Smith Northview Hospital will host an art reception for the public to view selected works from Valwood students. The art ranges from pre-kindergarten students to seniors and will be displayed in the halls until February 15th. The reception will be from 5 - 7 PM on Thursday, January 8th, and [...]
Valwood junior Sara Knighton recently earned the 2015 Congressional Award Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals, the highest youth awards presented by the United States Congress. Knighton was one of only two students from Georgia to earn the awards, which are based on completing goals and achievements in volunteering in the [...]
Recipients of the Georgia Power Good Citizenship Award for the second quarter were announced on December 12 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 K-Kids Club organized a great community service project that will ultimately affect people around the world - literally! Raising over $850 from the lower school dance, the Valwood K-Kids Club partnered with Heifer International to purchase animals that will be given to needy families and communities around the globe. [...]
Congratulations to sixth grader Alexander Wang, who was accepted to be a Student Ambassador by the People to People Program. Alexander had to apply and complete a lengthy interview process, as well as have several letters of recommendation written on his behalf in order to be selected. As a P2P [...]
The Valwood Class of 1994 recently organized an alumni reunion weekend, with the goal of not only reconnected with fellow classmates, but to raise money for a special cause. The alumni celebration consisted of a tailgate before a Valwood football game on Friday night, then a celebration dance the following [...]
In June, Valwood senior Gavin Faucett was among 108 of Georgia’s brightest high school students sent on the 2014 Washington Youth Tour, a leadership program sponsored by the electric membership cooperatives (EMC’s) in Georgia, including Colquitt EMC, South Georgia's local branch. The Youth Tour teaches students about U.S. history, government [...]
Valwood "Wynns" One Act For the first time in school history, Valwood School won first place overall in the Middle School One Act competition, which was held on Saturday, October 11 at Valdosta High School. Led by Valwood's speech and drama teacher, Ms. Genny Wynn, Valwood earned top billing for [...]
Recipients of the Georgia Power Good Citizenship Awards were announced on October 3rd 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 as honesty, [...]
Congratulations to Director of Development Laura Elliott, Valwood School and to all who participated in the campaign on receiving the 2013 GOAL Greatest Gain Achieved Award. This award recognizes the school with the most significant increase in GOAL funds raised over the prior year in the entire state of Georgia. [...]