Missouri Valley CSD

Dear Missouri Valley Families,
Due to forecasted hazardous blizzard weather conditions, Missouri Valley Schools will close today at 12:30 and Little Reds Daycare will close at 2:00 today. Elementary will begin dismissal at 12:30 and MS/HS shortly after.
Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. High-risk travel conditions make this closure necessary to keep our community off the roads and out of harm's way.
Please prioritize your safety and stay off the roads during the storm.
Stay safe,
Mrs. Gochenour

It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! A kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or a moment of support can truly change someone's day.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping us #MakeKindnesstheNorm! 🤗

Presidents Day is a time to honor those who have led our nation. MVCSD schools are closed today. 🇺🇸

Wishing our entire school community a Happy Valentine's Day! 💖

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 16. See you Tuesday!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to a high rate of illness among both students and staff, the Missouri Valley Community School District and Little Reds will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 13th. Unfortunately, we do not have enough substitutes to cover our teachers and support staff who are ill. With no school scheduled on Monday, February 16, this will give our cleaning staff a good amount of time to disinfect.

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our school community. We hope this break allows our students and staff time to recover.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Gochenour

Iowa National Guard Sgt. Bartholomew and Combat Medic Kutzli taught our health science class Stop the Bleed training. Students learned how to apply a tourniquet and properly pack a wound. 🩺💪

Our Little Reds Daycare and wraparound services provide care before and after school, plus summer programs filled with daily field trips and activities. ❤️

Families can count on safe, engaging, and enriching experiences year round!

Mrs. Kohl’s FBLA and key club students recently presented to the School Board, sharing an overview of their clubs and highlighting what they have been working on so far this school year.

Their presentation reflected strong communication skills, leadership, and pride in their involvement. 👏

Mrs. Kohl also presented the District Career and Academic Plan, providing an update on how the district supports students in planning for future academic and career success.

February is Dental Health Month! It’s a great reminder to encourage kids and teens to build strong oral hygiene habits early.

Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and limiting sugary snacks are great places to start. 🪥🦷

Find more tips here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16914-oral-hygiene

Sixth graders prepared for a vocabulary quiz on “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. They supported one another by using the Mix-Pair-Share cooperative learning strategy to review challenging definitions. This strategy helps students build important social skills such as communication, active listening, and respectfully adding to one another’s ideas, while also teaching patience. 📚🤝

On February 5, 2nd graders celebrated the 102nd day of school with a morning full of fun and learning. Students kicked things off with a bright neon theme and math activities focused on adding up to 102! 🎉

The celebration continued with movement challenges to see how much could be completed in 102 seconds, a lesson on how suckers are made, and a sweet experiment counting how many licks it took to reach the end.

The morning wrapped up with a dance party bringing together Mrs. Franks’ class and Miss Schwenson’s class for a memorable milestone!

Miss Hailey from Loess Hills Ag in the Classroom visits MVE each month to teach students about different aspects of agriculture. During her January visit, students learned how butter is made and even had the chance to taste test their own creations! 🧈

Family Groups are a meaningful way to help students build relationships across grade levels and with staff. Each group includes about 10 students in grades K-5 and meets monthly to focus on character traits and community service. 🖤

These groups give students opportunities to connect with others outside their classrooms, helping to strengthen both academic performance and social-emotional wellbeing. The more connected a child feels at school, the more they thrive!

We’re proud to support learning that goes beyond the curriculum—one relationship at a time.

Attention, families: Even if you live outside the Missouri Valley Community School District, you can apply to attend our schools via open enrollment! 😃

Learn more about open enrollment and how you can apply for the 2026-27 school year by visiting the Iowa Department of Education’s website: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment

Attention college-bound students! February is Financial Aid Awareness Month—a time to start exploring the many ways there are to pay for higher education. 📚✨

Not sure where to start? Complete the FAFSA, even if you think you won't qualify for aid! Many families are surprised to discover the financial assistance available to them.

Get started: https://www.fafsa.gov

The Missouri Valley School Board recently held a workshop with the Iowa School Board Association to sharpen its focus on four key priorities: school safety, instruction and student achievement, culture and climate, and fiscal responsibility.

Investing this time and effort helps ensure strong decision making in support of every student across the district. 💪

Miss Wallace’s students enjoyed singing, dancing, and moving their bodies in the music room! 🎶

Music and movement support communication, motor skills, sensory regulation, and social interaction, while also building confidence and giving students a fun way to express themselves.