MSFB: The MSFB game today (9/3) at Horton will now kickoff at 7:00pm due to forecasted heat.
about 2 hours ago, John Hamon
Last, but certainly not least on our coverage of new staff members, is Heather Carvey. She has joined us as a cook in Food Service and is working hard to help feed our students and staff. Working most of the time in Valley Falls is allowing her to spend more time with her daughter, Claire. She also loves helping Jo at Aahhsome Blossom, especially during the holidays. Other current jobs include working/volunteering at the Topeka Habitat for Humanity Restore, painting projects and landscaping yards.
After high school, she graduated from the Art Institute at Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois, in Jewelry Design & Clock Repair. When she has free time, you might see her riding bikes or exploring outside with Claire, along with cooking and baking together. Other hobbies include decorating, gardening and fixing up their old house in Valley Falls. Her favorite foods are fish that they catch and crepes with fresh berries. Welcome to the Dragon Team!
about 19 hours ago, Linda Gantz
HS VB Update: KCC will be a cashless venue for gate fees for our volleybal game on Thursday, September 2nd. You can buy tickets at the door using a credit card or apple pay. Here is the link to buy tickets ahead of time.
HS Football Update: Due to KSHSAA guidelines and the predicted heat for Friday night, the start time for our home game on Friday, September4th will now start at 7:30pm.
about 20 hours ago, Stacy Cervantez
Danielle Garza is finding out that there is never a dull moment in our HS office! As the new HS Administrative Assistant, she is looking forward to working with the students and being a bigger part of the Dragon family. She grew up in Valley Falls and likes that her kids are growing up here too. A few of them have had teachers that also taught her. She previously worked for the Kansas Dept. of Children & Families, owns a photography business and volunteers with the Valley Falls Recreation Commission.
When she has free time, you might find her enjoying her favorite foods, which are quesabirria and cheesecake. She also enjoys doing things with her kids, working out and paddleboarding. We are glad to have her as part of the Dragon team!
3 days ago, Linda Gantz
High School Volleyball Week 3 Announcements
8/31- Sports Pictures/Senior Banner Pictures (Wear Black Shirts) 9/1- V/JV Tri at Jackson Heights **We play the 2nd and 3rd games. Departure 4:10 pm. 9/2-CTeam Quad at Home 4:30 pm. 9/3- Varsity Tri at Kansas City Christian **We play the 1st and 2nd games. Departure 2:50pm. 9/5- Varsity Tournament at Jeff West 1st round at 8:00am. Bus leaves at 6:50am.
4 days ago, Adrian McAfee
Senior Parents/Students: Senior Banner photos will be taken on Monday, 8/31/26. Please have students bring a plain black shirt for the photo. Cost for a banner is approx $35.00.
6 days ago, Stacy Cervantez
Dylan Cervantez is joining our staff this semester to do his student teaching for Physical Education with Ms. Thayer. He is attending Washburn University and will graduate in December with his BS of Education -Physical Education/Kinesiology. Mr. Cervantez's hobbies include, running, playing basketball, and slow-pitch softball. He also coaches MS Boys Basketball and has his own lawn care business. Good luck to Dylan as he finishes his degree!
6 days ago, Linda Gantz
VFHS Cross Country Update: The meet scheduled for 9/3/26 at Mission Valley has moved the start time up to 11:00am due to heat predictions. Go Dragons!
Dance Clinic & Community Foundation flyers, plus a few more pictures for your review from the first weeks of school. Have a great weekend!
6 days ago, Linda Gantz
Our littles have been busy! Pre-K soaking up some fun in the sun while trying out new playground equipment. Kindergarten classes enjoyed snack time with their teachers. Life is good!
7 days ago, Linda Gantz
Our next new teacher is Ryan Noel. His work schedule started early in the morning this summer as he led the weight sessions for MS and HS athletes. With school in session, he is now teaching 6-12 Physical Education and Health & Wellness classes. Mr. Noel can also be called Coach Noel, as he is also the Head HS Football Coach this year. Onaga is his hometown. He played basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University and finished up his Education Degree at K-State. Previous teaching positions have been at Nemaha Valley, Valley Heights, Holton, Onaga, Everest MS, and Seaman. His favorite job, however, is being a dad! He likes to help kids build confidence in themselves. He believes we have great kids and likes the small town atmosphere of Valley Falls.
When not working, he likes to hunt and fish. Coconut Creme Pie is his dessert of choice. One of his favorite life experiences was to be asked to coach in an Elite Senior game. He got to invite his High School coaches to be there with him, and that was a tremendously rewarding experience. We are glad to have him as part of our Dragon Team!
7 days ago, Linda Gantz
It's not often that you know someone that went to school with a professional basketball team's coach, but that's just what our new PreK teacher, Ruth McFarland, did while growing up in her hometown of Lisbon, NY. She went to school with Rick Carlisle, coach of the Indiana Pacers. More interesting trivia is that she could see the lights of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Suspension Bridge (1.5-mile-long) to Canada from her bedroom window in New York. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, and her Masters in Education from Baker University in Baldwin. Over the years she has taught in Lebo, Waverly, Nortonville, and Fort Leavenworth, and is now employed with Keystone Learning Services. She is looking forward to getting to know her Pre-K students and watching them grow in stature, learning, confidence, and independence as they discover new things each day.
Ms. McFarland likes Valley Falls because there is a sense of compatibility, helpfulness and a strong sense of community. She appreciates that it is a welcoming community where everyone is supportive and friendly, creating an environment where people can connect, work together and feel comfortable being themselves. When she has free time, she enjoys visiting grandchildren and family, gardening and spending time with friends. Her favorite foods are steak and French Silk pie. We welcome her to the Dragon Team!
7 days ago, Linda Gantz
High School Volleyball Jamboree at JCN tonight! VF will play the second and third games of the night. Hope to see you there.
7 days ago, Adrian McAfee
Hope you are planning to join us for "Futures Night" this evening at the VFHS Football Stadium. Full night of food and football, along with cheerleaders of all ages amping up that Dragon spirit! Donations of sport drinks for MS & HS teams appreciated. See flyer for more details.
7 days ago, Linda Gantz
Most of us take for granted that the bus route will run smoothly every day. But in the background, there's someone that's coordinating routes each day, scheduling buses, vans and other vehicles for the many activities students and staff attend during the year, while providing leadership to our team of excellent bus drivers. That person, Dalton VanHoutan, is newer to our staff, having started in April. He is our Transportation Director and Groundskeeper, so he has a varied list of responsibilities each day. He has enjoyed meeting new people, becoming more familiar with the community and learning new skills.
Mr. VanHoutan graduated from Oskaloosa High School and was their Head HS Golf Coach for three years. Baseball has always been a big part of his life. He played college baseball at McPherson College, and after his playing career spent four years coaching a pre-collegiate baseball program with the Midwest Bruins in Topeka while also conducting hundreds of pitching lessons at Smith Baseball Academy. He currently shares (with his younger brother Trenten) the Kansas State HS record for most no-hitters in a single season with four. He previously worked for an IT firm in Topeka as an account executive.
When he's not at work, he loves to spend time with his wife, Rachel (a new teacher at VF), and their daughter. He is also an avid golfer and loves to coach and work one-on-one with student athletes. Welcome to the Dragon Team!
8 days ago, Linda Gantz
Welcome to new staff member Morgan Burns! She is teaching second grade with Ms. Jepson and is looking forward to building relationships with the second graders, getting to know her colleagues better, and becoming part of a supportive school community. Ms. Burns earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays University, and completed her Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from Friends University. She taught eight years at Horton Elementary School prior to coming to Dragon Country.
She is married to Luke Burns and they have two children. When she has free time she enjoys hanging out with family and friends, which may include golfing, movie nights or hanging out at the pool or lake. Her favorite food is tacos and fav dessert is ice cream! We welcome her to the Dragon Team!
8 days ago, Linda Gantz
Support the VFHS Volleyball team and get some new gear. Proceeds donated to the team after sales are fulfilled. Order are due by midnight 9/2/26. Click the link below to order tshirts and sweatshirts with a few different designs.
High School students worked together to develop positive words for school culture.
9 days ago, Cheryl Brosa
Our new Family & Consumer Science Teacher & FCCLA Sponsor is Brianna Gough. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Science in Family & Consumer Science education. While at KSU, she spent a semester on the rowing team! She taught for one year at Perry-Lecompton High School and now that she's in Dragon Country, is looking forward to building connections in the Valley Falls community. She chose this area of teaching to follow in her mom's footsteps, who is a FCS teacher at Piper High School.
Ms. Gough grew up on her grandparents farm in Natoma, KS. When she has free time, she enjoys crocheting, cross stitch and spending time with her two-year-old niece. Her favorite foods are steak, potatoes and cookies. Welcome to the Dragon Team!
