With the opening of the new West Valley High School, a new day has certainly dawned for the West Valley School District. I hope you all had the opportunity to take a tour of the new facility during the Dedication Ceremony on September 28 th. If not, there are still pictures on the District’s website. Also, with all of the activities that go along with a high school, there will be plenty of other opportunities to take a walk about in the new building. On behalf of the students and staff at the high school and the entire West Valley School District, thank you once again for providing the resources that made it all possible. I think you would be proud of your investment.
During the Dedication Ceremony, we took time to “honor our past” by recognizing the Board members who served the District when it was founded in 1954. The only surviving member of that Board, Hugh Hull, was on hand for the ceremony. Though the founding superintendent and principal are now deceased, we were able to recognize a number of former school board members and administrators who served the District and the high school over the past fifty-five years. A number of the staff from the previous West Valley High School were also in attendance.
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We also took time to “celebrate the present.” Representatives from the architectural firm that designed the building and the contractor who built the school were present to be recognized, as well as the District’s project manager. Special recognition was given to Tom Fleming, our Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, who guided the project through the successful bond levy campaign, the design and construction processes, and the eventual move-in over this past summer. This team, working together, brought the project in under budget and ahead of schedule. Again, I think you would be proud of your investment.
We ended our Dedication Ceremony focused on our “hope for the future.” The District has come a long way in its fifty-five year history. We are well known for providing our students a balanced education, grounded in a strong academic core and an equally strong program of athletics and activities. Our students continue to excel in both arenas. What makes that true are the many hands that have guided us over the years and those who have stepped forward from this “proud, caring community.” Your investment has provided a “gem” that will provide a place for learning for many generations to come. Thank you again for that support
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Dr. Peter Ansingh
Superintendent
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8902 Zier Road