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![Sophie Lutz Selected as USD 262 Horizon Award Nominee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790016429/usd262net/f4e0giexcbmatdg7uoja/812536004_2715311378863726_1628898728978054501_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Valley Center Intermediate School fifth grade teacher Sophie Lutz has been selected as USD 262’s nominee for the 2027 Kansas Horizon Award.
![USD 262 Announces 2028 Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789414064/usd262net/zufsxui6h6np7azbtar8/ElyWaltongraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789414064/usd262net/zufsxui6h6np7azbtar8/ElyWaltongraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789414064/usd262net/zufsxui6h6np7azbtar8/ElyWaltongraphic.png","width":800}])
USD 262 has selected Rachel Ely and Samantha Walton as its nominees for the 2028 Kansas Teacher of the Year Award.
![Inside the Hive Family Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790016753/usd262net/eldeyrmqiatuk64jhcic/Screenshot2026-09-21at15035PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790016753/usd262net/eldeyrmqiatuk64jhcic/Screenshot2026-09-21at15035PM.png","width":371}])
![USD 262 Welcomes Students Back for the 2026-27 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786736948/usd262net/iqcdshwacdsaupmpr4ha/IMG_5566.jpg","width":2200}])
The 2026-27 school year is underway in USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools, with students returning to classrooms this week.
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On Saturday, Aug. 8, USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools celebrated the opening of two new district facilities, Valley Park Elementary School and the Supplemental Learning Center, with ribbon cutting ceremonies and community open houses.
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On Monday, Aug. 10, USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools officially kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with its annual Back to School Convocation and Pep Rally.
![Inside the Hive Family Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787662684/usd262net/kwr4z1irtl2p5usivy64/Screenshot2026-08-25at75749AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787662684/usd262net/kwr4z1irtl2p5usivy64/Screenshot2026-08-25at75749AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787662684/usd262net/kwr4z1irtl2p5usivy64/Screenshot2026-08-25at75749AM.png","width":694}])
![Valley Center High School Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779201172/usd262net/qhayqlgytbddfrmjs7jt/694329503_1590035353125995_5807405359746146067_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Valley Center High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during the commencement ceremony held On Sunday, May 10 at Heartland Credit Union Arena.
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The tradition continues! The annual Valley Center High School Lawnmower Parade took place on Friday, May 8.
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USD 262 recently hosted its second annual Adapted Field Day, bringing students together for a day focused on inclusive physical activity, connection and fun.
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