VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Rhonda Nudell, Scott Johnson and eight retirees were recognized during the annual Valley City Public Schools Achievement and Excellence Social on May 8th in the Hi-Liner Activity Center in Valley City.

And here are your retirees in the VCPS District; Karen Askerooth retired after serving the school district for 43 years, Connie Courtney served for 40 years, Julie Yokom for 36 years followed by Peggy Kvien, Marsha Moen, Bob Burchill, Rick Derheim and Eileen Maresh.

Scott Johnson was the 2019 VCEA Friend of Education for his many years of volunteerism at several school related activities.

And Rhonda Nudell a 5th Grade Teacher received the 2019 Teacher of the Year. She is the 40th recipient of the award. She has been at Washington Elementary for 11 years.

VCPS Awards

R to L; Washington Principal Chad Lueck handed the 2019 Teacher of the Year Award to Rhonda Nudell a 5th Grade Teacher at Washington Elementary in Valley City.

R to L; Teacher Matt Nielson hands the 2019 VCEA Friend of Education award to Scott Johnson of Valley City.

Peggy Kvien receives a white rose from her husband Mickey as his wife was recognized for her years of service by several staff members during the social.

Karen Askerooth retired after 43 years of service in the school district.

Connie Courtney retired after 40 years with the school district.

L to R Marsha Moen, Julie Yokom, Karen Askerooth, Rick Derheim, Bob Burchill, Eileen Maresh, Peggy Kvien and Connie Courtney retired from the school district.