School Safety Week | Working Together to Keep Our Schools Safe
As we continue to recognize School Safety Week, October 5–9, we’re sharing a few highlights from the week along with some of our safety and security priorities for the 2026–2027 school year.
🚒 Thank You to Our First Responders
This week, students have had opportunities to learn from and interact with local firefighters, law enforcement officers, and 911 dispatchers. A special thank you to our first responders throughout Valley City and Barnes County for their continued partnership with VCPS!
Our 2026–2027 District Safety and Security Plan includes five priorities.
Here are a few areas our families and community may see firsthand:
🚦 Safer Traffic Around Our Schools – We continue to work with the Valley City Police Department and City of Valley City to improve traffic and pedestrian safety around our schools. We appreciate everyone slowing down and driving carefully in our school zones. At Jefferson Elementary, families are encouraged to use the designated school parking lot for drop-off and pick-up rather than parking across Central Avenue.
🚨 Training & Emergency Preparedness – Students and staff participate in safety drills throughout the year, along with age-appropriate student education and emergency-response training for staff, including First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed.
🏫 Designing Safer Schools for the Future – Our new grades 3–12 school, scheduled to open in fall 2028, will include secured entrances, improved office locations, communications, supervision, and other modern security features. Jefferson Elementary will also receive renovations to improve access control and safety.
Keeping our schools safe takes all of us—students, staff, families, first responders, and community members working together.
Thank you for continuing to help us provide safe and welcoming schools for every VCPS student. 💙🤍
As we continue to recognize School Safety Week, October 5–9, we’re sharing a few highlights from the week along with some of our safety and security priorities for the 2026–2027 school year.
🚒 Thank You to Our First Responders
This week, students have had opportunities to learn from and interact with local firefighters, law enforcement officers, and 911 dispatchers. A special thank you to our first responders throughout Valley City and Barnes County for their continued partnership with VCPS!
Our 2026–2027 District Safety and Security Plan includes five priorities.
Here are a few areas our families and community may see firsthand:
🚦 Safer Traffic Around Our Schools – We continue to work with the Valley City Police Department and City of Valley City to improve traffic and pedestrian safety around our schools. We appreciate everyone slowing down and driving carefully in our school zones. At Jefferson Elementary, families are encouraged to use the designated school parking lot for drop-off and pick-up rather than parking across Central Avenue.
🚨 Training & Emergency Preparedness – Students and staff participate in safety drills throughout the year, along with age-appropriate student education and emergency-response training for staff, including First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed.
🏫 Designing Safer Schools for the Future – Our new grades 3–12 school, scheduled to open in fall 2028, will include secured entrances, improved office locations, communications, supervision, and other modern security features. Jefferson Elementary will also receive renovations to improve access control and safety.
Keeping our schools safe takes all of us—students, staff, families, first responders, and community members working together.
Thank you for continuing to help us provide safe and welcoming schools for every VCPS student. 💙🤍
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School Safety Week | October 5–9
Valley City Public Schools is recognizing School Safety Week 2026 this week! Throughout the week, our students and staff will participate in safety drills and educational activities designed to help everyone know how to respond in an emergency.
Here are a few of the activities planned:
🔥 Fire Prevention Week – Students and staff will participate in an unannounced fire drill. Our PreK–1st grade students will also have the opportunity to visit with members of the Valley City Fire Department and learn more about fire safety.
🚨 Emergency Preparedness Drills – Our schools will practice fire, evacuation, tornado, and lockdown procedures with assistance from SRO Sean Hagen and our local emergency agencies.
📞 Learning About 911 – Barnes County 911 Dispatch and SRO Hagen will work with our elementary students to teach them when and how to call 911 during an emergency.
👮 Law Enforcement Training – On October 20, the Valley City Police Department will conduct active shooter response training at VCHS. This training will take place after school hours and will not involve students.
Thank you to the Valley City Police Department, Valley City Fire Department, Barnes County Ambulance, Barnes County 911 Dispatch, Barnes County Sheriff’s Department, County Emergency Management, and SRO Hagen for your continued partnership and commitment to keeping our students and staff safe.
Valley City Public Schools is recognizing School Safety Week 2026 this week! Throughout the week, our students and staff will participate in safety drills and educational activities designed to help everyone know how to respond in an emergency.
Here are a few of the activities planned:
🔥 Fire Prevention Week – Students and staff will participate in an unannounced fire drill. Our PreK–1st grade students will also have the opportunity to visit with members of the Valley City Fire Department and learn more about fire safety.
🚨 Emergency Preparedness Drills – Our schools will practice fire, evacuation, tornado, and lockdown procedures with assistance from SRO Sean Hagen and our local emergency agencies.
📞 Learning About 911 – Barnes County 911 Dispatch and SRO Hagen will work with our elementary students to teach them when and how to call 911 during an emergency.
👮 Law Enforcement Training – On October 20, the Valley City Police Department will conduct active shooter response training at VCHS. This training will take place after school hours and will not involve students.
Thank you to the Valley City Police Department, Valley City Fire Department, Barnes County Ambulance, Barnes County 911 Dispatch, Barnes County Sheriff’s Department, County Emergency Management, and SRO Hagen for your continued partnership and commitment to keeping our students and staff safe.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are here!
A great opportunity to check in, connect with teachers, and see how the school year is going so far.
📅 Monday, October 5 | 4–7 PM
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 4–7 PM
We look forward to seeing our Hi-Liner families!
A great opportunity to check in, connect with teachers, and see how the school year is going so far.
📅 Monday, October 5 | 4–7 PM
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 4–7 PM
We look forward to seeing our Hi-Liner families!
Cold weather is coming… time to stock up on Hi-Liner gear! 💙🤍
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Perfect time to grab some new Hi-Liner gear for the colder weather.
Sale ends 10/4 — don’t miss it!
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Get 25% OFF hoodies & sweatshirts from the Hi-Liner Sideline Store — discount applied at checkout!
Perfect time to grab some new Hi-Liner gear for the colder weather.
Sale ends 10/4 — don’t miss it!
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Show Your Hi-Liner Pride & Save!
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Grab something for game day, school events, or just to show your Hi-Liner Pride all year long!
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It’s a great time to stock up on Hi-Liner gear! Shop Sideline Store for customized spirit wear and save 20% OFF orders of $75 or more!
Use code: PRIDE20
Grab something for game day, school events, or just to show your Hi-Liner Pride all year long!
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Homecoming Week Reminder! 🤍💙
Don’t forget to dress up and show your Hi-Liner pride! Check out the remaining dress-up days for this week and join in on the fun!
Don’t forget to dress up and show your Hi-Liner pride! Check out the remaining dress-up days for this week and join in on the fun!
Hi-Liner Fall Sports Update! 🏈🏐🎾⛳🏃
Check out the updated 2026–2027 Fall Sports schedules! Several events have already taken place, so be sure to take a look at what’s coming up and come out to support our Hi-Liner athletes!
Schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit
https://ndhsaanow.com/schools/82/valley-city
Check out the updated 2026–2027 Fall Sports schedules! Several events have already taken place, so be sure to take a look at what’s coming up and come out to support our Hi-Liner athletes!
Schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit
https://ndhsaanow.com/schools/82/valley-city
Volleyball Game Workers Needed! 🏐
We are looking for individuals to help with our upcoming volleyball games throughout the remainder of the season!
Positions needed:
Line Judges
PA Announcer
Scoreboard Operator
Whether you can help with one game or several, we would greatly appreciate your support!
📧 Interested? Please contact Rob Hunt at rob.hunt@k12.nd.us with your availability.
Thank you for supporting our Hi-Liners! 💙🤍
We are looking for individuals to help with our upcoming volleyball games throughout the remainder of the season!
Positions needed:
Line Judges
PA Announcer
Scoreboard Operator
Whether you can help with one game or several, we would greatly appreciate your support!
📧 Interested? Please contact Rob Hunt at rob.hunt@k12.nd.us with your availability.
Thank you for supporting our Hi-Liners! 💙🤍
💙🤍 Homecoming Week is here!
We have a fun week ahead filled with Hi-Liner pride! Check out the schedule of events and join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026.
We can't wait to see our students, families, and community come together for a great week!
Go Hi-Liners! 🏈
We have a fun week ahead filled with Hi-Liner pride! Check out the schedule of events and join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026.
We can't wait to see our students, families, and community come together for a great week!
Go Hi-Liners! 🏈
It’s Homecoming Week, Hi-Liners! 🎉
Show your Hi-Liner Pride with our HOCO Dress-Up Days, September 21–25!
Check out the dress-up themes below and join in on the fun!
GO HI-LINERS! 💙
Show your Hi-Liner Pride with our HOCO Dress-Up Days, September 21–25!
Check out the dress-up themes below and join in on the fun!
GO HI-LINERS! 💙
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!