VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Public School District recognized Jefferson Elementary 3rd grade teacher Natalie Potratz during their regular school board meeting on January 17th.

Poratz received the Awesomeness Award for her dedication to the students she teaches in the school district.

Teacher Shelia Zinke was recognized for her honor of being named the 2018 North Dakota Choral Director of the Year.

And student Sara Beierle led the school board and audience with the pledge of allegiance just before the start of the January 17th meeting.

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L to R Ryan Mathias, Rich Schueneman, Natalie Potratz, Joyce Braunagel and Val Mortiz. Photos by Steve Urness.
L to R Ryan Mathias, Rich Schueneman, Sheila Zinke, Joyce Braunagel and Val Mortiz.
L to R Ryan Mathias, Rich Schueneman, Sara Beierle, Joyce Braunagel and Val Mortiz.