Such a fun surprise for Susan Grey this morning as she received the Kansas Elementary Principal of the Year Award for the State of Kansas! Everyone was excited to see her receive this well-deserved award from the Kansas Principals Association, chosen from over 1,000 elementary schools in Kansas. A lot more recognition to come and a trip to Washington D.C. . Congratulations Susan!
The VFHS Honors Awards Banquet and ice cream social will be held in the VFHS West Gym at 6:30 pm, Wednesday April 2nd we look forward to seeing you and your honor student(s) there! Have a great Monday!
Here's the link to our Weekly Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13e_eLE43UlYDkBql7cJE9ODNNI_Z1SDYgxyh5m-XH_8/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy the warmer weather!
HS STUCO Blood Drive still has 15 slots open for donations. Please schedule an appointment online or contact Stacy Cervantez to sign up. They are really in need of donations. Just one donation can save up to 3 lives. Please donate if you are able.
Thank you,
HS STUCO
Just got word that there will be no concession stand at the high school baseball/softball games tonight. There will be a food truck with a limited menu.
FFA Banquet Information
Valley Falls Community Foundation is sponsoring a shoe drive challenge with the staff and students of USD338. If the teachers and students can collect 500 pairs of qualifying - clean, gently worn or new shoes, VFCF will provide an all school ice cream treat celebration.
Can you help us fill the boxes at the school with shoes between now and April 11th?
By having this shoe collection we have the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic opportunities. The shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.
This is a fund-raiser for VFCF to provide match money during our Give Back to Valley Match Day event that will be held September 20, 2025.
To learn more about VFCF please check out the website www.valleyfallscf.org
The PM PK thru 6th graders were treated to a very entertaining NED yo-yo assembly this week as the students returned from Spring Break and prepared for the beginning of State Assessments. The message was one of resiliency. N - never give up; E - encourage others; D - do your best....NED.
Congratulations goes out to Zevah Sears, 5th grade student, this past weekend as she competed at the State Spelling Bee in Salina. She represented Valley Falls well in a very competitive competition.
High School STUCO is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Friday, March 28th from 1pm-6pm at the Township Hall. Please visit savealifenow.org/group and use code: KCD3 to sign up. They are in critical need of blood donations, so please considering donating. If you have any questions please contact Stacy Cervantez the HS STUCO Sponsor. Thank You!
Dragon baseball opens with two 10-0 wins in a sweep of ACCHS! Way to go!
Dragon Softball opens with an 11-1 and 20-2 sweep of ACCHS! Way to go ladies!
Reminder: Middle School Track will have a brief parent meeting tomorrow night March 25th at 5:00pm.
NED Assembly coming today for grades (PM) PK-6th grade.
NED's Resiliency Ride, is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.
www.theNEDshow.com/ned_program.html
Parents and Students:
Just wanted to remind both parents and students that state testing for Sophomores and Juniors will being on this week. The Sophomores will test on Monday and Tuesday, while the Juniors will test on Thursday and Friday. Please make sure that students are at school, have had a good nights rest, their chromebooks are charged, and they are ready to test. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Cervantez at the school. Thanks and have a great week!
MS Knowledge Bowl Meet on Monday, March 24 at JCN at 4:00. Wear your shirts.
Help "Fill the Truck" with shoes this Saturday at the HS Baseball & Softball Jamboree!
High School Baseball & Softball Jamboree Information:
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 starting at 11:00am.
Format: 4 innings per game, 3 runs or 3 outs, 1 hour time limit.
Schedule for both BB & SB: 11:00am VF vs. Riverside
JCN vs. MHMA / Troy
MHMA / Troy vs. Riverside
JCN vs. Riverside
VF vs. MHMA / Troy
VF vs. JCN
Your Dragons preparing to take on Ell-Saline for 3rd place at state today! Go Dragons!
Cheer and Band are ready for the game! Go Dragons!
