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FNSBSD'S MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide an excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse and changing society.

WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL'S MISSION STATEMENT:
Learn to work and think for life.

West Valley is a school of approximately 1,000 students, 60 certified teachers, and 40 classified support staff.  Our goal is to provide a learning environment where all students develop a strong work ethic along with critical thinking skills in order to prepared for any path they take in life.    Beliefs
  • Given opportunity and support, all students can learn.
  • Through perseverance and hard work, students can succeed.
  • Persistent and appropriate intervention is necessary to improve student learning.
  • A safe, healthy, and comforting school environment promotes student learning.
  • All members of the West Valley school community are responsible for student learning.
  • A strong sense of school community is essential for our school’s success.
  • Students learn best when challenged; higher order thinking skills (analysis, evaluation, synthesis) and rigorous study should be at the core of student learning.
  • Staff should be held accountable for student learning with measurable results.
  • Accepting change is necessary for educational growth and improvement.
The Wolfpack Way
Learn to work and think for life.

Contact Information

Address
3800 Geist Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709 

School Hours
Students: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Office: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
** Unless in the presence of a teacher or activity advisor, students must leave the building by 2:30 p.m. **

Administrative Office Phone Number
907-479-4221
ext 46501

Mark Winford
Senior High School Principal
mark.winford@k12northstar.org

April Scott
Assistant Principal Students Last Name: A-J
april.scott@k12northstar.org

Shana Fields
Assistant Principal Students Last Name: K-Z
shana.fields@k12northstar.org

Julie Hnilicka
Senior High School
Administrative Secretary julie.hnilicka@k12northstar.org
 479-4221 ext 46501