liner gear every Friday for your chance to win!
And here's a little hint from Mr. Lueck — you never know when there might be a surprise drawing just for showing up to school! 👀
Go Hi-Liners! 💙
Washington Elementary is bringing some extra excitement to Hi-Liner Pride Fridays!
Each Friday, students who are at school AND wearing their Hi-Liner gear will have a chance to win a prize! Student names are entered into a random wheel, and one lucky winner is selected.
🎉 Congratulations to Brayden Berg, our first Hi-Liner Pride Friday winner! Brayden was sporting his Hi-Liner gear today and took home the prize!
Don't forget to wear your Hi-Liner gear every Friday for your chance to win!
And here's a little hint from Mr. Lueck — you never know when there might be a surprise drawing just for showing up to school! 👀
Go Hi-Liners! 💙
📞 Learning About 911 & Staying Safe!
As part of School Safety Week, our students welcomed Tabitha Knight from Barnes County Dispatch and SRO Sean Hagen into the classroom!
Students learned about what dispatchers do, the importance of knowing your location in an emergency, when and how to call 911, personal safety, and how to recognize unsafe situations.
Thank you, Tabitha and SRO Hagen, for spending time with our students and helping them learn these important safety skills!
As part of School Safety Week, our students welcomed Tabitha Knight from Barnes County Dispatch and SRO Sean Hagen into the classroom!
Students learned about what dispatchers do, the importance of knowing your location in an emergency, when and how to call 911, personal safety, and how to recognize unsafe situations.
Thank you, Tabitha and SRO Hagen, for spending time with our students and helping them learn these important safety skills!
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences Continue Tonight!
There’s still time to stop in and visit with your student’s teachers! Join us tonight, Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00–7:00 PM for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
There’s still time to stop in and visit with your student’s teachers! Join us tonight, Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00–7:00 PM for Parent-Teacher Conferences.