Valley Heights 21st CCLC Camp Exploration campers are thirsty to help out! Come get a cool drink and a tasty treat on Wednesday, July 20! All proceeds will go to The new Big Brothers and Big Sisters program! Come see us across from the Corner Store in Waterville!
It is week 6 at Camp Exploration, this week's character education theme is citizenship! We will have lessons and activities that center around what it means to to be a good citizen in our community and school. We encourage parents to continue this conversation at home.

Weights schedule this week:
6:00 AM - Boys
7:00 AM - Girls
8:00 AM - JH
Important reasons to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application!

Correction: Yungeberg Drug WILL provide book bags and water bottles! They have a variety of bags students can choose from. They will have everything your student will need for Back-to-School!
Free School Supplies!! Yungeberg Drug is providing free school supplies for all Preschool-6th grade students! Please see the attached flier about picking up your supplies.

Free School Supplies!!
Yungeberg Drug is providing free school supplies for all Preschool-6th grade students! Please see the attached flier about picking up your supplies.
The only items you will need to provide are a book bag and water bottle.

As shared earlier this week, the students at Camp Exploration focused on the theme of courage. Students engaged in discussions and completed lessons surrounding this topic. We encourage parents to use the guide provided in the picture below to continue the conversation at home.

Amazon Prime day is a great time to consider ordering school supplies for your own kids AND to Donate to SCHOOLS THAT CARE who helps students in #USD380 & #USD498. See our Amazon wish list at
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Check yourself! YOU are in charge of your well-being - physically, mentally and emotionally. #bepositive #summer2022 #taketimetoheal

It is week 5 at Camp Exploration, this week's character education theme is courage! We will have lessons and activities that center around what it means to demonstrate courage inside and outside of school. We encourage parents to continue this conversation at home.

Athletics this week:
High school football camp will be Monday - Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00PM at the high school.
Weights will resume tomorrow! Schedule for the week:
6:00 - Girls
7:00 - Boys
8:00 - JH
YOU are Invited to GOLF and support the BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS program beginning this school year 2022-23 for Waterville grade school! Golf the 3 PAR Tourney on Sat. July 23, or consider sponsoring a hole! #golflife

On Sunday, July 10 informational meetings will be held about the upcoming USD 498 Bond election. Please plan to attend one of the following: 2:00 at the Blue Rapids Community Center or 4:00 at the Waterville Community Center. All parents, patrons and community members are encouraged to attend!

As shared earlier this week, students at Camp Exploration focused on the theme of kindness. Parents, click on the link below to access a wide variety of resources to help you continue the conversation on kindness at home!
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-home
Come join Coach Nolte July 11, 12 and 13 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) from 8 am - 10 am for Junior High Football Camp. It is open to all incoming 7th and 8th graders interested in playing football this fall. We will meet on the east side of the high school. Wear shorts and a t-shirt and bring a water bottle and football cleats if you have a pair.
It is week 4 at Camp Exploration, this week's character education theme is kindness! We will have lessons and activities that center around what it means to show kindness inside and outside of school. We encourage parents to continue this conversation at home.

Now recruiting community members to become mentors for grade school students in Waterville. Do you have the Heart of a Mentor? Contact Schools That Care Family Advocate for details! #kidsmatter

Camp Exploration is back tomorrow!We’re excited for a great July! It’s going to be a hot start so make sure to send a water bottle if you can! We’ll be active and sweaty, so we’ll keep them hydrated but make sure they jump in the shower before they come back! #SummerFun
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Safe Independence Day from Schools That Care. #familymatters #besafe

