Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up & Parking
The drop off zone is still across the street, but now your vehicle will face north, toward the mountain. If students exit from the passenger side, they should cross in front of your vehicle and enter the crosswalk.
Follow the green arrow pathway to drop off and pick up students. DO NOT PARK IN THE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP LANE.
NO PARKING ALONG THE FENCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SCHOOL ZONE.
The parking lot is temporarily at Music Mountain Bible Chapel. Do not drive or park behind the church.
If you are signing students in or out, you must park at the church, and then come into the office.
***Parents/Guardians who have mobility disabilities: If you need to drop off a person who has mobility disabilities, pull into the Vendor Delivery designated spot to let them out, then go park at the church. DO NOT BLOCK THE GATE. DO NOT PARK ALONG THE FENCES. All parking is at the church.
The drop off zone is still across the street, but now your vehicle will face north, toward the mountain. If students exit from the passenger side, they should cross in front of your vehicle and enter the crosswalk.
Follow the green arrow pathway to drop off and pick up students. DO NOT PARK IN THE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP LANE.
NO PARKING ALONG THE FENCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SCHOOL ZONE.
The parking lot is temporarily at Music Mountain Bible Chapel. Do not drive or park behind the church.
If you are signing students in or out, you must park at the church, and then come into the office.
***Parents/Guardians who have mobility disabilities: If you need to drop off a person who has mobility disabilities, pull into the Vendor Delivery designated spot to let them out, then go park at the church. DO NOT BLOCK THE GATE. DO NOT PARK ALONG THE FENCES. All parking is at the church.
Week-at-a-Glance August 24th - August 27th
Week-at-a-Glance August 17th - August 20th
Valentine Elementary School has positions open for the 2026-2027 school year. Please share with family and friends who may be interested and qualified for these positions. Click on our Careers section at www.ValentineAZ.net to access the employment application. Join our students and staff at Valentine Elementary School, Where Eagles Soar!
One of the stalls in the restroom unit needed maintenance. Other stalls are available for use.
Rumors among students have already begun that the bathrooms are going to blow up.
Here are the facts:
The restrooms are not attached to any type of propane tanks - they are powered by electricity.
They will stink from time to time due to the nature of the portable system and the extent of the use per day by students and staff. Bathrooms stinking after use is a natural occurrence.
The bathrooms are sanitized daily and checked multiple times throughout the day for cleanliness and supplies.
Rumors among students have already begun that the bathrooms are going to blow up.
Here are the facts:
The restrooms are not attached to any type of propane tanks - they are powered by electricity.
They will stink from time to time due to the nature of the portable system and the extent of the use per day by students and staff. Bathrooms stinking after use is a natural occurrence.
The bathrooms are sanitized daily and checked multiple times throughout the day for cleanliness and supplies.
Read the Eagle Eyes monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on events and news from Valentine Elementary School.
VESD School Board Meeting - August 11th at 4:30 pm VESD School Board Meeting Notices & Agendas are posted at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time on the display board in front of the school located at 12491 N, Byers Street in Truxton, Arizona, and online at the school website: www.valentineaz.net
Snack, Breakfast & Lunch Cost Clarification
Valentine Elementary School does not charge students or families for snacks, breakfast or lunch meals.
Our school qualifies under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free breakfast and lunch meals for students.
If VES were a Non-CEP school, we would charge prices listed on the menus.
For clarification, there is currently no cost for students to have snacks, breakfast or lunch meals.
Valentine Elementary School does not charge students or families for snacks, breakfast or lunch meals.
Our school qualifies under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free breakfast and lunch meals for students.
If VES were a Non-CEP school, we would charge prices listed on the menus.
For clarification, there is currently no cost for students to have snacks, breakfast or lunch meals.
Events Calendar - August 2026
Check out the monthly Events Calendar for school and special events. Please have your students in school every day to ensure they are able to participate in all the opportunities.
Check out the monthly Events Calendar for school and special events. Please have your students in school every day to ensure they are able to participate in all the opportunities.
Week-at-a-Glance August 10th - 13th
August 2026 Menus
We Need You in Our Family Volunteer Organization
We Need You!
🔷For our students
🔷For our school
🔷For our community
Any parent/guardian can join the school Family-Staff Volunteer Organization. Your time and energy can make a big difference for our students and school. Come meet fellow parents, guardians, and staff. Hear what's ahead and how you can play a part in making the school year amazing!
Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5th at 6:00 pm on the Valentine Elementary School campus in the cafeteria.
Join now to:
➡Learn how the organization supports our school
➡Explore fun ways to get involved
➡Get the inside scoop on upcoming events
➡Share your ideas and expertise while helping shape the school year
Menus: August 3rd - 6th
Week-at-a-Glance August 3rd - 6th
Week-at-a-Glance July 27th - 30th
Valentine Elementary School welcomes back all our students and families to our first day of school on Monday, July 27th.
BUS STOPS
As circumstances change, stop times may have to be adjusted. Be at stops at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Kindergarten students must be met by an adult or get off with an older sibling/relative.
Students must have permanent AM & PM bus stops on file with the school office. Students are only permitted one bus stop designation. Bus stop changes will not be made without the Bus Stop Change Form completed one (1) school day prior to the date of the change. Any request to change a bus stop must be filled out on the Bus Stop Change Form at least one day before the change is requested to go into effect. Bus Stop Change Forms are available in the office and on the school website, www.valentineaz.net.
Bus services are a privilege, not a requirement. Procedures are in place to provide the driver with a distraction-free environment to ensure the safety of all students and staff on the bus. Students who are unable to follow bus behavior procedures will be removed from using bus services. This includes behavior expectations at all bus stops, both AM & PM.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS
School dismissal begins at 3:20 pm. Be at school before this time if you are picking a student up from the school. Stay in your car in the Pick Up Zone - DO NOT PARK IN THE PICK UP ZONE.
If you are changing a student's transportation from riding the bus to being picked up, you must call the office to make this change before 2:00 pm. All staff members, including office staff, are unavailable to make transportation changes between 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm. Afternoon transportation rosters are printed for teachers and drivers at 2:00 pm and all staff are assisting with preparations for afternoon dismissal. Phone calls to the school office to change from riding the bus home to pick up at school must be made before 2:00 pm. Office staff will not be processing calls after 2:00 pm
If you have questions or need further information, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
BUS STOPS
As circumstances change, stop times may have to be adjusted. Be at stops at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Kindergarten students must be met by an adult or get off with an older sibling/relative.
Students must have permanent AM & PM bus stops on file with the school office. Students are only permitted one bus stop designation. Bus stop changes will not be made without the Bus Stop Change Form completed one (1) school day prior to the date of the change. Any request to change a bus stop must be filled out on the Bus Stop Change Form at least one day before the change is requested to go into effect. Bus Stop Change Forms are available in the office and on the school website, www.valentineaz.net.
Bus services are a privilege, not a requirement. Procedures are in place to provide the driver with a distraction-free environment to ensure the safety of all students and staff on the bus. Students who are unable to follow bus behavior procedures will be removed from using bus services. This includes behavior expectations at all bus stops, both AM & PM.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP FOR STUDENTS
School dismissal begins at 3:20 pm. Be at school before this time if you are picking a student up from the school. Stay in your car in the Pick Up Zone - DO NOT PARK IN THE PICK UP ZONE.
If you are changing a student's transportation from riding the bus to being picked up, you must call the office to make this change before 2:00 pm. All staff members, including office staff, are unavailable to make transportation changes between 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm. Afternoon transportation rosters are printed for teachers and drivers at 2:00 pm and all staff are assisting with preparations for afternoon dismissal. Phone calls to the school office to change from riding the bus home to pick up at school must be made before 2:00 pm. Office staff will not be processing calls after 2:00 pm
If you have questions or need further information, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
It's time for Back to School!!!
Valentine Elementary School welcomes back all our students and families to our first day of school on Monday, July 27th.
Reminders: School opens at 7:30 am, the front gate closes at 8:00 am and classes begin. Students who arrive right at or after 8:00 am must be escorted into the office by an adult to sign the student into school. A student entering the school late without an adult to sign the student in is a violation of attendance exception policies and procedures.
PARKING & DROP OFF ZONE
The drop off zone is in front of the temporary campus buildings. If students exit from the passenger side, they should be able to walk straight into the campus without crossing in front of other cars that are also dropping off students. DO NOT PARK IN THE DROP OFF ZONE.
We have a few parking spots in front of the school, but the main parking lot is still at Music Mountain Bible Chapel. If you are signing students in or out, park there, and then come into the office.
DO NOT PARK ALONG THE CHAINLINK FENCES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SCHOOL ZONE.
BUS STOPS & PICKING STUDENTS UP
School dismissal begins at 3:20 pm. Be at school before this time if you are picking a student up from the school. Stay in your car in the Pick Up Zone - DO NOT PARK IN THE PICK UP ZONE.
If you are changing a student's transportation from riding the bus to being picked up, you must call the office to make this change before 2:00 pm. All staff members, including office staff, are unavailable to make transportation changes between 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm. Afternoon transportation rosters are printed for teachers and drivers at 2:00 pm and all staff are assisting with preparations for afternoon dismissal.
Students are only permitted one bus stop designation. Any request to change a bus stop must be filled out on the Bus Stop Change Form at least one day before the change is requested to go into effect. Bus Stop Change Forms are available in the office and on the school website, www.valentineaz.net.
If you have questions or need further information, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
Valentine Elementary School welcomes back all our students and families to our first day of school on Monday, July 27th.
Reminders: School opens at 7:30 am, the front gate closes at 8:00 am and classes begin. Students who arrive right at or after 8:00 am must be escorted into the office by an adult to sign the student into school. A student entering the school late without an adult to sign the student in is a violation of attendance exception policies and procedures.
PARKING & DROP OFF ZONE
The drop off zone is in front of the temporary campus buildings. If students exit from the passenger side, they should be able to walk straight into the campus without crossing in front of other cars that are also dropping off students. DO NOT PARK IN THE DROP OFF ZONE.
We have a few parking spots in front of the school, but the main parking lot is still at Music Mountain Bible Chapel. If you are signing students in or out, park there, and then come into the office.
DO NOT PARK ALONG THE CHAINLINK FENCES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SCHOOL ZONE.
BUS STOPS & PICKING STUDENTS UP
School dismissal begins at 3:20 pm. Be at school before this time if you are picking a student up from the school. Stay in your car in the Pick Up Zone - DO NOT PARK IN THE PICK UP ZONE.
If you are changing a student's transportation from riding the bus to being picked up, you must call the office to make this change before 2:00 pm. All staff members, including office staff, are unavailable to make transportation changes between 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm. Afternoon transportation rosters are printed for teachers and drivers at 2:00 pm and all staff are assisting with preparations for afternoon dismissal.
Students are only permitted one bus stop designation. Any request to change a bus stop must be filled out on the Bus Stop Change Form at least one day before the change is requested to go into effect. Bus Stop Change Forms are available in the office and on the school website, www.valentineaz.net.
If you have questions or need further information, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
VESD is excited to be able to offer choices for electives to our middle school students during the 2026-2027 school year. These electives are in addition to the special areas classes for Technology, Music, P.E., and Art.
All 6th - 8th grade students must come sign up for Electives during the Back to School -Meet the Teacher Night on July 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Elective Sign-ups:
First come, first serve
Spaces are limited per elective
Students who do not sign up during the Back to School night will be assigned to an elective that has spaces available
Electives run for one semester (Half the school year)
Students will not be able to switch electives during the semester
Students will sign up in December for electives starting in January
All 6th - 8th grade students must come sign up for Electives during the Back to School -Meet the Teacher Night on July 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Elective Sign-ups:
First come, first serve
Spaces are limited per elective
Students who do not sign up during the Back to School night will be assigned to an elective that has spaces available
Electives run for one semester (Half the school year)
Students will not be able to switch electives during the semester
Students will sign up in December for electives starting in January
Back to School - Meet the Teacher
Thursday, July 23rd
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring your phone to sign up for the VESD App, ParentVue Grade Book Access, and Social Media Notifications
Thursday, July 23rd
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring your phone to sign up for the VESD App, ParentVue Grade Book Access, and Social Media Notifications
VESD Special School Board Meeting - July 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm
VESD School Board Meeting Notices & Agendas are posted at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time on the display board in front of the school located at 12491 N, Byers Street in Truxton, Arizona, and online at the school website: www.valentineaz.net
VESD School Board Meeting Notices & Agendas are posted at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time on the display board in front of the school located at 12491 N, Byers Street in Truxton, Arizona, and online at the school website: www.valentineaz.net
