The BVL BB Championship games for Saturday, February 6th, will be postponed. When dates and times are confirmed, we will let you know. Please have a safe weekend!
Kelsey Kennedy, recovering addict, and drug and alcohol counselor spoke to students of Valley Heights Jr/Sr High this week. She presented to grades 7-9 Thursday and 10-12 Friday. We appreciate her sharing her personal story and path to recovery. In addition, she shared so much information to help prevent others from the struggles she had. The message was very powerful, also showing students that there is always help and hope to overcome adversity in life. We thank Kelsey for being so “real” with our students and the courage to share with all of us!
BVL BB Tournament will be pushed back in the day for now. VH JH boys and girls will play around 2:15 pm. If more changes are announced, we will let you know.
USD 498 COVID19 Update:
Congratulations to the winners of the Blue Rapids Spelling Bee! Winners will take part in the Marshall County Spelling Bee on February 11. Winners are Guen Conti, Kinze Wessel, and Elliott Bachura. Congratulations!
USD 498 COVID-19 Update:
The games tonight at Wetmore will be broadcasted on NFHSnetwork.com and also on the radio, 92.1 FM KMZA. Here is the link to listen online.
http://us7.maindigitalstream.com/3763/
Congratulations to the Valley Heights FFA members at contest today. Northeast FFA district Employment Skills contest results.
A-Team
Sophie Brungardt 4th
B-Team
Dakota Gillig 1st
Super Bowl Spirit Week!
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl bound! PreK-12 will be celebrating by having a Super Bowl Spirit Week! See the dress up days in the image attached!
Congrats to the Valley Heights FFA members who competed in the Northeast FFA district speech contest.
Sophomore Prepared:
Dakota Gillig 3rd
Emma Brungardt 13th
Extra Upper Prepared:
Robbie Stryker 8th
After assessing our rural routes, we have made the decision to cancel school and all activities for today, Wednesday, January 27th.
USD 498 Board of Education Spotlight:
Robert Chase has served for three years on the Valley Heights Board of Education. He lives in Waterville with his wife, Trinda and works for D&S Cattle Co. as a ranch hand. They have three children. Jerrika lives in Wichita, Hunter in Manhattan, and their youngest daughter Reilee Mae who is still in high school. Robert is also a board member for his church, as well as serving on its worship team and security team. In his free time he enjoys hunting and fishing.
Robert said he chooses to serve on the board because, "I love our school district. I grew up here and graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1994." Being able to support his fellow Mustangs is the most rewarding part of his role.
Thank you, Robert, for making time in your busy life to serve our district and give back to our community. We appreciate you and all you do for USD 498!
On January 29th KSHSAA will change its attendance policy to allow a few more fans to attend games. Based on their criteria, the TVL has decided to use the following guidelines:
1. Away teams---will only be allowed to bring parents/guardians only and are on the parent/guardian list and will check in at the gate. Individual schools may use the option to limit further if needed. That will be communicated on as needed.
2. No cheerleaders at away games
3. Home teams----can use what their gym allows as well as county health and school board guidelines up to 4/participant no more than 50% capacity. Individual schools may use the option to limit further if needed. This will be communicated by each school.
There will be NO SCHOOL for USD 498 on Tuesday, January 26th. All activities are cancelled.
There will be a two hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 26 for all of USD 498. Should conditions warrant canceling for the entire day, a decision will be made and announced by 7:00 a.m. Please stay tuned to our social media platforms tomorrow morning!
USD 498 Board of Education Spotlight:
Theresa Minihan has served on the Valley Heights school board for 6 years. She and her husband, Michael, live in Blue Rapids were she serves as the Vice President of Operations at First Commerce Bank. They have two children, Meghan Wemhoener and her husband, Ben, live in Independence, MO; and their son Daniel, and his wife Kaitlynn, live in Blue Rapids. Theresa and Mike enjoy the time they get to spend with their family enjoying outdoor activities like camping and boating.
When asked why she chooses to serve on the board, Theresa stated, "Our children received quality educations through the Valley Heights system and serving on the board allows me to give back to the community". She feels most rewarded in her role on the board through seeing students succeed and transition to adulthood with skills that will serve them positively in the future.
Theresa, please know how much we appreciate you and your continued service to the students and staff of USD 498. We applaud your leadership in our community!
In case you missed it.......
Due to the impending winter storm, there will be NO SCHOOL for Valley Heights, USD 498, tomorrow, Monday, January 25th.
The HS boys basketball game vs Axtell in Onaga tonight as been moved back to a 6:00 start time. Game will be livestreamed by Onaga on the NFHSnetwork.