VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release by Superintendent Josh Johnson.
“A group of students at Valley City High School requested meeting space for a non-curricular student led group called “Hi-Liners for MagicK”. There have been a few questions regarding this group using our facilities and the name “Hi-Liners”. While we are required per policy to allow the use of space, the use of our school nickname for these purposes will not be permitted, as this suggests school district sponsorship or endorsement. Please see the attached statement below that has been provided to the news media, per request.
Per school district policy FEE (attached), Non-Curricular Student Led Groups are permitted to organize and conduct related meetings on school property. Non-Curriculum student organizations shall not be deemed to be school sponsored or endorsed. The fact that such organizations are permitted to conduct meetings under this policy shall not constitute an expression of district support for the purposes of such organizations or the content of any meetings thereof.”
If you have questions, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Josh Johnson
Superintendent
Valley City Public Schools
(701) 845-0483