Reminder: 'Summer Weights & Conditioning' will resume this Monday morning (7-13). We MUST do a better job of Social Distancing and we have asked our coaches to be more proactive in keeping our students 6 ft. apart (athletes MUST take responsibility as well) .
Wabaunsee county is not currently requiring the use of masks but please feel free to have your child wear one, as that will help when social distancing is more difficult. We hope to see you all in the weight room on Monday!
The FCCLA Virtual National Leadership Conference wrapped up today and the results are in! We are excited to announce that ALL five of our STAR Event Qualifiers received GOLD and placed in the top 10 of all competitors in their respective categories across the country!! 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Sydney—8th in the Nation, Sustainability Challenge
Kiki & Paige—6th in the Nation, Promote & Publicize FCCLA
Gabi—4th in the Nation, Job Interview
Megan—1st in the Nation, National Programs in Action
Karlyn made the first cut to be in the top 20 candidates for national officer. While she wasn’t elected in the final round to serve this year, we are still so proud to have her represent our chapter and our state. She will continue her year as a Kansas State Officer and plans to run for nationals again next summer. ❤
We have made the decision to cancel all sports related (KSHSAA) activities at the school next week. We are going to take (1) week off to evaluate how we are operating, discuss any changes or modifications that we want to do, monitor the health and wellness of students as they return from July 4th weekend, etc... This decision is NOT due to any student or staff testing positive or being exposed to anyone with COVID-19. In addition, the basketball coaches have cancelled their summer workouts with their players for the remainder of the summer. The decision to cancel basketball workouts was made by the coaches and was highly supported by administration. I greatly appreciate their decision.
We will continue as planned with Drivers Education and Extended School Year services for students with significant disabilities. We will follow the guidance from Wabaunsee County Health Department regarding maintaining 6 ft distance and if 6 ft distance can not be maintained then staff will wear masks. In addition we will also stress handwashing, sanitization, etc.
Mission Valley will be holding an Early Childhood Screening on July 14 & 15, 2020
● Early Childhood Screenings will be conducted for children ages 3-5 who reside in the district. Following the screening, if there are suspected delays in one or more areas listed below further information will be given:
○ Motor
○ Speech/Language
○ Cognitive
○ Social-Emotional
To schedule an appointment:
Call: (866) 557-6686 option 4 for Bailey Becker, or
Email: bbecker@mv330.org
PARKING LOT UPDATE: The North end of parking lot (concrete) will be accessible but you must enter & leave on west side, by way of Bodark Rd. The EAST lot will be closed. Thanks.
The main parking lot will be resurfaced this week. Parking is OFF LIMITS!!! Please have kids park along Bodark Rd. or in the football parking lot beginning tomorrow morning. Thank You!
You can access last night's Special Board of Education Meeting minutes here: https://5il.co/hhc1
Little Vikings! Save the date for the High School Cheer Clinic on Sunday, September 13, with the performance on Friday, September 18 during half time of the football game.
Just a Reminder of the KIDS Summer Food Program being sponsored in cooperation with the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library and Catholic Charities. The Program runs each Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30-12:30 from June 1 - July 25 in both Eskridge and Harveyville.
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Mission Valley @ 7:00 pm. https://5il.co/h8jn
Mission Valley would like to invite all incoming Kindergartners to Kindergarten Round-Up on August 4, 2020 from 9-11 am or 1-3 pm (your choice). For more information please call the Elementary Office, 866-557-6686. https://5il.co/gvoh
Monday, June 8th will be the next School Board Meeting at Mission Valley @ 7:00 pm. Attached is the agenda. https://5il.co/gumk
2020 Viking Graduate Voyage....good times!!
Check out the "Viking Voyage" on WIBW. https://www.wibw.com/content/news/USD-330-holds-parade-for-graduating-seniors--570899901.html
2020 Viking Graduate Voyage celebration
Thanks to everyone who came out and made the 2020 Viking Graduate Voyage a special event for our 2020 Graduates. It was awesome to see all the people along the roads and in the towns showing their support with banners, balloons, and cheers. VIKING PROUD....GO VIKINGS!!!
Please enjoy our June District Newsletter. https://5il.co/gt51
Tomorrow is the Viking Voyage for our Graduating Seniors. We will leave MV at 11:45 a.m. and travel east on MV Road, then turn south on Harveyville Rd and go down mainstreet of Harveyville. We will turn west on K-31 and then turn north on K-99 to Eskridge. In Eskridge we will turn "north" on main street onto K-4 and travel to Dover. From Dover we will turn south onto Douglas/Crawford to 89th. On 89th we will turn back west and return to Mission Valley via Harveville Rd and MV Rd.
We plan to arrive in Harveyville at approximately 12:00, Eskridge at 12:30 and Dover at 1:00.
Our "Voyage" will consist of Wab Co Sheriff, Local Fire Dept, Admin, Graduates, MV Faculty/Staff, Local Fire Dept, and Sheriff Dept.
We would love for everyone to participate either in the "Voyage" or along the Route! Go Vikings!
Mission Valley is proud to announce the Prestigious Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award has been awarded to Madison Widau. This award is given to individuals who have displayed citizenship, service, scholarship, and demonstration of self-awareness.
The Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award was established in 1996 by Kansas School Administrators to honor Dale Dennis' dedication and commitment to Education.
Congratulations Maddie!
We are very proud to announce our JH/HS Citizenship Awards for the 2019-2020 school year. This award is a coveted award in the fact that it is voted on by the staff and given to only one 8th grade girl and boy, and one Senior girl and boy. The following students have proved to be an outstanding citizen and have met the criteria of Respect, Responsibility, and Reverence.
Congratulations to:
8th Grade: Lucy Bryan and Cole Thomas
Seniors: Emma Gustin and Chase Deever
Please join us on Saturday, May 30th to honor our Graduating Seniors. Seniors will Voyage through each town starting at Mission Valley at 11:45, then proceed to Harveyville at approximately 12:00, Eskridge at 12:30 and Dover 1:00. We would love for everyone to congratulate them as they drive by and through each town.
The Mission Valley staff are wishing students a wonderful and safe summer!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=_-h_9U6OXDc
This is the last week for Jr. High and H.S. students to pick up any items that they may have left in their P.E. lockers. We still have a large number of bags of clothes and shoes that have not been claimed. Hours open to pick up this week are Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Pre-School Screening - July 14 & 15, 2020
● To schedule an appointment:
○ Call: (866) 557-6686 option 4
○ Email: bbecker@mv330.org
Just a reminder that all devices, athletic attire/equipment, textbooks, etc. need to be turned in today or tomorrow from 8:00-3:00.
This is a Reminder that all school issued technology (Ipads, Chromebooks, calculators, charging cables, etc.) are to be dropped off at Mission Valley Schools between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on either Wednesday, May 20th or Thursday, May 21st.
Elementary devices are to be dropped off inside the Elementary foyer.
JH & HS devices are to be dropped off inside the 7-12 foyer.
*If those dates/times don't work, please contact your building administrator to make other arrangements. Contact Info: (866-557-6686)
K-6 Principal ajohnston@mv330.org
7-8 Principal rhasenbank@mv330.org
9-12 Principal jjohnson@mv330.org
*Please make sure that you also bring the charging cable for the device
*Please bring the device in a plastic bag/sack and write your child's name on a piece of paper and place it in the bag/sack along with the device & charger)
If you have encountered a problem with a device, please attach a note so that we can check it out over the summer.
Also if you have any outstanding library books, athletic attire, books, etc. please drop them off with your device.
Mission Valley has selected K&K Insurance to provide student insurance for families who don't have insurance and/or to provide extra coverage to help with deductibles and co-pays. For more information and fees, please check out www.student insurance-kk.com. https://5il.co/gapr
We forgot to give a Shout Out to Madison Metzger-Liggett for all of her work in putting together the Senior Slide Show. Thank you Madison for all of the work and time it takes to put together a slide show with animations, timing and music. Thank you!
CHICK-FIL-A: Hello to Our Community! In addition to implementing safe procedures and new company policies company-wide to ensure the safety of our employees, Chick-fil-A corporate has donated money to help make sure our local communities are taken care of. SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER
Today was supposed to be our Class of 2020 High School Graduation. However, due to circumstances beyond our control that has had to be postponed. We hope that you enjoy their Senior Slide Show. https://bit.ly/3bEBLjP
Congratulations 2020 Mission Valley Graduates
Lights Are On In the Valley...40 minutes for 40 Viking Seniors. Storms are rolling in!
Attached are the minutes of last nights Board of Education meeting (5/11/2020). https://5il.co/g369
We would like to recognize and congratulate our Jr. Viking Warriors for this week. It is because of their excellent communication and leadership skills, their positivity in all they do, their work ethic in doing and completing what has been asked of them and their Viking Pride! Congratulations to:
7th Grade: Braxton M., Jonah H., Kenady D., and Kaden B.
8th Grade: Kailey W., Raichle S., Lucy B., Abbi B., and Clara J.
Special guest turned on the lights tonight for the Vikings!!!
The KSHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form has been updated and is now available here or on the KSHSAA website. This form takes effect for all physicals after May 1, 2020.
https://5il.co/fw2g
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to Thank all of our Teachers, Staff and Students for their work in making our Distance Learning successful! And we do love our Viking Students!
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Cheer & Dance Teams. Go Vikings!
For the current time, all Board of Education meetings will be held at Mission Valley @ 7:00. Here is the agenda for the Monday, May 11, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda. https://5il.co/fvfr
Happy National Principals Day to three top-notch people (Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Hasenbank, and Mr. Johnson). Thank you for all that you do for our school, students & staff.
We have added Improvement & Consistency to our Jr. Viking Warriors list this week as well as excellent skills in communication, leadership, positivity, work ethic and Viking Pride. Congratulations to our 8th graders: Alli R., Olivia B., Carlie V., Cheyanne S., & Steven S. And our 7th graders: Allen H., Conner H., Kenady D., Lyndall W., & Gavin Q. Way to go!!!
Today is National Food Service Worker Day! We would like to take the opportunity to thank our MV Food Service Employees for all they do in making sure our students/staff are provided healthy, nutritious lunches. Thank you!!!
The FFA Virtual Banquet will premiere tonight on YouTube at 6 pm. Help us celebrate FFA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mQg3i8Bmc&feature=youtu.be
The lights are on in The Valley for our 40 fabulous Seniors...plus eating some pizza with Taryn & Talia. All the while....Senior Eric Keel is getting some senior pictures taken!.
The lights are on in The Valley for our 40 fabulous Seniors...plus eating some pizza with Taryn & Talia. All the while....Senior Eric Keel is getting some senior pictures taken!.
Congratulations to seniors Emma Gustin and Sydney Gleason as they were identified as Kansas State Scholars. This honor allows them to be eligible for scholarships at the state board of regents schools.
The 7th Grade Fine Arts Pre-Enrollment Preference form has been posted. The students have been invited to the google classroom and will need to accept that invitation to complete the form: https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/OTAxOTM1NzQ1NTha/a/OTA5ODExNzI2NDZa/details
8th Grade Fine Arts Pre-Enrollment Preference form has been posted in their google classroom. A link to the form has been emailed to the parents/guardians as well. The 7th Grade Fine Arts Pre-Enrollment Preference form will be posted by the end of this week.
40 Awesome Seniors....40 minutes of lights for them to shine!
This evening would have been the MV 2020 Jr-Sr Prom, so tonight, MV will be turning on the football field lights for 40 minutes (8:20 to 9:00 p.m.) to recognize our 40 awesome senior graduates. #VikingPride
We would like to congratulate our Jr. Viking Warriors for this Week! Ava, Adaline, Kyplee, Gavin, Autumn, JaLinn, Dagan, Clara and Cole! This award is presented for excellence in communication, leadership, positivity, work ethic and Viking Pride! Way to Go Vikings!
Communities Care Ministries is still Open and Ready to help anyone in Need! There are both Wamego and Alma locations. Please call if you need anything. See attached flyer.
Congratulations to the FCCLA State Competitors for qualifying for the National Leadership Conference! We are unsure what nationals will look like, but we are still so proud of these young leaders! Way to go—Megan Deters, Kiki Widau, Paige Sims, Gabi Johnson, Karlyn Gustin and Sydney Gleason!
CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Deters as this year's Kansas Governor's Scholar. Grace will graduate with a diploma of distinction, as a Kansas Honor's Scholar/Curriculum Completer, & will be graduating w/her Associate's Degree from Allen Community College. #vikingpride #gracerocks
REMINDER: JH & HS CHEER & DANCE TRYOUT INFORMATION ZOOM MEETING IS TONIGHT @ 8:00 PM (Links are posted in respective Google Classrooms).
USD 330 Mission Valley requires that students who currently attend USD 330 Mission Valley
Schools as an “out-of-district” student submit a request for re-admittance on an annual basis. If
your intent is for your child(ren) to attend USD 330 Mission Valley for the upcoming new school
year, you will need to submit a written request notifying us of your intent or you can use the
attached form to submit your request for continued admission. Students requesting permission to
attend Mission Valley USD 330 will be admitted only to the extent that staff, facilities,
equipment and supplies are available. You may access the form here: https://5il.co/fey2
JH Parents - Please read the attached letter from Mr. Hasenbank on the Continuous Learning Plan or you can access it here: https://5il.co/fexy
MVHS would like to congratulate these seniors on being awarded the following scholarships:
Emma Gustin - Copenhafer Scholarship @KSU, Brooke Long - Copenhafer Scholarship @WU, Hope Martin - Bob Bowers Memorial Scholarship, Chase Deever - Richard Johnston Memorial Scholarship
The JH is doing a Viking Warrior of the week recognition, so for Week 1, we would like to recognize:
8th Grade:
Raichle S., Preston B., Cole T., Abbi B., Kaylie G.
7th Grade:
Joslyn T., Kendra P., Josie B., Kaelin G., Mason Z.
Awarded for excellent communication skills, positivity, leadership, work ethic and Viking Pride! Congratulations!
Stay tuned for next weeks Viking Warriors!
Virtual Cheer and Dance Tryouts!
If you are interested in trying out for Dance, please email Mrs. Lowe. If you are interested in trying out for Cheer, please email Mrs. Bisnett.
Information and directions will be posted Monday, April 20th, onto Google Classroom. A parent/athlete Zoom meeting will be on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 8:00 pm. The link and password will be posted to the Google Classroom.
All tryout videos must be posted to Google Classroom by Thursday, April 30th, at 11:59 pm.
Class of 2024: An orientation/presentation video has been submitted to your Continuous Learning Plan Google Classroom. Please watch the video with your Parents/Guardians. If you have any questions please email me at jhancock@mv330.org. Pre-Enrollment is available 4/22/2020
Classes 2021-23: Pre-Enrollment Google Forms have been made available to you in your Continuous Learning Plan Google Classrooms. Please complete these forms as soon as possible. A link to the Master Schedule for 2020/21 (draft) has been made available as well.
Here's is Monday's Virtual Spirit Week! Don't forget to tag Mission Valley when you post it.
Here is the Agenda for the Monday, April 13th Board Meeting. It will be held at the District Office @ 7:00 pm.
Today is Family Friday! Make it a Family Movie Date! And don't forget to post or tag us in your photos!
For Wednesday - It's Wear It Wednesday! So wear your favorite Jersey or Sports Day! And have FUN!
As we continue our Virtual Spirit Week - It's take it Outside Tuesday. Post a picture of your Outside Scavenger Hunt.
Please join us for our Virtual Spirit Weeks. Each week we will have different challenges posted. We would love for you to post pictures of yourselves participating in our Virtual Spirit Weeks. Today is Make-It-Monday.
We have an update on the Elementary School Pictures that were taken March 4th.
Lifetouch said all spring picture proofs will be sent to schools when they reopen, so that could be in the fall. Lifetouch is closed at this time until further notice.
If you bought a class picture, those are supposed to be sent out to schools within 8 weeks, or maybe longer since the labs are closed. Once they are done, Lifetouch will mail them to schools. We will let you know when they arrive.
Mr. Hasenbank sent this out this morning and we thought it was very fitting. The elementary knows how much we enjoy Dr. Seuss and his rhyming, so we wanted to share it with you.
There will be a special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 pm. in the Elementary Lunch Room. https://5il.co/ed7k
Just a reminder, student materials pickup is Saturday morning, March 28th from 9 AM - 2 PM. All vehicles to enter on Bodark Road (west side of campus) and drive around north side of the school to the designated entrance. Elementary will pick up at the Elementary entrance Junior High will pick up at the Elementary lunchroom door which is located between the Elementary and 7-12 main entrances. High School will pick up at the High School entrance. Staff will meet you at your car and deliver your items. We request you not get out of your car. If you are sick with flu like symptoms or are currently self-quarantined we ask that you schedule a separate time to pick up your child's supplies. Student supplies have been placed in plastic bags by staff. If you have any text books or library books at home please return them on Saturday. Athletes who have uniforms or equipment need to make contact with your coach or with Mr. Hasenbank to schedule a time to return those items.
Elementary will also be passing out at least one device per family. If you feel you don't need a device, please tell them at pick up.
GO VIKINGS!!!!!
We are continuing to up date our Coronavirus Information Page with Informational Links as we find more that we feel would be helpful for our Viking Family. bit.ly/2WO4qPK
Please enjoy our April 2020 District Newsletter. https://5il.co/e7t0
USD 330 MISSION VALLEY would like to have students pick up materials on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM - 2 PM.
All vehicles to enter on Bodark Road (west side of campus) and drive around north side of the school to the designated entrance.
Elementary will pick up at the Elementary entrance
Junior High will pick up at the Elementary lunchroom door which is located between the Elementary and 7-12 main entrances.
High School will pick up at the High School entrance.
Staff will meet you at your car and deliver your items. We request you not get out of your car.
If you are sick with flu like symptoms or are currently self-quarantined we ask that you schedule a separate time to pick up your child's supplies.
Student supplies have been placed in plastic bags by staff.
Elementary will also be passing out at least one device per family.
If you have any text books or library books at home please return them on Saturday.
Athletes who have uniforms or equipment need to make contact with your coach or with Mr. Hasenbank to schedule a time to return those items.
If you have any additional questions please contact your child's principal
K-6 (Amy Johnston) ajohnston@mv330.org
JH (Rod Hasenbank) rhasenbank@mv330.org
9-12 (JD Johnson) jjohnson@mv330.org
GO VIKINGS!!!!!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Here is a link for additional information on the COVID-19 virus, as well as provide you with some info. to reference on guidelines & resources available in relation to socio-emotional aspects. Please click here: https://www.mv330.org/covid-19-parent-information
Parents/Guardians: If this whole 'Continuous Learning' process has you curious as to what and how to support your child, here is a website that provides some good tidbits of info: https://www.learningpersonalized.com/5-tips-for-families-as-they-transition-to-home-learning/
Here are the minutes from the Friday night, March 20th, Board of Education Meeting. https://5il.co/e3f0
If you would like to see the Presentation version please click here: https://5il.co/e0aj
Tomorrow we will begin the free Lunch and Breakfast Meals for any child ages 1-18. Students do need to be present to pick up the meals. If you have not completed the Meal Survey, we would appreciate your response. If you are not interested, we do need you to fill out the survey and mark "No" and then select "Submit". If you are planning to have your child(ren) participate but have not completed the form please do so. It is our responsibility to provide the data from the survey to the State. Here is the link to the survey: MV MEAL SURVEY - bit.ly/2vOU7Qk
Also, if you have not contacted us about picking up meals tomorrow, please send an email to mvmeals@mv330.org, to make sure enough meals are available at each location.
If you would like a meal but do not have transportation available to get to one of the locations please feel free to email me at bclark@mv330.org or contact me at the district office (866-557-6686 Prompt 1) or (785-449-2282).
MV MEALS will be available from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning tomorrow (March 24th) at the following locations:
Dover----Dover Community Center parking lot
Eskridge----USD 330 District Office parking lot
Harveyville---Harveyville Methodist Church parking lot
Mission Valley Schools----South end of building
Remember......this is a FREE Meal program and available to any child (Ages 1-18) who would like a meal.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Though our school building is not open, I'm here to support your student during this time. I plan to reach out to students to check in w/them periodically & provide needed support. An attached flyer is available on MV's website for more info. Mr. Hancock
Survey for the Students: Please check your student email. This survey will help Mr. Hancock see how and when to reach out to students who have counseling (or other) needs. All submissions are confidential. Thank you!
MV Counseling Department has created a 'Well-Being Resource Guide' that you can view to find resources that may assist you with meeting your families needs during this time. To view the guide, please click here: https://www.mv330.org/well-being-resource-guide
PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS INFORMATION
On Tuesday, March 24th, USD 330 Mission Valley will begin providing free meals to ANY child (Ages 1-18). The Grab-n-Go meals will be available between 11 a.m. -12 p.m. in the parking lot at the following locations:
(Dover)---Dover Community Center
(Eskridge)--District Office
(Harveyville)--Harveyville Methodist Church
(Mission Valley)--Driveway on south end of building
To help us get an approximate count of how many meals we will need to prepare please email mvmeals@mv330.org Please indicate the number of meals (breakfast & lunch), as well as, where you plan to pick the up at (Dover, Eskridge, Harveyville or Mission Valley).
For questions regarding the meal service you can also contact the USD 330 District Office at 866-557-6686 or 785-449-2282 or email mvmeals@mv330.org
GO VIKINGS!!!!! STAY STRONG!!!!
USD 330 is gathering information regarding providing meals to children (Ages 1-18). Please complete the survey if you have not done so already. Here is the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckUauULvxLtytLmo_5BmdRDeY33lV2ZNAW2Z26LgEWE6MQbg/viewform?usp=sf_link
A USD 330 Mission Valley Special Board Meeting will be held tonight (March 20, 2020) at Mission Valley at 7:00 p.m. This is an Open Meeting, however, due to concerns with COVID-19 we are asking that patrons interested in attending the meeting due so through virtual technology. We will be using ZOOM to broadcast the meeting in real time.
A copy of the Special Board Meeting Agenda was sent out earlier this week through social media and can be found on our school website.
To virtually attend the meeting please use the following information:
Topic: MV Special Board Meeting
Time: Mar 20, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/572228913
Meeting ID: 572 228 913
One tap mobile
,,572228913# US Toll
Dial by your location
US Toll
Meeting ID: 572 228 913
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acTWYbQL5J
Mission Valley Summer Ball 2020 Signup
As school is out for the year (traditional setting), we are unable to gather the ball forms that we sent out before spring break. In an attempt to try to figure out the numbers of players/teams I have created a form for signing up. You will need to fill out a new one for EACH player you have. At the very bottom there is a spot where you are welcome to add comments/questions. Please forward this link to others as I want this to hit as many potential players and their families as possible. Thank YOU as we ALL try to figure out this new normal for the time being! You are welcome to contact Jana Phillips 785-256-5300 Jana.Phillips@usd253.net
Webb Thomas 620-412-6627 wbtcthomas@gmail.com
Kari Thetford 785-499-3847 Karithetford@yahoo.com
Click here: bit.ly/39baapj
MV Counseling Department Flyer in a different format so that anyone who was having difficulty viewing the google document can now, instead, view it as a .jpeg picture.
Message from the counseling department as MV begins the continuous learning process at Mission Valley Schools.
Please click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P_DhUYNSGuC70Bx3A7MH1dY-8HT9mTPuC3EmdmEQJYw/edit?usp=sharing
COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
The KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, 2020, the KSHSAA is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year. The KSHSAA recognizes the value of school activities for all students and school communities, but the current situation does not permit the opportunity for school activities to take place in a manner that is consistent with the very reason school activities exist....https://5il.co/dwxf
Dear Parents,
We would appreciate your responses to this confidential survey. This survey is intended for our USD 330 Mission Valley staff to thoughtfully plan for continuing learning as schools to close for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19.
Our school is calmly taking a proactive approach to planning for all scenarios. We want to ensure we're equipped to temporarily switch to a continuous learning environment. The information you provide will help us develop a plan for each student to continue learning.
https://forms.gle/YtwupEcod6WDLMH77
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm at the District Office. https://5il.co/dwwl
As the saying goes, “The show must go on!”.....in this case “Education Must Go On.”!
Please read Mr. Bill Clark's letter and what we as Educators plan to do for our Mission Valley School District.
https://5il.co/dvxh
Governor Laura Kelly and Commissioner of Education, Randy Watson, have closed schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to the Coronavirus. Please read Mr. Bill Clark's letter addressing our needs and plans as we move forward in educating our students. https://5il.co/dva2
Mary Masilionis, our Social Worker has shared some information on the Coronavirus that a friend of hers created. This is a great resource if you are unsure of how to talk or answer questions your child might have on the Coronavirus. https://5il.co/dva2
Ray Finley (Wabaunsee County Health Administrator) has made the decision to CLOSE both school districts in Wabaunsee County for two weeks, till March 30th. This includes all activities and athletic events.
This decision was made in the best interest and safety of the students, staff, families and community. This was not an easy decision to make, knowing that it will create some hardships to some families. But will benefit all families, along with the community as a whole, in the long run.
As we enter these next few weeks, please realize that we are all treading on uncharted waters and will keep you up to date with information as it's released.
One of our main concerns is our students. It is important that you keep the lines of communication open by talking with them in their terms about the virus, how it is contracted, and ways to prevent it. Reassure them of your love and comfort. Also, by minimizing their exposure to the media about COVID-19 it will help to alleviate their anxiety about the disease.
In the meantime, please stay vigilant and follow the recommendations from the medical professionals:
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly for 20 seconds
Avoid touching your face/mouth with your hands if they have not been washed.
Avoid being around sick people
If you feel sick----STAY HOME and contact your local health care provider.
Be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to work or school.
Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
If you have traveled out-of-the country or if you have traveled to a known "hot spot" in the United States after February 25th.you are highly recommended to contact your local county health department and notify them of your travels.
Informational Links:
https://www.who.int/emergencie...
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/coronavirus-resources
Facts about the Coronavirus
How do I tell my Kids About the Coronavirus
KDHE Quarantine & Travel Recommendations
Notice of District Closure: Ray Finley (Wabaunsee County Health Administrator) has made the decision to CLOSE both school districts in Wabaunsee County for two weeks, till March 30th. This includes all activities and athletic events. https://5il.co/dq7b
Please read the attached updated letter from Mr. Bill Clark, Superintendent, as Mission Valley continues to monitor the Coronavirus as it pertains to our students and staff. https://5il.co/dp4l
FCCLA would like to help the Easter Bunny out this year. If you are interested, please contact Gina Bergin, gbergin@mv330.
Congratulations to the MVJH Wrestling team on their performance at the Chase Co. Inv. today. MV took 8 wrestlers to the meet and ALL 8 placed in the top 3 led by 1st place finishers, Luke Dudley & Emma Slade. Finishing in 2nd place for the Jr. Vikings were: Allen Hofman, Billy Smallwood & Hunter Tenbrink, while 3rd place finishers were: Colton Appelhanz, Porter Deters & Conner Hoelting. Great way to end your season!
Blue Cross Blue Shield is providing a Student Self Leadership Opportunity for Middle and High School Students next week. This would be a great chance
for our students to learn some useful leadership skills and have fun at the same time. More information can be found on the attached flyer. https://5il.co/dhy7
The Elementary had a fun end to Dr. Seuss week with a Twister Tournament.
Mark you calendars for the MV FFA Annual Blood Drive on March 31st from 12:00-6:00 pm. For more information or to sign up, please contact Kelly Hoelting at khoelting@mv330.org or 866-557-6686. https://5il.co/dfup
PTO is sponsoring a Family Date Night "Glow Night" on Friday, March 20th, from 7-9:00 pm. Cost is $5.00 per family and includes pizza, cookie and beverages). For more information, please contact mvpto@mv330.org. https://5il.co/dfuz
Mission Creek Camp and Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center have upcoming events. Hope Ranch is having an open house on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 12-4 pm. @ 7240 Douglas Rd. (formerly the Girl Scout Camp). They are also enrolling for their Summer Camps beginning May 31, 2020. For more information please call 785-256-6357 or online at missioncreekcamp.org. https://5il.co/dfv2 https://5il.co/dfv3
If you are interested in Summer Ball the registration is attached. Deadline to sign up is March 18th.
https://5il.co/dfv1
Mr. Ukens is conducting a competition for students to create our schools first flag. Entries are due by tomorrow, March 6, however, you can email him your entry. There will be several different preliminary winners from different grade sections, which will go on to the final winner. Students may use pencils, markers, crayons or paint to create their own flag design. So, get going and design our new School Flag!
https://5il.co/dfuu
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Mar. 5 – Mar. 17, 2020
Thursday, Mar. 5
FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
End of 3rd Qtr.
Senior Picture Re-takes – 10:30 a.m. The following still need to get their senior picture taken for the wall composite: Cody McGonnell, Emma Gustin, Eric Keel, Keaton Shives and Trenton Parks. Other seniors may also get re-takes if they were not happy with their first picture.
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
Girls Sub-State Basketball @ Lyndon vs. Wabaunsee – 6 p.m. Lv. MV at 4:15 p.m.
Sub-State Basketball at Lyndon on Thursday & Friday. Winners from Thursday & Friday games will then play on Saturday for the Sub-State Championship and a trip to the 2A State Tournament at KSU in Manhattan.
Please remember that the basketball games are KSHSAA tournament events so passes will NOT be accepted. Admission: Adults - $7.00; K-12 - $5.00. Good Luck to all Viking teams!
"The FCCLA Chapter is currently having a water bottle fundraiser. They are 10 dollars each. There are order forms in the table in front of the office. They are due by the end of the week and can be turned into Mrs. Bergin."
Summer Drivers Ed – We will be offering Drivers Education this summer beginning July 6th at Mission Valley. Sign up on the sheet on the office counter if you are interested in taking Drivers Ed. More information to follow at a later date.
Summer Ball forms are available on the table in the commons under the TV. Deadline to sign up is March 18th.
Friday, Mar. 6
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY
Boys Sub-State Basketball @ Lyndon vs. Bishop Seabury Academy – 6 p.m. Lv. MV at 4:45 p.m.
Mon. Mar. 9 – Fri. Mar. 13
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
Mon., Mar. 16
NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT/GRADE PREP DAY
Tues., Mar. 17
School resumes
Stu-Co meets during seminar.
A Pre-School Screening will be held on March 26th. Each screening will be approximately 1 hour long. To schedule a screening please call 866-557-6686 option 4 or email bbecker@mv330.org. https://5il.co/dfih
In coordination with the parent/teachers conference tomorrow evening (3/5/20), Highland Comm. College, Allen Comm. College, Emporia State Univ. & Washburn Univ. admissions representatives will be on-site to provide guidance & answer any questions you may have from 4-6 p.m.
USD 330. Parents that would like for their child to take Drivers Education this summer needs to call the High School office and get them on the sign up sheet. Sign up deadline is March 20th. Students must be promoted from the 8th grade and 14 years of age by June 1st.
USD 330 Parents we want to inform you that there will be a number of Coaches and Sponsors that will not be able to attend Conferences on Thursday night because of the Girls Sub-State Basketball game so please make an effort to attend tonight to meet with all teachers.
Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th. There are two sessions:9:00-11:00 & 1:00-3:00. Please call the school to RSVP for the session you would like. 866-557-6686. Please share this information if you know of a student that will be in Kindergarten next year. https://5il.co/df0h
USD 330 Just a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are today and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The theme for the girls game tomorrow night at Lyndon is Crimson & Gold! Let's fill the stands! Go Vikings!
USD 330 Vikings both Boys and Girls advance to the Semi-Finals in Sub State Basketball. Lady Vikings will be playing Wabaunsee Thurs. night @ 6:00, Men will play Bishop Seabury Academy Friday night @ 6:00 All GAMES are at Lyndon. #VikingPride
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Mar. 4 – Mar. 6, 2020
Wednesday, Mar. 4
- FCCLA Officers meet during seminar
- H.S. Track meeting during seminar in the high school commons
- Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m. in the high school commons
- No Table Top Gaming after school due to P/T Conf.
Sub-State Basketball. If both teams win on Monday & Tuesday, then they will play at tournament host, Lyndon on Thursday & Friday. Winners from Thursday & Friday games will then play on Saturday for the Sub-State Championship and a trip to the 2A State Tournament at KSU in Manhattan.
Please remember that the basketball games are KSHSAA tournament events so passes will NOT be accepted. Admission: Adults - $7.00; K-12 - $5.00. Good Luck to all Viking teams!
"The FCCLA Chapter is currently having a water bottle fundraiser. They are 10 dollars each. There are order forms in the table in front of the office. They are due by the end of the week and can be turned into Mrs. Bergin."
Summer Drivers Ed – We will be offering Drivers Education this summer beginning July 6th at Mission Valley. Sign up on the sheet on the office counter if you are interested in taking Drivers Ed. More information to follow at a later date.
Summer Ball forms are available on the table in the commons under the TV. Deadline to sign up is March 18th.
Thursday, Mar. 5
- FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
- End of 3rd Qtr.
- Senior Picture Re-takes – 10:30 a.m.. The following still need to get their senior picture taken for the wall composite: Cody McGonnell, Emma Gustin, Eric Keel, Keaton Shives and Trenton Parks. Other seniors may also get re-takes if they were not happy with their first picture.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
- Girls Sub-State Basketball @ Lyndon vs. Wabaunsee – 6 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 6
- NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY
USD 330 Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are Wed. and Thur. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. JH and HS teachers will be located in the HS commons area or Old Gym. Please remember to stop in the HS office to pick up your student grades. There is NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY.
It will be a busy afternoon and evening in the Valley today!
We have JH Wrestling @ 4:00 pm @ Mission Valley. This is a Quad for 7th & 8th graders in the South gym.
We also have the HS Boys first Sub-State Basketball game tonight @ 7:00 pm. The theme for tonight is White Out! Hope to see you there!
Mr. Johnston, the Elementary PE teacher is kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge today. This is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. If a student registers online by Thursday, there will be a random drawing for a Fitness Tracker.
Please Visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/MissionValleyElem or download the Kids Heart Challenge app to register and get started raising donations.
Thank you for supporting and encouraging our students to be physically active for healthier bodies.
https://5il.co/de98
The Mission Valley FFA had an excellent day at the East Central District Selection day. The students did an excellent job representing the Mission Valley FFA chapter and school. These students will be recognized at the district FFA banquet on April 1st and Will Blythe, will be recognized at the State FFA Convention on May 29th. Proficiency award winners will compete at the state level later this month for the chance to be named State Winner.
Winners:
Will Blythe--District Star Farmer
Christoper Cain--District Star Greenhand Farmer
Proficiency Award Winners:
Caleb Hinck--Wildlife Production and Management
Brandon Hittle--Equine Science Entrepreneurship
Ben Rudeen--Speciality Animal Production
Will Blythe--Swine Production Entrepreneurship
Aston Lowe--Forage Production Placement
Today we have JH Quiz Bowl at 4:30 @ Osage City and HS Girls Sub-State Basketball @ Mission Valley @ 7:00 pm. Go Vikings!
Please get your class picture order forms and payment into the Elementary Office by March 19th. You may pay for these online as well.
Spring individual pictures are Wednesday, March 4th. You have the option of turning in orders and payment in advance to the Elementary Office or online. If you do not order and pay in advance, proofs will be sent out as soon as they are received.
FCCLA is selling water bottles, they are $10.00 each. They need to sell at least 27 to fulfill their order. Orders are due by March 6. If you have any questions, please contact Sydney Gleason or Mrs. Bergin. Thank you for your support! https://5il.co/dd6d
March 1-7 is designated as School Social Worker Week -Beacon of Hope: School Social Workers - Lighting the Way.
We hope you will join us in thanking Katie Burnett, Mary Masilonis and Jamey Hancock for all their love and support of each one of our students. Thank you!
On Friday, the 8th graders built hoverboards as they explored Newton's 3 laws of motion.
March 2 is Dr. Seuss's Birthday! The Elementary will celebrate with a spirit week as we recognize one of our favorite authors.
Monday: Green Eggs and Ham -
Wear the Color Green - (Green Eggs & Ham are also on the menu for Breakfast).
Tuesday: Fox in Socks - Wear your
Silliest Socks
Wednesday: Oh the Places You’ll
Go –- Dress for Success - (This is also picture day)
Thursday: The Cat in the Hat –-
Wear your Favorite Hat
Nolan Parker receives his 5th place medal at the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Meet in Hays. Nolan finished the season with a 30-3 record. Congratulations to all MV Wrestlers and Coaches for a great season!!!
PARKER 5th @ STATE!!!
Nolan pins Humboldt wrestler for 5th place at the Class 3-2-1A State Championship in Hays. Nolan also beat two higher ranked wrestlers in his weight class! Congratulations to all MV State Qualifiers!!!
Nolan Parker wins ‘blood round’ with a pin over 5th ranked kid in state. Nolan will wrestle in consolation semi-finals next.
Nolan Parker wins championship qtr. finals and makes it into the “blood round” (Semi-Finals). Good Luck Nolan!
Hello Vikings,
We have a home varsity girls Sub-State game against Lyndon on Monday at 7 pm.
The theme is wear your favorite team's jersey! Make sure to come out and support the girls and fill up the student section! Go Vikings!
Please make a note that the FFA SAE Fair originally scheduled for Sunday, March 1, has been rescheduled for March 22. For more information, please contact Kelly Hoelting, 866-557-6686 or khoelting@mv330.org
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 29 – Mar. 6, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 29
Forensics @ Silver Lake
H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays
Monday, Mar 2
Deadline to sign up for cheer and dance.
FFA Selection Day @ Paola
Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training w/Mr. Hancock – during lunch
Flint Hills Technical College @ MV during lunch period
Spring sports practices begin
FHJL Quiz Bowl @ Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
MV hosts first round Girls Sub-State Basketball vs. Lyndon – 7 p.m.
SAE Fair/Labor Auction has been postponed until March 22nd.
Baseball practice will be in the mornings this week starting at 6:30 a.m.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
The MVHS Girls and Boys have been awarded #4 seeds and we will both host first round games next week. The Girls will host Lyndon on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., while the Boys will host Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, we will host the MVJH Wrestling Meet in the old gym on Tuesday beginning at 4:00 p.m. If both teams win on Monday & Tuesday, then they will play at tournament host, Lyndon on Thursday & Friday. Winners from Thursday & Friday games will then play on Saturday for the Sub-State Championship and a trip to the 2A State Tournament at KSU in Manhattan.
Please remember that the basketball games are KSHSAA tournament events so passes will NOT be accepted. Admission: Adults - $7.00; K-12 - $5.00. Good Luck to all Viking teams!
Summer Drivers Ed – We will be offering Drivers Education this summer beginning July 6th at Mission Valley. Sign up on the sheet on the office counter if you are interested in taking Drivers Ed. More information to follow at a later date.
Tuesday, Mar. 3
Required Cheer Informational Meeting in Mrs. Bergin’s room (205) – 7:15 a.m. You will receive all paperwork at this meeting.
Stu-Co meets during seminar
JH Wrestling @ MV – 4 p.m. in old gym
MV hosts first round Boys Sub-State Basketball vs. Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 4
FCCLA Officers meet during seminar
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 5
FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
End of 3rd Qtr.
Senior Picture Re-takes – 10:30 a.m.. The following still need to get their senior picture taken for the wall composite: Cody McGonnell, Emma Gustin, Eric Keel, Keaton Shives and Trenton Parks. Other seniors may also get re-takes if they were not happy with their first picture.
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 6
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY
March 2-6, 2020 is National School Breakfast week. Students who eat breakfast will be entered entered into a drawing for free meals, fun bags or slushie coupons.
Healthy Smiles will be here on March 23rd to provide cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants. If you would like for your child(ren) to received these services, please fill out the consent form (both sides) and return by next Thursday. If you have any questions, please contact Rita Swenson, RN at 866-557-6686 or rswenson@mv330.org. https://5il.co/dbkd
Although Kindness week is over we hope that it continues throughout the year. It’s the little things that make a difference! Thank you to the fifth graders for their positive words on the bananas we are having for lunch today!
#PublicSchoolProud Help us continue to celebrate public schools and all the great things they do!
Shelby ends her season with a 2-12 loss and is eliminated from the State Meet. Congratulations on a great year and outstanding career!!!
After leading most of her 1st round match, Shelby Kesler loses at State w/17 sec. left to Garden City girl.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 27 – Mar. 6, 2020
Thursday, Feb. 27
H.S. Girls State Wrestling in Salina
FCA Meeting during seminar
Next week baseball practice will be in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m.
The MVHS Girls and Boys have been awarded #4 seeds and we will both host first round games next week. The Girls will host Lyndon on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., while the Boys will host Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, we will host the MVJH Wrestling Meet in the old gym on Tuesday beginning at 4:00 p.m. If both teams win on Monday & Tuesday, then they will play at tournament host, Lyndon on Thursday & Friday. Winners from Thursday & Friday games will then play on Saturday for the Sub-State Championship and a trip to the 2A State Tournament at KSU in Manhattan.
Please remember that the basketball games are KSHSAA tournament events so passes will NOT be accepted. Admission: Adults - $7.00; K-12 - $5.00.
Good Luck to all Viking teams including our State Bound Wrestlers!
There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up.
The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
Friday, Feb. 28
H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays
Last day for Pennies for Patients Campaign
Viking Sagas meet during seminar
Saturday, Feb. 29
Forensics @ Silver Lake
H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays
Sunday, Mar. 1
FFA SAE Fair/Labor Auction @ MV – 4-8 p.m.
Chili and Soup Supper and SAE Fair begins at 5:30 p.m.
Labor Auction begins at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Mar 2
Deadline to sign up for cheer and dance.
FFA Selection Day @ Paola
Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training w/Mr. Hancock – during lunch
Flint Hills Technical College @ MV during lunch period
Spring sports practices begin
FHJL Quiz Bowl @ Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
MV hosts first round Girls Sub-State Basketball vs. Lyndon – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 3
Cheer Informational Meeting in Mrs. Bergin’s room (205) – 7:15 a.m.
Stu-Co meets during seminar
JH Wrestling @ MV – 4 p.m. in old gym
MV hosts first round Boys Sub-State Basketball vs. Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 4
FCCLA Officers meet during seminar
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 5
FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
End of 3rd Qtr.
Senior Picture Re-takes – 10:30 a.m.. The following still need to get their senior picture taken for the wall composite: Cody McGonnell, Emma Gustin, Eric Keel, Keaton Shives and Trenton Parks. Other seniors may also get re-takes if they were not happy with their first picture.
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 6
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY
Next week the Elementary is going to celebrate Dr.Seuss’ birthday! To recognize one of our favorite authors we are going to have a Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to celebrate reading. Please join us!
Monday: Green Eggs and Ham - Wear the Color Green
Tuesday: Fox in Socks - Wear your Silliest Socks
Wednesday: Oh the Places You’ll Go –- Dress for Success
Thursday: The Cat in the Hat –- Wear your Favorite Hat
We are excited for a home JH wrestling meet next Tuesday at 4:00 pm. in the old gym. Come early to the Basketball game and support our JH wrestlers!
In our final season tournament that leads to State, our Boys and Girls teams have been awarded a 4th place seed. The Girls will host Lyndon on Monday at 7:00 pm. The Boys will host Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. If they win they will continue play on Thursday and Friday in Lyndon. Go Vikings!
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26th at 1:30 for a Community Pep Rally and State send off for our State Bound Wrestlers. Shelby Kesler will wrestle in Salina on Thursday and Friday. Nolan Parker, Caleb Lisk, Justice Dunbar and Jon Grame will wrestle in Hays on Thursday and Friday! Go Vikings!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 25 – Feb. 28, 2020
Tuesday, Feb. 25
ACT and ACT Workkeys – Juniors @ 8:15 a.m. in high school commons
KAY Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4 p.m.
HS Track & Field meeting today during Seminar in Room 215 (Mrs. Zerr’s old room) after Read-It. Anyone interested in going out for track this spring, including dual sport athletes need to attend.
Congratulations to the wrestlers over the weekend. Jon Grame and Justice Dunbar took 4th place, Caleb Lisk was 3rd place and Nolan Parker was the 285# Class 3-2-1A East Regional Champion. With that, MV will have 5 wrestlers going to state this week. Shelby will be in Salina on Thursday for the first ever KSHSAA Sanctioned Girls State Wrestling and the boys will be in Hays on Friday and Saturday. Good luck to all!
Next week baseball practice will be in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m.
There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up.
The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
ACT and ACT Workkeys Online Test
– FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
FFA Ag Mech. And Meat Judging @ Louisburg
Thursday, Feb. 27
H.S. Girls State Wrestling in Salina
ACT WorkKeys Online Test for Juniors – 12:30-3:30 p.m.
FCA Meeting during seminar
Friday, Feb. 28
H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays
Viking Sagas meet during seminar
Saturday, Mar. 1
Forensics @ Silver Lake
H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays
This week we celebrate Public Schools Week where Public Schools educate over 50.8 million students who learn from more than 3.2 million teachers and support staff. Public schools open their doors to every child regardless of their abilities, race, wealth, language, or country of origin. Strong Public Schools build the knowledge and skills young people need to be successful in the future.
We at Mission Valley are proud to provide our students the opportunity to be involved in the Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Forensics, Photography, etc.), Athletics, Daily Physical Education, FFA, FCCLA, KAY, SADD, Extra-Curricular activities such as Book Clubs, Gaming Club, etc), Community Service activities such as Viking Leaders, and many more.
Please join us in support of Public Schools!
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." -Chinese Proverb
It's a busy day at MV!
National FFA Week
JH Wrestling Herington Inv. 7th/8th @ Herington @ 4:00 pm
JH Quiz Bowl West Franklin Inv. JH @ West Franklin @ 4:30
HS Basketball vs. Riley County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley @ 4:45 pm
Hello vikings,
We have a HS Basketball game tomorrow against Riley County and the theme is neon. Make sure to come out and fill the student section to support your girls and boys basketball teams!! JV games start at 4:45 pm. Go Vikings!
The MVHS Wrestlers are taking orders for State Bound T-shirts ($15) and Hoodies ($23). Orders will close at 8 am Tuesday and will be ready Wednesday.
The store is up and ready for orders at
www.shopAP.net/store.
Mission Valley Forensics had a great day today! Sydney Gleason made finals & placed 5th in Humorous Solo. Ashlyn Fast made finals & brought home the gold placing 1st in Serious Solo! This also qualified Ashlyn for the 2nd time for State in May! Congratulations Girls!
Wow! What an awesome group of Seniors we recognized at the Basketball game last night. We wish them the best of luck in whatever their future holds!
Viking Wrestlers headed to State! Congrats go out to Nolan Parker (1st), Caleb Lisk (3rd), Justice Dunbar and Jon Grame (4th) at the 3-2-1A Regionals in Council Grove. State wrestling begins on Thursday @ Salina (Girls) and Hays (Boys).
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 21 – Feb. 28, 2020
Friday, Feb. 21
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 8:15 – 9 a.m. (Juniors)
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 9 – 9:45 a.m. (Juniors)
Viking SAGAS meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Rural Vista – 4:45 p.m. Senior Recognition Night.
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 10:30 a.m.
Seniors: If you have an unpaid balance with Jostens for graduation products, you need to pay on-line or bring you payment to the office ASAP so that we can inform Jostens that we have received your payment. In the past they have left the items with us until it was paid for. This year they are doing something different and they will not deliver the products until they receive your payment. They are planning to deliver the items to MV during the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions or are not sure if you have a balance please contact the high school office.
There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up.
The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
Saturday, Feb. 22
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
Forensics @ Osage City
Monday, Feb. 24
National FFA Week
H.S. Book Club meets during seminar
JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 1:30 p.m.
JH Quiz Bowl @ West Franklin – 4:30 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Riley Co. – 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
ACT and ACT Work Keys – Juniors @ 8:15 a.m. in high school commons
KAY Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
ACT and ACT Work Keys – FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
FFA Ag Mech. And Meat Judging @ Louisburg
We would like to cheer our HS Wrestlers on today as they compete at Regionals in Council Grove.
Tonight we will recognize our Seniors between the HS Girls & Boys Basketball games against Rural Vista. Don't forget it's Hawaiian night, so wear your best Hawaiian gear! Go Vikings!
It’s so fun to have Rosie Best-Cutrer, story teller here today for the Elementary. Thank you Rosie for coming and sharing.
Hello Vikings,
Tomorrow night we play Rural Vista at home, the theme for the game is Hawaiian so dress up in your grass skirts, coconut bras, leis, Hawaiian shirts, and come support your vikings!!
JH Wrestling is today @ Herington @ 4:00 pm.
Please help kick off 'National FFA Week' by joining the Mission Valley FFA tomorrow morning (Friday) for their 'Annual FFA Community Appreciation Breakfast' from 6:30 am - 8:30 am in the MV Ag Shop.
We love our Viking Leaders!!
The Elementary is Thankful for a great Principal! Today she made her way around with her Kindness Kart! Thank you Mrs. Johnston!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 20 – Feb. 21, 2020
Thursday., Feb. 20
FFA Chapter meeting during seminar
JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4 p.m.
Seniors: If you have an unpaid balance with Jostens for graduation products, you need to pay on-line or bring you payment to the office ASAP so that we can inform Jostens that we have received your payment. In the past they have left the items with us until it was paid for. This year they are doing something different and they will not deliver the products until they receive your payment. They are planning to deliver the items to MV during the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions or are not sure if you have a balance please contact the high school office.
There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up.
The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc.
Students who are interested in visiting Fort Riley, Kansas to learn more about the U.S. Army and Army National Guard need to see Mr. Hancock.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
Friday, Feb. 21
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 8:15 – 9 a.m. (Juniors)
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 9 – 9:45 a.m. (Juniors)
Viking SAGAS meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Rural Vista – 4:45 p.m. Senior Recognition Night.
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
Forensics @ Osage City
Congratulations to Maddie Widau and Will Blythe our Winter Royalty Queen and King. And to their court, Shelby, Sydney, Brooke, Jake, Caleb, and Nick. Congratulations!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 19 – Feb. 21, 2020
Wednesday., Feb. 19
Hutchinson Community College Rep. @ MV during lunch period
KAY officers meet during seminar
Congratulations to Shelby Kesler for qualifying for State Wrestling by placing 3rd at the Paola Regional. Shelby pinned 5 of the 6 girls that she wrestled with her only loss coming to the #1 girl in the State! Shelby will wrestle on Feb. 27th at Tony’s Event Center in Salina. This is the inaugural year for Girls State Wrestling. Good Luck, Shelby!
There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up.
The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc.
Students who are interested in visiting Fort Riley, Kansas to learn more about the U.S. Army and Army National Guard need to see Mr. Hancock.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
Thursday., Feb. 20
FFA Chapter meeting during seminar
JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 8:15 – 9 a.m. (Juniors)
ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 9 – 9:45 a.m. (Juniors)
Viking SAGAS meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Rural Vista – 4:45 p.m. Senior Recognition Night.
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
Forensics @ Osage City
This is FFA Week, and as always they conclude the week with an Appreciation Breakfast for the community. So mark your calendars for this Friday (Feb. 21) from 6:30-8:30 am for Pancakes, Toast, Eggs, Biscuits & Sausage. Everyone is Welcome!
Don’t miss out on a good game tonight as we conclude our Winter Royalty celebrations. We had a great Pep Rally to cheer us on to a win tonight! Go Vikings!
USD 330 is accepting bids for a Summer 2020 LED Lighting project. If you are interested in submitting a bid please contact William Clark (Supt.) @ 866-557-6686 or by email at bclark@mv330.org for details. Bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020.
Just a reminder: We will conclude our Winter Royalty on Tuesday with a pep assembly @ 2:45 and the crowning of King and Queen during half-time of the HS Boys basketball game. Go Vikings!
USD 330 Mission Valley is accepting applications for the following coaching positions:
*Head High School Track Coach
*Assistant High School Baseball Coach
*Head Cross Country Coach
*Assistant Cross Country Coach
*7-12 Head Cheer Coach
*7-12 Assistant Cheer Coach
Please contact USD 330 Mission Valley (866-557-6686) if your are interested in submitting an application.
Congratulations to Ashlyn Fast for her 3rd place finish and Morgan Campbell's 4th place finish in Prose yesterday at the Lyndon Forensics meet. Also, congratulations to Ashlyn for qualifying for State in May! Great Job!
Congratulations to Shelby Kesler for qualifying for State Wrestling by placing 3rd at the Paola Regional. Shelby pinned 5 of the 6 girls that she wrestled with her only loss coming to the #1 girl in the State! Shelby will wrestle on Feb. 27th at Tony’s Event Center in Salina! This is the inaugural year for Girls State Wrestling. Good Luck Shelby!
There was lots of sugar and excitement this afternoon at the Elementary Valentine parties.
Winter Royalty Activities continue today with the NHS Basketball Classic.
It's that time of year again. Pennies for Patients, conducted by the KAY organization. The campaign will run from Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Friday, Feb. 28. The classroom boxes will be collected on Friday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 28. Totals will be announced each Monday with the winners announced on Monday, March 2. The classroom with the highest total at the end of the two weeks wins a classroom party of their choice. Let's go Vikings, dig out your piggy banks for those pennies!
All Winter Royalty activities originally scheduled for yesterday, have been moved to Tuesday, February 18th.
Mission Valley did a great job and was well represented at the FCCLA Districts yesterday, here are the results:
Gabi Johnson is the new District Secretary!
Karlyn Gustin is the new District VP of STAR Events & State Officer Candidate (She will go through the state officer candidate selection on February 23rd-24th!
All seven of our STAR Event competitors qualified for State!
Karlyn--Say Yes to FCS--Gold
Kiki Widau & Paige Sims--Promote & Publicize FCCLA--Gold
Megan Deters--National Programs in Action--Gold
Gabi Johnson--Job Interview--Gold
Sydney Gleason--Sustainability Challenge--Top Silver
Isaac Tenbrink--Leadership--Top Silver
Way to go Vikings!
FCCLA hosted their District elections today at Mission Valley. We thank all those that braved the weather to come.
Today is the 100th day we have been in school this year. The first graders dressed the part as if they were 100! Check out the pictures! Especially Professor Coyle with his cane!
2020 MVHS Winter Royalty Candidates: Jake Benortham & Brooke Long, Will Blythe & Madison Widau, Nikolas Platt & Sydney Gleason, Caleb Lisk & Shelby Kesler. Reminder: The Winter Royalty festivities take place tomorrow, 2/13/20 during the game vs. Council Grove.
Congratulations to all our spellers at the County spelling bee and Great Job to Grace for her 1st place finish, and Spencer for his 2nd place win. Way to go!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 11 – Feb. 14, 2020
Spirit Week
- Tuesday – Dynamic Duo/Great Groups (PB&J/The Avengers/M&M’s)
- Wednesday – Meme Day – Come as your favorite meme character
- Thursday – Be My Valentine?
Seniors – Red
Juniors – Purple
Sophomores – Pink
Freshmen – White
8th grade – Red
7th grade – White
Staff – Pink
Friday – Love My Vikings! – Wear your favorite Viking Gear
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Wabaunsee Co. Spelling Bee @ MV – 1-3 p.m.
FFA Officers meet during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Wabaunsee “Yellow Out Night” – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:15 p.m.
All KAY members sign up on the bulletin board to work concessions on Feb. 18 or Sunday volleyball scorekeeping. A few members are also needed to organize and run the Pennies for Patients campaign. Stop by Mrs. McGann's if you have any questions on projects.
If you are interested in working at Maisie’s Pool in Eskridge this summer pick up a job application on the table in the commons. Completed applications need to be turned in to Mrs. Bohn (Rm. 126.
Students who are interested in visiting Fort Riley, Kansas to learn more about the U.S. Army and Army National Guard need to see Mr. Hancock.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
The After Prom Jersey Auction will be on Wednesday, Feb. 12th at 2:45 p.m.
Boys and girls jerseys will be auctioned. Make sure you bring money if you plan to bid. Players make sure to bring your jerseys!
Winter Royalty T-shirt order forms are due with your money by Friday. Order forms are on the table by the TV in the commons.
Guest Slips for the Winter Formal are available on the table in the high school commons. These need to be completed and returned to the office by Wed., Feb. 12th.
Chipotle is participating in a MV After Prom Fundraiser. Pick up a form on the table in the high school commons. Place an order at Chipotle’s on Feb. 17th between 4-8 p.m. and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Mission Valley After Prom Party. You must bring the form with you in order to MV to benefit from your purchase.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Spirit Week – Favorite Meme Day
FCCLA Elections @ MV (N. Gym & Elem. Library, Elem. Computer lab)
Basketball Jersey Auction – 2:45 p.m. in high school commons
JVCL meets during seminar
Thursday, Feb. 13
Spirit Week – Be My Valentine? Day
SADD/SAFE meets during seminar
JH FHJL Band Festival @ ESU – 3 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
H.S. Basketball makeup game @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:45 p.m.
Royalty ceremony during half-time of Var. boys game
Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Spirit Week – Love My Vikings Day
H.S. Girls Regional Wrestling @ Paola
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Marais des Cygnes – 4:45 p.m.
Here are the minutes of the Board of Education meeting last night. https://5il.co/cvx5 And the Special Board meeting https://5il.co/cvx6
We would like to wish our Mission Valley Spelling Bee winners Good Luck today at the County Spelling Bee. The winner here continues on to the State Spelling Bee. Go Vikings!
Hey Vikings! This is a very busy week, as we have 3 games!
On Tuesday, we play at Wabaunsee! The theme is YELLOW OUT to support suicide prevention.
On Thursday we have our Winter Royalty! We play Council Grove and our theme is JERSEY NIGHT!
Finally, on Friday we play Marais Des Cygnes Valley at home! Our theme is going to be "LOVE YOUR VIKINGS"! Wear your crimson and gold attire!
We have a schedule change for Winter Royalty next week. One of our candidates will be competing in Girls Regional Wrestling on Friday, so the crowning of King and Queen will be during half time of the HS boys basketball game on Thursday, February 13. The game Thursday is a make up game with Council Grove. Games start at 4:45 pm.
The game Friday will be against Marais des Cygnes Valley and will continue as scheduled. Go Vikings!
As we celebrate Spirit week, we would love for everyone to participate in Spirit Week with us.
Monday: Lazy Day - Roll out of bed and come to school (School Appropriate, of course)
Tuesday: Dynamic Duo/Great Groups - Dress up as classic combos like PB & J or the Avengers (you get the idea!)
Wednesday: Meme Day - Come as your favorite meme character
Thursday: Be My Valentine - Students wear these colors: PreK-2 = wear Red 3rd-6th = Purple 7th = White 8th = Red Freshman = White Sophomores = Pink Juniors = Purple Seniors = Red Staff = Pink Friday: Love My Vikings! Wear your favorite Viking Gear.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 8
Forensics @ Rossville – Lv. MV @ 6:15 a.m.
H.S. Wrestling @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m. – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
High School JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:30 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 10
Spirit Week
Monday – Lazy Day – Roll out of bed and come to school
Tuesday – Dynamic Duo/Great Groups (PB&J/The Avengers/M&M’s)
Wednesday – Meme Day – Come as your favorite meme character
Thursday – Be My Valentine?
Seniors – Red
Juniors – Purple
Sophomores – Pink
Freshmen – White
8th grade – Red
7th grade – White
Staff – Pink
Friday – Love My Vikings! – Wear your favorite Viking Gear
JH Quiz Bowl @ Council Grove – 4:30 p.m.
All KAY members sign up on the bulletin board to work concessions on Feb. 18 or Sunday volleyball scorekeeping. A few members are also needed to organize and run the Pennies for Patients campaign. Stop by Mrs. McGann's if you have any questions on projects.
If you are interested in working at Maisie’s Pool in Eskridge this summer pick up a job application on the table in the commons. Completed applications need to be turned in to Mrs. Bohn (Rm. 126.
Students who are interested in visiting Fort Riley, Kansas to learn more about the U.S. Army and Army National Guard need to see Mr. Hancock.
A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock.
ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times.
The After Prom Jersey Auction will be on Wednesday, Feb. 12th at 2:45 p.m.
Boys and girls jerseys will be auctioned. Make sure you bring money if you plan to bid. Players make sure to bring your jerseys!
H.S. basketball and wrestling picture orders can be picked up in the office between classes or during your lunch period.
Winter Royalty T-shirt order forms are due with your money by Friday. Order forms are on the table by the TV in the commons.
If you want to see your favorite teacher get a pie in their face, stop by the high school office this week and add money to Mr. Johnson’s, Mrs. McGann’s, Mr. Hysten’s, Mrs. Van Cleave’s or Mr. Packard’s jar on the office counter. All proceeds will go to Stu-Co to fund fun activities for students.
Guest Slips for the Winter Formal are available on the table in the high school commons. These need to be completed and returned to the office by Wed., Feb. 12th.
Chipotle is participating in a MV After Prom Fundraiser. Pick up a form on the table in the high school commons. Place an order at Chipotle’s on Feb. 17th between 4-8 p.m. and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Mission Valley After Prom Party. You must bring the form with you in order to MV to benefit from your purchase.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Spirit Week – Dynamic Duo/Great Groups Day
Wabaunsee Co. Spelling Bee @ MV – 1-3 p.m.
FFA Officers meet during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Wabaunsee “Yellow Out Night” – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Spirit Week – Favorite Meme Day
FCCLA Elections @ MV
Basketball Jersey Auction – 2:45 p.m. in high school commons
JVCL meets during seminar
Thursday, Feb. 13
Spirit Week – Be My Valentine? Day
SADD/SAFE meets during seminar
JH FHJL Band Festival @ ESU – 3 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
H.S. Basketball makeup game @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:45 p.m.
Royalty ceremony during half-time of Var. boys game
Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Spirit Week – Love My Vikings Day
H.S. Girls Regional Wrestling @ Paola
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Marais des Cygnes – 4:45 p.m.
We have a schedule change for Winter Royalty next week. Due to Shelby Kesler, one of our candidates, competing in Girls Regional Wrestling on Friday, the crowning of King and Queen will be during half time of the HS boys basketball game on Thursday, February 13. The game Thursday is a make up game with Council Grove. Games start at 4:45 pm.
The game Friday will be against Marais des Cygnes Valley and will continue as scheduled.
Go Vikings!
Mission Valley HS Forensics team had a great day today! Maranda Kealy placed 2nd in Poetry and 4th in Serious Solo. Tyler Coursen place 4th in Poetry. Also, congratulations go out to Maranda Kealy for qualifying for State in Poetry! Go Vikings!
Congratulations to MVHS Wrestlers on their performance at Silver Lake today! Nolan Parker took 1st. Shelby Kesler placed 2nd in the Girls division while Justice Dunbar placed 5th. Caleb Lisk and Colby Hinck took 6th and Laken Lewis placed 3rd in JV.
Group skills training on 'Academics and Life Skills' for students grades 7-12 starting 3/2/20. This group will meet in Mr. Hancock's office (specific times to be announced). If you are interested in self-improvement in school or life, please contact Mr. Hancock & get signed up!
We have a schedule change for Winter Royalty next week. Due to Shelby Kesler, one of our candidates, competing in Girls Regional Wrestling on Friday, the crowning of King and Queen will be during half time of the boys HS basketball game on Thursday. The game Thursday is a make up game with Council Grove. Games start at 4:45 pm.
Next week is Winter Royalty and we would love for everyone to participate in Spirit Week with us.
Monday: Lazy Day - Roll out of bed and come to school (School Appropriate, of course)
Tuesday: Dynamic Duo/Great Groups - Dress up as classic combos like PB & J or the Avengers (you get the idea!)
Wednesday: Meme Day - Come as your favorite meme character
Thursday: Be My Valentine - Students wear these colors:
PreK-2 = wear Red
3rd-6th = Purple
7th = White
8th = Red
Freshman = White
Sophomores = Pink
Juniors = Purple
Seniors = Red
Staff = Pink
Friday: Love My Vikings! Wear your favorite Viking Gear.
Just a reminder that if you wanted to order from the PTO Fan Gear Catalog, orders are due next Friday, Feb.14th. This is a fundraiser for our PTO which supports activities throughout our classrooms and school. Thank you for your support! Go Vikings! https://5il.co/b1ii
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 7 – Feb. 8, 2020
Friday, Feb. 7
Poultry Judging @ Paola
KAY officers to Manhattan – Lv. MV @ 7:15 a.m. and return around 3 p.m.
Viking Sagas meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family Schools – 4:45 p.m.
The After Prom Jersey Auction will be on Wednesday, Feb. 12th at 2:45 p.m.
Boys and girls jerseys will be auctioned. Make sure you bring money if you plan to bid. Players make sure to bring your jerseys!
H.S. basketball and wrestling picture orders can be picked up in the office between classes or during your lunch period.
Winter Royalty T-shirt order forms are due with your money by Friday. Order forms are on the table by the TV in the commons.
If you want to see your favorite teacher get a pie in their face, stop by the high school office this week and add money to Mr. Johnson’s, Mrs. McGann’s, Mr. Hysten’s, Mrs. Van Cleave’s or Mr. Packard’s jar on the office counter. All proceeds will go to Stu-Co to fund fun activities for students.
Guest Slips for the Winter Formal are available on the table in the high school commons. These need to be completed and returned to the office by Wed., Feb. 12th.
Chipotle is participating in a MV After Prom Fundraiser. Pick up a form on the table in the high school commons. Place an order at Chipotle’s on Feb. 17th between 4-8 p.m. and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Mission Valley After Prom Party. You must bring the form with you in order to MV to benefit from your purchase.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Forensics @ Rossville
H.S. Wrestling @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m. – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
High School JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:30 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 10
Spirit Week
Monday – Lazy Day – Roll out of bed and come to school
Tuesday – Dynamic Duo/Great Groups (PB&J/The Avengers/M&M’s)
Wednesday – Meme Day – Come as your favorite meme character
Thursday – Be My Valentine?
Seniors – Red
Juniors – Purple
Sophomores – Pink
Freshmen – White
8th grade – Red
7th grade – White
Staff – Pink
Friday – Love My Vikings! – Wear your favorite Viking Gear
JH Quiz Bowl @ Council Grove – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Spirit Week – Dynamic Duo/Great Groups Day
Wabaunsee Co. Spelling Bee @ MV – 1-3 p.m.
FFA Officers meet during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Wabaunsee “Yellow Out Night” – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Spirit Week – Favorite Meme Day
FCCLA Elections @ MV
Basketball Jersey Auction – 2:45 p.m. in high school commons
JVCL meets during seminar
Thursday, Feb. 13
Spirit Week – Be My Valentine? Day
SADD/SAFE meets during seminar
JH FHJL Band Festival @ ESU – 3 p.m.
H.S. Basketball makeup game @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:45 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Spirit Week – Love My Vikings Day
H.S. Girls Regional Wrestling @ Paola
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Marais des Cygnes – 4:45 p.m.
Royalty ceremony during half-time of Var. boys game
MVHS Girls & Boys Basketball hosts Cornerstone tonight with JV Girls tipping off in the main gym @ 4:45, followed by V Girls & then V Boys. The JV Boys will play in the auxiliary gym @ approx. 6:00.
Good Luck Vikings!
We want to wish our HS Quiz Bowl team the best of luck today at Regional's in Alma! If they place they will compete next weekend at State!
Beau Throckmorton
Gabe Goldsmith
Lexi Studabaker
Hannah Foster
Nolan Parker
Maranda Kealy
Go Vikings!!!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 5 – Feb. 8, 2020
Wednesday, Feb. 5
FCCLA STAR Events in Frankfort. Bus leaves MV @ 6:30 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m.
NCKTC Rep. @ MV during seminar
If you want to see your favorite teacher get a pie in their face, stop by the high school office this week and add money to Mr. Johnson’s, Mrs. McGann’s, Mr. Hysten’s, Mrs. Van Cleave’s or Mr. Packard’s jar on the office counter. All proceeds will go to Stu-Co to fund fun activities for students.
Wrestling Update: Shelby Kesler is currently Ranked 5th in the state for girls All classes, and Jon Grame and Nolan Parker are both ranked 6th in their respective weight classes.
Guest Slips for the Winter Formal are available on the table in the high school commons. These need to be completed and returned to the office by Wed., Feb. 12th.
Chipotle is participating in a MV After Prom Fundraiser. Pick up a form on the table in the high school commons. Place an order at Chipotle’s on Feb. 17th between 4-8 p.m. and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Mission Valley After Prom Party. You must bring the form with you in order to MV to benefit from your purchase.
Thursday, Feb. 6
FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
Scholars Bowl Regionals – TBA
Friday, Feb. 7
Poultry Judging @ Paola
KAY officers to Manhattan – Lv. MV @ 7:15 a.m. and return around 3 p.m.
Viking Sagas meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family Schools – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Forensics @ Rossville
H.S. Wrestling @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m. – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
High School JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:30 a.m.
ESPN Game Day live @ MV tonight. As the Vikings host Madison Bulldogs
MV girls win 49-44
If you happen to have lost your phone please contact Jeannie Browning to identify it. Thank you.
Congratulations to our Winter Royalty Candidates! King and Queen will be crowned at half-time of the HS boys game on February 14, 2020.
We are so proud of our JH Quiz Bowl teams. 8th graders placed 2nd in their division and 7th graders placed 3rd in their division at their meet last night in Lyndon! Way to go Vikings!
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Monday, February 10th at 6:00 pm at the District Office in Eskridge. https://5il.co/cqqs Followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. https://5il.co/cqqr
We have a home HS Basketball game tonight at 4:45 against Madison. Remember we are celebrating the USA so wear your Red, White & Blue! Go Vikings!
Hey Vikings! This week we have two home games! On Tuesday we play Madison and the theme is USA! Wear red, white, and blue!
On Friday we play against Cornerstone, and the theme is HIPPIES! Wear tie dye. sunglasses, and headbands/bandanas!
We would love to see everyone come out this week and support your Vikings!
After Prom will be hosting a fundraiser on Monday, February 17 at Chipotle. Show them the flyer or a picture of the flyer and 33% of the sale comes back to After Prom. https://5il.co/cqd4
JH Quiz Bowl is this afternoon @ 4:30 at Lyndon! Go Vikings!
February 3-7 is designated as School Counseling Week and highlights the impact they have in helping students achieve success.
Did you know that in the last two years the number of school counselors has increased from 1,167 counselors to 1,299 in Kansas?
With the emphasis on Social and Emotional well being counselors encourage and support students to make good choices. In addition, they focus on academics and help assist in student career development.
We are thankful for Jamey Hancock, Katie Burnett and Mary Masilionis for their support and encouragement in helping our students succeed! Thank You!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 1 – Feb. 8, 2020
Congratulations to the following seniors who are the 2020 Winter Royalty candidates:
Jake Benortham, Will Blythe, Caleb Lisk, Nick Platt, Sydney Gleason, Shelby Kesler, Brooke Long and Maddie Widau.
Forensics students will be competing @ McClouth on Saturday, Feb. 1. Students must be at the school @ 5:00 a.m. If you haven’t signed up for next week’s meet at Rossville, come do so ASAP!
The date for the Percy Jackson series party has been set for Mach 18th. Remember to get the Read n Quizzes taken as soon as possible. For those 7-12 graders who have not yet read them many are available in the library. Those who need to refresh their memories before taking a test or retest may also check out books.
On Monday, February 3rd, we will be having an informational meeting for the upcoming spring trap league. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Hoelting's room. If you cannot be there, and are interested in being on the trap team, please let Mrs. Hoelting know.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Grades 5-8 Band to Holton Music Festival – Lv. MV @ 6 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2
-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
- Golden Girls Dance Clinic @ MV – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3
National FBLA Week
National School Counseling Week
Trap Shoot Meeting during seminar in Mrs. Hoeltings classroom
JH Quiz Bowl @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Madison – 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
FCCLA STAR Events in Frankfort. Bus leaves MV @ 6:30 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m.
NCKTC Rep. @ MV during seminar
Thursday, Feb. 6
FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m.
Scholars Bowl Regionals – TBA
Friday, Feb. 7
Poultry Judging @ Paola
KAY officers to Manhattan – Lv. MV @ 7:15 a.m. and return around 3 p.m.
Viking Sagas meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family Schools – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Forensics @ Rossville
H.S. Wrestling @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m. – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m.
High School JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:30 a.m.
We had several students attend District KMEA Elementary Honor Choir at Junction City Middle School on Saturday. Great Job!
Congrats to MV Wrestlers Sat. as Shelby Kesler took 3rd @ WR w/a 1st round pin in the finals. The boys competed at JC where Jon Grame & Nolan Parker took 3rd & Caleb Lisk took 4th. All MV Wrestlers will compete @ Silver Lake Sat, Feb. 8th!
In the boys game...Vikings fall to thd Tigers by a score of 44-32.
Congratulations to the Lady Vikings for their 33-31 victory over the Lady Tigers from Lyndon.
On 1/29/2020, MVHS hosted the Social Media and Suicide Awareness/Prevention presentations. We had a little over 80 members of our community show up to learn about the negative aspects of social media, as well as learn the symptoms associated with suicide. Videos (by speaker segment) will soon become available and posted on the MV District website for all to be able to access.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2020
Join us in supporting our Chiefs this week.
Red Friday – wear red or Chiefs gear.
Friday, Jan. 31
Advisory meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:15 p.m.
The date for the Percy Jackson series party has been set for Mach 18th. Remember to get the Read n Quizzes taken as soon as possible. For those 7-12 graders who have not yet read them many are available in the library. Those who need to refresh their memories before taking a test or retest may also check out books.
If you are a 9-12th grader who wants to be a pen pal to a student in Indonesia, let Mrs. Spoon know. There will be an Indonesia pen pal meeting Friday morning @ 7:45 a.m.
On Monday, February 3rd, we will be having an informational meeting for the upcoming spring trap league. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Hoelting's room. If you cannot be there, and are interested in being on the trap team, please let Mrs. Hoelting know.
Sunday, Feb. 2
-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
- Golden Girls Dance Clinic @ MV – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3
National FBLA Week
National School Counseling Week
Trap Shoot Meeting during seminar
JH Quiz Bowl @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Madison – 4:45 p.m.
HS Basketball plays tonight at Lyndon @ 4:45! Go Vikings!
KSDE's Safety Specialist John Calvert provided a strong & thoughtful message about self-worth, purpose, suicide awareness, & social media insight to the 6-12th graders. John's approach had the students laughing, listening intently & learning. #vikingpride #positivechange
There will be a Pre-School Screening on March 26th for children 3-5 that reside in the district. Each screening should take approximately 1 hour. To schedule a screening, please contact Bailey Becker at 8665576686 option 4 or email at bbecker@mv330.org.
We are thankful for Bruce Schlesener and Elvin VanMeter who take time to educate our students on Hunter Safety. They are offering a class on Saturday, March 21 from 8:00-5:00 pm. There is an online part that must be completed before March 21. Registration deadline is March 10. Class is limited to 40. For more information please contact Bruce or Elvin. https://5il.co/cnak
HS Winter Formal - February 15, 2020 from 7-10 pm. Cost: $2.00/person. Food & Beverages will be provided. If you would like to bring an outside date, permission slips are in the office and must be submitted by February 13, 2020.
Thank you to our Staff and Board Members, Clipper, Jake, Mistina and Tuff, who made it out for the Bagels with the Board this morning! We had a great turnout and look forward to many more.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2020
Join us in supporting our Chiefs this week.
Winning Wednesday – represent Kansas City and wear any KC gear
Tailgate Thursday – wear a hat and/or sunglasses
Red Friday – wear red or Chiefs gear.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
Mental Health Community Mtg. @ MV – 7 p.m.
Play practice from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. tonight. It will be the only one this week.
Congratulations to Shelby Kesler and Nolan Parker as they have both been announced as State ranked in Class 3,2,1A in their respective weight classes. Shelby is currently ranked 5th while Nolan is ranked 6th. Great job!
On Monday, February 3rd, we will be having an informational meeting for the upcoming spring trap league. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Hoelting's room. If you cannot be there, and are interested in being on the trap team, please let Mrs. Hoelting know.
Thursday, Jan. 30
“Real Men Sing” at Bethany College in Lindsborg – Lv. MV @ 6 a.m. / Return around 5 p.m.
High School Scholars Bowl @ Central Hts. – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Advisory meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2
-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
- Golden Girls Dance Clinic @ MV – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3
National FBLA Week
National School Counseling Week
Trap Shoot Meeting during seminar
JH Quiz Bowl @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Madison – 4:45 p.m.
MV Varsity Boys dominate West Franklin with 31 pt. win, 59-28. Great win for the Vikes!
Please join us at MV on Wednesday, January 29th at 6 p.m. for information from KSDE about the dangers of social media and then at 7 p.m. for a community engagement discussion on suicide awareness, prevention & interventions. There will be child care and concessions available.
Great Job to the Lady Vikings with their win over West Franklin, 39-31!!! Next game is this Friday at Lyndon.
Congratulations to our top Spelling Bee Winners!
1st Grace J.
2nd Rachel G.
3rd Ian D.
4th Taryn C.
5th Carson S.
6th Karlyn A.
7th Devin R.
8th Spencer B.
9th Paige Kibbee
10th Carson D.
11th Conner H.
Great Job! Go Vikings!!!
So proud of our 4th -8th grade Spelling Bee students and judges! It takes guts to perform in front of a large group of parents and students.
Congratulations to Shelby Kesler and Nolan Parker as they have both been announced as State ranked in Class 3,2,1A in their respective weight classes. Shelby is currently ranked 5th while Nolan is ranked 6th. Great Job!
As we celebrate Spirit Week for the Chiefs, and Tyreek Tuesday- wear anything cheetah, we had to post one of our own - Darby Beam, all decked out in her Cheetah prints!
Tuesday, we will makeup the HS BB games at West Franklin with JV Girls beginning @ 4:00; JV Boys @ 5:15: V Girls @ 6:30 & V Boys @ 8:00. Start times are approx. as JV games will run 6 min. qtrs. and Var. games will run 8 min. qtrs. Safe travels and ‘Good Luck Vikings’!
1/29/20 from 6-8pm KSDE is presenting on the negative effects of social media & the WabCo Sheriff, Crosswinds MH, Hearts (501c), & local presenters are talking about suicide awareness/prevention. Family Service & Guidance, Stormont-Vail Behavioral Health, Crosswinds and DCF will have information tables available. FREE DAYCARE provided by MVHS StuCo. BEVERAGE & SNACKS ONSITE, SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS! SHARE!
"Yellow Out" T-Shirts for the 2/11/20 game against Alma! Drop off payment at MVHS office by 1/31/20 & get your shirt early. Wear it & get free admission into the game. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVLYOpnG__s0E_tAbPIS-d3f6aUb1-nRp4MROiaS9RiVLPRQ/viewform #VikingPride
Our Junior High Quiz Bowl team has a meet today at Chase County at 4:30. We wish them luck! Go Vikings!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 27 – Jan. 31, 2020
Monday, Jan. 27
H.S. Book Club meets during seminar
JH Quiz Bowl @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m.
Washburn University Rep. @ MV during seminar
Join us in supporting our Chiefs this week...
Mahomes Monday - wear your hair in a headband or wear your hair in a mohawk
Tyreek Tuesday - wear anything cheetah
Winning Wednesday - represent Kansas City and wear any KC gear
Tailgate Thursday - wear a hat and/or sunglasses
Red Friday - wear red or Chiefs gear
Congratulations to the following wrestlers from their meet at Council Grove on Friday. Great job!:
Caleb Lisk 5-0 1st
Nolan Parker 5-0 1st
Jon Grame 5-0 1st
Justice Dunbar 2-1 2nd
Colbey Hinck 4-1 2nd
Laken Lewis 1-4 5th
Final results from Wrestling at Rock Creek on Friday:
Shelby Kesler 1st place with 26 team points !!!!
She beat the 5th and 6th ranked wrestlers in the state. Well done!
Congrats to the MV Vikings for taking 2nd place at the FHL tournament. For the second year in a row, the Vikings have finished as League Tournament Runner-up and congratulations to the Lady Vikes on their 3rd place finish at the Flint Hills League Tournament. Great job to our players, cheerleaders, dance team, students and patrons!!!
Tuesday, Jan. 28
MV Spelling Bee – 1 p.m.
KAY Chapter Mtg. during seminar
7th Grade Book Club meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball vs. W. Franklin in Pomona – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar
Mental Health Community Mtg. @ MV – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30
“Real Men Sing” at Bethany College in Lindsborg – Lv. MV @ 6 a.m. / Return around 5 p.m.
High School Scholars Bowl @ Central Hts. – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Advisory meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Congratulations to our HS Sports Teams this weekend with impressive wins!
Congratulations to the following wrestlers from their meet at Council Grove on Friday. Great job!:
Caleb Lisk 5-0 1st
Nolan Parker 5-0 1st
Jon Grame 5-0 1st
Justice Dunbar 2-1 2nd
Colbey Hinck 4-1 2nd
Laken Lewis 1-4 5th
Final results from Wrestling at Rock Creek on Friday:
Shelby Kesler 1st place with 26 team points !!!!
She beat the 5th and 6th ranked wrestlers in the state. Well done!
Congrats to the MV Vikings for taking 2nd place at the FHL tournament. For the second year in a row, the Vikings have finished as League Tournament Runner-up and congratulations to the Lady Vikes on their 3rd place finish at the Flint Hills League Tournament. Great job to our players, cheerleaders, dance team, students and patrons!!!
Congrats to the MV Vikings for taking 2nd place at the FHL tournament. For the second year in a row, the Vikings have finished as League Tournament Runner-up! Great job to our players, cheerleaders, dance team, students and patrons!!!
Good times and GREAT Students! Rocking at the FHL Tournaments..Go Vikings!
Congratulations to the Lady Vikes on their 3rd place finish at the Flint Hills League Tournament.
Good Luck to the Lady Vikings & Viking basketball teams this afternoon/evening as the girls play for 3rd & the boys play for the Championship at the Flint Hills League Tournament in Emporia! Win or lose, let’s support our kids and show MV class! Go Vikings!
MV wrestlers took 4th @ CG w/Nolan Parker, Jon Grame & Caleb Lisk placing 1st & Colbey Hinck & Justice Dunbar placing 2nd. Shelby Kessler placed 1st @ Rock Creek as she pinned each opponent, including the 5th & 6th ranked girls in the State! Congrats MV Wrestling!
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 24 – Jan. 25, 2020
Friday, Jan. 24
Viking Saga meets during seminar
High School boys wrestling @ Council Grove – 2 p.m. Bus will leave MV @ 10:45 a.m.
High School girls wrestling @ Rock Creek – Van will leave MV @ 12:30 p.m.
H.S. Girls Basketball @ Emporia (Flint Hills Shoot Out) – 3 p.m.
H.S. Boys basketball @ Emporia (Flint Hills Shoot Out) – 4:30 p.m.
Students- We will be offering a Pep Bus for students to go support our HS Boys and Girls BB teams this Friday. There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside the HS office. There is also a BLUE parent permission sheet that must be signed by your parents and turned into the office by 8 a.m. Friday morning to be able to ride the bus.
Since you will be leaving school early students must be in good standing, you cannot be failing any classes nor missing any assignments. This is a privilege to
get this opportunity.
STUDENTS that ride the pep bus MUST ride home on the bus unless you are signed out at the game by your parent. The theme for Friday night will be VIKING NATION - wear your CRIMSON (red) and GOLD.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Flint Hill Basketball Shoot Out @ Emporia – TBA
Monday, Jan. 27
H.S. Book Club meets during seminar
JH Quiz Bowl @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m.
Washburn University Rep. @ MV during seminar
Tuesday, Jan. 28
MV Spelling Bee – 1 p.m.
KAY Chapter Mtg. during seminar
7th Grade Book Club meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball vs. W. Franklin in Pomona – 4:45 p.m.
USD 330 Mission Valley Schools will have a 2 hr delay today (Friday, January 24th, 2020).
Next Friday, January 31st we play HS Basketball at Lyndon. The Lyndon Lions Club will be hosting a Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper from 4:30-7:30. It is a freewill donation that goes to support Lions Club programs, such as the Lions Club State Band, the Lyndon Library, Lyndon Scouts, Leader Dogs and the Eye Glasses Program. The Dinner will be held in the Lyndon High School cafeteria.
There will be a Golden Girls Dance Clinic February 2 from 1:30-3:00 pm. (Please note the flyer date is incorrect. The date is February 2nd) Dancers will perform at halftime of the Boys game on February 7th. Cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Please register by Friday, January 24. https://5il.co/cg33
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 22 – Jan. 25, 2020
Wednesday, Jan. 22
NHS Mtg. @ 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Spoon’s classroom
Mission Valley Spelling Bee @ 1 p.m.
FCCLA Chpt. Meeting during seminar
ACC Coordinator at MV – 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Play practice from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Students- We will be offering a Pep Bus for students to go support our HS Boys and Girls BB teams this Friday and possibly Saturday. There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside the HS office. There is also a BLUE parent permission sheet that must be signed by your parents and turned into the office by Thursday to be able to ride the bus.
Since you will be leaving school early students must be in good standing, you cannot be failing any classes nor missing any assignments. This is a privilege to
get this opportunity.
BAND and CHEERLEADERS you DO NOT need to sign up or get permission slips. Your sponsors will have your attendance sheet.
STUDENTS that ride the pep bus MUST ride home on the bus.
The theme for Friday night will be VIKING NATION (like Chief Nation) wear your CRIMSON (red) and GOLD.
Thursday, Jan. 23
FFA Ag Symposium in Salina
SADD/SAFE meet during seminar
8th Grade Book Club meets during seminar
H.S. Scholars Bowl @ Holton – 4 p.m. Van will leave MV @ 2 p.m. and return around 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24
Viking Saga meets during seminar
High School wrestling @ Council Grove – 2 p.m. Bus will leave MV @ 12 p.m.
H.S. Girls Basketball @ Emporia (Flint Hills Shoot Out) – 3 p.m.
H.S. Boys basketball @ Emporia (Flint Hills Shoot Out) – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Flint Hill Basketball Shoot Out @ Emporia - TBA
The HS will be taking a Pep Bus to the games on Friday afternoon. Students need to have a permission slip turned into the office by 9:00 am on Friday morning.
Mr. Johnson MUST HAVE THE SIGNED SHEET. You will not be able to ride the bus if you try and have a parent call in on Friday. If you ride the pep bus you are required to ride the bus back to Mission Valley and will not be allowed to ride home with another student or other parents.
If you ride the pep bus your attendance will be counted as a school activity. The school is sponsoring the opportunity. IF you choose to have your parents call in and excuse you to go to the game it will count as an excused absence, but is not exempt.
Remember, the Pep Bus will be leaving at 1:30 p.m. you will need $3.00 for admission to the game and then any extra money for concessions. The bus will not stop on the way back.
THEME is "VIKING NATION" come dressed in the Crimson and GOLD
REMINDER: January 29, 2020 from 6pm-8pm MVHS, KSDE, Wabco Sheriff, Crosswinds, & other MH agencies are presenting on the negative effects of social media & suicide awareness/prevention. FREE DAYCARE IS PROVIDED. BEVERAGE & SNACKS ONSITE, SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS! SHARE!!! SHARE!!!
There will still be a Special Board of Education meeting tonight (January 22nd) at Mission Valley @ 7 p.m. in the 7-12 library. The agenda can be viewed at www.mv330.org.
Due to slick roads, USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session today (January 22nd) All activities are cancelled. Go Vikings!!!!
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week: Please take time to talk to your students and children about mental health, college/career readiness, academic success, and character development. These topics will be brought to the students attention throughout the week.
The West Franklin BB games that were postponed last Friday, have been rescheduled for Tues, Jan. 28 @ WFHS in Pomona. JV Girls begin @ 4:00, followed by JV Boys, V Girls and V Boys. Please adjust your calendars!
Congratulations to our High School Basketball Teams on their wins yesterday in the Flint Hills Shootout! You can find updated brackets here: https://5il.co/cdzr https://5il.co/cdzt
#3 MVHS Boys BB defeats #6 Osage City. Boys will play at 4:30 Friday. Congrats Vikings!!!
Congrats to #6 seed MVHS Girls on upset of #3 Council Grove! Girls will play Friday @ 3:00.
Tonight's theme for the games in Emporia for the Flint Hills Shoot Out is "White Out" Wear all white clothes and show your "Viking Spirit!" Go Vikings!
Order "Yellow Out" T-Shirts for #suicideawareness at the 2/11/20 basketball game against Alma! On the form it asks which community you are from. Can pick up @ game. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVLYOpnG__s0E_tAbPIS-d3f6aUb1-nRp4MROiaS9RiVLPRQ/viewform
#VikingPride
Here is the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting on January 22, 2020.
Congratulations to our HS Wrestlers who placed in the St. Mary's Invitational Meet yesterday. MV placed 7th out of 14 teams! Nolan Parker placed 1st. Shelby Kesler, Caleb Lisk, Justice Dunbar, Jon Grame, & Colby Hinck all placed 2nd in their weight groups and Laken Lewis took 4th. Great Job Vikings!!!
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 @ 7 p.m. in the 7-12 Library at Mission Valley.
The Flint Hills Shootout Basketball Tourney begins tomorrow (Monday) with the MVHS Girls playing @ 3:00 followed by the Boys @ 4:30p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia. Please see the Mission Valley website for the brackets. Good Luck Vikings!
JH Wrestling practice begins tomorrow from 4:30-5:45pm. This Tu-Fr practices will be @ 6 am. Bring physical, concussion & emergency contact forms if you were not out for a fall or winter sport.
Reminder....USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session tomorrow (January 20, 2020) due to In-Service. School will resume on Tuesday (January 21, 2020)--Go VIKINGS!
Notice of Special Board of Education Meeting---There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 @ 7 p.m. in the 7-12 Library at Mission Valley.
Jr. High Wrestling practice will begin Mon. Jan. 20 at 4:30 pm until 5:45pm. Then 6 am practices for the rest of next week. If you haven’t done a fall or winter sport then make sure to bring the following signed forms: Physical, Concussion and Insurance/Emergency Contact forms. Go Vikes!
The Freshmen class built models and tested different variables of pendulums in Math 1 yesterday.
Attached are the HS Brackets for the Flint Hills Shoot Out in Emporia next week. Girls play Monday at 3:00 pm. Boys play Monday at 4:30 pm. https://5il.co/cczm https://5il.co/cczm
REMINDER: January 29, 2020 from 6pm-8pm MVHS, KSDE, Wabco Sheriff, Crosswinds, & other MH agencies are presenting on the negative effects of social media & suicide awareness/prevention. DAYCARE IS PROVIDED FOR FREE, THERE WILL BE EITHER PIZZA OR SANDWICHES AS WELL. Hope2CU!!!!
No School tomorrow, January 17th. Due to the predicted winter mix, school and all activities are cancelled.
The Mission Valley/Council Grove HS Basketball game from last Friday (1/10/2020) has been rescheduled for February 13, 2020 @ 4:45 pm @ Mission Valley.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 15 – Jan. 17, 2020
Wed., Jan. 15
Special assembly during seminar
FFA Speech Contest @ Spring Hill
Math Relay @ Osage City – Lv. @ 9 a.m. / Return around 2 p.m.
Play auditions today at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 16
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
SADD/Safe Meet during seminar
Short Softball meeting in the commons at the beginning of seminar
Wabaunsee Co. Conservation Mtg. @ MV (commons) 5-9 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 17
Jr. High Pep Rally during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ West Franklin – 4:45 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 18
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
H.S. Wrestling @ St. Marys – 9 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 20
NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day
FHL Basketball Tournament @ Emporia – TBA
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Stu-Co meets during seminar
We had a great High School Pep Rally this afternoon with lots of activity by the students.
Board Members Leading for Success
January is School Board Recognition Month, and it's a great opportunity to say thank you to the Mission Valley Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our community.
Our board of education includes Clinton Lambotte, Clipper Goodrich, Jon Deters, Jim Rudeen, Tuff Stevenson, Jake Durkes and Mistina Kraus.
These seven community leaders volunteer hundreds of hours attending meetings, reading reports and discussing plans and programs to support educational achievement.
“Our board members develop policies and make complex decisions that shape the future of our education system. They are accountable for our annual budget, students, employees and buildings.
A board member’s responsibility goes far behind the monthly meeting, however.
“They also meet with legislators and other policy makers to advocate for our schools to make sure every child has access to an excellent education. We are grateful to have this opportunity to formally say ‘thank you’ to each of them.”
Mission Valley encourages the entire community to thank a school board member, not only this month but throughout the entire year.
So, don't forget to thank our Mission Valley Board of Education members.
You may find last night's Board of Education Meeting Minutes here: https://5il.co/c9tv
Hello Vikings,
This week we have two basketball games.
Tuesday 1/14, we play Northern Heights at home. Mission Valley students and fans find your inner Cowboy and come to the game dressed up as cowboys, some ideas to dress up are cowboy hats, boots jeans, belts.
Friday we travel to West Franklin. The theme for that game is White Out, wear all white clothes! Let’s show some Viking pride!!
Go Vikes!
Remember that HS Winter Sport Pictures are tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3:00. HS Wrestlers & Basketball Players need to bring uniforms, Lifetouch envelope and check payable to ‘Lifetouch’ if ordering!
Due to MV schools being cancelled today, we will make up the JH first round BB tourney games on Tuesday at Lyndon. The ‘A’ girls will play at 4:30 and will be the Home team, while the ‘A’ Boys will play at 5:45 and will be the Away team. Good Luck Vikings!
Due to icy side roads and potential for dangerous travel in the morning...USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session on Monday, January 13th. All activities and events are cancelled for tomorrow. The JH basketball game will be rescheduled. Go Vikings!!!
No School Tomorrow:
Due to extremely icy side roads and the additional potential for dangerous travel conditions in the morning. USD #330 Mission Valley will not have school tomorrow, Monday, January 13. The Junior High Basketball Tournament games scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled.
Mission Valley HS/JH
Daily Announcements
Jan. 13 – Jan. 17, 2020
Mon., Jan. 13
Softball meeting during seminar in the commons
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
Tues., Jan. 14
FFA Officers meet during seminar
Winter Sports Pictures – 3 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. N. Hts. – 4:45 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 15
Special assembly during seminar
FFA Speech Contest @ Spring Hill
Thurs., Jan. 16
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
SADD/Safe Meet during seminar
Wabaunsee Co. Conservation Mtg. @ MV (commons) 5-9 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 17
Jr. High Pep Rally during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ West Franklin – 4:45 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 18
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
H.S. Wrestling @ St. Marys – 9 a.m.
As school let out today we were amazed and thankful for a couple of our High School students who were roaming the parking lot clearing ice covered car windows. Although they were dressed for their games tonight, we thank Dawson Logan and Justice Dunbar for going above and beyond and are thankful for their kind act.
The Burlington Wrestling Invitational scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to weather concerns. A reschedule date is being looked at. Thanks!
Due to deteriorating weather conditions USD 330 Mission Valley Schools will be dismissing at 2 p.m. this afternoon (January 10, 2020)
The high school basketball games tonight (Jan. 10th, 2020) vs Council Grove have been cancelled. All after school activities and practices for tonight are also cancelled. GO VIKINGS!!!!
The Junior High Basketball Teams will play in their League Tournament starting next Monday at Chase County. The boys are a #7 seed and play at 5:15 in the North Gym against Lyndon.
The girls are a #1 see and play Central Heights at 6:30 in the North Gym.
Go Vikings!!!
Girls Bracket: https://5il.co/c7de
Boys Bracket: https://5il.co/c7dd
Just a reminder the High School Basketball teams play Council Grove tonight at Mission Valley @ 4:45 pm. The theme for tonight is: Support the USA and wear red, white and blue.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 10 – Jan. 17, 2020
Fri., Jan. 10
No Viking Sagas
Pep Rally – 3:00 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:45 p.m.
The theme for Friday’s basketball game is Support the USA. Wear red, white and blue.
There will be a short softball meeting on Monday in the high school commons during seminar.
Sat., Jan. 11
H.S. Wrestling at Burlington – 9 a.m.
Mon., Jan. 13
Softball meeting during seminar in the commons
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
Tues., Jan. 14
FFA Officers meet during seminar
Winter Sports Pictures – 3 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. N. Hts. – 4:45 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 15
Special assembly during seminar
FFA Speech Contest @ Spring Hill
Thurs., Jan. 16
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
SADD/Safe Meet during seminar
Wabaunsee Co. Conservation Mtg. @ MV (commons) 5-9 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 17
Jr. High Pep Rally during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ West Franklin – 4:45 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 18
FHJL Basketball Tournament @ Chase Co.
H.S. Wrestling @ St. Marys – 9 a.m.
We have had several requests for dates and times of the HS Flint Hills Basketball Shootout so attached you will find blank brackets for the tournament. We will add teams after the games next week. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Hasenbank at rhasenbank@mv330.org.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 9 – Jan. 11, 2020
Thursday, Jan. 9
FBLA meet at 7:40 a.m.
Viking Leaders – please remember to come to the Elementary library tomorrow morning at 7:45 a.m. for donuts and a brief meeting.
SADD/SAFE meet during seminar
J.H. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 10
No Viking Sagas
Pep Rally – 3:00 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11
H.S. Wrestling at Burlington – 9 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 13
FHJL Basketball @ Chase Co.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Winter Sports Pictures – 3 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. N. Hts. – 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
FFA Speech Contest @ Spring Hill
Parents of seniors & seniors!! Stay on top of scholarship apps by going here: http://missionvalleyks.apptegy.us/o/district/page/scholarship-information--37.. The Dover Community Foundation scholarship is now online, & can be found at the link OR seniors can check their email
Please find the Board of Education Meeting Agenda for Monday, January 13, 2020 here: https://5il.co/c2v2
The JH Girls & Boys Basketball teams will play their final Home game tonight against Council Grove. We will recognize the 8th grade BB players, managers and cheerleaders immediately following the ‘A’ Girls game at approx. 6:30. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
Vikings Family:
This week we have two home games! Tuesday we play Lyndon, the theme for this game is Jersey Night. Mission Valley fans and students wear old basketball jerseys, away jerseys etc. Friday we play Council Grove, the theme for friday is Greek Night. Live the Greek life for one night and wear toga's, hair wreaths, and sandals. I hope to see everyone in the viking spirit this week!!
We also have HS Wrestling at Burlington on Saturday at 9:00 am, for the Burlington Invitational.
School Resumes Monday, January 6th, and kicks off a busy week of basketball.
We have home Basketball games on Monday, Tuesday & Friday.
Our JH Basketball team will play Monday at Mission Valley at 4:30 against Council Grove.
HS Basketball will play Tuesday at Mission Valley at 4:45 against Lyndon.
JH Basketball team will play Thursday at Lyndon @ 4:30 pm.
HS Basketball will play Council Grove at Mission Valley @ 4:45 pm on Friday.
We have updated our High School Wrestling Schedule. Please make a note of the new schedule.
HS Boys Wrestling: https://5il.co/c231
HS Girls Wrestling: https://5il.co/c233
MVHS BB hosts Central Hts. this evening with JV beginning @ 4:45. Immediately following the Varsity Girls game we will honor the 2018-19 State Qualifying Boys team. Hope you can come support Viking basketball in their final game of 2019!
The Elementary students participated this month in Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need, whether they are in the hospital, foster care, etc. Each of the classrooms put together tie blankets to donate. Mrs. Lowe's Math class helped in cutting the blankets so the elementary students could tie them.
Although it's Winter Break we still have activities going on tonight:
HS Wrestling Streumph Inv. @ St. Mary’s HS @ 3:00 pm
HS Basketball vs. Central Heights V/JV/C @ Mission Valley @ 4:45 pm
Don't forget for the HS game tonight to dress up in your Christmas gear, Ugly Sweater, and Christmas headwear!
The MVHS Wrestling team will compete at St. Mary’s tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 5:00 pm. The Meet was previously listed as being at Rossville. Good Luck Vikings!!!
Don't miss out on our JH Basketball game tonight vs. Chase County @ Mission Valley @ 4:30.
Hello Vikings,
This Friday we have another home game against Central Heights. We would like to see everyone decked out in the Christmas spirit with the theme of Santa and his helpers. We would like students to dress up like Santa, his helpers or to wear an ugly Christmas sweater. If community members would wear Christmas sweaters, shirts or Christmas head wear, that would be awesome. We hope to see everyone in the Viking Holiday Spirit!! Go Vikes!!
Just a reminder that our 7-12 Grade Music Concert is tomorrow night @ 7:00 pm.
We would like to thank everyone who donated toys for the Elementary Rescue Mission Christmas Project. Barry Feaker of the Rescue Mission was extremely thankful for our donations.
Here are the HS Daily Announcements, https://5il.co/bxqj
HS Basketball vs. Chase County V/JV/C @ Chase County - 4:45 pm
USD 330 Mission Valley will NOT be in session on Monday, December 16th due to poor weather and road conditions. All activities and events are cancelled for tomorrow as well.
Congratulations to the MV Wrestling team on their 5th place finish (out of 11 teams) at the Melvin Douglas Inv. @ Highland Park.
Ind. places: : Caleb Lisk 152 2nd place. Lakin Lewis 195 2nd place. Justice Dunbar 170 1st place. Nolan Parker 285 1st place.
Great job wrestlers!
Due to poor weather/road conditions the MV National Honor Society gift wrapping event scheduled for today has been cancelled.
JH/HS Daily Announcements for December 13, 2019 https://5il.co/bv9l
High School Finals will given next Tuesday & Wednesday. Students are encouraged to take home today, any materials needed to prepare for finals since there is a chance for snow on Sunday. Please see attachment for the schedule and the exemption policy. https://5il.co/bv9b, https://5il.co/biby
Freshman's view on Vaping: "I think that vaping will just end up like smoking did. People need to be educated on the dangers of vaping and what it will do to you. Vaping is mainly targeting teens and young adults because they are drawn into things more easily. STOP THE VAPING!!!"
FLINT HILLS JUNIOR LEAGUEJV BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
is tomorrow @ Council Grove. The first girls game is @ 10:15 in the Elementary Gym vs. Council Grove. The boys first game is @ 10:15 in the HS gym vs. Chase County. https://5il.co/buip
Tonight is our first home HS Basketball game.vs. Valley Heights @ 4:45. Just a reminder tonight's theme is Construction so we would like to see just how decked out in Construction gear you can get!
MV boys beat St. Mary’s on last second half court shot by Will Blythe, 51-50! Congrats Vikes!!!
Lady Vikings lose a tough one against St. Mary’s, 42-50. The Vikings will be back in action tomorrow night as we host Valley Heights.
Just a reminder that FCCLA is sponsoring Family Movie night this Saturday, December 14th from 6-9:00 pm. There will be snacks, popcorn and hot cocoa! Wear your jammies if you'd like!
As we finish up the Christmas Concert Season, we would like to invite you to join our 7-12th graders in their concert, next Wednesday, December 18 @ 7:00 pm
MVHS Sophomore's view on Vaping: "...the impact of vaping will affect people by giving them lung or heart disease. Leading up to killing people or leaving them severely injured. You aren't aware of what is in the vape or how harmful the chemicals are. Vapes are not safe..."
Lot's of Basketball tonight!
4:30pm JH Basketball vs. North Lyon Co. MS 7th/8th @ Northern Heights
4:45pm HS Basketball vs. St. Marys HS V/JV/C @ St. Marys
Today’s JH BB game is at Northern Heights HS, rather than MV. The location changed after schedules were printed.
Good Luck Vikes!
7th Grader's Vaping Message: "E-cigarettes are a bad thing. They kill people by the chemicals. The sellers trick kids into buying them w/flavors. If they aren't banned then more people, teens, & kids will die. It's a very bad thing. People think vaping is non-harming, but it is."
Viking Family:
This week we have two basketball games. We need to bring some Viking pride. Thursday's game is at St. Mary's and the theme is blackout. Friday is our first home game, so come out and cheer on the Vikings in your best construction gear! Please spread the word and show your Viking Pride!
Our 4-6th graders would love for you to join them tonight for their Winter Concert at 7:00 pm.
December 10-15, 2019 JH/HS Daily Announcements
The December 9th, Board of Education minutes have been posted. https://5il.co/brpf
MVHS Senior's Message on Vaping: "Vaping is not something smart to do at all, and can be very harmful on the body. Lungs are very important, and vaping ruins them. Don’t vape it is not smart nor is it safe." SPREAD AWARENESS
FCCLA is sponsoring a Family Movie Night next Wednesday, December 14 from 6:00-9:00 pm. This is a free event and open to all ages. Wear your pj's, eat popcorn and hot cocoa as you enjoy "The Grinch (2018)", "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", "A Christmas Story", "Home Alone", or "Elf". Please RSVP to megan.deters@mv330.org by December 11.
HS Scholar's Bowl Today - Santa Fe Trail JV Inv. @ Santa Fe Trail HS @ 4:00 pm
Please enjoy our December Elementary Newsletter https://5il.co/brjr
JH Basketball @ Osage City @ 4:30 p.m.today! Bus leaves MV @ 3 p.m.
Today's JH/HS Daily Announcements
A MVHS Junior's message on the effects of Vaping: "The reason most people don’t know how bad vaping can actually be is that the voices of the e-cigarette companies are louder than the facts. We can't allow people to be the test subjects for future generations." SPREAD AWARENESS.
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are preparing for Christmas, we sure are at Mission Valley! We love the Christmas season and what it means, as a season of giving. We want to share that love of giving with the students. After discussing different ways we can give back, the Topeka Rescue Mission continued to jump out as a place that could benefit from our generosity. We have spoken to the director of the Topeka Rescue Mission, Barry Feaker, who explained that they have a huge need of toys (infants on up) for Christmas presents this Christmas season.
We would like to hold a toy drive in support of the Rescue Mission here at Mission Valley. If you can help us show our students what it is like to give back, we would appreciate it. Please have your child bring any new toy(s) to donate, to their teacher, by Friday, December 13th. We will get the toys dropped off at the Rescue Mission in time for those in need to enjoy a great Christmas!
If you are wondering about other ways you can help, please go to trmonline.org.
If you have any questions regarding our exciting project, please contact Amy Johnston (ajohnston@mv330.org) or Annie Thomas (athomas@mv330.org ).
Thank you in advance for helping us encourage giving back during this Christmas season!!
Tonight is our first HS Basketball game vs. Osage City @ Osage City, 4:45 pm.
December 5-7, 2019 JH/HS Daily Announcements
Just a reminder that the PreK-3rd grade Music Concert is tonight @ 7:00 pm. There will also be a special visitor making an appearance after the concert!
After this weeks incidents, we would like to thank Mr. Hancock and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Dept. for the Assembly this morning as they talked to our students about social media, verbal threats, and the severity and the consequence of such statements and that the school and law enforcement will not be taking such issues lightly. Please, if you hear or know of something please contact law enforcement or the school administration.
JH Basketball is going on this afternoon at Mission Valley. Our JH Vikings take on the Lyndon Tigers @ 4:30 pm.
Here are this week's JH/HS Daily Announcements.
This is a reminder that we will only have the Junior High Basketball pictures tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 3rd) at the beginning of seminar.
We have postponed the HS Winter Sport Pictures Basketball & Wrestling) due to having a Home JH BB Game tomorrow. We will reschedule for a later date.
Mission Valley Wrestling Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 in the MV weight room. This is available for Girls & Boys in grades K-8th. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Hoelting. khoelting@mv330.org.
Dover Pride is hosting Donuts with Santa this Saturday, December 7 from 9-11 am. There will be donuts, juice, crafts, Christmas carols and Gingerbread houses. Gingerbread houses are on a first come, first serve for the 60 Gingerbread houses available. Cost: Free Will donation.
Bring your camera for pictures and lots of fun. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Johnston @ 785-256-6020 or amyjohnston579@gmail.com.
Board Meetings are open to the public and held at the District Office in Eskridge. The next meeting is Monday, December 9. https://5il.co/blyd
Check out our December District Newsletter here: https://5il.co/bl6i
5th Grades Thanksgiving Readers Theater and Feast!
FCCLA is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on December 14 from 6-9 pm. This event is open to all ages. They will be showing "The Grinch (2018"), "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", "A Christmas Story", "Home Alone", & "Elf". Please RSVP to Megan Deters (megan.deters@mv330.org) by December 11.
Yesterday the Kindergartners made butter and celebrated Thanksgiving!
Gina Bergin's Culinary Arts Class made a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for the Jr/Sr High School Staff.
For those of you who have signed up to receive texts, your email has details on tonight's JH BB games @ Chase County. Games begin @ 4:30 and everyone plays at Chase Co. HS in Cottonwood Falls. Boys in South Gym (B-C-A); Girls in North Gym (B-A-C). Good Luck Vikes!
Please see the attached document for this evening's JH Basketball games at Chase County.
We have a full bus with lots of excited students headed to Robotics today!
Yesterday, Karlyn Gustin gave an awesome presentation to our Elementary students about Kindness and Bullying! She did a great job and we appreciate her commitment to helping our students. Thank you Karlyn!
This morning 7th-12th grade students at Mission Valley received Anti-vaping information provided by Cindy Cook from the American Heart Association.
Here are the November 20th, HS Announcements.
Today's HS Daily Announcements
Congratulations to our All League Football Players!
The MV Drama Department wants to invite you to the last showing of "Our Town" today Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students.
The MV Drama Department wants to invite you to the production of "Our Town" tonight @ 7:00 p.m. or Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students.
The MV Drama Department wants to invite you to the production of "Our Town" on Saturday @ 7:00 p.m. or Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students.
FCCLA will be recycling cans next week. Please bring or send any cans to be recycled to your first hour class. Prizes will be awarded to the most cans collected in 1st hour.
The NHS Food Drive has been extended to next Tuesday, November 19. The winning JH/HS class will win donuts and juice. The winning Elementary class will win an extra recess. Please bring donations to your first hour class. All food collected will be donated to the three community food banks.
Due to a reduction in the number of bus routes, there will be some schedule changes for students who ride the bus to and from school. The new routes will begin December 2. The new routes are being constructed and parent/guardians will be informed no later than November 25 of any changes. Thank you!
Junior Basketball next Monday, 11/18/19 at 4:30 pm @ Mission Valley.
Please make plans to attend Mission Valley's Drama, "Our Town" this weekend. Performances are Saturday, November 16th @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 17th @ 2:00 pm. Student/Child admission is $5.00 and Adults are $7.00.
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Nov. 14 – Nov. 17, 2019
Winter sports practices begin on Monday, Nov. 18th. If you weren’t out for a fall sports, make sure you have a current physical and paperwork on file in the office.
Friday, Nov. 15
FBLA National Fall Leadership Conf.
Viking SAGAS meets during seminar
Play Practice: Friday – after school
Saturday – be here @ 11 a.m.
Congratulations to the following football players who made All-League.
Nolan Parker – 1st team offensive lineback
Ben Rudeen – 1st team defensive lineback
Caidin Roberts – 2nd team linebacker
Colby Stowe – 2nd team defensive lineback
Christopher Cain – Honorable mention offensive lineback
A.J. Rubio – Honorable mention kicker
MISSING Mac book charger. If found, please turn in to the office.
The Annual NHS Canned Food Drive for all high school and junior high will be Nov. 11th through the 15th. Bring any non-perishable food/other items to your first hour class. The class with the most percentage of cans per students will be rewarded with donuts and juice.
HS--21 cans total so far. Goal is 500
Mr. Packard’s class is in the lead
The Mission Valley Drama Club will be presenting “Our Town”, by Thorton Wilder for this year’s Jr./Sr. High play. “Our Town” is a three act play that follows the everyday lives of two families, through the years 1900 to 1913, in small town Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire. This dramatic production will take you on a journey back to more simplistic times in our American history. Audience members, young and old, will be able to relate to this timeless classic. The play will be November 16th @ 7:00 PM & Nov. 17th. @ 2:00 PM
If you haven’t turned your volleyball uniform in please do so!
Cross Country runners also need to turn in their uniforms and/or warm-ups also.
HS Scholars Bowl practice every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m.
JH Quiz Bowl practice every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16
MV Drama Production – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
MV Drama Production – 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18
7th Grade Book Club meets during seminar
NHS meets during seminar
Winter sports practices begin
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
FFA Horse Judging @ Spring Hill
Student Council meets during seminar
Wednesday, Nov. 20
8th Grade Book Club meets during seminar
KAY officers meet during seminar
Thursday, Nov. 21
Emporia Robotics Competition – 8:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Jostens Ring Delivery during lunch period
FFA Chapter meeting during seminar
JH Basketball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:00 p.m.
PSY101 – 6 p.m. in Mrs. McGann’s room
Friday, Nov. 22
Beacon for Hope speaker – 8:53 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Viking SAGAS during seminar
Mission Valley's Drama, "Our Town" is this weekend. Performances are Saturday, November 16th @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 17th @ 2:00 pm. Student/Child admission is $5.00 and Adults are $7.00.
The last day for the Annual National Honor Society Food Drive is Friday, November 15, 2019. Please bring any non-perishable food items to first hour. The class with the highest percentage will be rewarded with juice and donuts.
Please be aware of the LOCATION CHANGE for the JH Basketball games vs North Lyon County on 11-14-19 and 12-12-19. MVJH will host NLC on 11-14 and will go to NLC on 12-12. The pocket schedules had the locations turned around. Please make these changes to your schedule.
Mission Valley had 5 seniors honored last night at the KU Honors Banquet. This banquet honors students who are academically in the top 10 percent of their class. It is designed to promote academic excellence in secondary education, and to reward high school seniors for their hard work and dedication, and to support our Kansas communities.
Congratulations to Hope Martin, Maddie Widau, Emma Gustin, Sydney Gleason, and Grace Deters! Way to go Girls!!!
A 'Huge' congratulations goes to our five Kansas Honors Scholars Program (recognized by the KU Alumni Association): Emma Gustin, Sydney Gleason, Hope Martin, Grace Deters, and Madison Widau. The event took place at Washburn Rural last evening.
Sherri Jacobson's Viking saga group went to the VA yesterday for a community service project. By the looks of it, everyone had an awesome time! Thank you students for sharing your time and talents!
The Annual National Honor Society Food Drive will be held November 11-15, 2019. We encourage students to bring any non-perishable food items to first hour. The class with the highest percentage will be rewarded with juice and donuts.
You can access last night's Board of Education minutes here: https://5il.co/ba78
Please make plans to attend Mission Valley's Drama, "Our Town" this weekend. Performances are Saturday, November 16th @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 17th @ 2:00 pm. Student/Child admission is $5.00 and Adults are $7.00.
USD 330 Mission Valley would like to take time to remember and thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice to this great nation. THANK YOU!!!
Please be aware of the LOCATION CHANGE for the JH Basketball games vs North Lyon County on 11-14-19 and 12-12-19. MVJH will host NLC on 11-14 and will go to NLC on 12-12. The pocket schedules had the locations turned around. Please make these changes to your schedule.
Please be aware of the LOCATION CHANGE for the JH Basketball games vs North Lyon County on 11-14-19 and 12-12-19. MVJH will host NLC on 11-14 and will go to NLC on 12-12. The pocket schedules had the locations turned around.
FYI: Due to the JH Basketball location change today, the Jr. High Cheerleaders will only be cheering for Girls A & B. Thank you.
Parents/Guardians: Spring 2020 Pre-Enrollment forms were submitted to students using Google Forms. The students will work w/their advisers to plan out scheduling prior to submission. The students can show you their work via a smartphone, computer or tablet w/internet access.
Due to construction at West Frankin Jr-Sr. HS, the MVJH Girls BB team will play WF at Appanoose Elementary School this Thursday @ 4:30 PM. The MVJH Boys BB team will play in Pomona at West Franklin HS @ 4:30 PM. The order of play for both sites is B, C, A.
Please enjoy our November Elementary Newsletter, https://5il.co/b676
Picture retakes are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5. Please contact the school office if you would like your child to have retakes taken.
Mission Valley PTO will hold a Quartermania next Saturday, November 9th in the South Gym. Doors open at 9:30 am. Our PTO does so much for the school, we hope to see you next Saturday!
Student pictures have been sent home. Pictures or orders are due November 8. Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. Please contact the school office if you would like your child to have retakes taken.
Congratulations to freshman, A.J. Rubio for placing 35th at today’s 2A State CC Meet in Wamego. Thank you to MV family for supporting A.J.! Go Vikes!!!
Admission for today’s State Cross Country meet in Wamego:
Adults - $9; K-12 Students - $6. Good Luck A.J.!!!
We would like to wish AJ the best today at State Cross Country! He runs at 12:55 today at the Golf Course in Wamego! Go AJ! Go Vikings!!!
Tonight’s JH Boys BB practice will end at 5:15 due to HS FB game @ Horton. Thanks!
Elementary Halloween Parade was a Success!
The Ag Shop was busy today with the HS students helping the 6th graders with their robots.
The U.S. Military is invading MVHS from 11/4-8/19 prior to Veterans Day. If you want to talk to a recruiter, but cannot make it to Topeka to see them, now is your chance. 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Mon-Fri:
Mon-Ks Air Natl Guard; Tues.-USMC; Wed-USAF; Th-US Army; Fri-Ks Army Natl Guard
Thank you to those who donated blood yesterday. We met & surpassed our goal of 30 pints. Total # of 35 donors! A BIG thank you to our students & the community members to bring the gift of life to others. Remember "Tears of a parent cannot save their child, but your blood can."
JH Girls BB practice will end @ 5:00 tomorrow (Thurs, 10-31).
BB T-Shirt order forms are due tomorrow as well.
This is Mr. Hancock, I want to invite the COMMUNITY to today's blood drive as 'walk-ins' are welcome. I cannot stress the importance of giving blood. Personally, it saved my daughter's life as she was battling leukemia. Please find time to donate, lives depend on it. Thank you.
Today is the Blood Drive from 11:30 - 5:00 pm. in the South Gym.
To schedule an appointment, please visit:
www.savealifenow.org/group
Group Code: TPLB
Hey.. you get a free t-shirt!
The MV PTO has carefully selected several Fan items that can be purchased for you or others as Christmas gifts or.... just because! The catalog of available items can be accessed here: https://5il.co/b1ii
The Fan Gear catalog also features several of our MV students as models! Check it out!
The Wabaunsee County Health Department will be having a Flu Clinic at Mission Valley on November 7, 9:30-11:30 am. This is open to anyone. Students under the age of 18 need to have a signed parental/guardian consent form and any necessary Health Insurance cards.
Flu Consent Form 2019-2020: https://5il.co/b1vt
WB Co flu clinics 2019 Schedule: https://5il.co/b1vu
Dillon’s Community Rewards
Do you shop at Dillon’s? If so, you can help our school each time you buy groceries! Mission Valley PTO has
teamed up with the Dillon’s Community Rewards program, which will donate a portion of your sale purchases to
our PTO. After doing a one-time enrollment, each time you shop for groceries and swipe your Dillon’s Plus card, Mission Valley PTO
will automatically start earning a rebate. This DOES NOT take away or affect any fuel points you earn.
It only takes a few minutes to sign up:
1. Go to www.dillons.com.
2. Under the “Save” tab, go to “Community Rewards Program.”
3. Click on “I’m a Customer.”
4. Login or set up an account in order to link your Dillon’s Plus card.
5. Search for Mission Valley PTO or our code, FL702, and click “Enroll.”
Please pass the word to your family and friends of this easy way to help our school! If you have questions or difficulty, please email:
mvpto@mv330.org. Thanks for supporting Mission Valley PTO!
Due to the chance of inclement weather, this afternoon’s JV Football game @ Rossville has been moved up to a 4:00 start. JV players need to be at Mission Valley at 2:00. Good Luck Vikes!
Congratulations to AJ for his 8th place finish at the Regional Cross Country Meet Saturday at Alma. He will now advance to the State Meet next Saturday at Wamego! Way to go AJ!!!
MV High School girls Volleyball Regional Tournament at Alma, Saturday games start at 2:00 p.m. Good Luck Lady Vikings.
Please join us for the last MV Football Home game and ‘Senior Night’ for the 2019 season. We will recognize Senior Band, Cross Country & FB student/athletes & their parents at 6:30 SHARP (please be ready to go at 6:15). Good Luck Vikes!
MV Cross Country Regional meet Saturday in Alma. Start time 10:00 a.m. Good Luck to all runners and coaches
Mission Valley High School Football home vs. Rossville 7:00 start tonight. Senior recognition before the game. MV PTO will host a tailgate starting @ 5:30 Taco Salad or Walking Taco.
2A Wabaunsee Regional Cross Country Meet held in Alma, KS.
Teams Competing: Bennington, Chase County, Herington, Horton, Jackson Heights, Jefferson County North, McLouth, Mission Valley, Northern Heights, Oskaloosa, Republic County, Riverside, Rossville, Valley Heights, Wabaunsee
Directions: From either the North or South you will be on K99. Turn west at 11th Street. It’s
on the North end of town, there is a Dollar General at this corner.
Parking: Team vehicles should turn in the driveway on the East side of the football
stadium. You will receive further instructions on unloading and parking from
there.
Spectators can park in the lot west of the football stadium, at the High School
parking lot, or along the side streets in that area.
Facilities: Restrooms are available at the concession stand as well as a some portables at the
south end of the practice field. Please come dressed.
Course: Our 5K course is a 2-lap course that finishes on our practice football field. The course will be marked with a solid white line until it reaches the football field.
The entire course is grass or dirt. Course map is attached.
Times: 9:30 – Coach’s Meeting (in the bleachers at the South end of the practice field)
10:00 – Girls’ Race
10:45 – Boys’ Race
11:30 – Awards
Awards: 10 Individual Medals in each race
Team Plaques for 1st and 2nd place in each race
Qualifiers: Top 3 teams qualify for State, Top 10 individuals qualify with the possibility of
additional qualifiers if there aren’t 5 individuals from non-qualifying teams. See
the attached memo for the process.
State Site Info: Dennis Charbonneau, Wamego High School
801 Lincoln Street, Wamego 66547-1539
FAX 785/456-7382
E-Mail – charbonneaud@usd320.com
Results: We will use the Hy-Tek computer program. Results will be handed out at the
end of the meet and e-mailed to you Saturday afternoon.
--BUS WILL LEAVE MISSION VALLEY AT 8:30am.
--Bring money, we will stop by the gas station or dollar general for snacks after the meet is over.
This week is School Bus Safety week. And we would like to thank all of our transportation employees and Bus Drivers for keeping our students safe. A special thank you to Bill Logan for keeping our buses in tip top shape throughout the school year.
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront.
The Booster Club will be sponsoring a Taco Feed Tailgate at the game on Friday night starting at 5:30. There are two meal deals: $6.00 for Taco Salad or $4.00 for a Walking Taco. Both include Cookies and a bottle of water. See you at the Game!!!
Reminder: Student-Led Conferences begin tomorrow @ 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. & on Thurs. 7-12 students are presenting on their current Individual Plans of Study. Parents/Guardians should have received a form in the mail. If not, please contact the HS office or your child's adviser.
If you are interested in purchasing a JH Girls Basketball shirt, you can access the order form here: https://5il.co/avrd
The Book Fair is here! We will be open M-Thurs 8:00-3:45 and Wed & Thurs evening 4:00-8:00 pm. Please stop by and see what we have to offer. All profit goes back into our school library.
A cool new help is the e-wallet. Parents can load money into their e-wallet and then students can shop without bringing money to school. You can find more information on our Scholastic website here: http://bit.ly/2nXo50o Hope to see you at the Fair!
"There will be a Junior High Boys Basketball parents meeting this Monday (Oct 21), after practice, at 5:45 in the South Gym. I appreciate everyone who can make it as we are going to go over expectations and guidelines for the year. Thank you - Coach Johnston"
We would like to thank the Eskridge Volunteer Firemen for visiting Ms. Jacquinet's kindergarten class this week for Fire Safety Week.
Congratulations to Kyplee for her 4th place finish in the League Cross Country Meet yesterday at Melvern Lake, and to AJ for his 3rd place finish. It was a great day to run. The course was tough but all of our Cross Country runners performed well. Thank you to all who came out and supported all of our runners.
St. Marys HS will sponsor a tailgate dinner this Friday from 5:00-7:00. Please see the attachment. Go Vikes!
Activity: FHL/LCL XC Meet
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm CT
Location: Melvern Lake Outlet Park Exit West off of Hwy 75 (Directly East of Dam)
Information: We are happy to be hosting the FHL and LCL Cross Country meet. The meet will
be held at Melvern Lake in the Outlet Area. This area is located just off US Highway 75. We are very appreciative of the US Army Corps of Engineers for allowing us to host this event at their facility.
Parking for this event will be at the Outlet Swimming Beach Parking Lot. The bathroom/shower facility at the beach will be open for this event.
The course encompasses both the beach and camping areas within the Outlet Area. The start and finish areas are located around the Outlet Swimming Beach parking area. The course utilizes the large hill coming into the park, a suspension bridge that crosses over the outlet river channel, the outlet campground and picnic areas and an existing walking trail in addition to the grass areas beside the entranced road.
Teams: Central Heights, Chase County, Council Grove, Lyndon, Mission Valley,
Northern Heights, Osage City, West Franklin, Burlingame, Hamilton, Hartford, Lebo, Southern Coffey County, Madison, Marais de Cygnes, Olpe, Waverly
Schedule:
4:00 pm MS Grade Girls – 2 Mile
4:30 pm MS Grade Boys – 2 Mile
5:00 pm Girls’ Race – 5K
5:30 pm Boys’ Race – 5K
6:00 pm Junior Varsity Boys and Girls – 5K
Awards: FHL/FHJL: Varsity Boys/Girls – Top 15 racers medal/Championship Plaques
MS Boys/Girls – Top 10 racers medal
LCL: Top 3 runners will be awarded medals in JH/HS Boys and Girls divisions.
REMINDER: Some 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will be participating in the PSAT/NMSQT assessment tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. (10/16/19). High test scores can qualify students for scholarships. Please encourage your student to eat well & get enough rest prior to test time.
Blood Drive: 10/30/19, 11:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the MV Old Gym. Permission forms are available @ the HS office. Bring ID or DL to appt. Rules do apply, see permission form. Open to community!
Setup appt. here:
https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/66577
Reminder: The MVHS VB team will be at Central Hts. this Saturday for the FHL VB tourney rather than at West Franklin due to construction. Good Luck Lady Vikes!
Congratulations to our Cross Country medal winners last Thursday at Osage City. Although the weather was extremely cold AJ placed 15th in the Varsity Boys race and Kyplee placed 3rd in the Middle School Girls race. Congratulations!
Monday’s JV Football game vs. SE of Saline has been cancelled due to injuries!
On 10/8/19, MV Stuco participated in their league workshop at Camp Wood YMCA in Chase County. A lot of fun was to be had as the students learned about verbal/non-verbal communication & their importance while completing team based events.
Tonight is 8th Grade Recognition Night for Volleyball and Football. We will recognize the VB 8th graders immediately following the first match and the FB 8th graders before the game at 6:15. Only the students will line up to be recognized. Good Luck Vikes!
2019 HS VB Senior parent night Tuesday night. The ladies split with Norther Heights. Thank you parents for all your support and ladies for your commitment to the program. #Viking Pride
Despite the windy day, 6th graders spent an hour with Pam Rindt attempting to catch and tag some Monarch Butterflies. We successfully caught and tagged one female. What a fun experience! Thanks Mrs. Rindt for taking some time to help us explore outside the walls of Mission Valley Elementary.
OSAGE CITY INVITATIONAL
CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Location: Osage City Country Club
1401 S. 4 th Street
(South on 4 th from Market Street 1 mile)
Teams: Anderson County, Mission Valley, Santa Fe Trail, Northern Heights, Lyndon, West Franklin,Silver Lake, Wellsville, Lebo, Council Grove, St. Marys, Osage City
Schedule:
4:00 JH Girls
4:25 JH Boys
4:50 Varsity Girls’ Race- 5K
5:30 Varsity Boys’ Race- 5K
6:15 Junior Varsity Boys and Girls
6:45 Youth Fun Run (Anyone can run, youth watching, coaches, parents, etc.)
7:15 Awards
Awards: Top 15 varsity finishers in each race medal.
Top 3 JV and the Top 10 JH boys and girls finishers.
First place JH boys and girls teams (6 per team).
No more than 7 medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams in the varsity races.
Other Info:
*The meet will take place on the golf course.
*Please respect the course by staying off tee boxes, greens and fairways as much as possible.
*The clubhouse does have restrooms.
*No spikes will be worn as runners will cross a sheet metal bridge and several concrete cart paths.
*Please provide you own water
JH/HS Activities at Glance for this week, https://5il.co/anoo
Monday's JV FB game between Mission Valley & Riley County has been canceled.
Thank you to all who came out and supported our Elementary Community Lunch. We had an amazing turnout and a wonderful lunch. Thank you for all your support!
Congratulations to our medal winners at the Council Grove Cross County meet last night. Kyplee took 3rd in the middle school girls race. Luke took 19th in the middle school boys race, and AJ took 15th in the Varsity boys race. Way to go Vikings!
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week begins 10/7-10/11/2019. Students are working on Viking SAGA lessons themed "Choose Peace". An inter-class competition pitting the Srs vs Jrs, So. vs Fr, & 8th vs. 7th starts on 10/7/19 & the winners announced on Friday. A special reward 4 winners!
Council Grove Cross Country Inv.
October 3, 2019
Location: Canning Creek Cove @ Council Grove Reservoir 1128 Lake Dr. Council Grove, 66846
Schedule of Races:
4:00- Jr. High 2 Mile (Combined)
4:30- JV Boys 5K
5:00- Girls Varsity/JV 5K (Combined)
5:30- Boys Varsity 5K
6:00- Awards
Teams: Burlington, Chapman, Chase County, Council Grove, Emporia Christian Junior High, Eudora, Hartford, Herington, Lebo, Mission Valley, Northern Heights, Olpe, Osage City, Riley County, Santa Fe Trail, Silver Lake, Solomon, Lyndon
Awards: JH Races Top 20, JV Races Top 10, Varsity Races Top 20
Plaques for Top 2 HS Girls and HS Boys Teams Plaques for Top 2 JH Girls and JH Boys Teams
Parking: Parents/Spectators need to park in the camping or parking spots (not on the shoulder of the road). Busses will need to pull around to the south side of the cove. There will be a gate worker helping to guide busses.
MV students enjoy the afternoon with Lee Rouson, former NFL running back from the NY Giants.
The Elementary Book Fair is coming - October 21-24. We are so excited for the Arctic Adventure Book Fair. There will lots of new books to look at and buy! Scholastic makes it easy to use the e-wallet so students don't have to bring money. You can check it out at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/missionvalleyelementarysch1
All profit from the book fair goes back into our school library. We appreciate your support!
Mission Valley Jr & Sr. working on the APPLY KANSAS. #Vikings working on their future!!!!
PSAT/NMSQT assessment will take place on 10/16 from 8:15-12 pm; Costs $16 & it's a great tool to prepare for the ACT/SAT. A high score could qualify you for the NMSQT scholarships. Parents should encourage their So, Jr, & Sr's to sign up, only 45 slots available!
"Apply KS!" is tomorrow! 1:56 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Seniors & juniors who are applying to vo-tech, colleges, or universities should show up &, learn about the college application process, win college swag, & apply! FYI: Bring a credit/debit card to pay for application fees if needed.
JH FB plays @ 3:45 today at Emporia MS (2300 Graphics Arts Rd). From Hwy. 99, take I-35 S. to Exit 128. Head North to last stop light @ W 24th Ave. & turn left for 0.1 miles to MS entrance. You will walk up long hill to the field (seating is limited so bring lawn chairs).
RESCHEDULE ALERT!! Financial Aid Night has been moved to 10/16/2019 at 6:30 pm due to the HS football game against Council Grove being rescheduled for this evening, and the obvious conflicts it would create for the many students.
Activities at a Glance for this week - https://5il.co/aiaw
Just a reminder that school pictures are this Monday, September 30.
HS Football vs. Council Grove rescheduled to resume Monday at 5:30 at Council Grove. At the conclusion of the varsity game they will play 2 quarters of JV. #Viking Pride
HS FB@ Council Grove at half time: MV 0 Council Grove 14
Good Luck to HS Cross Country on Saturday as they travel to Lawrence to run in the Rim Rock Classic. Girls will run at 11:45 followed by the boys at 12:25.
#VIKING PRIDE
It's continued to be a beautiful day for the 4-6 grades Walk-a-thon. We would like to thank all our walkers, teachers, parents as well as our PTO Squad!
Congratulations to our medal winners at the Wabaunsee Cross Country meet yesterday.
Kyplee Jacobson took 2nd in the middle school girls, Kadin Brobst took 7th in the middle school boys, Raven Sage took 14th in the Varsity girls race, Hannah Foster took 13th in the Varsity girls, and Shane Dudley took 12th in the Varsity boys race. Great Job!!!
The k-2 students are having a great day for their Walk-a-thon! Thank you to all for you support!
Seniors/Juniors & their Parents: It is that time of year for financial aid and "FAFSA". The "financial aid" night is on 9/30/19 at 6:30 p.m. in the FACS room @ the HS. All you need is a writing utensil and your presence. Washburn University financial aid director is presenting.
Reminder: HS Football tonight in Council Grove start time has been moved up to 5:30 p.m., due to the chance of developing thunderstorms. #VIKING PRIDE
Good Luck to the Mission Valley High School Football team tonight as they travel to Council Grove. Game starts at 7:00p.m. #VIKING PRIDE
SCHEDULE CHANGE: HS varsity FB game has been moved up to start at 5:30 p.m. in Council Grove, due to the possibility of thunderstorms forming Friday night.
Good Luck to the MV JV Volleyball Saturday as they travel to Osage City. Pool starts at 9:00 a.m.
# VIKING PRIDE
Good Luck to HS Varsity Volleyball as they travel to Wamego. Pool play starts @ 9:00 a.m.
Good Luck today to the HS & JH Cross Country team as they travel to Alma, meet starts @ 4:00 p.m.
Jr. High VB will be traveling to Osage City today games start at 4:30 p.m. #VIKING PRIDE
AMERICAN ROYAL ASSOCIATION
IMPACTING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE‐SCHOLARSHIPS‐EDUCATION‐COMPETITION
Wyatt Seastrom Qualified for the 2019 American Royal Youth Rodeo Event held on September 24-27 in Kansas City, Mo. Wyatt qualified to compete in Steer Riding. During this four‐day event Seastrom will participate against top student‐athletes from across the Mid‐West in the Junior Division which is composed of athletes ages 13 and under. Wyatt will compete at noon on the 26th & 27th.
Congratulation Wyatt!!!
Jason McKinney Memorial Cross Country Meet
Wabaunsee High School
Thursday September 26, 2019
Teams Invited: Emporia JV, Frankfort, Junction City JV, Mission Valley, Northern Heights, Olpe, Rock Creek, St. Xavier, Wabaunsee
Location: To the East side of the Wabaunsee High School football field. Parking is in the football field parking lot and the High School parking lot (on the North side of 8th Street). Buses may want to drop off along 8th Street by the fairgrounds. Please set up tents on the West side of the practice football field.
Facilities: Restrooms are available at the football field, as well as a few Port-a-pots at the practice football field.
Course: Both the High School and Jr High courses will be 2-lap courses and finish on the practice football field.
Times: 4:00 – Jr High Girls 7th & 8th together (2 mile)
4:30 – Jr High Boys 7th & 8th together (2 mile)
5:00 – Girls’ Varsity & JV (5K)
5:45 – Boys’ Varsity & JV (5K)
6:30 – Awards
Awards: 15 Individual Medals in each H.S. Varsity Race
2 Sets of Team Medals in each H.S. Varsity Race
5 Individual Medals in each JV
10 Individual Medals in each Jr High
Popsicles: Every runner will get a popsicle! They can be picked up by the Wabaunsee tent. We will start handing them out during the HS Boys’ Race.
Congratulations to these ladies for being selected into the Kansas Honor Scholars Program. Hope Martin, Emma Gustin, Sydney Gleason, Madison Widau, and Grace Deters
Today was Mrs. Smith's Sociology Culture Gallery Walk day! Students brought in authentic food from 10 different countries (Scotland, Italy, Brazil, Sweden, Australia, Mexico, France, Panama, China, and Greece)
Congratulations to Hope Martin and Trenton Parks our 2019 Homecoming Queen and King and their Court of Maddie Widau, Brooke Long, Emma Gustin, Colby Stowe, Jake Benortham and Will Blythe. And, to our cupids, Brooklyn Becker and Jacob Meek!
Mission Valley JV FB shuts out Northern Heights, 40-0 this evening. JV is now 3-0. Go Vikes!
All money and shirt orders for the Elementary Walk-a-thon need to be turned in this Wednesday, September 25. The walk-a-thon is scheduled for this Friday, September 27th. Pre-K-2nd graders will walk from 1:00-1:45. 3rd-6th graders will walk from 2:00-2:45.
Everyone that raises at least $15.00 will receive a small prize given out during the walk. Students that raise $40.00 or more will receive a FREE t-shirt. All students who raise $80.00 or more will be entered into a drawing for a $20.00 cash prize. Also, each student who raises $100.00 or more will be entered into a drawing for a Family Pack of tickets to Sky Zone.
All money raised will help pay for playground updates and a new outdoor classroom.
Families are welcome to join their student(s) walking!
Check out our JH/HS Activities for this week
Reminder: 2019 MV Homecoming tonight vs. Northern Heights. Game starts at 7:00 p.m. Crowning of King and Queen at halftime. Tailgate sponsored by MV FFA $6 pulled pork meal. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Yesterday was the ladies flag football game between the seniors/sophomores vs. the juniors/freshmen. The juniors/freshmen pulled out a victory with a score of 8-0, but the real winning happened with all the #vikingpride spirit that was built! Look at those stunts by the boys!
Congratulations to our Cross Country medal winners:
Kyplee took 1st in the 7th grade girls,
Luke took 5th in the 7th grade boys,
Hannah took 19th in the Varsity girls race, and AJ took 4th in the Varsity boys race.
This is so exciting for our JH/HS Cross Country teams.
Homecoming Week activities continue with the Crimson Classic Volleyball game today. Classes compete against classes with the winning team playing for the win.
Cross Country Meet Information for Northern Heights:
NORTHERN HEIGHTS INVITATIONAL
“KARR CLASSIC”
Date: Thursday, September 19th
Location: The Orchard
1128 North Highway 99
Emporia, KS 66801
6 miles North of Emporia on Highway 99
10 miles South of Allen off of Highway 56
Schedule: 3:30 p.m. Coaches’ Meeting at Barn Office
4:00 p.m. MS girls- 2 mile
4:30 p.m. MS boys- 2 mile
5:00 p.m. Varsity/JV Girls- 5k
5:30 p.m. Varsity/JV Boys- 5k
6:15 p.m. MS/HS Awards
Teams: Chase County, Cornerstone Family Schools, Council Grove, Emporia (JV/C), Emporia Christian School (MS only), Hartford, Highland Park (HS only), Lyndon, Mission Valley, Northern Heights (NLC), Olpe, Osage City, St. Xavier, Wabaunsee.
Awards: Varsity
Top 20 finishers in each race
Team medals for 1st place boys’ and girls’ teams
Team medals for 2nd place boys’ and girls’ teams
Junior Varsity
Top 5 finishers in each boys and girls race
Junior High
Top 5 finishers for: 8th grade boys, 8th grade girls, 7th grade boys, and 7th grade girls
REMINDER: There will be a Financial Aid night training for parents of seniors & juniors on 9/30/19 at MVHS (Mrs. Bergin's room) starting at 6:30 p.m. A lot of information will be provided to help you navigate the FAFSA process, as well as programs the State of Kansas offers
Homecoming King & Queen voting has begun! Students, check your email for the google form. You can only cast a vote for 1 King & 1 Queen! The google form will stop accepting responses @ 4:30 p.m. on 9/20/19. If you need an ADA accommodation to vote, please contact Mr. Hancock.
West Franklin Jr-Sr HS is under construction so parking will be a challenge for VB & BB contests. Please refer to the attached parking instructions before arriving.
Congratulations to our Homecoming Candidates, Trenton, Colby, Jake, Will, Maddie, Hope, Brooke and Emma.
The King and Queen will be crowned during half-time of the game against Northern Heights on Friday night @ 7:00 pm.
Show your school spirit and show up in Crimson, Gold and White!
You can access last week's Board Minutes here: https://5il.co/a8cc
Next week is Homecoming and we would encourage all of our students to show their spirit by dressing up during the week.
Monday: Black Hole Day (wear all black)
Tuesday: Space Cowboy Day
Wednesday: Science Fiction Day
Thursday: Space Jammy Day (wear your favorite school appropriate jammies)
Friday: MV Day - show your spirit by wearing Crimson, Gold and White
The Football game starts at 7:00. The Queen and King will be crowned during half-time.
Go Vikings!
The elementary celebrated their summer reading program this afternoon with the students who read over 2,700 minutes. Each student received a slushy, prizes and water bottles.
The research on children reading includes improving a child's vocabulary and language skills, it develops their imagination, readers achieve better in school, it exercises their brains, improves concentration and helps them to become better readers.
We are so proud of our young readers and parents who supported our summer reading goal.
Good Luck to HS VB @ Riley Co. Tour. Saturday 9/14 Start time 9:00 a.m. and HS CC @ Wamego start time 9:00 a.m.
Cross Country News:
Congratulations to AJ Rubio for his High School 5th place finish at the Mission Valley Invitational and to Kyplee Jacobson for her Junior High 4th place finish.
Also, congratulations to Kyplee for her 12th place finish out of 72, at the Wamego Middle School Meet last Tuesday.
Last but not least, the Cross Country Team enjoyed their practice yesterday in the downpour.
Reminder: HS FB tonight @ MV vs. Wabaunsee. Start time 7:00. Tailgate provided by FCCLA Walking Tacos (5:30-7:00) $6 donation.
Cotton O’Neil Sports Injury Clinic @ Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park – 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
Reminder... MVE Picnic RSVP's are due tomorrow (Friday, Sept 13th). If you have misplaced your note, please call the Elementary Office to reserve your spot. You can call 866-557-6686.
The picnic will take place on Friday, October 4th.
Reminder TODAY: JH VB & FB Home vs. Lyndon. VB starts @ 4:30, FB starts @ 6:30.
Lady Vikes win first match as they beat Chase County in League play. The Incredibles also showed up at the game to support their Vikes!!!
Reminder: HS VB @ MV today vs. Chase Co. Games start at 5:00 pm. JH CC @ Wamego. 4:00 pm. Good Luck Vikings.
Wamego Middle School Cross Country Invitational
Date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 at 4:00p (WMS)
ATTENDING: Chapman Middle, Concordia Middle, Manhattan Eisenhower Middle, Marysville, Mission Valley Middle, Riley County Middle, Rock Creek, Seaman, Silver Lake Junior, St. Marys, Susan B Anthony Middle, Wabaunsee Jr, Washburn Rural Middle
LOCATION: Wamego Middle School - 1701 Kaw Valley Rd - Wamego, KS 66547
RESTROOMS: There will be Porta Pottys located on the SOUTH side of the school. NOBODY will be allowed inside the school to use restrooms.
ORDER of RACES:
4:00p - 7th Grade Girls (2 Miles)
4:25p - 7th Grade Boys (2 Miles)
4:50p - 8th Grade Girls (2 Miles)
5:15p - 8th Grade Boys (2 Miles)
AWARDS: The top 15 runners in each division will receive medals.
Four Divisions: 7th Grade Girls / 7th Grade Boys / 8th Grade Girls / 8th Grade Boys
All race awards will be given after the 8th grade boy’s races is finished & results tabulated.
____________________________________________________________________________
Runners will be dismissed from class at 1:45. Please bring money, we will stop by McDonald’s on the way home from the meet. We should be getting back to Mission Valley around 7:00 to 7:30ish.
Viking Activities Week 9-9 through 9-14
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/460134/Activities_at_a_Glance_9_9-14_2_.pdf
Reminder: HS V Football tonight @ MV vs. West Franklin. Game starts at 7:00. Tailgate provided by "Feed the Vikes" Pulled Pork, Beans, Chips, Dessert and Drink- $6.00 donation.
GO VIKINGS
There will be a 5th Grade Band informational meeting on Monday, Sept. 9th at 6 pm in the Band Room.
Last Friday, Mission Valley Jr/Sr High School participated in their very first Viking SAGA. The students did 'ice breaker' activities, as well as identify a Viking 'Name' for themselves, and a name for their Viking Crew (advisory class) guaranteeing more is to come!
Vikings at a Glance
Week of Sept. 2nd- 7th
Reminder: No School Monday, Labor Day
Today’s FB Jamboree has moved to the MV practice fields beginning @ 4:30. Park west of game field & enter gate @ N end of parking lot. No seating, so bring lawn chairs. ‘Feed the Vikings’ is postponed to next week!
Today’s FB Jamboree has been moved to the practice fields due to last night’s rain. Everyone needs to park in the West parking lot and walk to the North gate near the Observatory to enter the practice fields. Please bring your own lawn chairs as there are no bleachers at the fields. If the west parking lot fills up then park in the south parking lot between the school & game field. Scrimmage begins at 4:30 and should last no more than a couple hours. Also, the ‘Feed the Vikes’ dinner has been postponed to next Friday’s Home game.
Here is the Agenda for the September 9, 2019 Board of Education Meeting. Board Meetings are held at the District Office in Eskridge, KS at 7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.
This Friday MV will host a FB Jamboree @ 4:30 with Olpe & Osage City. Each team gets to run 36 plays for the night (18 vs. each team). There is NO admission for any of the scrimmages so we hope you can attend. Go Vikes!
MV Scrimmage Reminder: The JH & HS VB teams will have their annual scrimmage this Thursday beginning @ 5:00 in the main gym; JH/HS CC & JH FB will begin their scrimmages @ 6:00. Hope you can come out and support your Viking student-athletes!
Due to construction at West Franklin HS, the varsity football game between MV & WF on 9/6/19 has been moved from Ottawa University to Mission Valley with a 7:00 start time. Go Vikings!
Karlyn Gustin, Kansas FCCLA VP of Peer Education, spoke to the Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors today to promote partnerships and the importance of family and consumer sciences education for ensuring well-informed consumers. She also spoke about promoting career opportunities that bridge the Agricultural and Family Services fields.
Way to go Karlyn and Mrs. Bergin!
ANNOUNCEMENT 4 Seniors/Juniors & their Parents: It is that time of year for financial aid and "FAFSA". The "financial aid" night is on 9/30/19 at 6:30 p.m. in the FACS room @ the HS. The following day is "Apply KS" where the students start applying to colleges in the library.
We are always proud of our students but especially when they design something as cool as this years Volleyball shirts. Hope Martin has done a great job and they look pretty cool. If you are interested in ordering one, orders are due this Friday. https://5il.co/9rtn
1st Day of School fun---Go Vikings!
As the Elementary begins the new year, we have many exciting changes. A new Principal, Amy Johnston. And, three new teachers, Melissa Brown in 2nd, Alicia Elliott in 1st and Mary McDaneld in 4th. You might have noticed new Expectation Posters up in the hallway during Open House and we encourage you to visit with your student(s) about 1. Being Caring, 2. Being Respectful, 3. Being Responsible and 4. Being Safe. We appreciate your support as we start the new School Year! Go Vikings!
If you have a student or know of a student who would be interested in playing Flag Football this fall, the registration deadline is tomorrow. If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hoelting at khoelting@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
The Elementary is having a chance to learn new expectations and procedures from their teachers and Mrs. Johnston. They are ready for a great new year!
Welcome Back! The High School started their day off with an assembly which included the cheeleaders/dance team, introduction of staff and a truth or dare for the new teachers followed by a scavenger hunt. Whew! And it's still just the morning!
Looking forward to the first day of School tomorrow!
It's time for the Cross Country apparel order! We are super excited for the shirts this year (Sarah Wayman did an amazing job designing them) and they have quotes that we frequently say during the season or a race!
If you would like to order a shirt - we would LOVE to have your support! If you have any questions - let me know! Order's are due this Friday, to guarantee shirts before our first meet! Thank you, Coach Thomas.
At the Open House 7th graders had an orientation tour, the MV PTO assisted with serving some tasty treats. We also had WabCo Sheriff & Health Departments, OPAA, Girl Scouts, and Crosswinds Family Services.
Great time tonight at Open House. Thanks to everyone who showed up to to kick off another great Viking school year. A special welcome goes out to all the new families and staff members.
REMINDER: College Psychology class is on Thursday's at 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. weekly, and the first class starts this Thursday, 8/22/2019. The class will be held in Mrs. McGann's classroom, room #217, at MVHS.
Parents & Students - Do not forget about tomorrow evening’s Open House from 4:30 - 6:30. For ALL INCOMING 7th GRADERS we will have our ORIENTATION from 6:00 - 6:30 in the Main Gym. Hope to see you Tuesday evening!
For those Elementary students that have been eagerly wondering who your teacher is, the wait is now over. https://5il.co/9k48
Students taking online ACC Courses which start 8/19/2019. You MUST login to your blackboard within the first 3 days or you can be dropped. If you require your username/password for blackboard, email me so that I can get that for you. https://allencc.blackboard.com/webapps/login/
We would like to introduce our new staff: Christine Shaffer, Melissa Brown, Katie Sperry, Cindy Kelly, Kami Saenz, Sara Carrier, Amy Johnston, Becky Zerr, Alicia Elliott, Stephanie Homan, Mary McDaneld, J.D. Johnson, Jarrod Taylor, Dillon Johnson and Drew Ukens.
Welcome to Mission Valley!!! Go Vikings!
A perfect way to kick off the new year is with the FFA Corn Fry and softball game. All FFA members and their families are invited to attend; this includes all incoming freshmen, their parents, and all Mission Valley community members and alumni. We will be serving grilled corn, hamburgers, watermelon and drinks. Remember to bring your gloves, bats, and softballs for the annual parent/alumni vs. FFA members softball game at Eskridge this Sunday @ 6:00 pm.
VIKING ALL-SPORT Parent-Student Meeting with Ath. Dir. Rod Hasenbank. Great to see all the VIKINGS getting ready for another fantastic year in and out of the classroom. GO VIKINGS!
USD 330 Mission Valley is currently accepting application for Substitute Bus Drivers. Substitute drivers earn $17.86/hr and are guaranteed 2.25 hours per route. For more information contact Mary Hewes at the District Office (785-449-2282) or mhewes@mv330.org
The Cross Country practice schedule for JH/HS:
--Monday the 19th: 4:00 - 5:00pm
--Tuesday the 20th: 4:00 - 5:00pm
--Wednesday the 21st: 8:00 - 9:00AM
Starting August 22nd, practice times will be from 3:45-5:30.
Here are the Board of Education Minutes from the Board Meeting and Special Board Meeting on August 12.
Don't forget about this Wednesday's 'All-Sport Parent- Athlete Mtg.' @ 6:00 in the Main Gym. There's a lot of new KSHSAA rules to cover. You can turn in your required athletic packets as well (additional forms will also be available). See you Wednesday evening!
Reminder-USD #330 Special Education Dept. will be conducting screenings on August 28th for all USD #330 children ages 3-5 years old with suspected delays in one or more of the following areas: speech/language, motor, cognitive, social - emotional. Please call MV for more info.
Burlingame Recreation is offering Flag Football for students in PreSchool-6th grade. Students will be divided according to grade level. If you are interested, the registration deadline is August 23rd. For more information please contact Austin Masters, 785-817-3908, bgamerec@gmail.com. https://5il.co/9d5a
REMINDER: School Enrollment takes place today and tomorrow from 1pm - 7pm. This time is to review scheduling & to pay fees. New students (if out-of-district and BOE approved), you can enroll on-site (computers available) & please bring any records from your old school.
August 12th, Special Board Meeting and Regular Board Meeting Agenda is attached.
Reminder to MV Viking Band members: Band Camp will run Aug. 5, 7 and 9 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at MVHS. We hope to see you all there as we prepare for another great year! Go Vikings!
Here is the flyer for the Wabaunsee County "Back to School Fair" sponsored by Community Action. They are only distributing school supplies this year, they will not have food and vendors. Any leftover supplies will be divided up between the schools.
Please enjoy our August District Newsletter. This includes messages from our Principals and school supply lists for the Elementary and JH/HS. https://5il.co/95di
USD #330 Mission Valley Special Education Department will be conducting a screening for all USD #330 Mission Valley children ages 3-5 years old with suspected delays in one or more of the following areas: speech/language, motor, cognitive, social - emotional.
If you have or know of a child 3-5 years old that resides in the USD #330 Mission Valley school district and are interested in having them screened, please contact the Mission Valley Special Services Office.
(Phone)--866-557-6686 (option #4)
(Email)--bbecker@mv330.org
For all the Harry Potter fans, there will be a book club guided discussion of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at the Topeka Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00 pm. Please sign up through this link if you are interested in attending, https://bit.ly/2Os762Y.
MV Prints will be having an Overstock sale during Open House on August 20 from 4:30-6:30.
Nothing like freshly waxed floors that look awesome thanks to the AWESOME MV custodial staff! They make the school look great every day.
Just a reminder for HS students who might like extra credit in their English class, the Book Club Summer Books are: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd AND The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Students may read one or both.
We would like to introduce you to two new elementary staff members for this year, Alicia Elliott and Dillon Johnston. We are excited they are joining our staff.
The Board Minutes are always on the website, but you may also access them through this link, https://5il.co/90u5
Next up, we would like to introduce our new High School Principal, J.D. Johnson.
Please join us in welcoming our new 4th grade teacher, Mary McDaneld.
Please note the corrected link for the 2019-2020 Sport Schedules. http://missionvalleyks.apptegy.us/o/district/page/2019-2020-sport-schedules
Please welcome our new 2nd grade teacher, Melissa Brown.
July 22, 2019
Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Fall 2019 Scheduling: Course schedules are to be mailed out this week. Any questions, please contact Mr. Hancock (see letter). The link to the course schedule for your reference: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oC7kEQBoqDLA02JdjxuTjQTfVL8AqVVJoc6ZZ6rWeTY/edit?usp=sharing
The All Sport Parent/Athlete Participation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Mission Valley North Gym. The Fall sport coaches’ will then host their individual sessions at approximately 6:30 p.m. in designated classrooms. All required forms will be available that night. Remember, current physicals have to be on file before athletes can practice.
2019-2020 Sport Schedules have been posted. You can access them here: https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-missionvalleyks/browse/30046
Over the next few weeks, we will be spotlighting our new staff. The first one up is Amy Johnston, the new elementary principal.
Corrected - Unofficial Board of Education Meeting Minutes.
There will be no Girls Basketball Player Workouts from June 24th through July 7th. Player workouts will resume on July 8th from 10 am - 12 pm on Monday’s, Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s.
Go Vikes!
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 24, at 7:00 pm in Eskridge.
The Mission Valley NORTH & EAST parking lots will be closed tomorrow (6-18) for repairs. All MV Staff and Students will need to park in the WEST parking lot.
Thanks!
Just a reminder of the Harveyville and Eskridge Summer Lunch program from June 3-July 26. Meals are served from 11:30 am -12:30 pm., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, for all children under the age of 18.
The Farpoint Observatory located at Mission Valley will have the following 2019 Public Observing dates:
June 22nd @ 9:00 p.m.
July 6th @ 9:00 p.m.
July 27th @ 9:00 p.m.
August 24th @ 8:30 p.m.
September 21st @ 8:00 p.m.
October 26th @ 7:30 p.m.
November 23rd @ 7:30 p.m.
Unofficial Minutes (subject to Board approval)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – June 10, 2019
President Clinton Lambotte called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mission Valley USD #330 to order at 7:05 p.m. in the board conference room in Eskridge, Kansas. Board members present were Tom Phillips, Debbi Childers and Clipper Goodrich. Jim Rudeen, Jon Deters and Tuff Stephenson were absent. The superintendent and board clerk also attended.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0.
New elementary principal, Amy Johnston and new band director Katie Sperry introduced themselves to the Board. Kendra Johnston, parent, spoke to the board about allowing Country Kids Retreat to be a Mission Valley bus stop as several Mission Valley families utilize the daycare. Ashlynn Fast is going to FBLA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Items in the consent agenda that were approved include: approval of minutes of the May 13, 2019 regular board meeting and minutes of the May 30, 2019 special board meeting; approval of clerk’s report and treasurer’s report as presented; approval of warrants in the amount of $161,314.13; approval of extra duty payroll in the amount of $6,155.48; approval of transfers from the general fund to the at-risk fund in the amount of $35,000.00 and from the supplemental general fund to the vocational education fund in the amount of $55,000.00; approval of the following personnel changes: resignation of Morgan Wayman as paraprofessional, termination of Reba Zabel as paraprofessional and resignation of Julie Bond as concession stand sponsor; and administrator’s written reports as presented.
Clipper Goodrich moves, seconded by Debbi Childers, to approve the 2019-20 BASES contract of $7,000 for 6 days of services. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to approve the meal price recommendations as presented. All meal categories will increase by $0.05 beginning with the 2019-20 school year. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Tom Phillips moves, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve the 2019-20 student fee prices as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0.
The Board recommended that the Superintendent handle the out of district transportation request.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve the 2019-20 out of district student requests as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to approve the insurance proposal in the amount of $107,778.00 from CBIZ Insurance with KASB as the Work Comp provider. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve that the bus be advertised locally for closed bid sale before posting it with Purple Wave. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Recommended policy changes from KASB were presented for review.
Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve a 3% raise, step movement for those eligible and a $25 district contribution increase to health insurance for the classified staff.
Mr. Cromer and Mr. Hasenbank gave building and program reports.
Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to go into executive session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA and that they return to open session in the same room at 7:56 p.m. Motion passed 4 to 0.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:56 p.m.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Debbi Childers, to approve the resignation of Kim Moreno as 7-12 Language Art teacher, Martin Moreno as K-12 Art teacher and StuCo Sponsor, Dustin Stucky as forensic coach and play director, Kasi Kraus as assistant track coach; hiring of Becky Zerr as 7-12 language arts teacher, Gina Bergin as head spirit sponsor and Hayley Smith as assistant spirit sponsor. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tasha Raine
Board Clerk
The following students participated in the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band at last Saturday’s annual Kansas Shrine Bowl in Dodge City. Congratulations to Beau Throckmorton, Gabriel Goldsmith, Lane Seastrom and Doyonna Robinson for their selection to this wonderful event. We also want to give a special ‘Thank You’ to MVHS teacher, Lizette Goldsmith for transporting and chaperoning these MV Band students. Go Vikes!
What can we do to prevent bullying in Kansas schools?
A Blue Ribbon Task Force was created in March 2019 by Dr. Randy Watson to investigate current bullying trends of students in Kansas. Through this task force they are asking teens to share their thoughts on bullying by accessing https://mewe.com/join/kansasblueribbontaskforceonbullying and providing their thoughts and experiences.
All comments and information received through the website will be shared with the Task Force and will be used to develop recommendations for the State Board of Education at their meeting in December.
How can we give all Kansas kids
the best start in life?
Parents of children of all ages, community and
business leaders, health providers, early childhood
providers, elected officials, and anyone who is
passionate about the future of Kansas children and
families are all encouraged to participate in these
community conversations. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times.
Unofficial Minutes (subject to Board approval)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – May 30, 2019
Board President, Clinton Lambotte, called the special meeting of the Board of Education of Mission Valley USD #330 to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room in Eskridge, Kansas. Board members present were Jim Rudeen, Debbi Childers, Tom Phillips and Tuff Stephenson. Jon Deters and Clipper Goodrich were absent. The superintendent and board clerk also attended.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Tuff Stephenson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Jim Rudeen, to approve the 2019-20 negotiated offers as presented which includes raises of 3.37% for certified staff. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Tuff Stephenson, to approve the hiring of Alicia Elliott as Elementary teacher. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Tuff Stephenson, to approve the hiring of Becky Zerr as ELA teacher. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Debbi Childers, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tasha Raine
Board Clerk
Mission Valley USD#330
Regular Board Meeting - June 10, 2019
7:00 pm - Eskridge, KS 66423
I. Call to Order
II. Welcome Visitors
III. Adoption of Agenda
IV. Patron’s Comments
V. Good News Report & FYI
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the May 13, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting and May 31, 2019 Special Meeting
B. Financial Reports
1. Clerk’s Report
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Warrants, Payroll & Transfers
C. Classified Staff Resignations & Appointments
D. Administrators Written Reports
VII. Action
A. 2019-20 BASES (Behavior and Social Emotional Supports) Contract
VIII. Receive
A. Meal Price & Student Fee Recommendations
B. Out of District Transportation Requests
C. Out of District Student Requests
D. District Insurance Proposals
E. Bus to Sell
F. Board Policy Updates
G. Classified Raises
IX. Administrator Oral Reports
X. Executive Session
A. Personnel
B. Negotiation
C. Student
XI. Board Reports
A. Superintendent
B. Board President
C. Other Board Comments
The public is cordially invited to attend the open meeting of the Mission Valley Board of Education. If you have a disability, please call well in advance (10 days if possible) of the meeting to indicate how you can be assisted with your disability so that you will be comfortable in the meeting.
The Mission Valley School District, USD 330, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries or complaints
regarding the non-discrimination policies including requests for accommodations or access to a
District facility to participate in a program, activity, or service:
William J. Clark, Superintendent
Mission Valley, USD 330
511 East 2
nd Avenue, PO Box 158
Eskridge, Kansas 66423
Phone: 785-449-2282, 866-557-6686
Fax: 785-409-6216
For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in
the U.S. Department of Education, please contact OCR at (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf),
or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.]
Mission Valley Summer Strength and Conditioning
Contact Information: Skyler Beam (boys) - sbeam@mv330.org
2019 Summer Schedule (8 Week Program)
Week 1 – Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6
Week 2 - Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 13
Week 3 - Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20
Week 4 - Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27
Week 5 - Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11
Week 6 - Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18
Week 7 - Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25
Week 8 - Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
BREAK: Monday, July 1 – Thursday, July 4
Boys S&C will be held from 6:30‐8:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
On Wednesday’s, football players will have a quick 30 minute team session and then pracƟce
(ALL students, even those not involved with football are welcome though)
Girls Weights will be held from 7:00‐8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
All Mission Valley students, grades 7‐12 are both welcomed and encouraged to aƩend Summer S&C, regardless if they are involved with sports or not
Summer S&C is a FREE program available to ALL Mission Valley student‐athletes that is an opportunity to develop as an athlete,get conditioned for upcoming sports seasons, develop camaraderie and friendships with peers, and enhance mental toughness
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR FOOTBALL
JUNE 3: 1ST DAY OF WEIGHTS: 6:30 am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
JUNE 3: LINEMAN WORKOUTS: AFTER WEIGHTS
JUNE 5: 1ST SUMMER PRACTICE: 6:30 am Every Wednesday
JUNE 19: ESU CAMP: 9:30 Am @ SFT
JUNE 24: BIG MAN CHALLENGE: 5:30 pm @ Shawnee Heights
JULY 1‐4: NO WEIGHTS/ PRACTICE
JULY 8: WEIGHTS START BACK UP
JULY 10: LAST PRACTICE
JULY 12: JJD CAMP: 9:30 @ WAMEGO
JULY 30: SENIOR POSTER; AFTER WEIGHTS
AUG 1: LAST DAY OF WEIGHTS
AUG 19: 1ST PRACTICE PROBABLY AT 4
SEPT 6: 1ST GAME @ WEST FRANKLIN
Mission Valley School District USD #330
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Eskridge, Kansas7:00 p.m.
Special Board of Education Meeting
Special Board Meeting Rules –
1. Limit discussion and action at the meeting to the purpose or purposes for which it is called;
2. Provide two clear days written notice to board members and/or have all members sign a waiver of notice if the requisite notice is not provided;
3. Notice of special board meetings must also be provided to all individuals/entities who have requested notice of meetings as soon as is practicable
I. Call to Order
a. Adoption of Agenda
II. Executive Session
a. Negotiations
b. Personnel
The public is cordially invited to attend the open meeting of the Mission Valley Board of Education. If you have a disability, please call well in advance (10 days if possible) of the meeting to indicate how you can be assisted with your disability so that you will be comfortable in the meeting.
The Mission Valley School District, USD 330, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries or complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies including requests for accommodations or access to a District facility to participate in a program, activity, or service:
William J. Clark, Superintendent
Mission Valley, USD 330
511 East 2nd Avenue, PO Box 158
Eskridge, Kansas 66423
Phone: 785-449-2282, 866-557-6686
Fax: 785-409-6216
For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education, please contact OCR at (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.]
State Track resumes today with MV Girls 4x100 (Kessler, Murray, Halupa, Deters) scheduled to run @ 3:00. Brooke Roberts will throw Discus & Shot late today or early evening. No prelims today and running events will be on a rolling schedule. Good Luck Lady Vikes!
State Track Meet delayed due to thunderstorms. The committee will reconvene at 3:00 to make further decisions.
Caleb Lisk goes out at 11’6 in pole vault. Great Job Caleb!
Caleb Lisk clears 11’0 on third and final attempt. Will tie his personal record if he makes next jump at 11’6.
Caleb Lisk clears opening height of 10’6 at State Track Meet!
At our end of the school year Elementary Assembly this afternoon we honored all the students that have received awards and we said good-bye to those that are leaving and those retiring. We wish you all the best!
Congratulations to the following MVHS Track & Field State Qualifiers after placing in the top 4 at Friday’s Regional Track Meet at Jeff. Co. North:
Brooke Roberts - 2nd in Discus; 4th in Shot Put; Shelby Kesler, MacKenzie Murray, Tatiana Halupa, Megan Deters - 3rd in Girls 4x100M Relay; Caleb Lisk - 4th in Pole Vault.
These athletes will participate in the State Track & Field Meet this Friday & Saturday at Wichita State University. Good Luck Vikings!!!
A big Thank You to all the Volunteers and Sixth graders who helped Mr. Andrew run a successful Field Day!
And Thank You Mr. Andrew! You will be greatly missed!
We've had a great Field Day, finishing up with 3rd-5th graders.
JH/HS Parent Letter about the last day of School. There are three options, please read and contact the school if you have any questions. https://5il.co/7qqk
8TH GRADE PROMOTION TONIGHT @ 7:00 p.m. All 8th graders need to report to the HS Commons no later than 6:00 p.m. for pictures.
K-2 Field Day! And it’s a beautiful day!!!
3rd grade girls with 110 pounds and bridge still holding! #govikings
Congratulations to the students of the Class of 2019!
Their Valedictorian is Dalton Dayhoff. Their Salutatorian is Cameron McGann.
HS Graduation Ceremony starts at 2:00 pm in the main gym this Sunday. Graduating seniors are to arrive at 12:30pm.
Tomorrow is our Elementary Field Day. Kindergarten - 2nd Grade will have field day from 9:00 - 11:15 and 3rd - 5th Grade will be from 1:00 - 3:15. Please send sunscreen with students it looks like it will be a great sunny day. If you would like to watch any of our younger athletes in action come on out!
Our Elementary Student Ambassadors are hard at work refinishing the playground benches. Thank you Student Ambassadors for all your hard work and for being upstanding students in your classrooms.
Final score from McLouth Regional Finals. Oskaloosa 9 Lady Vikings 7. Congrats on a great season Lady Vikings!
Oskaloosa leads MV, 9-7 in top of 7.
Lady Vikes up 7-4 bottom of 6 in Regional Finals..
#2 seed Lady Vikings up 5-3 over #1 seed Oskaloosa in top of 6..
Great showing at the 2nd Grade Wax Museum.
Baseball & Softball Regional Championships Tonight! Congrats to the Viking BSB-SB teams in qualifying for the chance to go to State tonight! BSB plays @ 5:00 in Alma and SB plays @ 5:30 in McLouth. Good Luck Vikings!
The Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Libraries in Harveyville and Eskridge will be serving free lunches for all children 18 and under during the month of June. Please refer to the flyers for dates and times.
Our 2nd graders held a dress rehearsal today for their Wax Museum that will be held tomorrow at 1:30. Everyone is invited.
Lady Vikings earn spot in Championship game with a 7-3 win over McLouth. The game will be @ 5:30 at the McLouth diamonds. Congrats!
Congrats to the Lady Vikes on their 15-0 1st round win over Troy in 3 innings. The girls will play the winner of the McLouth- Valley Falls game at 6:00 tonight.
You can access the Board of Education Minutes from last nights Board Meeting here https://5il.co/7oe4
Ms. Schlesener’s third grade class is working on a stem project for force and simple machines by getting a ping pong ball from a high surface into a bucket.
MV FCCLA is doing a Window Washing Fundraiser for the students attending the National Leadership Conference in California on May 11, 18, or June 2. If you are interested please contact Gina Bergin at gbergin@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
SENIORS and their parents:
1. Received their official notice on the Final Exam Exemption Policy today. Their finals are this Wednesday. If exempted, then seniors should not be at school on Wednesday without office permission.
2. Tuesday, tomorrow, seniors check in their Chromebooks, box, and charger. They may purchase the Samsung model for $25, or they will owe $25 if not checked in.
Today’s Regional Softball at McLouth has been postponed to tomorrow @ 3:00.
HS Baseball & Softball Regional’s begin today w/SB playing in McLouth @ 3:00 while BSB has a 1st Rd. Bye and will play @ 5:00. If SB wins 1st game today then they will move on to Semi-Finals @ 6:30 tonight. With a win this evening then SB will play in the Championship tomorrow @ 4:30 in McLouth. If BSB wins this evening then they will play in Championship this Wed. @ 5:00 in Alma. Good Luck Vikings!
REMINDER: PHYSICALS TOMORROW - see attached flyer!
Select 6th graders work on a semester long project. Seeing it to the end. Making a coordinate grid to be used for all grade levels #govikings
The 7th and 8th grades will be attending their field trips tomorrow. Please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the day. Also, make sure that all permission slips have been signed and returned. We are looking forward to a fun day together.
Last week third grade had a special guest, Rosie Best-Cutrer. She did such an amazing job of storytelling, performing original kid songs, telling folk tales and playing the banjo that we had her back for the 2nd graders. Thank you Rosie for coming twice!!!
Just a reminder and preview of the Fine Arts program tonight at 7:00 pm.
5th grade band performing this afternoon. Great job students and Mr. Rogers!
Baccalaureate is just around the corner! You all are invited to the 'Baccalaureate' on 5/18/2019 at 10 a.m. located in the high school commons. There will be food, friends, and relationships strengthened via the Word. Sponsored by your MVHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
-2nd Grade field trip for May 8th has been rescheduled to Monday, May 13th.
-3rd Grade field trip for May 8th has been cancelled and students will have activities in class tomorrow instead.
An exciting presentation given by a MVHS Junior in Mrs. Smith's 4th hour American History class about the history & contributions of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Students then made 'bumper stickers' to bring awareness to CAPs mission and history!
Here is the May 13, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda https://5il.co/7lf7
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
With the school year quickly coming to a close, I want to communicate a list of events in the Elementary. We will work to communicate any changes as weather can play a role in upcoming field trips as well as Field Day, and we will let you know as soon as those decisions are made.
Elementary Events:
• May 6th - 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 7th - 4th Grade Field Trip: Fire Station and Lawrence Aquatics Center
• May 7th - 5th & 6th Grade Water Festival has been cancelled with no makeup
• May 8th - 2nd Grade Field Trip: Melvern Lake
. May 8th - 3rd Grade Field Trip: Emporia Zoo and Peter Pan Park
. May 8th - 5th Grade Band @ 3:00 in the Main Gym
• May 9th - Kindergarten Field Trip: Manhattan Zoo & bowling
• May 13th - 5th Grade Field Trip to ESU Planetarium, Peter Pan Park and bowling
• May 15th - 2nd Grade Wax Museum: 1:30 - 3:00 (Main Gym)
• May 17th - Elementary Field Day: K-2 @ 9:00 - 11:15 & 3-5 @ 1:00 - 3:15 (rain date May 20th)
• May 21st - Last day of school and end of year assembly 3:00
On May 21st, we will have a year end assembly to recognize some special accomplishments. Please join us in this celebration as we highlight the upcoming retirements of Connie Blades and Doug Andrew.
Brett Fenton -- bfenton@mv330.org
We would like to congratulate Dalton Dayhoff on his All State Academic Honorable Mention Team Award.
"Each year, The Topeka Capital-Journal chooses the All-State Academic Team, a recognition of the best and brightest young minds the Sunflower State has to offer. One graduating senior per high school in Kansas can be nominated by their principal or guidance counselor for consideration." https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190504/all-state-academic-team-honorable-mention-team
Congratulations to the Viking Baseball & Softball teams yesterday vs Chase County. The Lady Vikes won (3-0 & 15-8) giving them a record of 14 wins & 5 losses. The Viking baseball team split (7-6 & 5-6). Current record is 19-1 and are FHL Champs. Softball is yet to be decided.
May 3, 2019
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Thank you for your attendance this past Wednesday for the 4th – 6th Grade Spring Concert. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 5th Grade Band was not able to perform as previously scheduled. I know our students, as well as Mr. Rogers, have worked very hard throughout the year and we want to make sure they have an opportunity to perform their portion of the concert. After meeting with the students on Thursday and talking with Mr. Rogers, we have worked together to find a solution so our students can still have their performance.
On Wednesday, May 8th, our 5th Grade Band will perform a small concert at 3:00 in the main gym. | know that some may wish to attend, but due to work or prior commitments you might not be able to. With that said, I would still like to extend this invitation to anyone that may be able to come and watch our students perform. I look forward to seeing them perform next Wednesday, and thank you again for all your support throughout the year and through this change.
Sincerely,
Brett Fenton
The start time for the Baseball & Softball games today @ Chase County has been moved to 5:30 p.m. in order to get the fields ready to play.
6th graders working on roller coasters today in library and computers.
MVHS will be on the 9pm and 10pm KSNT Fox 43 news for our first Reality University school that was held today. We give a Super Viking THANK YOU to Mr. Hancock, our school counselor, and the many Reality presenters. Thank you also to our students and to KSNT for coming to MVHS.
Due to weather and field conditions ALL PRACTICES for HS and JH have been canceled this afternoon. Drive safely.
Lady Vikings Softball vs Council Grove has been CANCELLED for today (April 30th) and has been rescheduled of Monday (May 6th) beginning @ 4:30 p.m. We will finish the varsity game and play (1) JV game.
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, here are a few quick reminders of upcoming activities.
4th-6th Grade Spring Concert (Wednesday, May 1st @ 7:00 p.m.) Students need to report to their classroom @ 6:40 p.m.
7th-12th Fine Arts Night is (Wednesday, May 8th @ 7 p.m.)
7th-12th Mission Valley Awards Night (Thursday, May 9th @ 6 p.m.)
Elementary Field Day (Friday, May 17th)
8th Grade Promotion (Friday, May 17th @ 7 p.m.)
HS Graduation (Sunday, May 19th @ 2 p.m.)
Last Day of School (Tuesday, May 21st)
JV Viking Baseball vs Council Grove in Eskridge has been CANCELLED for today (April 30th) due to wet field conditions. A decision will be made later today regarding Viking Softball vs Council Grove.
Due to the poor weather forecasted for tomorrow, the Water Festival for 3rd and 4th grades has been CANCELLED! It will NOT be rescheduled.
The Stride for Maisie Pride 5k/25k is quickly approaching. The walk/race is in conjunction with Maisie 100 mile gravel race. All proceeds from both of these go towards the Maisie Pool in Eskridge. The pool is FREE to all who attend all summer long, so it is through events like these that help to keep the pool opening and running for all to enjoy. Join us for a beautiful walk/run around the lake for the 5k or out on gravel for the 25k. You can register online or through Mrs. Hoelting. Must be registered by May 1st to receive the super cool T-shirt. Registration form: https://5il.co/7h51
On Wednesday, Mrs. Meek had an Alternative Prom in the Elementary Library for several of our students with some special guests from St. Mary's. There was food, dancing and fun enjoyed by all! We would like to thank Emma, Karlyn, Sydney, Paige, Kiki and Brogan for their help. And all the elementary for their Red Carpet welcome!
The High School and Junior High participated in Community Clean Up last Friday.
The MV Lady Viking Softball teams will play their makeup games against Council Grove on Tuesday, April 30th at Harveyville with the Varsity playing their last 2.5 innings at 3:30, followed by the JV doubleheader at approx. 4:30. We hope you can come support the Lady Vikes!
Tomorrow, Friday, is the HS/JH Community Service Day. From 8:30 - 11:30 the HS will be working in Harveyville while the JH will be working at school. Students need to arrive to school on time. Students can bring school appropriate work clothes, gloves etc. We are proud that are Vikings help our communities.
Tonight is MV Softball's last home game & Senior Night. Come support our Vikings as they face West Franklin @ 4:30 & 6:00 in Harveyville. Seniors Lizzy & Daylee will be honored & recognized for all their hard work over the last 4 years. We would love to see the stands packed!
PK-3rd Spring Concert....awesome performances put on by fantastic staff. VIKING PROUD!
Mission Valley "Unique Me" Dance 2019. Thank you to our friends from Kaw Valley and all the people that helped put it on. So many awesome students and staff!
MV Juniors lining up out the door to sign up for Reality University coming on May 2, 2019! Reality University is a full day of courses, taught by local & state professionals, in order to help the students develop 'adulting' skills to prepare them for post-secondary activities.
Our PreK-3 Students are busy practicing for their Spring Concert tonight. We hope you will be able to attend. Concert starts at 7:00 pm.
"Pop Goes the Fizz". Using solid fuel (alka seltzer) to launch rockets @ STARBASE.
5th Grade students at Kansas STARBASE learning about CAD by building spacestations
For those of you who love Harry Potter, you missed a great Harry Potter Party last Wednesday in the High School Library. Those students who could prove they read all seven books were invited. It was full of decorations, food and games.
Please see the attached flier from Cotton O’Neil Sports Medicine regarding their ‘Sports Physicals Day’. Students will need to take a blank 2019-20 Physical form with them.
Mrs. Kemp’s science class working hard on making our own chemical reactions!!
MV had a soft lockdown safety drill @ 1:10 PM today. Again, this was a drill #govikings
The Riley and Wabaunsee County 4-H groups will be holding a fundraiser garage sale on Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27th at Cico Park in Manhattan. For more information please see the attached flyer.
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Spirit Squad Members - in no particular order.
JH Cheer
Clara Johnston - captain
Olivia Bassett - co-captain
Lucy Bryan
Kenady Deever
Ava Gustin
Ja'Vae McCarter
Emma Slade
Kailey Weissbeck
HS Cheer
Emma Gustin - captain
Kiki Widau - co-captain
Morgan Campbell
Karlyn Gustin
Gabi Johnson
Bobbi Secord
Robert Taylor
McKenzie Wainwright
Maddie Widau
Brooke Wines
HS Dance
Gracie Price - Captain
Maddie Widau - Co-Captain
Brooke Long
Brooke Wines
Emma Gustin
Karlee Godfrey
Karlyn Gustin
Katie Bridgman
Kiki Widau
MacKenzie Murray
Madison Metzger
Paige Sims
Sydney Gleason
Tatum McCart
Lady Vikes roll past Lyndon in softball (7-3) (13-3).
Viking Baseball sweeps Lyndon in two games as they win 2nd game in 6 innings, 11-1. Viking Baseball remains undefeated!
Viking baseball wins first game vs. Lyndon, 16-1 in 3 innings.
Congrats to the MV Viking Baseball team on their sweep of the Burlingame Bearcats, as the Vikes won Game 1, 15-0 in 4 innings and won Game 2, 10-0 in 5 innings. Great job Vikings!
Students from Mrs. Haya's 6th grade class were ready for a fun day of Robotics at ESU today with Mr. Bryan.
MVHS is pleased to announce that Cailin Grame will sign his ‘College Letter of Intent’ to run Cross Country and Track at Bethel University this Thursday (4-17) at 3:00 in the main gym. We hope you can attend and help Cailin celebrate this special day!
The 7th Grade Advisory having group discussions about Educators, their passions and desires, how the students can become better learners within the classroom, and how Educators can help the students strive to achieve the students' goals in and out of school
Congrats to the Viking Baseball team as they swept Central Heights 19-5 in game 1 and 17-3 in game 2. With tonight’s wins, MV remains undefeated @ 10-0! Great job Vikes!
Congrats to the Lady Vikes Softball team as they run rule Central Heights in both games, 22-2 and 26-0.
All Elementary Lifetouch Picture Orders or Pictures are due April 16th.
Today’s JH Track Meet at St. Mary’s has been rescheduled for next Monday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. due to inclement weather. Go Vikes!
Our 5th graders are having fun learning at Starbase!
The annual Mission Valley Community Clean-up has been scheduled for Friday, April 26th in Harveyville!!!
If you would like for students to help with your property or clean-around your business, please fill out the following application.
If you would like, you can also email me at khoelting@mv330.org to be added to the list.
About 100 students will be available, so we are looking for many projects in and around the town of Harveyville. You can access the application here: http://5il.co/7701
Congratulations to our Mission Valley FCCLA. They had an excellent weekend at State Leadership Conference the last few days.
Alex Pickett retired from her position on the Kansas Peer Education team.
Brogan Area, Emma Gustin, Sydney Gleason, Haley Atwood and Raeanne Atwood all earned top honors for their LEO (Leadership Educational Opportunity) Projects!
Karlyn Gustin was installed as a new state officer and earned a bronze on her STAR Event!
Megan Deters was installed as a new Peer Education team members and earned a gold (third place overall) on her STAR Event!
Justice Dunbar, Keaton Shives, and Trenton Parks qualified for nationals with Top Silver (second place overall) on their STAR Event!
Kiki Widau and Paige Sims qualified for nationals with Gold (second place overall) on their STAR Event!
Karlyn, Megan, Kiki, Paige, Justice, Keaton, and Trenton will all attend National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California this summer!
Way to go Mrs. Bergin and our FCCLA members!
FFA President, Caleb Hinck was featured on a national blog post and podcast last week! Check out the link to see what Caleb does for his SAE.
https://www.offincome.com/ofi-577-payment-from-pelts-and-controlling-nuisance-wildlife-ffa-sae-edition-caleb-hinck-mission-valley-high-school-ffa/
Monday is off and running with breakfast in the Elementary #govikings
Mission Valley Elementary wrapping up Autism Awareness week #govikings
Who doesn’t like to work towards goals? #govikings
Students and Paras enjoying Library time this morning.
Here is the Agenda for the April 8, 2019 Board Meeting. Meetings are open to the public and meet in the Board of Education building in Eskridge at 7:00 pm. https://5il.co/7435
Kindergarten with a social emotional lesson before lunch #govikings
Please read this wonderful letter from a mom of a child with Autism. Attached is an order form if you would like an Autism Awareness Shirt.
"Hey Mission Valley Vikings!
Many of you know my son Carter. He is usually bouncing off the walls or observing the way things fall. His latest thing is using a chain or a string of beads and
swirling it like a lasso. We have a real cowboy in our family! And how can you forget that smile?! Carter was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. He wasn't interested in playing. His favorite past time was poking shoe laces down into a heat vent. Anyone who knows me knows I could go on and on so I will try my best here.
I have been so amazed and proud of Carter's classmates and this school as a whole. I believe understanding is the key to acceptance. It's understanding why Carter gets upset when there's too much noise. That it may not be a tantrum but Carter just having a hard time. Also, just because Carter is non-verbal doesn't mean that he doesn't have anything to say. Carter uses an IPad to communicate. Many times, I have heard about a friend taking Carter's hand or asking him if he needs his talk Ipad. My wish is that every child understands just because Autism may make you think and play differently doesn't mean that you can't be friends.
So, with that being said, April is Autism Acceptance Month. We will be selling shirts to help raise awareness and acceptance. All proceeds will be staying within the
Mission Valley School. With Mrs. Meek's help, I would like to purchase a few framed Autism Acceptance posters to place around our halls in hopes to help educate parents, students, and visitors. This is one step of spreading awareness and acceptance. "Look beyond Autism and see someone special"
Thank you for your support!
Ronie Willard
April is Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today. There are many sub types of autism with no one specific cause. Some maybe influenced by combinations of genetic and environmental factors. As each one of us is different, Autism affects children differently. Some may have more severe cases and some you may not see. Thank you for joining us next week by dressing up.
Monday: Be a good sport
Wear your favorite team’s shirt
Tuesday: Light it up Blue Day
Wear Blue
Wednesday: Hats off to Autism
Wear a hat
Thursday: Be an individual
Crazy socks or crazy hair day
Friday: Be Comfortable with Autism
Wear pajamas
Mission Valley High School Choir was at Flint Hills League on Wednesday 3/27/2019. Their Choir Ensemble received a rating of II. Here is a link to a recording of their first song:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GT0sVcylB2Hp8Gs277d6i_L0zbkXMXPf/view?usp=sharing
Vikings sweep Council Grove by winning 2nd game in bottom of 7th, 8-7. Congrats Vikes!
Congratulations to Chase Parks, Brandon Hittle and PJ Myers who have been selected to play in the Emporia Flint Hills Optimistic High School All-Star game for Seniors on Saturday, March 30 at 8:00 pm, White Auditorium in Emporia. Congratulations Boys and Coach Hysten!
Viking Baseball wins game 1 of doubleheader vs. Council Grove, 9-6. Vikings currently trail 0-3 in game 2 bottom of 1st.
MV Softball vs. Council Grove today has been canceled due to rain and the field conditions.
MV Baseball will still play today at Soden’s Grove in Emporia beginning at 4:30. There will not be a concession stand.
Go Vikings!
Once again, Harveyville Church of Christ is sending kids to Tallgrass Christian Camp!
Simply fill out the form, let them know that Harveyville C of C will be covering the cost and make sure it's in the mail before the deadline. The only thing we are asking this year is that if you're unable to make the deadline that you pay the difference.
You can pick up an application in the elementary office or download at http://tallgrasschristiancamp.org.
Please drive safe and use caution on MV Road as they will continue sealing cracks in the asphalt this week.
Next week we are going to kick off Autism Awareness Month with a spirit week. We would love your support by dressing up each day!
Autism Acceptance Spirit Week
April 1st - 5th
Monday: Be a good sport
Wear your favorite team’s shirt
Tuesday: Light it up Blue Day
Wear Blue
Wednesday: Hats off to Autism
Wear a hat
Thursday: Be an individual
Crazy socks or crazy hair day
Friday: Be Comfortable with Autism
Wear pajamas
Just a reminder: PTO Date Night will be on Saturday, March 30th starting at 7:00 PM.
AFTER-PROM INFORMATION
All students attending after prom need to fill out this online waiver by April 8th. This is different from the permission slips that have already been turned in! The waivers do not need to be printed.
https://skyzonetopeka.pfestore.com/m/Waiver?_ga=2.39155493.709111570.1553528543-1053389797.1548348966
After reading the 3 Little Superpigs by Claire Evans last week, the students in K-3rd grade built their own homes with two supplies, hopefully trying to build them to with stand the Big, Bad Wolf (hairdryer).
Wabaunsee County 4-H Camp Fundraiser Bingo Night, April 6 @ 6:00 pm, at the Wabaunsee County Fairgrounds.
Please enjoy our Elementary Newsletter for March - https://5il.co/6zts
Spring Sport Pictures for the JH & HS will be Tuesday, March 26th. Students don't forget your uniforms!
Congratulations also go out to Gina Bergin for her State
FCCLA Kansas Master Adviser Award. It is an honor to be awarded and recognized for this award at the State level. Congratulations Mrs. Bergin!
Congratulations to William Davis for guessing the closet number of dinosaur bones at the Elementary Book Fair. He received a book, bookmark and eraser. Congratulations William!
Thank you to all who came out for STEAM night and the Book Fair. It was a very successful evening! And thank you to all of our student and staff volunteers! We have great things happening at Mission Valley!
STEAM Night....Good Times, Good Adventures, and Good Food
Tonight is STEAM night. You do NOT need to register ahead of time. Just come and enjoy the activities the Discovery Center and the HS Robotics team have planned. There will be a dinner of a pulled pork sandwich, a side, dessert and a drink for $5.00 or a corn dog, side, dessert and drink for $4.00, starting at 5:00 pm. Activities will begin at 6:00 and run until 8:00 pm. This is a free event.
We also have extended the Elementary Book Fair, so if you forgot to stop by we would appreciate your support.
