Dragon Families - We need your help! Deadline approaching for counting kids for funding! We are making some headway but still about 20 students qualified for free short of last year!
We typically use federal applications for free/reduced lunches to determine qualifications for some of our district programs and state at-risk funding . Due to all lunches being free this year, we have receive a low number of applications. The form in your enrollment packet "Household Income Survey" is an important piece for district funding.
Please consider completing the Household Economic survey so our district funding is not impacted. We utilize at-risk monies to support our para payroll, afterschool programs, and Dragon Sparks time in the summer. Completing the application does not mean you have to accept the programs offered to your family but it does guarantee funding for district programs. Eligibility determination will be made according to state and federal established guidelines. Your information is completely confidential. If you have a large number of people living in your home, you might be surprised that you qualify.
To apply, families can contact Brenda Lloyd at (785) 945- 3229 or click here to download the form: https://bit.ly/3gGKqYq. The process is confidential. Just mail or bring your application (in a sealed envelope) to USD #338 Valley Falls Schools, Attn.: Brenda Lloyd, 700 Oak Street, Valley Falls, KS 66088. It can also be turned into any district office.
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Homecoming festivities
Good morning we have been asked to share with our fans who may attend the Volleyball Tournament on 9/11 in Lyndon.
In memory of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, Lyndon High School will be offering free admission to the high school volleyball tournament this Saturday to all active duty service members and veterans. A brief recognition ceremony following the first game will take place at approximately 9:00 a.m. where each service member will receive a special gift.
Instead of your school colors, all fans are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue as we come together to remember and mark the passage of two decades since the day that changed our lives forever.
Thank you and have a great day! Go Dragons!
Mr. Morgan
In memory of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, Lyndon High School will be offering free admission to the high school volleyball tournament this Saturday to all active duty service members and veterans. A brief recognition ceremony following the first game will take place at approximately 9:00 a.m. where each service member will receive a special gift.
Instead of your school colors, all fans are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue as we come together to remember and mark the passage of two decades since the day that changed our lives forever.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson are offering parents, educators and community members a new way to stay connected to the latest pre-K-12 education news through the “Insight Podcast.”
Dr. Watson is the host of these 20- to 30-minute monthly podcasts that offer highlights from Kansas State Board of Education meetings and address current education news.
This new podcast enables Kansans to access education news when it’s convenient for them. It’s an easy way for parents to stay on top of the latest education news in the state, and it’s a great way for educators to hear directly from Dr. Watson.
September’s podcast, “Welcome Back to School,” is chock-full of news and tidbits and even features educators from some of your districts answering the question, “What did you learn from educating during the pandemic, and how will that help you in the classroom?”
Access “Insight Podcast” by visiting https://anchor.fm/ksdeinsight.
Valley Falls Cross Country Team will compete at Lyndon on Thursday, September 9th.
The meet will be at Melvern Lake Outlet Area (Exit West off of Hwy 75 – Directly East of Dam). Parking for this event will be at the Outlet Swimming Beach Parking Lot.
5:00 pm Girls Race
5:30 pm Boys Race
6:00 pm JV Boys and Girls
Good Morning Dragon Family
Tonight we will kick off our Homecoming activities at the football field. Starting at 6:30pm our candidate parents will lead the High School students in a game, followed by PowderPuff football at 7pm, and then Iron Man volleyball at approximately 7:45pm. Please come out to watch and enjoy our Homecoming festivities.
VFHS STUCO
Child Nutrition Update
Food shortages are nationwide, and our district is also experiencing unavailable items or last minute replacements. Menus are subject to change, be we will do our best to notify you via social media if there are any changes.
We appreciate your patience and understanding! We look forward to serving all of our students free breakfast and lunch this school year.
Good Afternoon Dragon Family,
We are currently looking for someone to fill an open slot at Friday nights HS Homecoming Football game to run the scoreboard. Game starts at 7pm, so the worker would need to arrive by 6:30pm with the game being over around 10pm. If interested please contact Cyrena Burghart or Stacy Cervantez at 785-945-3229 or at Stacy.cervantez@vfalls338.com.
Thank you and have a great day!
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Good Afternoon Dragons,
Currently Pleasant Ridge High School has a mask mandate in place. Given this situation, masks will be required for entrance to the High School volleyball matches tomorrow evening. At this time there is not a limit on spectator number! Those planning to attend please ensure you have a mask available tomorrow evening! Have a great rest of your Labor Day!
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Morgan
Jeff West Varsity Volleyball 9.4.21 Tournament schedule:
Matches:
1 Jeff West vs. Royal Valley 8:00 am
2 Valley Falls vs. Oskaloosa 8:00 am
3 Santa Fe Trail vs. Silver Lake
4 Jeff West vs. Valley Falls
5 Santa Fe Trail vs. Royal Valley
6 Oskaloosa vs. Silver Lake
7 Santa Fe Trail vs. Valley Falls
8 Jeff West vs. Silver Lake
9 Oskaloosa vs. Royal Valley
LUNCH BREAK- (Length - 30 minutes after the conclusion of the last morning match - Match #10 or #11 may start sooner if both coaches agree.)
Tournament Schedule- (Continued)
10 Santa Fe Trail vs. Oskaloosa
11 Royal Valley vs. Valley Falls
12 Jeff West vs. Oskaloosa
13 Royal Valley vs. Silver Lake
14 Jeff West vs. Santa Fe Trail
15 Silver Lake vs. Valley Falls
THERE ARE NO CONCESSIONS AT THE TOURNAMENT.
Dear VFHS Parents and Students,
Good afternoon Dragon Family with Homecoming festivities fast approaching during the week of September 6th through September 11th, 2021. We are excited to offer many extra-curricular activities that were not on the calendar last year due to Covid concerns including Powderpuff Football/Ironman Volleyball and a Homecoming dance Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8-11 pm. A complete schedule of the week’s activities is included below:
Theme: Stomp the Saints
Spirit Week: All candidates are expected to participate
Powder Puff Football / Iron Man Volleyball: Wednesday 9/8/21 7pm
Parade: Will make one loop around the school, then head down Elm street, then take a right to head downtown.
Parade Start Time: 1:45 pm 9/10/21
Homecoming Pep Rally: Held downtown in front of bank, street will be blocked off
Pep Rally Start Time: Approximately 2:15 pm
Parents and Community: Will have separate sections to sit and stand (bring lawn chairs)
Homecoming Night: Game time 7pm – candidates will need to be ready and on the south side of the concession stand by no later than 3 minutes left in the second quarter.
Homecoming Dance: Saturday 9/11/21 8 – 11pm, we would like to have snack and drink donations. Snacks will need to be individually wrapped. If you are interested in being a chaperone please contact Mrs. Cervantez at stacy.cervantez@vfalls338.com. The dance will be located on the street between the District office and the Ag building.
Come and join us in the Homecoming festivities and most of all come out on the 10th to cheer your Dragons on to another victory. If you have questions you may contact me at greg.morgan@vfalls338.com, Stacy Cervantez at stacy.cervantez@vfalls338.com or Brenda Lloyd at brenda.lloyd@vfalls338.com or (785) 945-3229 for more information.
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Greg Morgan, M.S.
High School Principal USD 338
(785) 945-3229 | greg.morgan@vfalls338.com
601 Elm Street | Valley Falls, KS 66088
Good Morning Dragons,
The Football game tonight at Wetmore will be streamed on https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wetmore-academic-center-wetmore-ks
In addition, KMZA will carry the game on 92.1 FM radio. Let's Go Dragons!
Good Morning Dragons,
Given the amount of rain that the Wetmore area has received, their Administration has reached out to us about the parking situation for tonight's game. When you arrive tonight please do not park in the grassy areas around the field. We have been asked to use only the parking lot, the road, and if need be, on the cemetery drive as well. We all are looking forward to Dragon Victory!
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Morgan
Dragons Cross Country opens with a good showing at Jeff West.
Good Evening Dragons,
The Valley Falls Dragons will open their football season on the road Friday at Wetmore. Come out and support your Dragons! If you unable to make the trip the game will be broadcast live on 92.1 KMZA radio and through the internet at http://www.kmzafm.com/
Let's Go Dragons,
Mr. Morgan
Middle School Football has been POSTPONED tomorrow (9/2). It will be rescheduled for October 19th at 5:30pm.
Coach Brown will reach out about Practice questions.
Middle School Volleyball is ON as scheduled for tomorrow hosting Oskaloosa. Games will start at 4:30pm. The order will be B, A. Our C team will do an inter-squad scrimmage as well.
USD #338 now has a COVID information button on the front page of the district website. Forms and information pertaining to protocols and practices will be posted and updated on this page. The button can be found on the front page under the scrolling picture.
