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Valley Heights Ag Students are making corsages and Boutonnières for prom this year!! Please see the linked Prom Flowers Info/Order Form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eUdXUJedc0dob2ioyUHX1GN1vXSDZ8bx/view?usp=sharing

Dads get your dancing shoes on! The VHHS Cheerleaders are sponsoring the Daddy/Daughter dance for Kindergarten - 6th grades on Sunday, April 26th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. See the flyer for all the details.

REMINDER: Food Pantry will be open to serve VH families at the BR Methodist Church, 105 W 4th St. 9am-10am on Saturday, March 28.

The fourth graders are getting so close to collecting all 50 states! We only need 15 more. This past week, we got a postcard from Puerto Rico! We still need the following states:
Nevada
Idaho
North Dakota
Arkansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Vermont
Massachusetts

Valley Heights Softball plays its first game of the season today at Centralia. The doubleheader will begin at 4:30 pm at the Centralia ball fields. Good luck, ladies!

We are Hiring!

Mrs. Coon and the 3rd graders have been studying Egyptian culture. This included food, writing, music, etc. Part of this study was learning about mummification. They used their knowledge on mummifying an apple by removing the moisture from it with salt and soda. Enjoy the pictures taken of the beginning and ending results!

Maverick is growing into his therapy role at school! Last week he weighed in at 40lbs, is 20 weeks and has been fully vaccinated and will begin training soon. Don't miss "A Moment with Maverick" featured monthly in the Schools That Care Newsletter-https://app.smore.com/n/54rgj.

Girls 7-12th grades at Valley Heights can still Say YES! to a formal dress after school today until 5pm. Formal dresses for any occasion-Jr High Dance, Prom, Concerts, Programs/Recitals, Graduation, Weddings, Easter, Special events and more! Many pretty dresses to choose from.

Spring sports are set to get underway this week!

Softball will open the season on Thursday at Centralia, while Baseball will take the field for the first time next Monday as we host Blue Valley.

Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches as they begin the season. We’re excited to cheer you on!

2026 Summer Rec Softball and Baseball
Last Call for the 2026 Summer Recreation Softball and Baseball forms. The deadline was yesterday, Monday, March 23rd. IF you still need to turn your form/fees in, do so immediately. Registrations and fees will not be accepted after Thursday, March 26th. Thank you!

Celebrate National Social Workers Month for the impact they make on the lives of students, families, children, veterans, patients, and more! They are making a difference uplifting, defending and transforming lives of those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.

Don't forget to sign up for the Valley Heights Spring Athletic Banquet!

Valley Heights Athletic Banquet

📅 Sign up by April 9
💲 $15 at the door

Sign up here:

https://forms.gle/uiQhnZoy4hMApyYE8

Calling all last minute shoppers! girls in grades 7-12 at VH....Wednesday, March 25, 3:30-5pm there will be a Say YES to the formal Dress event! Plan to attend with your Bestie and be thrifty! Choose from dresses galore!

There is still time to sign up! Register by April 11th. Valley Heights NHS 3-on-3 tournament is April 18th. Sign up now to save your spot. Contact bturner@valleyheights.org for more information and to get your team registered or you can register your team using the Google Form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgO3O8Uw5nPwhCfi9OedovgwZ9CzJ0iGw1MoemZNpPO3HFAQ/viewform?usp=header

As Spring Break comes to a close let's celebrate the moments that families made memories together and made plans to finish the school year strong! Will you share a photo of your Spring Break in the comments? #bettertogether

If your Spring Break Stay-cation needs a "pick me up" get everyone involved in a Board Game Palooza! Set up a Checkers Championship for bragging rights...deal some cards...challenge friends to a game of Twister...put together a puzzle and take turns playing your favorite games!

Thank you VH students who served families today during Spring Break at @Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry in Waterville at UMC. Your service to our community makes a difference!

Stay-Cations can be enjoyable! Besides taking it easy on the pocketbook, stay-cations can be an incredible time for family bonding at home. Try a new recipe! De-clutter and deep clean. Volunteer. Donate toys or clothing. Play board games. Try Yoga! Make memories!

Enjoying a Stay-Cation for Spring Break? Take time to plan a Kansas Adventure for you and your family this summer! Get the kids involved with planning and researching these fantastic places to go, where to stay, and how to get there will create excitement for another adventure!