Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

We are excited about the many athletic opportunities taking place throughout our district this year and look forward to seeing our community continue to show strong support for our student-athletes.

To help everyone stay informed and up to date, all sporting event schedules can be found on our school district website. This includes middle school and high school contests, along with any updates or changes that may occur throughout the season. To view schedules, please visit the district website and navigate to the Athletics Section. Here you will find team-specific schedules, locations, and start times for upcoming events. These schedules are updated once changes are made. They are the most accurate, up-to-date, schedules we have.

We encourage families and community members to check the website regularly, as weather or other circumstances may require adjustments.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletic programs. We look forward to seeing you at our events!

Sincerely,

Megan West
Athletic Director

about 1 month ago, Megan West
During National FFA Week, we are celebrating agriculture and its importance to our local community and national economy and wellbeing. This industry sustains rural areas, creates employment, and ensures our food supply. 🌾

We're grateful for our FFA chapter and the students who participate each year!
about 1 month ago, MVCSD
Red header reads “National FFA Week, February 21–28, 2026” above students visiting farm animals and petting a goat in a pen.
Sixth grade Extended Learning Program students recently began sharing their Genius Hour research projects! 🙌

Throughout this experience, students selected a topic of interest, researched guiding questions, pitched their ideas to their teacher and classmates, and created a final project to showcase their learning.

One student explored the origins and development of LEGO bricks, sharing insights into how they have evolved. After the presentation, students designed their own LEGO creations, gave them names, described their purpose, and explained how they met the given parameters.
about 1 month ago, MVCSD
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The Missouri Valley CSD and Little Reds Daycare will be closed on Friday, February 20, due to inclement weather. Stay Safe! We will communicate tomorrow regarding evening activities.
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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
about 2 months ago, Christi 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! 🤗
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
February 17, 2026 Random Acts of Kindness Day, with heart icons and “Be Kind” message.

OPEN ENROLL into Missouri Valley Community School District! 🙌

Through the state’s open enrollment program, families can apply to have their children attend our schools—even if they live outside our attendance boundaries.

Get started by accessing the application on the Iowa Department of Education’s website: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment

about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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Presidents Day is a time to honor those who have led our nation. MVCSD schools are closed today. 🇺🇸
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Red banner with school logo reads “Celebrating Presidents Day” and notes MVCSD schools are closed today.
Wishing our entire school community a Happy Valentine's Day! 💖
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Happy Valentine’s Day message on a card with a cupid and hearts inside a red envelope, with the MV logo at the top.
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 16. See you Tuesday!
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
No school on Monday, February 16, announcement from MV Schools on a red background.
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
about 2 months ago, Christi 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. 🩺💪
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Students listen to two Iowa Army National Guard members giving a presentation in a health occupations classroom.
Students sit around the classroom practicing a hands-on activity using straps or equipment.
A student concentrates while practicing with a tourniquet during a classroom activity.
Three students smile while holding up Iowa Army National Guard t-shirts in front of a whiteboard.
Two members of the Iowa Army National Guard demonstrate first aid techniques at the front of the classroom.
Students participate in a hands-on tourniquet training exercise using practice cylinders.
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!
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Children playing at daycare.
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.
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Students present service projects to a group of seated adults in a meeting room.
A staff member presents the District Career & Academic Plan to attendees in a conference setting.
Close-up of a presenter next to a screen listing five essential components for each grade level.
High school Key Club members stand and present to a seated audience in a meeting room.
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
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
February is Dental Health Month with a smiling cartoon tooth holding a toothbrush and toothpaste on a red background.
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. 📚🤝
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Students stand in pairs around a classroom with orange lighting, reading and discussing worksheets.
Students actively engage in a partner reading activity, holding worksheets and moving around the classroom decorated with string lights.
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!
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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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! 🧈
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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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.
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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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
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
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