Valley Heights USD #498

FAILURE IS THE BEST TEACHER. “Failure is the best teacher. It means failure is not something to be scared of.” -Dennis Waitley. Drake Ryan Slifer was born on July 25, 2005 to Ki...

READ ALL ABOUT IT. The clock is ticking, and the pressure is on as students at Valley Heights High School race against time to complete their Accelerated Reader tests before Dec...

UPTOWN DUNK PART 2. Six games in and the Junior High girls basketball team continues to get better and better each and every day. “My all time favorite practice drill is Box Out...

COUNTY MATCHUP. The Valley Heights Mustangs take on the Riley County Falcons for the first basketball game of the year. The Mustangs with two new coaches, Coach Honas and Coach ...

UPTOWN DUNK “This team is very hardworking. They continue to get better every single day and I’m eager to see what the rest of the season brings, "says Coach Nolte, head junior ...

Deck the Halls and get ready for the holidays. Valley Heights High School will be getting a festive face-lift and it is all thanks to the KAY organization and their officers. Al...

Fortnite Fever. Since November 3, Over 65% of the Valley Heights student body plays Fortnite. Before that, only about 10% of the student body was playing.“Old is new, and new is...

Jeremiah 29:11. “ For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Senior Audra Steinf...

THROUGH MULTIPLE EYES. “Photography is the art of making memories tangible.” – Destin Sparks. At Valley Heights, the Journalism Staff captures the moments throughout the year b...

TURF TALK . Play-by-Play by Tyrel Wagner of Valley Heights Football versus the Sedgwick Cardinals. Riding high after a dominant win over the Remington Broncos 58-14, the M...

Basketball Champ to PE teacher “Well done is better than well said”- Ben Franklin This quote speaks to the new Valley Heights Physical Education teacher because he i...

GAME TIME. The Valley Heights football team is on fire! Their record is currently 8-2 and are advancing to the final eight after securing a 52-40 win over Sedgwick. The Mustangs...

YEARBOOK REFLECTIONS. Valley Heights High School’s All School Play, Yearbook Reflections , is set to be an incredible showcase of talent and self discovery. According to Pionee...

Calling all Barbie and Oppenheimer fans! Thursday November 9th will be BarbenHeimer day. Make sure to wear your favorite Barbie or Oppenheimer outfits for a yearbook picture at th...

GIVING BACK. “To me the Day of Service is the way students can give back to their school and community,” explains Mike Savage. Volunteering plays a big role in Valley Heights fr...

YEARBOOK REFLECTIONS. Do not miss Valley Height’s musical, “Yearbook Reflections.” Due to the football boys winning regionals and their game getting scheduled to the first ni...

TURF TALK. Play-by-Play by Carson Spoonts of Valley Heights Football versus the Smith Center Redmen Mustangs came off a big win against Wabaunsee the week before going int...

AUTUMN LEAVES AND FESTIVAL BREEZE. The annual Fall Festival is being hosted in the Blue Rapids gymnasium this year, on October 29th starting at 6pm with the costume contest star...

TALK TO THE HANDS. The Lady Mustangs take State this weekend in Dodge City! Last weekend they went 3-0 in sub-state. The weekend before they went 6-1 at TVL and ended up...

FOREVER THANKFUL. “ It is not just one person, it's the entire Valley Heights school district. They have given me so many great opportunities and I will forever be thankful for t...