SCHEDULE CHANGE: Tonight's HS VB games against Herington and Waverly will be VARSITY ONLY. Due to numbers on both visiting squads, we are unable to play JV games.
Conferences are around the corner! Please note all buildings are scheduling conferences this year out of precaution. Both buildings will contact families who are needed. If there is a need on your end, please call either office to schedule a time to meet with teachers.
LCL volleyball today at Burlingame. Trojans won in 2 against SCC and lost in 2 to Madison. Still have Burlingame in the last match of the day. Let’s go Trojans!
NOTIFICATION: The October 14, 2020, Board of Education meeting agenda has been posted. Please follow the link: https://5il.co/lyzu
A big THANK YOU to the Patterson Family Foundation for the generous donation of over $3,000 to help pay for supplies and equipment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the foundation, visit: www.facebook.com/pattersonfamilyfoundation
Just 20 minutes of reading a day can expose a child to over 1 million words a year. 1 million words!! Elementary students brought home a scavenger hunt to find books they are excited about at our book fair. If you haven't done your hunt yet you have until October 13 to turn the paper in for a chance at a free book. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maraisdescygnesvalleyes (if the link does not work for you please see our Facebook page for a link you can click)
Volleyball fans it's time to dig out your costumes and support the MdCV Trojans at the same time. On October 13 we want to see your Halloween costume in the stands while the volleyball team play.
Congratulations Mr. Jeremy Lingenfelter on being named this month’s “Tireless Teacher!” A prestigious honor for a prestigious educator! We’re sorry for the dust on the award, it had to make the trip from Quenemo to Melvern!
REMINDER: If you ordered a MDCV mask or t-shirt, but have not picked up from the district office yet, this week is your last opportunity! All masks and shirts will become unreserved by the end of the week, making them available to others for purchase. Contact us at 785-549-3521.
The FBLA is selling MDCV umbrellas for $15 each. The deadline to place your order is October 9th. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Tammy Vanderpool during school hours or email her at tvanderpool@usd456.org or ask an FBLA member.
To the folks who have the lights on for us in the morning, who lock our doors in the evening, and make sure everything is taken care of in between - THANK YOU!!!
Happy Custodial Workers Day!
Today, September 30th, 2020, marks the last day of service for Dale Dennis, Deputy Commissioner for the Kansas Department of Education.
Mr. Dennis is retiring after a long and distinguished education career within the state of Kansas. He began his career in 1959 as a classroom teacher, became a school administrator in 1965, and then began his tenure overseeing education finance at KSDE in 1967. Since then, he has dutifully served the state of Kansas, its' students, parents, and staff members for 53 years, supervising the administration of $5 billion in state and federal funds annually. In this role, with the appropriate administration of funding, he has continuously advocated for an effective, equitable, and beneficial education system that can impact all students, whether urban, suburban or rural.
It is difficult to fully convey or encompass the impact Mr. Dennis has had on the state of Kansas and its' education system, but if you or your student has learned ABCs in a kindergartener, developed Algebra skills as a 8th grader, or mastered welds as a senior, all within Kansas classrooms, then Dale Dennis has had an impact upon you.
As declared by the Governor, today marks Dale Dennis Day within the state of Kansas and USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley is proud to celebrate a man who has done so much for its' community. Dale Dennis is once in a generation leader and we are incredibly grateful for his service.
Enjoy retirement Mr. Dennis, you have earned it.
ALERT: The link shared earlier today claiming to be the livestream for the HS FB game vs Wakefield is a SCAM. If you entered credit card information on the site, please call your bank to protect your account. We apologize for not verifying the link before it was shared.
Our press box/crows nest reskin/renovation project is coming along nicely and looking great. We should be completed and ready to go for our next home game!
NOTIFICATION: Please refer to MDCV's release statement on a confirmed positive COVID-19 case - https://www.mdcv.org/article/314021?org=mdcv
USD 456 is currently looking for substitute teachers for daily classroom assignments. Successful applicants must have or be willing to obtain the appropriate KSDE approved substitute license or possess a regular teaching license. Emergency substitute license requires a minimum of 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. USD 456 is willing to provide financial reimbursement for out of pocket expenses and can guide applicants through the licensing process. To be considered for this position you must complete the application online through KEEB or contact the district office for further information.
TO APPLY: https://jobs.kansasteachingjobs.com/4.8/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Substitute+Teachers&jobHash=c101437182aae96&employerHash=03a673cfc292530
A big thank you to Richard Burns and the Lyndon State Bank for their $1000 donation to the senior class. Here accepting the check is senior president Brice Marsh. Thank you LSB!
Last night a parent information night at the elementary school. Fifth grade and preschool parents are invited to come learn more about the technology students will use if/when we go remote. Meetings start at 6:30. Mask are required and temperatures will be taken upon entry.
NEWS: MDCV was notified by KSDE and USDA that all meals this school year are eligible for reimbursement. Student lunch accounts will be reimbursed for all meals charged from the start of the year. This program will continue until funds run out, around the end of this semester.
MDCV masks and t-shirts are still available! If you haven’t picked up your order yet or are interested in purchasing one or multiple, be sure to stop by the district office today! Masks are $5 and t-shirts are $7.75 for sizes to XL, $9.95 for 2XL and up. Exact change only!
