Valley Falls USD 338

Please be safe in these frigid temperatures. Good luck to our Lady Dragon's BB team as they face the JCN Chargers at 5:00 today at JCN. Go Dragons! Weekly Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/155w_BjEI9IefkwpCpeFrlyiYf_e92Fh5uBUhPRaLWv0/edit?usp=sharing

HS Boys Basketball Tournament Update:
The games scheduled for Saturday, 1/24/26 have been postponed. Date for reschedule-TBD.

HS Basketball Tournament Updates:
HS Boys - Tonight 7:30pm @ Home - East gym
HS Girls - Friday, 1/23/26, 5:00pm @ Nortonville

HS Boy's Tournament Bracket Update: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MOESdmWyGEYHsFePjP1EGt2Uxu6RCkYjmXAa5KqZwQw/edit?usp=sharing

The Kansas Board Regents has some exciting opportunities taking place this week and next for your students and families who may still be looking for information or assistance with completing the 2026–27 FAFSA.
FAFSA Virtual Info Nights/Noches de Información Virtual de la FAFSA: https://www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php
These *new* presentations provide students and their families with information on completing the 2026-27 FAFSA, led by knowledgeable financial aid professionals from across the state of Kansas.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (5:30pm - 7:00pm) - (English)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 (6:00pm - 7:30pm) - (Español)

Slides and recordings will be posted after the events occur.

FAFSA Virtual Drop-In Help Events

These events are being offered to provide one-on-one support for those needing assistance with filing the 2026-27 FAFSA, provided by knowledgeable financial aid professionals from across the state of Kansas.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:30pm): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7126926233
Thursday, February 19, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:30pm): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7126926233

HS Tournament Week Game Updates
HS Boys - Tuesday- 7:30pm @ Home vs. Heritage Christian
HS Girls - Wednesday- 6pm @ Nortonville vs NEK

HS Boys Varsity Tournament Gate Fees for Tonight:
Adults $8 - Tournament Pass $20
K-12 $6 - Tournament Pass $15
NO Passes Allowed

Congrats to Dani Reeves on her team's 8th place finish and 13th overall as an individual at the National Western Round Up Stock show earlier this month. Congrats Dani!

Great crowd for the game! Girls played hard, but lost to Atchison.

Collin Kearney was the KNZA News/MSC Sports Athlete of the Week for NE Kansas. Check out a great article on his accomplishments at MSCSports.net. Congratulations Collin!

No School on Monday, January 19th. Have a great, safe, long weekend! Here's the Weekly Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1db6lfje-oEG2G1SOzHE9P5PCpJi0E-97U9mhXZP_eEY/edit?usp=sharing

Today's middle school basketball games will be in the EAST gym starting at 4:30. GO DRAGONS!

Grab some friends and support our VF After Prom PUZZLE MANIA 50/50 RAFFLE on February 15th!

Good luck to our High School Basketball Teams as they prepare & play in next week's tournaments in Valley Falls & Winchester/Nortonville. Go Dragons!
Girls Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1htWQsTtxYGRP09Qzdwxou76MiR6m1dIJ/view?usp=sharing
Boys Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AHdCbNM12N_ELA11w-UW3cbbRgx7ieJ/view?usp=sharing

Come be a part of the Dragon Team! USD 338 has the following openings:
* Transportation Director/Groundskeeper
* Bus Driver
* Head MS Track/Field Coach
* Assistant MS Track/Field Coach
* Assistant HS Track/Field Coach

For the 26-27 School Year
* HS Administrative Assistant/Secretary
* Elementary Teacher (2)
* FACS/FCCLA Teacher
* Head HS Football Coach

Go to https://www.usd338.com/page/job-information to apply

January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the USD 338 Valley Falls Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our community. Our board of education includes (from L to R) Jesse Nickelson, Brady Frost, Jami Heinen, Jesica Clark, Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Kimberly Kirkham (not pictured) These seven community leaders volunteer their time attending meetings, reading reports and discussing plans and programs to support educational achievement. USD 338 encourages the entire community to thank a school board member, not only this month but throughout the entire year.

We are rolling strong in the new year of 2026! Here is the Elementary/Middle school building's Board report for January. https://aptg.co/Dv8V2D Hope you enjoy the pictures as we closed out the year of 2025.

We are through the first week of the second semester as we hit full stride for Spring 2026. For all the events of late December 2025 and Early January 2026 visit https://aptg.co/fMszZm

BOE Agenda for 1/12/26 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/931/Valley_Falls_Usd_338/34fc0a4b-c1c4-4bd8-9634-7090b02e719a/1.-Board-Agenda-1.12.26.pdf?disposition=inline

HS Basketball JV Tournament at Valley on Saturday, 1/10/26. VF Girls will play at 11:00am with VF Boys following them. Come out and support your Dragon teams!