North Valley Academy

Graduation Countdown
2026 Senior Spotlight.
Madeline Stevie Covey

Has been at NVA for 13 years, Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Favorite Memory: " My favorite memory from NVA is our school trip to Europe 2025. I made memories there that will forever be engraved in my mind: the first time I rode a plane, seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night, meeting my best friend Julia in London, and going on crazy fair rides, being the first people to hold a patriot dollar on the London Eye, and especially when our tour guide shook the seat in front of him on the plane and yelled, "Turbulence!!" four different times because he thought she was with us, she was sitting next to me, and was indeed a total stranger, later, he was a little mad at me for not telling him, but man was it funny.”

Future Plans: " My plans for the future are to work at a private fishing lodge in Alaska for the summer, and after I get home, I would like to move to Montana and travel the world, go wherever the wind takes me!”

" I would like to thank my parents for always providing me with everything I need to take on the world, for giving me grace in moments, and encouraging me to always stay strong and true to what I believe. My parents have sacrificed everything to give me the life I live today, and they will always be my heroes. I would like to thank my built-in best friend, Aunt Emmy, for always being my partner in crime. She has been the biggest influence in my life, and I owe my spunky personality to her influence. And I also would like to thank my best friend, Molly Rogers. I couldn't have survived without her; she keeps me smiling and laughing every day. And to her family, who took me in as an extra daughter, thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there, even when you are hundreds of miles away. Lastly, I would like to thank my teachers for pushing me for the last 13 years. Every day, you all taught me to believe in myself and Mr. Barnes, and Ms. Stephenson never failed to brighten my day. I thank God for all the people he put into my life to build me into who I am today. With genuine gratitude, I thank you all for everything.”

Graduation Countdown
2026 Senior Spotlight.
Kiera Parish

Has been at NVA since fourth grade, 9 years total.

Favorite Memory: " My favorite memory is from last year's spring play. I got to come and hang out with all of the drama kids as they got ready and I snuck a sandwich to feed Gabby since she hadn't eaten anything. I got to listen to all of their stories and laugh with them and watch them get ready.”

Future Plans: " I plan on working with my mother at her veterinary clinic and going through CSI's veterinary technician program to get certified. Afterwards I will probably move away and do stuff with marine biology and exotic animals.”

"I would like to thank Mrs. Robin for always being there and for helping me out and being a great teacher and 4H helper. I would also like to thank my sister for being my best friend and always believing in me. I love doing music together and I'm so thankful for her always being there and constantly helping me out in everything that I do. I couldn't ask for a better sister or better best friend.”