West Valley High School

We are excited to welcome our students back to school! This year, WVHS will host Freshman Orientation on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 26 at 8 am.
The first half of the day will be dedicated exclusively to our incoming freshmen, providing them with a welcoming and supportive introduction to high school.

For more information: https://wvhs.wvsd.org/apps/news/article/2221400?categoryId=3327

It's gonna' get loud in the halls real soon! We are excited to host orientation for freshmen on the first day of school - Wednesday, August 26 - starting at 8 a.m. Students in grades 10-12 will arrive at 12:30 p.m. and there will be regular dismissal at 2:30 p.m. An email was sent out today with additional information, but feel free to contact the school office with any questions. Can't wait to welcome back all our Eagles!

Our hearts are with the West Valley families who have been displaced by the Upriver Fire. We are grateful to the West Valley Kiwanis Club for organizing a donation drive to support affected WVSD families. Donations of cash, checks and gift cards are being accepted to help meet immediate needs and bring comfort during this challenging time. Gift cards to Amazon, Target, Walmart, grocery stores, clothing stores, restaurants, and gas stations are especially helpful.

Donations can be dropped off at the West Valley School District Office, 2805 N Argonne Road, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All donations will be distributed as evenly as possible among families in need.

Thank you, West Valley Kiwanis Club, for your leadership and generosity, and thank you to our community for coming together to support our neighbors when they need it most. 💙💛

When home isn't accessible, support is. Families experiencing temporary housing situations may be eligible for support through the district's HEART Program. Visit our website at the link below to learn about available services and resources as well as who to reach out to for help.

bit.ly/WVSDFireSupport

▶️ Be watching next week for information on how those in our community can help those affected by the Upriver Fire.

All district and school offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.

Bus routes will be limited today, June 17, because of the ongoing road closures as a result of the Camp Sekani Fire. Due to the evacuation zones north of Upriver Drive, west of Argonne and south of Bigelow Gulch Road, we are unable to provide transportation in this area (all of Northwood). Buses will be running on schedule this morning for all other routes.

Bus routes will be limited today, June 17, because of the ongoing road closures as a result of the Camp Sekani Fire. Due to the evacuation zones north of Upriver Drive, west of Argonne and south of Bigelow Gulch Road, we are unable to provide transportation in this area (all of Northwood). Buses will be running on schedule this morning for all other routes.

As a reminder, students at all schools will be dismissed early today. If your student will be absent, contact the school. School offices will remain open through next Wednesday (June 24) for students to retrieve any belongings left in classrooms.

Click here for a list of early dismissal times by school: https://www.wvsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4377213&type=d&pREC_ID=2638115

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the AP US History class worked with retired teacher Jodee Cahalan to create Stitching America: A 250-Year Collaborative Quilt. Each student selected a topic from the APUSH curriculum and designed a hand-embroidered quilt block representing an important event, person, movement, or idea from American history.

Students also wrote about their topic, the meaning behind the symbols and colors they chose, and how their quilt block connects to an American ideal such as freedom, equality, democracy, or resilience. The quilt will be a visual reminder of the people, events, and ideals that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.

The AP U.S. History and AP World History classes experienced a field trip focused on the culture and historical impact of the Spokane Tribe of Indians in our region. Warren Seyler, historian for the Tribe, led discussions at the Battle of Spokane Plains Monument, a fisheries site along the Spokane River, and finally at Spokane House, where the Little Spokane and Spokane Rivers meet.

The trip provided students with a wonderful opportunity to learn about different perspectives on our region’s history and to gain a deeper understanding of the community in which we live.

Way to work Eagles!! 🦅 🐎