Valley Heights USD #498

Good luck to HS baseball playing at Frankfort!

Good luck to the softball team playing at Chapman!

Mustang Forensics had an impressive showing at the TVL Tournament today! Of our 17 entries, 14 medaled and 4 more events qualified for the State Championship. As a whole, the team placed 2nd overall, with individual student scores adding to our total points. Individual results are: Carter - 1st Prose and 1st Solo Acting Serious Abigail - 2nd Solo Acting Serious Julia - 1st Solo Acting Humorous and 1st Informative Dino - 2nd Solo Acting Humorous Bryce - 7th Solo Acting Humorous Lawson - 1st Original Oration Klara - 3rd Informative Everson - 3rd Impromptu Speaking Abigail and Guen - 3rd Duet Acting Lawson and Everson - 1st Improvised Duet Acting Dino and Julia - 2nd Improvised Duet Acting Carter and Klara - 4th Improvised Duet Acting

Phase 1 Complete in the Valley Heights Gym! We’re excited to share that Phase 1 of our gym improvements has officially been completed — and the new bleachers are ready to go! Come check them out tonight at 6:00 PM during our Site Council Meeting. We’d love for the community to see the upgrades in person. Phase 2 will begin in early June and will include gym floor refinishing to continue improving our facility for students and the community. These improvements would not be possible without the incredible support from our donors. Because of your generosity, the district is able to address $392,000 across four projects, with all but $5,000 covered through outside donations, CD interest, and investments. Thank you to everyone who contributed through BRCF Match Day and individual donations. Your support is making a lasting impact for our students and community. We hope to see you tonight at 6:00 PM!

It is no April Fool's joke! April is Stress Awareness Month! Let's focus on promoting healthy coping mechanisms, reducing stigmas around seeking help, and managing the physical and mental health impacts of long-term stress. #StressBeGone

Spring is here, and that means it's time for baseball and softball season!

The next home games for Baseball and Softball happen on Monday, April 6th vs D-West @ 4:30pm. We are excited to welcome everyone out to support our student athletes. There's nothing better than seeing our community come together at activities.

We want to give a big thank you to all of our partners and supporters who help make these seasons possible. Your support means everything to our teams, coaches and school.

We hope to see you out at the fields soon!

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No Foolin'! The Schools that Care April Newsletter is here! Click here to and learn about Stress Awareness Month, Moments with Maverick, Camp Exploration, Yes! to the Dress events, FREE tax assistance, and more! https://app.smore.com/n/nxuj6

In honor of National Paraprofessional Day, the students sang a song at Jumpstart to Nikki, Leslie, Dena, Jaqi, and Barb; we were missing Nicole. They each received an "Emergency Treat Bag" and will be served a taco salad lunch. Thank you for all you do at Valley Heights Elementary! Your hard work is very much appreciated!

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our VHHS paras! Thank you for all you do!

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to our wonderful Waterville paras! We appreciate you!

FBLA has been busy at the Stormont Vail Event Center in Topeka for the state FBLA conference. During the last two days students have competed in testing and performance events.  Congratulations are in order for Guen Conti who placed 10th in Tech Support and Services; and to Chad Bargdill and Violet Slifer for placing third in Visual Design. Chad and Violet have qualified for the national competition in San Antonio this summer.  Unfortunately there were technical difficulties with the competitions that were testing only. We are going to have to wait an unknown amount of time to get these results. We will release that information as we receive it.  Congratulations to all of our state FBLA competitors.

The Arctic Explorers won 1st place in the Lookout Tower challenge!! They one by a 1/2 of a centimeter!

Celebrate Social Workers Month by watching this movie, "Sheepdog" now streaming online. "Sheepdog" explores veterans and their mental health challenges and fictionalizes some of the work of real-life social workers. #themoreyouknowthemoreyougrow

Some of the FFA Banquet invitations may have had a postal stamp over the QR code! To RSVP to our banquet please use the link below by April 10th!

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There will be a Pickleball Tournament at the Blue Rapids fairgrounds on April 11th at 10 am. This is for all ages, and there is no entry fee.

Join us Wednesday, April 1st at 6:00 pm for a Site Council Meeting at Valley Heights High School! We will discuss district updates!

Mustangs baseball starts the year 2-0 with a pair of wins against Blue Valley. 13-12, 13-2

Mark your calendar! The Lions Club is sponsoring Kite Day on Saturday, April 18th, at the Waterville Golf Course. The "fun in the sun" activities begin at 10:30 am. You can bring your own kite or there will be free kites provided by the Lions Club. There will also be hot dogs to eat and prizes to give away. Come join the fun and fly your kite!