Valley is a small, rural com­munity, tucked in the foot­hills of the Selkirk Moun­tains. With the changing times, the community is redefining itself from the natural resource-based economy of the past to a mixture of continued natural resource extraction, technology, health services, education, and small business entrepreneurship. Increased telecommu­nications access is providing greater career oppor­tunities and a high quality of living makes Valley an attractive place to work, live and raise a family.

Location

Valley, WA is located 39 miles north of Spokane and 8 miles south of Chewelah in north­eastern Washington State.

Climate

For anyone who loves the changing seasons, Valley is the place to be. With plenty of warm sunshine, spectacular fall colors, enough snow for any winter-time recreation and just the right mix of rain and sunshine to bring forth the colorful blossoms of spring, Valley has it all.

Recreation

Whatever your recreational tastes, they can be satisfied by our unique mixture of forests, mountains, rivers and trails, and our first-class, developed facilities. Two top-notch ski hills, several golf courses, a brand new aquatic center, casinos, and more are all within a 40 minute drive of Valley. From hiking, biking, hunt­ing and fishing to skiing, snowmobiling, boating and golfing, and everything in between, Valley has it all.

Valley School District Programs

Valley School

Family Choice Education is the phi­losophy that drives all decision-making in the district. The Valley School serves 241 K-8 students in its traditional class­rooms and another 1,428 students in its virtual learning program (see Columbia Virtual Academy below). The Valley School has 84 staff members working to provide a quality education in a friendly and supportive environment.

Interdistrict Cooperative High School

Valley School District's cooperative high school program, in partnership with Loon Lake, Orient, Orondo and Summit Valley school districts, provides an innovative high school education that is diverse and flexible, meeting the many needs of students. Made available by ESHB 2913, a bill which allows two or more non-high school districts to form an interdistrict cooperative high school, this option lets students remain in their resident district and enroll in a program that is theme-focused, multifaceted, accelerated and creative. This option is being made available starting the 2010/2011 academic year and is currently enrolling students.

Columbia Virtual Academy

Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA) is the District’s parent partnership program with over 1,800 K-12 students enrolled through Valley School (K-8 only) and its partner districts across Washington State. Family Choice Education is the philosophy that drives all decision making in the Valley School District, giving the district its family-friendly feel. Because of this philosophy, the Valley School Board established a small, local program in 2003, which began serving the needs of families and of students who, for various reasons, chose not to attend a traditional public school. This blossoming alternative learning experience (ALE) program quickly grew within the district. In 2005, changes in state law opened the door for statewide enrollment and partnership with any school district in the state. CVA is as a public school program that strives to ensure a personalized focus on the learning needs of each child. The program currently employs 41 staff supporting parents as the first and most important educators of their children.

VL Transport Center

The VL Transport Center is a state-of-the-art transportation facility provid­ing mechanical and fuel services to nine school districts and one fire district. The Center is designed as a cooperative with free membership available to any public agency in the region. Co-op members realize substantial cost savings through bulk buying power and quality, locally-available expertise and service.