The cross country team competed today at Nemaha Central in Seneca. It was an outstanding day as ALL runners ran their personal best times. Placings were as follows: Elliott Bachura 12th, Kloee Martin 8th and Hudson Nemechek 7th! Fantastic job Mustang runners!!




Valley Heights USD 498 is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of the Board/Business Manager. This position entails supervising the fiscal operations of the school district and includes maintaining the records, books and documents of the board. Additional responsibilities include payroll processing, managing financial records, reconciling bank statements, and updating and maintaining accounting databases. The Clerk also assists in budget preparation, state reporting and filing mandated documents and records to the Kansas State Department of Education and other government entities. Experience with managing payroll and utilizing accounting software is preferred, as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel) and Google Suite. Associates degree or higher preferred, but will be dependent upon experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes vacation leave, a single health insurance plan, KPERS retirement, and other benefits. Please apply at the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/ValleyHeights/onlineapp/

USD 498 is seeking applications for an elementary secretary at Blue Rapids Grade School! Come join our team and work in a friendly and family-oriented environment while serving our students and staff! Apply through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/ValleyHeights/onlineapp/

Kids have BIG dreams! Mentors help kids reach their potential. Apply now to be a BIG Brother or Sister and make a BIG difference to a child, to our school and to our community! #makeaBigDifference

Good luck, Mustangs!

Lady Mustangs head to Axtell for the Axtell Volleyball Invitational this Saturday. Here are the details:

Don’t forget! Those that signed up for the cheer clinic, practice is from 6-7PM tonight at the Waterville Grade School!!
If you need food for your family's table, mark your calendar now! The BR food pantry will be open on Saturday, September 24 9am-10am serving all Valley Heights families in need. #foodpantryBR #bethankful

Scores tonight:
VH vs. CC:
25-22
25-17
VH vs. Axtell:
25-10
25-18
The Kindergarten classes had a special visit from Mr. Graham and some of the high school Ag students to kick off “pets” week. They learned about what pets need and how to take care of them.




YOU can #BeThe1To save a life, help them connect to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Dial or text 988 to help receive help that you can't provide alone.


C-team Quad:
VH goes 2-1 on the night!
Beat Onaga and Washington. Lost to Frankfort. Great job, ladies!
The flier for the conservation poster contest that was given to students had the incorrect theme. This is the correct theme for this years contest.

Just a reminder, senior night for all Fall activities will be held before the football game on October 14th. Good luck to the Lady Mustangs tomorrow evening!

Schools That Care Family Advocate is at the BR Community Match Day today seeking 10 donors with $100 to create an account with the Blue Rapids Community Foundation to help sustain the Schools That Care program with donations. #communitybuildscommunity #ThankYouForYourSupport


Schedule of events for tomorrow's night C-Team Quad at VH: Court A (East) / Court B (West) *All Games at the High School*
Court B 6:00 PM Washington vs. Onaga
Court A 6:00 PM Valley Heights vs. Frankfort
Court B 7:00 PM Frankfort vs. Washington
Court A 7:00 PM Valley Heights vs. Onaga
Court B 8:00 PM Frankfort vs. Onaga
Court A 8:00 PM Valley Heights vs. Washington
Have a great week!

REMINDER: Harvesters Food Pantry will be in Waterville at the Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept, 20 at about 10 am to distribute food. The Family Advocate will be near by to serve with other supplies and resources for your family. The care bus will be at Hazelwood and Nebraska.

Due to numbers, the JV football game scheduled for Monday, September 19 @ Troy has been canceled.
Due to the possibility of storms with lightening, recycling that was scheduled in Waterville will be canceled today.
