Valliant Schools

Bulldogs cleaned up again today at the 9th grade and Varsity SE Powerlifting regionals in Hartshorne. While all of these guys posted personal best some were the top dogs and found the podium. All podium finishers qualify for state.

State Qualifiers:

9th Grade:
Zander Blackwell - 3rd place - 132 lbs
Michael Hodgeson- 2nd place - 157 lbs
Colton Tidmore - 3 place - 181 lbs

Varsity:
Ryker Prince - 1st place (REGIONAL CHAMPION) - 168 lbs
John Morris - 2nd place - 275 lbs

We are proud of the growth these athletes have shown during our strength phase of the year. Congratulations to the state qualifiers!

Coach Keeton

1 day ago, Amy Smith

The Valliant Middle School is proud to announce that Mr. Tony Mussett was selected as the middle school teacher of the year! We are so thankful for all you do for our students, school, and community!

4 days ago, Dr. A. Beshears

7th and 8th Grade boys came prepared to compete at OPCA regionals in Hartshorne. Lifters compete for the chance to qualify for the STATE powerlifting meet. In each grade for JH, the top 5 lifters in each region qualify for state. Valliant qualified 9 lifters for the state meet next week in El Reno.

In addition to qualifying 9 lifters, as a team, Valliant's 8th graders are REGIONAL POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONS!

This has been an extremely rewarding year and season in weights with many coming to the weight room for the first time in their lives and to see where they started to where they are now in their strength goals is incredible.

State Qualifiers:

7th Grade:
Jalove Frost - 2nd place - 105 lbs
Kaven Jones - 2nd place - 220 lbs
Cecil Miller - 4th - HWT

8th Grade:
Sawyer Guest - 2nd place - 123 lbs
Canyon Fields - 3rd place - 157 lbs
Jarrin Kirby - 4th place - 157 lbs
Braxton Marks - 4th place - 198 lbs
John McKinney - 1st place (Regional Champion) - 220 lbs
Kaiden Lewis - 1st place (Regional Champion) - HWT

Coach Keeton

4 days ago, Amy Smith

The Band of Bulldogs competed at the OSSAA District contest and earned an Excellent (2) on stage and in sight-reading! This is a huge milestone! Congratulations to the high school band on their success this year!

5 days ago, STEPHEN MCCLESKEY

The girls that qualified for the State powerlifting meet competed this Monday in Durant and 3 walked away with a podium finish.

Podium Finishers
Meinke Potgeiter- 5th place - 105 lbs
Journey Smith - 5th place -155 lbs
Kylie Corely - STATE CHAMPION - 168 lbs - Total weight = 795 lbs!

Qualifiers
Mya Hankins
Kylie Cline
Olivia England

Congrats to all of the powerlifters on their journey of gains.

Kylie Corely has been a staple in our women's powerlifting. Kylie is a 3x regional champion and 2x State Champion. Congratulations!

Coach Keeton

5 days ago, Amy Smith

Here are the dress up days for Dr. Seuss week! Elementary will also have the Spring Book fair available next week and will remain open during the parent/teacher conference for students to purchase books.

12 days ago, Shelbi Golden

Girls Powerlifting season is coming to a close. This was Valliant's first season with true Middle School powerlifters and we are incredibly proud of their effort and performance. At regionals you compete to qualify for the state championship where the top lifters per weight class will battle for gold.

STATE Qualifiers placed today at regionals:

Meinke Potgieter - 3rd Place - 105 lbs
Mya Hankins - 3rd Place- 143 lbs
Journey Smith - 4th Place -155 lbs
Kylie Corely - REGIONAL CHAMPION 1ST PLACE- 168 lbs
Olivia England - 6th Place - 198 lbs
Kylie Cline - 5th Place - HWT

Congratulations to these lifters and congratulations to all who reached a Personal Record on their journey!

Coach Keeton

13 days ago, Amy Smith

Choctaw Nation Headstart is now taking applications for students for next year.

14 days ago, Brandon Frazier

This Tuesday @ Kingston

14 days ago, Patrick Nix

The 5th grade robotics team has done it again! The Wild Ketchum Bots team members Xander Jamison, Hadley Dumont, and Sophie Hash completed their second robotics tournament on Saturday, February 21, at Union Public Schools and came home with the coveted Judges’ Award. The Judges’ Award is based on an interview with the robotics judges who look for excellence in creative building, a descriptive engineering notebook, and the teams overcoming challenges in a positive way. Along with this accolade, the team placed 4th out of 31 teams and earned the right to compete in the state robotics competition! Congratulations Wild Ketchum Bots!

14 days ago, Dr. A. Beshears

Powerlifting is gearing up for regionals to see who is top dogs that will advance to State. Over this past week all teams competed with many Valliant standouts.

HS Girls Team- Chickasha Meet
Kylie Corely- 1st Place - 168 lbs class
Olivia England - 1st Place- 198 lbs class

HS Boys Team - Tishomingo Meet
Ryker Prince- 3rd Place 181 lbs class

JH Girls Team - Tishomingo Meet (Medaled Top 5)
Meet Runners up! The Girls won 2nd place by points for the entire meet! Congratulations!
Sadie Bean - 5th Place - 97 lbs class
Meineke Potgieter - 3rd Place - 195 lbs class
Brieliegh Vaught - 4th Place - 105 lbs class
Molly Daves - 5th Place - 132 lbs class
Journey Smith - 2nd Place - 143 lbs class
Mya Hankins - 3rd Place - 143 lbs class
Kamrie Richard - 4th Place - 143 lbs class
McKenna Gridley - 1st Place - 155 lbs
Kylie Cline - 3rd Place - HWT

JH Boys Team - Tishomingo Meet
MEET CHAMPIONS! These boys are something special when it comes to lifting iron!
Sawyer Guest - 2nd Place - 123 lbs class
Zander Blackwell - 2nd Place 123 lbs class - 9th grade division
Charlie Halpain - 1st Place - 132 lbs class
Jahi'Quese Jordan - 3rd Place - 145 lbs class
Braxton Marks - 2nd Place - 198 lbs class
Kaven Jones - 2nd Place - 220 lbs class
Brylin Sparkman - 3rd Place - 220 lbs class
John McKinney - 1st Place - 242 lbs class

There are many more not mentioned that broke PRs across the board which is what this sport is about. Each person on their own path of discipline, determination, and growth. Congrats to all competitors! We look forward to what you can do at regionals!

Coach Keeton

14 days ago, Amy Smith

District Champs

16 days ago, Patrick Nix

District Champs

16 days ago, Patrick Nix

Valliant Band members went to Durant to compete at the OSSAA District Solo/Ensemble Contest! Students prepared music and performed it for a judge and that judge rated it 1-5 where is 1 is the best you can do. A superior rating is 1. An excellent is a 2. Superiors: Angel Hash (7th grade Clarinet) Myla Coley (12th grade Alto Saxophone) Carter Bryson (10th grade Tuba) Kopen Makerney (11th grade Trombone) Clarinet Trio: Logan Bond, Elizabeth Lawrence, Jordyn Jones Excellents: Woodwind Quartet: Christy Ny, Logan Bond, Jordyn Jones, Jillian Jones Logan Bond (9th grade Clarinet) Boomer Hardin (10th grade Trumpet) Joshua Morrow (12th grade Percussion) Pictured L to R: Mrs. Christy Bryson, Boomer Hardin, Christy Ny, Joshua Morrow, Logan Bond, Carter Bryson, Jillian Jones, Kopen Makerney, Jordyn Jones, Myla Coley, Elizabeth Lawrence, Angel Hash, Mr. Stephen McCleskey

16 days ago, STEPHEN MCCLESKEY

LR: Christy Bryson, Boomer Hardin, Christy Ny, Joshua Morrow, Logan Bond, Carter Bryson, Jillian Jones, Kopen Makerney, Jordyn Jones, Myla Coley, Elizabeth Lawrence, Angel Hash, Mr. Stephen McCleskey

Tickets may be purchased using the link https://gofan.co/event/6126008?schoolId=OSSAA for $8.35 or at the gate with cash for $10.00.

No teacher, family or senior passes will be accepted, only OSSAA Playoff Passes.

17 days ago, Amy Smith

Go Dawgs

18 days ago, Patrick Nix

Don't forget the HS band concert tonight starting at 7!

18 days ago, STEPHEN MCCLESKEY

District Basketball Game:

Tickets may be purchased using the link https://gofan.co/event/6126008?schoolId=OSSAA or the QR attached for $8.35 or at the gate for $10.00.

No teacher, family or senior passes will be accepted, only OSSAA Playoff Passes.

Bulldog fans and guest,
We need your help in making sure all Valliant Public School athletic events are safe and secure.
All spectators must use the front main entrance.
Entrance procedures will include the use of walkthrough / handheld metal detectors. (allow ample time for security checks)
No elementary or middle school student(s) should be dropped off and left unattended.
All spectators are expected to be in their seats during the athletic event with the exception of trips to concessions or restrooms.
Law enforcement and VPS staff will be on site to address any potential disruptions that occur.
There will be no re-entry to the game after exiting the stadium / school building.
No outside food or drinks allowed.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to
Weapons (including pocket knives), vapes, tobacco products, lighters, etc.
The Valliant Public School District reserves the right to deny entry to any athletic event for any person who fails to comply with these procedures.
Fans are encouraged not to bring any type of bags inside the stadium and gymnasiums for athletic events. Bags and purses are subject to being searched.

18 days ago, Amy Smith

Congratulations to our High School January 2026 Students of the Month and Attendance Winner!

19 days ago, Rebecca GILLEY

Congratulations to Valliant's fifth-grade robotics team, the Wild Ketchum Bots, for an incredible start to their season at the Tahlequah Middle School VIQRC Blended Rumble. The team which is made up of Xander Jamison, Hadley Dumont, and Sophie Hash, showed amazing resilience and advanced to qualification matches. They proudly brought home the Judges Award which recognizes outstanding effort, determination, and sportsmanship. They are now in contention to qualify for the state championship in March! Way to go, Wild Ketchum Bots!

24 days ago, Dr. A. Beshears