The RC&D Electronic Recycling Collection held Tuesday, May 4, in Valentine was deemed a great success by Executive Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council Heather Creevan. “Our goal was to collect CRT TVs along with the normal electronic collection. Valentine had a great success!! Our Nebraska Environmental Trust grant was focused on collecting those old heavy TV’s that we probably aren’t using anymore. But it is hard to find a way to recycle. The grant afforded the opportunity for people to get rid of up to two TV’s per household for free. And by the results, those in and around Valentine were waiting for this opportunity.”

In what has had to have been one of the toughest years for moms the world over...wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day! The year of COVID-19 had every mother protecting her young ones, teaching them at home, preparing meals, and shopping with stealth; all to keep her family healthy and happy! Yeah...there were times that a tongue was flipped out in exasperation. Prayerfully this year will be better! Photo by Laura Vroman.

The Valentine Area Arts Council was excited to bring Mark Powers back to the Valentine Community Schools. Mark worked with kids in the Valentine Elementary School, VMS, VHS, and Zion Lutheran School. Grace Lutheran and homeschool students were also included during the sessions at Zion Lutheran.

The Badger Golf Team golfed on a cold and windy day, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Fredrick Peak and came away with a team score of 205 against Ainsworth. Individually, Kane Fowler was the dual champion with 45.

The Valentine Badgers traveled to West Holt for their invite, Thursday, April 22, 2021. “Our kids competed well versus some of the competition we will see at Districts.

I would love to nominate Brayden Grubham as scholar of the week. I cannot tell you how proud I am of what Brayden has accomplished in Info Tech second semester. Adjusting to the demands of high school responsibilities was not easy for this young man and my class was a challenge for him in the first semester; but let me tell you, he got things figured out this semester. Brayden is completing his work on time. He is being proactive about getting work done before he is gone for school events. He is producing good work. He is doing this all independently. I am sure that I am not the only teacher seeing Brayden’s growth this school year! Brayden, you are doing a fabulous job, keep up the good work, and thank you for all of your effort! - Alana Cardinal, Business Teacher