Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme was, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” There were two Teays Valley High School sophomore students that placed in the top spots at our local VFW Post 7941 in South Bloomfield. Elise Thorp was awarded first place and Briar Furby was awarded second place. Congrats to Elise and Briar!
During the November Board of Education meeting, we recognized four student athletes for some superior accomplishments this fall season:
•Reese Galinger - qualified for the State cross country meet
•Brooklyn Herbert - OCC Buckeye Girls Soccer Player of the Year
•Max Spencer - OCC Buckeye Boys Soccer Player of the Year
•Katy Zang - OCC Buckeye Cross Country Runner of the Year
During the November Board of Education meeting, we recognized Teays Valley High School band director Stephanie Smith for the marching band’s successful season, which included Superior rating at the State competition. We also recognized boys golf coach Brian Barnett for his team’s OCC championship. Congratulations to these leaders in our district! #VikingPride
Congratulations to the Teays Valley East Middle School and Teays Valley West Middle School students who participated in the OMEA District 15 Honor Band!
Congratulations to Teays Valley High School students Mitchell Isralewitz and Krys Young! They wrote outstanding essays and were sponsored by the Pickaway County Library to attend the prestigious Dayton Literary Peace Prize Gala. Accompanied by TVHS librarian Lisa Campbell, they had the amazing opportunity to attend the event at the Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton. The DLPP is the only literary peace prize awarded in the United States, celebrating the power of literature to foster peace and understanding. At the gala, they enjoyed a wonderful meal and were inspired by the powerful words of this year’s fiction and nonfiction winners, runners-up and past honorees. The evening also included a special moment honoring Jimmy Carter with the Holbrooke Award, accepted by his grandson, Jason Carter. We’re so proud to see our students engaging in meaningful opportunities like this!
Walnut students, staff, families and PTO came together to raise an incredible $970 for Honor Flight Columbus. This donation will help honor and support veterans by providing them with an unforgettable experience visiting Washington, D.C.
This group of student leaders from Teays Valley High School took part in the Pickaway County Leadership/Ethics Conference. They participated in four stations to help hone their leadership skills and reflect on their own morals/ethics. They also listened to a keynote speaker from the Ohio School Safety Center. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to enhance their leadership skills!
Congratulations to Teays Valley High School Golden Sound of the Vikings Marching Band on another Superior rating at the State competition! This hard working group of students and staff members continue to represent TV well year after year and we are proud of their continued success!
Back to back Vikings take home the Miss Pumpkin Show crown! Congratulations to Teays Valley High School junior Pumpkin Show Queen Zoie Hall!
The Ashville Elementary 1st graders organized a donation drive to support the Pickaway County Animal Shelter. Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of our community, we were able to collect much-needed supplies for our furry friends.
Congratulations to our Viking royalty! King Gabe Zedlitz and Queen Baylee Gildner were crowned during a pregame ceremony of the Homecoming football game.
Congratulations to the TV alumni who were inducted into the 2024 TV Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees included:
Libby Blaney - Class of 1999 - Soccer, Basketball & Track
Brett Carson - Class of 2018 - Soccer, Football, Basketball & Baseball
Kyle Dooley - Class of 2015 - Wrestling
Cameron Lathem - Class of 2016 - Wrestling
Drew Pennington - Class of 2016 - Football, Basketball & Baseball
Congratulations Teays Valley High School Bands! They are State bound once again!!
At today’s competition, they were awarded 1st Place in Class A, Best Overall Visual Effect, Superior Rating and qualified for the State competition!
A group of TV staff members wrapped up Orton Gillingham training today. This training is a structured approach to helping struggling readers. The skills gained and reviewed during this training will be invaluable for our students!
Congratulations to the TV treasurer’s department, which is led by treasurer Trey Fausnaugh. They were honored by the Ohio Auditor of State with the Auditor of State Award at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. Of the 6,000 entities that are audited each year, this award is only given to the top 10%. We are grateful for this department for their dedication to the district and its finances.
During the August Board of Education meeting, we recognized Teays Valley High School girls softball coach Derrick Hastler and assistant coach Bob DeLong for their MSL championship in the spring. This was the final team MSL championship prior to our transition into the OCC for the fall athletics season.
Get to know visual impairment specialist McKenna Helms!
Get to know South Bloomfield Elementary & Walnut Elementary School nurse Lori Reid!
Get to know Teays Valley High School intervention specialist Tory Lindberg!
We would like to welcome Deputy Brian Arnold to our School Resource Officer team. He will be responsible for Ashville Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and Teays Valley East Middle School.
