Valwood in the News

Valwood softball returns to win column

August 23, 2018

Valwood softball bounced back from its first loss of the season to down Crisp Academy 7-1 on Wednesday Coming off their first loss of the season against Citizen Christian School on Tuesday, the Valiants ran their season record to 4-1 as starter Darcee Brown held the the Wildcats hitless through [...]

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Valdosta State Biology Professor shares minnow lab

August 22, 2018

HAHIRA – Dr. Leslie Jones, biology professor at Valdosta State University, used a minnow lab to demonstrate the two distinct types of thinking that make up scientific investigations to Valwood middle school students. By using minnows separated into dark and light tubs, she explained the processes of induction and deduction [...]

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Valwood, Valdosta notch wins at tri-match

August 21, 2018

The Valwood volleyball team earned two wins and Valdosta earned one victory at a three-team match at Valdosta High School on Tuesday night. The opening match featured Valwood vs. Valdosta. The Valiants won two out of three sets (25-21, 25-21). In Match 2, a strong start pushed the Valiants to [...]

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Valwood Volleyball third in season opener

August 18, 2018

The Valwood volleyball team finished third at Dominion Christian's Endless Summer tournament in its season opener in Marietta on Saturday. The Valiants went 5-1, defeating Harvester and Dominion Christian on Friday and Notre Dame and Creekside in pool play Saturday. They fell to defending GISA state runner-up Oak Mountain in [...]

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‘Excited, anxious’ Henderson ready for opener against Bowdon

August 17, 2018

VALDOSTA –– At long last, Valwood Valiants head coach Justin Henderson will make his debut on the sideline as the Valiants travel to battle with the Bowdon Red Devils tonight at 7:30. Henderson admits he's had a tough time sleeping in the days leading up to tonight's opener. "I'm very [...]

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Valiants roll past Pats in season opener

August 10, 2018

Darcee Brown allowed three hits and the Valwood softball team started its season strongly with a 10-2 run-rule victory against the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots on Thursday. The Valiants played error-free defense, backing up Brown. Natalie Rojas and Bri Fosdick both made standout defensive plays in the infield. "I believe [...]

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Henderson touts Valwood’s strength of schedule

August 4, 2018

VALDOSTA — New Valwood football coach Justin Henderson touted the program’s strength of schedule and mentioned a focus on fortifying the team's mental toughness during his time at the podium, beginning ITG Next Media Day on Saturday morning. After opening the season on the road against Bowdon, Valwood faces Frederica [...]

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Valwood Schol Earns SAIS Accreditation

June 14, 2018

Valwood School is now an accredited member of SAIS. To earn accreditation from SAIS, Valwood School complied with quality standards, was evaluated by an outside group of peer professionals, and implemented a school plan focused on strategic improvement and student performance in accordance with the school’s mission which is to [...]

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Valwood’s Burns invited to IMG Academy Discovery Open

June 13, 2018

Valwood tennis player Howell Burns played in the IMG Academy Discovery Open last week in Bradenton, Fla. The rising freshman received a wild-card entry to participate in the invitation-only tournament in the event, described by the IMG Academy website as being designed for "some of the world's newest talent to [...]

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Valiants McRae, Boone play in All-Star game

June 5, 2018

Valwood graduates John Michael McRae and Jaharie Boone played in the GISA All-Star baseball game at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus on Saturday. McRae's Blue Team defeated Boone's Red Team 10-3. McRae batted 1 for 3, while Boone was 0 for 1 and walked twice. The Valiant duo finished [...]

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