Valley Heights USD #498

REMEMBER. Last Thursday, March 6, the Journalism staff announced the 2024-2025 yearbook theme to the student body. The Journalism staff quizzed the student body with some Valley...

A COURTSIDE VIEW: THE JOURNEY TO STATE. From the outside looking in, basketball might seem simple; just a game of passing, dribbling, and shooting. But from a player's stance,...

DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO SCHOOL DAY! Today Valley Heights students got to drive their farm equipment to the school: including tractors, combines, rangers, dirt bikes, etc. This is ...

PANCAKE FEED. The pancake feed is a breakfast that FFA puts on annually. Sophomore Officer Kynadee Bishop, said she had to be at the high school at 6:30am along with Anna Brung...

FINISHING STRONG . Last Friday was the final regular season game for the Mustang basketball teams. Both girls and boys have grown a lot throughout the season. So far the girls ...

JEREMIAH 29:11. This bible verse, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope,’” has sp...

BE KIND. “Random Acts of Kindness Day serve as powerful reminders that kindness is not just an action but a way of life. By participating, people can create ripple effects of po...

RECORD BREAKER. On February fourth, before the boys basketball game against Hanover, senior Jayden DeWalt was recognized for his outstanding work on the football field. Jayden h...

COUNSELORS APPRECIATION WEEK. The day in the life of a counselor ranges from helping arrange college visits for students as a group or individually, scheduling, and helping stu...

FAMILY OVER EVERYTHING. Mack Odell Shanks was born July 23, 2006 to Monty and Cheri Shanks. Mack grew up in the small town of Blue Rapids, Kansas with his older brother Brayden ...

VALENTINES. Did you know that about three of every 10 Americans will go into credit card debt because of Valentines day? Now, it's a little different for high schoolers. Many pe...

LIVE IN THE PRESENT. Khloe Suzann Gunn was born August 8, 2007 to Emily and Tim Gunn. Khloe is the younger sister of Maecyn and goes on to explain that her sister has had the bi...

CONCERT BAND. The Valley Heights High School Band went to Concert Band Clinic at Kansas State University this past weekend and performed at McCain Auditorium on Sunday. Junior, ...

BVL. The Blue Valley League tournament started earlier this week on January 27 and is hosted by Blue Valley High School. The Junior High Basketball team is ready to compete in...

HOME ON THE RANGE. Happy birthday 164th Kansas! Kansas Day is celebrated every year on January 29, this is the anniversary of Kansas' admission into the United States as the 34t...

DRIVEN BY HARD WORK. “Never regret a day in your life. Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and the best days give memories.” This is Dus...

FBLA: GRAB A GRAM. Valley Heights FBLA is fundraising to be able to collect funds for students who qualify for state! A Valentine’s Gram consists of a Hershey’s bar and a Dr. P...

EMPOWERING YOUNG LEADERS. At Valley Heights, the junior high has taken it upon themselves to start a student council. This organization is student led and sponsored by English t...

SLAM DUNK YOUR HUNGER. Tuesday, January 14, the Valley Heights Junior class will be hosting a dinner at the concession stand during the home high school basketball game against ...

GOALS TO GROWTH. Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! It is a brand new year and a good time to start setting goals. Did you know that on average only about 31% of Americans set a New Yea...