Because of the TVL tournament game that we lost for tonight ,the Valley Heights boys team will now be playing Axtell on Friday at 4:30. We will still have our game that was is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30. Both games will be played at Onaga High School.
USD 498 COVID-19 Update:
The HS boys basketball game at Onaga vs Linn that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to COVID protocols.
Mr. Smith’s ECONOMICS class helped serve over 200 area families with Harvester’s and the Waterville Methodist Church today!
USD 498 Board of Education Spotlight:
Mike Vermetten is in his 8th year of serving Valley Heights Schools as a member of the BOE. He and his wife, Stacy, live in Waterville and have four daughters; Shelby, who lives in Joplin, MO, Samantha is a student at KSU, and Madison and Mia attend VHHS. Mike also serves our community as the Undersheriff of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. He enjoys camping, hiking and biking with his family.
When asked why he chooses to serve on the board he said, "because kids' futures matter!". Mike believes that seeing the district continuing to improve in the process of education with the youth of our community is the most rewarding part of his role on the board.
Mike, we appreciate your service to the students and staff of USD 498. You are an outstanding asset to our school and our community! Thank you!
How to watch the TVL tourney games this week. Girls in Frankfort and boys n Onaga. Both schools will use the NFHSnetwork for games in their main gym and their schools Facebook for games in their secondary gym.
The JH basketball games that were scheduled for tonight at Hanover have been canceled.
USD 498 Board of Education Spotlight:
Sharon Osborne in her 7th year as a Valley Heights Board of Education member and currently serves as the Vice President. She spent her career as an elementary teacher in our district, and lives in Blue Rapids with her husband, Dennis. They have two children; Jennifer Osborne Pishny lives at Lake Elbo, just east of Manhattan. Their son, Justin, lives in Omak, Washington. She enjoys reading and traveling in her spare time.
Sharon said she serves on the board because, "as a retired teacher, I am able to provide insight from an educator's perspective". She states that the most rewarding part of her role on the board is helping fellow board members as they strive to make decisions that are best for our students.
Sharon, we are so grateful to you for the many things you do for our district! Thank you for your service to USD 498!
USD 498 COVID-19 Update: Loving these LOW numbers!
Important Announcement: Due to water main issues there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Thursday, January 14th for students in grades 7-12 at Valley Heights Jr./Sr. High School. Your basketball coaches will be contacting you regarding practice times.
Winter King and Queen of Courts Candidates this year are: Sophie Brungardt, Shyanne Carder, Makenzie Joseph, and Kayla Nemechek for queen. King candidates are Cesar Aguirre, Evan Haines, Josh Whelan, and Cade Zidek. Crowning will take place at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night during the dance, due to the game being postponed Thursday night. Parents of candidates are invited to come for the crowning. Congratulations to all candidates.
USD 498 Board of Education Spotlight:
David Vermetten currently serves as the president of the Valley Heights BOE and is in his 8th year as a board member. David and his family live in rural Waterville where he owns and operates his structural engineering business, VMT Engineering P.A. His wife, Suzie, is a kindergarten teacher for USD 498, and their son, Dawson is in the 6th grade at Blue Rapids Grade School. When he does have free time, he likes to spend as much time as he can with his family.
David summed up his boardsmanship as follows:
"I would not be the person I am today if not for the educational experience and care I received at Valley Heights. I serve as a thank you for what I received." He said the most rewarding part of his role on the board is watching students grow, succeed and ultimately graduate.
Thank you, David, for your consistent and dedicated service to USD 498 and our students! We appreciate you!
January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the Valley Heights Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our community.
Our board of education includes David Vermetten, Sharon Osborne, Robert Chase, Theresa Minihan, Melva Sanner, Mike Vermetten and John Walsh.
These seven community leaders volunteer hundreds of hours attending meetings, reading reports and discussing plans and programs to support educational achievement. Our board members develop policies and make complex decisions that shape the future of our education system. As you can see, a board member’s responsibility goes far behind the monthly meeting.
The administration and staff of USD 498 encourages the entire community to thank a school board member, not only this month but throughout the entire year. Please join with us in sharing our gratitude for these devoted community members who consistently go above and beyond to serve the entirety of Valley Heights schools!
Stay tuned to our social media and live feed as we feature each of our board of education members throughout the month of January!
Link for the high school basketball games tonight in Minneapolis.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKYSH3sWMj3xssKyM-r9JQ/
Schedule @ Minneapolis tonight:
-Game Order/Times: 4:30-6:00-7:15
4:30pm New Gym- JVG, VG, VB
10 Minute Warmup Prior to JV/C Games 5-Halftime
15 Minute Warmup Prior to Varsity Games 10-Halftime
Livestream: We will be livestreaming all levels. All levels will be broadcast on
YouTube as well the varsity games will be given a second option with City Link.
YouTube Link-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKYSH3sWMj3xssKyM-r9JQ/
City Link Broadcast-
http://www.citylinktv.com/channel/minneapolis-high-school/
Happy Friday! First half day Friday of the semester!
#mustangproud
USD 498 COVID-19 Update:
Here is the livestream link for the HS basketball games at Troy Friday night. #MustangProud
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/troy-high-school-troy-ks/gam0237b8295a