Valley Heights USD #498

The following link is to the last Valley Heights Elementary School newsletter for the school year!!! https://app.smore.com/n/kwyp4

Celebrating our 2026 Retirees!!

After more than three decades, 32 years of shaping young minds, we celebrate and want to thank Kim Hardin for a career defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and her students! Mrs. Hardin you have made a huge impact on the young people in our community!

With 31 years of service, we also honor Cheryl Ralph for her hard work, and dedication in keeping the students at Valley Heights fed and happy! Your smile and laugh will be missed Cheryl and all that you have done for USD 498!

Thank you both for everything! Wishing you a joyful and relaxing retirement!

Due to the predicted rain tomorrow evening, the 2A Regional Meet hosted by JCN will start at 11 AM Field Events & 1 PM Prelims.

Fourth graders finished their salt dough maps of the United States!

Valley Heights 21st CCLC Camp Exploration kicks off June 1st! Valley Heights families don't wait to get your students signed up for a summer of fun!!! Oh yeah.......We'll feed them too!
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Check out what services are available at Pawnee Mental Health
https://www.pawnee.org/our-services.cfm

Yesterday the golf team battled through wet course conditions and high winds at the Western Hills Golf Course for our 2A Regional Tournament. The team fell short of qualifying for state this year. Everson Parker led the team with a 35th place finish after rallying during his last 9 holes!

The Board Meeting scheduled for tonight will be moved to tomorrow evening May 19th at 6pm.

There is a correction to the Elementary Newsletter published last week. The Summer Jazz and Hip Hop is for students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Thank you, Mrs. Bachura, for letting us know.

Adjusted VHHS Final Schedule for Monday, 5/18 1st Block (1st period final): 8:05-9:25 2nd Block (2nd period final): 9:30-10:45 3nd Block (3rd period final): 10:50-12:05 12:10-12:35- Jr High Lunch/HS Seminar 12:35-1:00- HS Lunch/Jr High Lunch 1:00 District-wide dismissal due to inclement weather forecasted

Harvesters will be serving the WV community on Tuesday, May 19, at the WV Methodist Church. Food distribution will begin around 11 am. First Come First Served. The "care bus" will not be available this time but will be at Waterville Nikel Days on Saturday!

Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted for tomorrow afternoon, Valley Heights USD 498 will dismiss school at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 18, to help ensure the safety of our students and staff. Lunch will still be served prior to dismissal. Please note: All school facilities will close at 1:00 PM. Any schedule changes or updates to evening activities will be communicated separately. The 2:00 PM game in Topeka is still scheduled as planned at this time. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our students, staff, and families safe. Go Mustangs!

Regional softball update for Monday, May 18th! Regional softball vs McLouth will begin play tomorrow at 2pm at 3421 SE Leisure Ln.Topeka, KS 66605

The 2026 Valley Heights High School Graduation is live!

Tune in here! https://youtube.com/live/vl2BrYZ564M

Congratulations Class of 2026! It’s a GREAT day to be a MUSTANG!

Check out the latest happenings at Valley Heights Junior High/High School!

https://app.smore.com/n/1eubr

Check out the final Keeping up With the Mustangs of the 2025-2026 School Year!

We look forward to bringing you more Mustang news updates next year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZL56syHDKk

BRES held their annual student/staff basketball game. Age group 50 and over had to stretch before starting. Coach Meadows (for the students) was influencing Ref Joseph with a foul call! Mrs. Reinecke was named MVP by Coach Z. There were no broken bones and fun was had by all!