Weldon Valley School District RE-20J

Weldon Valley has a tractor and suburban for sale! Please see our website for more information!

Parents & Guardians, Here is the secondary finals schedule for next week. This schedule is for junior high and high school only. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jx20twIKISm9FAsh7drL4EBANe5eW-LOTLBduaQf6WY/edit?usp=sharing Elementary will have their end of the year awards on Thursday, 5/22, at 9:00 am - Secondary will be at 1:35 pm. Reminder: all student are required to check in all school items and devices before checking out on Thursday, if they owe fees those must be paid before their sign out sheets will be accepted. If you have questions please reach out to the front office at 970-645-2411 or to Miss Schocke at mschocke@weldonvalley.org

Field Day is TOMORROW! If you plan on having lunch with your student please call the office and RSVP for lunch before 1:00pm today- the cost is $5. Lunch will be served at 11:15 for grades K-6 and at 11:30 for 7-12th graders. Field Day kick off is at 12:00 noon, please be sure to PARK in the dirt lot across from the school- if you're not coming inside for lunch, please WALK around the back of the school using the berm to get to the activities. See our website for the flyer and more information!

Parents/Guardians, we are quickly approaching the end of the school year, which means students will be returning their devices and all borrowed materials/items from the school. Please check with your student(s) this week to make sure they have everything ready to turn in next Thursday. If the students do not have the items checked out to them turned in or their items are damaged they will have a fee to pay before they are able to fully check out. Chromebooks: -damaged beyond repair: $350 -broken/damaged screen: $120 -missing device sticker: $10 -lost/wrong charger: $20 Books: varies by subject/content area Athletic Uniforms: varies by sport Gym Locker Locks: $5 All fees must be paid in full before your student can check out, this includes: sport fees, club fees, and anything list above. If you have any questions about existing fees, please call the front office at 970-645-2411. Finals schedule will be pushed out this week!

Happy Monday! Have you filled out your Out of District application yet? Please remember all out of district students (new or returning) have to apply each year! There's only 2 weeks left!

Field Shirts will be delivered tomorrow! Parents, your child's shirts will be sent home in their backpacks. If you prefer to pick them up yourself, please contact Mrs. Smith. Thank you for supporting the Weldon Valley School Mart!

Congratulations to the class of 2025 and to our sweet little class of 2037! May you never forget the road that leads you home or the family you have here at Weldon Valley! We are so proud of you! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14yhGNpgKwt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Only 3 weeks left! Returning Students and New Student inquiries- All "Out of District" applications are due back to Lacey no later than May 31st. Applications may be found on our website, by clicking this link https://5il.co/3f1k0 or can also be picked up at the front office. For more information please email or call us at: LStarner@weldonvalley.org (970)645-2411

Please help me congratulate these seniors who have received some of our local scholarship awards. Congratulations to Ellie, Chloie, Korah, Dane, Kyra and Ben! Good luck on the next step of your journey!

Congratulations to all of our teachers who were entered into Walmart's Teacher Appreciation contest! Mrs Arndt was chosen by our local Walmart & the Warrior community as Weldon Valleys favorite teacher! Thank you Walmart for gifting her a very lovely basket full of wonderful goodies!

FBLA Officer application are now open. Scan the QR code posted around the school to apply! Eligible students include current freshman, sophomores, and juniors who have completed a business class. Don't miss the chance to develop leadership skills and make an impact.

Sixteen FBLA members from Weldon Valley High School had the exciting opportunity to attend and compete at the 2025 FBLA State Leadership Conference, held at the Gaylord Rockies from April 21–23, 2025. Throughout the three-day event, students engaged in networking with peers from across the state, connected with business professionals, showcased their talents and skills, and strengthened their leadership abilities within their schools and communities. The conference also featured a variety of educational workshops and opportunities for community service involvement. Congratulations to: Kyra Keating & Skylar Scott – 1st place in Digital Animation Scarlette Thomas-Groves – 4th place in Organizational Leadership Leila Groves – 9th place in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures A huge thank you to Justin & Lacey Starner for chaperoning the trip. We also deeply appreciate the support of the Weldon Valley PTO and Booster Club for their generous donation, which helped cover student meals. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to our staff and community members who purchased t-shirts to support the event. -- Christine Smith Secondary Business Spanish/FBLA Adviser

Tomorrow is one of the best days Wacky Wednesday's in the Valley- BLUE & GOLD day! Let's rock that Warrior Spirit!

The FFA Chapter would like to recognize Bella Petrino. She was missed at the FFA Awards Banquet last Thursday. Congratulations Bella!

Last week the FFA Chapter held our Dinner & Awards Banquet. Greenhand Degrees, Chapter Degrees, special leadership awards, recognizing seniors, and installing new FFA officers filled the night! Congratulations to all!

A shout out to the following four junior high athletes who set 9 school records this season in track and field. 100 Dash - Thea Covelli 12.9 (Previous record set by Thea in 2024 with a time of 13.18.) 200 Dash - Thea Covelli 28.06 (Previous record set by Thea in 2024 with a time of 28.87.) 800 Run- Gracie Eiring 2:52.62 (Previous record set by Kirsten Wood in 2015 with a time of 2:54.93.) Mile Run- Haylee Amen 6:27.62 (Previous record set by Hunter Hammond in 2011 with a time of 6:29.05.) 100 Hurdles - Haylee Amen 18.99 (Previous record set by Rachael McCracken in 2009 with a time of 19.19.) High Jump- Thea Covelli 4’7” (Previous record was tied with Marissa Headley in 2006 and Thea in 2024 with a jump of 4’6”.) 4x200 Relay of Gracie Eiring, Peighton Arndt, Haylee Amen and Thea Covelli 2:03.94 (Previous record set by Amy Groves, Jillian Deganhart, Amie McCracken, and Michelle McCracken in 2000 with a time of 5:16.5.) 4x400 Relay of Peighton Arndt, Haylee Amen, Gracie Eiring, and Thea Covelli 5:01.46 (Previous record set by Missey Lorenzini, Susan Covelli, Shansa Sulleyman, and Melissa Schreiner in 1997 with a time of 5:16.50.) 800 Sprint Medley Relay of Haylee Amen, Gracie Eiring, Peighton Arndt, and Thea Covelli 2:09.63 (Previous record set by Shansa Suleyman, Melissa Schreiner, Susan Covelli, and Missey Lorenzini in 1998 with a time of 2:10.92.)

NWEA will be taking place 5/6, 5/7, and 5/8 for 2nd through 11th grade. Testing will be from 7:45 until 9:00 for secondary students - seniors please report at 9:00 to first hour. If you have any question please reach out to mschocke@weldonvalley.org. Last testing session of the year - GOOD LUCK and HAPPY TESTING!

NOW ACCEPTING OUT OF DISTRICT APPLICATIONS! Returning Students and New Student inquiries- All "Out of District" applications are due back to Lacey no later than May 31st. Applications may be found on our website, by clicking this link https://5il.co/3f1k0 or can also be picked up at the front office. For more information please email or call us at: LStarner@weldonvalley.org (970)645-2411

Congratulations to the junior high Lady Warriors for winning the North Central League track meet today! Way to perform.

Hello Warriors! The Internet and phone lines are currently down. Please direct all communication to Lacey's email LStarner@weldonvalley.org. We will send out another message when we are back up and running! Thank you for your kindness and patience. Go Warriors!