Missouri Valley CSD

We’re excited to welcome our incredible staff back on Monday, August 18! 🎉

We look forward to a successful school year full of learning, growth, and connection. #MVPride

We hope that your 6th grader is excited to come to Missouri Valley Middle School this year! We want to remind you that 6th Grade Training Camp is Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 am - 11:30 am for all 6th grade students. This will be a time for team building, walking through their schedule, asking questions, and having a snack and some fun! You can drop them off and pick them up at the middle school door. If your student didn't register last spring, please send them if they want to join!


If you have any questions, you can call Ally Epperly at the middle school office or email her at aepperly@ghaea.org


We are excited to get this school year started!

Hey Missouri Valley Big Reds Community. We are in the final stages of work on our beautiful track. It has been re-coated and is being repainted today, Friday, Aug 8 through Sunday, Aug 10.

Please continue to stay off the track through this weekend. Weather permitting, it should be available for uses on Monday.

If you have any questions, please contact the school at 712-642-2706.

The Missouri Valley District Office is moving locations. We are moving into the Middle School Office space today. The New District Office address is: 607 E Lincoln Hwy. We will have same phone number (712)642-2706, Ext 4.

We will be sending out a back to school newsletter soon that will fill in the details.

If you are attending the State Qualifying Track Meet tomorrow, please read the following information from Clarinda: Ticketing Link is https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/. Please encourage people to purchase prior to. We WILL have 1 card reader and it will only be at the EAST GATE. Live Results Links: https://results.aatiming.com/meets/53275 Good luck to our track teams and coaches! #MVPride

If you plan to attend the Junior High Western Iowa Conference Track Meet at Underwood on Thursday, May 8th @ 4:00 pm, there will be a $7 charge per person. Tickets can be purchased on Bound or paid with card at the gate. It is a cashless event. Good luck to all track athletes and coaches!

West Monona is asking asking for a kid-friendly non-perishable food item for admission to the JH track meet on Thursday, April 24th. Feel free to donate if you can. #MVPride

Just a reminder that the Hope Walk registration closes tonight at midnight! Get registered to get your t-shirt for the event!

We hope our students have a great time tonight at the Middle School Spring Dance! The fun starts at 7:00pm in the MVHS Multi-Purpose Gym! 🪩

Happy National School Librarian Day to our wonderful librarians! You make every visit to the library an exciting learning adventure. 📚 Your efforts to educate students transform lives daily. Thank you for everything you do! 🙏#MVPrid

Our students will be performing at the High School Choir and Band Recital tonight! The show starts at 7:00pm at Missouri Valley High School. 🎶

On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we extend our deepest thanks to the wonderful team members who contribute to classroom management, support students’ academic and emotional needs, and foster a positive learning environment. 🏫🧑‍🏫

Stay active and strong this summer with our fitness and strength program! 💥 Don’t miss this chance to build strength, stay fit, and improve your skills! Let’s make this summer one for growth and achievement. 💪

There are just two weeks left to register for the 4th Annual Hope Walk! Registration guarantees you a shirt at the event! You can either pay at the event or pre-pay at any of the school offices. We hope to see everyone there!

This year’s High School Spring Play is “Register Here!” 🙌 See the performance live March 28-29 at 7:30pm and March 30 at 2:00pm. It’s sure to be a fantastic show!

Holden Kratky recently competed in the State Basketball Special Olympics on March 15, where he demonstrated incredible skill and determination. His hard work paid off as he claimed first place in the Assisted Dribble Competition! 🏀 Congratulations to Holden on this well-deserved win! 👏

Dear Middle School / High School Parents/Guardians As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for our students, the Missouri Valley Safety Team, along with the Missouri Valley Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and Harrison County Emergency Management, will be working together to conduct a Reunification Drill for students in the Middle School and High School on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 starting at 8:30am. This drill is a proactive measure to ensure that our staff, students, and families are well-prepared for any unforeseen circumstances that may require a reunification process. During the Reunification Drill, students in the Middle School/High School will be transported via MVCSD buses to a predetermined off-site location. This exercise allows us to practice our evacuation and transportation procedures needed when a Standard Reunification Method is needed. Once at the Reunification site, the Missouri Valley Safety Staff, as well as law enforcement, will practice the reunification process. We have contacted five parents from the Middle School and five parents from the High School to help us practice our process. Please take note of the following important details regarding the Reunification Drill: Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 8:30 am - 10:45 am Location: St. Pat’s Catholic Church & Houdek Center Late Arriving Students: If your student typically arrives or leaves between 8:20-10:15, please do not send them until 10:45 as the building will not be accessible for anyone to enter. If your student has an appointment or has a modified schedule where they would need to leave during this time, we ask that you keep them home because students will not be allowed to leave during the Reunification Drill. These students may return after 10:45. In the event of an actual emergency requiring reunification, information and instructions will be communicated through our established communication channels, including email, text messages, and the school website. We understand that reunification drills may raise questions or concerns. Please be assured that this exercise is part of our commitment to enhancing the safety and preparedness of our school community. If you have any specific concerns or questions, feel free to contact the District Office at 712-642-2706, Ext 4, or email Mrs. Gochenour at cgochenour@movalleycsd.org. I appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure the well-being of our students. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Christi Gochenour Superintendent Missouri Valley Community School District

Congratulations to the students taking part in the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony tonight at 6:30pm! 🎉

Good luck to our students participating in the Western Iowa Conference High School Instrumental Festival and Junior High Honor Band today! 🎺🎵

Rewarding experiences happen here—both for our students, and for the individuals who teach, guide, and inspire them. ✨ Join our team! Visit our careers page to learn more: https://www.movalleyschools.org/page/jobopportunities