PK-8 Back to School Night is scheduled for Monday, August 14 starting at 6 pm. This is a perfect opportunity to meet your child's teacher and drop off their supplies. PTO is sponsoring an ice cream sundae bar in the lunchroom that evening as well.
7 & 8 graders may check out Chromebooks if tech fee has been paid. 6th grade parent meeting is scheduled for 7 pm in the East Gym.
HS Football: If you have not gotten your equipment yet, we will check it out tonight at 5pm.
Parents of 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders-
Please arrange for your student to come and check out their Chromebook on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1pm-3pm. Chromebooks will be located in Mrs. Cervantez's room. Freshman and new students will receive their Chromebook during orientation Tuesday morning.
Thank you!
We are thrilled to have two new employees in the district office. Dayna Lloyd (left) comes to Valley Falls with over 19 years of experience at the District Office of a neighboring school district. Dayna and her husband, Brent, live in Valley Falls with their 2 dogs and a cat. Her adult children (Hunter, Colton and Braylan) live fairly close. She enjoys spending time with family and Golden Retriever, Archie. She also enjoys working in the yard, going hiking and being outside. Linda Gantz (right)has worked for the Meadowlark Extension District/Oskaloosa Office as 4-H Program Manager for over 12 years. She and her husband, Chuck, are blessed with three children (Rebecca, Jenny and Ben) and seven grandchildren that live closeby. She grew up in Grantville and graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School and Kansas State University. Any spare time is spent with family and working on projects in the house, yard and garden. Please join us in welcoming them to the USD 338 Family!
Pictures from track/football field!
Impact Testing Time Change Update:
Impact Testing for 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders will be on Thursday, August 10th from 3:30pm-5:30pm in Mrs. Glassel's Room.
Track/Football Field is coming along!
Today was Maddox's last day. Although we are sad to see her leave, we are excited for the great opportunities that await her. Thanks Maddox and best of luck!
Welcome to our new teachers this school year! They are working hard at new teacher orientation!! Good day to be a DRAGON!
The greenhouse is ready for the next round of projects. We can't wait to see you!
Cross country t-shirt design is ready to hit the press!! Turner design has lots of options for your cross country apparel. All orders will be through Megan's website. Below is the link to order from.
https://vfhscc2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The student school day for the 2023-24 school year will be from 8:00am to 3:25pm. First day of school for K-6, freshman and new students is Tuesday, August 15. School will be dismissed at 11:00 on that day. First full day for everyone is Wednesday, August 16. Please let us know if you have any questions before school begins!
Meeting Reminder:
Please plan to attend the ALL Sport/ Activities parent meeting on Tuesday, August 8th at 6pm in the East gym. This meeting is for any student planning on playing any sport this school year or participating in any activity such as Scholar's Bowl, cheer, dance, band, choir, or powerlifting . Please have your student attend with you and bring completed physicals as well.
Thank you!
Stacy Cervantez and Wyatt Hofstra
USD 338 was approached by Keystone Learning Services and USD 340 Jefferson West about renting a temporary classroom space for early childhood students in the Keystone Special Education Program. After a discussion and a financial agreement between all parties, the USD 338 Board of Education approved a month to month lease agreement with USD 340 at the July 31, 2023 board meeting. The motion that passed unanimously was to approve the rental agreement with USD 340 Jefferson West for the Old Preschool Room on a temporary basis through December 31, 2023.
The plan for this room that housed USD 338’s Pre K program last year is still to have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) classroom that would be available for all USD 338 students. The money needed to effectively equip this room is cost prohibitive until the bond issue is complete. The funds that we will receive from the lease of this room will help the district purchase equipment for the STEM classroom. Estimated start time for the STEM classroom would be Spring, 2024 or Fall, 2024.
Thank you for everyone that was able to attend the open house and ribbon-cutting tonight for the Early Learning Center and the Greenhouse. Also, thank you to the USD 338 community for passing the bond issue in November 2021. We would also like to thank Kearney and Son who was the general contractor for these two projects. Both of them were finished under budget!
Come out tomorrow night and check out our Early Learning Center and our Greenhouse! Both areas will be open from 6:00 to 7:00pm. There will be a ribbon cutting for the Early Learning Center at 6:05 and at the Greenhouse at 6:10. Refreshments provided!
Agenda for special BOE Meeting at 5:30 tonight in library. Thanks!
https://www.usd338.com/documents/board-of-education-minutes/board-of-education-agenda/63342
Good Morning Dragons, Just a reminder that enrollment is Wednesday, August 2nd from 8 am to 8 pm in the cafeteria. Given this information, please use the Oak Street Elementary/Middle School entrance. We will have a parent meeting at 7 pm in room 101 of VFHS at 7 pm for those who are attending Washburn or Highland Tech. Have a great day!
USD 338 will have a special BOE meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:30pm in the library. The agenda will be posted Monday morning.
Middle School Parents:
For PE Class your child needs black shorts and a grey shirt, and gym shoes.