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CITY, ND – (NewsDakota.com) After serving more than 40 years in education and 18 of those as the Valley City Public Schools Superintendent, Dean Koppelman is retiring on June 30th.

A number of people wished Dean Koppelman all the best during a retirement party on May 11th inside the Hi-Liner Activity Center.

Several people talked about Dean Koppelman’s dedication to the school district’s students, teachers and staff members during his tenure in Valley City.

On July 1st, Oakes Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson will become the next Superintendent of Valley City Public Schools.

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L to R Koppelman and Jeff Bopp.

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Valley City students sing during the retirement party program.

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Valley City High School Band.

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Valley City High School Singer Mikey Meester.

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Far right School Board Chairwoman Joyce Braunagel speaks during the program as Dean and Dorie Koppelman listen.

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L to R Koppelman and School board member Mike Callahan.

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L to R Koppelman and former school board member Rick Ross.
L to R Koppelman and former school board member Rick Ross.

 

L to R Dorie & Dean Koppelman.
L to R Dorie & Dean Koppelman.