📚✨ The journey to literacy begins at birth! ✨
We’re excited to announce the first delivery of our Just Right Readers to our littlest learners, birth–4 years old! 🎉
Each child was gifted a library of 12 books featuring:
📖 Research-backed stories aligned with Early Learning Standards
📱 QR codes with bite-sized caregiver tips, baby sign language, and videos
At Valley-Edinburg Public School, we’re building a foundation for literacy and lifelong learning—one book at a time! 💛📚
This opportunity was made possible through the Legendary Learners Grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). 🙌
We’re excited to announce the first delivery of our Just Right Readers to our littlest learners, birth–4 years old! 🎉
Each child was gifted a library of 12 books featuring:
📖 Research-backed stories aligned with Early Learning Standards
📱 QR codes with bite-sized caregiver tips, baby sign language, and videos
At Valley-Edinburg Public School, we’re building a foundation for literacy and lifelong learning—one book at a time! 💛📚
This opportunity was made possible through the Legendary Learners Grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). 🙌



Celebrating our Crystal 4 Wall students!
Each week, students receive a citizenship grade reflecting how they demonstrate respect, responsibility, participation, and positive behavior at school. Citizenship means following expectations, treating others with kindness, and giving your best effort in learning.
Our 4 Wall recognizes one of our students who earned a 4—the highest citizenship score! We’re proud of our Titans for setting a positive example! See this week's 4 wall recipient! 🖤🤍
Each week, students receive a citizenship grade reflecting how they demonstrate respect, responsibility, participation, and positive behavior at school. Citizenship means following expectations, treating others with kindness, and giving your best effort in learning.
Our 4 Wall recognizes one of our students who earned a 4—the highest citizenship score! We’re proud of our Titans for setting a positive example! See this week's 4 wall recipient! 🖤🤍

📣The Valley-Edinburg September District Newsletter is here! Take a few minutes to see what we've been up to this fall! 🏫🍂📚 https://app.smore.com/n/2dema
We've opened a YEAR-ROUND Titan apparel store with BSN Sideline, and the store is officially LIVE! 🎉 Celebrate the grand opening of our official Valley-Edinburg Public School store with 20% OFF custom tees, hoodies, joggers, hats & more. Hurry—this sale won’t last long. 🙌 🥳 https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_dakota/edinburg/valley-edinburg-public-school

🖤🤍 Titan Pride! Congratulations to our very own Harper Hurtt on being selected to the 2026–2028 North Dakota Superintendent’s Student Cabinet!
Harper, a sixth grader at Crystal, is one of just 25 students selected statewide—and one of only two sixth graders! During this two-year term, Harper will join students from across North Dakota to share ideas, offer feedback, and provide student perspectives on important education issues.
We are proud to have Harper represent Valley-Edinburg and help ensure student voices are heard. Congratulations, Harper—we are cheering you on! 🎉
Read more here:
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/news/bachmeier-launches-new-student-legislative-summit-announces-student-cabinet-members?fbclid=IwY2xjawUo-5hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXE0V3cwQkVZMXZyQkE4V0VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTbiAsFjbQJ6BvSISYha4m9zvQCDqv8c65OdEngCOuuxqnB9ZTVbvgD5ygeg_aem_C8DedtKbhajZbYNd6IRZ5w
Harper, a sixth grader at Crystal, is one of just 25 students selected statewide—and one of only two sixth graders! During this two-year term, Harper will join students from across North Dakota to share ideas, offer feedback, and provide student perspectives on important education issues.
We are proud to have Harper represent Valley-Edinburg and help ensure student voices are heard. Congratulations, Harper—we are cheering you on! 🎉
Read more here:
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/news/bachmeier-launches-new-student-legislative-summit-announces-student-cabinet-members?fbclid=IwY2xjawUo-5hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXE0V3cwQkVZMXZyQkE4V0VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTbiAsFjbQJ6BvSISYha4m9zvQCDqv8c65OdEngCOuuxqnB9ZTVbvgD5ygeg_aem_C8DedtKbhajZbYNd6IRZ5w


Our elementary girls basketball team had their team night out on Friday with pizza party at the McIntyre and going to the home football game together!.....a HUGE thank you to our VE Boosters for sponsoring this event and giving us the opportunity!
🌟 Introducing our Crystal Intermediate Student Council Members! These students were voted on by their peers and will serve as leaders in our school by representing their classmates, setting a positive example, and helping plan activities that bring our school together.
They will also participate in Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Jr. through NDSU, with opportunities to build leadership skills, practice teamwork, and explore ways to serve their school and community.
We’re excited to see their ideas in action and watch them grow as leaders! 🖤🤍
They will also participate in Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Jr. through NDSU, with opportunities to build leadership skills, practice teamwork, and explore ways to serve their school and community.
We’re excited to see their ideas in action and watch them grow as leaders! 🖤🤍




Our Preschool and Kinder friends went to Icelandic State Park this week for fun , hiking and exploring!



Learning beyond the classroom! Our 6th graders attended Eco Ed at Icelandic State Park, connecting their learning to the natural world and exploring the importance of caring for our environment. A great opportunity for our Titans to learn outdoors! 🌳





Reminder that we have NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, September 25. Our staff will be meeting for professional development this day. Have a great weekend!
Our 4th grade students are participating in a program called “On the Move to Stronger Bodies” with NDSU and these are their Cow Banks that will hold their Moo Money for their Moo Mart! They earn fake money by tracking healthy eating ⭐️

It's a great day to be on the river for our River Watch crew! 🛶☀️

Club Day at Crystal was all about student choice! 🎉 Students chose from LEGOs, Trust Dodgeball, Bingo, Bracelet Making, and Art, giving them a chance to explore their interests and enjoy activities that spark their creativity and excitement. We love giving our Titans opportunities to create, connect, and try something new!






Building strong readers, one sound at a time! Mrs. Hall, our academic interventionist, teaches UFLI daily to our kindergarten through second-grade students. UFLI provides structured practice with letter sounds, blending, reading, and spelling to help students build a strong foundation in literacy. Ask your student about what they learned during UFLI time today!


🌟📚 Exciting News! 📚🌟
Our preschoolers get to take home their first round of Just Right Reader books—to KEEP! 🎉💕 Every month, they’ll receive a new set of books to build early literacy skills and vocabulary—helping create legendary learners! 🚀📖
Enjoy reading together at home! Your support makes a BIG difference! 💛📚
✨ Brought to you through North Dakota DPI’s Legendary Learners Grant funding. ✨
Our preschoolers get to take home their first round of Just Right Reader books—to KEEP! 🎉💕 Every month, they’ll receive a new set of books to build early literacy skills and vocabulary—helping create legendary learners! 🚀📖
Enjoy reading together at home! Your support makes a BIG difference! 💛📚
✨ Brought to you through North Dakota DPI’s Legendary Learners Grant funding. ✨




Wow, our Book Blast carnival is off to an amazing start! 🎡📚
Congratulations to these two Titans for winning our first drawing prize, the Book Blast Treasure Chest! 🏆✨Students are already stepping right up to help level up our readers and earn as many books as possible for our school community. There’s still time to join the fun. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into upcoming Treasure Chest drawing! 🎟️
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun
Congratulations to these two Titans for winning our first drawing prize, the Book Blast Treasure Chest! 🏆✨Students are already stepping right up to help level up our readers and earn as many books as possible for our school community. There’s still time to join the fun. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into upcoming Treasure Chest drawing! 🎟️
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun


We’re thrilled to launch our Just Right Reader Program to support early literacy for our Birth–5 year old learners! ❤️
🎒 Coming soon to your preschooler’s backpack
🚪 Delivered to the doorsteps of our tiniest Titans not yet in school!
Together, we’ll build early literacy skills through books, stories, conversations, and everyday learning moments. 🌱📖💙
Made possible by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Legendary Learners Grant.
Stay tuned — something special is on the way! 🎉
If you have a child who plans to attend Valley-Edinburg and would like to learn more about these resources, please reach out to Alyson Hall at alyson.hall@valley-edinburgk12.com. https://vimeo.com/1224709442
🎒 Coming soon to your preschooler’s backpack
🚪 Delivered to the doorsteps of our tiniest Titans not yet in school!
Together, we’ll build early literacy skills through books, stories, conversations, and everyday learning moments. 🌱📖💙
Made possible by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Legendary Learners Grant.
Stay tuned — something special is on the way! 🎉
If you have a child who plans to attend Valley-Edinburg and would like to learn more about these resources, please reach out to Alyson Hall at alyson.hall@valley-edinburgk12.com. https://vimeo.com/1224709442
Happy Homecoming Friday from Crystal Elementary!

NOTICE: CORRECTION TO ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING LOCATION
Valley-Edinburg School District would like to clarify the location of our Annual School District Budget Hearing.
The hearing will take place:
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Edinburg School Library
Please note that the county auditor’s published hearing notice incorrectly listed the location as Crystal School. This is incorrect. The correct location for the budget hearing is the Edinburg School Library.
We look forward to seeing you on September 8.
Valley-Edinburg School District would like to clarify the location of our Annual School District Budget Hearing.
The hearing will take place:
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Edinburg School Library
Please note that the county auditor’s published hearing notice incorrectly listed the location as Crystal School. This is incorrect. The correct location for the budget hearing is the Edinburg School Library.
We look forward to seeing you on September 8.
Looking to continue our Tiny Titan Cheer Program at VE Elementary! See below.

