Around The Nest October 18, 2026

It was a big day for our Jr. High Eagles at the UIL 3A District 8 Cross Country Championships in Boyd! Both the boys' and girls' teams brought home 1st place finishes!

Brynlie Graves claimed the Junior High Girls District Championship, setting both a course record and a Valley View Junior High school record! With runners finishing 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th, the girls captured their first district team title since 2010!

The boys delivered an impressive performance, placing 10 runners in the top 18 and finishing 28 points ahead of second place to claim their second district championship in three years!

Congratulations to our Jr. High Eagles on an incredible district meet!

Our Eagles are racing their way to Regionals after an impressive showing at the UIL 3A District 8 Cross Country Championships!

The Varsity Boys Cross Country Team brought home 1st place, claiming their fourth consecutive district championship!

The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team finished 3rd overall, led by Brooklyn Bewley, who claimed the Girls Individual District Championship for the second year in a row!

Our JV Boys Cross Country Team also earned 1st place, celebrating their second consecutive district championship! Congratulations to Deluna, Ritchey, and Munoz for sweeping the top three individual finishes!

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Location: Lubbock, TX

Time: To be announced

Congratulations to all our Eagles on an outstanding district meet, and best of luck at Regionals!

Red Ribbon Week is October 26–30! Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide celebration that encourages students to make healthy, safe choices and live drug-free.

We’re celebrating all week with fun dress-up days that remind our Eagles that their choices matter!

Monday, October 26: Wear Red

Tuesday, October 27: Wear Crazy Socks

Wednesday, October 28: Wear Yellow

Thursday, October 29: Wear Workout Attire

Friday, October 30: Dress as Your Favorite Book or Movie Character

We can’t wait to see our Eagles join in and Make a Difference. Be a Hero.

Beans or no beans? Mild or spicy? Everyone has an opinion on what makes the perfect bowl of chili, and now it's time to put those recipes to the test!

The Valley View Band Booster Club is looking for cooks to bring the heat at its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off! Think you've got a winning recipe? Let's find out!

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Valley View Ag Barn

Chili competition entry: $20 per pot

Not competing? Come hungry! 

Admission and chili tasting are just $5 per person! Sample the chili, enjoy a silent auction, and stick around for the live dessert auction!

Ready to compete? Email vvbandbooster25@gmail.com to sign up.

All proceeds support the Valley View Eagles Band!

As children grow, the goal shifts from doing for them to doing with them. Learn practical ways to increase student voice, choice, responsibility, and self-advocacy at home and in the IEP—and how to begin helping students understand their strengths, needs, and goals.

Wondering what’s on the menu? Take a peek at this week’s breakfast and lunch choices! Don’t forget—all VVISD students enjoy free breakfast and lunch through the CEP grant.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us through Dialogue AI.