Valwood in the News

Valwood names STAR student

April 12, 2021

Valwood senior Capri Persaud is the Valwood School 2021 STAR student. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition award is given to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test in one sitting, while meeting other program requirements, including being among the top 10% of the [...]

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Valwood security officer earns certification

February 26, 2021

Officer Les Bunte, Valwood campus safety and security coordinator, was selected for the crisis coordinator program and has completed certification as a crisis coordinator. The crisis coordinator certification program was "designed to empower crisis coordinators to recognize emerging crisis warning signs and circumstances, to identify the likelihood a circumstance could escalate to a crisis and [...]

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Four Valiants sign on National Signing Day

February 9, 2021

HAHIRA –– The Valwood Valiants had a huge day on National Signing day by having four athletes sign their name on the dotted line for the next level. Wednesday’s signees came from different sports, from football to volleyball to baseball as Harrison Hamsley, Pate Hogan, Mac McRae and Kennedy Kimbro [...]

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Valwood Swim Well Represented at State Tournament

February 5, 2021

January 30, 3021 The Valwood JV and varsity swim teams have returned from a successful time at the GISA state swim meet. There were 21 GISA teams in the competition. A total of nine Valwood swimmers competed. Results included top times, one All-State Title and two All-State Runner Up Titles, [...]

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A look back on the season that was for Valwood softball

November 14, 2019

Nov 9, 2019 The Valwood Valiants softball team remained at the top of Region 3-3A for the third straight year, outscoring their region opponents 49-11. But like the other years, the Valiants are graduating many key components of their 2019 team. Seniors Clare Nijem (outfield), Lindsey Browning (outfield/ second base), [...]

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Valiants top Knights, enter postseason as region champions

November 14, 2019

Nov 9, 2019 ALBANY –– Friday night was a dogfight for the Region 3-AAA Championship as the Valwood Valiants got past Deerfield-Windsor 10-7 on the road. Valwood got Deerfield-Windsor’s best shot on Friday night as expected. The Valiants knew Deerfield’s attack would be better than any they’ve seen and it [...]

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Valwood beats Brookwood on the road, eyes region championship

November 6, 2019

Nov 2, 2019 THOMASVILLE –– The Valwood Valiants are now 7-2 after their sixth straight win on Friday, beating Brookwood 44-29. They’re now set to play for the Region championship next week against Deerfield-Windsor. When the Valiants needed to, they answered the call every time Brookwood got something going. Valwood was [...]

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Valwood crowns homecoming court

October 31, 2019

Oct 29, 2019 HAHIRA — Valwood School recently crowned Elizabeth Rainey Evans as the 2019 homecoming queen during halftime of the Valwood Valiants vs. Loganville Christian Lions football game. Evans is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Evans. She has attended Valwood since first grade. Elizabeth is a member of Sigma Delta [...]

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Nickels for Nails: Valwood, Habitat link for good cause

October 31, 2019

Oct 26, 2019 VALDOSTA – When “H” week arrives in Valwood School’s pre-K classes, the young students begin their journey into service. In exploring the world of the letter H with their students in October, Valwood teachers collaborate with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity. Through the Nickels for Nails program, [...]

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Hitting Their Stride: Valwood wins its 5th straight with 47-21 rout over Loganville

October 31, 2019

Oct 26, 2019 HAHIRA –– It was a good Homecoming night for the Valwood Valiants (6-2, 2-0 Region 3-3A) after they topped Loganville Christian Academy (4-5) in a 47-21 win on Friday. The Valiants conquered yet another good run offense and proved that stopping the run is no longer a weak [...]

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