Valley Falls USD 338

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/931/Valley_Falls_Usd_338/98e66001-5faf-4f6e-98bd-8dae11c9b081/Special-Board-Agenda-4.16.26.pdf?disposition=inlineSpecial BOE Meeting on Thursday, April 16 at noon in the district office. Agenda item is approval of SAFE overnight trip

Pictures from the Award Ceremony of the State FCCLA Contest earlier today. Great job!

The USD 338 Board of Education last night moved the last day for students to Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  Also, May 6, 2026 has been changed to a no school day for students and a professional learning day for staff. 

Congratulations to Margo Ellerman on her recognition by the Kansas State FCCLA for her overall contribution to FCCLA in the state as an leader advisor. She was recognized at the state FCCLA convention winning the "Spirit of FCCLA Advising Award" and will be recognized this summer at Nationals in Washington, D.C. Congrats Mrs. Ellerman on this honor!

Congratulations to Jayden Senn, Malia Boyce, Kalia Brown, Chris Giebler, and Ezra Tracy for earning a trip to FCCLA Nationals this summer in Washington, D.C. with their awards at the Kansas State FCCLA conference!

Jayden - State Champion in Professional Presentation
Malia and Kalia - State Champions in Chapter Service Level 1
Chris and Ezra - 2nd place in Food Innovation Level 1

Awesome Work Dragons!

Happy National Library Workers Day! Thank you Debbie Martin for all you do to help our students learn!

Good Evening,

The school year is quickly with right at five weeks to the end of the school year. We have a lot of events that are happening or have happened in the building for events and news in the building for late March and early April please visit the VFHS April 2026 Board Report at https://aptg.co/1XRXHD

Spring is definitely here! Be sure to check book bags and watch your email as this time of year flies by. There are many activities coming up at all levels. Continue to check PowerSchool grades. It is easy for students to fall behind with the increase of spring activities after school hours. 3rd - 8th graders have been completing State Assessments. The assessments will wrap up April 24th. Here is our link to our building's Board report.

https://aptg.co/hQQYFh

Awesome job to the VFHS Choir and their director Phoebe Stottlemire for qualifying for state music in Salina on April 25th. The Choir earned a 1 rating at regionals Saturday, April 11th at Benedictine. Awesome work!

Summer League Volleyball is just around the corner, we will be playing in league at Jeff West. Coach McAfee sent out physical copies of entry forms to all interested 8-11th graders. Forms and payment are due back ASAP.

The second grade class enjoyed learning more about the American flag this afternoon from Ardith Spencer. She was also able to present a gift from the VFW Auxiliary to WillowGrace, who was the local winner in the VFW Auxiliary's National Art Contest Illustrating America. WillowGrace's painting titled "Freedom" has been sent to Department (State of KS) for state judging. The state winner will compete at the VFW Auxiliary Nationals. Good luck WillowGrace!

If you have a second grade student, ask them what they learned today about our flag. They each received a small flag, bookmark and color page. Thank you, Ardith, for this annual education session.

HS Baseball will play at Silver Lake today at 4pm & 6pm. Admission will be charged at the gate.

Due to field conditons and more rain in the forecast, we are postponing this weekend's HS Golden Glove Softball Tournament to a later date.

Lots of activities packed into these last weeks of the school year! Keep on top of it by reviewing our Weekly Parent Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkVh1I8E_uvnHzHgw5F5_lXx0guXBB69G_cAWLk9BRw/edit?usp=sharing

Our PK class was out enjoying the sunshine this morning!

Valley Falls USD #338 is accepting bids for Grounds Mowing. Timeline: April 14 - November 16, 2026. Applicants must be 18 years old and provide proof of liability insurance. Bid deadline is noon on Monday, April 13, 2026. For more information contact tom.brown@vfalls338.com or john.hamon@vfalls338.com. Both can be reached at 785-945-3214.

Reminder! Spring pictures are tomorrow by Inter-State Studio. Pictures will include: PK-5 Individual & Class, MS Scholars Bowl & Track, HS Trap, Powerlifting, Track, Softball, & Baseball. Be sure to bring your uniforms, shoes, etc.

Congrats to the VFHS Track Medalist from yesterday's meet at Lyndon! Great job Dragons in a tough meet and very windy conditions!

HSJV baseball game start time for today has been pushed back to 5:30pm.