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 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
These are the requested school supplies per student for each grade level for the 2026-2027 start of the school year.
VESD School Board Meeting - July 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
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!
Events Calendar - July 2026
Employment - Current Positions 2026-2027
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!
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!
Summer School Bus Schedule - July 2026
Jump Start Summer School is by invitation only. If your family did not receive a summer school letter or a phone call from the Superintendent, your student should not be getting on the bus for summer school.
Summer School Office Hours:
Mondays - Thursdays
July 6th - July 16th
7:30 am - Noon
For questions, please call the school office at 928-769-2310 or email offcmgr@valentineaz.net
Jump Start Summer School is by invitation only. If your family did not receive a summer school letter or a phone call from the Superintendent, your student should not be getting on the bus for summer school.
Summer School Office Hours:
Mondays - Thursdays
July 6th - July 16th
7:30 am - Noon
For questions, please call the school office at 928-769-2310 or email offcmgr@valentineaz.net
Happy 4th of July from the VESD Staff to all our students, families, and community members.
VESD Closed Due to Construction and Trainings: Monday, June 22nd - Saturday, July 5th
The campus will not have phones, fax or email service on Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd
Jump Start Summer School hours will resume on Monday, July 6th from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
The campus will not have phones, fax or email service on Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd
Jump Start Summer School hours will resume on Monday, July 6th from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Happy Father's Day to all our VESD families and staff!
Enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year are 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.
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!
Celebration of Life for Matthew Byrne
Friday, June 19, 2026
11:00 AM
Music Mountain Bible Chapel
12476 N. Byers Street
Truxton, Arizona
Flowers and Cards can be sent to:
Mark Byrne
C/O Valentine Elementary School
12491 N. Byers St. / HC 35 Box 50
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Friday, June 19, 2026
11:00 AM
Music Mountain Bible Chapel
12476 N. Byers Street
Truxton, Arizona
Flowers and Cards can be sent to:
Mark Byrne
C/O Valentine Elementary School
12491 N. Byers St. / HC 35 Box 50
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
In Memory of Mr. Matthew Byrne
January 4, 1971 - June 1, 2026
Details regarding the celebration of Mr. Byrne's life will be shared as they are determined.
January 4, 1971 - June 1, 2026
Details regarding the celebration of Mr. Byrne's life will be shared as they are determined.
