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.
Jr. Lady Vikings defeats West Franklin in the 1st round game of the FHJL Tourney 40-10. Next game is Thursday @ 4:00 vs. Chase County. Great job ladies!!
Here are the brackets for the Flint Hills Junior League Basketball Tournament @ West Franklin beginning this Mon, Jan. 10 thru Sat, Jan. 15. Admission: Adults- $5; K-12 Students - $3; Family Cap - $15. Brackets are attached. Good Luck Junior Vikings!
Congrats to the MV Wrestlers for their outstanding performance at the Burlington Inv. Tournament yesterday. Jon Grame took 1st @ 220,
Hope Blake won 1st @ 132,
Jena Grame placed 8th @ 191, and Laken Lewis placed 8th @ 170.
It was a great night at MV with basketball going 5-0 vs Central Heights. We also celebrated our Viking Softball Team who finished 3rd at State last season!
GO VIKINGS!
From Mission Valley...MV Vikings 56 and Central Heights 46..
GO VIKINGS
Mission Valley Lady Vikings defeat Central Heights 42-26 in Flint Hills League play. GO VIKINGS
VIKING FAMILY---Due to cancellation of school at North Lyon County the Junior High Basketball games scheduled for tonight at North Lyon County have been cancelled. There will not be any make-up games.
Game dates & times for next week's Flint Hills League Junior High Basketball Tournament will be sent out as soon as brackets are finalized.
GO VIKINGS
Viking Family---Due to the forecasted dangerous wind chills (-10 to -20) and the potential for slick roads in the morning USD 330 Mission Valley will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 6th.
There will not be any morning Pre-School.
At this time there has not been any changes for afterschool activities and/or events. Information will be sent out if there are any additional changes.
Have a fantastic evening and GO VIKINGS!
Reminder: if you signed your PK-6th grade student up for the dance clinic, it is tomorrow afterschool from 330-5.
SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDER:
“JH & HS contests are being played by two teams that are giving it their all in the athletic arena for your entertainment. When teams put forth this much effort, it can create a level of excitement and passion by all in attendance. In addition, the Officials’ of these contests are working their hardest to ensure that these student-athletes can play this great game in accordance with the rules.
We ask that you please remember that during these times, we must all model and promote the concepts of sportsmanship and respect for all to mirror. Again, in accordance with the Kansas State High School Activities Association and Mission Valley Schools, we would like to remind you that this is an educational event and the practice of good sportsmanship is encouraged and expected by all!”
- Rod Hasenbank, Athletic Director
PSA - if you are someone you know requires assistance with heating your residence this winter, please click on the link below to see if you qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) that is offered through the Department for Children and Families (DCF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1bcfedK0LIN-yWmPLwpF2jLrqWu0J3M/view?usp=sharing
