We provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students that offers current and challenging curriculum across all four schools  - Hermon Hutchens Elementary, Gilson Middle School, Valdez High School, and Valdez Homeschool Program.  Students enjoy a rich educational experience from kindergarten through twelfth grade through the collaborative efforts of engaging teachers, administrators, and staff. We strive for excellence through every academic and extracurricular opportunity. 

Families New to Valdez  - Valdez continues to be the community with promise.  We encourage you to visit our schools and enroll your children. The district office is available to assist with enrollment over the summer months. Beginning in August there will be someone at each of the schools who can assist in the enrollment process. The contact numbers are: District Office- 907.834.4701, HHES- 907.835.4728, GMS- 907.835.2244, and VHS- 907.835.4767. 

Letter from Superintendent Nygaard

Greetings Valdez City Schools Stakeholders,

I am excited as I share this final update of the year with each of you.  Not only will it serve as the year-end "wrap-up" of events, but it will also serve as my final communication to you.  It has been a fast, exciting, and very successful four years serving you and the many students of our District. Best wishes now, and into the very promising future. Continue Reading