So----Now What?

The U.S. Department of Educaon recently noed the Kansas State Department of Educaon that the Every Student Succeeds Act

(ESSA) for Kansas had been approved. In 2015 the Kansas State Board of Educaon announced a new vision for educaon in Kansas.

The new vision Kansans Can states that “Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.”

This new vision for the State is direcng the leadership at KSDE with completely changing the way that educaon is thought about in

Kansas. Many districts across the state are going through a redesign process in some of their schools. They are developing, pilong, and

implemenng new ideas of how to educate students.

In redesigning schools it is the goal to increase the performance of students and beer prepare them for their future. To do this Kansas

has set an aggressive goal that at least 75% of all students will achieve prociency on the Kansas State Assessment for English Language

Arts and Mathemacs. A student who achieves prociency will be considered to be College & Career Ready. It is esmated that 71% of

all jobs in Kansas will require a postsecondary degree or cercate by 2020. Kansas also has set a long-term graduaon goal of 95% for

all districts. Instead of just basing the success of schools and districts on test scores, performance will be examined by looking at:

academic prociency, performance gaps, English Language prociency, graduaon rates, and student success based on four levels:

exceeds expectaons, meets expectaons, approaching expectaons and below expectaons.

In addion Governor Brownback asked the Kansas State Board of Educaon to be accountable to taxpayers, parents, teachers,

community members and most importantly, students by aaining the following goals by 2022-2023 school year:

1) Reach a 95% statewide graduaon rate

2) Aain a statewide postsecondary eecveness rate of 75%

3) Connue to move schools statewide toward the Kansans Can model for redesign.

To reach these three goals the Governor set ve strategic objecves:

1) Increase the teacher pay average to level of states around Kansas.

2) Increase school counselors and psychologist

3) Have 50 schools parcipang in the redesign project

4) At NO cost to students, oer 15 credit hours of dual credit/college classes

5) At NO cost to students, oer the choice of taking the ACT or Work Keys Assessment.

These changes and the changes that will come in the future will require schools/districts to examine what they are

currently doing and be open minded as new “educaon design” rolls into Kansas. I believe the next 5-10 years in Kansas

will be excing mes in the educaon world both at the state level and at USD 330 Mission Valley.

STUDENTS BEGIN LEARNING SELF-REGULATION

Aer receiving training from experts at Kansas University, teachers are training students on the skill of Self-Regulaon

during several Seminar periods. This skill development is for all junior high and high school students. Aer the training

during Seminar, students will be using the skill extensively in all classrooms with the purpose of increasing their learning

while praccing a necessary life skill.

What is Self-Regulaon?

Self-Regulaon can be dened in several ways. In general, self-regulaon refers to proacvely applying self-direcve

processes, cognive behaviors, and emoons to aain goals and skills. Self-regulated students are acvely thinking,

behaving and movang themselves as acve parcipants in their own learning. Self-regulaon of learning consists of

goal seng and selecng learning strategies, then remaining movated while charng progress against goals.

Self-Regulaon has a 4-Step Model. Parents are encouraged to use Self-Regulaon with their students at home.

Examples: Doing my chores on me. Using my cell phone appropriately. Studying for the ACT test. Going to bed on

me. Geng a job.

STEP 1

MAKE A PLAN

STEP 2

MONITOR MY PLAN

STEP 3

TAKE CONTROL AND MAKE CHANGES

TO MY PLAN

STEP 4

REFLECT ON WHAT WORKED

Students, parents, and patrons the second semester is off and running and our students and

staff are excited to be back in school after our Christmas break. We are working hard to

continue our progress as the school year is halfway over, but are striding to continue to

improve at all grade levels and meet every student's need.

During our January In-Service, staff was busy working on a few new items for this

semester. During this semester our staff will be reviewing new Math standards that will go in

effect next school year. Staff is identifying the differences between old and new standards as

well as identifying where that standard is taught during the school year. Our staff also has

begun to review new Reading textbook series that we will adopt for the upcoming school

year. During this process, staff will also be reviewing new ELA standards that will go in

effect next school year as well. Our staff is working hard on these changes and updates as we

work to provide the best education for our students.

One schedule item I would like to alert everyone on is the Wabaunsee County Spelling

Bee. This years county event will take place at Mission Valley on Wednesday, February 7th

starting at 1:30PM in the main gym. Mission Valley will be sending nine students to the

county spelling bee which we will publicize once our event has been completed (Wednesday,

January 24th). This event is open to the public so please join us to support our students as

they compete against other students across the county.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding Mission Valley

Elementary. Thanks Brett Fenton —[email protected]

Screening & Round-Up

The Kindergarten Screening will be held Thursday, March 29th, 2018 at Mission Valley

Elementary. The screening will be used as an informaonal tool to assist both parents and teachers in

determining your child’s readiness for Kindergarten. The screening results will be used to show areas of

strength and areas of needed improvement in order for your child to be successful upon entering

Kindergarten. Any child planning on entering Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year should plan

on aending this screening. The screening will take approximately 30 minutes and parents are

encouraged to stay and observe. Vision and hearing screenings will also be available that day. Please

call the Mission Valley Elementary oce at 866-557-6686 to reserve your meslot.

The Kindergarten Round-Up will be Wednesday, April 11

, at Mission Valley Elementary. We

will have a morning session and aernoon session. The morning session will begin at 9:00 am and last

unl approximately 11:00 am. The aernoon session will begin at 1:30 pm and last unl approximately

3:30 pm. During this me, your child will parcipate in a typical Kindergarten acvity. At the same

me, parents will receive informaon about the school and meet with school ocials. Following that,

you and your child will have an opportunity to take a tour of the school, go on a short bus ride and

enjoy refreshments. The refreshments me will also be used to talk one-on-one about your child’s

screening results.

For quesons and to reserve your meslots for the screening and roundup, please call 866-557-6686.

Unocial Minutes (subject to Board approval)

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – January 8, 2018

A dinner was held at 6:00 p.m. for Board members in the FACS room at Mission Valley High School in honor of

January’s Board Appreciaon month.

Respecully submied, Tasha Raine, Board Clerk

Unocial Minutes (subject to Board approval)

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – January 8, 2018

Clinton Lamboe called the regular meeng of the Board of Educaon of Mission Valley USD #330 to order at

7:00 p.m. in the Library at Mission Valley High School. Board members present were Tom Phillips, Debbi

Childers, Clipper Goodrich, Jim Rudeen and Jon Deters. The superintendent and board clerk also aended.

Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to adopt the agenda as presented. Moon passed 6 to 0.

Good News Reports: A thank you leer was received from Katlin Bryan for providing the opportunity for

Washburn University Occupaonal Therapy Assistant students to come to Mission Valley and shadow students

in their classrooms.

Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Jon Deters, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Moon passed

6 to 0.

Items in the consent agenda that were approved include: approval of minutes of the December 11, 2017

regular board meeng and the December 13, 2017 special board meeng; approval of clerk’s report and

treasurer’s report as presented; approval of warrants in the amount of $87,873.06; approval of extra duty pay

in the amount of $871.56; approval of transfers from the general fund to the vocaonal educaon fund in the

amount of $45,000.00; and approval of administrators wrien reports as presented.

Bev Clark and James “Tu” Stephenson were in aendance as possible candidates to ll the vacant board

member posion.

Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Debbi Childers, to appoint Tu Stephenson for the vacant board

member posion. Moon failed 3 to 3.

Clinton Lamboe moved, seconded by Jon Deters, to appoint Bev Clark for the vacant board member posion.

Moon failed 3 to 3.

Jim Rudeen moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to table the appointment of a new board

member unl the February 12, 2018 board meeng. Moon died, Jim Rudeen withdrew his

moon.

Discussion was held with the nominees and the appointment would be revisited at the end of the meeng.

Clinton Lamboe moved, seconded by Jim Rudeen, to approve the early graduaon request as presented.

Moon passed 6 to 0.

A job descripon for the Maintenance Director was presented to the board. JR Moe from PCI discussed jobs

his technicians have performed at the school and what he thought a maintenance director should be capable

of xing and a salary range for that kind of experse.

Jim Rudeen moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to approve the purchase of a 59 passenger Blue Bird bus from

Kansas Truck at a price of $83,439.00. Midwest Transit (Internaonal) did have a lower price but did not

oer noise reducon in the drivers area, upgraded PRD foam re block seats, high miler engine hoses or

reeded sides for exterior paneling. Addionally Mission Valley has all Blue Bird parts in stock. Moon

passed 6 to 0.

The Board would like to view video footage from the bus camera at the February 12, 2018 board meeng.

A bid list of recipients for the summer mowing of the football eld was presented to the board.

Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to approve the KASB policy recommendaon for policy

BCBK (execuve session). Moon passed 6 to 0.

Four dra opons of the 2018-2019 school calendar were presented, the Board would like daily operaon

costs presented at the February 12, 2018 board meeng.

JR Moe and Sco McKinley discussed the plan for the HVAC unit upgrades.

Tom Phillips moved, seconded by Clipper Goodrich, to approve that bids be sent out for the HVAC unit

upgrades. Moon passed 6 to 0.

Debbi Childers moved, seconded by Tom Phillips, to approve to stay with the State mileage rate of 53.5

cents. Moon passed 6 to 0.

Mr. Fenton and Mr. Cromer gave building and program reports.

Jim Rudeen moved, seconded by Debbi Childers, to appoint Tu Stephenson for the vacant board posion.

Moon passed 6 to 0.

Tu took his seat at the Board table.

The Superintendent thanked the board members for all they do and they each received a cercate as part

of Board appreciaon month.

Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Tom Phillips to go into execuve session at 9:14 p.m. to discuss an

individual employee’s resignaon pursuant to non-elected personnel excepon under KOMA, and that they

return to open session in the same room at 9:24 p.m. Moon passed 7 to 0. The superintendent and board

clerk also aended.

The meeng reconvened in open session at 9:24 p.m.

Clipper Goodrich moved, seconded by Tom Phillips to go into execuve session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss

potenal ligaon pursuant to non-elected personnel excepon under KOMA, and that they return to open

session in the same room at 9:35 p.m. Moon passed 7 to 0. The superintendent and board clerk also

aended.

The meeng reconvened in open session at 9:35 p.m.

Clinton Lamboe moved, seconded by Jon Deters to go into execuve session at 9:39 p.m. to discuss

informaon in order to prepare for negoaons pursuant to the excepon for employer-employee

negoaons under KOMA, and that they return to open session in the same room at 9:54 p.m. Moon

passed 7 to 0. The superintendent and board clerk also aended.

The meeng reconvened in open session at 9:54 p.m.

Jon Deters moved, seconded by Jim Rudeen, to approve the resignaon of Je Savage as heard track coach

eecve immediately, resignaon of Margo Rudeen as head volleyball coach eecve immediately,

rerement of Connie Convers as guidance counselor eecve the end of the 2017-18 school year and

rerement of Jole Palmer as SPED interrelated teacher eecve the end of the 2017-18 school year.

Moon passed 7 to 0.

Jon Deters moved, seconded by Jim Rudeen, to adjourn the meeng. Moon passed 7 to 0. Meeng ad-

journed at 9:55 p.m.

Respecully submied, Tasha Raine, Board Clerk

Mission Valley Schools

USD #330

Early Childhood Screening

March 15, 2018

 Early Childhood Screenings will be conducted for children ages 3-5 who

reside in the district. Following the screening, if there are suspected delays

in one or more areas listed below further informaon will be given:

 Motor

 Speech/language

 Cognive

 Social-emoonal

 If no suspected delays are present, informaon about possible peer model

slots will be provided

 Poawatomie Wabaunsee Infant Toddler Services will also be available to

screen children from birth to age 3 with suspected developmental delays.

 To schedule an appointment:

 Call: (866) 557-6686 opon 4

Email: bbeck[email protected]g

Each appointment will take 30 minutes to 1 hour

ACT/SAT MVHS school code-----170-965 Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com

(SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online.

ACT INFORMATION

TEST DATE REGULAR DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE PHOTO DEADLINE

April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 23, 2018 April 6, 2018

June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 18, 2018 June 1, 2018

July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 22, 2018 July 6, 2018

ACT without writing — $46.00 ACT with writing—$62.50

SAT INFORMATION SAT Testing dates for 2017-2018:

Test Date Registration Deadline

Mar. 10 Feb. 9, 2018

May 5 April 6

June 2 May 3 SAT without essay---$46.00 SAT with essay---$60.00

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Several local scholarships are available to Mission Valley seniors due to the generosity of area families or organizations. Thank you to each of

these families for providing these opportunities to Mission Valley seniors.

BOB BOWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Application due March 1 $500.00 Scholarship

Scholarship recipient qualifications are as follows:

---Attended Mission Valley for at least 2 years

---Participated in at least one sport and/or activity all four years of high school

---Is a positive role model for other students. This includes being free from legal violations or law enforcement issues.

---Is a positive member of the community. This includes community service such as volunteering, being an active member of an organization that

serves the community, being an active church member, or having a job.

---A senior at Mission Valley planning to graduate in 2018, with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

---Will be enrolled and attending an institution of higher learning for the following school year.

---There are no financial status guidelines or financial need qualifications.

RICHARD JOHNSTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Application due March 1 $500.00 Scholarship

Scholarship recipient qualifications are as follows:

---Attended Mission Valley for at least 2 years

---Participated in at least one sport and/or activity all four years of high school

---Is a positive role model for other students. This includes being free from legal violations or law enforcement issues.

---Is a positive member of the community. This includes community service such as volunteering, being an active member of an organization that

serves the community, being an active church member, or having a job.

---A senior at Mission Valley planning to graduate in 2018, with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

---Will be enrolled and attending an institution of higher learning for the following school year.

---No financial status guidelines or financial need qualifications.

Applications will be available from the Counseling Office.

EMINENCE LODGE NO. 205 SCHOLARSHIP

Applications due March 1 $400.00 Scholarship

Scholarship recipient qualifications are as follows:

--Given first consideration if he/she has a family member that is/was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge of Eskridge and/or

Dover

--Attended Mission Valley for at least 2 years

---Participated in at least one sport and/or activity all four years of high school

---Is a positive role model for other students. This includes being free from legal violations or law enforcement issues.

---Is a positive member of the community. This includes community service such as volunteering, being an active member of an organization that

serves the community, being an active church member, or having a job.

---A senior at Mission Valley planning to graduate in 2018, with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

---Will be enrolled and attending a community college or vocational technical school the following school year.

---No financial status guidelines or financial need qualifications.

LLOYD & EDITH COPENHAFER SCHOLARSHIPS---KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY & WASHBURN UNIVERSITY

Applications due April 1

Two Mission Valley seniors will be awarded a $1000 scholarship---one attending K-State and one attending Washburn University

---These scholarships are in memory of Lloyd & Edith Copenhafer, former residents of the Mission Valley area who pursued post-secondary educa-

tion and wanted to assist local students in that endeavor.

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DOVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 
Applications due April 1 
High school graduates with ties to the Dover community who will be attending any accredited college, university, community college or technical 
college in the Fall of 2018 may apply. Previous Dover Community Foundation scholarship recipients may reapply. Dollar amount of the awards vary-
--multiple applicants will receive an award. Students must maintain a 2.0 gpa in order to receive a renewal. 
 
CAMPUS VISIT DAYS 
 
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY ICHABOD DAYS---Senior     Friday----Jan. 26 
RSVP:  email [email protected] or call 785-670-1030 for details 
 K-STATE SENIOR DAYS---- 
Seniors invited to visit K-State to learn about all the opportunities available to them as a future student.  www.k-state.edu/admissions/seniors. 
 
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY BLACK & GOLD VISIT DAYS 
To register go to emporia.edu/events    620.341.5465    [email protected] 
Friday, Feb. 2, Feb 23,  March 2   Saturday, Feb 10 
 
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY VISIT DAYS 
To register for any of the following visit days, go to www.pittstate.edu/admission/events 
CRIMSON and GOLD DAYS   DATES:   February 8, 19        March 13, 30     April 18 
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE SATURDAY   DATES:  March 3     COST:  $10 fee to attend 
SATURDAY WALKING TOURS   DATES:  February 3    April 21 
 
BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS 
To set up a visit, go to www.gobarton.com.   or call 800/722-6842. 
BETHANY COLLEGE VISIT DAYS 
Senior Preview Days:  January 15
th
, February 19
th
 
Arts, Music, Theatre Audition Days:  February 10
th
 
REGISTER:  www.bethanylb.edu or call 800-826-2281 
STERLING COLLEGE PREVIEW WEEKENDS   February 2-3   February 18-19 
 
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY – CAMPUS VISITS---every weekday 
http://www.admissions.wichita.edu/campusvisit/visitrequest.asp. 
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PERSONALIZED VISITS 
Schedule a personal visit by calling 785-532-1521 at least two weeks in advance to ensure the best day. 
    http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/visit/ 
KANSAS UNIVERSITY 
A visit  to  KU would include an admissions  and  scholarship presentation, walking tour of  KU  with a current  student, tour of student housing, and  
academic appointments (if requested by the student). 
www.admissions.ku.edu/visit   Individual visits must be made online. 
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE 
Make a campus visit to tour classrooms, meet with instructors, and learn more about their programs and 
the enrollment process (call 620/343-4600, ext 2 to set up a campus visit) 
  
DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE KANSAS INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES???  Go to 
www.kscolleges.org for detailed information on the 19 independent colleges and universities in the state of Kansas. 
 
SCHOLARSHIPS 
 
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP 
WHO:  National Honor Society members in good standing 
Details at https://www.nhs.us/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship?SSO=true. 
If interested in applying to see Mrs. Hoelting.                                  DEADLINE:  JANUARY 30, 2018 
  
SCHOLARSHIPEXPERTS.COM SCHOLARSHIPS 
Check out the following scholarship at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships. 
-----I Have A Dream Scholarship, $1,500     We want to know ….what do you dream about?  Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or 
your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.”----Due January 31, 2018 
 

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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP 
JAY B. THIELEN SCHOLARSHIP 
must have been diagnosed with MS or have a parent who has been diagnosed with MS 
Apply online at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Insurance-and-Financial-Information/Financial-Resources/Scholarship-
Program/Scholarship-Program-Information.   DEADLINE:  JANUARY 31, 2018 
AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW AG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:  $1,500 
* minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 
* Plan to pursue a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture or chemical/ electrical/mechanical engineering (a complete list is available on 
the website) 
* you do NOT have to be an FFA member to apply 
Apply at www.FFA.org/scholarships.     DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 1, 2018 
 KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS SCHOLARSHIP   AMOUNT:  $1,000 
* must enroll as a full-time student 
* must enroll for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded 
* must pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair 
* must be a student in good standing with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA 
DEADLINE:  postmarked by FEBRUARY 1, 2018 
  
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION 2018 LEGACY AWARDS 
AMOUNT:  300 $4,000 scholarships will be awarded and are renewable for a total of $4,000 over 4 years 
* must be a child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2015 or a charter 
member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2015.  The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2018. 
* must plan to attend an accredited US American school, college, or university 
* must take the SAT or ACT no later than December 31, 2017. 
Apply at http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm   DEADLINE:   Feb 2, 2018 
DRIVE2LIFE CONTEST AMOUNT:  one $1,000 winner and two $500 winners 
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen death in America.  Create a public service announcement (PSA) to show what teens can do to prevent 
distracted walking. Details at:  http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/?eml=SMP/e/20131030////NRSF//contest/SL2_V1///
&ym_MID=1505052&ym_rid=7769867.   DEADLINE:  postmarked by FEBRUARY 3, 2018 
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION 
General Scholarship information:  http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info 
Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship:  http://www.dar.org/scholarships 
Political Science, History, Government, and Economics Scholarships:  http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/history-etc 
Medical and Nursing Scholarships:  http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships 
Specific Scholarships:  http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/specific-scholarships-0 
American Indian Scholarships:  http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian 
DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 15, 2018 
 
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS 
Listed below are the descriptions of American Legion Scholarships and their due dates.  If you meet the criteria, print an application from the web 
site:  www.ksamlegion.org and click on “Programs”, then “Scholarships”.  Read through all of them; for some of them, you don’t have to have a 
parent/grandparent who is a member of The American Legion! 
DUE FEBRUARY 15 
HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 
TED and NORA ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS 
ALBERT M. LAPPIN SCHOLARSHIP 
.  MUSIC COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP 
ROSEDALE POST 346 SCHOLARSHIP 
CHARLES W. & ANNETTE HILL SCHOLARSHIP 
SHOOTING SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP    
  U.S. “UDIE” GRANT SCHOLARSHIP 
 
THE KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PLANT FACILITIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 
AMOUNT:  three $1,000 scholarships and one $1,000 technical scholarship will be awarded 
*Only children whose parent or legal guardian is actively employed in a K-12 or secondary education  
institution and engaged in a buildings and grounds, food service or transportation position shall be eligible  
for these scholarships. 
*must be graduating from a KS high school planning to attend a KS post-secondary institution 
Applications are available online at http://www.kadpf.org/scholarship.html 
DEADLINE:  Must be postmarked no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2018 
 
 
 

GPACAC SCHOLARSHIP (The Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling)

AMOUNT: three scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000

* must be a May/June 2018 high school graduate from a high school in KANSAS, Oklahoma, or Nebraska

* must have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher

* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

The online application and additional information can be accessed at http://www.gpacac.net/student-submitted-scholarships. submit a 500-word

essay on one of the two topics listed on the web site.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2018

GPACAC PAUL MAX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,000

* must be a May/June 2018 high school graduate from a high school in KANSAS, Oklahoma, or Nebraska

* must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university

* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

* must have a strong community service record of a minimum of 100 hours of service

The online application and additional information can be accessed at http://www.gpacac.net/student-submitted-scholarships. You also have to submit

a 500-word essay on one of the two topics listed on the web site.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2018

WALTER BYERS SCHOLARSHIP (appx. $1,000) Due Februar y 16

---available to high school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties

---applicant must be KS resident at least 4 years

---GPA of at least 3.0

---evidence of financial need required

For additional details and application go to www.thekrcf.org

BILL SPANIOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $500

First priority in awarding will be given to individuals who are seeking a career in Environmental Sciences or a related field.

Information about the scholarship, including an application, can be found at http://www.keha.us/scholarships.htm.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2018

TORTOISE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,000 - $3,000

* Kansas or Missouri resident who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree

* must have started your own business or have a detailed draft of a business plan

* have a minimum GPA of 3.30 and a minimum ACT of 24

Applicants will be judged on demonstrated entrepreneurial success/accomplishments, academic record, extracurricular activity, and anticipated future

potential.

Apply online at www.tortoiseadvisors.com/scholarship.

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2018

WESTAR ENERGY CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT: $3,000 – renewable for 2 years

LINEMAN SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

*must be a Kansas resident

*must be a graduating high school senior or recent high school graduate

*must pursue a degree in Electric Power and Distribution in Kansas

*must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License

*must enroll as a full-time student in a degree program (not required to be enrolled prior to scholarship

award, but must be a full-time student in degree program to receive award)

*must maintain a 2.5 GPA during the degree program

*if 18 years old, must be willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Records Check (drug free with no DUI

convictions)

POWER PLANT OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

*must be a Kansas resident

*must be a graduating high school senior or recent high school graduate

*must pursue a degree in Power Plant Technology in Kansas

*must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License

*must enroll as a full-time student in a degree program (not required to be enrolled prior to scholarship

award, but must be a full-time student in degree program to receive award)

*must maintain a 2.5 GPA during the degree program

Applications available at https://www.westarenergy.com/scholarship-opportunities.

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2018

KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS HERB CLUTTER SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: $500

*must be a current senior who plans to attend a two or four year Kansas college or university as a full-time student

*must plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture

*selection will be based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and career objectives that focus on the field of agriculture

Additional information and the scholarship application are available at http://kswheat.com/growers/500-herb-clutter-scholarship

DEADLINE: they must receive your completed scholarship application packet by MARCH 2, 2018

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SCOTT MECHAM BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARDS 
AMOUNT:  Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB - Metro Omaha/Southwest 
Iowa, Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, South Dakota and The Kansas Plains.  
*must be a current senior 
*must plan to continue education after high school graduation 
*must exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity - humility, courage, compassion and respect for their 
    peers, teachers and community—BBB’s values 
Additional information and the application form are available at http://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/
student-of-integrity-award-scholarships/. DEADLINE:  must be postmarked by MARCH 9, 2018 
RUDD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 
AMOUNT: This is a four-year award designed to pay any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board 
after accounting for all other grants, scholarships, and financial awards for students who have been admitted to and attend either EMPORIA STATE 
UNIVERSITY, FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY, or WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY 
* must be a US citizen who lives in Kansas and who would qualify for in-state tuition 
* must have earned a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher 
* must be graduating from high school in 2018 and plan to enroll full-time in the fall 
* must demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA and being Pell-eligible 
* preference is given for first generation, underrepresented students at each college institution 
Details and the online application can be found at https://www.ruddfoundation.org/college-scholarships. 
DEADLINE:  MIDNIGHT, MARCH 11, 2018 
 
KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 
Applications accepted now through March 15 
--GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS 
Ten $1,000 scholarships to each of the six Regents Universities and Washburn University 
--TECHNICAL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 
Ten $500 scholarships to each Technical College & twenty-five $500 scholarships to any of the 19 Community Colleges 
--LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP 
$1,000 scholarship to any U.S. Accredited University or $500 to any Technical or Community      College 
--CYNTHIA RUTH RUSSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICALLY APPROVED DISABILITIES 
$5,000 in scholarship funds available to one or more available to one of the Regents Universities or Washburn University 
Go to KansasMasonic.Foundation/programs/Kansas-Masonic-Foundation-scholarships for details 
 
SPIRIT OF ANNE FRANK SCHOLARSHIP 
**must exhibit extraordinary leadership in their schools and communities and a meaningful effort to address issues of social justice. This interest and 
involvement should be exhibited by a student spearheading organizations, programs or events that address issues of intolerance, prejudice and injus-
tice in their communities. 
**must attend a four-year college in the fall of 2018 
**must exhibit extraordinary leadership in your school and/or community and a meaningful effort to address issues of social justice. This interest and 
involvement should be exhibited by spearheading organizations, programs or events that address issues of intolerance, prejudice and injustice in your 
community. 
Additional information and the online submission form can be found at https://annefrankcenter.submittable.com/submit/105035/spirit-of-anne-frank-
scholarship-award-2018. 
DEADLINE:  MARCH 16, 2018 
 
GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SYMPOSIUM (GAAS) STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 
*Must be a high school senior 
Scholarships are available for full time students attending a US or Canadian college or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary school for automotive, 
heavy duty or collision repair technicians. 
More information and an online application are available at www.automotivescholarships.com. 
DEADLINE:  MARCH 31, 2018 
 
YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST 
AMOUNT:  state winners competes for national awards totaling $21,000 
Art entry must be on paper or canvas.  Water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil may be used.  DIGITAL 
ART IS NOT ACCEPTED. 
Additional details and an entry form are available https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/ 
DEADLINE:  mail your entry to Ladies Auxiliary VFW #1650, 3110 Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604 by MARCH 31, 2018. 
 
ASPIRING NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:  $1,000 
*academic excellence, particularly in science and math 
*have a passion for the nursing professions and the overall field of healthcare 
*be a current high school senior who plans to pursue a college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN/ADN/ and BSN programs 
Additional information and the application are available at http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2018-aspiring-nurse-scholarship 
DEADLINE:  AUGUST 31, 2018 
 
**************SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIFIC COLLEGES************** 
ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS-IN-AID 
Go to www.allencc.edu  ---click on Paying for College-----Instructional Scholarships & Grants-In-Aid---Scholarships & then see a description & 
requirements of scholarships available 

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BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Scholarships will be offered to students working as Athletic Trainers while pursuing Sports Medicine 
www.BartonSports.com/SportsMed   
BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS AUDITIONS 
AMOUNT:  full in-state tuition and book scholarships 
GENRE:  music, theatre, dance, and mass communications 
WHEN:  February 9
th
 and 10
th
 are the dates for Visual Arts; March 2
nd
 and 3
rd
 are the dates for all the other genres You MUST register online at 
www.butlercc.edu/facscholarships. 
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.  They are also available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1AIwt2og4l3ccfRy4rokjzMmrpF7Lh75kBM2F-i8KyYc/viewform?fbzx=-2312775893941795445. DEADLINE:  MARCH 1, 2017 
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSIC AND THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS 
for Band, orchestra, and choir members AUDITION DATES:  March 3
rd
 and 10
th
 
Information is available at www.fhsu.edu/music-and-theatre/scholarships/ 
DEADLINE:  check the web site to see what materials are needed to be sent in; the deadline is one week before the audition! 
 
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FREE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP 
AMOUNT:  free tuition CRITERIA:  must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 
For more information, call 620/223-2700, ext 3510 
 
KSU PHI KAPPA THETA MAN OF FAITH SCHOLARSHIP 
AMOUNT:  one $1,000 and two $500 scholarships awarded 
WHO:  Males only!  You do NOT have to pledge to the fraternity to be offered one of the scholarships 
Information and the scholarship application are available at http://ksuphikaps.com/mof. 
DEADLINE:  must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 6, 2018 
 
KU J. L. CLELAND GLBT NON-DISCRIMINATION SCHOLARSHIP 
AMOUNT:  $7,500 per year for four years 
CRITERIA * prefer ence for r ur al Kansas high school students who are incoming fr eshmen  
* preference for students intending to major in education 
Apply at http://affordability.ku.edu/scholarships/jlcleland DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 1, 2018 
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 
Hixson Opportunity Awards February 1 
---established to provide opportunity for students to attend KU who would otherwise not be able to because of 
significant personal challenges and financial hardship 
---opportunity to receive up to $21,000 for entire educational expenses (4 years) 
Hixson Opportunity Awards 
KU’s Pell Advantage 
---have at least a 3.25 GPA & 22 ACT or 1020 SAT 
---Pell Grant eligible 
Pell Advantage will cover tuition and campus fees (excludes course fees) for 15 credit hours/semester for four years 
through a combination of federal, state and institutional aid sources. 
KU Pell Advantage 
J.L. Cleland GLBT Non-discrimination Scholarship due March 1 
The Cleland Scholarship was established to help eliminate hatred, violence, and bigotry against GLBT 
persons Scholarship provides financing for the college education of incoming freshman at KU who have 
experienced discrimination, bullying, and/or violence based o the belief, real or perceived, that said students are 
GLBT or for students who have exhibited support for GLBT persons. 
Preference given to: rural Kansas high school student, incoming freshman, students intending to major  in education.  J. L. Cleland GLBT Non-
discrimination Scholarship | Financial Aid ... 
TABOR COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 
AMOUNT:  four $20,000 scholarships 
* minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30  and ACT Composite of 23 
* demonstrate integrity and leadership qualities * have a desire to make a positive impact in the world 
DEADLINE: Apply online at https://tabor.edu/about/president/presidential-leadership-program/  by JANUARY 28, 2018 
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:  $1,000 
1. Schedule a campus visit during February 
2. Snap a selfie with a student ambassador, scheduled faculty or admissions staff member 
3. Upload to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram tagged #VisitWashburn 
Details are available at http://www.washburn.edu/admissions/visit-washburn-scholarship.html 

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Applies to programs at the following nine institutions:

Clarkson University University of Cincinnati

Drexel University University of Massachusetts Lowell

Merrimack College University of Toledo

Rochester Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology

State University of New York Oswego

160 merit scholarships, totaling $4.2 Million will be awarded this year. Go to www.waceinc.org for details.

Application deadlines range from January 15 to February 15.

EVENTS

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ACT WORKSHOPS

WHEN: Saturday, February 3

– on the KSU Polytechnic campus in Salina

Saturday, March 3

- on the KSU- Olathe campus

Friday, June 1

- on the KSU-Olathe campus

Saturday, June 2

on the KSU – Manhattan campus

COST: $50 per student and $15 per parent or guest (There is a special program for parents to attend!)

WHY: designed for first-time test-takers or for those who want to improve their scores. This workshop will give you all you need to know about

doing your best on the test. You’ll participate in a practice test that shows what to expect, hear the instructions exactly the way you’ll hear them in

the real exam, work to time limits, and learn when to speed on to the next test question. You will also learn relaxation techniques so you don’t clam

up on test day.

Register online at www.k-state.edu/admissions/act. Registration closes 72 business hours before the event or when it fills to capacity; whichever

comes first!

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-------LEADING THE WAY program

A summer semester Connecting Across Topics learning community designed to help new students learn leadership and college student suc-

cess skills. This program is open to 22 students and comes with a $1000scholarship for each participant to help offset potential costs. You’ll

earn 7 credits toward your degree at K-State. Completed application due by March 30, 2018l

QUESTIONS: kstatefirst@k-state.edu or call 785-532-1501

EXCELLENT RESOURCES/PROGRAMS

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) has a tool on their website to help students match potential majors to Kansas colleges and universi-

ties. Check it out at www.kansasregents.org; click on “academic affairs” at the top. Then click on “program search”. Put in your potential

major, click search, and it will list the Kansas colleges, type of degree available, and hours needed to get the degree.

On the same site under the “academic affairs” tab at the top, there is a link for “Transfer and Articulation”. Click on it; scroll down to the

Complete Course System Matrix. All of the classes listed on matrix will transfer to other Kansas colleges and universities. Excellent resource!

************************************************************************************************************************

POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES:

NCAA: register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school

transcript. Please use code 9999 when you register for the ACT.

NAIA: register with NAIA at www.playnaia.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school tran-

script. Please use code 9876 when you register to take the ACT.

JUNIORS

2018 FreeState Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Essay Contest----open to juniors whose parents/guardians receive electric service from freeState

Electric Cooperative and live in the service Territory.

Washington DC Tour-----June 7-14, 2018

Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, CO-----July 13-19, 2018

Application due by 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2018

AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE OF KANSAS----June 3-8

Additional information---kansasboysstate.org or 866-241-9920

LOW-INCOME UTILITY ASSISTANCE

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded ulity assistance program. The applicaon period

begins January 16, 2018 and ends March 31, 2018. The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) helps eligible house-

holds pay a poron of their home energy costs by providing a one-me per year benet.

To qualify for LIEAP, applicants must be living at the address, be personally responsible for the heang and cooling costs, and

have a combined gross income that does not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level (see chart below).

Maximum Gross Monthly Income (before taxes)

1 person $1,307

2 people $1,760

3 people $2,213

4 people $2,665

5 people $3,118

6 people $3,571

7 people $4,024

** add $453 for each addional person**

Applicaons are available online at oapub1.dcf.ks.gov

Applicaons are also available at Community Health Ministry in Alma or Wamego. We can also assist you in lling out the

applicaon.

You will need ulity account numbers, proof of income and social security numbers for all members of the household.

For more informaon please contact Community Health Ministry

Alma 785-321-9600 Wamego 785-456-7872

CONGRATULATIONS!

MISSION VALLEY JR. HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL

2017-18

Honor Rolls are issued from the principal's office each semester. For the "Superintendent’s Honor Roll", a student must make all

"A's" (a 4.0 average); for the "Principal’s Honor Roll", a student must have a 3.5 to 3.9 average, with no grade lower than a C; for

the Honor Roll a student must have 3.0 – 3.49, with no grade lower than a C. Students must be enrolled in at least 5 subjects to

qualify for any of the honor rolls. At this time, we are pleased to announce 8 students made the “Superintendent’s Honor Roll”, 25

students made the “Principal’s Honor Roll” and 26 made the regular Honor Roll.

SUPERINTENDENT’S HONOR ROLL: First Semester

GRADE – Dayton Area, Brandon Jones, Alexa McGann, Carley Wagner

GRADE – Morgan Campbell, Haylie Fruits, Corbett Hinck, Alexis Studebaker

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: First Semester

GRADE – Haley Atwood, Lydia Beasterfeld, Rya Benson, Aidan Boline, Tori Broadbent, Joel Deters, Jonathen Grame,

Karlyn Gustin, Colbey Hinck, Dalton Holthaus, Katie Little, Ashton Lowe, Keaton Marcotte, Brenton Roberts, Caylie

VanMeter, Anthony White, Cade Willard

GRADE – Will Bassett, Emma Bevitt, Brianna Elizondo, Paige Martin, Mick Quinn, Tanner Thomas, Morgan

Tomlinson, Shiloh Snyder

HONOR ROLL: First Semester

GRADE – Joseph Aldape, Karly Byrne, Christopher Cain, Jaycie Calvaruzo, Katherine Greenwald, Hope

Halverson, Brooke Roberts, Lane Seastrom, Sarah Wayman, Isaiah Wilson

GRADE – Erika Atwood, Jacob Bridgman, Clayton Craig, Emma Durkes, Gabriel Flores, Aidan Hewes, Trey

McGinley, Lorraine Melton, Lea Parker, Norah Parker, Devin Parks, Alfonso Rubio III, DeAnna Smith, Kyler

Stephenson, Carley Turnbull, Victor Vargas

CONGRATULATIONS!

MISSION VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL – 2017-18

Honor Rolls are issued from the principal's office each semester. For the "Superintendent’s Honor Roll", a student

must make all "A's" (a 4.0 average); for the "Principal’s Honor Roll", a student must have a 3.5 to 3.9 average, with

no grade lower than a C; for the Honor Roll a student must have 3.0 – 3.49, with no grade lower than a C. Students

must be enrolled in at least 5 subjects to qualify for any of the honor rolls. At this time, we are pleased to announce

13 students made the “Superintendent’s Honor Roll”, 62 students made the “Principal’s Honor Roll” and 44 made

the regular Honor Roll.

SUPERINTENDENT’S HONOR ROLL: First Semester

SENIORS: J acob Mosher

JUNIORS: Dalton Dayhoff, Brandon Hittle, Baylee Lowe

SOPHOMORES: Gr ace Deters, Emma Gustin, Mar anda Kealy, Danielle Stufflebean, Maddie Widau

FRESHMEN: Megan Deter s, Ashlyn Fast, Hannah Foster, Paige Sims

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: First Semester

SENIORS: Kyle Atwood, Mallory Benortham, Clay Binkley, Cheyenne Bishop, Sarah Bond, Emma Boyd,

Logan Brown, Cade Clark, Payton Enzbrenner, Christopher Gleason, Cody Kealy, Mateo Lisk, Madison Porter, Dan

Richter, Blake Roberts, Cassi Spoon

JUNIORS: Lizzy Anderson, Brent Coats, Br anden Cor pening, Br itton Gillham, Cailin Grame, Caleb Hinck,

Tyler Kelly, Cameron McGann, Chase Meyer, Trevor Moore, Parker Meyers, Chase Parks, Christen Rademacher,

Kylee Rilinger, Paula Taylor, Sarah Tennison, Hope Thomas

SOPHOMORES: Raeanne Atwood, Sydney Gleason, Racquel Hancock, Shelby Kesler, Br ooke Long, Hope

Martin, Alex Pickett, Gracie Price, Keaton Shives, Brooke Wines

FRESHMEN: Tyler Coursen, J ustice Dunbar, Elijah Elliott, Tatiana Halupa, Mar y Hutton, Kinley J ones,

Nellie Kaner, Allie Linhart, Ashton McGinley, Jack Mills, Mackenzie Murray, Nolan Parker, Cadin Roberts, Doyonna

Robinson, Ben Rudeen, McKenzie Shives, Edwyne Smith, Beau Throckmorton, Mackenzie Widau

HONOR ROLL: First Semester

SENIORS: T.J. Borsdor f, Caleb Coble, Garrett Falk, Lauren Falk, Raina Flud, Hunter Fry, Rachel Halupa,

Jacob Kelly, Talia Lira, Faith Martin, Shelby Shuler, Tanner Walker

JUNIORS: Brogan Ar ea, Kylie Hill, C.J. J ones, Keith Jones, Par ker Linhart, Daylee Logan, Adam McGinley,

Tanner Metzger, Gage Wendland, Ethan Willsey

SOPHOMORES: Abi Blindt, Will Blythe, Sabrina Hite, Ashley McCar ley, Madison Metzger, J esse Pate,

Wyatt Rademacher, Raven Sage, McKenzie Wainwright, Jonathan Woodyard

FRESHMEN: Angela Akerstrom, Katelyn Br idgman, Rodney Coyle, Kar lee Godfr ey, Tyler Higgins,

Savannah Johnston, Levi Jones, Dawson Logan, Dayton Logan, Tatum McMart, Austin McGonnell, Matt Shults,

James Williams

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS!!!

Mission Valley PTO collects Box Tops to earn money for our school!

Please be sure to cut, save, & send any Box Tops to school with your child. They can turn them into the school oce anyme

throughout the year. Also, don’t forget to ask your neighbors, grandparents & relaves to save them for you!

We appreciate your support to the Mission Valley K-12 PTO!

Providing Services and Supports to Children with Developmen-

tal Delays and Their Families

Have you ever wondered if your child plays like other children her age?

Have you felt like your toddler’s behavior is getting out of control?

Does your child get frustrated when you can’t understand him?

Infant Toddler Services, also known as Tiny-K, provides services to Infants and Toddlers with developmen-

tal delays and their families. Your local program employs early interventionists with backgrounds in Early

Childhood Special Education, Speech/Language Pathology, and Physical Therapy & Occupational Thera-

py. We are available to answer questions about your child’s development, conduct developmental evalu-

ations, and if a developmental delay exists, provide ongoing support and assistance. All services through

this program are provided at no cost to families.

The first three years of life are so important to your child’s later development.

Early experiences matter!

Please contact us with your questions…

POTTAWATOMIE/WABAUNSEE

INFANT-TODDLER SERVICES

(785) 456-7366

[email protected]

2018

LOCATION: Mission Valley High School

Type: Internet-assisted Hunter Ed Course

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018

Contact: Bruce Schlesener Elvin VanMeter

Phone: (785)256-6652 (785)449-2607

Email: [email protected]

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Class Description: This is a two part class.

Complete the online hunter education course.

Attend the Field Day and Testing Session.

Students must pre-register by 3-10-18. Class is limited to 40 students.

In order to receive four hours credit (of the 10 hour minimum required by law) all students will be tested over the Internet course material. This

test will be administered at the beginning of the Field Day. A passing score of 22 correct answers out of 25 questions is required to proceed

with the rest of the course. Students failing to achieve the minimum score of 22 will be dismissed from the class.

Students should wear appropriate clothing for the outside Field Day and Shooting Activities.

**Lunch will be donated by the MV FFA or you’re welcome to bring your own.

hps://programs.ksoutdoors.com/prg/Programs/Hunter-Educaon-Cercaon

The 2017 1st semester went very fast for our FFA chapter. We had many acvies throughout the semester, and we are looking forward to an even busier

spring semester. We started the semester with our FFA Ocer Retreat this summer. Twelve FFA members traveled to Overland Park for the 2-day retreat

where they planned out the Program of Acvies and toured the John Deere organizaon and sales departments. To get the school year started o right,

we held our annual corn fry. We had over 150 people aend and play in the annual parent/alumni versus member soball game.

September was career development preparaon month, with 35 FFA members aending their 1st East Central District FFA event with the ECD Greenhand

Conference. During September, we also hosted the annual Homecoming Tailgate. The tailgate served over 200 people, making it one of our biggest

fundraisers for the year. A huge thanks to the Tom Phillips family for smoking the pulled pork, and to all of our FFA members who donated desserts, chips

and salads to help make this a success.

During the Sundays in October, we held our annual FFA Turkey Shoots. These weekly trap shoots were extremely well aended, with both FFA members,

their families and many community members in aendance. Adam McGinley won the $50 drawing for aending all 4 Sundays, but chose to donate it

back to the FFA. During October, we also began our annual Fruit Sales, and 7 FFA members traveled to Naonal FFA Convenon. This year, we had TWO

teams compete at the naonal level. This was very excing for our chapter. The Naonal Forestry team placed in the Bronze division, with the team

members of Brent Coats, Caleb Hinck, Brandon Hile and Hope Thomas. The Naonal Markeng team also placed in the bronze division, with team

members of Grace Deters, Emma Gusn and Keaton Shives. Both of these career development events are not oered at the district or state level in

Kansas, so we are very proud of how these members did at the naonal level.

November brought the ECD Leadership School to MVHS on Friday, November 10th. The Mission Valley FFA members not only hosted this event,

but also competed in leadership school. We had an excellent day, leaving with excellent results.

 Chapter Results--1st Overall in Chapter Leadership School, 1st in Parliamentary procedure, 2nd in ritual, Rachel Halupa named Master Ritual

Vice President and Emma Gusn named Master Ritual Treasurer. Both parlaw and ritual qualied for state compeon.

 Greenhand Results--1st in Overall Greenhand Leadership School, 1st in Parliamentary procedure, 2nd in Leadership Informaon, 3rd in

Ritual. Paige Sims named Master Ritual Vice President. The parlaw team qualied for state compeon.

Congratulaons to all of the FFA members on an outstanding day!

During November we hosted our 4th annual FFA Turkey Trot 5k. We raised $300, which was divided equally between the community. The

Kansas Corn Associaon observed two lesson during our PDS visits from Kansas State University. During these lessons, students learned about

how Ethanol was a much cleaner burning fuel. The FFA shared these posts on social media and WON the #herebythecorn contest. We received a

$100 check from Kansas Corn for winning this contest.

December brought fruit sales delivery, with FFA members unloading and sorng over 2000 items.

Top Fruit sellers are: Rob Phillips-1st, Raven Sage-2nd, Garre Falk-3rd and Caleb Hink-4th.

We had 14 FFA members sell over 40 items and will be aending a rewards trip this spring. The 1st week in January, the FFA ocers met for a

Christmas party and spring planning meeng at Mrs. Hoelng’s house. They spent the aernoon evaluang 1st semester and seng goals for the

future. As we move into our busy spring semester, we would like to thank our community for your connued support of our FFA chapter and we

look forward to seeing you this spring.

Upcoming FFA Acvies:

January 24th--Ag Sales and Public Speaking @ Lawrence

Feb 6th--Agribusiness Management, Poultry Judging, Vet Science CDEs @ Paola

Feb 14th--Ag Communicaon and Meat Judging CDEs @ Oawa

Feb 19th--Fruit Sales Reward Trip

Feb 19th-24th--Naonal FFA Week

Mission Valley FFA

Annual Community Appreciaon Breakfast

Purpose of the Breakfast: The FFA would like to show their appreciation for the support of our

communities, parents, faculty and staff.

Who Is Invited: Everyone is welcome!

When: Fr iday March 2 at 6:30-8:30 a.m.

Where: In the Mission Valley Ag Building

Menu: Come join us for pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and

juice.

Feb 23rd--KC Farm Show Tour

March 2nd--FFA Community Breakfast 6-8 a.m.

March 7th--FFA Community Blood Drive 11-7p.m.

March 11th--FFA Labor Aucon and SAE Fair 4-6 p.m.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2nd

HS Wrestling

B’game Dual

Invitation @

B’game 4 pm

10th

HS Wrestling @

Chase County

9:30 am

14th

FFA Meat Judging

@ Ottawa

Elementary

Valentine Parties @

MV 2;45 pm

14th (Cont.)

Booster Club Mtg.

@ MV 6:30 pm

After Prom Mtg. @

MV 7 pm

HS Scholars Bowl

Regional @ Perry-

Lecompton

HS Wrestling Tri—

V/JV @ MV 5 pm

HS B&G BB @

Blue Rapids-

Valley Heights

4:45 pm

HS JV Boys BB

Tournament @

Burlingame 9 am

4 5

NO SCHOOL

JH Quiz Bowl @

Lyndon 4:30 pm

FFA Poultry

Judging @ Paola

HS B&G BB @

Alma-Wabaunsee

4:45 pm

Star Events @

Riley County

Booster Club

Mtg. @ MV 6 pm

JH Band FHJL

Band Festival @

ESU-Emporia

Royalty of Courts @

HS B&G BB Vs.

Marais des Cygnes

Valley 4:45 pm

10*

HS Scholars Bowl

State—TBA

HS Girls Wrestling

State @ McPherson

MV Dance Clinic

@ MV 1:30 pm

12 JH Quiz

Bowl @ North Lyon

County 4:30 pm

Board of Education

Mtg. @ District

Office 7 pm

HS B&G BB Vs.

Burlingame

4:45 pm

14* 15

JH Wrestling @

Herington 4 pm

HS B&G BB Vs.

Rural Vista

4:45 pm

18 19*

NO SCHOOL

JH/HS Site Council

KESA Training

JH Wrestling @

Council Grove

4 pm

21 22 23 24

25 26 *

Spring Sports

Practice Begins

JH Wrestling MV

Quad @ MV 4 pm

28*

Elementary

Alternative Day/

Body Venue @ MV

19th

JH Wrestling

Herington Quad

@ Herington

4 pm

26th

JH Quiz Bowl @

West Franklin

4:30 pm

28th

FFA Ag

Mechanics @

Louisburg

HS Wrestling Regional @ Silver Lake

HS Wrestling State @ Hays (FHSU)

HS B&G BB—Sub-State @ Silver Lake

Mission Valley USD #330

511 E. 2nd Ave.

P.O. Box 158

Eskridge, KS 66423