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Welcome to The Learning Center!
On behalf of The Learning Center staff, we welcome new and returning students. The Learning Center is a program designed for both 9th-12th grade students who have received prior approval from the Valley Center High School to attend, as well as adult students who wish to work toward completing the requirements for graduation and earn their Valley Center High School Diploma.
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USD 262 has been recognized in several school district and teaching categories by Niche.com.
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Share your input: Name our new USD 262 school!
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Students in Valley Center High School’s automotive program had an exciting opportunity to explore future careers in the automotive industry this week.
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees! These outstanding educators exemplify excellence in teaching and make a lasting impact on their students and our Hornet Family.
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Valley Center High School engineering and design students recently visited the school’s ongoing addition, part of the district’s bond projects. The hands-on experience gave students a chance to see construction in action, ask questions of the superintendent, and connect classroom lessons to real-world engineering and design.
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The Crime Stoppers in Schools program in Sedgwick County has created the Speak Up! program, which allows students, staff, and parents the ability to send anonymous tips through a secure website or smartphone app.
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