VALENTINE — The Niobrara National Scenic River, and the Nebraska Writing Project, University of Nebraska Lincoln created an educational experience for high school students that won the 2022 National Park Service Regional Education in Excellence award for the Write the River: Creative Writing Float and Art Experience in Region 3,4,5-Midwest-whichencompasses 13 states. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the profession of education that model excellence through thoughtful engagement of education principles, innovation, and adaptation.

We’ve enjoyed a beautiful summer, weather wise, and with the coming Labor Day weekend - the unofficial end of summer - greets us. But there’s still plenty fun things to do.

The VHS Girls Golf team traveled to O’Neill, and shot 467. Individual results are: Kaylee Hanson, 111; JoJo Jordan, 113; Joni Cox, 118; Grace Murphy, 125; Rylee Wackler, 125; Marybelle Ward, 133; Tierney Miller, 153.

When you need Badger gear where are you going to go? How about The Badger Den? VHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and business students who attend Valentine High School run The Badger Den. They are high school freshmen through seniors and are learning skills that will help them in whatever careers the future holds for them! All proceeds from The Badger Den are reinvested into the business.

Valentine Community Schools has new staff and teachers. Let’s meet them.

Each year the Cherry County 4-HCouncilrequestsnominations from 4-H youth and families for the Friend of 4-H Award. This award goes to outstanding volunteers/ supporters in an individual division and a business division. The 2023 winners are Ryan Sexson and Security First. Below are nomination notes.