A letter from Valley Catholic High School Principal Dr. Sara Bruins
Dear VCHS Families,
Celebrating the Valley Catholic High School Class of 2026
With graduation now behind us, we take a moment to celebrate and reflect on the incredible accomplishments of the Valley Catholic High School Class of 2026. This remarkable group of students leaves behind a legacy of leadership, involvement, perseverance, and community that has shaped the spirit of Valley Catholic School in meaningful ways.
As they begin their next chapters, the Class of 2026 will attend 48 different colleges and universities across the country. Sixty-three graduates will attend 26 different public universities, while 21 Valiants will continue their education at Catholic colleges and universities.. This class will be represented at 21 private colleges, and notably, 30 colleges will welcome just one Valley Catholic graduate, reflecting the diverse passions, goals, and dreams of this senior class.
Among the most attended colleges are Oregon State University (21 students), University of Oregon (7 students), and Gonzaga University, University of Portland, and University of Washington (5 students each).
But what made the Class of 2026 truly special extends far beyond where they are headed.
This class embodied what it means to be a Valiant. Seven graduates committed to compete at the collegiate level, continuing their athletic careers after high school. Twenty-two members of the class earned a state championship medal during their time at Valley Catholic. This is an impressive reflection of both dedication and teamwork.
The Class of 2026 also helped shape the future of Valley Catholic High School by embracing new opportunities. This year marked the launch of Boys Volleyball, and five seniors were instrumental in building the foundation of the program during its inaugural season.
Perhaps one of the most telling reflections of this class is their commitment to involvement and community. Even including our international and exchange students, this statistic speaks volumes: nearly every member of the senior class chose to get involved, try something new, represent Valley Catholic, and contribute to something larger than themselves.
An incredible 106 graduates participated in at least one sport during their time at Valley Catholic High School.
Their involvement extended far beyond athletics. More than 20 seniors participated in eight different drama productions during their time at Valley Catholic, while many others shared their gifts through band, orchestra, and choir, representing our school with exceptional talent, dedication, and heart.
At the forefront of this class, however, is their spirit of service. Together, the Class of 2026 contributed more than 7,316 service hours, generously giving their time and energy to support the Valley Catholic community, the city of Beaverton, communities throughout Oregon, and even international service efforts. Their commitment to serving others reflects not only who they are as students, but the values they carry forward as Valiants.
For 15 graduates, Valley Catholic has been home since kindergarten, growing up together within this community and crossing the graduation stage after more than a decade of shared experiences, friendships, and memories.
Of course, accomplishments and statistics only tell part of the story. The Class of 2026 will be remembered for their kindness, resilience, humor, school spirit, and the many ways they supported one another and enriched our community. Whether in classrooms, on stages, on athletic fields, through service, or simply in the everyday moments that make a school community special, this class made a lasting difference.
We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful for the mark they have left on Valley Catholic High School. We look forward to watching all they accomplish in the years ahead and know they will continue to live valiantly wherever life takes them.
Congratulations, Class of 2026 – once a Valiant, always a Valiant.
Go Valiants.
Valiantly,
Dr. Sara Bruins
