Valley View School District (Arkansas)
Valley View School District is a public school district based in the southwest side of Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The Valley View School District provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education for more than 2,000 prekindergarten through grade 12 students at its two facilities within southwestern Jonesboro.
| Valley View School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 2131 Valley View Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404 North-East Arkansas United States | |
| District information | |
| Motto | Excellence in Education for All |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Established | 1925 |
| Superintendent | Bryan Russell |
| Accreditation | AdvancED |
| Schools | 2[1] |
| NCES District ID | 0513380[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 2,446[1] |
| Teachers | 164.00 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.91[1] |
| Athletic conference | 5A Region 3 (2014-present) |
| District mascot | Blazers |
| Colors | Blue Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | blazers |
Valley View School District is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and AdvancED.[2]
The school district attracted significant controversy in early 2021 when two elementary physical education teachers, Nancy Best and Cindi Talbot, participated in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. However, in public statements, Superintendent Bryan Russell vigorously defended the teachers.[3]
Schools
Secondary schools
- Valley View High School—serving more than 600 students in grades 10 through 12.
- Valley View Junior High School—serving more than 700 students in grades 7 through 9.
Elementary schools
- Valley View Elementary School—serving more than 700 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6.
References
- "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Valley View School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- "Institution Summary, Valley View High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- "Teachers Caught in U.S. Capitol Turmoil". Jonesboro Sun. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
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