Mission Valley 330

The PTO Walk-A-Thon is this Friday. This is the biggest fund raiser that the PTO does and all of the money raised goes back into the school. If you haven't pledged and would like to do so, please email mvpto@mv330.org for more information. Walk-A-Thon Information Sheet: https://5il.co/zcd2 Walk-A-Thon Pledge Sheet: https://5il.co/zcd3

USD 330 Mission Valley is selling surplus furniture and equipment by sealed bid. Sealed bids are due at the District Office, 511 East 2nd, Eskridge, KS 66423 no later than Friday, October 1st @ 10:30 a.m. Items can be viewed in-person at the school on September 22nd & 29th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pictures and descriptions of the items can be found by clicking on the following link: Items for Sale: https://5il.co/zbi9 Click on the following link for the form that may be used to submit your sealed bid and for additional information: Sealed Bid Form & Information: https://5il.co/zbip Please contact Bill Clark, Superintendent at 785-449-2282 or by email at bclark@mv330.org if you have any questions. GO VIKINGS

Viking Families: The USD 330 Board of Education voted on September 13th to approve COVID testing for students & staff members who have been identified as close contacts. Families and staff may choose to participate in this testing program as it is 100% optional. This testing is part of a grant offered to school districts by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and was approved by the Board of Education to allow students and staff the ability to remain at school/work when they are identified as close contacts. USD 330 Mission Valley has submitted the grant application and are awaiting final approval. We will begin testing once we have received the necessary testing supplies. Detailed information can be found at the following links. This information also can be located on the district website. Go to the Menu tab, click on documents and then locate the Coronavirus (COVID-19) folder. COVID Testing Program Information https://5il.co/za13 Consent to Test Form https://5il.co/za1k The following are examples of who would not be identified as a close contact: *individuals who are fully vaccinated *individual who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 6-months *individuals who, at the time of possible exposure, were wearing a mask The Wabaunsee County Health Department will make the final decision on who is required to quarantine. Please contact school administration if you have any questions. GO VIKINGS

We are asking families if you haven't filled out the Household Economic Survey to review and please complete it. The Household Economic Survey (HES) generates additional funding for our school district and local educational programs. https://5il.co/z813 Thank you so much for your support! Go Vikings!

Congratulations to the MVHS Varsity VB team who took third place at the Hartford Inv. on Saturday. MV finished 2-1 in pool play, then lost to Lebo in the Qtr. Finals before beating Chase County in the Semi-Finals for third place. Great Job Lady Vikings!!!

The Lady Vikings lose second Match to Burlingame (17-25; 8-25). Will play Hartford in Final pool play action

Congrats to MV VB as they sweep Rural Vista in first round of pool play (25-20; 25-11). Next round will be against Burlingame.

Congrats to MV VB as they sweep Rural Vista in first round of pool play (25-20; 25-11). Next round will be against Burlingame.

Due to low numbers and injuries, the Mission Valley Jr. Varsity Football team will be cancelling their remaining JV games with the exception of Northern Heights on 10/11/21. Go Vikes!

Our Cross Country Team had success yesterday against some very competitive teams. High School Cross Country Results from Clay Center: AJ Rubio - 6th Place - Varsity Boys Junior High Cross Country Results from Northern Heights: Ramsey Sperry - 9th Place - 8th Grade Boys Piper Brobst - 6th Place - 7th Grade Girls Congratulations Runners!

The brackets for tomorrows JH Volleyball Tournament at Perry-Lecompton can be found here: 7th: https://5il.co/z6rp 8th: https://5il.co/z6rq

Mission Valley JH is playing vs Lyndon tonight at MV. JH Football will start at 630pm. GO VIKINGS!

The FAFSA process is now easier as MV & GoingMerry has partnered to provide a simpler way for students & families to complete this task. Get more info at the 9/27 College/Career Fair. Click here for an overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18MlboGggFCkqQq8bADYA8JmehvFyNw_U/view?usp=sharing

The HS students have been busy working on their September Student Newsletter. We hope you enjoy seeing and learning about the happenings at Mission Valley. https://5il.co/z4tu

The Mission Valley National Environmental Science team competed the past two days in the 1st part of the national competition. They completed a 50 question written exam, a soils data interpretation and an 8 minute presentation over Waste Management. We find out next week if they move on to in person competition in October. GO VIKINGS!

JH/HS Announcements September 15th-September 20th September 15th: FFA-Land Judging @9am FFA-National FFA Environmental Science @11 NCCC Admissions Rep @Noon KAY Officers @ Viking HR Softball Meeting @ 3:15 in Commons September 16th: XC @ Clay Center 4pm leave at 1pm JH Volleyball @MV vs Lyndon @ 4:30pm JH Football @ MV vs Lyndon @6:30pm September 17th: HS Football @ Osage City @ 7pm September 18th: JH Volleyball @ Perry @8am HS Volleyball @ Hartford @9am HS Choir @ K-State @ 8am leave at 7am September 20th: NO SCHOOL *Staff Dev JV Football @ MV vs Osage City @ 6pm

High School Volleyball is in action tonight vs Council Grove. JV and Varsity both lost there first matches of the night but fought hard! GO VIKINGS!

The minutes from last night's Board Meeting and Special Board Meetings have been posted: https://5il.co/yggn https://5il.co/yggn https://5il.co/yggo

Congratulations to our 2021-22 Homecoming King and Queen, Cade and Jaycie and to their Court - Colbey, Araydia, Alexa, Keaton, Joel and Karlyn. And our cute cupids - Andy and Tristin! Congratulations!

The Viking Cross Country team ran at Wamego today! We are very proud of all our athletes hard work and continued improvement. AJ Rubio with another strong race finishing 3rd! GO VIKINGS!