Valley View High School is comprehensive public

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for students in grades 10 through 12 located in southwestern area of

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. Established in 1925, the northeastern Arkansas school is administered by the Valley View School District and is accredited by AdvancED and the

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(ADE).

Academics

Curriculum

The assumed course of study is the ADE Smart Core curriculum with students completing regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that offer an opportunity to receive college credit prior to graduation. Exceptional students are eligible to participate in

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and receive recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Awards and recognition

In 2010, educator Michelle Moss received the Inspirational Educator Award sponsored by the

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. In 2012, student Christian D. Williams was honored as a Scholar of the

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Athletics

The Valley View mascot and athletic emblem is the ''Blazer'' with blue and gold serving as the school colors. The Valley View Blazers compete in numerous interscholastic competitions in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association including basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheerleading, dance, debate, soccer (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls). The 5A East Conference consists of Batesville, Blytheville, Forrest City, Greene County Tech, Nettleton, Paragould, Valley View, and Wynne. Former Blazer student-athlete Casey Woodruff (1997–2001) holds the Arkansas record (girls) for the most All-State awards with eight (tennis 4, golf 4). * Football - The VVHS football program was started in 2004 with the first Friday night football games coming in 2007. * Volleyball - The VVHS volleyball team, led by coach Margie Magee, won 9 of 10 state championships between 2003 and 2013. * Golf - The girls’ golf team won its first state championship in 2012. * Bowling - The girls’ bowling team won state championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, and the boys team won the state title in 2006 and 2021. * Dance - The competitive dance team won state championships 2008, 2009, and 2010. * Baseball - The baseball team won state championships in 2008, 2009, and 2021. * Soccer - The boys’ soccer team won state championships in 2013, 2019, and 2021, and the girls’ team won a state championship in 2014.

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* {{authority control 1925 establishments in Arkansas Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Craighead County, Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1925 Buildings and structures in Jonesboro, Arkansas Jonesboro, Arkansas