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Valley View students outline fundraisers and staff honored at Buckeye Union board meeting
Summary
Student leaders from Valley View Middle School presented recent activities and fundraisers, while the board recognized staff members including Christina Hillinger and Elvie as employees of the year during the Buckeye Union School District board meeting.
Student leaders from Valley View Middle School told the Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees on Dec. 8 that the school’s recent activities raised modest funds and boosted student engagement. Student presenters Zachary Sabeti, Kaden Queloz and Curt Zano described a western-themed dance that sold tickets and concessions, reporting gross receipts of $986 and a profit of $302.40. They also summarized a canned-food drive that collected 519 cans and a canogram fundraiser; leadership reported $774 in funds available for future events and charitable donations.
The presentation emphasized student leadership and extracurricular programs. Principal remarks highlighted growth in the school’s band program (noting about 60 beginning band members), Meet the Masters art projects that produced county winners and a district Special Olympics soccer event that drew participants from all district schools. The principal said the school draws students from surrounding communities and credited staff efforts for academic and extracurricular success.
The board also recognized certificated staff member Christina Hillinger for mentoring and student-focused work and classified staff member Elvie (surname not specified in the record) for steady support in classrooms. Board members praised Hillinger for organizing the eighth-grade trip and leading assemblies and thanked Elvie for long-term service.
Superintendent remarks that followed credited sustained instructional efforts and noted data the presenters cited: an 18-point gain in English language arts and double-digit gains in math. The board discussion included a question from the audience about whether such percentage gains are likely to continue and board members commended staff and students for the progress. The board took no formal action on the presentation; the item was informational and closed with applause and thanks.
The board confirmed the next regular meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a virtual option.
