Today at the middle school and high school we implemented our first advisory time. Why did we decide to implement Advisory time?
We received feedback from the School Improvement Advisory Committee and community partners about continuing the positive activities and impacts they have seen from elementary Family Groups.
We also had feedback from our students and staff regarding additional ways that we could make better connections; adult-student and student-student.
If students understand and connect with others from different grade levels, with different experiences, and different backgrounds, it can help them create a sense of belonging and connectedness (can reduce feelings of isolation and enhance the overall school experience).
Staff also wanted to learn more about students and continue to build relationships with them during non-academic time. We know that continuing to build relationships can be a key to a positive school experience.
Advisory groups can be a way to contribute to creating a positive school culture by reinforcing positive interactions with each other and working on building skills students can use throughout their lifetime (communication skills, leadership development, character development, goal setting, etc.).
An added bonus—we wanted to create a fun and safe space for students to be a part of another community. Somewhere different than the classroom, but not specific to their interests, such as music, art, or sports, where they are interacting with mostly people that they already know.
We had a great first day of advisory and look forward to our next monthly activity! #MVPride
To help promote middle school involvement and opportunities, we have created an informational flyer for our new and current middle school students and families. Our goal is to get students and families connected to the district and help continue to build the pride in our school! Take a look at our middle school clubs, organizations, elective courses, and athletics! Come be a part of the fun! We are also thankful of our staff and everything they offer for our students! #MVPride
Congratulations to Missouri Valley senior Jackson Tennis. Jackson signed his letter of intent on Friday to continue playing golf for Simpson College. Jackson plans on majoring in sports administration. #MVPride
A goal in the middle school this year has been making our hallways more about our students and establishing school pride! At the beginning of the year we added new graphics and a student information board located outside the office. We took these frames in the hallway to help support our goal! Pictures included are from athletics, activities, science labs, classroom activities, school dances and more! Our students have a blast! Thanks Mrs. Epperly for helping in completing the project! #MVPride
Congratulations to MVHS senior Sophie Caniglia. Sophie signed her letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Central college in Pella. She plans to major in Biology. Congrats, Sophie! #MVPride
Have you ever considered coaching? Take a look at this flyer and opportunity put on by IWCC.
MVCSD is closed, Friday, January 19, today due to poor country roads. Little Reds is open today.
The Missouri Valley CSD will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow due to winter weather conditions. Little Reds/Wrap Around will open at 6:30; Elementary will start at 10:15; MS/HS will start at 10:10. There will be no breakfast served at the elementary; MS/HS breakfast will start at 9:30
We will communicate any changes tomorrow morning as early as possible.
With the early dismissal today, all activities have been postponed and there will be no after school practices. Be safe everyone!
Missouri Valley will be closing at 1:30 for elementary and 1:40 for MS/HS due to weather. Little Reds will remain open. Notification of evening activities will come later
Shoutout to our maintenance crew in clearing off the snow for our students, staff, and parents! We have a lot of parking lots, sidewalks, and STAIRS to clear off. We cannot wait to have kids back in the building! #MVPride
Missouri Valley Community Schools will be 2 hours late tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan 16). Little Reds/Wrap Around will open at 6:30; Elementary will start at 10:15; MS/HS will start at 10:10. There will be no breakfast served at the elementary; MS/HS breakfast will start at 9:30
We will communicate any changes tomorrow morning as early as possible.
All activities scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, January 15th have been postposed. #MVPride
Missouri Valley Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan 12. Little Reds will be closed.
Iowa Western CC students, be sure to check your IWCC account for class information.
The Missouri Valley School District will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow due to winter weather conditions.
Little Reds/Wrap Around will open at 6:30;
Elementary will start at 10:15; there will be no breakfast at elementary
MS/HS will start at 10:10; breakfast will start at 9:30
Activities are postponed for tonight, but when you come back to support the Lady Reds and Big Reds this winter, you'll notice some new graphics on the scoreboard! #MVPride #BuiltOnPrideDestinedForGreatness
MVCSD will dismiss at 3:15 at the elementary and 3:25 at the MS/HS tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 10 rather than the scheduled early out dismissal.
Missouri Valley CSD is closed Tuesday, Jan 9, due to winter weather conditions
The Missouri Valley CSD will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow due to winter weather conditions. Wrap Around will open at 8:30; Elementary will start at 10:15; MS/HS will start at 10:10. There will be no breakfast served at the elementary; MS/HS breakfast will start at 9:30
There will be no Morning PreSchool for three year olds.
If weather conditions worsen, we will communicate any changes tomorrow morning as early as possible.
Notice of January School Board Date Change:
Due schedule conflicts, the Missouri Valley School Board voted to move the January Board Meeting to Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The meeting will be held at 6:00 in the board room at the District Office.