USD 338 is proud and excited to announce that Phoebe Stottlemire has been named as a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. This award recognizes exemplary first year teachers who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding. She received a phone call today from Dr. Randy Watson, who is the Kansas Education Commissioner. He informed her of the great news at the beginning of her high school band class. Congratulations Ms. Stottlemire! You are a great educator and we are very fortunate to have you working with our students!
HSBB Schedule of Games for Tonight:
5pm West Gym - 1/2 JV Girls, V Girls, V Boys
5pm- East Gym - JV Boys , 1/2 C Boys
5pm West Gym - 1/2 JV Girls, V Girls, V Boys
5pm- East Gym - JV Boys , 1/2 C Boys
Good Morning Dragons,
Just a reminder that the Highland Tech and Washburn Tech schedule is varied to start the Spring semester as Highland Tech starts tomorrow January 7th with transportation leaving VFHS at 7 am. Washburn Tech does not start until January 20th . During this time those students attending Washburn Tech will need to report to VFHS by 11:30 am. If you have questions please contact Mr. Morgan or Mrs. Cervantez.
Just a reminder that the Highland Tech and Washburn Tech schedule is varied to start the Spring semester as Highland Tech starts tomorrow January 7th with transportation leaving VFHS at 7 am. Washburn Tech does not start until January 20th . During this time those students attending Washburn Tech will need to report to VFHS by 11:30 am. If you have questions please contact Mr. Morgan or Mrs. Cervantez.
MSBBB: The MS game originally scheduled for today at Effingham has been moved to tomorrow (1/6/26).
USD 338 staff will be involved with law-enforcement for training this morning. Just an FYI if you see a lot of police vehicles around the school. Have a great Monday!
Agenda for tonight's special board meeting that begins at 6:30pm in the library. https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/931/Valley_Falls_Usd_338/52d2c271-a799-4bc5-ad39-3729a8f1d7f7/Special-Board-Agenda-12.29.25.pdf?disposition=inline
High School students and staff enjoyed some breakfast treats this morning to celebrate the last day of school. Students of all ages were enjoying the day of activities and food. Thanks to our P.T.O., Julie and Brenda for their support and generosity.
Holiday spirit is alive and well in our school today! Wishing you all the best!
Weekly Parent Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDU-AlKNbXEWd7rDaMyVFKIZpwKIl6EAfIJ7d_3E_YU/edit?usp=sharing
Weekly Parent Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDU-AlKNbXEWd7rDaMyVFKIZpwKIl6EAfIJ7d_3E_YU/edit?usp=sharing
HS Student Reminders: Friday 1/2 Day: Christmas Morning: Wear your favorite Christmas themed PJ's. Finals: Make-up date for missed finals.
Congrats to VFHS for being recognized as a Apply Kansas school for the 2025-26 School year. This is the second year in a row VFHS has been recognized for this honor by the Kansas Board of Regents! For more information on this process please visit https://kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas
Congratulations to our HS Seminar Door Decoration Contest Winners! This was a great event and everyone that participated helped lift the Holiday Spirit throughout the building.
1st -Cooper's Workshop
2nd Heineken-Charlie Brown
3rd Ritz-We're Cooked
4th FFA -Don't Feed The Reindeer
1st -Cooper's Workshop
2nd Heineken-Charlie Brown
3rd Ritz-We're Cooked
4th FFA -Don't Feed The Reindeer
Mrs. Penry's 5th grade class had fun picking out prizes this afternoon in the AR Store.
Tonight's Special Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled and re-scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm in the library.
The AR store was set up and ready for students to choose gifts this morning! Thank you to our volunteers who are helping to make this a special event, and to everyone who donated prizes. The tables are full and the smiles are precious!
Tonight's special BOE meeting will be held in the music room. It was originally supposed to be in the library which has the AR store set up.
HS Student Reminders: 12/18 :Clash of the Carolers: 9th wear White, 10th wear Green, 11th wear Red, 12th wear Blue. Finals: ELA & Business
HS Basketball Reminder: 12/19/25 @ ACCHS 4:30pm with 1/2 JV Girls game, 12/20/25 @ Axtell 2:00pm with JV Grils followed by JV Boys.
USD 338 Special Board of Education Meeting on December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/931/Valley_Falls_Usd_338/ab133d17-b7ab-40cd-9a26-7cf8760a5d5d/Special-Board-Agenda-12.18.25-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline
Students who attend Washburn Tech or Highland Tech will not need to be in attendance during the morning 1/2 day on Friday, December 19th. However, if your student needs to make up a final exam they will need to be present during this time unless special arrangements for makeups have been made with the VFHS office and their classroom teacher(s). If you have questions please reach out to me directly. Thank you!
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Morgan
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Morgan
The MS Boys Basketball team's parent meeting scheduled today has been postponed until tomorrow, Dec. 18, after practice at 5:30pm in the lunchroom.
