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Disconnect to Reconnect: Returning to a Focus on Learning and Engagement
Beginning this school year, Valdez City Schools will implement Board Policy 5138: 'Student Possession and Use of Portable Electronic Devices' to create a more focused learning environment for our students.
Board Policy 5138 requires all students to store personal devices (such as cell phones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds) powered down in their lockers throughout the school day.
Learn More about BP 5138
Learn More about BP 5138
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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
![Welcome Back to School!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755671120/valdezcityschoolsorg/vo8dmz1sma0fncohs8nh/WelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755671120/valdezcityschoolsorg/vo8dmz1sma0fncohs8nh/WelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755671120/valdezcityschoolsorg/vo8dmz1sma0fncohs8nh/WelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":800}])
![Notice of BoardDocs Degradation in Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746827269/valdezcityschoolsorg/rjp49pdshvmsmobcqe89/BoardDocsdegradation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746827269/valdezcityschoolsorg/rjp49pdshvmsmobcqe89/BoardDocsdegradation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746827269/valdezcityschoolsorg/rjp49pdshvmsmobcqe89/BoardDocsdegradation.png","width":800}])
Due to a degradation in BoardDocs service, most attachments are not showing to the public for the May 12, 2025 regular session digital board packet.
![Monitoring Mt. Spurr - VCS Emergency Response Plan in Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742943212/valdezcityschoolsorg/ren8legpldvzdpow1rqs/newsupdatespurr.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742943212/valdezcityschoolsorg/ren8legpldvzdpow1rqs/newsupdatespurr.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742943212/valdezcityschoolsorg/ren8legpldvzdpow1rqs/newsupdatespurr.png","width":800}])
![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 Special School Board Meeting: January 6, 2025]([{"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.