Valliant Schools

After further notifications this evening, involving the Child Nutrition Dept, we will be unable to have in-person school and will switch to a Virtual Format for the week of Sept 27-Oct 1. We will further assess the situation tomorrow morning as there is a possibility that this decision could continue through Oct 6. Although we had prepared for an alternative meal, further staffing quarantines have prevented that option. I am terribly sorry that we have had to make this decision as we want our kids to be in school.

We updated our calendar near the end of August. On that update we corrected the Fall Break date. Additionally, we have delayed the Parent-Teacher Conferences due to the late start of school. We will notify you soon when PTC are rescheduled.

Parents and students, We will be making a change to our meal service over the next several days. We will be serving hotdogs on Thursday and will be serving "Ready to Eat" pre-packaged meals beginning next week. All meals meet USDA nutrition requirements. While this is not ideal, we are doing everything we can do to keep your children in school during the interruption in staffing to our Child Nutrition Department. Please be patient with us as we try to meet the challenges presented by Covid-19.

Parents and Patrons, Today, we were notified that a member of our Child Nutrition staff tested positive for Covid-19. Individuals that may have had "Close Contact" with the employee have been notified and quarantined as required by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. No students were a "Close Contact" of the employee. Wear your mask, wash your hands and watch your distance. It's Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Valliant Public School Federal Programs/Title I planning meeting set for Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in the Valliant Media Center. All federal programs, needs assessments and Schoolwide Plan 2020-21 will be discussed. All parents and community members are invited to attend. For more information on this or other federal programs contact Linda Coffman at 580-933-7232 or lcoffman@vpsd.org

Census Deadline Sept. 30 With just a few days remaining, it is imperative that Oklahomans complete the 2020 Census #FinalSprint. An estimated $1,700 per year is lost annually per uncounted resident. Spread across a decade, the potential loss to federal education funding would be staggering.

No Cost Influenza Vaccine!!!!! Health department nurses will be at your school on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Information and consent forms are being sent home today. The consent form must be completed and returned by Wednesday, September 23, 2020, (at the latest, Thursday morning) in order for your child to receive a flu vaccine. Consent forms are also available for pick up in the building offices. We will be unable to immunize anyone under 18 years old without a completed consent form. If students are not cooperative, the vaccine will not be administered. Parents/guardians are welcomed to be in attendance. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Rachelle Gee, at 580-933-7248.

District Softball Game at Valliant vs. Antlers scheduled for today (Monday) cancelled due to rain. MS Softball Game at Idabel scheduled for today has been cancelled due to rain.

Parents and Students, Today is "Virtual Friday." It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. Since today is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program." We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots. We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1) The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2) Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3) Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4) Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5) Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6) Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog! "This institution is an equal opportunity provider"

The annual JOM/Indian Education Parent meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept 22nd, at 5:30 p.m. in the Valliant Media Center to review and update by-laws, set calendar for upcoming school year and elect new officers. Social distance guidelines will be followed. All JOM students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

Parents and Students, Tomorrow is a "Virtual Friday." It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. Since tomorrow is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program." We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots. We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1) The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2) Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3) Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4) Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5) Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6) Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Middle School Football Parents! The Bulldogs will be hosting the Atoka Wampus Cats on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Game Time has been changed to 5:30! Come out and support the Bulldogs!

Parents and families, We wanted to let you know about an important resource to help families who are struggling because of the pandemic. If your child was eating free or reduced-price lunch school lunch in March 2020, you are eligible for food purchasing assistance of $250 per eligible child! The Oklahoma Department of Human Services will be sending Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer benefits, or P-EBT, to eligible families – you do not need to apply. If you already have an EBT card the benefits will be loaded on your existing card. If you do not currently have an EBT card, please look out for a P-EBT card in the mail. Watch closely as the outside envelope may not clearly say P-EBT. P-EBT is provided to any child who was receiving free or reduced-price school lunch in March 2020. It will not impact your citizenship or immigration status. To learn more, visit www.hungerfreeok.org/pebt. Thank you!

Parents and Patrons, Today, we were notified that a student at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the student and is subject to quarantine. We want to be in school and we need your help to stay in school. For others sake, please wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Wednesday, September 16th from 10am to 3pm the Oklahoma Blood Institute will be at the Valliant High School Safe room for this year’s first blood drive. All donations will be tested for COVID 19 antibodies. Donors 16-17 years old will need parent’s permission. You can register on obi.org for an appointment or call Valliant High School at 580-933-7292 for an appointment. Donors receive a choice between a OU and an OSU t-shirt.

Boys and Girls Club Parents and Friends, The Valliant Boys and Girls Club will be closed until September 23 due to staffing issues relative to quarantines. No students were exposed to Covid-19 at the Boys and Girls Club.

Parents and Patrons, Today, we were notified that member of our teaching staff at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the staff member and is subject to quarantine. We want to be in school and we need your help to stay in school. For others sake, please wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Bulldog Fans, If you are planning to travel to Heavener for the Football Game on Friday, be aware of the following, 1) Game time is at 7:00 pm. 2) All fans will be screened including a Temperature Check before being allowed to enter the stadium. 3) Heavener is encouraging everyone to socially distance and wear a mask.

Parents and Patrons, This weekend, we were notified that a student in a First Grade class at Valliant Elementary was tested as positive for Covid-19. We have notified the parents of everyone that has been exposed to the student and is subject to quarantine. Please help us stay in school. Wash your hands, Watch your distance, and Wear your mask! It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!

Teachers, Students and Staff, Tomorrow is our very first Virtual Friday.  It will count just like a regular school day, so remember to log on or otherwise connect and do your assignments for the day. I am also excited to announce that the USDA has extended a waiver which will allow everyone to eat free.  We still need you to fill out a lunch form, but for now every child from age 0 - 18 eats for free, even if you don't attend our school. Since tomorrow is a school day, we will also be serving Breakfast and Lunch through our "Grab and Go Program."  We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch at all of the usual spots and tomorrow.  We will be serving from 8:30 - 10:00 am at each spot. The locations are: 1)  The Church - Highway 70 Millerton 2)   Mt. Zion Church - River Bottom Rd, South off 98 in Garvin 3)   Rufe Fire Department - Rufe 4)   Pine Creek Fire Department - Rufe Rd 5)   Felker Freewill Baptist Church - Old 98, Felker 6)   Valliant School Drive-thru Bus Lane Please take advantage of this program. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!