Potter Valley Jr. / Sr. High
At Potter Valley Jr/Sr. High Schools, students have the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop their creativity through art, woodshop, welding, agriculture, photography, and more. In addition to their creative skills, students who are ready to take their education to the next level have the option to enroll in dual enrollment courses for credit toward HS graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. We understand that people are always more important than programs, and we work hard to provide a learning community where students and staff work together to reach their goals. Our students have access to rigorous academics, interesting electives, and competitive athletics for everyone's involvement.
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Meet Our Staff
Our Potter Valley campus is home to a variety of hands-on learning labs including a fully stocked art studio, operating wood shop and separate metal shop, and diverse agriculture farm. These learning labs are all part of the CTE Department which is comprised of three main pathways with the addition of complementary standalone courses designed to focus on industry standards with hands-on experience, rigorous academic instruction and leadership training. The pathways include the Design, Visual and Media Arts, Agriscience and Ag Mechanics. Our standalone courses include Yearbook, Photography, Landscaping/AGRI 180, Work Experience and 8th Grade Intro to Agriculture.
Students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of school activities including Athletics, Art Club, FFA, ASB and the Summer Program. Our teachers focus on extending the learning beyond the classroom to the community with service learning activities and cultural field trips.
Above all, Potter Valley Schools strive to be a place where students and adults can work together, play together, and grow together.
Our art program introduces students to a wide variety of different forms of art and various materials such as wool, clay, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, and so much more. Students' art is regularly exhibited within the community and participates in different contests and events throughout the county and state.
Students can strengthen their bodies in P.E. and in competitive athletics. Due to our small student population, tryouts are eliminated from the sports program making it possible for all students to be on the team and participate.
As a graduate from Potter Valley Junior/Senior High School you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate your command of essential academic knowledge and skills
2. Assume responsibility for self, education, and future
3. Develop interpersonal skills
4. Demonstrate civic and social responsibility
At Potter Valley Junior High, students are prepared for secondary education in a welcoming environment with individualized educational supports and options for art & agriculture classes. They join an active student body with junior high sports like soccer, basketball, and softball. Courses emphasize foundational skills for moving into high school and beyond to equip students for success.
Seniors complete a self-directed Senior Project on a topic of their choice. These projects can range from job shadowing, planting a community garden, building an engine, hosting an art show in a local gallery, organizing a blood drive, and so much more. Community service is emphasized and is one of the requirements that must be met in order to graduate.
Mikaila Pauli - Principal