Public Schools

The public school system is a vibrant educational community with active Parent Teacher Organizations, significant community participation, innovative learning programs and parent volunteer opportunities. Its mission is to educate students for lifelong learning with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

Public Elementary Schools
Jefferson Elementary  and Washington schools provide preschool through sixth grade with its dedicated teaching and support staff. Administration and staff encourage student self-responsibility through the implementation of Respect and Responsibility and Choice Theory programs. An education grounded in the basics—reading, writing, science, mathematics and the arts—is enhanced with instruction on conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills.

St. Catherine School
St. Catherine School is a state accredited Catholic Christian School for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Moral reinforcement is provided through regular and varied spiritual experiences. Academic offerings include all the basics such as mathematics, reading, science, and computer technology, as well as religious instruction.

Valley City Junior High
Valley City Junior High is a 7th and 8th grade school dedicated to providing a quality education and integrating technology into the curriculum.

Valley City Senior High
Valley City Senior High School is a 9-12 school with a staff committed to providing the best education possible to our students. Students excel academically and in a wide variety of co-curricular activities. The school features up-to-date technology with an excellent student to computer ratio. VCSHS partners with VCSU and its Jump Start Program for students interested in taking the next step in their education.

The Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center (SVACTC)
The SVACTC provides innovative, high quality career and technology education programs that maximize the opportunities for students and the community. Programs include instruction on construction careers, business and office technology, health careers, automotive technology, graphic arts, marketing, entrepreneurship, welding technology, Cisco networking and aspects of computer technology.