As the Elementary begins the new year, we have many exciting changes. A new Principal, Amy Johnston. And, three new teachers, Melissa Brown in 2nd, Alicia Elliott in 1st and Mary McDaneld in 4th. You might have noticed new Expectation Posters up in the hallway during Open House and we encourage you to visit with your student(s) about 1. Being Caring, 2. Being Respectful, 3. Being Responsible and 4. Being Safe. We appreciate your support as we start the new School Year! Go Vikings!
If you have a student or know of a student who would be interested in playing Flag Football this fall, the registration deadline is tomorrow. If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hoelting at khoelting@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
The Elementary is having a chance to learn new expectations and procedures from their teachers and Mrs. Johnston. They are ready for a great new year!
Welcome Back! The High School started their day off with an assembly which included the cheeleaders/dance team, introduction of staff and a truth or dare for the new teachers followed by a scavenger hunt. Whew! And it's still just the morning!
Looking forward to the first day of School tomorrow!
It's time for the Cross Country apparel order! We are super excited for the shirts this year (Sarah Wayman did an amazing job designing them) and they have quotes that we frequently say during the season or a race!
If you would like to order a shirt - we would LOVE to have your support! If you have any questions - let me know! Order's are due this Friday, to guarantee shirts before our first meet! Thank you, Coach Thomas.
At the Open House 7th graders had an orientation tour, the MV PTO assisted with serving some tasty treats. We also had WabCo Sheriff & Health Departments, OPAA, Girl Scouts, and Crosswinds Family Services.
Great time tonight at Open House. Thanks to everyone who showed up to to kick off another great Viking school year. A special welcome goes out to all the new families and staff members.
REMINDER: College Psychology class is on Thursday's at 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. weekly, and the first class starts this Thursday, 8/22/2019. The class will be held in Mrs. McGann's classroom, room #217, at MVHS.
Parents & Students - Do not forget about tomorrow evening’s Open House from 4:30 - 6:30. For ALL INCOMING 7th GRADERS we will have our ORIENTATION from 6:00 - 6:30 in the Main Gym. Hope to see you Tuesday evening!
For those Elementary students that have been eagerly wondering who your teacher is, the wait is now over. https://5il.co/9k48
Students taking online ACC Courses which start 8/19/2019. You MUST login to your blackboard within the first 3 days or you can be dropped. If you require your username/password for blackboard, email me so that I can get that for you. https://allencc.blackboard.com/webapps/login/
We would like to introduce our new staff: Christine Shaffer, Melissa Brown, Katie Sperry, Cindy Kelly, Kami Saenz, Sara Carrier, Amy Johnston, Becky Zerr, Alicia Elliott, Stephanie Homan, Mary McDaneld, J.D. Johnson, Jarrod Taylor, Dillon Johnson and Drew Ukens.
Welcome to Mission Valley!!! Go Vikings!
A perfect way to kick off the new year is with the FFA Corn Fry and softball game. All FFA members and their families are invited to attend; this includes all incoming freshmen, their parents, and all Mission Valley community members and alumni. We will be serving grilled corn, hamburgers, watermelon and drinks. Remember to bring your gloves, bats, and softballs for the annual parent/alumni vs. FFA members softball game at Eskridge this Sunday @ 6:00 pm.
VIKING ALL-SPORT Parent-Student Meeting with Ath. Dir. Rod Hasenbank. Great to see all the VIKINGS getting ready for another fantastic year in and out of the classroom. GO VIKINGS!
USD 330 Mission Valley is currently accepting application for Substitute Bus Drivers. Substitute drivers earn $17.86/hr and are guaranteed 2.25 hours per route. For more information contact Mary Hewes at the District Office (785-449-2282) or mhewes@mv330.org
The Cross Country practice schedule for JH/HS:
--Monday the 19th: 4:00 - 5:00pm
--Tuesday the 20th: 4:00 - 5:00pm
--Wednesday the 21st: 8:00 - 9:00AM
Starting August 22nd, practice times will be from 3:45-5:30.
Here are the Board of Education Minutes from the Board Meeting and Special Board Meeting on August 12.
Don't forget about this Wednesday's 'All-Sport Parent- Athlete Mtg.' @ 6:00 in the Main Gym. There's a lot of new KSHSAA rules to cover. You can turn in your required athletic packets as well (additional forms will also be available). See you Wednesday evening!
Reminder-USD #330 Special Education Dept. will be conducting screenings on August 28th for all USD #330 children ages 3-5 years old with suspected delays in one or more of the following areas: speech/language, motor, cognitive, social - emotional. Please call MV for more info.