Valwood seniors Olivia Cox, Maggie Smith and Addy Perlman have been named Georgia Scholars!! Only 183 seniors are selected in the state and Valwood had more than any other school (public and private) in the South Georgia area!! Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and [...]
Video from 4th grade practicing for Grandparents Day
Pavan Patel and Hope Hathcock recently took the American Chemical Society local exam along with students throughout the southwest Georgia region from public and private high schools and scored high enough to qualify for the next round! In fact, Pavan Patel achieved the HIGHEST SCORE IN THE REGION!. He joins [...]
Recipients of the Georgia Power Good Citizenship Awards for the third quarter were announced on March 24 at Valwood's Lower School Friday Flag program. Mr. Scott Haner of Georgia Power presented the awards to the students who were chosen by their teachers. The awards are given to students exhibiting character [...]
The Valwood Chapter of the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society inducted its newest members this morning in a ceremony in the Rodgers Holmes Performance Hall. Congratulations to all these students on a wonderful honor and accomplishment. National Honor Society Inductees: Chandler Call, William Clifton, Dane Fafard, [...]
Dance Marathon Becomes Reality by: Addy Perlman Dance Marathon started merely as an idea in 7th grade, and as high school approached, Ms. Vallye Blanton and Dr. Darren Pascavage helped me formulate a plan to carry out my idea. Children’s Miracle Network saved my cousin’s life, and to thank the [...]
The Valwood Science Olympiad team placed 3rd out of an 11-team field in the Regional Competition this weekend at East Georgia State College in Swainsboro, GA. Competing against much larger schools, the Valiants held their own and only missed making the State Competition field by one spot. Valwood had 14 [...]
Valwood School students, from kindergarteners to fifth graders, will showcase their artistic talents in “Recovering the Masters,” beginning Feb. 27 at the SGMC Outpatient Plaza, according to a press release. The exhibition will be available through March 31, with a reception to be held 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, March 2. Admission [...]
Valwood's second grade class had their annual Community Tour this morning where they visited several important places around Valdosta. Mrs. Nijem and Mrs. Rasmussen have been coordinating this field trips for years now, and the students always come away more knowledgable and appreciative of the city - plus they have [...]
Valwood senior Addy Perlman was recently named a STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) student by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) program and will be honored at a luncheon hosted by the Valdosta North Rotary Club on February 7. Perlman earned this distinction by having the highest score on [...]