Eagle News

December 2021

CHRISTMAS BREAK DECEMBER 20 - 31

Teacher Work Day Jan. 3, 2022; Classes resume Jan. 4, 2022

Valley View Student-Athletes Help Spread Christmas Cheer

Valley View student-athletes are making sure that one family has a merry Christmas. The students rallied together to purchase gifts and collect donations for a family of four and delivered the items to Abigail's Arms. All together the students delivered 39 bags of Christmas gifts and an envelope of gift cards. We would like to thank all the families who donated to help this family have a Great Christmas! Go Eagles!

Meet Landon Hendrix

Meet Landon Hendrix

Hi, my name is Landon Hendrix. I'm the new Head Boys Basketball Coach and Geometry teacher at Valley View. This is my 8th year in education. I spent the last 7 years at Ponder coaching basketball and cross country. I taught 7th-grade math and a computer coding class while I was at Ponder. I received my degree in Physics from Austin College in 2013. I also played baseball all four years. I graduated High School from Ponder in 2009.

My wife Danielle and I have two wonderful children, Maddox who turns 3 in January, and Grant who is 4 months old. They are all very excited to be at Valley View! Go Eagles!

Meet Landon Hendrix

SUPPORT OUR EAGLE BASKETBALL TEAMS

  • December 20th Boys Basketball at Olney (12:00 pm)
  • December 28-30 Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball at the First State Bank Holiday Classic at Lindsay/Callisburg


For a full list of schedules, visit the VVISD Athletics Page.

Valley View Athletic Schedules

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Meet Gary Schnitker

Meet Gary Schnitker

I am Gary Schnitker, the Ag Mechanics and FFA adviser. This school year is my 20th year teaching and my first year at Valley View. I received my teaching degree from Tarleton State University.


My wife, Erin, is a Dyslexia teacher at S&S Elementary School, and my daughters Starlyn and Emma attend school there also. I enjoy showing livestock with my family and watching my girls play basketball and volleyball. My daughters exhibit hogs and goats.


I am excited about teaching at Valley View and have enjoyed my first semester here. The students are hard-working and interested in learning.

Meet Gary Schnitker
Advanced Animal Science Students

Advanced Animal Science Students

The Valley View Advanced Animal Science Class has been hard at work this semester. This week the entire class received their Beef Quality Assurance Certification. Through the program, students learned about animal health products, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, care and husbandry practices, and other core practices.
Advanced Animal Science Students

SUPPORT OUR FFA STUDENTS

  • Cooke County Youth Fair: Jan. 2 - 8
  • Cooke County Premium Auction: Jan. 9
  • Speaking Development Events Contest: Jan. 18
Valley View FFA

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Join the VVISD Team!

Join the VVISD Team!

Valley View ISD is seeking applicants for the following positions:


  • Bus Drivers
  • Substitute Teachers



To apply visit the Human Resources Page on the VVISD website.

Join the VVISD Team!

Valley View High School Students Excel

All-Region and Area Band

All-Region and Area Band

On Saturday, December 6th members of the High School Band traveled to Argyle to compete for a position in the All-Region Band and Area Band. The Valley View Band is proud of all students who auditioned and made themselves better musicians along the way.


Congratulations to the Junior Katie Vann and Sophomore Katie Eaton for making the 2021 All-Region Band.


Congratulations to the following students for making the 2021 Area Band:

Junior Katie Vann, Sophomore Katie Eaton, Sophomore Jesus Acuna, Freshman Rylee Harp

These students will also audition for the State Band in 2022.

All-Region and Area Band
Renfro Signs Letter of Intent

Renfro Signs Letter of Intent

On Thursday, December 9 Andee Renfro signed her National Letter of Intent to participate in collegiate athletics for Western Oklahoma State College. She is an outstanding member of the Lady Eagle softball team and we know she will continue to go above and beyond at Oklahoma State.
Renfro Signs Letter of Intent

Middle School Students of the Month

Each month the Middle School recognizes students who display responsibility, positivity, honesty, respect, and helpfulness. These students demonstrate excellence inside and outside the classroom. One girl and one boy are selected from grades 5-8. The following students received this honor for going above and beyond in November.
EZ School Pay

Add funds to student lunch accounts.

Onstott's Design Wins Local Christmas Contest

The 4th-grade students participated in a contest for the Valley View Chamber of Commerce. The contest asked each student to design a Christmas-themed window for our Valley View Square. We had lots of talent within the entries, but Korbey Onstott's design was selected for a store-front window. We are so proud of her!

FFA Members Create A Livestock Show for Elementary

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On December 10, our 1st and 2nd-grade students participated in a mini livestock show at the Bob Andrew Agricultural Sciences Center. The event provided FFA members with the opportunity to interact with young students, exposing them to FFA and educating them on how to raise show animals.
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Message from Mrs. Nelson

Message from Mrs. Nelson

The December's Principal Book of the Month is Too Many Tamales. A special thank you to Rodney and Mia Dennis for donating this book to every elementary classroom and the library!

Congratulations to our 3rd and 4th-grade students on a marvelous job at their Christmas program on December 9th. We want to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Carpenter for all her planning and hard work to make the performance happen!

Message from Mrs. Nelson
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • December 20-31- Christmas Break
  • January 3- Professional Development Day/Student Holiday
  • January 2-8 - County Livestock Show
  • January 17 - Student/Staff Holiday
  • January 18 - Speaking Development Events Contest
  • January 18 - School Board Meeting
  • January 21 - Elementary UIL Meet; Professional Development Day/Student Holiday