Family Field Day and House Competitions - Monday, May 18th, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Students must come to the school at the regular start time to get organized into teams, pick up meal tickets, and receive other information.
Valentine Elementary School will hold the annual Family Field Day and House Competitions at the new park in Peach Springs. Students will be transported by bus to and from the park.
Students will need to:
- wear tennis shoes with socks for the field events and competitions
- bring a second pair of shoes that can get wet
- wear their HOUSE SHIRT and other clothes that can get wet (NO SWIM SUITS)
- bring a towel, wear a hat, and wear sunscreen
Bounce houses with water features will be available (weather permitting).
Baskets will be available for purchase - great summer time items!!!
Lunch will include a hot dog, chips, cookies, and a drink.
Meal ticket must be presented to receive lunch.
Activities include: sack races, relay races, three-legged races, tug-of-war, dunk tank (dunk a staff member), and more!
Students must be signed out at the park with the Office Manager, Ms. Alsman, if a parent/guardian will be picking the student up from the park.
For questions, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
NOTE: School office and campus will be closed from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm on Monday, May 18th due to the Family Field Day and House Competitions Event.
Students must come to the school at the regular start time to get organized into teams, pick up meal tickets, and receive other information.
Valentine Elementary School will hold the annual Family Field Day and House Competitions at the new park in Peach Springs. Students will be transported by bus to and from the park.
Students will need to:
- wear tennis shoes with socks for the field events and competitions
- bring a second pair of shoes that can get wet
- wear their HOUSE SHIRT and other clothes that can get wet (NO SWIM SUITS)
- bring a towel, wear a hat, and wear sunscreen
Bounce houses with water features will be available (weather permitting).
Baskets will be available for purchase - great summer time items!!!
Lunch will include a hot dog, chips, cookies, and a drink.
Meal ticket must be presented to receive lunch.
Activities include: sack races, relay races, three-legged races, tug-of-war, dunk tank (dunk a staff member), and more!
Students must be signed out at the park with the Office Manager, Ms. Alsman, if a parent/guardian will be picking the student up from the park.
For questions, contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
NOTE: School office and campus will be closed from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm on Monday, May 18th due to the Family Field Day and House Competitions Event.
Week-at-a-Glance May18th - May 21st
Reminder: Early Release Today
VESD School Board Meeting - May 12th 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
Week-at-a-Glance May 11th - May 14th
Happy Mother's Day from VESD to all the moms and anyone who fills that role in someone's life!
Out of this World
Middle School Dance Tonight
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Invitations were sent home last week with students.
Dress Code: School Appropriate Attire - no bare midriffs, no spaghetti straps, no strapless dresses or shirts, no short, mini, or micro skirts or dresses, no shorts. Dress your best.
If you are wanting to bring a guest, the guest must be a current middle school student and must be pre-approved by administration. Elementary and high school students are not permitted to attend.
Parents/Guardians will drop students off at 6:00 pm and pick up students at or before 8:00 pm. This is not a parent/guardian chaperoned event. School staff will supervise this event.
Middle School Dance Tonight
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Invitations were sent home last week with students.
Dress Code: School Appropriate Attire - no bare midriffs, no spaghetti straps, no strapless dresses or shirts, no short, mini, or micro skirts or dresses, no shorts. Dress your best.
If you are wanting to bring a guest, the guest must be a current middle school student and must be pre-approved by administration. Elementary and high school students are not permitted to attend.
Parents/Guardians will drop students off at 6:00 pm and pick up students at or before 8:00 pm. This is not a parent/guardian chaperoned event. School staff will supervise this event.
Reminder: Early Release Today
Enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now available in the office and on our website. To access the application online, please visit www.valentineaz.net and click on Open Enrollment in the navigation bar. Click the link to the Enrollment Packet, and a PDF should pop up which you can print and complete.
ALL RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED
TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION EACH YEAR.
The entire enrollment application packet must be completed and brought to the office by the enrolling custodial parent/guardian. Make sure all required signatures are completed and all supporting documentation is brought with you for residency verification. Every enrollment packet must be brought to the office in-person to complete verifications and copies of identification and documents. Applications that are faxed or emailed will not be accepted.
If your residence is outside the Valentine Elementary School District 22 attendance boundaries, you must complete the Attendance Exception Form and include a letter stating why you want your student to attend Valentine Elementary School.
Your student’s AM Bus Stop and PM Bus Stop must be filled in on page 4 of 4 on the Application for Enrollment Form and on the separate Transportation Form. A tentative bus stop schedule for the 2026-2027 school year has been included in this packet. Unless there is a documented family emergency, the bus stops for AM and PM that you indicate on this form will be your student’s permanent pick up/drop off locations for the entire school year. To change pick up/drop off locations, you will be required to complete a Bus Stop Change Request Form one day prior to the date you want the change to take place. Bus Stop Change Request Forms are available online and in the school office.
The Home Language Survey must be completed in its entirety. Do not write down other languages than English if your student does not use the other language fluently on a daily basis at home and at school. AZELLA testing for English proficiency must be done throughout the year, and your student will have to prove they are proficient in English when other languages are submitted on this form.
The Arizona Residency Documentation Form must be brought into the office with the required supporting residency documents and your identification documents. If you are not listed on a rental agreement or mortgage, are sharing living spaces, or are in a temporary housing arrangement with another person/family, you must complete the Affidavit of Shared Residence because you do not have residency documentation for renting or owning your house/apartment. The Affidavit of Shared Residence must be signed by a Notary Public. You may use your own Notary Public, or you can bring the documents to the school where we have a Notary Public. The Arizona Student Residency Questionnaire must also be completed with current information as part of the enrollment process.
Medical history, medication consent forms, and the Medical Statement for Students with Special Dietary Accommodations must also be completed and signed. If your student has a food allergy, a physician must complete the Medical Statement for Students with Special Dietary Accommodations.
Copies of your student’s state certified birth certificate, immunizations, and any Special Education/IEP/504/AZELLA Records (if your child is not a current student) must be provided with your application. Any applicable court documents regarding custody or contact restrictions must be updated and submitted with your application. This year we must also have a copy of the student’s Tribal Enrollment Card and/or Certificate of Indian Blood if applicable.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOT CONSIDERED
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE THE CURRENT CONTACT EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER FOR EACH PARENT/GUARDIAN, AS WELL AS AT LEAST TWO EMERGENCY CONTACTS WITH CURRENT EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS ON FILE. ALL CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE KEPT CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO KEEP ALL CONTACT AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE AT ALL TIMES.
A completed enrollment application does not guarantee acceptance or admission to Valentine Elementary School. Acceptance letters will be sent out during the week of June 22 – 26, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
ALL RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED
TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION EACH YEAR.
The entire enrollment application packet must be completed and brought to the office by the enrolling custodial parent/guardian. Make sure all required signatures are completed and all supporting documentation is brought with you for residency verification. Every enrollment packet must be brought to the office in-person to complete verifications and copies of identification and documents. Applications that are faxed or emailed will not be accepted.
If your residence is outside the Valentine Elementary School District 22 attendance boundaries, you must complete the Attendance Exception Form and include a letter stating why you want your student to attend Valentine Elementary School.
Your student’s AM Bus Stop and PM Bus Stop must be filled in on page 4 of 4 on the Application for Enrollment Form and on the separate Transportation Form. A tentative bus stop schedule for the 2026-2027 school year has been included in this packet. Unless there is a documented family emergency, the bus stops for AM and PM that you indicate on this form will be your student’s permanent pick up/drop off locations for the entire school year. To change pick up/drop off locations, you will be required to complete a Bus Stop Change Request Form one day prior to the date you want the change to take place. Bus Stop Change Request Forms are available online and in the school office.
The Home Language Survey must be completed in its entirety. Do not write down other languages than English if your student does not use the other language fluently on a daily basis at home and at school. AZELLA testing for English proficiency must be done throughout the year, and your student will have to prove they are proficient in English when other languages are submitted on this form.
The Arizona Residency Documentation Form must be brought into the office with the required supporting residency documents and your identification documents. If you are not listed on a rental agreement or mortgage, are sharing living spaces, or are in a temporary housing arrangement with another person/family, you must complete the Affidavit of Shared Residence because you do not have residency documentation for renting or owning your house/apartment. The Affidavit of Shared Residence must be signed by a Notary Public. You may use your own Notary Public, or you can bring the documents to the school where we have a Notary Public. The Arizona Student Residency Questionnaire must also be completed with current information as part of the enrollment process.
Medical history, medication consent forms, and the Medical Statement for Students with Special Dietary Accommodations must also be completed and signed. If your student has a food allergy, a physician must complete the Medical Statement for Students with Special Dietary Accommodations.
Copies of your student’s state certified birth certificate, immunizations, and any Special Education/IEP/504/AZELLA Records (if your child is not a current student) must be provided with your application. Any applicable court documents regarding custody or contact restrictions must be updated and submitted with your application. This year we must also have a copy of the student’s Tribal Enrollment Card and/or Certificate of Indian Blood if applicable.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOT CONSIDERED
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE THE CURRENT CONTACT EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER FOR EACH PARENT/GUARDIAN, AS WELL AS AT LEAST TWO EMERGENCY CONTACTS WITH CURRENT EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS ON FILE. ALL CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE KEPT CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO KEEP ALL CONTACT AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE AT ALL TIMES.
A completed enrollment application does not guarantee acceptance or admission to Valentine Elementary School. Acceptance letters will be sent out during the week of June 22 – 26, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Week-at-a-Glance May 4th - May 7th
Week-at-a-Glance April 27th - April 30th
We are in need of some more volunteers to help with events and supervision of students at the Small Schools Track Meet on Thursday, April 30th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Kingman High School Stadium.
Contact Mr. Hass at mr.haas@valentineaz.net for more details and to sign up to volunteer
The school office can be reached at 928-769-2310 to leave a message for Mr. Haas. He will return calls after school each day.
Contact Mr. Hass at mr.haas@valentineaz.net for more details and to sign up to volunteer
The school office can be reached at 928-769-2310 to leave a message for Mr. Haas. He will return calls after school each day.
National ESEA Distinguished School Award Presentation and Celebration
Valentine Elementary School has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School for the 2025-2026 school year. The students, staff, school, and community celebrated this honorable designation with an award presentation on Thursday, April 16th. Dr. Zenneah Jenkins and Dr. Joseph Cole, representatives from the Arizona Department of Education, presented Mr. Angle, Valentine Elementary School Superintendent, with a certificate of award and a $10,000 check. Mr. John Warren, Mohave County School Superintendent, Mr. Travis Lingenfelter, Mohave County Supervisor for District 1, and Juanita Tabor, School Board President, congratulated the students, families, and staff in recognition of the outstanding work that all stakeholders at Valentine Elementary School have committed to in earning this prestigious award.
Valentine Elementary School is located northern Arizona and is committed to providing outstanding academic opportunities and experiences for all students. The implementation of the House System created a tremendous impact on student attendance, participation, and academic growth. The House System is a program developed by Ron Clark Academy which is based on student leadership and teamwork. This strategy enabled Valentine Elementary School to join dozens of schools who reported in a July 2025 survey that they had reaped the benefits of a reduction in discipline referrals and increases in attendance and family involvement. Our school climate and culture improved, as did staff morale and engagement with students, with the end result being increased academic achievement.
The National ESEA Distinguished Schools program, a project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA), publicly recognizes federally funded schools for outstanding academic achievement and positive educational advances. Each state selects up to two schools annually that show exceptional student performance, or improved outcomes for special populations.
Key Aspects of the Program:
• Selection Criteria: Schools must have a poverty rate of at least 35% and demonstrate high academic growth or achievement.
• Recognition: Selected schools receive a commemorative award, a feature on the ESEA Network website, and recognition at the national conference.
• Categories of Excellence: Recognized schools often fall into categories including exceptional student performance, closing the achievement gap, or excellence in serving special populations.
https://www.eseanetwork.org/ds/schools/valentine-elementary-school
Valentine Elementary School has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School for the 2025-2026 school year. The students, staff, school, and community celebrated this honorable designation with an award presentation on Thursday, April 16th. Dr. Zenneah Jenkins and Dr. Joseph Cole, representatives from the Arizona Department of Education, presented Mr. Angle, Valentine Elementary School Superintendent, with a certificate of award and a $10,000 check. Mr. John Warren, Mohave County School Superintendent, Mr. Travis Lingenfelter, Mohave County Supervisor for District 1, and Juanita Tabor, School Board President, congratulated the students, families, and staff in recognition of the outstanding work that all stakeholders at Valentine Elementary School have committed to in earning this prestigious award.
Valentine Elementary School is located northern Arizona and is committed to providing outstanding academic opportunities and experiences for all students. The implementation of the House System created a tremendous impact on student attendance, participation, and academic growth. The House System is a program developed by Ron Clark Academy which is based on student leadership and teamwork. This strategy enabled Valentine Elementary School to join dozens of schools who reported in a July 2025 survey that they had reaped the benefits of a reduction in discipline referrals and increases in attendance and family involvement. Our school climate and culture improved, as did staff morale and engagement with students, with the end result being increased academic achievement.
The National ESEA Distinguished Schools program, a project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA), publicly recognizes federally funded schools for outstanding academic achievement and positive educational advances. Each state selects up to two schools annually that show exceptional student performance, or improved outcomes for special populations.
Key Aspects of the Program:
• Selection Criteria: Schools must have a poverty rate of at least 35% and demonstrate high academic growth or achievement.
• Recognition: Selected schools receive a commemorative award, a feature on the ESEA Network website, and recognition at the national conference.
• Categories of Excellence: Recognized schools often fall into categories including exceptional student performance, closing the achievement gap, or excellence in serving special populations.
https://www.eseanetwork.org/ds/schools/valentine-elementary-school
Week-at-a-Glance April 20th - April 23rd
VESD School Board Meeting - April 14th 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
National ESEA Distinguished School Celebration
Families, community members and partners are invited to the celebration on Thursday, April 16th from 1:30 - 3:15 pm.
Please join us to celebrate Valentine Elementary School being recognized as an Arizona National Distinguished School.
Cake and drinks will be provided.
Let us know if you will be joining the celebration so we have an accurate count for seating and refreshments, RSVP by Wednesday.
For questions, please contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
Families, community members and partners are invited to the celebration on Thursday, April 16th from 1:30 - 3:15 pm.
Please join us to celebrate Valentine Elementary School being recognized as an Arizona National Distinguished School.
Cake and drinks will be provided.
Let us know if you will be joining the celebration so we have an accurate count for seating and refreshments, RSVP by Wednesday.
For questions, please contact the school office at 928-769-2310.
Future Kindergarten parents/guardians are invited to an Orientation/Registration Night on Wednesday, April 15th, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Must be 5 years old on or before August 31st, 2026
Come meet our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Radcliffe and learn about kindergarten expectations and experiences. We will have staff members available to assist with the registration process.
Required documents for registration:
Valid photo ID for parent/guardian
Child’s original birth certificate
Updated list of Immunizations
Custody Documents (if applicable)
Proof of Residency:
Deed, lease, or mortgage statement
Current utility bill (water, electric, or gas)
Two additional legal documents with current address
Proof of residency form (if the parent/guardian's name is not on the deed, lease, or mortgage
If you have questions, please contact the school office at: 928-769-2310.
Must be 5 years old on or before August 31st, 2026
Come meet our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Radcliffe and learn about kindergarten expectations and experiences. We will have staff members available to assist with the registration process.
Required documents for registration:
Valid photo ID for parent/guardian
Child’s original birth certificate
Updated list of Immunizations
Custody Documents (if applicable)
Proof of Residency:
Deed, lease, or mortgage statement
Current utility bill (water, electric, or gas)
Two additional legal documents with current address
Proof of residency form (if the parent/guardian's name is not on the deed, lease, or mortgage
If you have questions, please contact the school office at: 928-769-2310.
Week-at-a-Glance April 13th - April 16th
Week-at-a-Glance April 6th - April 9th
State Testing Dates - Mark Your Calendar
