Transformation Tuesday! The 4th grade rooms were transformed into a Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students moved from "float" to "float" reviewing math skills. Happy Thanksgiving!




The 4th grade students ended their Entrepreneur business tours today at Blue River Vet Clinic.The students got to go behind the scenes and saw blood cells through the microscope and visit all the dogs and cats they are helping. Thank you Blue River Vet Clinic for everything you do for our school and community.





The 4th grade students next went on their Entrepreneur business tours today to Rolee's Design Company.The students got to go behind the scenes and saw how designs become shirts. The students were informed about the opportunity to create their own stocking hats at the Christmas on Commercial. Thank you Rolee's Design Company for everything you do for our school and community.




The 4th grade students next went on their
Entrepreneur business tours today to Sharps Manufacturing.The students got to go behind the scenes and see the finishing process of the trailers. Thank you for the tape measures and safety glasses. Thank you Sharp Manufacturing for everything you do for our school and community.








The 4th grade students started their
Entrepreneur Business Tours today with Yungeberg Drug. The students got to go behind the counter and see how the medicine is put together for people. Thank you Yungeberg Drug for everything you do for our school and community.





There is quite a collection of Lost & Found items accumulating at the BRGS building. Some of these items could be left from junior high/high school students after basketball practices. Please view the pictures and pick up in the BRGS office if anything belongs to your students. Any unclaimed items left after Christmas break will be donated. Thank you!


USD #498 is looking for Baseball, Softball & Track Coaches. If you would like to join our team, please complete an application on our website!

Shout out to Mrs. Stevenson and the junior high Student Council for volunteering at recycling today.

Here's the Elementary Newsletter for the week of November 20th-24th!
https://www.smore.com/qg7nx
Congratulations Valley Heights Elementary on your 2023 National Blue Ribbon Award!


The girls were happy that they were twinning with Phoebe! Happy Phoebe Friday!!


Watch the National Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony live from Washington DC on Friday, November 17th. Mr. Staples and Mrs. deBoer will represent all Valley Heights students, staff and patrons while accepting this prestigious award. The awards ceremony begins at 12:30 pm CT and awards are presented alphabetically by state. Here is the link to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/@USEdGov

Caleb was very excited receiving a VHS ticket from Mr. Z. Mr. Z thanked Caleb for working so hard on his project. Way to go Caleb!!

Attached is the game schedule for JH basketball @ Linn. Games start at 5:45 PM.

PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: BR Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church will be open on Nov. 18, 9 am-10am due to the holiday instead of the last Saturday of the month. #foodforyourfamily

4th grade students had the opportunity to hear from one of the owners of Riverside Market about how they started their business and have been successful. Thank you Riverside Market for coming and bringing the students the amazing cookies! We appreciate everything you do for our school and community!


We really enjoyed all our guests at the Thanksgiving dinner at the Blue Rapids Grade School. Special "thanks" to our volunteers; Janet and Jerry Zayas and Kylie and Jacob Schmitz for helping serve the meal with our Lunch Ladies! Enjoy the pictures!!










Reminder of the mealtimes today for the Thanksgiving meal at Blue Rapids Grade School for those who made reservations. See you soon!

VH students and Schools That Care want to help provide families in our community a Christmas meal. If you'd like to contribute, please do so by Dec. 12. To refer a family please contact the Family Advocate. Participating families will given pick up details. #MerryChristmasToAll

