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If you want to make a difference to a student like @CindyStoudt does, find out how you can become a "BIG"! Learn more...https://www.kansasbigs.org/

A huge shout out to some amazing young men who volunteered their time to help with some landscaping as well as getting playground equipment ready for the start of school. Thank you Brooks Boyle, Sam Staples, and Carter Stevenson!! Your hard work is much appreciated!!

Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry will be in Waterville on Tuesday! Distribution begins around 10:30-11 am FCFS. At the Methodist church. And the care bus will be near by if you have other needs.

REMINDER: The August Regular Board meeting will be held on August 25th at 6 p.m. There will not be a meeting Monday, August 18th.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, recycling for Saturday, August 16 is canceled. We will be back at it on September 20 in Waterville.

Mustang family and fans…Are you ready?!!! Mustang Spirit Night is one week from tonight!

Valley Heights Students grades 7-12 may request FREE school supplies via this link through Monday, August 25 and you will be notified to pick them up at the VH office prior to the first day of school. bit.ly/BacktoSchool25-26

Thank you to Valley Heights National Honor Society and members, Avery and Kinze for their hard work in helping get things done at Waterville Grade School today! They definitely exhibit Service, Leadership, & Character!#MustangPride

Schools That Care has new and gently used clothing items available for students who may have grown over the summer and need something “new to you” for back to school. Contact the Family Advocate to schedule an appointment before school starts.

REMINDER: Don't forget to enroll your child for this upcoming school year! You can enroll online or stop in one of the buildings and pay your fees if you need assistance. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made.

Back to school and it’s time to prepare students with bedtime routines for success in the classroom! A checklist can help young students accomplish bedtime with success. Routines form habits to last a lifetime.

Time is running out ! To get registered for Fall dance classes, please get registered by August 15th.

⭐️Ballet: https://forms.gle/SGZ2WGWKkMeYapxV8
⭐️Tap: https://forms.gle/4o6gaYvc8REYMXmc9
⭐️Jazz/Hip Hop: https://forms.gle/6ujK8NaJqqA2aB6z6

Now is the time to apply to become a Big Brother or Bog Sister at Waterville grade school this year and begin the school year with a Match! Contact Jayne Whitson, the Family Advocate to learn more 612-202-7366.

Still got time to request FREE school supplies for VH students grades 7-12. Complete a request and you will be notified to pick them up before school starts. https://forms.gle/pbVHoPw9ZpSTNb7MA

Reminder: TODAY, August 6, we have District-Wide In-Person Enrollment at Valley Heights High School from 11am-7pm. Come see us if you need assistance with online enrollment and to pay your enrollment fees.

Also, Marshall County Health Dept will be in our communities today to provide immunizations if needed. They will be at the Waterville Community Center from 1:00-2:45pm, Blue Rapids Community Center from 3:00-4:45pm, and Valley Heights High School from 5:00-7:00pm.

NOTICE: There will be a Special Board Meeting tomorrow, August 6th, at 4 p.m. at the Valley Heights District Office. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss non-elected personnel and to establish a date and time for the District's budget hearing.

ENROLLMENT TOMORROW AT VHS!