Valdez City Schools

05/28/2026

Thank you to the Alaska Council of School Administrators for highlighting Superintendent Jason Weber and the strong partnership between Valdez City Schools and our community.

In Valdez, supporting students is truly a shared effort. We are grateful for our staff, families, local organizations, businesses, and community members who work together to create opportunities for students every day. When a community rallies around its schools, students benefit.

05/22/2026

As the buses pulled away on the last day of school, our staff lined the way to cheer on another incredible year at Valdez City Schools. ❤️

We hope all of our students and families have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer filled with adventure, laughter, and time together. Thank you for making this school year such a meaningful one.

We’ll see students back for the first day of school on August 20, 2026!

05/21/2026

Thank you for hosting our Hermon Hutchens Elementary School second grade students! The annual trip to The Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum at PWSC - Prince William Sound College is always an engaging and memorable experience. We appreciate the continued partnership and welcoming environment each year!

05/21/2026

UPDATE: IT'S WORKING!!! Tune in to see our seniors graduate! https://www.youtube.com/
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VCS Community: We are aware that the graduation livestream is not currently functioning. We are working on a resolution. Graduation will be recorded and posted as soon as possible if the livestream issue is not resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience!

-VCS Technology Team

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05/20/2026

Through PWSC’s Construction Skills class, college students gained valuable real-world experience in framing, finishing, teamwork, and construction while helping address a storage need at Valdez High School. Projects like this create meaningful hands-on learning opportunities while strengthening partnerships that directly support our schools and community.

We are grateful to PWSC - Prince William Sound College instructor Mike Bowden and the students for their hard work, craftsmanship, and collaboration throughout the project.

As we move into the final days of our Construction Skills class, students are wrapping up work on two sheds—one here on campus and one at the high school.

Under the guidance of instructor Mike Bowden, the class is finishing the key details on the campus shed, including installing the door and trim. These final steps bring the structure closer to completion, highlighting the importance of precision and teamwork in the building process.

Work will also continue at the high school site as students move between projects, focusing on final finishing tasks. The next week and a half will be dedicated to cleanup and completion.

Over the course of the semester, students have built and strengthened skills in framing, measuring, fitting, finishing, and working as a team in real construction settings.

05/20/2026

Preparedness and resilience are strengthened through collaboration. We are grateful to the City of Valdez, Alaska - Government for bringing organizations together to build shared knowledge and response capacity in our community.

At VCS, resource stewardship and school safety remain primary district priorities. Thank you to Director of Facilities Dan Bryant for representing the district and participating in operations improvement efforts that help support safe schools, high-quality facilities, and stronger emergency preparedness throughout Valdez.

05/20/2026

Thank you to the Valdez Fisheries Development Assoc. Inc. for partnering with Hermon Hutchens Elementary School students on another successful salmon lifecycle project! 🐟

This hands-on learning experience gave students the opportunity to raise coho salmon in their classrooms and learn about fish biology, habitats, stewardship, and the life cycle of salmon before releasing the fry into Ruth Pond.

We are grateful for community partnerships that bring learning to life and help connect students to the unique environment and industries of Valdez.

05/20/2026

Last week, the Valdez High School Class of 2026 took one final walk through the halls of Valdez City Schools.

Our seniors traveled by school bus to Hermon Hutchens Elementary School and Gilson Middle School, where students and staff lined the hallways to celebrate them with cheers, posters, bubbles, music, and high-fives along the way.

It was a special opportunity for younger students to see the journey ahead of them and for our graduating seniors to reflect on how far they have come. Thank you to everyone who helped make this tradition such a memorable celebration for the Class of 2026!

05/20/2026

Valdez City Schools is proud to celebrate the Valdez High School Class of 2026 as they prepare for graduation this Wednesday at 7:00 PM! 🎓

This year’s ceremony will also showcase recent investments in the VHS gymnasium experience, including a new fleet of audience chairs and a modernized audio-visual system designed to better serve students, families, and the community during major events and activities.

Thank you to the Valdez City Schools Board of Education for continuing to invest in high-quality facilities and experiences for our students and community. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 together!

📺 Livestream: youtube.com/VCSstreamteam

Join us as we celebrate the Valdez High School Class of 2026!🎓

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM AKDT
📺 Livestream: youtube.com/VCSstreamteam

This year’s graduation ceremony will also feature exciting upgrades to the VHS gym experience, including a brand-new audience chair setup and a new audio-visual system designed to improve sound, visibility, and the overall experience for graduates, families, and guests.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 together!

05/20/2026

Valdez City Schools honors and celebrates the incredible careers of six retirees whose dedication has made a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.

Thank you to Cheryle Fleming, Krista Chadwick, Lucia Hedman, Lee Chadwick, Becky Walker, and Amber Cawley for the years of care, leadership, support, and commitment you have given to VCS. Each of you has helped shape the lives of students and contributed to the strength of our schools in meaningful ways.

Several of our retirees were unable to attend the district’s end-of-year celebration due to scheduling conflicts and student travel commitments, but we are grateful to celebrate all of them and the lasting legacy they leave behind.

Congratulations on your retirement, and best wishes on this exciting next chapter!