Welcome to the Valley HS Library
The Valley High School library is a place for more than books. It is a place to find a niche. Whether it is carving out a quiet space to read a good book or write, or finding a place to fit in with others (check out our Manga club), our library is always full of students enjoying their experience.
The library is a place where you can come to use a computer, find all kinds of books (what, comics!?!?) or just have a quiet lunch with your friends.
Stop by today to check out what the library has to offer you (see what we did there??)
Darcy Bechtel
Librarian
Benita
Library Assistant
Featured Book:
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Ever wish your life had a little more excitement? A little more danger and purpose? Join Frodo on his trip to Mount Doom.
Live a little more.
Academic Databases
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Offers research on the following:
Academic Search Premier
Business Source Elite
ERIC
Funk & Wagnalls New World Enc.
General Science Collection
GreenFile
Health Source
MasterFILE Premier
Middle Search Plus (Middle School Level)
Newspaper Source
Professional Development Collection
Regional Business News
TOPICsearch
Offers research on the following:
Educator’s Reference Complete
General Reference Center
Informe
Litfinder
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Science in Context
Student Resources in Context
Testing & Education Reference Center
Discovering Collection
Jr. Reference Collection
Kid InfoBits
Junior Edition K12
Student Edition K12
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Offers research on the following:
American Government
American History
State Geography
United States at War
World Geography
World History: Ancient
World History: Modern
Tutoring and homework help
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Educational videos, tutoring & help
Culture & arts of the world
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SAT, ACT, GRE practice
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Research & resources
An online credit retrieval program - contact your counselor to sign up
Online lessons on all topics
A writing evaluation program - ask your English teacher for details
An online credit
retrieval program - contact your counselor to sign up
Help for all types of citations
Our local public library - lots of literature and resources
Excellent database for info
Achievement data for teachers
Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch costs?
Apply here.
Grades & attendance
Information on controversial topics
Information on controversial topics
Science research database
Academic Help
Textbook checkout
Career Information
Occupational outlook
Can you survive on $9/hr?
College & Scholarships
Teacher Resources
English & Languages
Did you know that Valley was home to some writers?
Check out our Viking published authors!!
Karl Catarata
Lies We Tell: Applied Knowledge to Deception Detection is a published non-fiction book that I had written during my sophomore year at Valley High School. Lies We Tell* combines the research and studies of prominent deception detectives (lie spotters), such as Dr. Paul Ekman, Pamela Meyer, Janine Driver, ex-FBI agent Joe Navarro, and many more. Published by Blurb Inc. in San Francisco, with copies sold worldwide, Lies We Tell* made its first notable appearance at the Valley High School's IB Class of 2016 Personal Project night.
The book is centralized over becoming aware of how lying affects us, how we can catch them, and what we can do with understanding that we've been lied to. In addition, the book highlights various key concepts, such as the science of facial expressions, the psychology of lying, correlations with our current teenage generation, and so much more.
Find out more or order your copy here.
Mrs. Alba Arango
Alba Arango is the author of the Decoders series as well as the JJ Bennett: Junior Spy series. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she teaches at RIGHT HERE @ Valley High School. To learn more about Alba, visit her website at albaarango.com.
Get a FREE copy of The Decoders series Book 1: The Magic Sapphire for the following eReaders:
Find out more or order your copy here.
Eric Duran-Valle
The New Vegas Odyssey is a tale of desperation, isolation, abandonment, and a sliver of hope. When lonesome drifter Nathan Montag brings plucky scavenger Veronica along in his travels through the expanses of a post-nuclear Mojave Desert, his stoic and barren life suddenly becomes reinvigorated by a quest for justice, revenge, and independence.
This take on the Western genre is a monomyth for the modern age. This Odysseus is a gunslinging desperado. Instead of Shakespeare and Homer, it alludes to the works of Sergio Leone and George Lucas. It’s the journey of hero in a time when there are few.
Deriving it from the Obsidian production, Fallout: New Vegas, I wrote The New Vegas Odyssey to put my creative skills to the test, but it eventually formed into an expression of my thoughts and sentiments. It made me a better writer, and a better person.
You can get your own copy here or look for it in the school library.
Proficiencies
 Link Crew Event Announced!!!!The staff and students of Valley High School invite the class of 2019 To our Link Crew Freshman Orientation Friday, August 14, 2015 8:00 am - 12:45 pm If you have any questions, email us at valleylinkcrew@gmail.com |  The Senior Newsletter is HERE!!!!Graduation is soon and you need to know all of the dates !!!! Download the newsletter or view the calendar below to keep track of all the events/deadlines before the big day on June 5th!!!! |
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 Valley Girls Soccer Summer ScheduleClick here for the Summer Schedule to join the Valley High School Girls Soccer squad |  Take the school surveyTell CCSD what you think about Valley high school. Parents and students - this means you! |
 Questions about ParentlinkClick here to download Infinte Campus directions to stay connected to your Students Success!!! |  New Football Website!!Come get to know the new football coach, schedule and come be a part of the tradition |
 Valhalla Art DedicationFriday May 29th at 3 pm!!! Look at image for parking locations |  Valley GardenThe Valley Garden is really taking shape. The students have now harvested radishes. Healthy Living for Vikings! |
 Actor Todd Bridges visitsOn 3-19-15 Todd Bridges, acclaimed actor and author took time to visit our Valley students. Students and staff were able to ask questions and listen to his life stories. |  Valley student honors copJackie Martinez was a month old when her life was saved by a Metro police officer. See their story of community. |
 Valleys New Garden Project!!!We would like to thank Ms. Becker and Ms. Hall for facilitating great change here at Valley and getting our Valley Garden off the ground! It will be amazing for our students to cultivate and become green thumbs!!!! |  Get your NEW Valley Gear Here!!Get your Gear! Support Men and Women's Basketball!! Cheer Loud!!! |
 Valley represents at the MLK paradeCongratulations to the Valley HS United Viking Marching Machine for participating in the annual MLK Parade. The Vikettes and MBSU also joined the parade! Awesome job, Vikings |  Patty Choi speaks at Board MeetingOur Student Body President addressed the School Board this past December to outline the successes here at Valley. Click here to read her speech. |
 State Runner Up Valley SoccerSecond place in the state is an amazing accomplishment and we are so proud of our @ValleyHSoccer #VikingPride |  Thank you Imagine Dragons!Imagine Dragons' surprise performance in front of Bellagio benefits local music programs |
 Wickedly Good SurpriseCast members of the award winning musical Wicked stopped by Valley to discuss what it takes to make it big!!! |  Imagine Foundation donatesThe VHS music program got an infusion of support from the Imagine Foundation this summer with a donation of $15,000 worth of musical instruments. |
 Key ClubWant to hang with the most energized kids at school? Need community service hours and don't know where to turn? Join Key Club and be a part of something special. Meetings are Wednesdays in room 200 |