Junior/Senior High

Your Hi-Liner Game Day Look Starts Here! 💙🔥

The new school year is almost here — there’s no better time to grab Hi-Liner gear for the whole family!

From hoodies to tees to caps, Sideline’s Back-to-School Sale has you covered.

For one week only:
20% OFF everything
Aug. 18 – Aug. 24
Use Code: GAMEON20 at checkout

⏳ Hurry, the sale ends Aug. 24 at 11:59 PM!

🛍 Shop now: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools

📸✨ We’d LOVE to see those first-day smiles!

As your students head back to school, don’t forget to snap a quick photo and send it our way! 💙
Email your back-to-school pics to Courtnie Fick at courtnie.d.fick@k12.nd.us — we can't wait to celebrate this special day with you! 🖍️🎒

🍎 VCPS is Looking for Substitute Teachers! 🍎

Make a difference in students’ lives, enjoy a flexible schedule, and be part of our Hi-Liner team!

Whether you’re a retired teacher, a college student, or someone who loves working with kids, we’d love to have you join our substitute pool!

📌 Apply today at: https://www.hiliners.org/page/employment

🎉 Exciting News for 2025–2026! 🎉

VCPS is starting a free Pre-K program for 4-year-olds at Jefferson Elementary, in partnership with Head Start/Community Action — now with two fully funded classrooms! 🙌

Our teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Berntson and Mrs. Kayleen Marthaler, bring years of experience to help our youngest Hi-Liners get ready for kindergarten.

📌 Now enrolling! Contact Mrs. Becky Goven at 📧 becky.goven@k12.nd.us or 📞 701.845.0622.

💙👕 Come & Shop Hi-Liner Gear – 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 – available for students, parents, and siblings!

📍 VCPS District Office – 460 Central Ave N
Aug. 11 – 9 AM to 3 PM (New Student Orientation)
Aug. 18 – 3 PM to 5 PM (Elementary Back-to-School Nights & 7th Grade Orientation)

📣 Attention Parents of the Class of 2026!

Join us for a senior parent meeting on Monday, August 4th at 7:00 PM at the VCPS Central Office.

We’ll go over important information for your student’s senior year — hope to see you there! 🎓💙

🏡✨ 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. Let’s help this amazing project find its perfect home! 🔨🌲

🚀 Say cheese… from space! 🌎📸

In December, a group of Washington STEAM After School students participated in CrunchLabs’ SAT GUS—a small satellite named after their mascot Phat Gus—as it’s 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! 🛰️

It’s part of a fun STEAM mission to get students excited about space and science.💫

🎒 The 2025–2026 VCPS supply lists are out now!

Grab your pencils, pick out your folders, and get excited—school is just around the corner. 📘💫

We’re excited to welcome our students back soon!✏️📚

Volunteer Cleanup Effort Supporting A Community Member - Thursday, July 10, 9 AM - 12 PM

This Thursday, July 10, we’re organizing a cleanup effort to support a community member impacted by the recent tornado. We’re 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.

🕘 Meet at the VCPS District Office at 8:45 AM
🌳 Cleanup runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🧤 Please bring gloves – we’ll have rakes and equipment ready
💧 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.

🎆 Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

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 — our District Office will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th.

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

🎓 Shout-out to our amazing Hi-Liner students who earned spots on the Spring 2025 VCSU Honor Rolls! 💙

🏅 President’s Honor Roll
These students completed 12 or more semester hours with a perfect 4.0 GPA — outstanding work!

📘 Honor Roll
These students completed 6 to 11 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher — a big accomplishment!

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

🎉 Hey Hi-Liner families and fans!
Now’s a great time to stock up on your favorite VC gear — everything on the Sideline store is 25% off with no minimum purchase!

🗓️ The sale runs June 30 – July 6
🎟️ Use code BRAVE25 at checkout

👕🧢 Whether you’re getting ready for fall sports or want to show your Hi-Liner pride this summer, don’t miss this deal!

🛒 Shop here:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/valleycity/valley-city-public-schools

Thanks for supporting VCPS! 💙 Go Hi-Liners!

🎓 Student Voice Matters Carter Hass, a 2025–2026 senior at Valley City High School, shares his perspective on learning in a building that “feels stuck in the 19th century.” From outdated HVAC systems to ADA accessibility challenges, Carter highlights the real facility issues students face every day. 📽️ Watch Carter’s message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_mdg0tJaQ

🎥 Annie Ness, parent and Facility Advisory Committee member, brings a fresh perspective as a newer resident of Valley City. In this video, Annie shares how her background in a small town and experiences as a parent of two helped shape the committee’s recommendation to the school board regarding our future school facilities. 💬 Hear why she believes this proposal is right for Valley City’s students and families. 📺 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFcYL-ccSIY

🏫 Washington Elementary Principal Chad Lueck shares why modern educational spaces matter. In this video, he highlights how a new 3–12 school—connected to Jefferson Elementary—would support today’s learning needs, enhance school safety, and open doors for collaboration across all grade levels. Hear how education has evolved and why updated, secure spaces are essential for students and staff to thrive together. 💬👥 📽️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACrp0NhJaP0

🎓 VCHS Alum & 2024 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Lerud, shares her perspective after 21 years of teaching at Valley City High School. She highlights the real challenges of teaching in an aging facility—and the impact it has on students, especially those with physical disabilities who face daily barriers due to ADA non-compliance. 🏫 Her story is a powerful reminder of why safe, accessible, and updated facilities matter for every student. 💬 📽️ Watch her message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIThQtPKkyI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hiliners.org%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

Before the upcoming school referendum vote on Tuesday, June 10th, we wanted to reshare information with you about property tax impacts, property tax relief, and the financial impacts of this referendum on the school district and community. This is information that has been included in our public and Q&A meetings in the past two months. If you have any questions about this information, please send us an email at vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us or contact us at 701.845.0483 ext.0. Tax Impact Calculator On the referendum webpage at https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/tax-impact-calculator you can determine the tax impact if you own property in the school district. Please use your 2024 property tax statement and enter your true and full value to determine the net annual tax impact if the referendum passes on June 10th. Property Tax Relief At the end of the 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session, the state increased the primary residential credit from $500 to $1600. Please see the attached letter detailing how this property tax reform impacts your property taxes. Informational Videos We have linked two informational videos below related to property taxes and the financial impacts of the referendum. We have received great feedback on these videos as being helpful to better understand property taxes and financial impacts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_jtx0mzDlU&t=4s https://youtu.be/5_NpSm8B-wU Again, if you have any questions about this information or the school referendum, please contact us via email at vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us or phone at 701.845.0483 ext. 0.