Valwood in the News

Valwood announces new upper school dean

March 17, 2018

HAHIRA, Georgia March 8, 2018 – Valwood School is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Hankla as their next upper school dean. Dr. Hankla currently serves as the Director of Coastal Plains Education Charter High School and has over thirty years of education experience as an educator, administrator, [...]

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Late rally pushes Valiants past Knights

March 16, 2018

The Valwood baseball team grabbed the lead late in the eighth inning, earning an 11-5 win against the Deerfield-Windsor Knights in Albany on Friday night. With the game tied at five in the eighth, the Valiants (5-2, 1-1 GISA Region 3-3A) scored the go-ahead run courtesy of a Tayte Barry [...]

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Boone, Barry homer in Valwood’s win against Echols County

March 16, 2018

HAHIRA — After Tuesday night’s loss against Deerfield-Windsor, Valwood coach Robert Shipman emphasized the importance of starting strong against teams. The message was received Thursday night. Jaharie Boone hit a home run in the first inning, Tayte Barry homered in the second inning and the Valiants recorded 11 hits in [...]

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Lowndes, Valwood boys finish 1-2 in Trojan Invitational

March 14, 2018

The Lowndes boys varsity golf team finished in first place in the Trojan Invitational held at River Pointe Golf Club in Albany on Monday. Valwood's boys varsity team took second place in the 17-team tournament hosting competitors from all regions of the state. The Valiants carded a combined score of [...]

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Valiants rally late, fall short vs. Knights

March 13, 2018

HAHIRA — In a GISA Region 3-3A opener for both sides, Valwood and Deerfield-Windsor got hot at different points in the game. For Deerfield-Windsor, it was at the beginning. For Valwood, at the end. The Valiants rallied from a six-run deficit in the seventh inning, but came up short in [...]

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Valwood hosts inaugural Hall of Fame

March 13, 2018

Saturday morning, March 10, Valwood inducted five individuals and one team into the inaugural class of the Valwood Athletic Hall of Fame. In a phenomenal turnout, Valwood hosted over 100 guests for the brunch and induction ceremony. Many family members, friends and alumni showed support by attending. We were honored [...]

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Valwood inducts new honor society members

March 12, 2018

The Valwood Chapter of the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society inducted its newest members on Monday morning, March 12, in a ceremony in Rodgers Performance Hall. Congratulations to all these students on a wonderful honor and accomplishment. National Honor Society Inductees: Abby Bland, Georgia Booth, Meredith [...]

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Valwood cross country coach running in Boston Marathon

March 10, 2018

Valwood girls cross country coach Deborah Green will run the annual Boston Marathon on April 16. This year was Green’s fourth attempt in five years to qualify. According to the Boston Athletic Association website, “To qualify for the Boston Marathon, athletes must meet time standards which correspond to age and [...]

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Valwood announces third quarter good citizens

March 9, 2018

On Friday, March 9, Valwood School recognized the third quarter Good Citizens: Elizabeth Booth, Sara Daugharty, Olivia Fowler, Charlotte Holloway, Ellyse Persaud, Will Greene, Dax Womack, Hannah Ward and Murphy Johnson. Congratulations and great job!

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Valwood literary team is going to state

March 6, 2018

HAHIRA, GA March 6, 2018 - Valwood School’s literary team had a great showing at the Region 3-AAA Georgia Independent School Association Literary Competition on Monday, March 5, at Albany State University. Students placed in the top two, in five of the categories that they competed in. Junior, Erin Moss, [...]

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