Valliant Schools

Census Deadline Sept. 30 With just a few days remaining, it is imperative that Oklahomans complete the 2020 Census #FinalSprint. An estimated $1,700 per year is lost annually per uncounted resident. Spread across a decade, the potential loss to federal education funding would be staggering.

No Cost Influenza Vaccine!!!!! Health department nurses will be at your school on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Information and consent forms are being sent home today. The consent form must be completed and returned by Wednesday, September 23, 2020, (at the latest, Thursday morning) in order for your child to receive a flu vaccine. Consent forms are also available for pick up in the building offices. We will be unable to immunize anyone under 18 years old without a completed consent form. If students are not cooperative, the vaccine will not be administered. Parents/guardians are welcomed to be in attendance. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Rachelle Gee, at 580-933-7248.

District Softball Game at Valliant vs. Antlers scheduled for today (Monday) cancelled due to rain. MS Softball Game at Idabel scheduled for today has been cancelled due to rain.

Parents and Students, Today is "Virtual Friday." It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. Since today is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program." We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots. We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1) The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2) Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3) Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4) Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5) Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6) Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog! "This institution is an equal opportunity provider"

The annual JOM/Indian Education Parent meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept 22nd, at 5:30 p.m. in the Valliant Media Center to review and update by-laws, set calendar for upcoming school year and elect new officers. Social distance guidelines will be followed. All JOM students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

Parents and Students, Tomorrow is a "Virtual Friday." It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. Since tomorrow is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program." We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots. We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1) The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2) Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3) Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4) Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5) Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6) Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Middle School Football Parents! The Bulldogs will be hosting the Atoka Wampus Cats on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Game Time has been changed to 5:30! Come out and support the Bulldogs!

Parents and families, We wanted to let you know about an important resource to help families who are struggling because of the pandemic. If your child was eating free or reduced-price lunch school lunch in March 2020, you are eligible for food purchasing assistance of $250 per eligible child! The Oklahoma Department of Human Services will be sending Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer benefits, or P-EBT, to eligible families – you do not need to apply. If you already have an EBT card the benefits will be loaded on your existing card. If you do not currently have an EBT card, please look out for a P-EBT card in the mail. Watch closely as the outside envelope may not clearly say P-EBT. P-EBT is provided to any child who was receiving free or reduced-price school lunch in March 2020. It will not impact your citizenship or immigration status. To learn more, visit www.hungerfreeok.org/pebt. Thank you!

Wednesday, September 16th from 10am to 3pm the Oklahoma Blood Institute will be at the Valliant High School Safe room for this year’s first blood drive. All donations will be tested for COVID 19 antibodies. Donors 16-17 years old will need parent’s permission. You can register on obi.org for an appointment or call Valliant High School at 580-933-7292 for an appointment. Donors receive a choice between a OU and an OSU t-shirt.

Boys and Girls Club Parents and Friends, The Valliant Boys and Girls Club will be closed until September 23 due to staffing issues relative to quarantines. No students were exposed to Covid-19 at the Boys and Girls Club.

Parents and Patrons, Today, we were notified that member of our teaching staff at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the staff member and is subject to quarantine. We want to be in school and we need your help to stay in school. For others sake, please wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Parents and Patrons, Today, we were notified that a student at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the student and is subject to quarantine. We want to be in school and we need your help to stay in school. For others sake, please wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Bulldog Fans, If you are planning to travel to Heavener for the Football Game on Friday, be aware of the following, 1) Game time is at 7:00 pm. 2) All fans will be screened including a Temperature Check before being allowed to enter the stadium. 3) Heavener is encouraging everyone to socially distance and wear a mask.

Parents and Patrons, This weekend, we were notified that a student in a First Grade class at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the student and is subject to quarantine. Please help us stay in school. Wash your hands, Watch your distance, and Wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Teachers, Students and Staff, Tomorrow is our very first Virtual Friday.  It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. I am also excited to announce that the USDA has extended a waiver which will allow everyone to eat free.  We still need you to fill out a lunch form, but for now every child from age 0 - 18 eats for free, even if you don't attend our school. Since tomorrow is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program."  We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots and tomorrow.  We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1)  The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2)   Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3)   Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4)   Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5)   Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6)   Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Parents and Patrons, Late on Wednesday, we were notified that a student in a PreK class at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. This same student happened to ride Bus 9 on Tuesday. We have been very busy notifying the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the student and is subject to quarantine. Please help us stay in school. Wash your hands, Watch your distance, and Wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Parents and Students, It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog! It was great seeing all the kids getting back to school tomorrow. While our soft opening last week went well, we discovered a few areas we need to work on this morning. Please make sure you are screening your children before you send them to school and be patient while we work through our morning screening procedures. We will get faster and make it as seamless as possible. I wanted to remind everyone that this week we have a VIRTUAL FRIDAY! Students will not have to attend school, but will have class assignments to complete. Teachers will be taking attendance based on completion of the assignments. I am attaching a 2020-2021 School Calendar to this message. Days in Green are attendance days and days in Blue are Virtual days. We are glad to be back. Help us be back and stay back. Wear your mask. Watch your distance. Wash your hands. #weareValliant

Parents and Students, Please see the attached letter concerning a positive test for Covid-19 of one of our employees. The employee was at work on Monday and for a short time on Tuesday, but works in an area with very limited student contact. All persons that may have had contact with the individual have been identified and contacted. Individuals with close contact have been quarantined and will remain in quarantine until it is safe to return to school. Thank you for your understanding and support. Craig Wall

We have had several Questions about attendance at Roland for football a week from Friday. Right now they are operating under the same guidelines that we are. Please be aware that these can change at any time due to changes in school, city, county or state policies. Roland's current policy: Roland Public Schools Athletic Event Guidelines 2020-2021 We welcome you to Roland Public Schools. Below you will find information regarding your community’s visit to our campus. In the current health climate, there are a number of unique challenges for schools to address as visitors come on campus. It is our hope that you find the information below beneficial for your visit to our school. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Athletic Director, Eddie Lewis.. Guidelines for Athletic Facilities In an effort to meet current recommendations for safety during the current health climate, the following guidelines are in place: Visiting Teams/Personnel Masks are to be worn by athletes and staff when entering and exiting the facility. Masks may be removed by athletes and staff upon entering the playing field/court or in areas where social distancing can be observed (Safe Zones). 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 our facility. Do not enter school facilities if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms; temperature over 100 degrees, persistent cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint pain, nausea, or loss of smell/taste. Locker room facilities will be available for visiting teams. Water will not be provided by Roland Public Schools. Visiting teams are welcome to bring their own towels and water bottles. No towels or water bottles should be shared among athletes and staff. While we believe sportsmanship is important to the development of our young athletes, we recommend that there is no hand shake before or after the competition to reduce the amount of contact. Only essential personnel will be allowed in the sidelines and press box. No unauthorized personnel will be allowed on the track or playing field. Visiting Spectators/Fans Masks and/or face coverings are strongly encouraged for all spectators/fans visiting Roland Public Schools athletic facilities. Patrons are encourage to make every attempt to maintain 6-feet social distance from those who are not members of their family 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 our facility Do not enter school facilities if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Temperature over 100 degrees, persistent cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint pain, nausea, or loss of smell/taste. No unauthorized personnel will be allowed on the playing surface. Upon conclusion of the athletic event, please do not loiter or gather in large groups. We ask that all visitors exit the facility as quickly as possible. Lady Ranger Softball Field Spectators/fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and utilize the areas down the left and right field baselines for seating. The bleachers will be available under the social distancing guidelines listed above. Ranger Stadium Spectators/fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and utilize the open areas adjacent to the bleachers as well as behind the West end zone area. The bleachers will be available under the 6-foot social distancing guideline listed above. Please distribute this information to all who are planning on attending our event. Ticket Price: Adults - $5.00, Students - $3.00, non-school age children are Free. Acceptable Passes: OSSAA Playoff Pass, Valid Press Pass, Roland School issued Senior Citizen Pass. Roland Public Schools is a Tobacco/Firearm Free Campus. No animals or pets of any kind are allowed with the exception of service animals. Sportsmanship Activity programs are primarily for the student participants. The purpose of scholastic athletics is to provide positive learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth of our student athletes. This competition is being conducted according to the roles of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA). Players, coaches, officials, and spectators can, and are expected to assist in the promotion and achievement of good sportsmanship ideals by taking personal responsibility for keeping this contest at a high level of fair, clean, wholesome completion. Best of luck to both teams.

VPSD Child Nutrition Information for the Week of August 24 - 28 We want your children to have a nutritious return to school. We will be feeding the students in attendance each day through our regular procedures although feeding locations will be different for our Elementary students. We will also be offering Curbside Pickup Meal Service for those students that are not attending this week as well as the students attending Valliant Virtual School. Curbside service will offered from 9:00 to 9:30 am each day in the front of the Cafeteria. Pull up and park and the Cafeteria staff will deliver a meal to your car. Do not get out and come in! Curbside service will be different than it was during the summer. Students will be charged for meals using their normal lunch status (Free/Reduced, Paid, etc.). It would be helpful if Valliant Virtual Students would notify the cafeteria if they are planning to eat. Please call 933-7140. Please take advantage of our meal service. We look forward to seeing you all in person very soon! #weareValliant