Meet the 2026 VCHS Homecoming Court! 👑
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we're excited to introduce this year's royalty candidates!
Queen Candidates (left to right):
Marisa Hoffarth • Courtney Matcha • Cadence Fetsch • Layni Bakalar • Grace Bitz • Billisha Hughes
King Candidates (left to right):
Luke Praska • Hunter Undem • Andrew Sykora • Jack Sorby • Finn Dockter • Adrian Rivera
Congratulations to all 12 candidates on being selected for this year's Homecoming Court!
Go Hi-Liners!💙
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we're excited to introduce this year's royalty candidates!
Queen Candidates (left to right):
Marisa Hoffarth • Courtney Matcha • Cadence Fetsch • Layni Bakalar • Grace Bitz • Billisha Hughes
King Candidates (left to right):
Luke Praska • Hunter Undem • Andrew Sykora • Jack Sorby • Finn Dockter • Adrian Rivera
Congratulations to all 12 candidates on being selected for this year's Homecoming Court!
Go Hi-Liners!💙
🚧 VCPS Construction Progress Report – September 16, 2026 🚧
Check out this week's construction progress report, attached below, along with two videos highlighting the exciting progress happening across our district!
School Construction Drone Video – September 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhiYurc0-uc
Hanna Field Summer 2026 Time-Lapse
https://youtu.be/Zz7LvmZbk6A
Thank you to Construction Engineers and ICON for once again sponsoring our Hi-Liner t-shirts for students and staff. These free t-shirts will be handed out to students at the schools next Friday during Homecoming Week.
Go Hi-Liners!
Check out this week's construction progress report, attached below, along with two videos highlighting the exciting progress happening across our district!
School Construction Drone Video – September 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhiYurc0-uc
Hanna Field Summer 2026 Time-Lapse
https://youtu.be/Zz7LvmZbk6A
Thank you to Construction Engineers and ICON for once again sponsoring our Hi-Liner t-shirts for students and staff. These free t-shirts will be handed out to students at the schools next Friday during Homecoming Week.
Go Hi-Liners!
Peer to Peer took over the airwaves this morning!
Mrs. Sather and her Peer to Peer class were featured on KOVC this morning, live from Alley Beans!
As part of Alley Beans’ promotion today, Mrs. Sather was invited to share a little about the Peer to Peer program—and explain why she might be considered a bit of a “regular” at the coffee shop.
A BIG thank you to the Hubers and everyone at Alley Beans for the invitation and for always being such proud supporters of VCHS! We love seeing our students, school, and community come together! 💙
Mrs. Sather and her Peer to Peer class were featured on KOVC this morning, live from Alley Beans!
As part of Alley Beans’ promotion today, Mrs. Sather was invited to share a little about the Peer to Peer program—and explain why she might be considered a bit of a “regular” at the coffee shop.
A BIG thank you to the Hubers and everyone at Alley Beans for the invitation and for always being such proud supporters of VCHS! We love seeing our students, school, and community come together! 💙
Substitutes Needed! 🍎
Looking for a flexible way to make a difference? Valley City Public Schools is looking for substitutes to join our Hi-Liner team!
Choose the days that work for you and help support our students and staff.
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/ndseec/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?external=external&district=38572&all=1
Looking for a flexible way to make a difference? Valley City Public Schools is looking for substitutes to join our Hi-Liner team!
Choose the days that work for you and help support our students and staff.
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/ndseec/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?external=external&district=38572&all=1
🚌 Valley City Public Schools is looking for Route Bus Drivers. No CDL is required to apply, and training is provided through VCPS.
Please see the flyer for additional information!
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/ndseec/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?external=external&district=38572&all=1
For more information, please contact Jordyn Heck at jordyn.heck@k12.nd.us.
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📅 Plan Ahead!
Our 2026–2027 No School Dates are all in one place to make planning appointments, vacations, and activities a little easier.
Attendance matters — every day counts! 💙
Our 2026–2027 No School Dates are all in one place to make planning appointments, vacations, and activities a little easier.
Attendance matters — every day counts! 💙
🚧 VCPS Construction Progress Report – September 2, 2026 🚧
Public Use of Hanna Field
We've also included the rules and guidelines for the public use of Hanna Field. This is an awesome shared school and community resource, and we want to make sure it can continue to be available for students, activities, and public uses. Please know that public access is permitted when the facility is open and not reserved for school programs. The gate behind the bleachers in the Hanna Field parking lot will remain open for public access until the snow is the on the ground. If you have any questions about public use at Hanna Field, please contact our district offices.
In the News
Today Valley News Live was in Valley City doing a story on the construction of the new school. We are always proud to represent Valley City in sharing 'good news' information with the media about the great things that are happening in this wonderful community. Check out this story coming tomorrow evening on KVLY.
You can also check out a recent aerial flyover of the project by clicking on the link below.
https://youtu.be/ZS05GtEDumM?si=yL9TxT5I17g5rDR8
If you have any questions or would like more information about our School Facility Project 2028, please reach out to us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0.
Public Use of Hanna Field
We've also included the rules and guidelines for the public use of Hanna Field. This is an awesome shared school and community resource, and we want to make sure it can continue to be available for students, activities, and public uses. Please know that public access is permitted when the facility is open and not reserved for school programs. The gate behind the bleachers in the Hanna Field parking lot will remain open for public access until the snow is the on the ground. If you have any questions about public use at Hanna Field, please contact our district offices.
In the News
Today Valley News Live was in Valley City doing a story on the construction of the new school. We are always proud to represent Valley City in sharing 'good news' information with the media about the great things that are happening in this wonderful community. Check out this story coming tomorrow evening on KVLY.
You can also check out a recent aerial flyover of the project by clicking on the link below.
https://youtu.be/ZS05GtEDumM?si=yL9TxT5I17g5rDR8
If you have any questions or would like more information about our School Facility Project 2028, please reach out to us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0.
2026 HI-LINER HOMECOMING TEES ARE HERE!
Get ready for Homecoming 2026 with this year’s official Hi-Liner Homecoming T-Shirt, designed and produced by VCHS DECA!
📅 Orders are due September 1!
Order online at hilinerhoco.square.site or use the attached order form. Elementary students can return order forms to their teacher.
Show your Hi-Liner pride and get yours ordered before the deadline! 🏠💙
Go Hi-Liners!
Get ready for Homecoming 2026 with this year’s official Hi-Liner Homecoming T-Shirt, designed and produced by VCHS DECA!
📅 Orders are due September 1!
Order online at hilinerhoco.square.site or use the attached order form. Elementary students can return order forms to their teacher.
Show your Hi-Liner pride and get yours ordered before the deadline! 🏠💙
Go Hi-Liners!
🚧 VCPS Construction Progress Report – August 25, 2026 🚧
Construction continues to move forward on our new school! Check out our latest Construction Progress Report for an update on the work happening on site.
We also want to give a special shout-out to Alyssa Thomsen Photography: https://www.facebook.com/p/Alyssa-Thomsen-Photography-100087448451905/ , Preston Jensen with Jensen Air LLC (https://www.jensenairllc.com/) https://www.instagram.com/p/Db1q3VIjtSl/ , and Dan Mehus with Air to Ground Photography for sharing some incredible recent photos of Hanna Field and the new school construction. 📸 Thank you for helping us capture the progress!
Hanna Field is OPEN!
As a reminder, Hanna Field, including Dacotah Bank Track and the new turf field, is now reopened for public and community use. The gate behind the bleachers will be open daily from sunrise to sunset. Additional information regarding guidelines and expectations for use will be shared soon.
We hope our community enjoys these spaces as much as our students and staff do!
Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on School Facility Project 2028!
💙🤍 Go Hi-Liners!
Construction continues to move forward on our new school! Check out our latest Construction Progress Report for an update on the work happening on site.
We also want to give a special shout-out to Alyssa Thomsen Photography: https://www.facebook.com/p/Alyssa-Thomsen-Photography-100087448451905/ , Preston Jensen with Jensen Air LLC (https://www.jensenairllc.com/) https://www.instagram.com/p/Db1q3VIjtSl/ , and Dan Mehus with Air to Ground Photography for sharing some incredible recent photos of Hanna Field and the new school construction. 📸 Thank you for helping us capture the progress!
Hanna Field is OPEN!
As a reminder, Hanna Field, including Dacotah Bank Track and the new turf field, is now reopened for public and community use. The gate behind the bleachers will be open daily from sunrise to sunset. Additional information regarding guidelines and expectations for use will be shared soon.
We hope our community enjoys these spaces as much as our students and staff do!
Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on School Facility Project 2028!
💙🤍 Go Hi-Liners!
📸 First Day = Photo Day!
First day of school means first-day photos! Send us your favorite back-to-school picture so we can celebrate the start of a new school year together.
📧 Send photos to courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us
First day of school means first-day photos! Send us your favorite back-to-school picture so we can celebrate the start of a new school year together.
📧 Send photos to courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us
📱 Protect Your Child in the Digital World
Join us TONIGHT, Monday, August 17, at 5:00 PM in the Hi-Liner Activity Center Lobby for Parent Internet Safety Night.
The North Dakota BCI, along with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, will share valuable information to help parents, educators, providers, and families better understand today’s digital world — including current viral trends, social media, online dangers, safety tools, and more.
Let’s work together to help keep our kids and students safe online. 💙
We hope to see you tonight!
Join us TONIGHT, Monday, August 17, at 5:00 PM in the Hi-Liner Activity Center Lobby for Parent Internet Safety Night.
The North Dakota BCI, along with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, will share valuable information to help parents, educators, providers, and families better understand today’s digital world — including current viral trends, social media, online dangers, safety tools, and more.
Let’s work together to help keep our kids and students safe online. 💙
We hope to see you tonight!
Learning, Connecting & Making Music! 🎶
Our music educators spent last week at the Popplers Music Reading Clinics in Grand Forks, attending band, choral, and elementary music reading sessions.
A highlight of the week was meeting world-renowned choral composers Victor Johnson and Greg Gilpin during the choral clinic!
We’re excited to see all the new ideas and music they bring back to our Hi-Liner students! 💙🎵
Our music educators spent last week at the Popplers Music Reading Clinics in Grand Forks, attending band, choral, and elementary music reading sessions.
A highlight of the week was meeting world-renowned choral composers Victor Johnson and Greg Gilpin during the choral clinic!
We’re excited to see all the new ideas and music they bring back to our Hi-Liner students! 💙🎵
The Hi-Liner Lighthouse made its Summer Nights on Central debut this past Thursday. 💙
Over 200 gently used Hi-Liner items were given away to our K-12 families and community members. VC Christian Educators would like to say THANK YOU for the many donations that have poured in. The Hi-Liner Lighthouse is housed within the district office and is available year-round both for donations and no-cost shopping for families.
Please contact Courtnie Lyter at the district office (courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us) or Kristi Shanenko at the high school (Kristi.shanenko@k12.nd.us) for more information.
Thank you, everyone, for your generosity toward our Hi-Liner family!
Over 200 gently used Hi-Liner items were given away to our K-12 families and community members. VC Christian Educators would like to say THANK YOU for the many donations that have poured in. The Hi-Liner Lighthouse is housed within the district office and is available year-round both for donations and no-cost shopping for families.
Please contact Courtnie Lyter at the district office (courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us) or Kristi Shanenko at the high school (Kristi.shanenko@k12.nd.us) for more information.
Thank you, everyone, for your generosity toward our Hi-Liner family!
Back-to-School Swag Sale! 🎉
Stock up on your Valley City Hi-Liner gear just in time for the new school year!
Now through August 24th, save 20% with code GAMEON20 at checkout.
Shop here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
💙🤍 Show your Hi-Liner pride and grab your favorites while the sale lasts!
Stock up on your Valley City Hi-Liner gear just in time for the new school year!
Now through August 24th, save 20% with code GAMEON20 at checkout.
Shop here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools
💙🤍 Show your Hi-Liner pride and grab your favorites while the sale lasts!
🚧 VCPS Construction Progress Report – August 5, 2026 🚧
Please take a moment to review the updated Construction Progress Report attached to this post.
We have been informed that 12th Street between 2nd and 5th Avenues will be reopened by the end of next week.
We would like to invite our students, parents, and community to join us at Hanna Field on Friday, August 21st for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the new turf field, sponsored by Essentia Health. A flyer for this ceremony is attached, and more information will be forthcoming in the upcoming weeks.
Click on the link for a 'flyover' of the construction project, including Hanna Field, from August 4, 2026. https://youtu.be/oTuHgjTSXXI?si=NALnwndTF_w8kfMW
If you have any questions or would like more information about our School Facility Project 2028, please reach out to us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0.
Go Hi-Liners!
Please take a moment to review the updated Construction Progress Report attached to this post.
We have been informed that 12th Street between 2nd and 5th Avenues will be reopened by the end of next week.
We would like to invite our students, parents, and community to join us at Hanna Field on Friday, August 21st for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the new turf field, sponsored by Essentia Health. A flyer for this ceremony is attached, and more information will be forthcoming in the upcoming weeks.
Click on the link for a 'flyover' of the construction project, including Hanna Field, from August 4, 2026. https://youtu.be/oTuHgjTSXXI?si=NALnwndTF_w8kfMW
If you have any questions or would like more information about our School Facility Project 2028, please reach out to us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0.
Go Hi-Liners!
📢 R E M I N D E R | School Registration Closes Monday, August 10!
There’s still time to register your student for the 2026–2027 school year, but don't wait! Registration closes on Monday, August 10, at 12:00 PM.
If you didn't receive the Infinite Campus email or have questions about the registration process, please contact Courtnie Lyter at courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us.
You can find registration instructions and access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal here:
📲 https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/registration
We're looking forward to welcoming our Hi-Liners back for another great school year!
There’s still time to register your student for the 2026–2027 school year, but don't wait! Registration closes on Monday, August 10, at 12:00 PM.
If you didn't receive the Infinite Campus email or have questions about the registration process, please contact Courtnie Lyter at courtnie.lyter@k12.nd.us.
You can find registration instructions and access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal here:
📲 https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/registration
We're looking forward to welcoming our Hi-Liners back for another great school year!
📱 Incoming 7th Grade Families! 📱
Get a head start on the school year by picking up your student's iPad before the first day of school!
📍 Wednesday, August 12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hi-Liner Library
Please enter through Door E3 (the Wrestling Room entrance on Central Avenue) and follow the signs to the library.
During your visit, students will receive their iPad and get logged into their school accounts and apps, so they'll be ready for the first day of school.
✅ Important: Your student must be registered for the 2026-2027 school year before attending in order to receive their iPad.
We look forward to seeing all of our incoming 7th graders!
Get a head start on the school year by picking up your student's iPad before the first day of school!
📍 Wednesday, August 12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hi-Liner Library
Please enter through Door E3 (the Wrestling Room entrance on Central Avenue) and follow the signs to the library.
During your visit, students will receive their iPad and get logged into their school accounts and apps, so they'll be ready for the first day of school.
✅ Important: Your student must be registered for the 2026-2027 school year before attending in order to receive their iPad.
We look forward to seeing all of our incoming 7th graders!
🌟 Summer Nights on Central – Hi-Liner Lighthouse 🌟
The Hi-Liner Lighthouse is heading downtown for Summer Nights on Central on Thursday, August 13!
Stop by and check out our selection of FREE gently used Hi-Liner clothing and gear for students, siblings, parents, grandparents, and anyone looking to show their Hi-Liner pride.
Whether you're looking for a sweatshirt, T-shirt, or just want to learn more about the Hi-Liner Lighthouse, we'd love to see you!
📅 Thursday, August 13
📍 Downtown Valley City – Summer Nights on Central
Come say hi and find some great Hi-Liner gear. We hope to see you there!
The Hi-Liner Lighthouse is heading downtown for Summer Nights on Central on Thursday, August 13!
Stop by and check out our selection of FREE gently used Hi-Liner clothing and gear for students, siblings, parents, grandparents, and anyone looking to show their Hi-Liner pride.
Whether you're looking for a sweatshirt, T-shirt, or just want to learn more about the Hi-Liner Lighthouse, we'd love to see you!
📅 Thursday, August 13
📍 Downtown Valley City – Summer Nights on Central
Come say hi and find some great Hi-Liner gear. We hope to see you there!
🚧 VCPS Construction Progress Report – July 22, 2026 🚧
We're excited to share the latest progress on our School Facility Project 2028!
Check out the attached Construction Progress Report and watch the construction update video to see how the project is coming along. There are some exciting changes ahead, including significant progress at Hanna Field over the next few weeks!
https://youtu.be/OTOe-JeNzos
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact the District Office at 701-845-0483 ext. 0.
Go Hi-Liners!
We're excited to share the latest progress on our School Facility Project 2028!
Check out the attached Construction Progress Report and watch the construction update video to see how the project is coming along. There are some exciting changes ahead, including significant progress at Hanna Field over the next few weeks!
https://youtu.be/OTOe-JeNzos
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact the District Office at 701-845-0483 ext. 0.
Go Hi-Liners!
