King and Queen of Courts will be at halftime of the varsity boys game tomorrow night at Valley Heights High School. Come out to support the basketball teams and watch the crowning. Queen candidates are Rylie Borgerding, Shae Murk, and Kate Wanamaker. King candidates are Wes Denton, Austin House, and Jake Winslow. See you there. Go Mustangs!!🏀
The USD 498 Board of Education has announced the selection of Melissa Kennedy, as the new superintendent. Melissa will take the reins on July 1, 2020 after the retirement of John Bergkamp.
Dr. Porter came to Blue Rapids today to talk to students about becoming a Veterinarian.
The Kansas State We The People traveling championship trophy was named to honor the legacy of Mr. LEW Whitson, and the Whitson family was able to be part of the Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to senior students earning Distinction for Unit 3 and Unit 5 at the We The People state competition!
Congratulations Raegan Berger for completing her 30 Book Challenge!
Schools that Care February Donation Drive: Spring Cleaning
Waterville Elementary students celebrated Kansas Day by learning facts about Kansas from Lila Swearengin and Tiffany Watt. Ann Walter told us all about Pioneer Fashion.
Waterville Elementary students celebrated Kansas Day. Kathi Menzel sang songs with kids and taught them to square dance. Marlene Tryon helped children with a craft. Rhonda Joseph from the K-State Extension office taught the children all about wheat.
Public is invited to greet the third of three Superintendent Candidates, Michael Couch, today from 4:00 - 4:30 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
Dr. Nicole Porter visited the Waterville Grade School to tell the children about her job as a Veterinarian.
Game schedule for today at Solomon (gyms are in the same location)
Game Times and Gyms:
High School Gym
6:00 – Girls Varsity Game
7:30 – Boys Varsity Game
Middle School
5:00. -- Boys C-Team Game
6:00 -- Boys JV Game
7:15. -- 1/2 Girls JV Game
Public is invited to greet the second of three Superintendent Candidates, Rhonda Trimble, today from 4:00 - 4:30 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
Congratulations Preston Smerchek for completing your 30 Book Challenge!
Congratulations Riley Skalla for completing your 30 Book Challenge!
Public is invited to greet the first of three Superintendent Candidates, Melissa Kennedy, today from 4:00 - 4:30 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
Valley Heights Elementary Super Bowl Spirit Week Schedule
Back-To-Back....Boys follow up the girls championship with a TVL championship of their own with a win over Hanover!
TVL Champions! Valley Heights girls beat Centralia 53-38 to claim the title!
Robotics Final Update: Sam and Chase ended the tournament in the 5th Alliance place. Freedom and Kris were selected to compete with the 8th Alliance and ended the tournament in 8th Place. This will be our final tournament for the season. All teams showed improvement, learned so much and had lots of fun in the process.