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Kathie Lucas
Valley View Preschool Lottery Information
All students wishing to enter the Valley View Preschool program for the 2026-2027 academic year will need to register for a lottery. Please see below for information, timelines, and processes used to determine how available spots are filled, or visit the Preschool Lottery page on our website. Please share this information with others who may be interested in their student attending Valley View Preschool.
Entering The Lottery:
The lottery registration form will open on Friday, December 19, at 8:00 AM. To register for the lottery, complete the application, which can be found here
Submit this application by Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The lottery will close on January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. If duplicate names are submitted, any additional entries will be disqualified.
Only families who live in the Valley View School District may enter the lottery.
*If you are unable to access the Google Form, you may come to the Valley View Administration Building (the old High School), 6027 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH, 45327, email Annie Sizemore at annie.sizemore@valleyview.k12.oh.us, or call her at (937) 855.6581 for assistance.
Lottery Procedure:
- For families with multiple children entering the lottery:
- If siblings are NOT twins, each child will have their own ticket. Having one child’s ticket pulled does NOT guarantee that the other sibling will get a spot.
- If siblings ARE twins, each child will get a ticket. If one child’s number is pulled, both siblings will get a spot.
- All tickets will be drawn, and the order in which they were drawn will be recorded.
- Any student who has at least two years of preschool remaining will be entered into the AM lottery.
- Any student who is new to Valley View Preschool and only has one year of preschool remaining will be entered into the PM lottery.
- Each student will be assigned a number based on the order in which their application has been submitted. A random number generator will be used to select said numbers on January 20, 2026.
- Families will be notified via email on January 23, 2026, if their child(ren) has/have received a spot. Email notification will come from Lindsey.schmidt@valleyview.k12.oh.us.
- Families will have until January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM to either accept or decline their spot. A lack of communication by January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM will result in your child’s spot being given to the next child on the waiting list. Your child would then be placed at the end of the waiting list.
- In the event that spots are declined, and spots become available, families next in line will be notified.
- All families who did not receive a preschool spot will be officially notified via an email notification from Lindsey.schmidt@valleyview.k12.oh.us.
- School staff will contact families of students who receive a spot to set up a screening date and time.
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Kathie Lucas
Weekly Preview for December 8, 2025
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Monday 12/8
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No Athletic Events
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Tuesday 12/9
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MS Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Dayton Christian - 5:30/6:45pm
Varsity and JV Boys Basketball (Away) @ Springfield Shawnee - 6:00/7:15pm
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Wednesday 12/10
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MS and HS Wrestling (Away) @ Bellbrook - 5:00/6:00pm (Bellbrook HS)
Swimming (Away) @ Trotwood Series - 6:30pm
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Thursday 12/11
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HS Bowling (Home) vs. Dayton Christian - 3:30pm (Poelking Lanes South)
Swimming (Away) @ Wayne Warrior Invite - 5:30pm (Trotwood Madison HS)
MS Boys Basketball (Away) @ Brookville - 5:30/6:45pm
MS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Brookville - 5:30/6:45pm
HS Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Dayton Christian - 6:00/7:15pm
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Friday 12/12
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Varsity Wrestling (Away) @ Edgewood Invite - 5:00pm
Varsity and JV Boys Basketball (Away) @ Carlisle - 6:00/7:15pm
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Saturday 12/13
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JV and 9th Boys Basketball (Away) @ Chaminade Julienne - 9:00/10:15am
Varsity Wrestling (Away) @ Edgewood Invite - 10:00am
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News and Notes
HS Girls Basketball - The Lady Spartans played a tough Miamisburg team on Monday night.
The Varsity came out on top with a 55-41victory. Rivers Lemke led all scorers with 19 points. Ava Gehron and Scarlett Holp each pitched in 10 points.
The JV lost a tough battle 37-26. Bella Oblinger and Savannah Alexander each had 6 points.
On Thursday, the Varsity girls traveled to Carlisle to open up SWBL play and came home with a dominant 54-12 victory. The team was led by Paisley Phillips and her 17 points.
On Saturday, the girls hosted Madison in a Buckeye Division match-up. The Varsity had a gritty win, pulling away in the 4th quarter with a 43-36 victory. Paisley Phillips led all scorers with 15 points. The JV team made it a sweep, winning 27-20. Carleigh Henson was the leading scorer with 9 points.
HS Bowling - The JV girls played Miamisburg JV on Wednesday and lost a close match, 1189 pins - 1227 pins. Peyton Thompson led the way with a 2-game total of 261 pins. Gabby Hill contributed with a 2-game total of 228. The JV boys also played Miamisburg JV and lost 1655 pins - 1891 pins. The boys started out slowly in the first game but picked it up in the second game. Leading the way was Jackson Kinder with a 2-game total of 351 pins and Aiden Jensen with a 2-game total of 341 pins.
On Thursday, the Spartan Varsity Boys bowling team came out firing and racked up another impressive win against Newton, topping the match 1944 pins to 1697 pins! The lanes were blazing as junior Brooks Hopkins posted a strong 353 series, while sophomore Paxton Garrett led the charge with a powerful 374 series. The JV Boys kept the momentum going with a victory of their own over Newton. Junior Evan Carter paced the team with a solid 290 series, and Senior Aiden Jensen backed it up with a steady 247 series, sealing the win for the Spartans. The Valley View Girls Bowling team also delivered an electric performance, pulling out a thrilling win with 1,375 pins over Newton's 1,265 pins! Kaydence Kinney set the pace with an impressive 246 across two games. Morrigan Horner was right behind her, rolling a powerful 2-game total of 240 to boost the team's momentum. With this win, the girls improved to 2-0 and are gearing up for their first league match next Thursday against a tough Dayton Christian team.
MS Boys Basketball - 7th-grade boys beat Carlisle 45-21 to open the season on Wednesday night. Lucas Ramsey and Leelan Lawson each had 12 points. The 8th-grade boys also beat Carlisle, winning 36-33. Bo Johnson scored 10, Zane Whaley 9, Cyrus Borton 6, and Dylan Payton 6.
On Thursday, the boys traveled to Madison. The 7th-grade boys won 50-12. Van Bowman had 14 points, and Leelan Lawson had 12 to lead the team. The 8th-grade boys won 44-24. Bo Johnson had 18 points, Dylan Payton 10, and Zane Whaley 6.
MS Girls Basketball - On Wednesday, the 7th girls took a tough loss, 25-16, losing to Carlisle to open the season. Ella Farris scored 11 points to lead the team. The 8th-grade girls won 31-22. Savannah Tyra led the team with 14 points.
On Thursday, the 7th-grade girls had their home opener and defeated Tri-County North 30-18. The team was led by Logan Scott with 11 points; she was 4 for 4 on the line. The 8th-grade girls defeated Madison 32-8. Harper Riley led the scorers with 11 points.
Swimming - The Spartan swimmers kicked off the season with the Mason Invite. Both teams had a strong showing! The girls took 10th in the 200 Free Relay composed of Cheyanne Adkins, Olivia Kinder, Bri Brown, and Caitlyn Steinecker. Caitlyn took 6th in the 500 free, and Cheyanne took 15th in the 50 Free. The gentleman swam well as well with strong showings from Austin Flynn and Carson Gutierrez. Carson and Anthony both broke 30 seconds in the 50 free for the first time in their careers!
Hip Hop Dance - The Hip Hop team competed in the Lebanon Invite on Saturday for their first competition of the season and finished in 2nd place.
MS Wrestling - The MS wrestlers kicked off their season at our Valley View Invitational on Saturday. In a highly competitive field, the Spartans finished 4th overall. Individual placers: Kyler McNeal (2nd - 110 lbs.), Avery Abner (2nd - 134 lbs.), Austin Pickle (2nd - 142 lbs.), Max Robinson (2nd - 150 lbs.), Rondel Sanders (1st - 172 lbs.), Conner Brunk (3rd - 98 lbs.), Kaden Callahan (3rd - 150 lbs.), Caleb Gutierrez (4th - 160 lbs.), Chandler Brandenburg (5th - 122 lbs.), Waylon Vanni (6th - 128 lbs.), and Adison Napier (6th - 150 lbs.).
HS Wrestling - The Varsity wrestlers competed in the Franklin Invitational on Saturday to start off their season. The team finished 5th out of 11 teams. Individual Placers: Trotter Jarbo (6th - 120 lbs.), Hunter Foss (2nd - 132 lbs.), Brody Peter (2nd - 157 lbs.), Draven Gierek (5th - 175 lbs. ), Braxton Abner (1st - 190 lbs.), DJ Truax (6th - 215 lbs.), and Noah French (4th - 285 lbs.).
The JV wrestlers competed in the Wilmington Invitational on Saturday. Results will be shared in next week’s spotlight.
Athlete of the Week
Brennan Zickgraf (8th grade Boys Basketball)
Coach Stoutenborough’s comments: “Brennan has been running the point guard position this season for the 2-0 Spartans. Brennan, in 2 games, has recorded 7 assists to only 2 turnovers. This is a very effective number for a good point guard. He does an excellent job of getting the team calmed down and efficiently running an offense.”
Download the Spartan Mobile App
Our Valley View Spartan mobile app is designed to keep students, parents, and community members connected to the latest district athletic events and information. This user-friendly app will serve as a one-stop resource for schedules, facility maps, ticket purchases, and important updates, providing a seamless and efficient way to stay informed and engaged.
The app’s key features include:
Team Schedules – Stay up-to-date with game schedules and event details.
Forms & Links – Access essential forms and quick links to league and state association pages.
Athletic Booster Information – Connect with the booster club and support student-athletes.
Instant Notifications – Receive real-time alerts on schedule changes, cancellations, and other important updates.
Mobile Ticketing – Purchase tickets through the app for added convenience.
Interactive Map – Easily locate school district facilities and venues for athletic events.
Student Rewards Program – Students can sign up and receive rewards points for free gear, great deals, and special experiences by checking in to events.
The app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. Students, families, and community members are encouraged to explore its features and take advantage of the convenient access to district information. Search for “Valley View Spartans”
New Athletic Website
Check out the new Valley View Athletic Department website (https://schools.snap.app/valleyview). Much like the Mobile app unveiled last Spring, the website is a work in progress; however, schedules should be updated. More content will be added as winter sports kick into high gear next week.
Upcoming Parent and/or Player Meetings
In an attempt to make all of our students and parents aware of upcoming sports meetings, we will list those here. If a student is even slightly interested in learning more about these sports and what it takes to get involved, we highly encourage them to attend these informational meetings. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are still interested in learning more, please reach out to the athletic office, and we will get you in contact with the head coach.
No meetings scheduled at this time
Please Be Aware of Scams
Please be aware of social media scams claiming to live-stream our athletic events. Unless it comes directly from the Valley View Athletic Department, the link to watch an event is a scam. We will continue trying to block these scammers; however, there are many of them, and some may get through.
All of our home games at the high school will be live-streamed through Hudl Live TV at the following link: https://fan.hudl.com/United-States/OH/Germantown/organization/10364/Valley-View-High-School
A single game pass is $10
A monthly access pass is $30
All Sport Passes are on Sale
Family All Sports Season Pass - $203.00
This pass is good for up to five (5) scans/entries per event
Individual Adult All Sports Season Pass - $103.00
Student All Sports Season Pass - $83.00 or free with the purchase of Spirit apparel.
Contact the athletic office or go online to purchase.
SWBL Website
Follow the Southwestern Buckeye League website (http://www.swblsports.com) to stay up to date on schedules, stats, and rosters from around the league.
The SWBL has added a Middle School site where you can find game results (no scores) for junior high athletics: http://ms.swblsports.com/
We encourage you to check out the SWBL website here in August, as it contains sports previews for the upcoming season.
Social Media
Make sure to follow the Valley View Athletic Department on our various social media platforms for engaging content and up-to-the-minute developments.
Facebook: Valley View Spartans Athletic Department
X (formerly Twitter): @SpartansView
Instagram: vv_spartans_athletics
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Kathie Lucas
[This story was published by The Germantown Press]
Germantown, Ohio – Cheyenne Bird, a student at Valley View High School, has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Cheyenne Bird will perform with her flute in February 2026 with the Honor Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world.
Cheyenne auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was recently accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their application and audition recording.
Bird has studied music for seven years and is a member of Valley View Symphonic Band, the Valley View Marching Band, and the Valley View Chamber Choir. She has won most outstanding and most improved in both band and choir. She is the Germantown Pretzel Festival Queen and represents Germantown in numerous events. She is an active member of the National Art Honor Society and is Secretary of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Tri-M encourages music in schools and many students in the music programs at Valley View are members. In response to their selection, Cheyenne Bird said, “Music means everything to me. I plan to go to college for Music Education so that I can become a high school band director. My goal is to show students the best music experience possible and share my love for music with them. This trip will help me grow into an even better musician, and it will give me a chance to grow so much. I cannot wait to see New York for the first time and play in Carnegie Hall. It is my dream to play in a venue like this. This opportunity will help me see what my future could be like, while also letting me learn amazing things about music.”
Cheyenne will join performers from across the United States and abroad for a special performance at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. The finalists will come together in New York City, where they will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other performers, and get a taste of NYC. The Honors Performance will take place on February 8, 2026, and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased beginning approximately 60 days before the performance through the Carnegie Hall box office.
“Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing,” said Marion Gomez, Music Director for the Honors Performance Series. “We processed nearly 10,000 nominations this year and have selected the most talented student performers from around the world. Working with these conductors and performing at these renowned music halls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these musicians will never forget.”
The Honors Performance Series was created to showcase accomplished individual student performers on an international level by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in world-renowned venues. The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented by WorldStrides, the nation’s leading educational travel organization.
Learn more by visiting honorsperformance.org (http://honorsperformance.org) and worldstrides.com (http://worldstrides.com).
Kathie Lucas
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Christmas in the Park
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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