Reminder: There is no school on Monday, September 2.
Enjoy the long weekendβweβll see everyone back on Tuesday! πΊπΈπ
Enjoy the long weekendβweβll see everyone back on Tuesday! πΊπΈπ

ππ€ Show Your Hi-Liner Pride! π€π
Fridays are Hi-Liner Pride Days! π
Weβre encouraging all students, staff, families, and fans to wear their Hi-Liner gear every Friday to show support for our teams, schools, and community.
Letβs fill our halls, classrooms, and stands with Hi-Liner colors β every Friday, all year long!
Fridays are Hi-Liner Pride Days! π
Weβre encouraging all students, staff, families, and fans to wear their Hi-Liner gear every Friday to show support for our teams, schools, and community.
Letβs fill our halls, classrooms, and stands with Hi-Liner colors β every Friday, all year long!

πΈ Picture Day Reminder β This Friday!
Picture Day for Jefferson Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Valley City High School is tomorrow, Friday, August 29, 2025.
Make sure your student is ready to smile! π
Check out the flyer for more details or contact your school with questions.
Picture Day for Jefferson Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Valley City High School is tomorrow, Friday, August 29, 2025.
Make sure your student is ready to smile! π
Check out the flyer for more details or contact your school with questions.



π₯ Weβre Back for Another Season of Streaming! πΆπππΊ
The Hi-Liner Activity Network is your home for ALL Kβ12 athletics and concerts this school year.
πΊ Watch live or catch replays anytime β just head to YouTube and search: Hi-Liner Activity Network.
https://www.youtube.com/@valleycityhi-lineractiviti9057
Stay connected and never miss a moment of Hi-Liner pride! π
The Hi-Liner Activity Network is your home for ALL Kβ12 athletics and concerts this school year.
πΊ Watch live or catch replays anytime β just head to YouTube and search: Hi-Liner Activity Network.
https://www.youtube.com/@valleycityhi-lineractiviti9057
Stay connected and never miss a moment of Hi-Liner pride! π


Homecoming is right around the corner!
Grab your 2025 Hi-Liner tee now and show your school spirit π
Place your order here: hilinerhoco.square.site
Deadline to order is September 2!
Grab your 2025 Hi-Liner tee now and show your school spirit π
Place your order here: hilinerhoco.square.site
Deadline to order is September 2!

πΈ Picture Day β Friday, August 29, 2025
Picture Day for Jefferson Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Valley City High School will be held on Friday, August 29!
For more information, check out the flyer!
Picture Day for Jefferson Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Valley City High School will be held on Friday, August 29!
For more information, check out the flyer!



Your Hi-Liner Game Day Look Starts Here! ππ₯
The new school year is almost here β thereβs no better time to grab Hi-Liner gear for the whole family!
From hoodies to tees to caps, Sidelineβs Back-to-School Sale has you covered.
For one week only:
20% OFF everything
Aug. 18 β Aug. 24
Use Code: GAMEON20 at checkout
β³ Hurry, the sale ends Aug. 24 at 11:59 PM!
π Shop now: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
The new school year is almost here β thereβs no better time to grab Hi-Liner gear for the whole family!
From hoodies to tees to caps, Sidelineβs Back-to-School Sale has you covered.
For one week only:
20% OFF everything
Aug. 18 β Aug. 24
Use Code: GAMEON20 at checkout
β³ Hurry, the sale ends Aug. 24 at 11:59 PM!
π Shop now: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools

πΈβ¨ Weβd LOVE to see those first-day smiles!
As your students head back to school, donβt forget to snap a quick photo and send it our way! π
Email your back-to-school pics to Courtnie Fick at courtnie.d.fick@k12.nd.us β we can't wait to celebrate this special day with you! ποΈπ
As your students head back to school, donβt forget to snap a quick photo and send it our way! π
Email your back-to-school pics to Courtnie Fick at courtnie.d.fick@k12.nd.us β we can't wait to celebrate this special day with you! ποΈπ

π VCPS is Looking for Substitute Teachers! π
Make a difference in studentsβ lives, enjoy a flexible schedule, and be part of our Hi-Liner team!
Whether youβre a retired teacher, a college student, or someone who loves working with kids, weβd love to have you join our substitute pool!
π Apply today at: https://www.hiliners.org/page/employment
Make a difference in studentsβ lives, enjoy a flexible schedule, and be part of our Hi-Liner team!
Whether youβre a retired teacher, a college student, or someone who loves working with kids, weβd love to have you join our substitute pool!
π Apply today at: https://www.hiliners.org/page/employment
π Exciting News for 2025β2026! π
VCPS is starting a free Pre-K program for 4-year-olds at Jefferson Elementary, in partnership with Head Start/Community Action β now with two fully funded classrooms! π
Our teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Berntson and Mrs. Kayleen Marthaler, bring years of experience to help our youngest Hi-Liners get ready for kindergarten.
π Now enrolling! Contact Mrs. Becky Goven at π§ becky.goven@k12.nd.us or π 701.845.0622.
VCPS is starting a free Pre-K program for 4-year-olds at Jefferson Elementary, in partnership with Head Start/Community Action β now with two fully funded classrooms! π
Our teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Berntson and Mrs. Kayleen Marthaler, bring years of experience to help our youngest Hi-Liners get ready for kindergarten.
π Now enrolling! Contact Mrs. Becky Goven at π§ becky.goven@k12.nd.us or π 701.845.0622.



ππ Come & Shop Hi-Liner Gear β FREE for VCPS Families!
As we kick off the new school year, we want every Hi-Liner student and their families to show their Hi-Liner pride.
Stop by The Hi-Liner Lighthouse to pick out free, gently used Hi-Liner clothing β available for students, parents, and siblings!
π VCPS District Office β 460 Central Ave N
Aug. 11 β 9 AM to 3 PM (New Student Orientation)
Aug. 18 β 3 PM to 5 PM (Elementary Back-to-School Nights & 7th Grade Orientation)
As we kick off the new school year, we want every Hi-Liner student and their families to show their Hi-Liner pride.
Stop by The Hi-Liner Lighthouse to pick out free, gently used Hi-Liner clothing β available for students, parents, and siblings!
π VCPS District Office β 460 Central Ave N
Aug. 11 β 9 AM to 3 PM (New Student Orientation)
Aug. 18 β 3 PM to 5 PM (Elementary Back-to-School Nights & 7th Grade Orientation)

π± 7th Grade iPad Pickup β Hi-Liner Library
Mark your calendars! iPad pickup for incoming 7th graders will take place at the Hi-Liner Library on the following dates:
Tuesday, August 12
9:00 AM β 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM β 5:00 PM
Thursday, August 14
4:00 PM β 6:00 PM
πEnter through Door N2 and follow the signs to the library.

π‘β¨ Check out the beautiful lake cabin built by students at the Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center! This hands-on project showcases the incredible talent and hard work of our students.
We're now looking for someone interested in purchasing this student-built cabin. If you or someone you know might be interested, please help us spread the word!
For more information, feel free to reach out to the SVACTC office. Letβs help this amazing project find its perfect home! π¨π²
We're now looking for someone interested in purchasing this student-built cabin. If you or someone you know might be interested, please help us spread the word!
For more information, feel free to reach out to the SVACTC office. Letβs help this amazing project find its perfect home! π¨π²



π Say cheeseβ¦ from space! ππΈ
In December, a group of Washington STEAM After School students participated in CrunchLabsβ SAT GUSβa small satellite named after their mascot Phat Gusβas itβs orbiting Earth with a phone onboard to snap real selfies submitted by fans, all with our planet as the backdrop! This week, the satellite captured this photo as it was going over Valley City! π°οΈ
Itβs part of a fun STEAM mission to get students excited about space and science.π«
In December, a group of Washington STEAM After School students participated in CrunchLabsβ SAT GUSβa small satellite named after their mascot Phat Gusβas itβs orbiting Earth with a phone onboard to snap real selfies submitted by fans, all with our planet as the backdrop! This week, the satellite captured this photo as it was going over Valley City! π°οΈ
Itβs part of a fun STEAM mission to get students excited about space and science.π«

π A Hi-Liner deal you donβt want to miss! π
Enjoy 20% OFF all Hi-Liners gear with code HURRY20 at checkout!
ποΈ Shop online and grab your favorite gear just in time for back to school!
But donβt wait β the sale ends Wednesday, July 23 at 11:59 PM EST!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools

π The 2025β2026 VCPS supply lists are out now!
Grab your pencils, pick out your folders, and get excitedβschool is just around the corner. ππ«
Weβre excited to welcome our students back soon!βοΈπ
Grab your pencils, pick out your folders, and get excitedβschool is just around the corner. ππ«
Weβre excited to welcome our students back soon!βοΈπ





Volunteer Cleanup Effort Supporting A Community Member - Thursday, July 10, 9 AM - 12 PM
This Thursday, July 10, weβre organizing a cleanup effort to support a community member impacted by the recent tornado. Weβre looking for volunteers to help clear debris and branches from their property a few miles south of Valley City. Below, we've highlighted the plan for this volunteer cleanup effort. We are hoping for at least 40-50 volunteers to help at this property from 9 AM - 12 PM. Please know that any help would be greatly appreciated.
π Meet at the VCPS District Office at 8:45 AM
π³ Cleanup runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
π§€ Please bring gloves β weβll have rakes and equipment ready
π§ Snacks and water will be provided
We will welcome students, families, staff, and community members in this volunteer cleanup effort. We have learned that even a few hours makes a big difference in these efforts. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0 or email at courtnie.d.fick@k12.nd.us.
This Thursday, July 10, weβre organizing a cleanup effort to support a community member impacted by the recent tornado. Weβre looking for volunteers to help clear debris and branches from their property a few miles south of Valley City. Below, we've highlighted the plan for this volunteer cleanup effort. We are hoping for at least 40-50 volunteers to help at this property from 9 AM - 12 PM. Please know that any help would be greatly appreciated.
π Meet at the VCPS District Office at 8:45 AM
π³ Cleanup runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
π§€ Please bring gloves β weβll have rakes and equipment ready
π§ Snacks and water will be provided
We will welcome students, families, staff, and community members in this volunteer cleanup effort. We have learned that even a few hours makes a big difference in these efforts. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0 or email at courtnie.d.fick@k12.nd.us.

π Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July! πΊπΈ
From all of us at Valley City Public Schools, we hope your holiday is filled with family, friends, and lots of red, white, and blue!
Reminder β our District Office will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th.
Happy Independence Day! β€οΈπ€π
From all of us at Valley City Public Schools, we hope your holiday is filled with family, friends, and lots of red, white, and blue!
Reminder β our District Office will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th.
Happy Independence Day! β€οΈπ€π

π Shout-out to our amazing Hi-Liner students who earned spots on the Spring 2025 VCSU Honor Rolls! π
π Presidentβs Honor Roll
These students completed 12 or more semester hours with a perfect 4.0 GPA β outstanding work!
π Honor Roll
These students completed 6 to 11 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher β a big accomplishment!
We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.
π Presidentβs Honor Roll
These students completed 12 or more semester hours with a perfect 4.0 GPA β outstanding work!
π Honor Roll
These students completed 6 to 11 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher β a big accomplishment!
We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

π Hey Hi-Liner families and fans!
Nowβs a great time to stock up on your favorite VC gear β everything on the Sideline store is 25% off with no minimum purchase!
ποΈ The sale runs June 30 β July 6
ποΈ Use code BRAVE25 at checkout
ππ§’ Whether youβre getting ready for fall sports or want to show your Hi-Liner pride this summer, donβt miss this deal!
π Shop here:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
Thanks for supporting VCPS! π Go Hi-Liners!
Nowβs a great time to stock up on your favorite VC gear β everything on the Sideline store is 25% off with no minimum purchase!
ποΈ The sale runs June 30 β July 6
ποΈ Use code BRAVE25 at checkout
ππ§’ Whether youβre getting ready for fall sports or want to show your Hi-Liner pride this summer, donβt miss this deal!
π Shop here:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
Thanks for supporting VCPS! π Go Hi-Liners!

