
Boys basketball earned Runner-Up at Sub-State today as their season came to an end in a hard fought game vs Wabaunsee. Thanks for all of your time and effort this season coaches, players and their families!

Your Mission Valley Boys Basketball Team will be taking on the Wabaunsee Chargers today at 2pm in the Championship Round of Sub-State! GOOD LUCK and GO VIKINGS! Watch live on https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mission-valley-high-school-eskridge-ks

Lady Vikings lost a heartbreaker tonight vs JCN in the Semi-Finals. Thank you to all of the players, coaches, and families for your hard work and dedication this season!

Saturdays Mission Valley vs Wabaunsee Boys match-up.
Mission Valley will be the AWAY team on the scoreboard but seating will be posted allowing our fans to sit on our normal home bleachers.
If our boys and girls teams are both playing in the finals on Saturday fans will still be asked to clear the gymnasium immediately following the game and re-enter the building per KSHSAA rule and pay upon your return. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us host this event.
GO VIKINGS

Our game tonight featuring Mission Valley Girls vs JCN.
Mission Valley is the home team so seating will be normal for this game.
Game will be streamed on https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mission-valley-high-school-eskridge-ks

And, if you have a child/children interested in Summer Ball here is the Registration Form. https://bit.ly/2O9cfNI
Please return the form to the school no later than March 26th, 2021. If you have questions, please contact: Jana Phillips Jana.Phillips@usd253.net 785-256-5300, Webb Thomas
wbtcthomas@gmail.com 620-412-6627, Kari Thetford 785-499-3847 Karithetford@yahoo.com

Mission Valley Boys are headed to Sub-State Championship Saturday with an 84-64 victory tonight! GO VIKINGS!

Just a reminder that if you have a child or know of someone who might be interested in Preschool, our screening is scheduled for March 25. Please contact Bailey Becker at bbecker@mv330.org or call 866-557-6686 option 4, to schedule an appointment,

REMINDER: Fans & teams may not enter the school until one hour BEFORE game time.
Direct Link to MV Sub-State games all week is: https://www.NFHS network.com/schools/6812d7e53d
Remember, you will have to pay for the NFHS Link, but just the one time. Good Luck Vikings!

MVHS Boys BB will play tonight in the Sub-State Semi-Finals vs Olathe Heritage Christian beginning @ 8:00. WIBW will broadcast the game and we will livestream the game @ https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mission
-valley-high-school-eskridge-ks

Our STATE CHAMPION wrestler Hope Blake has been named the Capital Journal Area Athlete of the Week! We are so proud of you Hope!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Mar. 3rd – Mar. 6, 2021
SAFE is having their annual Kindness Sticky Note Wall campaign now through March 5. All Viking Hour teachers have the supplies. Write a positive message for anyone in the school on a sticky note and give to your Viking Hour teacher. Teachers, please give all your class messages to Mrs. Bergin. SAFE members will hang them up.
Wednesday, March 3
Ag Mech virtual contest. Louisburg is host.
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, March 4
ACT Workkeys – online – 8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
UTI Rep. in Ag bldg. – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
7th Grade Book Club Meeting during Viking Hour
Boys Sub-State Basketball @ MV
Friday, March 5
Sub-State Basketball @ MV – TBA
Saturday, March 6
JH Wrestling @ Chase Co. – 9:30 a.m.

MV Lady Vikings with a great win over Maranatha tonight advancing to Sub State Semis on Friday. Go Vikings!

Due to this being a KSHSAA event, we must charge ALL patrons that choose to watch via Livestream. Here is the link for tonight’s basketball game:
www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/6812d7e53d

MVJH Wrestling link:
www.MV events YouTube

The new PTO Fan Gear catalog is here. Check out the new items to order and support your Mission Valley Vikings this Spring! https://bit.ly/302EbFs

Way to Represent Viking FFA members and sponsors!
East Central Selection Day was last Friday! We are happy to announce the following awards that our Mission Valley FFA members received. They will be recognized at the district banquet/awards ceremony in April.
East Central District Greenhand Star Farmer--Kyler Stephenson
Proficiency Award Winners:
Nick Kuntz--Ag Sales Placement
Ashton Lowe--Forage Production Placement
Receiving 2nd--Ben Rudeen--Specialty Animal Production and Christopher Cain--Poultry Production
State FFA Degree recipients--
Ben Rudeen
Hannah Foster
Karlee Godfrey
Matt Shults
Tyler Coursen
Congratulations to all of our award winners!!

Mission Valley boys advance to the semi-finals OF SUB-STATE with a 50-36 win tonight! GO VIKINGS!

Just a reminder we are celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss's Birthday this week and would love for our Elementary Students to participate by dressing up for each day.
Monday, March 1: Wear Red or Blue for One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Tuesday, March 2: Dress for Success for Oh the Places You'll Go! (This is also Spring Picture Day)
Wednesday, March 3: Wear Wacky Patterns & Colors for Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 4: Wear Silly Socks for Fox in Socks
Friday, March 5: Wear your Favorite Hat for The Cat in the Hat

Congratulations on a great season Nolan Parker! We are so proud of you! 2nd Place at 321A State!

Nolan Parker is headed to the State Championship match of 321A 285# class! GO VIKINGS!

Nolan Parker wins and will be advancing to the semis. Great job Nolan! GO VIKINGS!

Here are the High School Basketball Sub-State Brackets. https://bit.ly/3q2vMwa
Boys play McLouth, Monday, March 1 @ 7:00 pm at Mission Valley.
Girls play Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy, March 2 @ & 7:00 pm at Mission Valley.

Hope Blake is a STATE WRESTLING CHAMPION! Congratulations Hope and our coaches! We are so proud of you all! GO VIKINGS!

HOPE BLAKE IS HEADED TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH IN SALINA FOR GIRLS WRESTLING!
We are so proud of you Hope!

1st Round Girls State in Salina- Hope Blake wins vs Kaitlyn Hain from Wellsville! Great Job Hope...Go Vikings!

Here are the times for the MV Drama Production this year:
Friday, February 26th @ 7PM
Saturday, February 27th @ 7PM
Sunday, February 28th, @ 2:30PM

Just a reminder, that if you have a child or know of someone who might be interested in Preschool, our screening is scheduled for March 25. Please contact Bailey Becker at bbecker@mv330.org or call 866-557-6686 option 4, to schedule an appointment,

Our 5th & 6th graders worked on Animation in Google Slides this week and did an awesome job! To watch some of the animations click here: https://bit.ly/3bJsrwW

Here are the JH/HS Announcements for next week.
We would like to encourage you to attend the HS Play on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Our students and Mr. Taylor have spent quite a bit of time preparing for this and I'm sure you will enjoy the Beverly Hillbillies!
We also have Sub-State Basketball this week, so it appears to be a busy week ahead!
Baseball practice starts on March 1st at 6:15 am for Freshmen, and players who aren’t playing a winter sport. Make sure you have a physical on file if you weren’t out for a fall or winter sport.
SAFE is having their annual Kindness Sticky Note Wall campaign now through March 5. All Viking Hour teachers have the supplies. Write a positive message for anyone in the school on a sticky note and give to your Viking Hour teacher. Teachers, please give all your class messages to Mrs. Bergin. SAFE members will hang them up.
Friday, Feb. 26
- State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
- No School – Teacher Comp Day
- MV Drama Production – 7 p.m. – The Beverly Hillbillies
Saturday, Feb. 27
- State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
- MV Drama Production – 7 p.m. – The Beverly Hillbillies
Sunday, Feb. 28
- MV Drama Production – 2:30 p.m. – The Beverly Hillbillies
Monday, March 1
- FHJL Virtual Quiz Bowl – 4:30 p.m. W. Franklin is the host.
- Sub-State Basketball @ MV – TBA
- First day of baseball practice for freshmen and those not playing in a winter sport.
Tuesday, March 2
- Army Recruiter @ MV during lunch period
- StuCo meets during Viking Hour
- JH Wrestling Pictures – 3 p.m.
- JH Wrestling @ MV – 4 p.m.
- Sub-State Basketball @ MV - TBA
Wednesday, March 3
- Ag Mech virtual contest. Louisburg is host.
- FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, March 4
- ACT Workkeys – online – 8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- UTI Rep. in Ag bldg. – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- FBLA meets during Viking Hour
- 7th Grade Book Club Meeting during Viking Hour
- Sub-State Basketball @ MV – TBA
Friday, March 5
- Sub-State Basketball @ MV – TBA
Saturday, March 6
- JH Wrestling @ Chase Co. – 9:30 a.m.

We would like to invite our Elementary Students to participate in our Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Spirit Week next week.
Monday, March 1: Wear Red or Blue for One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Tuesday, March 2: Dress for Success for Oh the Places You'll Go! (This is also Spring Picture Day)
Wednesday, March 3: Wear Wacky Patterns & Colors for Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 4: Wear Silly Socks for Fox in Socks
Friday, March 5: Wear your Favorite Hat for The Cat in the Hat

Dover Pride would like to invite you to their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27 @ 11:00 AM behind the Dover Community Center.
Ages 0-12 are welcome to hunt.
Be sure to bring a basket and a camera.
Please wear a mask and plan to socially distance.
Hunt will be moved indoors if the weather is bad.

There will be a Hunter Safety Class offered at Mission Valley on Saturday, March 20 from 8:00-5:00 pm.
Class Description: This is a two part class.
1) Complete the online hunter education course.
2) Attend the Field Day and Testing Session.
Students must pre-register. Class is limited to 40 students.
For more information please contact:
Contact: Bruce Schlesener Elvin VanMeter
Phone: (785)256-6652 (785)449-2607
Email: jjschlesener@aol.com etvanmeter@kansas.net

Remember we will be holding our Spring Semester Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm-8:00pm. 7th-11th Grade students will be student led and 12th Graders will go over their checklist as the end of the year approaches.

Quiz Bowl Competed yesterday:
The A-Team placed sixth .
The B team placed third.
Great job Vikings!

Riley County Spectator Information For Mondays Games
Effective Friday, January 29, 2021, interscholastic activities at USD 378 Riley County will allow for the attendance of up to four family members per participant(s) family.
Example: A family that has multiple siblings participating in the same event (1 in band, 1 in cheer, 1 on basketball team) will be allowed no more than 4 family spectators.
Live Stream Links:
t.ly/kEZV North Gym
t.ly/LJ0k South Gym
North Gym: JV Girls, V Girls, V Boys vs. MVHS
South Gym: JV & C Team Boys vs. MVHS

Just a reminder that the FFA Blood Drive is today from 12:00-6:00 pm in the new gym. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please contact Mrs. Hoelting at khoelting@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.

Spring pictures are coming up quickly (March 2)! This year, the class composite picture will look different, due to Covid. Attached is an example of what the class pictures will look like. Class composites will only be available in the picture package. They will not be available for purchase separately. Picture information is being sent home, so please be on the lookout for it.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 22th - Feb. 28th, 2021
Baseball practice starts on March 1st at 6:15 am for Freshmen, and players who aren’t playing a winter sport. Make sure you have a physical on file if you weren’t out for a fall or winter sport.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal to be picked up Friday after school.
Monday, Feb. 22
National FFA Week
FFA Selection Day @ Paola
FFA Blood Drive @ MV
JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4:00 p.m.
JH Quiz Bowl- Remote @ MV Invitational – 4:30 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ Riley Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
ACT Online Group 1 – 8:15 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
KAY Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
ACT Online – Group 2 – 8:15 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
FCCLA Chapter Meeting during Viking Hour
Parent/Teacher Conf. – 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
State Girls Wrestling in Salina
FCA meets during Viking Hour
JH Band FHJL Band Festival @ ESU (Hosted by Council Grove)
HS Boys Basketball @ Central Heights – 4:30 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conf. – 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26
State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
No School – Teacher Comp Day
MV Drama Production – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27
State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
MV Drama Production – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28
MV Drama Production – 2:30 p.m.

Nolan Parker and Hope Blake will be wrestling next weekend in Hays and Salina! Great job Viking wrestlers and coaches!

Forensics Update
State Champ Qualifiers:
Jordan & Ben-IDA
Hannah & Doyonna-IDA
Beau- Poetry
Great job Vikings!

Congratulations to the Forensics Team on their achievements at the first 2021 tournament today!
Six students participated in four different events. Out of the six participants today, five made it into the Final Round.
State Champ Qualifiers- will be announced soon!

Upcoming Events:
“The Beverly Hillbillies”
Friday 2/26 @ 7PM
Saturday 2/27 @ 7PM
Sunday 2/28 @ 2:30PM
Admission is $5 for students & $7 for adults

Congratulations to Nolan Parker on qualifying for State Wrestling next week! GO VIKINGS!

Jon and Nolan will advance to the Semifinals, and Justice will try and work his way into a placement match on the backside of the bracket. Keep works boys! Go Vikings!

Congratulations to Hope Blake for punching her ticket to State Wrestling next weekend! We are very proud of you and your coaches! Go Vikings!

Mission Valley FFA will be holding their Annual Blood Drive next Monday, February 22nd from 12:00 - 6:00 pm. Students under 18 need to have their Parent/Guardian permission before donating. For more information please contact Mrs. Hoelting at khoelting@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.

Final from Waverly...Vikings 48 and Bulldogs 38.

Halftime in Waverly...Vikings 22 and Bulldogs 11

Final from Waverly....Lady Vikings 32 and Waverly 51.

At halftime...Lady Vikings 15 and Waverly 22.

At the end of 1st Quarter...Lady Vikings 10 and Waverly 12.

JH Quiz Bowl results:
A Team 4th place
B Team 2nd place
Great Job Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 19th - Feb. 28th, 2021
Friday, Feb. 19
ACT Pre-Administration – 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
H.S. Girls Sub-State Wrestling @ Anderson Co., Garnett
HS Basketball V/JV @ Waverly – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
No JV Girls
JV Boys @ 4:45 p.m. – ½ game
Saturday, Feb. 20th
H.S. Boys Var. Sub-State Wrestling @ Marion
Monday, Feb. 22
National FFA Week
FFA Selection Day @ Paola
FFA Blood Drive @ MV
JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4:00 p.m.
JH Quiz Bowl- Remote @ MV Invitational – 4:30 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ Riley Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
ACT Online Group 1 – 8:15 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
KAY Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
ACT Online – Group 2 – 8:15 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
FCCLA Chapter Meeting during Viking Hour
Parent/Teacher Conf. – 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
State Girls Wrestling in Salina
FCA meets during Viking Hour
JH Band FHJL Band Festival @ ESU (Hosted by Council Grove)
HS Boys Basketball @ Central Heights – 4:30 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conf. – 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26
State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
No School – Teacher Comp Day
MV Drama Production – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27
State Boys Wrestling @ Hays
MV Drama Production – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28
MV Drama Production – 2:30 p.m.

The ACT, for juniors, will be administered on February 23rd, 24th, & 25th. The students who are taking the ACT will be notified via email when/where to be. The ACT is being administered online. Pre-administration of the ACT will be tomorrow starting at 2:45 in the HS Commons.

This is to inform you that the Lady Vikings basketball games Thursday have been canceled due to quarantine issues with the Pleasant Ridge team.

Mission Valley has scheduled a Pre-School Screening for children ages 3-5 on March 25, 2021. To schedule an appointment:
Call: (866) 557-6686 option 4
Email: bbecker@mv330.org
https://bit.ly/3b8d1SA

The Lady Vikings will play Pleasant Ridge at MV tomorrow. The JV game will play two qtrs.at 5:00, followed by the Var. Girls.
The Var. boys will play at Central Hgts. at 5:00.
Good Luck Viking Teams!

Viking Family-----USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 due to continued concerns with sub-zero wind chill temperatures, concerns with transportation in the morning, and the possibility for rolling power outages.
All activities and events for tomorrow are cancelled.
GO VIKINGS----STAY HEALTHY---STAY SAFE--STAY WARM

VIKING FAMILY--I just wanted to send a quick message regarding school tomorrow (2.17.21). At this point no decision has been made to have or not have school tomorrow. Right now we are gathering information about rolling energy blackouts that may occur tomorrow and are working on making sure that our buses are safe to transport students.
If we are able to have school there is a chance that there will NOT be any morning transportation and possibly evening transportation if we are still having issues with buses. Please make other arrangements for the possible need of transportation tomorrow.
If we are able to have school but then we are placed in an energy blackout it is important that child is dressed accordingly to deal with possible chilly temps in the building. All students should wear long pants, warm shirt and have a coat, hat, and gloves available to them during the day.
If we are at school and there is an energy blackout and power is not going to be restored in a timely manner then we may be forced to leave school early. Without electricity we obviously can not keep a building warm or educate effectively........but we also can not prepare meals for 400+ students.
USD 330 will send out additional information later this evening regarding school, however, please take this time to make plan for the different scenarios.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Our goal is to get the students back into school tomorrow! GO VIKINGS!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 15th - Feb. 19th, 2021
Monday, Feb. 15
NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
HS Basketball V/JV/C @ Burlingame – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Baseball Meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Feb. 18
Sports in KS Power of Social Media Presentation – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
FFA Chapter Mtg. during Viking Hour
JH Wrestling Herington Inv. 7th/8th @ Herington – 4 p.m.
HS Boys V/JV/C Basketball @ Central Heights – 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls Basketball vs. Pleasant Ridge @ Mission Valley – 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
ACT Pre-Administration – 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
HS Boys Var. Sub-State Wrestling – TBA
HS Basketball V/JV @ Waverly – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.

MV Family----USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 due to the Wind Chill Warning issued through noon tomorrow, poor road conditions, and the potential for controlled energy blackouts in the area.
All activities, practices and events scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled.
USD 330 Mission Valley expects to resume school on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021.
STAY WARM---STAY SAFE---STAY HEALTHY
GOOOOOOOOOO VIKINGS!

Congratulations to the MV Lady Viking Wrestlers at yesterday’s Regional Wrestling Meet as Hope Blake took 2nd place and Emma Slade placed 5th.
The overall records of our wrestlers as we head to Sub-State are as follows:
*Hope Blake 14 -1
Emma Slade 6-7
*Justice Dunbar 11-5
Laken Lewis 11-9
*Jon Grame 15-4
*Nolan Parker 11-2
*Qualified for Sub-State
Good Luck at Sub-State!!!

Congrats to the MV Wrestlers on their Regional performance last night. Justice Dunbar, Jon Grame & Nolan Parker all placed 2nd in their respective weight class. They will now move on to Sub-State at Marion next week for the chance to qualify for State!
Hope Blake & Emma Slade will wrestle in the girls Regionals today.

Here are the minutes from the Feb. 10 PTO meeting. https://bit.ly/37chNxn

Mission Valley Girls and Boys Basketball brought home Wins tonight! Go Vikings!

Results from District D FCCLA Elections & Awards are in and Mission Valley brought home some serious hardware/honors yesterday!
MV received the District D Power of One Award for most units completed per member!
MV also received the STAR Event Award for the largest percentage of our chapter participating in a STAR Event!
In individual awards,
Clara earned gold and is the State Qualifier in Chapter in Review Portfolio!
Megan earned top silver and is the State Qualifier in Sports Nutrition!
Karlyn earned gold and is the State Qualifier in Job Interview!
Athena earned top silver and is the State Qualifier in Leadership!
Kiki & Paige earned gold and are the State Qualifiers in Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation!
Emma & Lucy earned gold and were district runners-up in Focus in Children!
Finally, Megan was one of two members to earn the District D Scholarship!
Results of Elections:
Clara will serve as District D VP of Publicity and Karlyn will move on as a State Officer Candidate. Congratulations Clara and Karlyn!
Thank you Athena and Lucy for serving as voting delegates!
Great Job MV!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 12th - Feb. 19th, 2021
2 Hr. Late Start
Friday, Feb. 12 -
H.S. Wrestling @ Rossville – Lv. MV @ 11 a.m. (Team dismissed at 10:45 a.m.)
H.S. Varsity Basketball vs. Marais des Cygnes Valley @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13
H.S. Wrestling @ Rossville – 9:30 a.m.
H.S. Scholar's Bowl State V @ TBA
Sunday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Monday, Feb. 15
NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
HS Basketball V/JV/C @ Burlingame – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Baseball Meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Feb. 18
Sports in KS Power of Social Media Presentation – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
FFA Chapter Mtg. during Viking Hour
JH Wrestling Herington Inv. 7th/8th @ Herington – 4 p.m.
HS Boys V/JV/C Basketball @ Central Heights – 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls Basketball vs. Pleasant Ridge @ Mission Valley – 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
ACT Pre-Administration – 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
HS Boys Var. Sub-State Wrestling – TBA
HS Basketball V/JV @ Waverly – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.

Viking Family----Due to the forecasted low temperatures and dangerous wind chill conditions in the morning, USD 330 Mission Valley Schools will have a 2-hr delay on Friday, February 12th, 2021.
As of right now, athletic events planned for after school tomorrow are still scheduled to occur. We will provide updates if schedules change.
GO VIKINGS---STAY WARM, STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 11th - Feb. 19th, 2021
Be sure to sign up in the office by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a school meal for Saturday, to be picked up Friday after school.
Thursday, Feb. 11
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Basketball @ Northern Hts. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12
H.S. Wrestling @ Rossville – Lv. MV @ 11 a.m. (Team dismissed at 10:45 a.m.)
H.S. Varsity Basketball vs. Marais des Cygnes Valley @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13
H.S. Wrestling @ Rossville – 9:30 a.m.
H.S. Scholar's Bowl State V @ TBA
Sunday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Monday, Feb. 15
NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
HS Basketball V/JV/C @ Burlingame – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Baseball Meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Feb. 18
Sports in KS Power of Social Media Presentation – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
FFA Chapter Mtg. during Viking Hour
JH Wrestling Herington Inv. 7th/8th @ Herington – 4 p.m.
HS Boys V/JV/C Basketball @ Central Heights – 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls Basketball vs. Pleasant Ridge @ Mission Valley – 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
ACT Pre-Administration – 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
HS Boys Var. Sub-State Wrestling – TBA
HS Basketball V/JV @ Waverly – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.

High School Basketball Schedule Change--Due to the forecasted low temperatures, the game time for high school basketball versus Marais Des Cygnes Valley (MdCV) on Friday, Feb. 12th, is now at 4:30pm. There will not be any JV games. The varsity girls and boys will both start at 4:30 p.m. Additional information will be sent out tomorrow regarding gym assignments.
Have a wonderful evening.....Stay Warm, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and GOOOOO VIKINGS!

Mission Valley JH/HS would like to announce some exciting and well deserved recognition of some of our AMAZING TEACHERS!
Mrs. Gina Bergin won the "Spirit of Advising Award" for the state of Kansas FCCLA as voted on by her peers in FCCLA leadership.
Mrs. Kelly Hoelting has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious honor of being named Kansas Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Deb VanCleave has been nominated for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for her long lasting dedication to education and her students!

Mission Valley Wrestlers Getting Some Well Deserved Recognition! Great job Vikings!
220
1. Quintin Beeson-12-Republic Co.
2. Jack Lott-12-Marysville
3. Gavin Sproul-12-Norton
4. Brock Buresh-11-Phillipsburg
5. Gavin Girty-11-Flint Hills
6. Jon Grame-11-Mission Valley
285
1. Dane Whalen-12-Osage City
2. Tra Barrientes-12-Sylvan-Lucas
3. Nolan Parker-12-Mission Valley
4. Colby Stephens-12-Wellsville
5. Andrew Watts-11-Humboldt
6. Brandon Baker-11-Hoxie
132
Elisa Rose 12 Marysville
Marissa Porsch 11 Hoxie
Ellington Hogle 12 Silver Lake
Hope Black 9 Mission Valley
Madison Gatchalk 11 Ellis
Jill High 9 Augusta
All Class Rankings 2020-2021
220
1. Caiden Casella - MV - 12 - 5A
2. Gavin Meyers - HAY - 11 - 5A
3. Cayden Winter - AN - 12 - 4A
4. Alec Younggren - LOU - 12 - 4A
5. Mason Ross - WNW - 12 - 6A
6. Quintin Beeson - RC - 12 - 3A
7. Jack Lott - MRV - 12 - 3A
8. Ashton Ngo - AND - 12 - 5A
9. Eli King - OSC - 12 - 3A
10. Jon Grame - MSV - 11 – 3A

Here are the minutes from last night's Board of Education meeting:
https://bit.ly/3jAE6ld
And the Special Board Meeting: https://bit.ly/3q62Wfv

This week is Mrs. Whitten's 5th Grade Class to experience Starbase at Mission Valley. Check out a couple of videos from their EggBurt Launch.
https://bit.ly/36Twvt9

Parent Teacher Conferences Spring 2021
-February 24th and 25th from 4pm-8pm.
-Parents can attend in person or virtually to meet with your students advisor.
-7th-11th Grade will be student led like seniors did in the Fall. Seniors will meet in order to finish up their checklist.
No school Friday February 26th. GO VIKINGS!

Congratulations to the Viking wrestlers as they dominate at Districts this weekend. All six wrestlers qualified for Regionals next week. Here are the Viking results:
Boys:
Jon Grame - 1st at 220
Justice Dunbar - 2nd at 170
Laken Lewis - 2nd at 182
Nolan Parker - 2nd at 285
Girls:
Hope Blake - 1st at 132
Emma Slade - 3rd at 191
All six MV wrestler qualified for Regionals next week.
Congrats Viking Wrestlers!

MV Patrons,
Please ignore the previous message that was sent out regarding tonight's basketball games. We just completed our hook up with the NFHS, so you will no longer need to log into 'You Tube' to view our games.
- Our Home games will be broadcast without a need for a subscription (you MIGHT have to pay on Away games if they use the NFHS network, and that school chose not to pay the subscription fee. We can't do anything about that).
- Create a login for the NFHS network.
- Search for Mission Valley High School
- Check Follow.
- You will see our games pop up when it is time.
- Game times for tonight are 5:00 for JV Girls, 6:00 For Varsity Girls, and 7:30 for Varsity Boys (Game times are normally 4:30; 6:00 & 7:30).
Thanks

Congratulations to our Scholars Bowl Team! They placed 3rd last night at Regionals with an 8-2 Record. Thank you for representing Mission Valley in such a positive light all season. We are very proud of you all! Beau Throckmorton Hannah Foster Doug Ross Alexa McGann Lexi Studebacker Abigail Boyden

Please enjoy our HS Student Newsletter, put together by students in Mr. Hysten's class. https://bit.ly/3aGPJ66

Here is the link to the February Elementary Newsletter. https://bit.ly/2YPFKWE

Congratulations to our Scholars Bowl Team! They placed 3rd last night at Regionals with an 8-2 Record. Thank you for representing Mission Valley in such a positive light all season. We are very proud of you all!
Beau Throckmorton
Hannah Foster
Doug Ross
Alexa McGann
Lexi Studebacker
Clara Johnston

Here are the links for tonight's HS Basketball games:
MISSION VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Eskridge, KS
Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Northeast | 4:30 PM Central https://bit.ly/3pYRgLy
Girls Varsity Basketball vs Northeast | 6:00 PM Central
https://bit.ly/3oVsKt8
Boys Varsity Basketball vs Northeast | 7:30 PM Central https://bit.ly/2YUlNhj

The ‘Winter Sport Senior Night’ previously scheduled for 2/12 has been rescheduled for next TUESDAY (2/9

Tomorrow is Winning Wednesday - Represent Kansas City and wear your KC gear, Red and Gold!

Main Gym 4:45 start:
MV Basketball heads to Madison this evening with games beginning @ 4:45. The Main Gym will have JV boys followed by Varsity girls then Varsity boys. This gym will be live streamed through NFHS (go to Madison website).
The JV girls and 'C' boys will play in the Aux. Gym beginning @ 4:45 with the JV girls playing 2 quarters followed by the 'C' boys. This gym will not be streamed unless they can find someone to stream it.

Congratulations to the MVHS Wrestlers @ the Wabaunsee Duals this past Saturday. The wrestlers had a GREAT day as every wrestler finished .500 or above:
- Hope Blake finished 3-0 and is currently 10-0 overall;
- Emma Slade finished 4-1 and is 4-3 overall;
- Justice Dunbar finished 2-2 and is 8-3 overall
- Laken Lewis finished 4-1 and is 9-5 overall
- Jon Grame finished 3-2 and is 12-2 overall
- Nolan Parker finished 5-0 and is 8-0 overall
The Wrestlers will be at Silver Lake this Saturday for Districts! Great job Vikes & Good Luck Saturday!

Don't forget tomorrow is – Tyreek Tuesday - Wear anything cheetah for KC Chiefs Spirit Week.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Feb. 2nd – Feb. 9th, 2021
Tuesday, Feb. 2
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Tyreek Tuesday
Wear anything cheetah
Pre-ACT 8/9 – 8:30 – noon
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Madison – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Winning Wednesday
Represent Kansas City and wear your KC gear
FCCLA Dist. D Star Events Virtual Conf.
Jostens meet with StuCo and Junior Class Officers – Around 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Tailgate Thursday
Wear a hat and/or sunglasses
KS Army National Guard Recruiter @ MV during lunch period
HS Regional Scholar’s Bowl at Hillsboro. Van leaves MV @ 1:30 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Friday, Feb. 5
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Red Friday
Wear red or Chiefs gear
H.S. Girls Wrestling @ Burlingame – TBA
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family School – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:45 a.m.
H.S. Wrestling (Girls and Boys) @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
National FCCLA Week
JH Quiz Bowl hosted by Americus – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Wabaunsee – 4:30 p.m.

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.”

The Mission Valley Junior High Quiz Bowl teams competed tonight against the league teams. They did quite well. The A team medaled with third place. The B team was close to medaling coming in fourth place.
Great Job Vikings!

There will be a Special Bd. Meeting @ 6:00 pm on February 8, followed by the Regular Bd. Meeting @ 7:00 pm.
The agendas are posted here: http://bit.ly/2YDEvtH

Congratulations to the following MVHS Seniors as they signed their 'Letters of Intent' on Wed., Jan. 27th. Megan Deters signed with Kansas Wesleyan University to play Basetball; Ben Rudeen signed with Bethel College to play Football; Tatiana Halupa signed with St. Marys College to play Softball and Angela Akerstrom signed with Independence Community College to play Softball. Congratulations to you seniors!

JH teachers, staff & administration want to acknowledge & congratulate our MVJH Honor Roll recipients for their 1st semester accomplishments. We surprised our Honor Roll students on Jan. 22nd as we recognized them in the morning as their teachers passed out treat bags & homework passes. During ‘Viking Hour’ we had “Family Friday” which the students enjoyed cupcakes & games. Congrats to all JH Honor Roll recipients!!!

Live Feed Link to Pep Rally Today
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ

We are excited to announce our new link and camera system from the NFHS (National Federation of High School Sports) for tonight's Basketball games and 'Royalty of Courts' events. The Auxilary Gym will still use the same link as before while the Main Gym will have a new link. Since this is the first run through with the new system, we are also going to have the previous link ready to go in case we have any problems. Here are the links:
Main Gym: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/6812d7e53d
- Secondary Link: Main Gym (HS - Girls JV, Girls V, Boys V)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ
Aux. Gym (HS - Boys JV, Boys C)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeEYpehVkJ6_wszDghvzsg/
Good Luck Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 29th – Feb. 9th, 2021
Students should check their emails to vote for Winter Royalty king and queen by Friday morning.
Next week is KC Chiefs Spirit Week. See below for each day.
Friday, Jan. 29
Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
Candidate/Cupid practice in gym – 10 a.m.
Spirit Banners hung in N. gym on the visitor’s wall by 12 p.m.
Parents of Candidates meet in Elem. Lunch room – 2:15 p.m.
Pep Rally – 2:50 p.m.
HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Royalty announced during half-time ceremony
Saturday, Jan. 30
HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Mahomes Monday
Wear your hair in a headband or in a Mohawk
WSU Admissions Rep. at MV during lunch period.
JH Quiz Bowl Lyndon Inv. JH Virtual w/Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Tyreek Tuesday
Wear anything cheetah
Pre-ACT 8/9 – 8:30 – noon
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Madison – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Winning Wednesday
Represent Kansas City and wear your KC gear
FCCLA Dist. D Star Events Virtual Conf.
Thursday, Feb. 4
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Tailgate Thursday
Wear a hat and/or sunglasses
KS Army National Guard Recruiter @ MV during lunch period
HS Regional Scholar’s Bowl at Hillsboro. Van leaves MV @ 1:30 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Friday, Feb. 5
KC Chiefs Spirit Week – Red Friday
Wear red or Chiefs gear
H.S. Girls Wrestling @ Burlingame – TBA
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family School – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:45 a.m.
H.S. Wrestling (Girls and Boys) @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
National FCCLA Week
JH Quiz Bowl hosted by Americus – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Wabaunsee – 4:30 p.m.

Vikings hold on for overtime win over West Franklin, 64-61.

Congrats to MV Lady Vikings on their big win over West Franklin, 64-32!

Livestream link for tonight’s BB games at West Franklin:
New Gym - West Franklin MS/HS Falcons Facebook Page
Old Gym - West Franklin MS/HS Falcons Activity Stream Facebook Page

MVHS congratulates Paige Sims for being nominated as a Presidential CTE Scholar from Kansas. Paige is 1 of 5 Kansas students nominated for this honor. She will move onto the semi-finals being 1 of 200 students nominated for this honor in the entire COUNTRY!!! Good Luck Paige!

Here are the minutes from last night's Special Board Meeting. The change taking place allows 4 spectators per MV participants and 2 spectators per away participants.
https://bit.ly/3r4ofOj

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 28th – Feb. 9th, 2021
Thursday, Jan. 28
Spirit Week – Television Thursday
Adv. Eng. Seniors to KSU College Visit. Leave MV @ 8:15 a.m./Return 3:00 p.m.
NHS Basketball Classic – 2:50 p.m. in N. Gym
Virtual HS Scholar's Bowl FHL Scholars Bowl V/JV @ Central Heights – 4 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ W. Franklin
JV Girls – 5 p.m.
Var. Girls – 6 p.m.
Var. Boys – 7:30 p.m.
Students should check their emails to vote for Winter Royalty king and queen by Friday morning.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. Thursday if you want a Saturday meal to be picked up on Friday after school. Remember, do not order a meal if you don’t plan to pick it up. We always seem to have a few meals that don’t get picked up.
Friday, Jan. 29
Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
Candidate/Cupid practice in gym – 10 a.m.
Spirit Banners hung in N. gym on the visitor’s wall by 12 p.m.
Parents of Candidates meet in Elem. Lunch room – 2:15 p.m.
Pep Rally – 2:50 p.m.
HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Royalty announced during half-time ceremony
Saturday, Jan. 30
HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
WSU Admissions Rep. at MV during lunch period.
JH Quiz Bowl Lyndon Inv. JH Virtual w/Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Pre-ACT 8/9 – 8:30 – noon
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Madison – 4:45 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
FCCLA Dist. D Star Events Virtual Conf.
Thursday, Feb. 4
KS Army National Guard Recruiter @ MV during lunch period
HS Regional Scholar’s Bowl at Hillsboro. Van leaves MV @ 1:30 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Friday, Feb. 5
H.S. Girls Wrestling @ Burlingame – TBA
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Cornerstone Family School – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
JV Boys Basketball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:45 a.m.
H.S. Wrestling (Girls and Boys) @ Silver Lake – 8 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
National FCCLA Week
JH Quiz Bowl hosted by Americus – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Wabaunsee – 4:30 p.m.

COVID Can’t Stop Us!
Despite not being able to travel this year, our Mission Valley FCCLA chapter was able to host a Conference Day this month. During this day, members got the opportunity to watch the District D Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) and the first ever Virtual Leadership Experience (VLE) put on by the national officers. The chapter officers
decorated the FCS room to prepare for a fun conference! On January 15th, all the new members got to experience opening and closing ceremonies, including the Presentation of Colors and even the Parade of States! We started the day with a 75th birthday celebration for FCCLA. Throughout the day, members got to engage in
icebreakers and activities led by Mrs. Bergin and state officers. FCCLA also partnered with JoAnn’s Fabric to put together a service project where members made tie blankets for Project Linus, an organization that provides blankets to children who are ill or have gone through trauma. To close out the day, members had a dance party to get
in some exercise after watching Peer Ed and State officer workshops as well as KeyNote speakers. Complete with snacks, glowsticks, and lots of listening to amazing speakers, the Virtual Conference Day was a success!

We have a make up game against West Franklin on Thursday, January 28th. The schedule is below. There will be no JV Boys games due a scheduling conflict with the League Scholar's Bowl.
5:00 - 1/2 of JV Girls
6:00 - Varsity Girls
7:30 - Varsity Boys
All games will be streamed on "West Franklin MS/HS Falcons" Facebook page.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 26th – Feb. 2nd, 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Spirit Week – Wizarding Wednesday
FCCLA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Finish banners during Viking Hour
Students should check their emails to vote for Winter Royalty king and queen by Friday morning.
Sign up on the office counter if you want a Saturday meal to be picked up on Friday after school. Remember, do not order a meal if you don’t plan to pick it up. We always seem to have a few meals that don’t get picked up.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Spirit Week – Television Thursday
Adv. Eng. Seniors to KSU College Visit. Leave MV @ 8:15 a.m./Return 3:00 p.m.
NHS Basketball Classic – 2:50 p.m. in N. Gym
Virtual HS Scholar's Bowl FHL Scholars Bowl V/JV @ Central Heights – 4 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ W. Franklin
JV Girls – 5 p.m.
Var. Girls – 6 p.m.
Var. Boys – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
Candidate/Cupid practice in gym – 10 a.m.
Spirit Banners hung in N. gym on the visitor’s wall by 12 p.m.
Parents of Candidates meet in Elem. Lunch room – 2:15 p.m.
Pep Rally – 2:50 p.m.
HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Royalty announced during half-time ceremony
Saturday, Jan. 30
HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
WSU Admissions Rep. at MV during lunch period.
JH Quiz Bowl Lyndon Inv. JH Virtual w/Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Pre-ACT 8/9 – 8:30 – noon
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Madison – 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
FCCLA Dist. D Star Events Virtual Conf.
Senior Letter of Intent Signings during Viking Hour

Reminder: MV vs. McLouth tonight with JV girls @ 4:30 (6 min qtrs.); followed JV boys (full game - 8 min. qtrs.); followed by Var. girls, then Var. boys. Good Luck Vikings!
Live Streaming: https://team1prep.com/ks/?S=usd342
https://www.youtube.com/.../UCpEiGEEmcYx3dAedZVzZcAg/videos

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 26th – Feb. 2nd, 2021
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Spirit Week – Looney Tunes Tuesday
KAY’s meet during Viking Hour
HS Wrestling at Flint Hills H.S. in Roselia – 5 p.m.
HS Basketball vs. McLouth HS V/JV @ McLouth – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Spirit Week – Wizarding Wednesday
FCCLA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 28
Spirit Week – Television Thursday
Adv. Eng. Seniors to KSU College Visit. Leave MV @ 8:15 a.m./Return 3:00 p.m.
FCA meets during Viking Hour
Virtual HS Scholar's Bowl FHL Scholars Bowl V/JV @ Central Heights – 4 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ W. Franklin – Var. Boys @ 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30
HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
WSU Admissions Rep. at MV during lunch period.
JH Quiz Bowl Lyndon Inv. JH Virtual w/Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Pre-ACT 8/9 – 8:30 – noon
Stu-Co meets during seminar
H.S. Basketball @ Madison – 4:45 p.m.

The makeup game with West Franklin on Jan. 28th will begin with JV girls at 5:00 followed by Varsity Girls @ 6:00 and then Varsity boys @ 7:30. There will be no JV Boys due to a League Scholar's Bowl conflict.
JV girls @ 5:00
V girls @ 6:00
V boys @ 7:30
No JV Boys due to conflicts with League Scholars Bowl.

Here is the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting tomorrow, January 27th at 7:00 pm at Mission Valley.
https://bit.ly/3a6U5Du

There are a few menu changes this week:
Tues 26 - Breakfast - French toast sticks or Cereal. Lunch - Ham and Cheese Sandwich or Taco Salad
Wed 27 - Breakfast - Mini cinni's or Cereal. Lunch - Chicken Patty or Italian Chef Salad
Thur 28 - Breakfast - Donuts or Cereal
Lunch - back to regular menu

Here are the times and the live streaming links for the games Tuesday night against McLouth.
* JV Girls - 1/2 game at 4:30 with 6 min. quarters
* JV Boys - Full game with 8 min. quarters
* Var. Girls
* Var. Boys
* No 'C' games
* Only 2 spectators (Parent/Guardian)
Live Streaming link:
https://team1prep.com/ks/?S=usd342
https://www.youtube.com/.../UCpEiGEEmcYx3dAedZVzZcAg/videos

Viking Family--Due to the inclement weather and hazardous road conditions forecasted throughout tomorrow, USD 330 Mission Valley will not be in session tomorrow, January 25, 2021.
All activities, practices and events scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled. USD 330 Mission Valley schools are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.
Please be safe if you must travel. Have a great day and as always…...GO VIKINGS.

Just a reminder this is Spirit Week and we would like to encourage everyone to participate by dressing up each day!
Marvel Monday: Save the world as your favorite superhero!
Looney Tunes Tuesday: Dress up as your favorite Looney Tunes or animated character!
Wizarding Wednesday: Bring your robes and wands, and spend the day as a wizard!
Television Thursday: For the small screen! Dress up from your favorite TV show!
Fandom Friday: Join the fandom Viking Club! Everything crimson, gold and Vikings!

Mission Valley After Prom jersey auction. Tuesday January 26th @ 2:00. Boys and Girls jerseys will be auctioned. Please send $$$ with your student to bid on a jersey to be worn on Friday vs Royal Valley.

Vikings finish as League Runner-up in FHL Shootout. OC - 50 MV - 42. Great Job Vikings!

Reminder: MV boys BB team will play @ 6:00 tonight @ Lyndon HS vs. Osage City for the League Championship.
You can log onto Lyndon Schools
Live Stream
https://www.facebook.com/LyndonUSD421
Good Luck to both Viking teams!!!

CONGRATULATIONS VIKINGS as they just beat the #2 team in the State. Vikings - 51 Lyndon - 48! MV will play at 6:00 Saturday for the League Championship! GREAT JOB VIKES!!!

We would like to congratulate our Winter Royalty Candidates.
Megan Deters, Tyler Coursen, Tatiana Halupa, Justice Dunbar, Paige Sims, Dawson Logan, Mackenzie Widau, Dayton Logan

Mission Valley Spirit Week
January 25-29
Please join us in dressing up as we celebrate Spirit Week and the High School Winter Royalty
Marvel Monday: Save the world as your favorite superhero!
Looney Tunes Tuesday: Dress up as your favorite Looney Tunes or animated character!
Wizarding Wednesday: Bring your robes and wands, and spend the day as a wizard!
Television Thursday: For the small screen! Dress up from your favorite TV show!
Fandom Friday: Join the fandom Viking Club! Everything crimson, gold and Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 22 nd – Jan. 30 th , 2021
Friday, Jan. 22
- FFA Ag Symposium
- Jostens Ring Delivery during lunch period
- HS Boys Wrestling Council Grove Inv. V @ Council Grove HS – 2 p.m.
- JH Honor Roll celebration during Viking Hour
- Flint Hills League Boys Basketball Tournament. Boys play at 7:30 p.m. vs. Lyndon
- HS Girls Wrestling Rock Creek Inv. V @ Rock Creek HS – 5 p.m.
Seniors – Check your e-mail for voting for Winter Royalty candidates. This is due my Friday a.m.
Seniors – Just a reminder to not wait until the end of the year to turn in your Community Service
Hours if you are working towards the Diploma of Distinction. You must have 10 hours of community
service each year. Forms are available in the office. As of right now only one senior has turned in
hours for their junior year and no one has turned in any hours for their senior year.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this
upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to
complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to
participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Saturday, Jan. 23
- Flint Hills League Basketball Tournament– TBA
- FFA Ag Symposium
Monday, Jan. 25
- Winter Royalty Week
- Spirit Week – Marvel Monday
- Virtual JH Quiz Bowl Central Heights Inv. JH @ Central Heights – 4:30 p.m. (Meet in
Mrs. Jacobson’s classroom after school.)
Tuesday, Jan. 26
- Spirit Week – Looney Tunes Tuesday
- KAY’s meet during Viking Hour
- HS Basketball vs. McLouth HS V/JV @ McLouth – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
- Spirit Week – Wizarding Wednesday
- FCCLA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 28
- Spirit Week – Television Thursday
- FCA meets during Viking Hour
- Virtual HS Scholar's Bowl FHL Scholars Bowl V/JV @ Central Heights – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
- Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
- HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30
- HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
- HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.

After leading the entire game the Lady Vikings lose a heartbreaker to NH as the Wildcats hit the game winning shot w/2 sec. on the clock, 45-47.
Due to some of the league schools being quarantined, the Lady Vikings will not play a game Saturday, but they do finish 3rd in the league tournament. Great job Lady Vikes!!!

The Lady Vikings play in tonight's semifinals of the FHSO Shootout at NHHS beginning @ 5:00. If win, then we play in Saturday's Championship game; if lose, then no 3rd place game on Saturday due to league schools being quarantined. So, we would then finish 3rd.
Northern Heights/ NLC
Facebook Live - USD 251 North Lyon County
https://www.facebook.com/USD-251-North-Lyon-County-1561764924047093
The Viking Men play in the semifinals Friday at Lyndon @ 6:00. If win, then play for Championship on Saturday; if lose, then play in 3rd place game.
Lyndon Schools
Live Stream
https://www.facebook.com/LyndonUSD421
Once on the website, viewers will select which gym they would like to view the live video.
Good Luck to both Viking teams!!!

Here are the most current Updated Boys and Girls FHL Brackets as of 1-21-21 @ 11:00 am.
You can also access the most current brackets here: https://bit.ly/2MauKQC

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 21st – Jan. 30th, 2021
Thursday, Jan. 21
FFA Ag Symposium
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Girls Basketball Tournament. Note change - The girls play at 5 p.m. at N. Hts. vs. N. Hts.
H.S. Scholars Bowl hosted by Holton – 4 p.m. Team dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal to be picked up after school on Friday.
Seniors – Check your e-mail for voting for Winter Royalty candidates. This is due my Friday a.m.
Seniors – Just a reminder to not wait until the end of the year to turn in your Community Service Hours if you are working towards the Diploma of Distinction. You must have 10 hours of community service each year. Forms are available in the office. As of right now only one senior has turned in hours for their junior year and no one has turned in any hours for their senior year.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Friday, Jan. 22
FFA Ag Symposium
Jostens Ring Delivery during lunch period
HS Boys Wrestling Council Grove Inv. V @ Council Grove HS – 2 p.m.
JH Honor Roll celebration during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Boys Basketball Tournament. Boys play at 7:30 p.m. vs. Lyndon
HS Girls Wrestling Rock Creek Inv. V @ Rock Creek HS – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Flint Hills League Basketball Tournament– TBA
FFA Ag Symposium
Monday, Jan. 25
Winter Royalty Week
Spirit Week – Marvel Monday
Virtual JH Quiz Bowl Central Heights Inv. JH @ Central Heights – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Spirit Week – Looney Tunes Tuesday
KAY’s meet during Viking Hour
HS Basketball vs. McLouth HS V/JV @ McLouth – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Spirit Week – Wizarding Wednesday
FCCLA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 28
Spirit Week – Television Thursday
FCA meets during Viking Hour
Virtual HS Scholar's Bowl FHL Scholars Bowl V/JV @ Central Heights – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Spirit Week – Fandom Friday
HS Basketball vs. Royal Valley HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30
HS Boys Wrestling Wabaunsee Inv. V @ Wabaunsee HS
HS Girls Wrestling Washburn Rural Inv. V @ Washburn Rural HS – 9 a.m.

Congratulations goes to senior Beau Throckmorton for being one of the Rudd Foundation 50 Finalists for the 2021 Rudd Scholarship. He goes to the next round of interviewing. If selected, he will be one of 25 students being awarded a full scholarship to ESU, FHSU, or WSU.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 20th – Jan. 23rd, 2021
Congratulations to Beau Throckmorton on making the All-State Honor Band!
Seniors – Check your e-mail for voting for Winter Royalty candidates. This is due my Friday a.m.
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour.
Seniors – Just a reminder to not wait until the end of the year to turn in your Community Service Hours if you are working towards the Diploma of Distinction. You must have 10 hours of community service each year. Forms are available in the office. As of right now only one senior has turned in hours for their junior year and no one has turned in any hours for their senior year.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal to be picked up after school on Friday.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Thursday, Jan. 21
FFA Ag Symposium
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Girls Basketball Tournament. The girls play at 6 p.m. at Osage City vs. N. Hts.
H.S. Virtual Scholars Bowl hosted by Holton – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
FFA Ag Symposium
Jostens Ring Delivery during lunch period
HS Boys Wrestling Council Grove Inv. V @ Council Grove HS – 2 p.m.
JH Honor Roll celebration during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Boys Basketball Tournament – TBA
HS Girls Wrestling Rock Creek Inv. V @ Rock Creek HS – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Flint Hills League Basketball Tournament– TBA
FFA Ag Symposium

The MVHS Lady Viking Basketball team will play their Semi-Final game vs. Northern Heights at Northern Heights HS this Thursday @ 5:00.
Good Luck Lady Vikings!!!

Boys win and will play Friday vs Lyndon at 730pm.

Boys up 44-41 end of 3!

Mission Valley
up 18-15 over Chase County start of 2nd quarter.

Congrats to the MV Lady Vikes on their 1st Rd. victory over Council Grove at the Flint Hills Shootout, 39-26. The Lady Vikes will play again this Thursday.

Lady Vikings are up 26-16 at halftime.

Mission Valley will be conducting an Early Childhood Screening for students ages 3-5 who reside in the district on March 25th. Each appointment will last approximately one hour.
To schedule an appointment:
Call: (866) 557-6686 option 4, or
Email: bbecker@mv330.org

Just a reminder there will be no school tomorrow, January 18.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 18th – Jan. 22nd, 2021
Monday, Jan. 18
No School – Staff Development Day
Flint Hills League Girls Basketball Tournament @ N. Hts. or Osage City – TBA
HS Girls Wrestling Basehor Linwood Inv. V @ Basehor Linwood HS
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Flint Hills League Boys Basketball Tournament @ Lyndon – TBA
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
Wednesday, Jan. 20
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 21
FFA Ag Symposium
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Girls Basketball Tournament – TBA
H.S. Virtual Scholars Bowl hosted by Holton – 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
FFA Ag Symposium
Jostens Ring Delivery during lunch period
HS Boys Wrestling Council Grove Inv. V @ Council Grove HS – 2 p.m.
JH Honor Roll celebration during Viking Hour
Flint Hills League Boys Basketball Tournament – TBA
HS Girls Wrestling Rock Creek Inv. V @ Rock Creek HS – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Flint Hills League Basketball Tournament– TBA
FFA Ag Symposium

Here are the HS FHL Brackets for this week. Girls will play Monday @ Northern Heights at 6:00 (play CG on Mon. @ NH); 2nd round girls games will be on Thursday. The boys will play Tuesday @ Osage City (play CC on Tues. @ OC); 2nd round boys games will be on Friday. Updated brackets will be available throughout the week.

Viking Family--Due to the weather and road conditions that continue to deteriorate, USD 330 Mission Valley will be dismissing students today, January 15th @ 2:30 p.m. All activities, practices and events scheduled for today have been cancelled. USD 330 Mission Valley schools will resume on Tuesday, January 19th.
Please be safe if you must travel in the current conditions. Have a great day and as always…...GO VIKINGS.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 15th – Jan. 16th, 2021
Friday, Jan. 15
Viking Leadership applications are due to Mrs. Masilionis
HS Basketball vs. Chase County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley - 4:30 p.m.
Viking Leader Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, January 15th. Applications are on Google Forms and it has been emailed to all HS students from Mrs. Masilionis. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Masilionis or Mrs. Burnett in the Sped Office.
JH Honor Roll celebration on Friday, January 22 during Viking Hour.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Saturday, Jan. 16
FHJL Basketball 8th Grade
HS Boys Wrestling St. Marys Inv. V @ St. Marys HS
Monday, Jan. 18
No School – Staff Development Day

Final from West Franklin. MV JH Girls 32 and Osage City 35. MV JH Girls are scheduled to play again on Saturday for 3rd place at 9 a.m

At the end of regulation play....MV JH Lady Vikings 31....Osage City 31. We are going to Overtime

At the end of the 3rd quarter...MV JH Lady Vikings 18...Osage City 25

At the end of the 1st half...JH Lady Vikings 14 and Osage City 16.

At the end of the 1st quarter. MV JH Lady Vikings 7....Osage City 2

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 13 th – Jan. 16 th , 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 13
- FCCLA Citizenship Day
- JVCL meets during Viking Hour
- Sr. Class Meeting in the high school commons
- Play practice for Act 1 only – 5:45 p.m.
Viking Leader Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, January 15 th . Applications are on Google Forms
and it has been emailed to all HS students from Mrs. Masilionis. If you have any questions, contact
Mrs. Masilionis or Mrs. Burnett in the Sped Office.
Play practice on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. for Act 1 only.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this
upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to
complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to
participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Thursday, Jan. 14
- SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
- FHJL JH Basketball
o JH girls play at West Franklin – 5 p.m.
o JH boys play at Lyndon – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
- Viking Leadership applications are due to Mrs. Masilionis
- HS Basketball vs. Chase County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16
- FHJL Basketball 8th Grade
- HS Boys Wrestling St. Marys Inv. V @ St. Marys HS

MV Boys with a big win over Osage City tonight!

MV boys up 32-30 at half vs Osage.

Lady Vikings 19 Osage 22 at half.

Here are the Updated JH Flint Hills League Brackets after their wins last night. https://bit.ly/3sqZDBd

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 12th – Jan. 16th, 2021
Tuesday, Jan. 12
FFA officers meet during seminar
JH Wrestling will meet at 3:15 p.m. in the high school commons during Viking Hour
HS Basketball vs. Osage City HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Viking Leader Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, January 15th. Applications are on Google Forms and it has been emailed to all HS students from Mrs. Masilionis. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Masilionis or Mrs. Burnett in the Sped Office.
Play practice on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. for Act 1 only.
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Alexa McGann, & Caylie VanMeter.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
FCCLA Citizenship Day
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Sr. Class Meeting in the high school commons
Play practice for Act 1 only – 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
FHJL JH Basketball
JH girls play at West Franklin – 5 p.m.
JH boys play at Lyndon – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Viking Leadership applications are due to Mrs. Masilionis
HS Basketball vs. Chase County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16
FHJL Basketball 8th Grade
HS Boys Wrestling St. Marys Inv. V @ St. Marys HS

You can find the minutes to last night's Board of Education meeting here:
https://bit.ly/35A6OwP
And the minutes to the Special Board Meeting here: https://bit.ly/2LKiypo

Congrats to the #4 seed MVJH Boys as they beat #5 seed Lyndon, 31-19. MV will play Council Grove this Thursday at Lyndon, beginning @ 6:30. Great job Vikes!

#5 seed MVJH Lady Vikings UPSETS #4 seed Lyndon, 35-28. The Lady Vikes will play #1 seed Osage City this Thursday at West Franklin. Congrats Lady Vikes!

Correction on West Franklin’s livestream: Old Gym - http://Www.Facebook.com/west-franklin-msgs-falcons-activity-stream-109376837560412

The FHJL BB Tourney begins today. The Girls are the #5 seed and will play at West Fraklin, while the boys are the #4 seed and will play at Lyndon. Both games will begin 5:00 tonight. Here are the livestream links:
Girls:
New Gym - "West Franklin MS/HS Falcons" Facebook page
Old Gym - "West Franklin MS/HS Falcons Activity Stream" Facebook page
Boys @ Lyndon:
Live streaming will be available in both gyms at the following website:
https://www.facebook.com/LyndonUSD421
Once on the website, viewers will find the live video
Good Luck Junior Vikings!!!

How fun is this!
Crosswinds is hosting an online mask contest for a cash prize of $100, in an effort to encourage individuals to wear their mask to reduce the lasting effects of mental health problems. The longer the pandemic lasts, the more impact we know there will be related to our mental health. The contest lasts through January 22nd.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 11th – Jan. 16th, 2021
Monday, Jan. 11
JH Basketball FHJL Basketball 8th Grade @ West Franklin
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
Chess Club will meet Monday during Viking Hour in Mrs. Goldsmith’s classroom.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Will Bassett, Alexa McGann, & Caylie VanMeter.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
FFA officers meet during seminar
HS Basketball vs. Osage City HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
FCCLA Citizenship Day
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Sr. Class Meeting in the high school commons
Thursday, Jan. 14
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH Basketball vs. FHJL Basketball 8th Grade @ West Franklin
Friday, Jan. 15
HS Basketball vs. Chase County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16
JH Basketball vs. FHJL Basketball 8th Grade @ West Franklin
HS Boys Wrestling St. Marys Inv. V @ St. Marys HS

MV Boys 71-43 for the win!

MV up 55-37 end of 3rd!

MV Boys up 32-26 at half!

Mission Valley Boys up 13-12 end of first quarter!

HS Boys Basketball Update---The Viking Boys (Varsity Only) will play tonight at Doniphan West. There will NOT be a JV boys game. The boy's game will begin following the Doniphan West girl's game. The Varsity Boy's game is estimated to start around 7 p.m.
Two parents/legal guardians will be permitted per KSHSAA guidelines. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) in attendance at Doniphan West will need to wait outside the gym, in the commons area, until their girls contest is completed. Names of parent(s)/guardian(s) will be submitted today on our roster/pass list.
The Lady Vikings will be playing at Central Heights tonight. The Varsity game will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by 1 quarter of JV girls.
The Mission Valley Cheer Squad will be cheering at Central Heights.
Masks are required to be worn at both facilities.
Please contact Mission Valley High School if you have any questions.
GO VIKINGS

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 8th – Jan. 14th, 2021
Friday, Jan. 8th
H.S. Girls basketball @ Central Hts. – bus leaves MV @ 2 p.m.
Varsity girls play at 6 p.m.
Followed by 1 qtr. of JV girls
H.S. Boys basketball @ Central Hts. has been cancelled
Students, please check your email for a survey google form about driver's education for this upcoming summer. This survey was sent to 8th-12th graders. The survey will take you 1 min to complete. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed. program started for all who wish to participate. This survey needs to be completed by 1/22/2021.
No KSHSAA activities through Jan. 7th.
Chess Club will meet Monday during Viking Hour in Mrs. Goldsmith’s classroom.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal, to be picked up Friday after school.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Will Bassett, Alexa McGann, Norah Parker, & Caylie VanMeter.
Monday, Jan. 11
JH Basketball FHJL Basketball 8th Grade @ West Franklin
Tuesday, Jan. 12
FFA officers meet during seminar
HS Basketball vs. Osage City HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
FCCLA Citizenship Day
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 14
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH Basketball vs. FHJL Basketball 8th Grade @ West Franklin

The HS Varsity Girls will play at 6:00 pm @ Central Hts. The JV Girls will play 1 quarter after the HS Girls play.
Just a reminder the H.S. Boys basketball game has been cancelled.

The HS Boys Basketball games scheduled for tomorrow (January 8) against Central Heights have been cancelled.
The HS Girls games will still be played. There will be one quarter of JV Girls and then the Varsity Girls. Additional information and times will be forthcoming.

Parents/Students, your student was sent an email with a survey about driver's ed for this summer. Sent to all 8th-12th graders. This survey is vital to getting the driver's ed program ready for the summer. It is due by 1/22/2021. https://forms.gle/zoNkjGwNxGvbRvvn9

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 6th – Jan. 8th, 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 6th
Semester 2 begins
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Play practice at 5:45 p.m.
Make sure you remove your gingerbread houses from the table on the stage as they will be using the stage for play practice after school.
No KSHSAA activities through Jan. 7th.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal, to be picked up Friday after school.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Will Bassett, Morgan Campbell, Alexa McGann, Lea Parker, Norah Parker, AJ Rubio, Alexis Studebaker, Tanner Thomas, Caylie VanMeter, & Cade Willard.
Thursday, Jan. 7th
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Friday, Jan. 8th
H.S. Basketball @ Central Hts. - 4:30 p.m.

There will also be two Special Board Meetings on Monday, January 11th, before the regular meeting, one at 6:00 pm and one at 6:30 pm. both at Mission Valley. https://bit.ly/2L4YcHs

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Jan. 5th – Jan. 8th, 2021
Tuesday, Jan. 5th
Odd hour finals
No KSHSAA activities through Jan. 7th.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal, to be picked up Friday after school.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Will Bassett, Morgan Campbell, Alexa McGann, Lea Parker, Norah Parker, AJ Rubio, Alexis Studebaker, Tanner Thomas, Caylie VanMeter, & Cade Willard.
Wednesday, Jan. 6th
Semester 2 begins
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Jan. 7th
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Friday, Jan. 8th
H.S. Basketball @ Central Hts. - 4:30 p.m.

Here is the Agenda for Monday, January 11th, Board of Education meeting at 7:00 @ Mission Valley. https://bit.ly/38XRNWx

We will have an updated menu for January 4th.
Breakfast – cereal only
Lunch – pizza only

Elementary Class Party Update:
Classroom teachers will email families about rescheduling any gift exchange portion of the class parties if that was part of their plans, but we will NOT have families bring in food or drink items after break. Teachers have been asked to send out an email to families by the end of today to inform you of their plans.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 17th – Dec. 21st, 2020
Thursday, Dec. 17
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
H.S. Boys Wrestling @ Rossville – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Lyndon – 4 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Students need to turn in their ACC textbooks to Mr. Hancock.
Sign up on the office counter by 10 a.m. on Thursday if you want a Saturday meal, to be picked up Friday after school. If you sign up on Thursday you will automatically be signed up for a meal on next Tuesday, to be picked up next Monday after school.
The following need to pay $16 for the PSAT test they took last month: Will Bassett, Morgan Campbell, Alexa McGann, Lea Parker, Norah Parker, AJ Rubio, Alexis Studebaker, Tanner Thomas, Caylie VanMeter, & Cade Willard.
The KAY club is collecting coats, hats, gloves and socks to be donated to the local communities and rescue mission. A collection for the Ronald McDonald house in Topeka is also being done. See the box under the Christmas tree for a list of items that are needed.
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table. There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to the KAY’s for their clothing drive.
Friday, Dec. 18
Even hour finals
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. W. Franklin – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21
Odd hour finals
Tues., Dec. 22 – Mon., Jan. 4th - No School - Winter Break
Mon., Jan. 4 - No School – Teacher Inservice/Grade Prep
Tues., Jan. 5 – SCHOOL RESUMES

Important Announcement---The HS Boys Basketball games vs West Franklin on Friday night (12.18.20) have been cancelled. The HS Girls Basketball games will still be played:
JV Girls will start at 5:00 p.m. followed by Varsity Girls.
GO VIKINGS---STAY HEALTHY

Viking Family----The Community Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, December 17th at Mission Valley has been cancelled. It is our goal to reschedule the Blood Drive at a date after the first of the year.
During this Season of Giving, if you would still like to donate life saving blood please contact the Community Blood Bank in Topeka by calling 877-468-6844 and scheduling an appointment.
GO VIKINGS!!! STAY HEALTHY!!!!
HELP OUR SCHOOL----HELP OUR COMMUNITIES by:
Wearing your MASKS
Washing/Sanitizing your HANDS
Following social distancing GUIDELINES
Staying home when SICK

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 15 – Dec. 18th, 2020
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
The KAY club is collecting coats, hats, gloves and socks to be donated to the local communities and rescue mission. A collection for the Ronald McDonald house in Topeka is also being done. See the box under the Christmas tree for a list of items that are needed.
Hannah Foster is a finalist for the 2020 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Youth Roundup! A YouTube video of her reading her poem, Hometown Rodeo, is linked below. The YouTube video with the most likes is a consideration to who the judges select as the winner.
To view her video, please watch the video below and give her some love!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc35dNCtkjM&list=PLmoXzOHHKx8mFhX5O7yzN9r_53bDe8aZ6&index=2
We had seven students who participated virtually in the National Skill Demonstration Competitions earlier this fall and we got results in today. All seven members placed in the top 20 across the nation!
Freshmen/Sophomore Division:
Clara Johnston--1st Place Interviewing Skills
Kailey Weissbeck--2nd Place Interior Design Challenge
Athena White--3rd Place FCCLA Creed Interpretation
Junior/Senior Division:
Karlyn Gustin--4th Place Interviewing Skills
Kiki Widau--7th Place Interior Design Challenge
Paige Sims--9th Place Consumer Math Challenge
Megan Deters--14th Place FCCLA Knowledge Challenge
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table. There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to the KAY’s for their clothing drive.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 17
Student Council Blood Drive in the Weight Room – 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
H.S. Boys Wrestling @ Rossville – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Lyndon – 4 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18
Even hour finals
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. W. Franklin – 4:30 p.m.

You can find and read last night's Board of Education meeting minutes here: https://bit.ly/3gReFdZ

Updated scores for JH Games: ‘A’ Boys lost 31-37; ‘B’ Boys lost 17-23; ‘C’ Boys tied 11-11; ‘A’ Girls lost 21-28: ‘B’ Girls lost 18-28

MVJH Lady Vikings ‘B’ team beats Chase Co. 28-18.

Good Morning Viking Family---Here are a couple quick reminders:
1) Tonight at 7 p.m. is the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. The meeting will be held in the K-6 Cafeteria. Here is the link for the meeting https://www.youtube.com/channe...
2) JH Basketball will travel to Chase County tonight. Games begin at 4:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians are permitted at Chase County but must be on the "pass list".
3) JH Basketball & HS Cheer Pictures will be taken this afternoon.
4) STUCO Blood Drive on Thursday (12.17.20) 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Weight Room.
5) Reminder that school will be in session all day on Monday, December 21st.
Have a great week----GO VIKINGS---STAY HEALTHY

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18th, 2020
Saturday, Dec. 12
HS JV Boys wrestling @ Onaga
FHJL JH Basketball Tournament @ MV – 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 14
JH Basketball pictures will be taken during PE classes.
H.S. Cheerleaders will have their pictures taken when JH pictures on finished.
H.S. Scholar’s Bowl (virtual) hosted by Council Grove – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m.
Hannah Foster is a finalist for the 2020 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Youth Roundup! A YouTube video of her reading her poem, Hometown Rodeo, is linked below. The YouTube video with the most likes is a consideration to who the judges select as the winner.
To view her video, please watch the video below and give her some love!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc35dNCtkjM&list=PLmoXzOHHKx8mFhX5O7yzN9r_53bDe8aZ6&index=2
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to Goodwill.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
Wednesday, Dec. 16
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 17
Student Council Blood Drive in the Weight Room – 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
H.S. Boys Wrestling @ Rossville – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Lyndon – 4 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18
Even hour finals
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. W. Franklin – 4:30 p.m.

We would like to congratulate Hannah Foster as a finalist for the 2020 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Youth Roundup, with "Hometown Rodeo!" We would encourage you to "like" her video, as this will be a consideration as the judges select the winner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc35dNCtkjM&list=PLmoXzOHHKx8mFhX5O7yzN9r_53bDe8aZ6&index=2

We would like to congratulate some of our FCCLA members for their Virtual National Skill Demonstration Competition earlier this fall. All seven of these girls placed in the top 20 Nationally. Freshmen/Sophomore Division: Clara Johnston--1st Place Interviewing Skills Kailey Weissbeck--2nd Place Interior Design Challenge Athena White--3rd Place FCCLA Creed Interpretation Junior/Senior Division: Karlyn Gustin--4th Place Interviewing Skills Kiki Widau--7th Place Interior Design Challenge Paige Sims--9th Place Consumer Math Challenge Megan Deters--14th Place FCCLA Knowledge Challenge Great Job Vikings!!!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 11 – Dec. 18th, 2020
Friday, Dec. 11
HS Basketball, HS Cheerleaders and HS Wrestling pictures starting @ 2:30 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. St. Mary’s – 4:30 p.m.
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to Goodwill.
Saturday, Dec. 12
HS JV Boys wrestling @ Onaga
FHJL JH Basketball Tournament @ MV – 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 14
JH Basketball pictures will be taken during PE classes.
H.S. Scholar’s Bowl (virtual) hosted by Council Grove – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
Wednesday, Dec. 16
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 17
Student Council Blood Drive in the Weight Room – 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
H.S. Boys Wrestling @ Rossville – 4 p.m.
JH Basketball @ Lyndon – 4 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18
Even hour finals
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. W. Franklin – 4:30 p.m.

Here are the links and information for the Chase County Wrestling Jamboree.
Update: No spectators will be allowed at the Chase County jamboree tomorrow evening. Our board is going to meet to decide a plan of action that will begin on Monday. There will be three mats going. 2 in our North gym, and 1 in our South gym.
North Gym: Mat 1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyKUHNOiIMlZxvHVYbXrb0A
CCJSHS Live Stream: Mat 2
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8xDF2TbzfWsR-7F3Y3g7w?view_as=subscriber
South Gym: Mat 3
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIr2SM5FS8ccYcPupExgzQ?view_as=subscriber

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 10 – Dec. 14th, 2020
Thursday, Dec. 10
JH Quiz Bowl practice at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Jacobson’s room (Rm. 214)
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday meal signup sheet is on the office counter. If you would like a Saturday meal (to be picked up after school on Friday), please sign the sheet on the office counter by 1 p.m. on Thursday.
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to Goodwill.
Friday, Dec. 11
HS Basketball, HS Cheerleaders and HS Wrestling pictures starting @ 2:30 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. St. Mary’s – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12
HS JV Boys wrestling @ Onaga
FHJL JH Basketball Tournament @ MV – 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 14
JH Basketball pictures will be taken during PE classes.

Winter Party Sign Up (link below)
Parties will take place on Monday, December 21st. Just a reminder, we are not able to have guests so items can either be sent with students or dropped off at the elementary entrance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054EA5AA2BA5F85-winter

MV Var. Boys lose to Lyndon 40-61.

MV Var. Boys down 13-26 at the half.

Var. Boys: End of 1st qtr. MV - 3 Lyndon - 12

Lady Vikes Varsity wins 43-30 over Lyndon; JV Boys lost 35-55; C Boys lost 14-49.

Lady Vikings leading the Lyndon Tigers 15-11 at the half!

Patrons - Here is the correct URL link that you should be able to click on to gain access to the league schools live streams:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1COHIUW3ILQDtJ5zcHJTZxUCvZl2Sr9p2Tpz07aLhniI/edit

High School Finals Schedule and Informational Link:
https://rb.gy/xigizu
Happy Holidays and GO VIKINGS!

Dear Viking Parents,
In lieu of a Staff Christmas Party this year, PTO would like to provide Staff with cookies and hot cocoa on December 18th.
We are asking for donations of cookies, hot cocoa packets, and mini marshmallows. If you would like to help, please either go to the SignUp Genious website or scan the QR code. if you would like to help by donating supplies!
If you could send your donated supplies by Wednesday, December 16th we would really appreciate it.
Thank you so much for your PTO support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45abae2ea1fdc34-christmas
Mission Valley PTO

You can find the agenda for next Monday's regular Board of Education Meeting here: https://bit.ly/3lUc8R2

Here is the Livestream link for ALL HOME Basketball games this week. Tonight, we host Lyndon MS @ 4:30; Thursday, we host Chase Co. MS, Friday, we host St. Marys HS and Saturday, we host the FHJL 'B' Team Tournament:
Old Gym: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeEYpehVkJ6_wszDghvzsg/
New Gym: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ
Thanks

Just a reminder that the Stuco Blood Drive is still on for December 17. For more information please contact Sami Logan, slogan@mv330.org.

The annual NHS canned food drive will be from Dec. 2- Dec. 8th. Items donated will be divided and dispersed to the food pantries in Eskridge, Harveyville and Dover. The JH/HS will have a competition between 1st hour classes. The Elementary will have a competition between the K-6 classes. The JH/HS class and the Elementary class with the most food items per student will win donuts and juice!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 4 – Dec. 11th, 2020
Friday, Dec. 4
JH Quiz Bowl will practice @ 7:30 a.m. Friday morning in Mrs. Jacobson’s room (Rm. 214)
Letter Jacket Man @ MV during lunch period in the high school commons.
The annual NHS canned food drive will be from Dec. 2- Dec. 8th. Items donated will be divided and dispersed to the food pantries in Eskridge, Harveyville and Dover. There will be a competition among 1st hour classes. The class with the most per student will win donuts and juice!
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table. There are several water bottles that have been there for a couple weeks. If not claimed by the end of the week they will go in the trash. There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to Goodwill.
The Letter Jacket Man will be at MV during lunch period on Friday. If you have your letter or patches bring them with you. There will be a $100 deposit required at the time of ordering.
Monday, Dec. 7
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
JV Scholars Bowl – Santa Fe Trail is the host – 4 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 10
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Chase Co.
Friday, Dec. 11
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. St. Mary’s – 4:30 p.m.

We would like to recognize and congratulate Ben Rudeen as Kaw Valley Banks Scholar Athlete of the Week! Ben competes in football, basketball, and dual sports in track and baseball! As well as maintaining a 3.9 grade point average. In addition, he is very active in Mission Valley's extra curricular activities, FFA, NHS, FCA, Forensics, KAY, Drama Club, Student Council, Choir and Viking Leaders.
Congratulations Ben!!!! We are so proud of you!

Here is the livestream link for the MVJH Basketball games AT Osage City this evening:
Live Streaming will be available for both gyms.
https://www.youtube.com/c/USD420Schools
Good Luck Jr. Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 3 – Dec. 5th, 2020
Thursday, Dec. 3
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ Osage City – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @3:15 p.m.
The annual NHS canned food drive will be from Dec. 2- Dec. 8th. Items donated will be divided and dispersed to the food pantries in Eskridge, Harveyville and Dover. There will be a competition among 1st hour classes. The class with the most per student will win donuts and juice!
LOST & FOUND TABLE – Please be sure to check out the lost and found table. There are several water bottles that have been there for a couple weeks. If not claimed by the end of the week they will go in the trash. There are a lot of hoodies and jackets on the table. Please check to see if these belong to you. Items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated to Goodwill.
High School students who ordered sports pictures may stop by the office between classes and pick up your pictures. JH sports pictures will be handed out by one of your Jr. High teachers.
The Letter Jacket Man will be at MV during lunch period on Friday. If you have your letter or patches bring them with you. There will be a $100 deposit required at the time of ordering.
Friday, Dec. 4
Letter Jacket Man @ MV during lunch period in the high school commons.
Monday, Dec. 7
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
JV Scholars Bowl – Santa Fe Trail is the host – 4 p.m.
H.S. Basketball @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 10
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Chase Co.
Friday, Dec. 11
H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. St. Mary’s – 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the MV Scholars Bowl team as they placed 3rd at the Lyndon Virtual Scholars Bowl Inv. on Monday (11/30). Great Job Vikings!!!

Attached is the order form for HS Boys and Girls Basketball T-Shirts. The form says Girls, but it is the same shirt for both teams. https://bit.ly/3lqA3rd

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Dec. 1 – Dec. 5th, 2020
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Highland Community College Rep @ MV during lunch
Stu-Co Meets during Viking Hour
JH Winter Sports Pictures – 3 p.m.
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m. (Reminder – no spectators will be allowed.)
High School students who ordered sports pictures may stop by the office between classes and pick up your pictures. JH sports pictures will be handed out by one of your Jr. High teachers.
The Letter Jacket Man will be at MV during lunch period on Friday. If you have your letter or patches bring them with you. There will be a $100 deposit required at the time of ordering.
Senior Composite pictures will be taken on Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. Please dress appropriately as these will be the pictures that go on the wall composite in the foyer. Avoid t-shirts with writing on them.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Senior Composite Picture – 1 p.m.
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Thursday, Dec. 3
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ Osage City – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @3:15 p.m.
JV Boys Wrestling @ Spring Hill – 4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4
Letter Jacket Man @ MV during lunch period in the high school commons,
Saturday, Dec. 5
HS Boys wrestling @ Wamego – 9 a.m.

JH Winter Sports Pictures will be this Tuesday afternoon (12/1). Basketball players will have their uniforms since they have a Home game that evening as well. Please remember to bring your picture packet and a check to ‘Lifetouch’ if you intend to purchase any pictures.

Students,
I wanted to reach out to you all and thank you for all of your hard work during our distance learning situation over the past couple of weeks. I am very proud of how the vast majority of you took on this challenge and did a great job! I know this is not the ideal situation for learning, but when faced with adversity, and challenges in life all you can do is take them head-on with a positive attitude and do your best. I am very proud to be your principal, and I appreciate all of you giving me a chance so far this year as we get to know each other. I want nothing more than for you all to be here in the school every day for the rest of the year and be allowed to participate in all of your desired activities. You have all lost something during your high school career in 2020, and it will take all of us working together to make sure you do not lose any more opportunities.
Every day is a new day with new challenges and opportunities to improve...what you do with those opportunities will be what defines you in the present and future. I continue to brag about how great our student body is at Mission Valley and how much fun I am having being here despite all of the COVID-related challenges we have faced so far.
I am here for YOU, so please let me know what I can do to suppport you!
per·se·ver·ance
- doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
I am extremely proud to be a Viking, and I will do anything and everything I can for you as my door is always open to students!
I am excited to see you all back in the building on Monday, November 30th!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Please enjoy our December District Newsletter. https://bit.ly/35Z9lBf

You can find the minutes to last night's Board Meeting here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1019566/specialboe.11-23-20.pdf

For the past two years our Elementary students have worked together to create and donate homemade blankets for children in need through Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization started in 1995 for children who might be seriously ill, traumatized, or just need the comfort of a blanket. We are so proud of our Viking students for working together to provide other children some comfort.

We would like to invite our K-6 grade students to our Pajama Day, tomorrow, November 24. We have activities planned for students to wear comfy clothes and pj's would be perfect! Also, if students would like to bring a stuffed animal and blanket, the only request is that it fit inside their book bag.

JUNIORS ONLY - If you want to take the 'free to you' ACT or ACT Workkeys (or both) in February, I need you to be signed up on the list. The list has to be submitted to KSDE on 12/1/2020. The ACT helps with the admissions process to colleges/universities. The higher you score on your ACT means you are more apt to receive academic scholarship money from the attending college/university. The higher you score on your ACT means you are also apt to not have to take 'pre or intro' courses. Taking 'pre or intro' courses costs you more money and more time towards graduating with your degree. The ACT Workkeys is important for any students who may want to go to Vo-Tech or Community College's. This assessment is similar to the Accuplacer. Please email me at jhancock@mv330.org if you want to take either (or both) of these assessments. I recommend the Juniors take both. Better to have and not need it, then need it and not have it.

There will be a Special Board Meeting next Monday, November 23 @ 7:00 pm. https://bit.ly/3nvrUTH

Viking Families----The following information was released today (11/13/20) from Wabaunsee County Emergency Management.
Wabaunsee County currently has 98 residents who have tested positive and are isolated with Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19). This is a significant increase in a very short amount of time. While this total includes some residents and staff in the Eskridge Care & Rehabilitation Center, most active cases are in the general population. These cases have now impacted all three school districts, government offices and services, and some businesses.
As a result, this week, the County Commissioners, acting as the County Health Board, took two actions:
*First, they issued a local health order reducing the size of mass gatherings to 45 people in both indoor and outdoor settings. Exceptions may be granted to those who complete a special event permit, including a Health Department-approved mitigation plan.
*Second, they instituted a mandatory mask policy for all public business at the Courthouse and in all other County offices and buildings. All members of the public must have a mask in these locations and County employees will wear a mask during their interaction with the public. Both of these actions went into effect on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00am.
In addition, due to staffing shortfalls, the County Health Department is closed to the public through November 20, 2020.
All Wabaunsee County residents are reminded to exercise caution. The Center for Disease Control encourages each person to consider people, space, and time each time they make a decision to leave their home.
How many people will you be around? In what kind of setting (e.g., indoor, outdoor, with proper social distancing)? And, for how long?
Consideration of these measures will help reduce exposure to all residents and will prevent school closures, business closures, and other disruptions to the community.
For additional questions, contact Amy Terrapin at aterrapin@wbcounty.org.

Distance Learning Bell Schedule 7th-12th Grade
Starting Thursday, November 12th Due to Meal Deliveries.
Small schedule adjustment for distance learners so we can get everyone their meals! Contract time and seat time has not been affected.
1st Hour 8:00am-8:50am
2nd Hour 8:53am-9:43am
3rd Hour 9:48am-10:38am
4th hour 10:40am-11:30am
Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm
Viking Hour 12:30pm-1:00pm
5th Hour 1:00pm-1:50pm
6th Hour 1:53pm-2:43pm
7th Hour 2:46pm-3:30pm

USD 330 Mission Valley Schools would like to say "Thank You" to each and every Veteran in our Viking communities and across the world who has proudly taken "The Oath" and served this great nation. Thank you for your time, service, dedication and sacrifice.

You can find the minutes to last night's Board of Education meeting here: https://bit.ly/32u7VNi
And the minutes from the October 26, Special Board Meeting here: https://bit.ly/32sdE6b

Internet Grant
To apply, residents and businesses must complete a one-page application and sign a short agreement with the County. Applications will be approved and awarded on a first come, first served basis starting on November 1, 2020 and continuing until funds are exhausted or December 1, 2020, whichever comes first. The County will make award payments once the applicant provides receipts, invoices, etc. showing an upgrade to existing service or establishment of new service.
For more information, contact emlogistics@wbcounty.org.

USD 330 Mission Valley Schools WILL NOT be in session on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. At the Board Meeting last night (11/9/20) the decision was made to move the 7th-12th grades to Distance Learning and to make adjustments to the PK-6th daily operations to support the continued face-to-face student learning.
Face-to-Face learning will continue at the PK-6th grade levels on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, while the 7th-12th grades will move to Distance Learning. Information about 7th-12th grade Distance Learning has been released to students & families.
If you have any questions please contact your child's building administrator. Please stay alert for continued information from USD 330 Mission Valley about these changes.
GO VIKINGS

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Nov. 9th – Nov.13th, 2020
Monday, Nov. 9
Athletic Fall Buffer Week – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15th
Pre-ACT for 9th grade – 8 a.m. until noon
Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th.
Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both.
The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score.
Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
HS Girls Basketball meeting during Viking Hour in Mr. Packard’s room.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Nov. 12
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
Canceled – JH Basketball game @ MV vs. W. Franklin
Friday, Nov. 13
Wichita State Admissions Rep. @ MV during lunch period

Please enjoy our November District Newsletter.
https://bit.ly/38mgrl0

Please enjoy our November Elementary Newsletter.
https://bit.ly/38gS4Fh

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Nov. 5th – Nov.11th, 2020
Thursday, Nov. 5
8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
Cancelled - JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays.
HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th.
Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th.
Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both.
The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score.
Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020.
Friday, Nov. 6
Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 9
Athletic Fall Buffer Week – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15th
PreK-12 Vision & Hearing Screening
Pre-ACT for 9th grade – 8 a.m. until noon
Tuesday, Nov. 10
PreK-12 Vision & Hearing Screening
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day
JVCL meets during Viking Hour

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Nov. 4th – Nov.6th, 2020
Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High Voting results
For President- a total of 97 students voted
72% voted for Trump
23% voted for Biden
4% voted for Jorgenson
1% voted for "Papa Tay"
For U.S. Senate-
77% voted for Marshall
23% voted for Bollier
Wednesday, Nov. 4
FCCLA Conference – Virtual Mtg.
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
Scholar’s Bowl @ Silver Lake – 4 p.m. Van leaves MV @ 3:00 p.m.
Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays.
HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th.
Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th.
Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both.
The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score.
Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020.
Thursday, Nov. 5
8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Nov. 3rd – Nov.6th, 2020
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Election Day – VOTE!
Picture Retake Day
StuCo meets during Viking Hour
H.S. Scholar’s Bowl @ Silver Lake – 4 p.m.
Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays.
HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th.
Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th.
Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there will be sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both.
The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score.
Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020.
Thursday, Nov. 5
8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

If you would like your child(ren) to receive FREE breakfast & lunch offered by MV on the last school day of each week, please fill out the attached form. Please respond by Thursday, Nov 5th @ 9 AM to be included this week. All students are invited to participate!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTrK68blqJyS2im1BmK7omtehaMEowT2K7RzjAru_h6kXN9A/viewform

Correction/Update - Spring 2021 ACT and ACT Workkeys is for JUNIORS only.

Spring 2021 ACT & ACT Workkeys sign-up sheets are up & outside the Cslr's office. Sign up for one or both. The ACT is used for admissions to colleges/universities, and the Workkeys commonly for community colleges & vo-tech. Both assessments are free. Sign up prior to 12/1/2020.

Parents/Guardians, the MV Counseling Dept. & Admin. want you to be aware of another negative social media challenge that targets children/teenagers. Please be aware of your student's Tik Tok & snapchat activity due to this challenge's ability to manipulate using peer pressure.

Maur Hill Academy will be streaming tonight’s football game with Mission Valley. You will need to go to the Maur Hill-Mount Academy Facebook Page and there will be an event created. Click on it and you should be good.
Good Luck Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 30th – Nov. 3 , 2020
Friday, Oct. 30
- AJ Rubio State Cross Country sendoff – 11 a.m.
- Jostens pickup ring/graduation orders – 3 p.m.
- State Volleyball – TBA
- H.S. Football Bracket game – 7 p.m. @ Atchison. Football team will be excused at 3
p.m. Lv. MV @ 3:40 p.m.
There will be a “sendoff” for AJ Rubio on Friday at 11 a.m. for State Cross Country. The band will
be excused at 10:40 a.m. to get ready and at 11 a.m. students will be called out of class to line the
hallways as AJ passes by. Good luck, AJ!
Early graduation and part-time attendance applications were due on Monday. You have a very
small grace period to get them to Mr. Hancock.
Jostens will be at MV on Friday, Oct. 30 th during Viking Hour to pick up ring and graduation
orders.
Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3 rd in the north gym.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Sunday, Nov. 1
- Daylight Savings Time changes – Set clocks back 1 hr.
Monday, Nov. 2
- All juniors not enrolled in chemistry will report to the commons on Monday during Viking
hour to take the science map test. Please bring a charged chromebook with you.
- H.S. Book Club meets during Viking Hour
Tuesday, Nov. 3
- Election Day – VOTE!
- Picture Retake Day
- StuCo meets during Viking Hour
- H.S. Scholar’s Bowl @ Silver Lake – 4 p.m.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 29th – Oct. 31st, 2020
Thursday, Oct. 29
PSAT/NMSQT Assessment – 8:15 a.m. until noon.
FCCLA Chapter Meeting during Viking Hour
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholar's Bowl team, including Hannah Foster, Beau Throckmorton, Alexa McGann, Doug Ross, Lexi Studebaker, and Clara Johnston, for taking 1st Place at the Northern Heights Invitational yesterday!!!
Early graduation and part-time attendance applications were due yesterday. You have a very small grace period to get them to Mr. Hancock.
Jostens will be at MV on Friday, Oct. 30th during Viking Hour to pick up ring and graduation orders.
Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd in the north gym.
Friday, Oct. 30
Jostens pickup ring/graduation orders – 3 p.m.
State Volleyball – TBA
H.S. Football Bracket game – 7 p.m @ Atchison. Lv. MV @ 3:40 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween
Monday, Nov. 2
All juniors not enrolled in chemistry will report to the commons on Monday during Viking hour to take the science map test. Please bring a charged chromebook with you.

CORRECTION: Clara Johnston’s first name was inadvertently misspelled earlier today when being recognized with the MVHS Scholar’s Bowl team. We regret the oversight and congratulations to Clara and the
MV Scholars Bowl team!

Congratulations to the MVHS Scholar’s Bowl team on winning the 8-team, Northern Heights Inv. last night. Team members are: Beau Throckmorton, Hannah Foster, Lexi Studebaker, Alexa McGann, Doug Ross & Claire Johnston. Sponsor: Lizette Goldsmith. Great job Vikes!

Don't forget Fall Sports Pictures are tomorrow beginning at 2:30 p.m. Athletes need to make sure to have their uniforms with them. *Please contact the 7-12 administrative office if you have any questions.---GO VIKINGS

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 27th – Oct. 31st, 2020
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Wichita State Admissions Rep. @ MV during lunch period
KAY Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
HS Girls Basketball meeting – Viking Hour
H.S. Scholars Bowl with N. Hts. via Zoom 4 p.m.
Jostens will be at MV on Friday, Oct. 30th during Viking Hour to pick up ring and graduation orders.
Fall Sports Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 2:30 p.m. Athletes need to make sure to have their uniforms with them.
Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd in the north gym.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN
PSAT Pre-Administration – 8:15 – 8:55 a.m.
Fall Sports Pictures – 2:30 p.m.
FCCLA Chapter Meeting during Viking Hour
ESU Admissions Rep. @ MV during Viking Hour
Thursday, Oct. 29
PSAT/NMSQT Assessment – 8:15 a.m. until noon.
Friday, Oct. 30
Jostens pickup ring/graduation orders – 3 p.m.
State Volleyball – TBA
H.S. Football Bracket game – 7 p.m @ Atchison. Lv. MV @ 3:40 p.m.

Just a reminder that Fall Sports Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 2:30 p.m. Athletes need to make sure to have their uniforms with them. *Please contact the 7-12 administrative office if you have any questions.---GO VIKINGS

Last week was designated as School Bus Safety week, but with everything going on, it seemed more appropriate to celebrate it this week, when we can really focus on our Bus Drivers and Transportation Department. A special thank you goes out to the Mission Valley USD #330 - Transportation Department for all of their hard work and dedication to transporting our Mission Valley students to and from school and to so many activities throughout the school year. Believe it or not, this is a difficult job and our bus drivers keep our students and staff safe every day. In addition, Bill Logan consistently scores in the Excellence category for keeping our buses in tip top shape and is willing to provide services 24 hours a day when needed. They are all very much appreciated!
Please join us in thanking them when you get a chance.
Bus Drivers:
Barbara Hewes
Kathy Hildebrand
Elaine Lloyd
Jackie Martin
Bob Riggin
Pat Rutledge
Kim Seastrom
Dale Vawter
Alesandra White
Linda Willey
Van Driver:
Lynn MItchell
Transportation Supervisor & Vehicle Maintenance:
Bill Logan
Transportation Director & Sub Bus Driver
Mary Hewes

Fall Sport Pictures by Lifetouch are scheduled for this Wednesday with JH @ 2:30 & HS @ 3:00. Please make sure students bring their order form and cash or check for the package selected.

Elementary Parents:
As you may have already figured out, our Halloween class parties will look a little different this year. The attached note is to inform you of the changes so you can prepare on your end. I really appreciate your patience and understanding as we do the best we can to celebrate, but also attempt to follow our Back to School Playbook and Wabaunsee County safety precautions. Thank you.
Amy Johnston
https://bit.ly/3dYYD0j

MV FB (5-3) will play in this week’s playoff qualifying bracket game at Maur Hill Prep. Academy (7-0) in Atchison this Friday @ 7:00 PM. Good Luck Vikings! Further game details to follow.

Good Job MV VB in advancing to the 2nd round of Sub-State after defeating Chase Co. in Round 1 and then losing to eventual Sub-State Champion, Heritage Christian Academy in Round 2.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 26th – Oct. 31st, 2020
Monday, Oct. 26
ASVAB Testing – 10th grade – 8:30 a.m. until noon
Jostens meet with Sophomores – 2:30 p.m.
Jostens meet with Seniors – 3:00 p.m.
Fall Sports Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 2:30 p.m. Athletes need to make sure to have their uniforms with them
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Wichita State Admissions Rep. @ MV during lunch period
KAY Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
JH Girls Basketball meeting – Viking Hour
H.S. Scholars Bowl @ N. Hts. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN
PSAT Pre-Administration – 8:15 – 8:55 a.m.
Fall Sports Pictures – 2:30 p.m.
FCCLA Chapter Meeting during Viking Hour
ESU Admissions Rep. @ MV during Viking Hour
Thursday, Oct. 29
PSAT/NMSQT Assessment – 8:15 a.m. until noon.
Friday, Oct. 30
Jostens pickup ring/graduation orders – 3 p.m.
State Volleyball – TBA
H.S. Football Bracket game – TBA

Good Luck to MV Volleyball at today’s 2A Sub-State held at Lyndon at 1:00. The live streaming link to view the tournament is:
https://www.facebook.com/LyndonUSD421

Good Luck to Cade Willard at Regional CC as well!

Good Luck to MV Cross Country runners, Caylie VanMeter & A.J. Rubio at Regionals in Alma!

REMINDER - 10th grade will be taking the ASVAB starting @ 8:30 a.m. on 10/26/2020 in the north gymnasium. Test scores do NOT go to military recruiters, but the test scores are 'good' for 2 years from the date of administration.

Seniors - Applications for 'Graduation at Semester' and 'Part-Time Attendance' are due next week. All applications must be handwritten, complete (w/supporting documentation), and delivered to Mr. Hancock ASAP.

The MVHS VB team will participate in Sub-State this Saturday (Oct. 24) @ Lyndon HS. First round contests begin @ 1:00, with MV expecting to play @ approx. 2:00. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for K-12 Students. You must have a special wristband to enter. Good Luck Lady Vikes!

MVHS will attend the Class 2A Regional Cross Country Meet this Saturday at Alma with the Varsity Girls beginning at 10:00, followed by the Varsity Boys at 10:40. There is no Admission however, dut to Covid-19, the KSHSAA has a limit of 4 spectators per runner. Good Luck Vikings!

There will be a Special Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 26 @ 4:00 pm at the District Office in Eskridge. You can access the Agenda here: https://bit.ly/2Hnc9OW

REMINDER that today & tomorrow evening (10/21 & 10/22) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. are Parent-Teacher conferences. Please contact your child's administrative office if you do not know the date/time of the conference.
When visiting the school for conferences please remember: 1) all visitors are required to wear a mask while inside the building, 2) to keep 6ft social distance from school staff and other families, 3) use hand sanitizer and do a temperature check when entering the building, 4) reschedule your conference if you are sick and/or showing symptoms of COVID-19.
USD 330 greatly appreciates your assistance as we want to keep Viking students, staff, parents, patrons and visitors as safe as possible when at USD 330 facilities and events.

Friday Night Football AT Rossville
Please enter/exit through North gate only
Must have wrist band ticket to get in
Must have a mask on to get in and wear when social distancing isn't possible.
Thank you and GO VIKINGS!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 21st – Oct. 23rd , 2020
Wednesday, Oct. 21
8th Grade Book Club meets during Viking Hour in HS Library
KAY Officers meet during Viking Hour
Parent/Teacher Conferences @ MV – 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22
FCA meets during Viking Hour
Parent/Teacher Conferences @ MV – 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY
HS Football @ Rossville – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 5 p.m.

Lady Vikings finish with a win in the final match at the FHL Tournament defeating Central Heights 25-18; 25-14! Well Done!

MV Lady Vikings fall to Chase Co. 25-17; 22-25; 25-27 in 1st match of the FHL VB Tournament.
2nd match results vs. Osage City 15-25; 20-25. Next match is with Central Heights.

Congratulations to the MV Cross Country teams with their performance at the Flint Hills League Meet yesterday at MV.
A.J. Rubio led the way with a 2nd place finish in a time of 16:46; Caylie VanMeter medaled by placing 13th in a time of 25:23. The JH Girls team was 2 points away from bringing home the Championship Plaque by placing second. Medal winners were: Lillie Foster, 4th w/a time of 14:14; Hemi Duehring, 5th w/a time of 14:37; MacKenzie Tomlinson, 6th w/a time of 14:42 & Braelyn Becker, 15th w/a time of 16:10 and Lilli Rubio just missed a medal by one place (16th); For the JH Boys, Kaden Brobst took home a 9th place medal in a time of 12:47.
Congratulations to all of our Viking runners on a GREAT performance!

Big news in the Valley today—our MV FCCLA chapter earned high honors and third place in the state overall! 🏆 We received our plaque in the mail today!
Huge shout-out to the students who completed this lengthy application process online this spring, despite not being able to get together in-person.
Kiki Widau
Paige Sims
Emma Gustin
Sydney Gleason
Megan Deters
Karlyn Gustin
Way to go Vikings! ❤️

Good Evening----Here is the link for the varsity football contest tomorrow night (10.16.20) between Mission Valley and McLouth. Reminder that masks are required while standing in line and ordering at the concession stand.
We also recommend that all football spectators wear their mask whenever 6-ft social distancing can not be maintained with others while watching the game.
Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ
GO VIKINGS!!!!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT about the Junior High Volleyball Tournament----The JH Lady Vikings Volleyball Team moved up to 4th place and Council Grove moved down to 5th place after being upset tonight by North Lyon County. The JH Lady Vikings will now play at 9:00 A.M. at LYNDON on Saturday (10/17/20). GO VIKINGS!!!

Next Monday's HS JV game against Rossville, has been cancelled. Please make that adjustment on your calendar. Thank you.

The Book Fair is HERE! This is such an exciting time for our students to explore and learn about new books. We hope you will find time to stop by and shop our Elementary Book Fair. If you would like to share this excitement with your child or grandchild, we would like to encourage you to check out the E-Wallet option. This is a great no money option for students to select and purchase books, and you are only charged for what is purchased. Fair hours will be this Friday, next Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. All profits go back into the school library. If you have any questions, please contact Jeannie Browning @ jbrowning@mv330.org. Thank you for your support!
https://bit.ly/3jTvc1E

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 14th – Oct. 17th, 2020
Wednesday, Oct. 14
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT test has been rescheduled and will be given on Thursday, Oct. 29th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
FHL/FHJL Cross Country @ MV – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Football vs. Manhattan Eagles @ Fairmont Park – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
End of 1st Qtr.
Percy Jackson Book Club Party in Library during Viking Hour
H.S. Football @ MV vs. McClouth – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
FHL Tournament HS Volleyball @ W. Franklin – Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.
FHJL Tournament JH Volleyball @ Council Grove – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER INSERVICE/GRADE PREP
JV Football @ MV vs. Rossville - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
7th Grade Book Club meets during Viking Hour in HS Library
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
Elementary Book Fair

JV Lady Vikes end their season with a strong finish with a win. 23-25; 25-22; 15-12. Congrats!!

Lady Vikings Var/JV volleyball both fall to Chase County Bulldogs in their first matches.

Hello Vikings,
This Friday we have a home game against McClouth, and the theme is Halloween!!! Come out and support your Viking football players, see you all there!🎃🏈

PTO provides dinner for staff on Parent/Teacher conferences night and they could use your help. If you would be willing to help, please signup through the attached qr code or through this site. Thank so you much for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EAAA722A7F49-ptconferences

The Community Blood Drive has been rescheduled December 17th at Mission Valley.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 13th – Oct. 17th, 2020
Tuesday, Oct. 13
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT test has been rescheduled and will be given on Thursday, Oct. 29th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
PSAT/NMSQT for Sophomores & Juniors – 8:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
FHL/FHJL Cross Country @ MV – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football vs. Manhattan Eagles @ Fairmont Park – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
End of 1st Qtr.
Percy Jackson Book Club Party in Library during Viking Hour
H.S. Football @ MV vs. McClouth – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
FHL Tournament HS Volleyball @ W. Franklin – Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.
FHJL Tournament JH Volleyball @ Council Grove – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.

You can access last night's unofficial minutes from the Board meeting here: https://bit.ly/3iW3pfy

Please be aware of the following calendar changes for October 15: - JH VB vs. Central Heights is AT Central Heights instead of Mission Valley - FHL/FHJL Cross Country at MV, begins AT 4:30 instead of 4:00.

Please enjoy our October HS student newsletter produced by the students in Mr. Hysten's class. https://bit.ly/2GMRyUg

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 12h – Oct. 17th, 2020
Monday, Oct. 12
PSAT Pre-Admin. – 2:50 – 3:30 p.m.
Ft. Hays State Univ. Rep. @ MV. – Viking Hour
JV Football @ N. Hts. – 6:00 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4:30 p.m.
Play practice at 5:45 p.m.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
PSAT/NMSQT for Sophomores & Juniors – 8:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
FHL/FHJL Cross Country @ MV – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football vs. Manhattan Eagles @ Fairmont Park – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
End of 1st Qtr.
Percy Jackson Book Club Party in Library during Viking Hour
H.S. Football @ MV vs. McClouth – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
FHL Tournament HS Volleyball @ W. Franklin – Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.
FHJL Tournament JH Volleyball @ Council Grove – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 9th – Oct. 17th, 2020
Please check your emails to vote for your homecoming king and queen. Voting needs to be done by Friday morning.
Friday, Oct. 9
Spirit Week - Retro Crimson & Gold Day
10 a.m. – Candidate/cupid practice on football field
Noon – Spirit banners are to be hung up in the gym on the visitor’s wall
12:30 p.m. – Spirit banner judging takes place
2:00 p.m. – Parent Reception in Elementary Commons (Booster Club)
2:30 p.m. – Drumline is released to band room; Cheer/Dance released to N. Gym
2:45 p.m. – Drumline starts in JH hall and goes to N. Gym, students follow
2:50 p.m. – Pep Rally
3:28 p.m. – Winner of Spirit Week is announced
H.S. Football @ MV vs. Oskaloosa – 7 p.m. Homecoming ceremonies take place during half-time.
KAY dues need to be paid to the office by Friday, October 9 to become a member.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12
PSAT Pre-Admin. – 2:50 – 3:30 p.m.
Ft. Hays State Univ. Rep. @ MV. – Viking Hour
JV Football @ N. Hts. – 6:00 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour
H.S. Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
PSAT/NMSQT for Sophomores & Juniors – 8:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Oct. 15
PK-12 Vision and Hearing Screening
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
FHL/FHJL Cross Country @ MV – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Central Hts. – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football vs. Manhattan Eagles @ Fairmont Park – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
End of 1st Qtr.
Percy Jackson Book Club Party in Library during Viking Hour
H.S. Football @ MV vs. McClouth – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
FHL Tournament HS Volleyball @ W. Franklin – Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.
FHJL Tournament JH Volleyball @ Council Grove – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7 a.m.

MV Jr/Sr High will be recognizing Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day on 10/21/2020. The entire month of October is Bullying Prevention Month. There will be posters up/down each hall supporting courage, strength, & awareness to do the right thing. The students will have Viking Hour lessons where they can review & discuss how to do the right thing. Please talk to your students about bullying prevention. If you need assistance in being prepared for those discussions, you can go to this link for resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHmDl2m6kOK_7Ke-0KLnbfVkahCGxdmG/view?usp=sharing

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 8th – Oct. 9th, 2020
Thursday, Oct. 8
Spirit Week – Tie Dye Day
Volleyball Classic in North Gym (sponsored by NHS) during Viking Hour
3:00 – Freshmen vs. Seniors & Sophomores vs. Juniors
3:10 – Winner vs. Winner & 2nd vs. 2nd
3:20 – HS Winner vs. Faculty & 7th Grade vs. 8th Grade
JH/HS Cross Country @ Osage City Country Club – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:30 p.m.
JH Football @ Chase Co. – 6:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4 p.m.
KAY dues need to be paid to the office by Friday, October 9 to become a member.
Homecoming Week - Oct. 5 – Oct. 9th
Thursday – Tie Dye Day
Friday – Retro Crimson & Gold Day
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
Spirit Week - Retro Crimson & Gold Day
10 a.m. – Candidate/cupid practice on football field
Noon – Spirit banners are to be hung up in the gym on the visitor’s wall
12:30 p.m. – Spirit banner judging takes place
2:00 p.m. – Parent Reception in Elementary Commons (Booster Club)
2:30 p.m. – Drumline is released to band room; Cheer/Dance released to N. Gym
2:45 p.m. – Drumline starts in JH hall and goes to N. Gym, students follow
2:50 p.m. – Pep Rally
3:28 p.m. – Winner of Spirit Week is announced
H.S. Football @ MV vs. Oskaloosa – 7 p.m. Homecoming ceremonies take place during half-time.

Stuco's annual Blood Drive is coming up!
Date: 11/02/2020
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 05:00 PM
Where: Mission Valley High School, Multi Purpose Building
Address:
12913 Mission Valley Rd
Eskridge, KS 66423
Make an Appointment: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70607
If you are under 18 please see Mrs. Logan for a parental consent form that needs to be filled out before you donate.

If you are interested in ordering a JH Girls Basketball Shirt, please see the attached order form. All orders are due October 27. For more information, please contact Ben Packard (bpackard@mv330.org) or Tara Durkin (tdurkin@mv330.org). https://bit.ly/33CRbUI

Menu Changes
Due to high demand for individual salads we will not be able to serve the Strawberry Chicken Salad tomorrow or the side salad. Also we have depleted the inventory of cereal. A truck is expected tomorrow and we will resume salads and cereal on Thursday. Thank you for your understanding while we adjust the quantity of certain items.

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!

Please enjoy our October District Newsletter, https://bit.ly/33v6dfe

You may access the Agenda for the October 12, 2020 Board of Education meeting agenda here. https://bit.ly/36xqpPx
Remember, all Board meetings are being held at Mission Valley @ 7:00 pm.

This week is Homecoming Week! We invite all students to participate in Spirit Week and dress for each day!
Monday – Denim Day
Tuesday – Retro T-shirt Day
Wednesday – Old Movie Day
Thursday – Tie Dye Day
Friday – Retro Crimson & Gold Day

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 5nd – Oct. 9th, 2020
Monday, Oct. 5
HOMECOMING WEEK
Spirit Week – Denim Day
Apply Kansas Event for Seniors in library & Mr. Hysten’s room – 2-3:30 p.m.
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
JV Football @ MV vs. Silver Lake – 6 p.m.
Congratulations to the 2020 Homecoming Candidates:
Ashton McGinley, Jack Mills, Ben Rudeen, Jordan Taylor
Hannah Foster, Karlee Godfrey, Allie Linhart, Tatum McCart
Be sure to check your e-mail for further instructions from Mrs. Logan.
KAY dues need to be paid to the office by Friday, October 9 to become a member.
Homecoming Week - Oct. 5 – Oct. 9th
Monday – Denim Day
Tuesday – Retro T-shirt Day
Wednesday – Old Movie Day
Thursday – Tie Dye Day
Friday – Retro Crimson & Gold Day
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Spirit Week – Retro t-shirt day
Jersey Auction in N. Gym sponsored by the After Prom Committee – 2:45 -3:30 pm
H.S. Volleyball @ MV vs. Central Hts. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Spirit Week – Old Movie Day
FFA Greenhand Conf. @ Ottawa – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Neosho Community College Rep. @ MV during lunch period
Game Show – North Gym – sponsored by Stu-Co
ESU Admissions Rep. @ MV during Viking Hour
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Spirit Week – Tie Dye Day
Volleyball Classic in North Gym (sponsored by NHS) during Viking Hour
3:00 – Freshmen vs. Seniors & Sophomores vs. Juniors
3:10 – Winner vs. Winner & 2nd vs. 2nd
3:20 – HS Winner vs. Faculty & 7th Grade vs. 8th Grade
JH/HS Cross Country @ Osage City Country Club – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:30 p.m.
JH Football @ Chase Co. – 6:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
Spirit Week - Retro Crimson & Gold Day
10 a.m. – Candidate/cupid practice on football field
Noon – Spirit banners are to be hung up in the gym on the visitor’s wall
12:30 p.m. – Spirit banner judging takes place
2:00 p.m. – Parent Reception in Elementary Commons (Booster Club)
2:30 p.m. – Drumline is released to band room; Cheer/Dance released to N. Gym
2:45 p.m. – Drumline starts in JH hall and goes to N. Gym, students follow
2:50 p.m. – Pep Rally
3:28 p.m. – Winner of Spirit Week is announced
H.S. Football @ MV vs. Oskaloosa – 7 p.m. Homecoming ceremonies take place during half-time.

The JV Football game for next Monday vs. Silver Lake, has been canceled. Thanks!

All Kansas students can receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day through December 2020 ensuring they are fueled and ready to learn.
https://bit.ly/3cQbZeu

Good Morning----Here is the link for tonight's MISSION VALLEY VIKING football game at Silver Lake. Game time is 7 p.m. GO VIKINGS!
https://youtu.be/w3mTLA0Hc8Q

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Oct. 2nd – Oct. 9th, 2020
Seniors – Check your e-mail for information on voting for the homecoming candidates. You must vote by Friday.
KAY dues need to be paid to the office by October 9 to become a member.
Homecoming Week - Oct. 5 – Oct. 9th
Monday – Denim Day
Tuesday – Retro T-shirt Day
Wednesday – Old Movie Day
Thursday – Tie Dye Day
Friday – Retro Crimson & Gold Day
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
H.S. Football @ Silver Lake – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5
HOMECOMING WEEK
Spirit Week – Denim Day
Apply Kansas Event for Seniors in library & Mr. Hysten’s room – 2-3:30 p.m.
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
JV Football @ MV vs. Silver Lake – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Spirit Week – Retro t-shirt day
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
H.S. Volleyball @ MV vs. Central Hts. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Spirit Week – Old Movie Day
FFA Greenhand Conf. @ Ottawa – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Neosho Community College Rep. @ MV during lunch period
FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour
ESU Admissions Rep. @ MV during Viking Hour
Play practice – 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Spirit Week – Tie Dye Day
SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour
JH/HS Cross Country @ Osage City Country Club – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Chase Co. – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:30 p.m.
JH Football @ Chase Co. – 6:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
Spirit Week - Retro Crimson & Gold Day
H.S. Football @ MV vs. Oskaloosa – 7 p.m.

Due to Morris County/Council Grove COVID-19 restrictions, NO SPECTATORS will be allowed at tomorrow’s Cross Country Meet (this includes family, friends, etc.). Good Luck Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Sept. 30th – Oct. 2nd, 2020
Jostens will not be at MV on Wednesday due to being short on staff. They will set a reschedule date as soon as possible.
Junior Homecoming Banner Committee will meet in Mrs. Bergin's room during Viking Hour.
Juniors - please check your email to sign up for the Homecoming Banner Committee.
Thursday: Junior Homecoming Banner Committee will meet in Mrs. Bergin's room during Viking Hour
H.S. students – if you are interested in joining Scholar’s Bowl this year, please speak to Mrs. Goldsmith. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning at 7:30 a.m. Our first practice will be Thursday, Oct. 1st.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing. The higher you score on admissions testing, there is a great possibility that it will lower your overall collegiate costs.
The PSAT/NMSQT also is tied to scholarships. If you score high enough on this assessment, you can become eligible for scholarships.
THERE ARE ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TESTING, SO THE SOONER YOU GET HERE TO SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES ARE.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Cross Country – Council Grove Invit. @ Canning Creek Cove – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
HS Cross Country – Council Grove Invit. @ Council Grove Lake – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Football @ MV vs. Hartford – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
H.S. Football @ Silver Lake – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 5 p.m.

On Friday, October 2nd the VIKINGS will travel to Silver Lake for a varsity football match-up @ 7 p.m. USD 372 Silver Lake is allowing (2) tickets per player. Tickets will be provided to the players on Thursday.
Visitors must enter through the gate directly behind the visitor stands. *Masks will be required for entry and at shared common spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained. Example: Concession areas, restrooms, and main entries.
*Masks may be removed if social distancing can be maintained. Social distancing practiced in the stands.
*Visitors will be required to pay to enter. ($5.00 for adults) ($3.00 for students)

The Junior High Volleyball game vs Council Grove on Thursday, October 1st has been CANCELLED. The Junior High Football game vs Hartford will start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st. 8th Fall Athletic Recognition will occur at half-time of the JH Football Game.
***The JH Football game vs Hartford will be played as a 6-man football game.

ApplyKS! (Apply Kansas) will be on Oct. 5, 2020 - 2-3:30 p.m. in the big gymnasium at MVHS. Apply Kansas is a state wide event that allows the Senior class of 2020 to get assistance with & complete applications to the college(s) of their choice. College rep's on site to help with applying and to answer any questions. A raffle will be done to help the student's get the college swag of their choice! Parent's are welcome to help their student with the application process! Students and Parents, it is time to get excited about preparing for college in the Fall of 2021!!!! Please remember to wear your mask, practice good social distancing, and maintain good sanitizing practices.

Reminder that College/Career readiness night is happening starting at 6:30 p.m. @ MVHS Commons - Financial aid, how to prepare for college, and how to schedule your first semester questions to be answered! Lots of College Rep's ON-SITE!!! Pittsburg State, Emporia State, Wash. Tech, Wichita State, Allen Comm. College, and the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard. This even is for all students, but the classes are reserved for Seniors and their Parents. COME ON DOWN AND HELP YOUR STUDENT PREPARE FOR WHAT COMES AFTER MVHS GRADUATION!!!

FORGOT TO REMIND YOU ALL THAT DAYCARE IS FREE TONIGHT AT THE COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS NIGHT!!! FCCLA is providing the free daycare in Mrs. Bergin's room.

College/Career Readiness Night is TONIGHT! 6:30-8:30pm - HS Commons full of college admission rep's & military recruiters! Seniors/Parents have three classes to choose from: Financial Aid, College Transition, & How to Schedule your Fall Semester of College. ALL 9-12 MVHS STUDENTS/PARENTS are welcome to this event to meet with college rep's & recruiters! Colleges to be here are ESU, WSU, Washburn, Highland Community College, Washburn Tech, and Allen Community College. Also, the Army, Marines, and Air Force will be here as well. PLEASE, COME ON OUT & PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd, 2020
Saturday, Sept. 26
JV Volleyball @ Osage City – 9 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 28
NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day
JV Football @ MV vs. Wabaunsee – 6 p.m.
College Readiness Night @ MV for Seniors and their parents – 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
H.S. students – if you are interested in joining Scholar’s Bowl this year, please speak to Mrs. Goldsmith. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning at 7:30 a.m. Our first practice will be Thursday, Oct. 1st.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing. The higher you score on admissions testing, there is a great possibility that it will lower your overall collegiate costs.
The PSAT/NMSQT also is tied to scholarships. If you score high enough on this assessment, you can become eligible for scholarships.
THERE ARE ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TESTING, SO THE SOONER YOU GET HERE TO SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES ARE.
Play practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
USMC representative @ MV during lunch period
H.S. Volleyball @ MV vs. Lyndon – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Jostens meet with Sophomores regarding class rings – 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Jostens meet with Seniors regarding graduation cap & gown, invitations, etc. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
FBLA meets during Viking Hour
JH Cross Country – Council Grove Invit. @ Canning Creek Cove – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
HS Cross Country – Council Grove Invit. @ Council Grove Lake – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 2 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ MV vs. Council Grove – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football @ MV vs. Hartford – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
FCCLA Wild About FCS Event in Manhattan
H.S. Football @ Silver Lake – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 5 p.m.

Just a reminder, no school on Monday. This is a Professional Development Day for teachers.

There is a menu change for next Wednesday, September 30. Lunch will be a Chicken Patty not Meatloaf. Thank you!

If you are interested in purchasing any Fan Gear for the 2020-21 Fall School/Sports Seasons you are in luck. The recently printed catalog is now available. Orders are due by September 30. Thank you for your support of MV Prints.
https://bit.ly/2RXyKDU

We will be live streaming all of our Board of Education meetings, Graduations, and Games. You may access these from our YouTube channel. As always, if you have any questions, please contact the school for more help.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ

Viking JV FB team falls to Osage City 0-19.

Schedules: Please make sure you go to the district website (www.mv330.org) for the most updated athletic schedules. Due to Covid-19 the schedules have changed since we first posted them in August. We are in the process of having the pocket schedules completed now that it looks like we will have a full Fall sports season and hopefully winter & spring as well.
Also, for those who have not viewed the recent JH VB schedule, there is NOT a JH VB game today vs. Wabaunsee (9/21).

Just a reminder that school pictures are tomorrow, Monday, September 21st for students and staff.

Correction: The JH A-team took 2nd and the B-team took 4th at the Perry Lecompton Inv. Great Job Jr. Lady Vikes!

Congratulations to the JH Var. VB team as they win the Perry Lecompton Inv. Great Job Jr. Lady Vikings!!!

MV JV lose 1st match 25-15; 23-25; 7-15 @ Burlingame Quad.

Just a reminder that school pictures are Monday, September 21st for students and staff.

Tonight is 'Senior Night' for MV Football, Cheer, Dance and Marching Band. We will begin lining up the seniors and their parents at 6:30, with the ceremony @ 6:40.
Remember, ALL spectators must have a ticket to get in to the game and you MUST pay at the gate ($5 - Adults; $3 - K-12 Non-USD 330 Students).
Tonight's game will be livestreamed at: https://youtu.be/ot7p-iTAUH0. If any problems, then you can go to Osage City link: https://www.youtube.com/c/USD420Schools

Congratulations to the MV JH & HS Cross Country teams at yesterday's Northern Heights Inv. Nearly every runner set a personal record, with the highlight of the day coming when sophomore, A.J. Rubio came within 6 seconds of the school record. Our four JH runners continue to shine in just their 3rd meet of the season as well. Results:
7th Girls:
Hemi Duehring - 3rd - 14:28
Lillie Foster - 6th - 15:25
Braelyn Becker - 11th - 17:51
8th Boys:
Kaden Brobst - 7th - 13:31
High School Girls
Caylie VanMeter - 22nd - 26:43
Bri Elizondo - 30th - 29:42
HS Boys
AJ Rubio - 2nd - 16:26
Will Bassett - 49th - 23:13
Cade Willard - 53rd - 24:00

ApplyKS Event - 10/5/2020, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the New HS Gymnasium
The first step in going to college is to apply! Apply Kansas, is an annual statewide campaign in which MVHS conducts an event to help seniors apply to college w/their peers & w/help, guidance & a cheering squad from school staff, local community supporters, & post-secondary volunteers.
In partnership with the American College Application Campaign, Apply Kansas is a month-long, state-wide initiative to increase the number of students applying, enrolling and succeeding in college or other post-secondary goals.
Parents/Guardians- If you would like to attend the ApplyKS event to assist your senior in the application process, please let me know. Some applications have associated costs, and the students often do not plan on having a means to pay for the application during this event.
For more information about ApplyKS, go here: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/apply-kansas

MV Varsity Volleyball team takes the 2nd match with exciting wins! 23-25; 25-17; 25-16. AWESOME JOB, Lady Vikes!!

Mission Valley JV Volleyball girls split with Council Grove in today's contest 1 match each.

You can find the minutes to last night's Board of Education meeting here: https://5il.co/l1sz
The revised calendar has also been posted, https://5il.co/l1t4

Hello Vikings,
This Friday we have our first home game against Osage City! The theme is cowboy and the game starts at 7. Don't forget it's also Senior Night!!
Don't forget your mask and social distancing!
Can't wait to see you there!

Vikings JV FB team beats West Franklin 16-6. Great job Vikings!

Viking JV FB leading West Franklin 8-6 at end of 3rd qtr.
Go Vikes!!!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Sept. 12th – Sept. 19th, 2020
Monday, Sept. 14
JV Football @ MV vs. West Franklin – 6 p.m.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing. The higher you score on admissions testing, there is a great possibility that it will lower your overall collegiate costs.
The PSAT/NMSQT also is tied to scholarships. If you score high enough on this assessment, you can become eligible for scholarships.
THERE ARE ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TESTING, SO THE SOONER YOU GET HERE TO SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES ARE.
Student and new staff picture day will be on Monday, Sept. 21st.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Stu-Co meets during Viking Hour
H.S. Volleyball @ Council Grove – 5 p.m. The bus leaves MV @ 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
FFA Greenhand Conf. @ Ottawa
KAY officers meet during Viking Hour
JVCL meets during Viking Hour
Thursday, Sept. 17
FFA Chapter meeting during Viking Hour
FBLA meeting during Viking Hour
JH/HS Northern Hts. Cross Country Invitational @ The Orchard 4 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Lyndon – 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 2:45 p.m.
JH Football @ Lyndon – 6:30 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18
Fall Sports Senior Night @ MV
H.S. Football @ MV vs. Osage City – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
H.S. Volleyball @ Burlingame – 9 a.m. Bus leaves MV @ 7:30 a.m.
JH Volleyball Tourn. @ Perry-Lecompton – 9 a.m.

Congrats to the Viking Cross Country runners at the MV Inv. & Wamego Inv. this past week. Soph. A.J. Rubio picked up where he left off last year as he placed 1st at the MV Inv. w/a time of 17:26 and 4th at the Wamego Inv. w/a time of 17:43. The MVJH 7th grade girls also dominated as Hemi Duehring took 1st at MV with a time of 15:35 & 4th @ Wamego w/a time of 14:28; Lillie Foster took 3rd @ MV w/a 16:52 and 14th @ Wamego w/a 15:37; Braelyn Becker also placed in top 10 @ MV w/a 17:56. Kaden Brobst placed 6th in the JH Boys division @ MV w/a 14:26 and 15th @ Wamego w/a 14:00. Other MVHS participants are: Caylie VanMeter, Bri Elizondo, Shane Dudley, Cade Willard & Will Bassett.
Good Luck to the Vikings this week at Northern Heights!

A message from Coach Parker (MV's Wrestling Coach),
Early last wrestling season I nominated Shelby Kesler for the NWCA/USMC High School Character & Leadership All-American Award. Just today, 9/8/2020, I received this email:
Hello Coach,
The NWCA would like to congratulate you and your award winner in this prestigeous honor.
I know it is late in coming but lets congratulate Shelby Kesler!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Sept. 10th – Sept. 12th, 2020
Thursday, Sept. 10
SADD/SAFE meet during seminar in Mrs. Bergin’s classroom (Rm. 205)
JH Volleyball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football @ MV vs. Osage City – 6:30 p.m.
August birthdays please come see Mr. Wild for your treat this week before you miss out!
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing. The higher you score on admissions testing, there is a great possibility that it will lower your overall collegiate costs.
The PSAT/NMSQT also is tied to scholarships. If you score high enough on this assessment, you can become eligible for scholarships.
THERE ARE ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TESTING, SO THE SOONER YOU GET HERE TO SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES ARE.
Student and new staff picture day will be on Monday, Sept. 21st.
Friday, Sept. 11
H.S. Football @ West Franklin – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sept.12
H.S. Cross Country @ Wamego – 9 a.m.

REMINDER, REMINDER, REMINDER
COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS NIGHT (CCRN) - will be on 9/28 6:30-8:30 p.m. at MVHS - This event will have 3 classes for ‘seniors & parents/guardians’ that will provide information to help prepare the seniors for their first year of college (FAFSA training, Course Scheduling training, & How to Prepare for the first semester training).
There will also be many admissions representatives from Kansas colleges/universities that will be ready to answer questions and schedule college visits for ALL MVHS students (not just seniors).

Lady Vikes lose final match vs. Osage City 20-25, 16-25.

Lady Vikings beat Osage City in first match: 27-25, 21-25, 25-15.

The Wamego Middle School Cross Country meet is still a go! There is a slight mist but they plan to continue with the meet this afternoon. Please plan for mist or light rain if you are attending the meet.

The HS Football game for this Friday, September 11, will be at Santa Fe Trail High School against West Franklin. The game has a 7 PM start. They will be following SFT's policy on attendance and masks. Thus, there will be no restrictions on attendance numbers. Spectators will be required to wear a mask through the gate and when social distancing is not allowed.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Daily Announcements
Sept. 7th – Sept. 12th, 2020
Tuesday, Sept. 8
MAP ELA testing in ELA classes -Grades 7-11
FFA Officers meet during seminar
JH Cross Country @ Wamego – 4:30 p.m.
H.S. Volleyball @ Osage City – 5 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 3:30 p.m.
JV Football @ MV vs. Santa Fe Trail – 6 p.m.
Sophomores & Juniors: The sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT is outside of Mr. Hancock’s office. The test will be given at MV on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. Please stop by and sign up for the assessment. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great assessment to help prepare you for college admissions testing. The higher you score on admissions testing, there is a great possibility that it will lower your overall collegiate costs.
The PSAT/NMSQT also is tied to scholarships. If you score high enough on this assessment, you can become eligible for scholarships.
THERE ARE ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TESTING, SO THE SOONER YOU GET HERE TO SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES ARE.
Student and new staff picture day will be on Monday, Sept. 21st.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
MAP Math testing in Math classes - Grades 7-11
JVCL meets during seminar
Drama meeting during seminar in Mr. Taylor’s classroom (Rm. 129)
Thursday, Sept. 10
SADD/SAFE meet during seminar in Mrs. Bergin’s classroom (Rm. 205)
JH Volleyball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m.
JH Football @ MV vs. Osage City – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11
H.S. Football @ West Franklin – 7 p.m. Bus leaves MV @ 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sept.12
H.S. Cross Country @ Wamego – 9 a.m.

Here is the actual link address to tonight's football game in case the other one does not open!! You can copy and paste the link into your browser.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM62yavCp1AZy7ca_7DekiQ
GO VIKINGS!!!

Here is a You Tube link for tonight's HS Varsity Football contest between the MISSION VALLEY VIKINGS and the Wabaunsee Chargers. Kick-Off is at 7 p.m. GO VIKINGS!!
USD 329 Wabaunsee Schools - YouTube

Reminder: Today’s JH VB & FB games vs. North Lyon Co. will be played @ Northern Heights HS.
Good Luck Vikings!

Time is running out! If you haven’t completed the 2020 Census yet, you can still respond online, by phone, or by mail. Census results shape the future of communities, as census data informs how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed for health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initiatives, & other critical programs & services for the next 10 years. Please do your part by visiting:
https://my2020census.gov/app/intro/state

As schools go remote and activities get cancelled, please make sure to stay up to date with our Sport Schedules. We have just updated HS Volleyball and HS Football. You can access all updated schedules here: https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-missionvalleyks/browse/164676#

PSAT/NMSQT Assessment is being held on 10/14/2020 from 8:15-11:30 a.m. This assessment does have scholarship opportunities available for those that score well. This assessment is focused on sophomores, but juniors/seniors can take it as well. Cost is $16, waivers are available. A sign up sheet will be put up next to the counselor's office on 9/4/2020. Slots are limited, so if you would like your child to take this assessment please have them sign up starting 9/4/2020. The more assessments taken, of this type/fashion, will only better prepare them to increase their ACT or SAT scores. Higher ACT/SAT scores increase chances for ease of admission, scholarship opportunities, and the possibility of not having to take some lower lever prerequisite college classes (saves money & time). If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hancock at jhancock@mv330.org or 866-557-6686 ext 230.

Due to COVID 19, our league schools have established guidelines for participants and spectators. We plan to publish a weekly summary for the next few weeks to help you understand each schools rules.
You will also find a link to the entire League Guidelines document here: http://missionvalleyks.apptegy.us/o/district/browse/164677

Hello Vikings,
This Friday we have our first football game at Wabaunsee. The theme for the game is BLACK OUT!! Game starts at 7. Come out and support our boys as they take on the Chargers!

After a tough loss to McClouth the Vikings bounce back to beat Axtell. #VikingPride

Lady Vikings fought hard but came up short vs Wabaunsee. Back in action soon vs McClouth. Keep workin'! #VikingPride

Mission Valley staff wants to thank our families for a great 1st week of school! Our students have handled all the changes with positive and respectful attitudes. Just to top off a great first week, tune into KSNT tonight @ 6 PM to see a little good news about our Viking family.

FCCLA “Masking” A Difference
This month, FCCLA members came together to help make personal masks for all of the staff members. Emma Slade and Clara Johnson were rockstars at the sewing machines while the other participating members (Paige Sims, KikiWidau, Megan Deters Karlyn Gustin and Athena White) organized, measured, cut, and ironed the fabric. This
project took several days to complete but was well worth it to see all of the staff members wearing handmade masks to keep them safe! FCCLA made a total of 82 staff masks in all. We would like to thank Toni Steere from “A Wing and a Prayer Designs” for the generous fabric donation!
To continue to show our appreciation for teachers, FCCLA members came into the school right before school began to help them set up, decorate and organize their rooms so they would be ready for the first day! Through two days of work, the members helped 17 teachers and staff members and they were so thankful for the help.
Thank you MV Teachers for all you do!
By: Megan Deters, VP of Public Relations

Ready to go on Fun Adventures with Girl Scouts?
The first adventure is today, August 27th at 5:30 pm. This will be a virtual event hosting on Zoom.
Visit gsksmo.org/newgs to register for this event.
For more information please contact velazegui@gsksmo.org

In working with our coaches, it has been decided that all Fall Sports Athletic scrimmages have been canceled for this Thursday & Friday. The coaches and athletes are working hard to prepare for their first contest.
Go Vikings!

Our Elementary Teachers have been busy recording an Introduction to themselves and their rooms. Please enjoy and get to know your new teachers! http://missionvalleyks.apptegy.us/open-house-teacher-videos-2020-2021

The minutes from last night's Board of Education meeting can be found here: https://5il.co/jxct

Lunch Menu Change Tuesday August 25th
9th-12th Grade Ham and Cheese Sub
K-8th Grade Ham and Cheese Sandwich
These are grab and go sack lunches for Day 1.

Good Morning Vikings----Here are a couple reminders:
1) Link to follow tonight's Special BOE meeting at 7 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLnne6ZWrnnmdjikZQRL7iQ/
2) The first day of school is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th.
Have a great day.

There will be a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 19 in the Mission Valley Elementary Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. https://5il.co/jtbh

REMOTE LEARNERS- CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT
You may pick up your Chromebooks at the High School from 7:30am-4:00pm Friday August 21st OR from 7:30am-5:00pm Monday, August 24th.
Please contact the office with any questions.

If you are taking an college course from ACC this Fall, TODAY IS THE DAY TO PAY TUITION FEES or you may be dropped from the course. Payment plans through ACC can be found here: https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/allenccc/
Please contact Melissa Johnson at mjohnson@allencc.edu

Mission Valley Viking Family
Good Morning,
Mission Valley JH / HS Virtual Back to School Zoom Meetings have been re-scheduled for Thursday August 20th @7:00pm-8:00pm.
Teachers and building administrators will be hosting these meetings in order share information and updates for the upcoming 2020 school year. There will be a question and answer segment at the end of each meeting.
Zoom Links will be shared out soon.

ACC online classes start TODAY. If you have enrolled in ACC course, you must login to your ACC Blackboard account and click on your online course within 3 days from today or you will be dropped from the course.

MVHS school building is closed on 8/18/2020, you won't be able to come & get your college book(s) from ACC on this date. You have the option of waiting until the 19th OR you can go to ACC Burlingame campus today.

Dear Viking Parents:
We wanted to share some Elementary School updates as we start the year. We are taking these precautions to make sure we are starting the year on the same page and to keep all of our students and staff safe!
Open House this year is only for NEW FAMILIES to the district on Tuesday, Aug 18th from 4:30-6:30. This is just drop in and there will be no food served.
Digital Open House is being done for all students that will include meeting your teacher and a video of your classroom. Information for this will be sent out when it is complete with a link to follow.
Students riding the bus will not be able to board until they have a mask on and their temperature is checked (must be below 100.4 degrees).
Anyone entering the school must have their temperature checked and be wearing a mask. If you do not have your own mask, one will be provided.
Water fountains will not be on, but bottle fillers will. Please send a water bottle to school with students and they can fill it throughout the day. We have ordered each student a water bottle, but are unsure when they will arrive.
This year our students will not have spelling tests. Instead, they will be learning and practicing their spelling patterns during writing.
Students will not be released from the bus or allowed to enter the building before 7:45 AM. Students that are car riders need to be dropped off and picked up at the NE doors. Students entering after 8 AM will need to come into the office for a tardy slip.
As always, please don’t hesitate to call the office with any questions or concerns. 866.557.6686

Virtual Back To School Night for JH/HS August 17th-18th from 7pm-8pm. Virtual links will be sent out soon.

"Any Mission Valley students who are interested in running JH/HS cross country this year: Our first practice will be on Monday, August 17th. Please make sure you have all your documents/paperwork turned into the office if you plan to do so. Please contact Coach Johnston at djohnston@mv330.org if you are interested to get more information sent to you. "

Due to distancing restrictions of COVID-19 we have canceled the ‘All-Sport Parent Mtg’ scheduled for Wed, Aug. 12th. Coaches will get team information to parents & athletes of their sport.
We also have schedules, guidelines and required forms on the ‘Athletics’ link as well. Thanks!

The Elementary Class List has been posted! https://5il.co/j9nf

If you have not enrolled your student(s) please contact the school. Also, if you are planning on doing remote learning please contact the building administrator and enroll as normal.

5th & 6th Grade Families,
As we are quickly approaching our first day of school, I wanted to make you aware of a couple changes to our elementary band program.
5th Grade
Instead of students choosing an instrument and sticking with it for the year, all 5th grade students will be given the opportunity to try different instruments through the year. To avoid having 30-40 students in one room at a time, students will rotate in small groups to band throughout the week so Mrs. Sperry can give more attention to our beginning learners.
6th grade
Band will be optional for 6th grade students. If students choose to participate, they will be put in small groups and rotate throughout the week to allow for more small group attention. All 6th grade students will still receive general music.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (ajohnston@mv330.org) or Mrs. Sperry (ksperry@mv330.org). We are both excited for this change!
Amy Johnston
Elementary Principal
USD 330 Mission Valley

Virtual Back to School Night Mission Valley High School
- Teachers on the Building Leadership Team and Administration will be hosting virtual meetings for parents with back to school information.
- August 17th and 18th @ 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Teachers will be assigned to a separate class of parents 7th-12th Grades.
-Meeting Link will be shared through email closer to this date.
Topics Covered
- Back To School Playbook / Infographic
- Daily School COVID Related Routines
- Remote Learning
- Safety Precautions
- New Staff
- Q & A Time
For more information please contact the High School at 866-557-6686.

Earlier scheduling information is for HS only. Sorry, I should have included that initially. Mr. Hancock

Class scheduling (not enrollment) for students by appt. will be on 8/7, 8/10 & 8/11. Email jhancock@mv330.org to setup an appt. click here to view appt. times available: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b0jRBwk80JR4oYJmoHPySuZM4Ru6Yu1eulSFyMTosxs/edit?usp=sharing

There will be a Special Board Meeting before the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, August 10, @ 6:45 and 7:00 pm at the District Office in Eskridge. Special Bd. Meeting: https://5il.co/j1df Regular Bd. Meeting: https://5il.co/j1de

Here is a link to watch the 2020 graduation with some of the slideshow at the beginning.
https://youtu.be/4reIyQxn4MM

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 20, 2020
ENROLLMENT THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2020 9 A.M.‐7 P.M.
ACTIVITY/ATHLETIC FEE ADMISSION
PRICES AND PASS INFORMATION
ADMISSION PRICES FOR ALL EVENTS AT THE :
MV STUDENTS FREE
K‐12 STUDENTS $3.00
ADULTS $5.00
The only pass available for purchase is an individual pass. Contact 7‐12 office for pricing 866‐557‐6686 Ext. 200
FREE ACTIVITY PASSES SHALL BE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Employees shall receive a free family pass (This does not include substitutes)
Retired employees shall receive a free pass
Current board members shall receive a free family pass
Senior citizens who live in the district and are age 65 or older shall receive a free Golden Age Pass for themselves only.
Please contact the district office if you need one. 785/449‐2297 ext. 4
A FAMILY PASS SHALL CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN 2 ADULTS (EMPLOYEE, SPOUSE) AND THE K‐12 CHILDREN STILL LIVING AT HOME

Mission Valley Elementary invites you to join us for a special day just for incoming Kindergarten students and their parents! While you're here, we’ll get your Kindergartner enrolled as well. When: Tuesday, August 4th 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM (your choice) Where: Mission Valley Elementary Who: Students entering Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year and their parents/guardians Bring: *Only needed if new to our school. Birth Certificate Immunization Record Physical form If the MVE office has already called to confirm your registration for this event, you do not need to call, but if you have not been contacted, or if you know of a student ready for kindergarten you can email ajohnston@mv330.org for questions or to register.

Here is the reopening plan (Back to School Playbook) that was presented to the Board of Education Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Special Board Meeting. Please understand that the document does not go into detail regarding each individual class, area of schools, etc... but is rather an all encompassing plan of that provides procedures to be followed and to which make decisions from for areas and scenarios not specified. This document is a working document that may need to be modified to follow guidance from local, county, state, and federal decision makers and to meet the needs of USD 330 Mission Valley students, families, staff and patrons if warranted.
To access, please click this link: https://5il.co/ir27

Last nights Board of Education meeting minutes can be found here: https://5il.co/iqat

MV Jr/Sr High school "open" enrollment begins 8/6/20 at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Enrollment by appt. is on 8/7, 8/10 & 8/11. Email jhancock@mv330.org to schedule an appt. to enrolled. If a time is not available that you request, you will be asked to choose a different time. Thank you and click here to view appt. times available: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b0jRBwk80JR4oYJmoHPySuZM4Ru6Yu1eulSFyMTosxs/edit?usp=sharing

Following today’s vote by KSDE, all MV summer activities will resume until August 14th!

Class of 2020 Graduates, please complete the form (linked below) to assist with the organization of your graduation on August 1, 2020: https://forms.gle/WFkuui8jEttYaWNUA

The minutes of the Board Meeting last night can be found here: https://5il.co/iiri

MVHS: All requested schedules by students will be reviewed next week to ensure they meet USD 330 requirements and student's wants. If you have not, please complete your pre-enrollment form found in your Viking SAGA google classroom, students check your email for add'l info

The next Board Meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the High School Library. Please access the agenda here: https://5il.co/i9zu

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.

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

Check out the "Viking Voyage" on WIBW. https://www.wibw.com/content/news/USD-330-holds-parade-for-graduating-seniors--570899901.html

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!

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

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.

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

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

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!!!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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
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Meeting ID: 572 228 913
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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

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

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

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.
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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!
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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.
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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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

If you happen to have lost your phone please contact Jeannie Browning to identify it. Thank you.

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.

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!

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.

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 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!

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!!!

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