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Congratulations, Superintendent Jason Weber!
After a lengthy and detailed hiring process, the Valdez City School Board has selected Jason Weber as the Valdez City School District Superintendent.
Mr. Weber will remain Interim Superintendent / HHES Principal for the remainder of 2024-2025 school year. Beginning July 1, 2025, Mr. Weber will assume the full-time Valdez School District Superintendent role.
Work Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska while shaping young minds at Valdez City Schools!
Become part of an extraordinary educational experience in Valdez and make a lasting impact on the lives of students in our community.
Mission & Philosophy
Our mission is based on a partnership of schools, parents, and the community united in education for life - instructing, inspiring, and empowering every student in a safe environment.
We do this by offering a challenging curriculum across all three schools - Hermon Hutchens Elementary, Gilson Middle School, and Valdez High School. Students enjoy a rich educational experience from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade through the collaborative efforts of engaging teachers, administrators, and staff.
News & Announcements
![Update on Superintendent Search: Board Vote Scheduled for 1/13/2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735964273/valdezcityschoolsorg/ncmxrgjatf8xxspew38f/UpdatefromVCSSchoolBoard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735964273/valdezcityschoolsorg/ncmxrgjatf8xxspew38f/UpdatefromVCSSchoolBoard.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735964273/valdezcityschoolsorg/ncmxrgjatf8xxspew38f/UpdatefromVCSSchoolBoard.png","width":800}])
After an extensive recruitment and interview process, the Board will vote on a superintendent selection on Monday night at its next scheduled school board meeting on 1/13/2025.
![Notice of School Board meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703108176/valdezcityschoolsorg/qy3vvgmiqngwnyi6rzw3/SBMeetingNotice.png","width":800}])
There will be a special meeting of the School Board at 6:30pm on Monday, January 6th to continue the interview process with a superintendent candidate for the 2025-2026 school year
The Valdez School District has been engaged in a process to hire a new superintendent. This process has been guided by Steve Lowder from McPherson and Jacobson, L.L.C.
The Valdez City Schools Board of Education will hold three special meetings in executive session this week to screen superintendent applicants and conduct the first round of interviews.
![Notice of Schedule Adjustment at GMS/VHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":800}])
Effective Monday, December 2, 2024
for Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School
New Start and End Times (Monday-Thursday): 8:05AM-3:30PM
New Required Attendance Dates on Calendar: 12/13/24, 1/20/25, 2/28/25, 3/6/25, 3/7/25
![Notice of School Board policy committee meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730913190/valdezcityschoolsorg/rmd6r942ikvj415a1uat/noticeofpolicycommitteemeeting.png","width":800}])
There will be a policy committee meeting of the VCS School Board at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 7th in the District Office to discuss ongoing policy revision.