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 [...]
Valwood’s Mock Trial Team finished 2nd in the Region Competition this past Saturday at and will advance to the District Competition on February 18th in Macon, Georgia. This was the second straight year Valwood has finished second and advanced to Districts. The Valiants had several individual award winners as well. [...]
Valwood School had 31 students from the 2015-16 school year named AP Scholars, which is the most in school history! Of those, 2 were named AP Scholar with Honors and 12 earned AP Scholar with Distinction honors. AP Scholar (a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams): Sara [...]
A dozen Valwood Upper School students recently returned home from an international trip to Costa Rica. Organized by Valwood's middle school spanish teacher Mrs. Katelan Davis through Rustic Pathways, an international travel program, the students worked on a service project in the area near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, experienced the [...]
Recipients of the 4th quarter Georgia Power Good Citizenship Awards were announced on May 13th 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 traits such [...]
Congratulations to Valwood senior Brenna Wilson, who was recently named a 2016 Georgia Scholar! A total of only 151 graduating seniors from the state are recognized for their achievements and excellence in all phases of school life and in the community! This program is coordinated by the Department Excellence Recognition [...]