Washington Elementary

🗳️ VCPS Referendum Voting Info – June 10, 2025 Who can vote? ✔️ U.S. citizen ✔️ 18 years or older ✔️ Live in the VCPS District for at least 30 days before the election — apartment residents included! Valid ID Required: • ND Driver’s License • ND Non-Driver’s License • Tribal ID or Letter • Long-Term Care Certificate Vote Absentee: 📄 Get the application: hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/voting-absentee 📧 Email: vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us 📍 Drop off: 460 Central Ave N 📬 Or use the secure drop box ✅ Once we receive your application, we’ll mail your ballot. Return it by mail, in person, or drop box. Must be received or postmarked by June 9 at 5 PM. Want to vote now? Bring your application + ID to the Central Admin Building and vote on the spot! 🗓️ Vote in person on Election Day: 📍 Central Admin Building 🕘 9 AM – 7 PM 📅 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Questions? We’re here to help at the Central Office!

🎓 2025 Valley City High School Baccalaureate Ceremony 🎓 We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony for Valley City High School! Join us as we celebrate the achievements and milestones of our graduating students. 📅 Wednesday, May 21 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Hi-Liner Activity Center All are welcome to attend this special event in honor of the Class of 2025! 🎉

🎓 Valley City High School Senior Awards Night 🎓 Mark your calendars! Senior Awards for the Class of 2025 will be held on Monday, May 19, at 6:30 PM in the Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC). We’ll be recognizing the achievements of our seniors, followed by the North Dakota Honor Society Ceremony. Everyone is welcome to come and support our students as we celebrate their hard work and success!

📢 Referendum Q&A Session – May 15, 2025 Join us for a public Q&A session to learn more about the proposed new school project: 🗓️ Thursday, May 15 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Washington Elementary Gymnasium 🚪 Please use Door E1 🏫 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.

🍪🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Sather – Our Quarter 4 One Smart Cookie Award Winner! 🎉🍪 Mrs. Sather goes above and beyond every single day — advocating for her students, supporting families, coaching Special Olympics, and jumping in wherever she’s needed, always with a smile. Even with a full plate, she leads with grace, kindness, and a great sense of humor. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our VCPS family! 💙 Thank you for all you do — you truly are One Smart Cookie! 🍪👏 And a special thank you to Wild Prairie Bakery for sponsoring the cookies! 🍪💛

🎨 History Made! 🏆 Congratulations to Cheska Flores, who is the first-ever North Dakota student artist to receive the Sid Crawford Waterfowl Conservation Award! This national honor is only given to senior student artists who win Best in Show in their state and place at the national level. We’re so proud of Cheska for this incredible achievement and well-deserved recognition!

📢 You're Invited – Referendum Informational Meeting on May 14 Come join us for an evening of conversation and questions about the proposed new school building. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 14 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Jefferson Elementary School – Gym 🚪 Please use Door H3 After the session, you're welcome to stick around for a tour of the school. Want to learn more ahead of time? 📌 Check out our FAQ: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/frequently-asked-questions 📌 Try our Tax Impact Calculator: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/tax-impact-calculator Can’t make it? No worries—there will be more chances to ask questions before the June 10 vote. Reach out anytime at 701-845-0483 or vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us.

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees! 🎉 A big shoutout to the 2025 VCEA Friend of Education recipients, the mini-grant recipients, and our 2025 Teacher of the Year! We also celebrated the well-deserved retirement of Deb Beilke — thank you for your years of dedication! 💙 Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Retirement and Achievement Program. Your support helps make these moments extra special!

🎶🐰 Bunnies: A Hoppin’ New Musical! 🐰🎶 Mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 8th, all Jefferson kindergarten classes will be performing their spring musical in the Jefferson gymnasium. 🕑 Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Jefferson Gymnasium Come support our kindergartners as they sing and dance🎤✨

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Come check out the amazing creativity and ideas at our Genius Hour Showcase! 📍 Washington Elementary 📅 Wednesday, May 8 🕣 8:45 – 9:15 AM Stop by to see what our students have been working on — you’ll be inspired by their curiosity and innovation! 💡📚

📢 Referendum Informational Meeting – May 8, 2025 Join us for an evening Q&A session about the proposed new school: 🗓️ Thursday, May 8 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Washington Elementary Gymnasium 🚪 Use Door E1 Tours of the building will be available after the meeting. 📌 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 can’t attend, there will be more chances to get informed before the June 10 vote. Questions? Call 701-845-0483 or email vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us.

🎉 Congratulations to our published VCHS writers! ✍️ Four VCHS dual-credit English students have been recognized and published in VCSU’s literary magazine, The Forge! 📚 (L–R): Abby Wangrud – Honorable Mention Faith Schmidt – 1st Place Brenna Storly – 2nd Place (Not pictured: Kailee Nielson – Honorable Mention) We’re so proud of these talented students for their creativity and achievement!

2025 Valley City Public Schools Teacher of the Year

🎶 Join us for an evening of music at the Spring Band and Choir Concert, featuring talented students from Washington Elementary and Valley City Junior High. 📅 Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HAC (High School Activity Center) Come support our young musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎵

👏 Shoutout to our April 2025 Jr. High Students of the Month! 👏 We’re proud to recognize these outstanding students from Valley City Jr. High: 🌟 7th Grade: Camden Larson & Rylee Gray 🌟 8th Grade: John Oakland & Kaitlyn Wangrud These students were chosen for showing strong character, working hard, being honest and dependable, showing up, and staying active in school life.

📚🍎 National Educators Appreciation Week is coming up! 🍎📚 The Times-Record wants to highlight the amazing teachers and staff in Barnes County — and they need your help! 💬 Share a message of appreciation for a teacher or school staff member who’s made a difference in your life or your child’s. 🗓 Deadline: Noon on Wednesday, May 7th 📰 These shout-outs will be featured in next Thursday’s paper! Submit your message here 👉 https://www.times-online.com/site/forms/teacherappreciation/teacher_appreciation/ Let’s show our educators how much they mean to us! 💙

🎉 Happy National School Principal Day! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating the amazing principals who help make our schools a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for your leadership, support, and all the hard work you do every day! ⭐ Becky Goven ⭐ Chad Lueck ⭐ Travis Peterson ⭐ Rob Hunt We’re grateful for all you do to make our schools a great place to learn and grow! 💙📚

🎶 Washington Elementary 6th Grade Concert – "Summer Camp"! 🎶 Join us on May 1, 2025, for a fun-filled performance by our 6th graders! 🎤🎼 📅 Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM 📍 Washington Elementary 🎥 Watch it live on the Hi-Liner Activity Network using this link: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@valleycityhi-lineractiviti9057 Come support our talented students as they bring "Summer Camp" to life! ☀️

🎨 Come Check Out the 7–12th Grade Art Show! 🎨 We’re excited to invite you to the VCPS Art Show on Thursday, May 1 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Valley City Public Schools! Come walk through and see all the awesome work our students have created this year — featuring art from: Junior High (Quarters 1–4) High School Art 1–4 Community Art classes It’s a great way to celebrate all the creativity and hard work from our talented students. Hope to see you there! 🎨🖌️