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Healthy Smiles will be here on March 23rd to provide cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants. If you would like for your child(ren) to received these services, please fill out the consent form (both sides) and return by next Thursday. If you have any questions, please contact Rita Swenson, RN at 866-557-6686 or rswenson@mv330.org. https://5il.co/dbkd

Although Kindness week is over we hope that it continues throughout the year. It’s the little things that make a difference! Thank you to the fifth graders for their positive words on the bananas we are having for lunch today!

#PublicSchoolProud Help us continue to celebrate public schools and all the great things they do!

Shelby ends her season with a 2-12 loss and is eliminated from the State Meet. Congratulations on a great year and outstanding career!!!

After leading most of her 1st round match, Shelby Kesler loses at State w/17 sec. left to Garden City girl.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Feb. 27 – Mar. 6, 2020 Thursday, Feb. 27 H.S. Girls State Wrestling in Salina FCA Meeting during seminar Next week baseball practice will be in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m. The MVHS Girls and Boys have been awarded #4 seeds and we will both host first round games next week. The Girls will host Lyndon on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., while the Boys will host Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, we will host the MVJH Wrestling Meet in the old gym on Tuesday beginning at 4:00 p.m. If both teams win on Monday & Tuesday, then they will play at tournament host, Lyndon on Thursday & Friday. Winners from Thursday & Friday games will then play on Saturday for the Sub-State Championship and a trip to the 2A State Tournament at KSU in Manhattan. Please remember that the basketball games are KSHSAA tournament events so passes will NOT be accepted. Admission: Adults - $7.00; K-12 - $5.00. Good Luck to all Viking teams including our State Bound Wrestlers! There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up. The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock. Friday, Feb. 28 H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays Last day for Pennies for Patients Campaign Viking Sagas meet during seminar Saturday, Feb. 29 Forensics @ Silver Lake H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays Sunday, Mar. 1 FFA SAE Fair/Labor Auction @ MV – 4-8 p.m. Chili and Soup Supper and SAE Fair begins at 5:30 p.m. Labor Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mar 2 Deadline to sign up for cheer and dance. FFA Selection Day @ Paola Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training w/Mr. Hancock – during lunch Flint Hills Technical College @ MV during lunch period Spring sports practices begin FHJL Quiz Bowl @ Osage City – 4:30 p.m. MV hosts first round Girls Sub-State Basketball vs. Lyndon – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3 Cheer Informational Meeting in Mrs. Bergin’s room (205) – 7:15 a.m. Stu-Co meets during seminar JH Wrestling @ MV – 4 p.m. in old gym MV hosts first round Boys Sub-State Basketball vs. Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 4 FCCLA Officers meet during seminar Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 5 FBLA meets at 7:40 a.m. End of 3rd Qtr. Senior Picture Re-takes – 10:30 a.m.. The following still need to get their senior picture taken for the wall composite: Cody McGonnell, Emma Gustin, Eric Keel, Keaton Shives and Trenton Parks. Other seniors may also get re-takes if they were not happy with their first picture. Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4-8 p.m. Friday, Mar. 6 NO SCHOOL – TEACHER COMP DAY

Next week the Elementary is going to celebrate Dr.Seuss’ birthday! To recognize one of our favorite authors we are going to have a Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to celebrate reading. Please join us! Monday: Green Eggs and Ham - Wear the Color Green Tuesday: Fox in Socks - Wear your Silliest Socks Wednesday: Oh the Places You’ll Go –- Dress for Success Thursday: The Cat in the Hat –- Wear your Favorite Hat

Here are the HS Basketball Sub-State Brackets Boys: https://5il.co/d8x2 Girls: https://5il.co/d8x3

We are excited for a home JH wrestling meet next Tuesday at 4:00 pm. in the old gym. Come early to the Basketball game and support our JH wrestlers!

In our final season tournament that leads to State, our Boys and Girls teams have been awarded a 4th place seed. The Girls will host Lyndon on Monday at 7:00 pm. The Boys will host Shawnee-Maranatha Christian Academy on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. If they win they will continue play on Thursday and Friday in Lyndon. Go Vikings!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26th at 1:30 for a Community Pep Rally and State send off for our State Bound Wrestlers. Shelby Kesler will wrestle in Salina on Thursday and Friday. Nolan Parker, Caleb Lisk, Justice Dunbar and Jon Grame will wrestle in Hays on Thursday and Friday! Go Vikings!

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Feb. 25 – Feb. 28, 2020 Tuesday, Feb. 25 ACT and ACT Workkeys – Juniors @ 8:15 a.m. in high school commons KAY Chpt. Mtg. during seminar JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4 p.m. HS Track & Field meeting today during Seminar in Room 215 (Mrs. Zerr’s old room) after Read-It. Anyone interested in going out for track this spring, including dual sport athletes need to attend. Congratulations to the wrestlers over the weekend. Jon Grame and Justice Dunbar took 4th place, Caleb Lisk was 3rd place and Nolan Parker was the 285# Class 3-2-1A East Regional Champion. With that, MV will have 5 wrestlers going to state this week. Shelby will be in Salina on Thursday for the first ever KSHSAA Sanctioned Girls State Wrestling and the boys will be in Hays on Friday and Saturday. Good luck to all! Next week baseball practice will be in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m. There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up. The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc. A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock. ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times. Wednesday, Feb. 26 ACT and ACT Workkeys Online Test – FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar FFA Ag Mech. And Meat Judging @ Louisburg Thursday, Feb. 27 H.S. Girls State Wrestling in Salina ACT WorkKeys Online Test for Juniors – 12:30-3:30 p.m. FCA Meeting during seminar Friday, Feb. 28 H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays Viking Sagas meet during seminar Saturday, Mar. 1 Forensics @ Silver Lake H.S. Boys State Wrestling in Hays

This week we celebrate Public Schools Week where Public Schools educate over 50.8 million students who learn from more than 3.2 million teachers and support staff. Public schools open their doors to every child regardless of their abilities, race, wealth, language, or country of origin. Strong Public Schools build the knowledge and skills young people need to be successful in the future. We at Mission Valley are proud to provide our students the opportunity to be involved in the Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Forensics, Photography, etc.), Athletics, Daily Physical Education, FFA, FCCLA, KAY, SADD, Extra-Curricular activities such as Book Clubs, Gaming Club, etc), Community Service activities such as Viking Leaders, and many more. Please join us in support of Public Schools! "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." -Chinese Proverb

It's a busy day at MV! National FFA Week JH Wrestling Herington Inv. 7th/8th @ Herington @ 4:00 pm JH Quiz Bowl West Franklin Inv. JH @ West Franklin @ 4:30 HS Basketball vs. Riley County HS V/JV/C @ Mission Valley @ 4:45 pm

Hello vikings, We have a HS Basketball game tomorrow against Riley County and the theme is neon. Make sure to come out and fill the student section to support your girls and boys basketball teams!! JV games start at 4:45 pm. Go Vikings!

The MVHS Wrestlers are taking orders for State Bound T-shirts ($15) and Hoodies ($23). Orders will close at 8 am Tuesday and will be ready Wednesday. The store is up and ready for orders at www.shopAP.net/store.

Mission Valley Forensics had a great day today! Sydney Gleason made finals & placed 5th in Humorous Solo. Ashlyn Fast made finals & brought home the gold placing 1st in Serious Solo! This also qualified Ashlyn for the 2nd time for State in May! Congratulations Girls!

Wow! What an awesome group of Seniors we recognized at the Basketball game last night. We wish them the best of luck in whatever their future holds!

Viking Wrestlers headed to State! Congrats go out to Nolan Parker (1st), Caleb Lisk (3rd), Justice Dunbar and Jon Grame (4th) at the 3-2-1A Regionals in Council Grove. State wrestling begins on Thursday @ Salina (Girls) and Hays (Boys).

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Feb. 21 – Feb. 28, 2020 Friday, Feb. 21 ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 8:15 – 9 a.m. (Juniors) ACT Workkeys Pre-test Administration – 9 – 9:45 a.m. (Juniors) Viking SAGAS meets during seminar H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Rural Vista – 4:45 p.m. Senior Recognition Night. H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 10:30 a.m. Seniors: If you have an unpaid balance with Jostens for graduation products, you need to pay on-line or bring you payment to the office ASAP so that we can inform Jostens that we have received your payment. In the past they have left the items with us until it was paid for. This year they are doing something different and they will not deliver the products until they receive your payment. They are planning to deliver the items to MV during the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions or are not sure if you have a balance please contact the high school office. There are sign-up sheets on the office counter for those interested in trying out for JH Cheer, HS Cheer and Dance. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 2nd. Please be sure to take a practice schedule when you sign up. The Pennies for Patients campaign will run from Feb. 18 - Feb. 28. Totals will be sent out on Monday, Mar. 2. It will be a competition with 1st hour classes and the class collecting the highest (has to be more than $50) will earn a treat of your choice, i.e. donuts and juice or ice cream floats, etc. A 'Student Life & Academic Skills Group Training' will start meeting with Mr. Hancock, in his office, on March 2, 2020. This group will be from 6-8 weeks long and meet on Monday's during lunch hours. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hancock. ACT and ACT Work Keys will be administered on 2/25/2020 and 2/26/2020 for ALL juniors. Pre-Test administration will be on 2/21/2020. Mr. Hancock will contact each student to inform you of testing sites and times. Saturday, Feb. 22 H.S. Boys Wrestling Regionals @ Council Grove – Lv. MV @ 6:30 a.m. Forensics @ Osage City Monday, Feb. 24 National FFA Week H.S. Book Club meets during seminar JH Wrestling @ Herington – 4 p.m. Lv. MV @ 1:30 p.m. JH Quiz Bowl @ West Franklin – 4:30 p.m. H.S. Basketball @ MV vs. Riley Co. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 ACT and ACT Work Keys – Juniors @ 8:15 a.m. in high school commons KAY Chpt. Mtg. during seminar JH Wrestling @ Council Grove – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 ACT and ACT Work Keys – FCCLA Chpt. Mtg. during seminar FFA Ag Mech. And Meat Judging @ Louisburg