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Valley Park Elementary School
On May 7, 2024, voters approved a school bond that includes the construction of a new elementary school, scheduled to open for the 2026-2027 school year. Ground was broken on March 15, 2025, and Valley Park Elementary School was chosen as the name of the new school by the USD 262 Board of Education during the regular meeting on Monday, November 10. Follow the construction progress of Valley Park Elementary School here.
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It is time to enroll your returning student(s) for the 2026-2027 school year!
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Future Valley Park Elementary School staff toured the new building on Monday, April 6, getting a first look at classrooms, shared spaces and the progress of construction.
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Students in Mrs. Wolf’s fifth grade STEM class at Valley Center Intermediate School recently combined creativity, teamwork and engineering skills for an exciting makerspace project.
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Valley Center High School senior Kayden Lankford was recently named a 2026 recipient of Wichita State University’s prestigious Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship.
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Three Valley Center High School students earned regional recognition for their artwork through the 2026 Eastern Kansas Regional Scholastic Art Awards.
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Valley Center High School math teacher Nolan Crumrine has been recognized as a Horizon Award winner by the Kansas State Department of Education.
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With the continued growth of USD 262 and the upcoming opening of Valley Park Elementary School, the district will implement elementary school attendance boundaries beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
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Six Valley Center High School students were honored during a pinning ceremony this week, marking the successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant program.
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