Valliant Schools

Hey Valliant Students and Parents, don't forget, tomorrow (Friday 23rd) is a Virtual Friday!

Quarterback Club will be offering the following design on a black tee for those that choose to purchase one, especially parents. There will be a middle school and high school roster option but only in a short sleeve tee. No long sleeves or hoodies this year. Cost is $20 with a $3 dollar charge up for sizes 3X and up. Please email your order number, sizes, and roster option to Mrs. Whitby...awhitby@vpsd.org. If you do not get a confirmation email, she did not recieve your order. We need orders as soon as possible, preferably by Monday 10/26. We will need payment before ordering. You can leave payment in High School office for Mrs. Whitby. If payment is not recieved, your order will not be placed. Please share!

MS Football tonight at Home vs Coalgate 6:00 pm (Tuesday). 7th/8th mixed game. Only 1 game tonight! Thursday MS Football vs Hugo at Home 5:30 pm. 7th/8th first game, then 6th/7th game to follow.

MS Football Parents and Players, As you already know our entire HS Football team and Coaching staff are currently quarantined. We have made arrangements for our MS team to play this week. On Tuesday at 6pm, we will play Coalgate at home. This will be a mixed 7th/8th grade game only. We are still working out details for the remaining game with Hugo on Thursday.

Patrons, I am truly saddened to announce that the HS Football game vs Hugo has been postponed indefinitely. This afternoon, we were notified of a positive Covid-19 test among our team. Due to contact tracing and guidance from the Oklahoma State Health Dept, it is clear that we would be unable to play for the foreseeable future. This is truly an unfortunate situation. Further announcements will be made as information becomes available. Craig Wall

Attention 5th Grade Basketball Parents, Our 5th Graders play in the WC Tourney next week. You can find the brackets attached on this post and on our website. The bus will leave at 5:45 on Monday!

No school in Valliant on Thursday or Friday! (Oct 15, 16) It's Fall Break! Enjoy your break!

Parents, Students and Friends, Unfortunately, we were notified this afternoon that a member of our Cafeteria Staff had tested positive for Covid-19. This will leave us short handed in the Cafeteria again over the next two weeks. We met this afternoon and are planning to continue with in-person school for now. We ask for your understanding and patience during this time. For a link to the notification, follow the link to the documents section of our website. https://5il.co/lz1v

The Middle School Football Game at Lukfata tonight (Thursday Oct. 8) will kickoff at 5:00. There is only 1 combined game (6, 7, 8) The Middle School Games at Antlers on Monday will begin at 6:00

Parents and Students, This is Homecoming Week! On Friday, we will be having in-person school. There will be an all-school socially distanced pep assembly, weather permitting, at 1:15 in Bulldog Stadium. The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:00. Buses will run at their regular time. Homecoming drive-around at 6:15, with the festivities beginning at 6:30. Kickoff vs. the Antlers Bearcats at 7:00. #weareValliant

Valliant Parents and Students, Friday, Oct 2 is a Virtual Friday. Don’t forget to get connected and take care of your class work. Grab and Go meals will be served from 8:30 - 10:00 am.

Valliant 5th Grade Basketball will participate in the Caddo Elementary Tournament next week. For a bracket of games, click on the link below. https://5il.co/lpqt

Hey Valliant Fans! Are you looking for a score or a schedule? Check out the Valliant App. All the scores and schedules are there and always in the palm of your hand. Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Middle School softball shirts can now be ordered online at https://vmssoftball.spiritsale.com/ The team roster is printed on the back. Orders must be received by Oct. 8th

Parents and Friends, We are changing the way in which we inform our patrons when we have a Covid-19 positive test notification. From now on, we will not post the letter we are sending out on social media outlets. Rather, we will post a link to the notification which can be found in the Documents section of our website. August 28 Notification can be found at https://5il.co/lm8q Craig Wall, Supt.

The Valliant Public Schools will return to in-person school tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog! See details attached.

Hartshorne Miner Football 2020 Spectator Protocol We welcome you to Butler-Jennings Stadium. The following protocol will be followed to provide a safe and enjoyable game experience for everyone in attendance. Please be patient and understand that we are looking forward to the day we can provide a more normal environment for all of our guests, but at the current time we have to be mindful of OSDH and CDC recommendations to get us there as quickly as possible. Spectators and Guests at Butler-Jennings Stadium ● Masks and/or face coverings are strongly recommended for all spectators/fans visiting Butler-Jennings Stadium. ● Guests are encouraged to maintain 6-feet social distance from those who are not members of their family while sitting in the stands, in concession lines, restroom facilities, and other areas of Butler-Jennings Stadium.. ● If you have known exposure to COVID-19 in the past 14 days or been asked to quarantine in the past 10 days, we ask that you not enter Butler-Jennings Stadium ● DO NOT ENTER Butler-Jennings Stadium if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Temperature of 100 degrees or higher, persistent cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint pain, nausea, or loss of smell/taste. ● No unauthorized personnel will be allowed to enter the playing area before, during, or after the contest. Upon conclusion of the event, please do not loiter or gather in large groups. All visitors must exit the facility as quickly as possible. Butler-Jennings Stadium will be closed 15 minutes after the conclusion of the contest. ● There are two (2) entrances to Butler-Jennings Stadium. Visitors are to use the SOUTH side entrance along with those wishing to sit in their vehicles (HANDICAPPED). Home spectators should use the EAST side entrance to the stadium. Parking inside the stadium will be allowed until spaces are full. ● Restrooms and concession facilities are located on both sides of the stadium. ● Visitor seating is on the WEST side of the field. Home spectators should stay on the East side of the field. ● Admission for HS Football Games will be $5 for Adult and $4 for Students (PreK - 12) NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE FIELD/TRACK AREA AT THE END OF THE GAME These protocols will remain in place until such time the CDC and the OSDH recommend they be changed. Due to the fluid nature of the current situation, we reserve the right to enhance our procedures as needed to adhere to the recommendations at that time. We appreciate your patience and look forward to a great atmosphere for our student-athletes. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AS THEY REPRESENT OUR COMMUNITIES.

Valliant Parents and Students, We have been working on a plan that would allow us to return to in-person school and be able to serve meals, possibly as early as Wednesday the 30th. While we are still in a planning stage, we are extremely hopeful that we can nail down the details and make a formal announcement of the plan on Tuesday morning. We want our kids to be in school. We also need your help to prevent spreading Covid to the school from outside sources. Wash your hands, wear your mask, and watch your distance. #weareValliant

Valliant Parents, Patrons, and Friends, On Tuesday, we will resume our Grab and Go meals. Any child ages 0 - 18 is eligible for a meal at no cost. You can pick the meals up at any of our Grab and Go sites between 8:30 and 10:00 am. 1) Valliant School Drive Through Bus Lane 2) Felker Freewill Baptist Church 3) Rufe Volunteer Fire Department 4) Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department 5) Mt. Zion Church 6) The Church Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Schedule Announcements VoTech will be running buses at regular time. The HS Softball Bi-District tourney vs Okmulgee will start at 1:00 on Monday. MS Football Practice will be at 2:30 on Monday. HS Football Practice will be at regular time. Cross Country Practice on track at 8 am Monday. FFA - Sausage and Meat delivery tomorrow. Must be picked up.