Class pictures for Junior and High School are tomorrow. Their spirit day will be changing to hat day.
Elementary class pictures are Friday. Students will change into their reading shirts for the picture. Elementary spirit days remain the same.
NOTIFICATION: The agenda for the February 9, 2022, USD 456 Board of Education meeting has been posted. Please follow the link for more information: https://5il.co/15enn
Looking for something for your 5th - 9th graders during spring break? Intel is offering an online Sports STEAM camp during our spring break. It's completely free but they do need internet connection. You must sign-up by 2/14. Please use email mshields@usd456.org for who referred you.
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FFA is selling floral arrangements while supplies last. Will be ready by Fri., Feb. 11th. Arrangement includes 3 carnations, babys breath, and eucalyptus. Cost is $15. Please contact Mr. Rice (drice@usd456.org) or Mr. Smith (hsmith@usd456.org) 785-549-3313. MdCV Horticulture Thanks You!
Tomorrow, the Trojans travel to Chase County. In the North Gym JV boys will begin at 4:30 followed by Varsity girls at 6PM and Varsity boys at 7:30. In the South Gym, there will be 2 quarters of C Team boys at 6PM, followed by 2 quarters of JV Girls at 7:30.
Due to weather last week, the Regional Scholar's Bowl Meet has been rescheduled for today, Monday February 7th, at Marmaton Valley. The Regional Meet will begin at 4:00 PM.
The elementary has several menu changes for the coming week. Thank you for understanding.
HS JV Boys have added a couple of JV games to the calendar with Emporia. The first is on Monday, 2/7, at Emporia High School. The other will be on 2/14, at Melvern. Good luck and GO TROJANS!
Our mini cheerleaders did a great job on Tuesday night. If you missed it you can find the performance on our Facebook page. Go Trojans!
SCHEDULE CHANGE: In order to conduct the scheduled certified staff professional development, the February early-release day has been rescheduled for Friday, February 11th, 2022. Students will be released as usual at 12:30pm. Questions? Please contact your student's school!
Tonight is Throwback Night. Come out and support the Trojans, honor the 1960 Quenemo State Championship and 1962 Melvern State Championship Teams, and the JH Girls League Basketball Championship! Anyone with a letter jacket gets in for free!
Starting Monday, February 7 MdCV will be celebrating Queen of Courts week. Both schools will be doing Spirit Week and the theme this year is Hollywood Flashback.
2022 Queen of Courts Candidates & Attendants
Seniors: Katy Parker, Riley Spillman, Max Davis, Wyatt Lingenfelter
Juniors: Kyla Vogeler & Tristyn Weber
Sophomores: Brooke Spillman & Corey Criss
Freshman: Allie Reeser & Eddie Mora
NOTIFICATION: Due to the continued winter storm warning for the area, school has been CANCELLED for Thursday, February 3rd, 2022.
According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches will be possible overnight. Additionally, winds gusting as high as 30 mph will continue to cause blowing and drifting snow. Travel will continue to be difficult as patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and will impact the morning commute.
Therefore, in making sure we are keeping our students, staff, and community safe during this winter storm warning, school has been CANCELLED for Thursday, February 3rd, 2022.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, stay warm, and Go Trojans!
NOTIFICATION: Due to the forecasted winter weather event, school has been CANCELLED for Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is likely to begin Tuesday night and continue through late Wednesday night. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
Therefore, in making sure we are keeping our students, staff, and community safe during this winter weather event, school has been CANCELLED for Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, stay warm, and Go Trojans!
Join us Friday to celebrate throwback night. We will honor the Quenemo 1960, the Melvern 1962 State Championship Teams and the JH Girls League Champions. Anyone who brings a high school letter jacket will get in free! JV Games begin at 5:00 PM followed by our varsity games.
As we wrap up the end of the month, it is important to note that January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Thank you to our board members for all they do for our community’s students!
President - Greg McCurdy
Vice-President - Mike Ragan
Member - Mark Lacey
Member - Caleb McNally
Member - Joe Arb
Member - Debbie Woodson
Kindergarten-5th grade will have a volleyball clinic once a week starting February 9th. The cost is $10 per child, money can be sent to the office anytime. Please contact Mrs. Lingenfelter at clingenfelter@usd456.org or Mrs. Criqui at mcriqui@usd456.org if you have any questions.
Dates: February 9th, February 14th, February 23rd, & March 2nd.
The Kansas Board of Education voted unanimously to lower requirements for substitute teachers until June 1st. The state will allow anyone 18 years and older with a HS diploma (and background check) to substitute in Kansas. Please call the school, elementary 785-759-3512 or junior and senior high 785-549-3313, if you are interested in applying.
USD 456 will be celebrating Red Friday tomorrow, 1/28. Everyone, students and staff, are encouraged to wear their Chiefs gear to school.
On January 21 students participated in the annual MdCV Spelling Bee. After several ties over multiple rounds, a Champion and Runner-Up were crowned to represent MdCV at the Osage County Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Runner-Up Emily Criqui and Champion Kate Patterson!
