School News

Winter break will begin Friday, December 19.

Students will return on Wednesday, January 7.

Enjoy your break!

Hello Valley,

A reminder that parent teacher conferences will be held on September 15 and 16 here at the school. They are from 4 PM to 7 PM. Teachers will be in their individual classrooms for the duration of the conferences.

There are no appointments. Conferences are conducted on a first-come, first served basis.

We hope to see you on Monday and Tuesday.

Thank you

Dear Valley Jr. High Students and Parents,

As we start a new school year, we wanted to remind you about some safety practices for making sure our students make it to and from school safely. 

Safe Walking Reminders:

• Only cross the street at crosswalks, ideally where there’s a crossing guard stationed. Never jaywalk across the street or cross outside of a crosswalk.
• Walk in groups with other students, whenever possible.
• Be aware of cars. Before you cross the street, make eye contact with any and all nearby drivers.
• Wear bright colored clothing.
• Do not cross behind a bus or between parked cars, where a driver can’t see you.
• Walk, don’t run, as you approach and pass through any intersection. 

Safe Driving Reminders for parents: 

• Slow down and leave extra space between cars.
• Avoid sudden movements—brake and accelerate gently.
• Be aware of crosswalks and always yield to pedestrians.
• Stay off cell phones while driving – operating a moving vehicle while using a cell phone is never safe.  
• Clear all windows and mirrors of snow and frost before driving (when applicable). 

We need the support of our entire student body and community to ensure the safety of our students in school zones. Students, please remember the safety tips listed above while you’re walking to school. Parents, please remember the driving safety tips above, and please take the time to review this message with your students. 

Thank you for your support as we work to keep our students safe.

Valley Junior High Administration

Brian Murray

Hello Valley,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We hope you enjoyed your summer vacation and are excited for your upcoming year with us at the school.

School will begin Wednesday, August 13th at 7:45 AM. Students are able to enter the building each day beginning at 7:30 AM.

If you need to register your student, a reminder, all registration is online. On our homepage here:

You may also click here for the link to registration.

Hello Valley,

Our school store is open and ready to take orders. Please order by Monday, February 17.

Link to store.

Dear Valley Jr. High Students and Parents,

As the weather gets colder and darker, we wanted to remind you about some safety practices for making sure our students make it to and from school safely.

Safe Walking Reminders for students:

• Only cross the street at crosswalks, ideally where there’s a crossing guard stationed. Never jaywalk across the street or cross outside of a crosswalk.
• Walk in groups with other students, whenever possible.
• Be aware of cars. Before you cross the street, make eye contact with any and all nearby drivers.
• Wear bright colored clothing.
• Do not cross behind a bus or between parked cars, where a driver can’t see you.
• Walk, don’t run, as you approach and pass through any intersection.

Safe Driving Reminders for parents: 

• Slow down and leave extra space between cars.
• Clear all windows and mirrors of snow and frost before driving.
• Avoid sudden movements—brake and accelerate gently.
• Be aware of crosswalks and always yield to pedestrians.
• Stay off cell phones while driving – operating a moving vehicle while using a cell phone is never safe.  

Recently, we’ve had at least 3 instances of students being struck by cars on their way to school. These incidents serve as a reminder about the real risks that are associated with walking to school, and the importance of being extra cautious.

We need the support of our entire student body and community to ensure the safety of our students in school zones. Students, please remember the safety tips listed above while you’re walking to school. Parents, please remember the driving safety tips above, and please take the time to review this message with your students.

Thank you for your support as we work to keep our students safe.

Brian Murray

There has been several questions recently regarding bus schedules and routes. If you have additional questions please download our Here Comes the Bus App. More information about the app can be found on this page.

Good Morning,

Valley Jr. High has make-up picture day coming on November 15.  This will run from 8 to 10 AM.

If you would like re-takes your student will need to bring their pictures back and give that to the person taking their picture.

To order pictures being taken on the 15th, you can pay on-line atBellphoto.com this will show you the package options and you can pay online enter the webcode: valleyjr24fall.

The school does not have envelopes for cash or checks, but you can send that also, please use an envelop and write your

students name,

student ID

Math teacher

Package you would like.

This will be given to the person taking their picture at the time the picture is taken.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Valley Jr. High

Pam 385-646-5234

Thank you,

Pam Hopper

Principal Secretary

Hello Valley,

Picture day this year will be on Wednesday, October 9th.

Retakes will take place on Friday, November 15th.