Spartan Spotlight - week of 1/30

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT News from the Athletic Department                Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview           Monday 1/30 Bowling (Home) vs Edgewood - 3:45pm (Poelking Lanes South) JH Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Alter - 5:30pm/6:30pm HS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Edgewood - 6:00pm/7:15pm Tuesday 1/31 HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Edgewood - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm Wednesday 2/1 Bowling (Away) @ Newton - 4:00pm (Brel-Aire Lanes - Piqua) HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Franklin - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm Thursday 2/2 Bowling (Away) @ Middletown Christian - 4:00pm (Eastern Lanes) HS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Greenview (JV)/Brookville (Varsity) - 6:00pm/7:15pm (Senior Night) Friday 2/3 HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Madison - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm Swimming (Away) @ SWBL Championship - 5:00pm (Trotwood HS) Saturday 2/4 JH Wrestling (Away) @ SWBL Championship - 9:00am (Eaton HS) JV Wrestling (Away) @ Greenville - 9:00am JH Girls Basketball (Away) @ SWBL Championship - TBD (Waynesville HS) JH Boys Basketball (Away) @ SWBL Championship - TBD (Monroe HS) News and Notes The boys bowling team battled Dayton Christian on Monday and came away with a 2116-2007 victory.  Leading the team was Andrew Albright with a total of 435 pins and Damascus Parker with a total of 407 pins.  The team broke the school single baker game record with a score of 242 pins.     The boys JV bowling team beat Dayton Christian 1691-1208.  Leading the team was Noah Handy bowling his personal best game of the year, 200 pins, and a 2-game total of 360 pins. The girls bowling team lost to Dayton Christian; however, Cailyn Shields bowled her personal best game of 127 pins. Congratulations to all of our bowlers.  On Tuesday, the boys basketball team pulled out a thrilling victory over rival Eaton. After leading the entire game, the Eagles managed to pull ahead in the 4th quarter; however, after a couple of huge defensive stops, Jase Bromagen converted a couple of huge free throws to regain the lead and ultimately the win by a score of 45-44. The leading scorers for the Spartans were Caden Henson with 11 points and Jase Bromagen with 10 points. On Thursday, both the Boys JVB basketball team and the Girls JV Basketball team were victorious. The boys defeated Preble Shawnee and the girls defeated Oakwood.   On Friday and Saturday, the wrestling team competed in the Eaton Invitational where they finished 11th out of 22 teams. Individual placers for the Spartans included: Evan Wilcox (1st - 132 lbs.), A.J. Cordell (6th - 144 lbs.), Zeran Brady (6th - 150 lbs.), and Connor Walker (6th - 157 lbs.).   Recognizing the SWBL Championship Tennis Team The girls tennis team received their banner recognizing their first team championship in school history. What an amazing accomplishment by these young women. Pictured are Lauren Miller, Rachelle Lawson, Elena Rousey, Charlotte Sears, Izzy Orozco, Petra Olson, and Harley Goins along with head coach Susan Holbrook SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. Sport Passes Family All Sports Season Pass  -  $203.00                                  This pass is good for up to five (5) scans/entries per event Individual Adult All Sports Season Pass - $103.00                   Student All Sports Season Pass - $83.00 Contact the athletic office or go online to purchase. *Individual game tickets can be purchased online or with cash at the gate. Athlete(s) of the week: Claire Shuey  - JV girls basketball Coaches’ comments: “Claire is one of our post players and is a very hard worker at practice. She's  motivated to want to better herself and has become comfortable taking some outside shots for us. She learns plays quickly and is a joy to coach. Claire is always laughing and creates a fun practice atmosphere for the girls and coaches.” 7th grade Girls Basketball team Coach Riley’s comments: “ I would like to recommend the 7th grade girls basketball TEAM, for a great finish of the regular season ! 11-4 .”

Monday, Jan 30 2023

Practices Today - 1/25

All practices are on as previously scheduled for today (1/25/23). The head coach will contact their programs individually if there are any changes regarding their practice for today. Weightlifting, track, baseball , and softball conditioning are canceled.  [Wednesday, Jan 25 at 10:29 AM]

Wednesday, Jan 25 2023

Preschool Lottery Information

The model for how students will be placed in Valley View’s preschool program has changed.  Starting the 2023-2024 school year, a lottery will be in effect for all new students.  Please see the timelines and processes used to determine how the available spots are filled. Optional Information Parent Meeting: A parent meeting will be held on February 2, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Intermediate cafeteria. Entering The Lottery: To register for the lottery, complete the application here  which will be found at a link at the Valley View Pre School website.  Preschool Application Coming Soon   Submit this Application by  March 3, 2023 . Applications will be available on February 2, 2023 at 8:00am. The lottery will close on March 3, 2023 at 4:00pm. If duplicate names are submitted any additional entries will be disqualified.  Only families who live in the Valley View School District may enter the lottery. *If you are unable to access the Google Form, you may come to the Intermediate office, daily from 10:00am - 2:00pm for assistance.  Lottery Procedure: For families with multiple children entering the lottery: If siblings are NOT twins, each child will have their own ticket.  Having one child’s ticket pulled does NOT guarantee that the other sibling will get a spot.  If siblings ARE twins, each child will get a ticket.  If one child’s number is pulled, both siblings will get a spot. All tickets will be drawn and the order in which they were drawn will be recorded.  Any student who has at least two years of preschool remaining will be entered into the AM lottery. Any student who is new to Valley View Preschool, and only has one year of preschool remaining, will be entered into the PM lottery. Students will be assigned a number based upon the order in which their application has been submitted.  A random number generator will be used to select said numbers. Families will be notified via email on March 21, 2023 if their child(ren) has received a spot.  Email notification will come from either  Kevin.phillips@valleyview.k12.oh.us  or  Lindsey.schmidt@valleyview.k12.oh.us .  Families will have until March 23, 2023 at 4:00 to either accept or decline their spot. A lack of communication by March 23, 2023 at 4:00 will result in your child’s spot being given to the next child on the waiting list.  Your child would then be placed at the end of the waiting list. In the event that spots are declined, and spots become available, families next in line will be notified on March 24, 2022.   All families who did not receive a preschool spot will be officially notified via email on April 7, 2023. Email notification will come from either  Kevin.phillips@valleyview.k12.oh.us  or  Lindsey.schmidt@valleyview.k12.oh.us .  School staff will contact families of students who receive a spot to set up a screening date and time. 

Tuesday, Jan 24 2023

Spartan Spotlight - week of 1/23

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT News from the Athletic Department                Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview           Monday 1/23 Bowling (Home) vs Dayton Christian - 3:45pm (Poelking Lanes South) HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Carroll - 6:00pm/7:30pm Tuesday 1/24 HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Eaton - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm JH Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Bellbrook - 5:30pm/6:30pm JH Girls Basketball (Away) @ Bellbrook - 5:30pm/6:30pm Wednesday 1/25 No Athletic Events Thursday 1/26 HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Preble Shawnee - 4:30pm (JVB only) JH Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Brookville - 5:30pm/6:30pm JH Girls Basketball (Away) @ Brookville - 5:30pm/6:30pm HS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Oakwood - 6:00pm (JV only) Friday 1/27 Varsity Wrestling (Away) @ Eaton Invitational - 4:30pm HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Carlisle - 6:00pm/7:15pm Saturday 1/28 Varsity Wrestling (Away) @ Eaton Invitational - 9:00am HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Bellbrook - 12:00pm/1:15pm News and Notes On Saturday (1/14), the girls basketball team traveled to Eaton and came home with a convincing 57-39 victory. Also on Saturday, the junior high wrestling competed at the Edgewood Invitational. Placing for the Spartans in a very competitive field was Braxton Abner who earned 3rd place after pinning Miamisburg’s Blake Courtney in 19 seconds. The high school team also competed on Saturday in the Miamisburg Pool Tournament and the Spartans finished in 3rd place as a team behind host Miamisburg and Troy. Individual placers included Hunter Foss (1st place - 120lbs), Evan Wilcox (1st place - 132 lbs), Cayden Willis (6th place - 138 lbs), A.J. Cordell (3rd place - 144lbs), Zeran Brady (2nd place - 150 lbs), Connor Walker (2nd place - 157 lbs), Jack Kerridge (2nd place - 165 lbs), Killian Jirka (4th place - 175 lbs), and Lucas Roman (4th place - 190 lbs). On Thursday, the girls basketball team celebrated Retro night and in classic fashion, the Spartans dispatched the Indians from Carlisle by a dominating 49-8 victory. The team was led by Riley Hodson’s 10 points followed by Ellie Reed and Delaney Reed each with 8 points. The win moves their record to 11-6. On Saturday the 21st, the Spartan junior high wrestling team, with only 4 wrestlers, placed 7th out of 14 teams at the Talawanda Invitational.  Individual placers included: Bella Close (tied for 5th - 128 lbs.) Seth Porter (1st - 134 lbs.), Braxton Abner (1st - 142 lbs.), and Uriah Stearman (1st - 150 lbs.). It was also a great day for Spartan basketball as both the girls and boys Varsity teams secured victories. For the girls, the Spartans moved into first place in the West division by defeating Madison 45-37, avenging a loss earlier in the season. Leading the team in scoring was Rivers Lemke with 15 points followed by Riley Hodson’s 9 points. The girls JV team also won. On Saturday night, the boys basketball team traveled to National Trail and won 61-46. Finally, on Saturday, the high school wrestling team competed in the Brookville Invitational where the team finished 9th out of 18 teams. Individual placers included: Hunter Foss (5th - 120 lbs.), Evan Wilcox (1st - 132 lbs.), A,J. Cordell (5th - 144 lbs.), Zeran Brady (2nd - 150 lbs.), Connor Walker (5th - 157 lbs.), and Jack Kerridge (4th - 165 lbs.).     Evan Wilcox Wins his 100th Match  Congratulations to wrestler Evan Wilcox who recorded his 100th win this past weekend at the Miamisburg tournament. This milestone achievement is difficult to come by and well earned.     SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. Sport Passes Family All Sports Season Pass  -  $203.00                                  This pass is good for up to five (5) scans/entries per event Individual Adult All Sports Season Pass - $103.00                   Student All Sports Season Pass - $83.00 Contact the athletic office or go online to purchase. *Individual game tickets can be purchased online or with cash at the gate. Athlete(s) of the week: Gavin Phillips  -  JV Boys Basketball Team  Coach Denny’s comments: “Gavin has shown tremendous growth on the court, and continues to be one of the vocal leaders of the team. Gavin plays a key role as our point/shooting guard and does an excellent job of running the offense, and sets the tone for our squad with his tenacious defense.”  Chase Wallace  -  JV Boys Basketball Team  Coach Denny’s comments: “He has shown outstanding improvement and continues to come in everyday eager to learn. He has been playing a key role on the team and continues to bring the defensive effort on a daily basis. He recently has been pushing the older guys in practice without fear. I look forward to seeing the continued improvements.” Micah Valenti  - Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Denny’s comments: “He is becoming much more of a vocal leader on a daily basis which is great for our team.  Being a young team, he shows all the qualities of the Spartan Identity I wish for them to follow. He is beginning to play with extreme confidence which is great moving forward. We are a young varsity team & that leadership is great to see. The young guys coming up with the ability to see Micah's toughness/ work ethic & respect to his coaches/ teammates/ and officials is how we can build our program to the Spartan standard we envision. With continued efforts, the sky's the limit for what he can do on the hardwood.”

Monday, Jan 23 2023

Spring Sports

VALLEY VIEW SPRING ATHLETICS Conditioning and tryout information for Valley View Spring Sports is below.  Athletes must have a current physical on file to begin practicing.  Pay to play of $105 will be due prior to the first contest unless the family cap of $315 has been met for the school year. Junior High participants just have a one time fee for the school year of $105. BOYS TENNIS Tennis preseason starts 23 Jan and Tryouts are 6 Mar. Preseason will take place at Forrest Hills in Middletown.  Further details can be obtained from Coach Heistand,  william.heistand@valleyview.k12.oh.us SOFTBALL Softball tryouts will be held February 20, times to be determined.  These will be held at the high school gym.  Conditioning is now going on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  For further details contact Coach Skidmore,  roxane.skidmore@valleyview.k12.oh.us BASEBALL Baseball conditioning takes place on: Monday- Hitting and Pitching at RBI  3:15pm Juniors and Seniors  4:15pm Freshmen and Sophomores Tuesday-Strength Training at the HS  3pm-4:30pm  Wednesday- Hitting and Pitching at RBI 3:15pm Juniors and Seniors  4:15pm Freshmen and Sophomores Thursday- Strength Training at the HS 4:30pm-6pm Friday-Strength Training at the HS 3pm-4pm Saturday- Team 6v1 Defensive Training and Live Bullpens at REB Sports  9:00am-10:30am Tryouts begin on February 20th at 6am at REB Sports!!!!! For more information please contact Coach Gentry at  matt.gentry@valleyview.k12.oh.us HS TRACK High school track conditioning for both girls and boys teams is on Wednesdays at  7:00 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. For more information, please contact Coach Stoutenborough at  devin.stoutenborough@valleyview.k12.oh.us   JH TRACK Track conditioning will start Tuesday February 28th and then Thursday March 2nd from 2:30-3:30 @ the JH. The 6th will be our fist day of practice 2:30-4:00.  For more information, please contact Coach Phillips at  Joel.phillips@valleyview.k12.oh.us

Friday, Jan 20 2023

Girls Basketball vs. Carlisle - 1/19

Due to injuries in the Carlisle girls basketball program, the JV game will only be 2 quarters tomorrow (1/19). The Varsity game start time will be earlier as a result, approximately 6:45. 

Wednesday, Jan 18 2023

Spring OHSAA Parent/Player Meeting

The Spring OHSAA Parent/Player Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00pm in the high school gym. If a student is planning to participate in a spring sport for Valley View and they haven't previously attended a meeting in the Fall or Winter, then this meeting is mandatory; however, all spring athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend. Some spring sports programs will be having meetings afterwards at 7:30 (these coaches will be notifying you separately if they plan to meet). Athletic Secretary, Debbie Landis will be available to handle pay to particpate fees and answer any Final Forms questions. Keep in mind that if  a student did not sign up for a spring sport at the beginning of the year when they completed their initial registration with Final Forms, they will need to go back in and sign the concussion form again.  This is a procedure put in as a safety net for OHSAA/Final Forms. Both Parent and Athlete will need to complete the form.  If you have any questions, please contact the athletic department at the high school. 

Wednesday, Jan 18 2023

Spartan Spotlight - week of 1/9

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT News from the Athletic Department                Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview           Monday 1/9 Bowling (Home) vs Emmanuel Christian - 3:45pm (Poelking Lanes South) HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Greenon - 4:30pm (JVB only) HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Northmont - 6:00pm/7:30pm Tuesday 1/10 HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Miamisburg - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm JH Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Brookville - 5:30pm/6:30pm JH Boys Basketball (Away) @ Brookville - 5:30pm/6:30pm Wednesday 1/11 Bowling (Home) vs Carroll - 3:45pm (Poelking Lanes South) HS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Milton - 6:00pm (JV only) Thursday 1/12 JH Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Eaton - 5:30pm/6:30pm Friday 1/13 HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Madison - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm Saturday 1/14 Varsity Wrestling (Away) @ Miamisburg Invitational - 9:00am JH Wrestling (Away) @ Edgewood Invitational - 9:00am Swimming (Away) @ SW Coaches Classic - 9:00am (West Carrollton YMCA) JH Girls Basketball (Away) @ Eaton - 9:00am/10:00am HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ St. Xavier - 10:30am (JVB only) HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Eaton - 12:00pm/1:15pm News and Notes On Wednesday, the boys bowling team defeated Dayton Christian by a score of 2090-1823. Andrew Albright led the team with a 188.5 average, followed by Damascus Parker (187 average), Jack Handy (178 average), and Kage Gierek (174 average). On Saturday, the wrestling team hosted its annual high school wrestling invitational tournament. Out of 15 teams participating, the Spartans finished second overall as a team. Individual placers included: Zeran Brady (1st place - 150 lbs), Evan Wilcox (2nd place - 132 lbs), Connor Walker (2nd place - 157 lbs), Jack Kerridge (2nd place - 165 lbs), Hunter Foss (3rd place - 120 lbs), A,J. Cordell (4th place - 144 lbs), and Killian Jirka (4th place - 175 lbs). Also on Saturday, the girls basketball team traveled to Brookville for a divisional matchup and came home with a convincing 39-24 win. The Spartans remain one game behind Madison for top spot in the standings with a league record of 5-3.  Finally, on Saturday, the Boys Bowling team competed in the Viking Classic at Poelking Lanes South. The highest finishers for the Spartans included Kage Gierek (21st) and Andrew Albright (35th) out of 137 bowlers. November Athletes of the Month Recognized Congratulations to students Gavin DeGroat and Ellie Reed who were recipients of the November Edward Jones athletes of the month award.  Pictured are Gavin DeGroat and Ellie Reed, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Chris Slattery and Valley View Director of Athletics Michael Rasey.  Valley View would like to thank  Edward Jones in Germantown and their staff for their continued support of Valley View Athletics. Gavin DeGroat  (SR)- Varsity Football Coach King’s comments: “Gavin is a team captain for the football team and is an integral part of our success.  He has started at both guard and inside linebacker for us all 13 games.  He has a great work ethic, he is a smart football player, and he plays very fast and physical.  He was voted as the SWBL Co-Defensive Player of the Year and is a first team SWBL selection.  He has 140 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and three passes defensed.  At his inside linebacker position Gavin is in charge of getting us into our checks and getting everyone lined up correctly.  He communicates with the entire defense.  Gavin is a great student and teammate and very deserving of this selection.” Ellie Reed  (SR) - Girls varsity basketball  Coaches’ comments: “Ellie has stepped up and become an awesome leader and role model for our girls program this year. She plays a key role as a shooting/point guard for us and has done an excellent job becoming one of our leading rebounders. Ellie does an outstanding job staying calm on the floor and is able to execute plays beautifully. Ellie is averaging 19 points a game and 10 Rebounds. We are very happy with the hard work she's putting into the games and practices and the leadership she's showing on the court.” SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. Sport Passes Family All Sports Season Pass  -  $203.00                                  This pass is good for up to five (5) scans/entries per event Individual Adult All Sports Season Pass - $103.00                   Student All Sports Season Pass - $83.00 Contact the athletic office or go online to purchase. *Individual game tickets can be purchased online or with cash at the gate. Athlete(s) of the week: Reese Riley  - Varsity Girls Basketball Coaches’ comments: “Reese is currently a swing player for both JV and varsity but has seen more minutes lately during the varsity games. Reese has been a go-to player when we need tight defense. She is able to work her opponents into creating turnovers and she has on several occasions, cut off the fastbreak and even blocked the shot of the offense. Reese can also knock down tough shots in critical situations. She has a bright future in Spartan Basketball.” Marin Weibel  - JV Girls Basketball Coaches’ comments: “Two words stick out when we think of Marin. NO EXCUSES…Ever! Marin shows up for practice every day ready to work. When she’s working, it’s 110%. She’s focused on the task at hand and does what is asked of her. Marin is a joy to have as part of our program. She’s a true team player and makes coaching easy. Marin is always ready to pick off an opponent's pass and can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor. We are excited to watch Marin grow as an athlete in our basketball program over the next 3 years.”

Monday, Jan 09 2023

A Building Site Update from Conger

The layout of the school is clearly visible and you can envision the building in our flyover. Conger is excited to be on this journey with you. Our website has a video montage of site pictures taken in November 2022!

Wednesday, Jan 04 2023

Spartan Spotlight - week of 1/2

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT News from the Athletic Department                Michael Rasey, Director of Athletics Weekly Preview             Monday 1/2 No athletic events Tuesday 1/3 HS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Milton - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm JH Boys Basketball (Away) @ Tri-County North - 5:30pm/6:30pm JH Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Middletown Christian/Tri-County North - 5:30pm/6:30pm Wednesday 1/4 Bowling (Away) @ Dayton Christian- 3:30pm (Poelking Lanes South) JVB Boys Basketball (Away) @ Preble Shawnee - 6:00pm Thursday 1/5 JH Girls Basketball (Away) @ Madison - 5:30pm/6:30pm JH Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Madison - 5:30pm/6:30pm HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Madison - 6:00pm/7:15pm Friday 1/6 HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Eaton - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm Saturday 1/7 Bowling (Away) @ Viking Classic- 8:00am (Poelking Lanes South) Varsity Wrestling (Home) @ Valley View Invitational - 9:30am HS Girls Basketball (Away) @ Brookville - 12:00pm (Varsity only) HS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Oakwood - 4:30/5:45/7:15pm News and Notes Over the holiday break, the boys basketball team lost a close game with Talawanda by a score of 59-55. The team was led by Austin Stidham (20 points), Bradyn Gibbs (12 points), and Micah Valenti (10 points). They also competed in the Preble Shawnee Holiday Tournament where they finished in second place winning in the first round over Tri County North by a score of 63-55 before losing in the finals to host Preble Shawnee 61-45. The Spartans look to get back on the winning track this week as they take on Milton, Eaton, and Oakwood.  On December 30th, the junior high wrestling team competed at the Little Miami tournament and our wrestlers finished with a 16-4 record. Seth Porter and Braxton Abner both went 5-0.   8th Grade Basketball Team Gives Back On Monday, January 2nd, members of the 8th grade boys basketball team volunteered their time preparing and serving a meal at the Hope House, a homeless shelter in Middletown. We are so very proud of our players for their service and Coach Stoutenborough for setting this opportunity up to give back to the community.     SWBL Website Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website ( http://www.swblsports.com ) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league. Sport Passes Family All Sports Season Pass  -  $203.00                                  This pass is good for up to five (5) scans/entries per event Individual Adult All Sports Season Pass - $103.00                   Student All Sports Season Pass - $83.00 Contact the athletic office or go online to purchase. *Individual game tickets can be purchased online or with cash at the gate.

Tuesday, Jan 03 2023