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Valley Heights Elementary Named a National Blue Ribbon School

By Tim Voelker

Valley Heights Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School. Principal Titus Staples talks about the criteria that was used to select schools.

Principal Justine Deboer tells us the special qualities of Valley Heights Elementary School.

Superintendent Sean Spoontz also shares his thoughts.

Valley Heights Elementary Schools are in Waterville and Blue Rapids, Kansas.

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