Junior/Senior High

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the citizens of the Valley City Public School District will be voting on a school referendum and school board election. We have been asked by community members, "who can vote on the referendum?". We kindly ask you to please share this information below with anyone that you think is eligible to vote based on the voting requirements. Who can vote? If you are a U.S citizen, at least 18 years or older, who lives in the Valley City Public School District (for 30 days prior to the Election Day), including apartment residents, you are eligible to vote on June 10th. North Dakota does not require voter registration, but you do need to have a valid form of identification that can be used for voting. This means you should make sure you have proper identification with you before you go to the polls to vote on June 10th. These forms of identification may include: North Dakota Driver's License North Dakota Non-Driver's License Tribal ID or Tribal Letter Long-Term Care Certificate If your ID does not list your current address, bring one of these as supplemental documentations: • Utility bill or bank statement • Paycheck or pay stub • Government-issued check or document • Printed document from a college or university + student ID How do I know if I live in the school district? If you live within the city limits of Valley City, you are part of the Valley City Public School District (VCPS). If you live in a rural area near Valley City, please review the attached school district map or check your primary residence property tax statement to confirm your school district. How to vote absentee and Absentee Ballot Reminder An Absentee Ballot Application has been attached above for your convenience. You can also find it on our website at https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/voting-absentee. Please return your completed application by: Email: vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us Drop it off at the Central Administration Building- 460 Central Ave N Valley City, ND 58072 Place it in the secure drop box outside the Central Admin Building Next Steps: Once we receive your application, we’ll mail your official ballot. You can return the completed ballot by mail (must be post marked by June 9, 2025, to be counted), drop it off in person or place it in the secure drop box. The ballot must be received by 5:00PM on the day before the election (June 9, 2025) or post marked no later than June 9, 2025. Want to vote absentee before Tuesday? If you bring your application in person, you may vote immediately-please bring a valid Voter ID. How to vote in person on Election Day? You can vote in-person on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Valley City Public Schools District Offices at 460 Central Ave N Valley City, ND 58072. Remember to bring your proper identification with you of you plan to vote in-person at the district offices on June 10th. District Office Hours for Absentee Voting: Friday, June 6: Open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday, June 9: Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎥 New Video: Referendum Insights from Darin Anderson Today, we’re sharing an important message from School Board Vice-President Darin Anderson, who offers his perspective on the upcoming school referendum and the plan to build a new school for Valley City Public Schools. Darin is a VCHS Class of 1995 graduate, a fifth-generation Barnes County farmer, and the proud parent of two current VCHS students and a recent 2025 graduate. We’re grateful to Darin for taking time during spring planting to speak on the long-term impact this project could have on our students and our community. ▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/5_NpSm8B-wU 🔗 Learn more: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum

Referendum Information: What Happens if the Referendum Fails? (Consequences of a 'No' Vote on June 10)

📢 Limited Spots Available! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your child! Call the Jefferson Office at 845-0622 or email Mrs. Goven at becky.goven@k12.nd.us today for more information and to reserve your spot. Spots are filling fast—sign up now! 💙

📢 Referendum Q&A Session – June 5, 2025 Join us for our final scheduled Q&A session about the proposed new school project: 🗓️ Wednesday, June 5 🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM 📍 District Office Conference Room This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more ahead of the vote. 📌 Learn more before the vote: FAQ Page: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/frequently-asked-questions Tax Impact Calculator: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/tax-impact-calculator 📌 Please note: This is the final Q&A session scheduled before the June 10 vote. Questions? Call 701-845-0483 or email vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us.

📢 REMINDER: Open House & Public Information Meeting – TONIGHT! Join us tonight, June 3rd, at Valley City High School for an evening of food, tours, and conversation about the future of our school facilities. 🍽️ Open House Meal & School Tours: 5:00–6:30 PM (or until gone) 📍 Use Door N2 🗣️ Public Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM This is a great chance to see the building, ask questions, and connect with school board and committee members before the June 10th referendum vote. ✅ Free and open to the public – come for the food, stay for the info! Questions? Call 701.845.0483 ext. 0 or email vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us.

📣 Reminder: Open House Tomorrow! Join us tomorrow, June 3rd, for our Open House at Valley City High School starting at 5:00 PM! 🌭 Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers (served until gone) 🏫 Take a tour of the high school 🗣️ Stay for the Referendum Information Meeting at 6:30 PM Everyone is welcome—staff, students, families, and community members! Get informed, get involved, and enjoy a night out with the VCPS community. 📍 Please use Doors N2, W6, or E1

🎉 Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students! We’re proud to recognize our Junior High students who made the Quarter 4 Honor Roll and our Senior High students who achieved Semester 2 Honor Roll status! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic success do not go unnoticed. Great job, Hi-Liners! 💙📚

🎙️ In Case You Missed It! Check out this recent interview featuring industry expert Kyle Kvamme (ICON) and VCHS alum Mike Barsness as they discuss deferred maintenance and the Valley City Public Schools referendum. 🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SxHfzZagfU 🔗 For more information and additional videos, visit: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/informational-videos

In addition to many other resources available on our webpage link below, Facilities Director Jordyn Heck describes the specific deferred maintenance items included in the $37 million estimated capital maintenance plan for Valley City Public Schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTrl26hWzEA 🔗 For more details and additional informational videos, visit: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/informational-videos

Special Announcement: Open House at VCHS on June 3rd (Meal, Tours, and Public Meeting) Who: Students, Parents, Staff, and Citizens of the Valley City Public School District What: Open House with a Meal, Tours of the School, and Public Meeting Where: Valley City High School (Use Door N2) When: Tuesday, June 3rd (Food 5-6:30 PM or until gone, School Tours 5-6:30 PM, Public Meeting at 6:30 PM) On behalf of our school facility advisory committee and school board, we invite you to our open house event followed by a public meeting at Valley City High School on Tuesday, June 3rd. We will be serving up good food and providing tours of the school prior to the last public meeting. This is a great opportunity to see the high school and visit with committee and school board members before the school referendum vote on Tuesday, June 10th. Please join us for an opportunity to learn more about the future of school facilities at Valley City Public Schools. This event is free and open to the public, and anyone can attend any or all portions of the event! If you have any questions about this event and/or the school referendum, please contact us at 701.845.0483 ext. 0 or email us at vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us. Go Hi-Liners!

🎭 You’re Invited – One Night Only! Come cheer on 42 amazing student performers as they bring the stage to life in “WMIC Eeeeasy Viewing: The Squeakquel” – a funny and creative show packed with personality and heart! 📅 Friday, May 30 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 VCHS Theater – Use Door W6 Directed by Carol Foth, Collette Jensen, and Sheila Kriewald, this original production is brought to you by the 21st Century Grant Program and showcases the incredible talent and hard work of our students. Bring your family and friends for an evening of laughter and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it! 💙🎤

📢 Referendum Q&A Session – May 28, 2025 Join us for a public Q&A session to learn more about the proposed new school project: 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM 📍 Jefferson Elementary Gymnasium 🚪 Please use Door H3 🏫 Tours of the building will be available following the meeting. 📌 Learn more ahead of time: FAQ Page: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/frequently-asked-questions Tax Impact Calculator: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/tax-impact-calculator If you have any questions, please call us at 701-845-0483 or email vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Reminder VCPS will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll see you back on Tuesday!

📚 Did You Know? In 1920, just one year after Valley City High School was built, only 38 students graduated. Fast forward 105 years, and we’re proud to celebrate 75 graduating seniors in the Class of 2025! 🎓 A lot has changed over the years, but our commitment to student success is as strong as ever. 💙

🎓 The Countdown is On – Graduation Day is Almost Here! 🎓 Join us as we celebrate our graduates, the Class of 2025, and their journey to success! 🎉 📅 Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Hi-Liner Activity Center Let’s fill the HAC with cheers and support for our graduates as they step into their future! 💙🎉

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Our AMVETS State Winners! 🎉 On Saturday, May 17th, several Valley City Public Schools students were recognized for placing in the state AMVETS poster and essay competition! We’re proud to celebrate their creativity, hard work, and patriotism. 🏆 State Poster Competition Winners: 2nd Grade – 2nd Place: Elodie Larsen, Jefferson Elementary 3rd Grade – 3rd Place: Ivy Kramer, Jefferson Elementary 📝 State Essay Competition Winners: 8th Grade – 1st Place: Addison Fetsch, Valley City High School 9th Grade – 1st Place: Cael Vanhal-Deitz, Valley City High School 10th Grade – 1st Place: Sadie Olson, Valley City High School 11th Grade – 2nd Place: Carter Hass, Valley City High School 12th Grade – 1st Place: Jovi Borg, Valley City High School 12th Grade – 3rd Place: Abby Shanenko, Valley City High School Way to go, Hi-Liners!

📚 VCPS Referendum: What Are Modern Educational Spaces? One of the top questions we’ve heard is: “What are Modern Educational Spaces?” We’ve used this term throughout the referendum to describe how schools must evolve to meet 21st-century learning needs—including academic and non-academic spaces, safety and security, and ADA accessibility. 👩‍🏫 Academic and Non-Academic Learning Environments Schools today are much different than those built in the 1900s. Traditional classrooms are being replaced by spaces that support collaboration, career skills, and real-world learning. Modern classrooms include: • Movable furniture and flexible seating • Integrated technology for digital learning • Zones for group projects and critical thinking These environments help students prepare for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom. 🔐 Prioritizing Safety & Security Older schools were not built with today’s safety standards in mind. Our plan includes: • Secure, controlled main entrances • Visitor check-in systems • Internal visibility for staff and students • Emergency communication and fire suppression systems These features are no longer optional—they’re essential. 🎥 Hear directly from our School Resource Officer about the importance of school safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nabWOCqRYmw ♿ Ensuring Accessibility for All Valley City High School currently has 21 different floor levels, steep elevation changes, and outdated elevators and lifts that do not meet ADA standards. Many students with disabilities have had to exit the building just to get to another class. Our new building will include: • ADA-compliant restrooms, ramps, elevators, and entrances • Classrooms designed for wheelchair access • Technology and tools for students with visual, auditory, or cognitive needs Accessibility is not a choice—it’s a requirement in 2025. 🏗️ Building for the Future: Why Modern Educational Spaces Matter Modern educational spaces support how students learn today, how teachers teach best, and how we keep everyone safe. They also reflect the expectations of our community and the future of education in Valley City. 🗓️ Vote June 10 💻 Learn more: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum

📚 VCPS Referendum: What Are Modern Educational Spaces? One of the top questions we’ve heard is: “What are Modern Educational Spaces?” We’ve used this term throughout the referendum to describe how schools must evolve to meet 21st-century learning needs—including academic and non-academic spaces, safety and security, and ADA accessibility. 👩‍🏫 Academic and Non-Academic Learning Environments Schools today are much different than those built in the 1900s. Traditional classrooms are being replaced by spaces that support collaboration, career skills, and real-world learning. Modern classrooms include: • Movable furniture and flexible seating • Integrated technology for digital learning • Zones for group projects and critical thinking These environments help students prepare for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom. 🔐 Prioritizing Safety & Security Older schools were not built with today’s safety standards in mind. Our plan includes: • Secure, controlled main entrances • Visitor check-in systems • Internal visibility for staff and students • Emergency communication and fire suppression systems These features are no longer optional—they’re essential. ♿ Ensuring Accessibility for All Valley City High School currently has 21 different floor levels, steep elevation changes, and outdated elevators and lifts that do not meet ADA standards. Many students with disabilities have had to exit the building just to get to another class. Our new building will include: • ADA-compliant restrooms, ramps, elevators, and entrances • Classrooms designed for wheelchair access • Technology and tools for students with visual, auditory, or cognitive needs Accessibility is not a choice—it’s a requirement in 2025. 🏗️ Building for the Future: Why Modern Educational Spaces Matter Modern educational spaces support how students learn today, how teachers teach best, and how we keep everyone safe. They also reflect the expectations of our community and the future of education in Valley City. 🗓️ Vote June 10 💻 Learn more: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum

📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal on the Last Day of School! ⏰ The last day of school, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, will be an early dismissal day. Enjoy your summer, Hi-Liners! ☀️😎