Counseling Dept. Important Dates: 9/27 - College/Career Fair 6-8 pm (11th/12th gd); 9/30-ASVAB 10th gd (FREE); 10/1 - ApplyKS 12th gd; 10/5 ACT District Testing ($42.50); 10/13-PSAT Testing 10th gd ($16); 10/18 ACT Workkeys Testing 11th gd (FREE); & 11/8-Pre-ACT 9th gd (FREE)
Osage City Schools passed a mask mandate at their board mtg. last night, requiring all PreK-6th Grade students that enter their facilities to wear a mask. This includes activities as well. All other spectators masks are highly recommended, but not required and we ask that you social distance when possible. We ask the Mission Valley patrons follow these guidelines when visiting OC for events.
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This evening’s JH Football game has been canceled. A makeup date will be announced in the near future. Go Vikings!
Congratulations to our Homecoming Candidates: Karlyn Gustin, Colbey Hinck, Cade Willard, Alexa McGann, Keaton Marcotte, Jaycie Calvaruzo, Joel Deters, Araydia Preston. The King and Queen will be crowned on Friday evening during half time of the HS football game.
What an amazing community event tonight for homecoming week! Our PTO, Booster Club, FFA, FCCLA, student organizations, Cheer and Dance Teams, and so many parent volunteers made sure this new tradition was a hit! #VikingPride #ThisIsOurHouse
Please come join us tonight from 5:00pm-7:00pm for our Homecoming Community Pep Rally Event. Food trucks, Sno Cones, Face Painting, Elementary Red Wagon Parade, Punt-Pass-Kick Competition, Yard Games, Silent Jersey Auction and Pep Rally on the football field. GO Vikings! #ThisIsOurHouse
Every year the Department of Education hosts a Calendar Contest for students K-12. This year's theme is: : “Recycle Right-What Really Belongs in the Recycle Bin”.
The Rules:
1. Only artwork submitted on 8.5x11 inch paper in landscape orientation will be accepted.
2. Copyrighted materials such as cartoon characters, or team mascots (Wildcats, Jayhawks, Royals, etc.) cannot be published.
3. 1st Place Winners from the previous two years are not eligible to win.
4. Artwork must be postmarked by September 30, 2021
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As we observe National Suicide Awareness month, St. John's Lutheran Church in Alma, is presenting a conversation on Life, Hope and Suicide, on Sunday, September 19 @ 2:00 pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend.
Our Mission Valley FCCLA is conducting a Hygiene Drive to keep our boys and girls restrooms stocked with necessary supplies. They are seeking donations of: spray deodorant, hair ties, feminine products, perfume/body spray, toothbrushes, and travel size toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc. For more information please contact Ava Gustin. ava.gustin@mv330.org
Thank you for your support of FCCLA!
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson are offering parents, educators and community members a new way to stay connected to the latest pre-K-12 education news through the “Insight Podcast.”
Dr. Watson is the host of these 20- to 30-minute monthly podcasts that offer highlights from Kansas State Board of Education meetings and address current education news.
This new podcast enables Kansans to access education news when it’s convenient for them. It’s an easy way for parents to stay on top of the latest education news in the state, and it’s a great way for educators to hear directly from Dr. Watson.
September’s podcast, “Welcome Back to School,” is chock-full of news and tidbits and even features educators from some of your districts answering the question, “What did you learn from educating during the pandemic, and how will that help you in the classroom?”
Please share this new podcast with parents, educators and community members by providing a link to it in your school and district newsletters and on your social media and websites.
Access “Insight Podcast” by visiting https://anchor.fm/ksdeinsight.
JV and Varsity Volleyball are playing vs Osage City tonight. They both came up short in the first match and will be back in action shortly. GO VIKINGS!
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, the Empowering Youth in Suicide Prevention interagency group & Mission Valley Schools encourages Kansans to help prevent suicide. Everyone has a role in this effort, whether you’re a friend, parent, community member or school employee. If you are concerned about yourself or a friend, text Crisis Text Line at 741741 or call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). These services are free, confidential and available 24/7.
This week is Spirit Week and we start it off with dressing as a Tourist. Can't wait to see what our students come up with.
Mission Valley Cross Country traveled to Manhattan today and posted many personal best times! We had one placer with AJ Rubio finishing 11th overall. GO VIKINGS!
Football season is underway! GO VIKINGS!
The Agendas for Monday, Sept. 13th Board of Education and the two Special Board Meetings are posted here.
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We are very proud of our MV Cross Country athletes and coaches! Piper Brobst and AJ Rubio finished 2nd place at our invitational meet yesterday. The HS boys also placed 5th as a team! Keep working hard everyone. GO VIKINGS! #ThisIsOurHouse
HS JV and Varsity Volleyball fought hard tonight but came up short vs Lebo. Keep working ladies!
GO VIKINGS!
Here is a short video about 'Xello for Families' in the aforementioned post:
https://youtu.be/-lIVj0MRSDk
Parents/Guardians, your student is developing their Individual Plan of Study (IPS) here at MV Jr/Sr High School. They have started this in 7th grade. Parents/Guardians, you have the option of seeing their work by logging onto the program that helps them do this important task. If you would like, please contact Mr. Hancock at jhancock@mv330.org to set you up with a family access in Xello. You can learn more about Xello and how it can help you view your student's efforts by going to this website: https://help.xello.world/en-us/Content/Get-Started/Xello-Families/GS_Families.htm