Valliant Schools

Patrons, The city has asked us to help notify you that they will be testing the tornado sirens tomorrow at noon.

The middle school is so proud of Jillian Jones! Jillian won our school spelling bee competition and then went all the way to the in-person Scripps Regional Spelling Bee competition that was hosted at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) in Oklahoma City. She competed on Saturday, 3/8, and made it all the way to the second round before being eliminated. We are so very proud of you and all that you accomplished this year! #BulldogPride

The Valliant Bulldog High School Boys Powerlifting team competed in the Southeast Regional on Friday and had a very successful day. All lifters CRUSHED multiple personal records and placed 4th overall in the team standings with four state qualifiers. Southeast Regional Results: 157 - Clay Matlock - 5th Place - State Qualifier 181 - Aaron Scoles - 1st Place - State Qualifier 242 - Jaxon Jones - 7th Place - State Qualifier 275 - John Morris - 1st Place - State Qualifier Others Receiving Team Points: 157 - Derion Cherry IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLDOG!!!

The Valliant Bulldog Junior High Boys Powerlifting Team had a great day at the Southeast Regional Powerlifting Meet. The team had 13 medalist with 10 of those lifters qualifying for the State Powerlifting Meet next week on March 13th in El Reno. Medal recipients and state qualifiers listed below: 7th Grade: 105 - Kaiden Graham - 5th Place 114 - Sawyer Guest - 4th Place - State Qualifier 132 - Kenneth Sivard - 5th Place 157 - Canyon Fields - 4th Place - State Qualifier 198 - John McKinney - 1st Place - State Qualifier 198 - Braxton Marks - 2nd Place - State Qualifier HWT - Kaden Lewis - 4th Place - State Qualifier 8th Grade: 114 - Zander Blackwell - 2nd Place - State Qualifier 168 - Easton Graham - 5th Place 181 - Colton Cook - 4th Place - State Qualifier 9th Grade: 114 - Dylan Gridley - 5th Place - State Qualifier, At Large 123 - Logan McDonald - 3rd Place - State Qualifier 198 - Ryder Evans - 2nd - State Qualifier Other lifters finishing in the Top Ten and receiving team points: 7th Grade - Jaryn Kirby 7th Grade - Logan Coffey 8th Grade - Kamdyn Cockerham 9th Grade - Jace Stuart 9th Grade - Kaleb Kyle

There will be a meeting for 2025-2026 High School Band parents next Tuesday! If your student is going to be in HS band next year this meeting is for you! Next year's calendar will be passed out as well as a summer schedule for rehearsals and camp. Make time to attend! 6:30 pm at the band room Tuesday March 11

The Junior High Baseball game at Broken Bow for today, 3/4/25, has been cancelled. We will practice during 7th period only, NO after school practice

This Thursday, March 6, 2025, School will dismiss at 1:00 pm. Parent Teacher conferences will be from 2:00-8:00 pm.

Next week is Dr. Suess Read Across America Week. Here are the dress up days. Monday is also Spring Pictures at the Elementary so avoid wearing green on that day.

Congratulations K-Ray! Mackalynn Dansby completed in the OSSAA District Vocal Solo competition Saturday, February 15th and received a Superior Rating. This qualified her to compete in the State competition in April!

Congratulations to the January Senior Spotlight Students, Addisyn Garrett and Tre Brown! My name is Addisyn Garrett and I was selected as January student of the month. I am a co-captain of the basketball team and captain of the cheer team, as well as treasurer of the National Honor Society. I am a 2023-24 Game day Cheer Academic State Champion and a 2024-2025 Game Day Cheer State Finalist. I am also a member of the cross country and track team. After high school I plan to attend East Central University to obtain an Associate degree before I transferred to OU Dentistry to become a dental hygienist. My name is Tre Brown. I've attended Valliant for the last 3 years, and over these years I've competed in track, football, and powerlifting. After high school I plan to attend Southern Nazarene University, to continue running track and pursue a degree in Sport Management.

Congratulations to the High School January Students of the Month! Freshmen: Haven Fennell and Ty McCutcheon Sophomores: Taylia Teague and Joshua Halpain Juniors: Sophia Valenzuela and Joshua Morrow Also, congratulations to Landon Cahill for winning $50 in the drawing for perfect attendance!

Go Dawgs

The Valliant High School Powerlifting Team competed in the Tishomingo Powerlifting Meet and represented the Bulldog Nation very well. All lifters achieved new personal records, proving hard work pays off. Lifters receiving medals are: 165 - Kylie Corley - 1st 165 - Makalyn Knight - 3rd HWT - Olivia England - 2nd 181 - Aaron Scoles - 1st 275 - John Morris - 1st Others receiving team points: Amanda Wilson Tre Brown Clay Matlock Jaxon Jones Hunter Burgess GO BULLDOGS!!!

The Valliant Junior High School Powerlifting Team competed in the Tishomingo Powerlifting Meet and represented the Bulldog Nation very well. All lifters achieved new personal records, proving hard work pays off. Lifters receiving medals are: 121 - Zanari'A Allen - 2nd 114 - Sawyer Guest - 3rd - 7th Grade 114 - Alecz Brant - 3rd - 8th Grade 123 - Logan McDonald - 2nd - 9th Grade 123 - Jace Stuart - 3rd - 9th Grade 145 - Canyon Fields - 1st - 7th Grade 145 - Jaryn Kirby - 2nd - 7th Grade 181 - Colton Cook - 2nd - 8th Grade 198 - Braxton Marks - 1st - 7th Grade 198 - Ryder Evans - 2nd - 9th Grade 220 - John McKinney - 1st - 7th Grade 220 - Connor Williams - 3rd - 9th Grade HWT - Kaleb Kyle - 2nd - 9th Grade Others receiving team points: Kaiden Graham Zander Blackwell Logan Coffey Jakobi Ferguson GO BULLDOGS!!!

Spring Photos on March 3, 2025

The Girls Powerlifting Team competed in the south regional today in Tishomingo. All girls competed well and achieve some PR's. Three girls punched their ticket to state: JH - Zanari'A Allen - 3rd Place - 121 HS - Kylie Corley - 1st Place - 165 HS - Olivia England - 5th Place - HWT The State Powerlifting Meet is next Monday in Durant. GO BULLDOGS!!!!

Valliant Public Schools is so thankful to International Paper (IP) for the $10,000 grant that allowed the middle school to purchase a new set of classroom furniture. This classroom furniture replaced older, outdated desks and creates a more conducive learning space. Thank you so much for your support of Valliant students! #InternationalPaper

Choctaw Nation Headstart - Valliant is now accepting applications for the 25-26 school year.

Pre-K Enrollment for the 25-26 School year is now open! https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=b25fbfe7-9469-4322-a99a-a3cc3a10a922 ***Enrollment for the 25-26 school year opens on February 24, 2024. *** Pre-K applications submitted with all required documents will be accepted until all spots are filled. Enrollment is limited and all applications will be placed on a first come first served basis. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE APPLYING. Welcome to Valliant Public Schools! We are happy to partner with you and your child. Our Pre-K programs strive to meet young children where they are by stage of development. Our teachers focus on early childhood best practices that include a social emotional framework and a comprehensive curriculum focused on early literacy and mathematical concepts. The goal for every VES Pre-K class is to provide a balance of social emotional development and academics through purposeful play. We want each child to experience joyful learning. Applications without all required documents will be denied. This could result in your child not being placed. Proof of Residence must be in the parent/guardian name. Students who do not live in the Valliant school district must first complete a transfer request. Students must be at least four years of age on or before September 1, 2025. The parent or legal guardian must be a resident of the Valliant Public School District. Valliant Public Schools pre-kindergarten program is a voluntary, space available program. The maximum class size is 20 students and will be taught by an Early Childhood Certified teacher. Children are encouraged to be potty-trained before entering VPS Pre-K. Students should be able to clean themselves and change clothes, if necessary, after using the toilet. SELECTION PROCEDURES Only verified applications will be enrolled. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis in order of the completed application is received. If there is not an available spot, the student will be placed on a waitlist. If an opening occurs, applicants will be contacted in the order of their place on the waiting list. ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES You will enroll your student online as a new student using the link below. You will need to upload the required documents listed below. As applications are submitted, all documents will be checked and verified. Only applications with all required documents will be placed in a class. Denied applications will not be enrolled until they are resubmitted with the correct documents. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES Parents will be notified by email by April 30th of their child’s placement. Parents are responsible for checking their email. NO OTHER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PROVIDED. BE SURE TO CHECK SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Must be uploaded at the time that the online enrollment application is completed. Failure to upload all required documents could result in your child not being placed. ❑ Certified, State issued birth certificate - We will not accept the hospital one with foot prints. ❑ Choose one proof of residency from the list below. Proof of Residence must be in the parent/guardian name. Gas, water or electric bill dated within the last 30 days. It must be the top portion of the bill showing the customer name and service address. We will not accept the remittance/mailing portion. Builder contract (closing date must be within 90 days) Lease/rental contract can be used if all utilities are included in the lease. We need the first page showing the name, address and lease terms and the signature page signed by the parent and the landlord. ❑ Current Immunization Record or you will need to use email proof that you have filed and received approval for an exemption with the Oklahoma State Department of Health. (Immunizations or exemption approval must be completed before the child is allowed to enter school.) 4 doses of DTP/DtaP 3 doses of IPV/OPV 1 dose MMR 3 doses Hep B 2 doses Hep A 1 dose Varicella (chicken pox) or history of disease

Congratulations to Myla Coley, Leland Thomas and Carter Bryson on their solo performances at the OSSAA District solo contest! Leland earned a III (Good), Myla earned a II (Excellent) and Carter earned a I (Superior). Carter will go to state in April!