AZ Instruction Classes to Begin Registration

After school classes are available on our campus through Arizona Instruction to enrich your child’s day.  Varied activities include Jr. Dance, Drama, Jr. Cheerleading, and Jr. Sports. Registration for second semester classes will be the first week after Winter Break, January 9-13.  The junior dancers show some style below.  Drama will be presenting a play…

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Then & Now: School and Parents Work Together

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For Reid Traditional, it’s always been about the parents and teachers working together. Since 1995, when parents and teachers started our flagship school, Valley Academy, we’ve stayed true to this partnership. And in this unique year, Reid Traditional’s parents have really stepped up. Thank you. School/home teamwork has never been stronger, or more vital. Together,…

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A Warm Farewell for Mr. Hayo

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A teacher so special deserves a farewell present that is equally memorable. Bill Hayo retired this year after teaching 53 years, much of it at RTS Valley Academy. As the 7/8 Math teacher, he developed a special bond with the students as they went off to high school.  To honor and remember them, he hung…

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Third Graders Love Valley, in Their Own Words

As part of National School Choice Week, Mrs. Nuttall, Valley Academy third grade teacher, asked her students what they like about their school. Their responses are delightful! Read them for yourself.             I like my school because all the teachers are nice, not too strict and not too nice – just right.  I also like…

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National School Choice Week

Valley Academy celebrated National School Choice Week by asking their students to complete the phrase, “I love my school because…” This photo gallery displays some of their responses. Enjoy! And thank you for making Reid Traditional Schools’ Valley Academy your choice.

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Valley Alum Shine at High School Graduation

Greenway High School’s graduation ceremony featured speeches by two former Valley Academy students. They led their graduating class academically, in the top 1%! Zaydee spoke on the power of your mind and believing in all you can achieve. Ben spoke of perseverance and not letting others’ opinions discourage you from pursuing your passions. He told…

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Read-In Guests Share Joy of Books

RTS Valley Academy’s 2018 Read-In brought excitement to campus on Thursday, March 8th. Our students love books, but they love them even more when they are read aloud by our distinguished guests. This year’s readers included a cowboy historian (and his horse), a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew, a certified story teller, an author,…

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VA Success at History Bee Regionals

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Congratulations to Riley W. and Tanish J. for being National History Bee Regional Champions for the 8th and 6th grades, respectively! They attended the Regional History Bee competition in San Diego this week along with 11 other RTS Valley Academy students who qualified for Regionals. The 13 students performed so well that ALL of them…

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VA Makes Record Food Donation

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Student Council’s annual food drive brought in the largest donation ever made to Mom’s Pantry by any school!  A total of 4,381 pounds of food and hygiene was donated by Valley Academy families during the first two weeks of December.  In addition to non-perishable food items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other toiletries were specifically requested this…

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