Due to the extreme wind chill prediction, school for January 16, will have a 2 hour delay.
It is important to make sure that ALL students take precautions during times of bitter cold--students should limit exposure of skin to cold---wear clothing to protect their head, face, hands and feet. Students should wear a heavy coat to school as well. Dressing properly not only will prepare them for waiting on the bus or being prepared if the vehicle they are riding in were to break down on the way to school, but also, they are prepared in the event we would have to evacuate school due to a fire or other event.
You are invited to Dover Community Center's 1st Annual Chili Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27 @ 5:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Dover Community Center roof replacement. Prizes will be given for the best chili and the best cinnamon rolls. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening. There is a suggested donation of $10/adult, $5 for children 12 and under, age 3 & under are free. For more information and updates please visit, www.dovercommunitycenter.com
January 15, 2018
Parent(s) & Patron(s):
As you know we are in that time of the year when the possibility of school cancellations, early dismissals, or have a late start increase due to adverse winter conditions. The decision to modify the school day due to weather is always carefully examined before the final decision is made. School district officials directly check and monitor roadway conditions, they contact local agencies {KDOT, Wabaunsee County Transportation Department, local law enforcement agencies, etc...} for road condition reports. Information is also considered from local weather reports and communication with other local districts.
USD 330 Mission Valley is approximately 375 square miles with land and roads in four counties. Due to the large area that the district covers the road and weather conditions can vary across the district at any one time. Roads may be treacherous in one area of the district and safe in other areas, however, the determination for school closure is based off of the area that is impacted the most. USD 330 recognizes the fact that cancelling/delaying the start/dismissing early can create challenges for parents who need to find care for their child(ren), however, the safety of students will come first.
If a final decision cannot be made the night before then it is our goal to have a decision made in the mornings between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. If adverse weather occurs during the school day and school needs to be dismissed early we will send out a notification at least 1 hour before dismissal. It is important to make sure that your child's contact information is updated so that we have the most recent information.
If it is decided to cancel school we will immediately send an automated call through School Messenger. Information will also be sent to local television and radio stations, as well as, USD 330 district website and social media. Information will be sent to be broadcasted on the following: {TV Stations---Channels 13, 27 & 49} {Radio Stations: 580 WIBW-AM, 104.9 FM, 94.5 Country, and Country Legends 106.9}.
ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES will be cancelled or postponed when school is closed for dangerous road conditions, except for unique situations authorized through the district office.
Have a great day and stay warm!!!!
This week starts the High School Flint Hills Shoot Out in Emporia. The boys are seeded 5th and play Monday, January 15th at 3:00 pm in White Auditorium against West Franklin.
The girls are seeded 1st and play Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00 against Central Heights.
Mission Valley will hold their school Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 17th starting at 1:00 PM in the main gym. Students in grades 4th - 8th are able to participate and have been signing up this week. The top nine students will move on to the Wabuansee County Spelling Bee which will be hosted by Mission Valley at a date to be determined.
No School - Due to the impending weather today, there will be NO SCHOOL, today, January 11.
Senior Picture retakes are Friday, January 12 @ 9 am.
Deadline to register for the February ACT is this Friday, January 12.
Congratulations to our HS Wrestlers who placed 4th out of 24 teams at the Burlington Invitational last weekend. This is the highest team finish in school history. Individual placers: Christopher Gleason – 2nd, Caleb Hinck 2nd,
Shelby Kesler – 2nd, Nolan Parker – 3rd, Cailin Grame 4th, Trenton Parks –7th, Justice Dunbar –7th, and Caleb Lisk – 8th.
Come enjoy a night of basketball and Food Network’s Chris Cakes!
Chris Cakes has been featured on Food Network frequently for their fun in serving pancakes. They now have locations in 9 different states!
It is an all you can eat pancake feed!!
Come on out to see if you can break their record for eating pancakes (the men’s record is 72 and the women’s record is 48) and help send the 3rd - 6th Grades on their field trip this spring.
When: Tuesday, January 9th
Where: Elementary Commons Area
What Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $7.00 for all you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, and Drinks.
We have a 7-12 music concert tonight at 7:00 PM.
Elementary Christmas Spirit Week
4-6 Grade Winter Concert is tonight at 7:00 pm. Students need to be in their classrooms by 6:45.
Winter Concerts Dates: With Christmas quickly approaching, please mark your calendars for the Winter Music Concert dates
Board of Education Position Available: We currently have a Board of Education, Position #3, Sub District No. 3 Position open on the Mission Valley School Board. If you are interested please submit a letter ...
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Last month, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Kelly Hoelting, as the recipient of the 2017 ACTE Region V Carl Perkins Community Service Award. Great job Kelly!
The Healthy Smiles Sealant Clinic scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th and Thursday, November 9th has been CANCELLED.