REMINDER: Junior High & High School Viking Basketball Updates:
On Monday, January 17th the following basketball games are scheduled to be played in Emporia at White Auditorium.
*JH Girls vs Chase County @ 11:30; Leave MV @ 9:00
*JH Boys vs Lyndon @ 12:45; Leave MV @ 9:00
*HS Girls vs Chase County @ 4:30; Leave MV @ 2:15
*HS Boys vs Northern Heights @ 6:00; Leave MV @ 3:30
---Please note that the JH games on Monday will be a rolling start. Games times are approximate as each JH game will start 15 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game. JH games will have a 5 minute half-time.
*The final games of the JH League Tournament are scheduled to be played on Wednesday, January 19th. Mission Valley will play at Osage City on Wednesday - JH Girls @ 5:30 & JH Boys @ 6:45; Both teams leave @ 4:00. Good Luck to all Viking teams!
Mission Valley High School Wrestling Update---Due to the potential for dangerous driving conditions tomorrow morning and COVID events being faced by multiple schools, the St. Mary's Invitational Wrestling Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 15th has been canceled.
Please be safe this weekend if you must travel! GO VIKINGS
Junior High & High School Viking Basketball Updates:
On Monday, January 17th the following basketball games are scheduled to be played in Emporia at White Auditorium.
*JH Girls vs Chase County @ 11:30
*JH Boys vs Lyndon @ 12:45
*HS Girls vs Chase County @ 4:30
*HS Boys vs Northern Heights @ 6:00
---Please note that the JH games on Monday will be a rolling start. Games times are approximate as each JH game will start 15 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game. JH games will have a 5 minute half-time.
*The final games of the JH League Tournament are scheduled to be played on Wednesday, January 19th. Mission Valley will play at Osage City on Wednesday (JH Girls @ 5:30 & JH Boys @ 6:45).
GO VIKINGS
Tomorrow's HS Varsity Wrestling Tournament at St. Mary's will be live streamed at this link:
https://youtu.be/DovLHh3rVNE
#Go Vikings!
The KERA information is now available for viewing. Please view the previous message. I apologize for that oversight.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC): Rental Assistance. KHRC has tenants w/rental assistance through the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program. KHRC can help tenants remain in their homes, and help landlords get compensated.
Learn more about this program by clicking on this link: https://sites.google.com/mv330.org/documentation-resource-page/kansas-emergency-rental-assistance-kera
Mission Valley Schools does not endorse any program offered by the state or federal government. This message is merely informational to assist the community and our students at obtaining successful outcomes.

Today’s JH Tournament games have been canceled due to Covid. The league A.D’s will discuss options and will let you know as soon as possible.
Thanks and ‘Go Vikes’!!!
We are so excited to have Mr. Larry Brow, a Potter, from Lawrence visiting today in Mrs. Palmquist's 3D Art Class. His hands on demonstration and knowlege of Pottery is an awesome opportunity for our students. Thank you Mr. Brow for sharing with us today!


We are very proud of our Viking Band and Choir students as well as their instructors! Mrs. Hancock, Mr. Kilpatrick/Mrs. Sperry put on a great show! They all sounded great at our rescheduled Winter Concert tonight! We also had an amazing art display out showing the impressive works that Mrs. Palmquists students have created! GO VIKINGS!



The MVHS Basketball games scheduled @ Chase County on 1/14 have been postponed due to several Covid cases &/or close contacts at Chase County HS. Once we have a makeup date confirmed then we will get the word out
The HS Scholar's Bowl meet with St. Mary's, scheduled for tomorrow, January 13, has been cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact Lizette De La Pena at ldelapena@mv330.org.
Encouraging your children to investigate/research careers is a vital component for post-secondary success. Parents, please go to this website so that you can learn more about how you can continue to be very influential in the career decision making process: www.hirepaths.com. Here is a link on how you can continue to do your part to 'encourage' your child about careers: https://hirepaths.com/blog/2021/10/04/career-exploration-how-to-encourage-kids-of-all-ages

In a very fast-paced contest, MV boys, despite a huge rally in the final 2 minutes, fall to Osage City 47-52.
At halftime the score of the MV boys vs. Osage City is 19-22.
Lady Vikings lost tonight to Osage City by a score of 26-43.
Reminder that our Winter Band and Choir Performance is tomorrow night Wednesday January 12th @7pm in the HS commons. GO VIKINGS!
You can access the minutes to last night's Board Meeting here: https://5il.co/14505
The FHJL Basketball Brackets have been Updated. Both teams will play Thursday, January 13 at West Franklin. The Girls play Chase County at 4:00 in the Blue Gym followed by the Boys at 5:15 vs. Lyndon. https://5il.co/144z0
Congratulations Vikings!


Mission Valley is Proud to announce Kevin Vanderbilt has been chosen as the next Head Football Coach at Mission Valley. Please use the link below for more information.
Kevin Vanderbilt Head Football Coach
https://rb.gy/y5zuby

Congratulations! The Jr. Vikings played North Lyon County in their first round game of the FHJL Tourney and won 42-23. Second round game will be at 5:15 on Thursday.
