Innovation Center Programs

Students spend the majority of their day in-program taking core classes. Classes are uniquely structured to the student so they can learn at the pace they need and in the style that’s most productive for them and their success. This could include a variety of hands-on opportunities in lieu of traditional testing.

How Learning Works

Students at the Innovation Center participate in standards-based learning. Their individual progress is tracked through a program called Empower, allowing students, parents, and staff to monitor their learning progress. After a student has completed the identified standards for the subject and or grade level, they receive a grade in Skyward. Students can then progress to the next related set of standards truly allowing them to advance as they are able, but also providing additional time as needed in standards that take a little longer to master.

As students advance, they can take dual-credit courses that earn them high school and college credit through Arizona State University such as English 101, college algebra, speech, and courses related to their interests.

Students work with a career counselor to monitor their progress and align their learning to their future aspirations.

Grades 7-9

Students choose a program to focus on that aligns with their personal and career interests. Every morning, all year long, a cohort of program students and an industry expert designer (teacher) learn through lessons and projects with embedded standards from industry and core subject areas.

Each day, students have time set aside for independent study, assessments, online learning, Arizona State University coursework, club meetings, meetings with a career counselor, collaborative work and fun with classmates, and more.

In the afternoon, students follow a trimester rotation schedule so they can explore interests, examine interconnections, and complete other standards in the other program areas.

Grades 10-12

In grades 10-12 students spend their day in their chosen program area advancing their related skills, pursuing projects of interest continuing to earn high school credits, taking Arizona State University courses, and earning industry certifications. The school partners with AJAC and local employers to place students in workplace learning experiences and apprenticeships prior to and throughout their senior year.

We currently offer four core programs:

ETE

Escape the Escape: A Youth-Created Campaign Using Art to Inspire Change

West Valley School District is proud to support Escape the Escape, a youth-driven opioid prevention campaign spreading throughout the Yakima Valley.

Football

Football Camp 2025

Football camp will be held at West Valley High School, June 23-24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, for kids entering Grades K-8.

Happy Earth

Multicultural Celebration

WVSD208 "Multicultural Celebration" will be held on Thurs, April 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at the HS Gym and HS Commons.

HS CTE April2025 1

WVHS Partners with Habitat for Humanity

Building Futures: WVHS Construction Program Partners with Habitat for Humanity

Upcoming Events

May

13

School Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Innovation Center Library and via YouTube Livestream

District-wide event

May

17

West Valley Jazz Fest & Silent Auction Fundraiser

5:00pm - 8:00pm

High School Commons

District-wide event

May

26

Memorial Day (No School)

District-wide event

May

27

School Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm

High School Library and via YouTube Livestream

District-wide event

Jun

2

District Volunteer Appreciation Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm

West Valley Innovation Center

District-wide event

Family Engagement Events

May

16

Play and Learn Groups!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

At all six of our elementary schools—plus one group on Thursdays at the Innovation Center!

May

23

Play and Learn Groups!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

At all six of our elementary schools—plus one group on Thursdays at the Innovation Center!

May

30

Play and Learn Groups!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

At all six of our elementary schools—plus one group on Thursdays at the Innovation Center!

Skyward reverse Facebook Instagram