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29-509: In the fall of 1907 Superintendent G.W. Hanna of Valley City and invited representatives of a few other schools to a meeting in Valley City, North Dakota to discuss standardizing high school athletics in the state. A second meeting, called by Principal H.L. Rockwood of Valley City for the adoption of a constitution was held in Grand Forks on January 1 and 2, 1908 and would lead to the creation of

58-549: A businessman from Portal involved in establishing the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.37 square miles (3.55 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,070 people, 513 households, and 281 families living in the city. The population density was 781.0 inhabitants per square mile (301.5/km ). There were 613 housing units at an average density of 447.4 per square mile (172.7/km ). The racial makeup of

87-437: A first year and a half, and was succeeded by Superintendent A.G. Crane of Jamestown after the 1908–09 school year. From 1914 to 1932 all North Dakota High School Activities Association member high schools played basketball under a single classification. three small schools during this period won state titles: Tower City in 1915, Michigan in 1917, and Petersburg in 1919. In 1922, a number of schools from small towns organized

116-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.64. The median age in the city was 50.4 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

145-444: A male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 39.4% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age was 42.1 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.0% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of

174-839: A median income of $ 30,035 versus $ 17,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,257. About 5.5% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over. The local newspaper is the Valley City Times-Record . Valley City is served by the Valley City Public School District which consists of Jefferson Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Valley City Christian School, and Valley City Junior/Senior High School. St. Catherine's Catholic School for grade K–6 also serves students in Valley City. Intercity bus service to

203-584: Is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County , North Dakota , United States. The population was 6,575 at the 2020 census , making it the 12th most populous city in North Dakota. Valley City was founded in 1874. Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River , including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge . These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city

232-496: Is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA). Valley City was established in 1874 with the building of a railroad station. The town was originally named Worthington after the town's promoter, George Worthington. The present name is for the city's location in the valley of the Sheyenne River . A post office was established under

261-1374: Is currently made up of 171 member high schools. Ashley High School Barnes County North High School Beach High School Belfield High School Beulah High School Bishop Ryan High School Bismarck Century High School Bismarck High School Bismarck Legacy High School Bismarck St. Mary's High School Bottineau High School Bowbells High School Bowman County High School Burke Central High School Capstone Classical Academy Carrington High School Cavalier High School Center-Stanton High School Central Cass High School Central Valley High School Dakota Adventist Academy Dakota Memorial High School Dakota Prairie High School Des Lacs-Burlington High School Devils Lake High School Dickinson High School Dickinson Trinity High School Divide County High School Drake-Anamoose High School Drayton High School Dunseith High School Edgeley High School Eight Mile School District Ellendale High School Enderlin High School Fairmount High School Fargo Davies High School Fargo North High School Fargo South High School Valley City, North Dakota Valley City

290-569: The Köppen Climate Classification system Valley City has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Crosby, North Dakota Crosby is a city in and the county seat of Divide County , North Dakota , United States. The population was 1,065 at the 2020 census . Crosby was founded in 1904 at the end of a Great Northern Railway branch line that began in Berthold . The name comes from S.A. Crosby,

319-484: The North Dakota High School League . 29 schools attended this meeting, but only four schools ( Valley City , Jamestown , Grafton and Grand Forks ) became charter members. Casselton and Hankinson joined later that school year. There was a steady growth in membership with 80 schools belonging by 1921 and 103 out of 162 classified high schools by 1925. Superintendent G.W. Hanna served as president for

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348-422: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.300 square miles (11.14 km ), of which 4.296 square miles (11.13 km ) is land and 0.004 square miles (0.01 km ) is water. As of the 2022 American Community Survey , there are 3,039 estimated households in Valley City with an average of 1.96 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $ 52,224. Approximately 16.4% of

377-513: The 2023–24 season, a three class system was established with teams either competing in Class AA, Class A, or Class B. Football Division in North Dakota is determined by the Male Enrollment of each School, divisions are realigned annually to reflect enrollment. 150+ and Above Male Enrollment (2025) 150+ and Above Male Enrollment (2025) Boys' Sports Girls' Sports The NDHSAA

406-717: The Consolidated League for the purpose of competing for a state championship with schools of similar enrollments. This league continued to operate through 1950. In 1933, the schools still competing under the sponsorship of the NDHSAA were divided up into Class A and Class B and, in 1948, the Class C division was created by the NDHSAA. The Consolidated League joined the Class C in 1950 and that combined organization remained in operation through 1963. From 1963 to 2023, all high school basketball teams compete in either Class B or Class A. Beginning in

435-403: The average family size was 2.77. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. The median income for a household in the city

464-582: The city is provided by Jefferson Lines . Local dial-a-ride transit is provided by South Central Transit which operates on weekdays from 8am to 5pm and weekends from 8am to 2pm for a $ 2 fare. Valley City Parks and Recreation operates a bikeshare system with a single station located at the Gaukler Family Wellness Center. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to

493-563: The city was 39.1 years. As of the 2020 census , there were 6,575 people, 2,966 households, and 1,454 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,581.3 inhabitants per square mile (610.5/km ). There were 3,391 housing units at an average density of 815.5 per square mile (314.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.22% White , 2.77% African American , 1.19% Native American , 1.02% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 0.96% from some other races and 3.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.22% of

522-575: The city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 6,826 people, 2,996 households, and 1,668 families living in the city. The population density was 2,062.5 inhabitants per square mile (796.3/km ). There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 982.0 per square mile (379.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White , 0.73% African American , 0.75% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from some other races and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.82% of

551-511: The city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,089 people, 489 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 807.6 inhabitants per square mile (311.8/km ). There were 637 housing units at an average density of 472.4 per square mile (182.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White , 0.28% Native American , 1.01% Asian , 0.18% from other races , and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of

580-443: The city was 95.22% White , 1.25% African American , 0.73% Native American , 0.82% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.24% from some other races and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.46% of the population. Of the 2,986 households 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had

609-415: The city was 98.1% White , 0.3% African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% from other races , and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 513 households, of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had

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638-496: The city's population lives at or below the poverty line . Valley City has an estimated 63.9% employment rate, with 28.9% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 94.3% holding a high school diploma. The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (95.4%), Spanish (0.7%), Indo-European (1.5%), Asian and Pacific Islander (2.0%), and Other (0.4%). The median age in

667-591: The name Worthington in 1874, and has continued to operate under the name Valley City since 1878. A Carnegie Library opened in 1903 through the efforts of the "Tuesday Club," a local women's organization. The inception of the nation's first barber association occurred in Valley City during a state barber convention in February, 1909. Valley City is located at 46°55′23.93″N 98°00′11.36″W  /  46.9233139°N 98.0031556°W  / 46.9233139; -98.0031556 (46.9233129, -98.0031547). According to

696-487: The population. The top six ancestry groups in the city are German (45.5%), Norwegian (38.8%), Irish (9.1%), Swedish (5.2%), French (4.8%), English (3.8%). Of the 2,996 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 38.3% of households were one person and 19.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

725-404: The population. There were 489 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and

754-482: The population. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.1% were under 5 years of age, and 20.6% were 65 and older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female. As of the 2010 census , there were 6,585 people, 2,986 households, and 1,563 families living in the city. The population density was 1,903.5 inhabitants per square mile (734.9/km ). There were 3,307 housing units at an average density of 955.8 per square mile (369.0/km ). The racial makeup of

783-429: The years 1991–2020, the average date for the first autumn frost is September 23 while the last spring frost is usually around May 14, giving Crosby, North Dakota an average growing season of 132 days. Bert Anderson served as mayor until 2014. On December 4, 2023, Troy Vassen resigned as mayor after a city council meeting as he was planning to move out of the city. On December 20, 2023, Vassen's cousin and president of

812-500: Was $ 26,382, and the median income for a family was $ 39,643. Males had a median income of $ 27,500 versus $ 15,882 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,922. About 8.5% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Crosby has a warm-summer humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb " on climate maps. Based on climate data in

841-417: Was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.77. The age distribution was 18.8% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males. The median household income was $ 28,050 and the median family income was $ 41,604. Males had

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