Pike Valley USD 426

May 14th is Preschool Roundup for Pike Valley Elementary at 6:00pm. If you are a current student, you don't need to attend. The PV Preschool Promotion is at 7:00pm also on the 14th.

Subject: FFA Pals TONIGHT  Tonight's FFA Pals event at 5:00pm has been moved to the elementary gym in Courtland. We will have burgers, chips, cookies and water. All pals are encouraged to wear their tie-dye shirts. The event will conclude around 6:30pm. Please text Mrs.Carlgren if you have any questions or scheduling conflicts. Katie Carlgren Agriculture Education Instructor & FFA Advisor

Due to the forecast of inclement weather this afternoon, there will be no after school activities at Pike Valley today.

FFFA students will not be attending the FFA Greenhand Ag Mechanics scheduled for Monday May 6th, leaving at 7:30am due to forecasted severe weather.

Parents, Below is information for Thursday, May 2nd. PV Kindergarten Roundup in the cafeteria at 6:00pm-6:15pm PV Elementary Concert Meeting and Concert Times PreK starts at 6:30-Be in the classroom at 6:15pm K-2 needs to be in classrooms by 6:25pm. Concert time 6:40pm-6:55pm 3rd-4th grades meet in the flex room at 6:45pm. Concert Time: 7:00pm-7:20pm 5th-6th grades meet in Music room by 7:15pm Concert Time-7:30pm-8:00pm

We have had some families inquire on whether we would consider a 4-day school week. We would like to get some feedback from our Pike Valley Families to help us gauge any possible interest in this moving forward. Please complete the following survey. This survey will close on May 6th. https://forms.gle/JZmRc1dqocrxMKo9A

Parents and Community: Pike Valley Elementary is having the Kindergarten Roundup at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 2nd before the PV Elementary Concert in the PV Elementary Cafeteria. Thank you

Parents, There IS track practice today after school. Thank you, Coach B

No junior high track practice today. There will be high track school practice today.

Junior High Track scheduled for today at Belleville has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for May 6th same place and same time.

Reminder: No mandatory track practice for junior high or high school today.

Reminder: Junior High track hosted by Southern Cloud at Beloit track tomorrow will leave Scandia at 7:00 am and leave Courtland at 7:15 am. Students will need to take a lunch for tomorrow's track meet.

Due on Wednesday 4/24/2024 https://forms.gle/P9uHotMz5cMdypKD8 Pike Valley Schools will be having a summer camp for grades K-8 (grade your child will be next school year, fall of 2024). It will be 8:30am-Noon the weeks of May 28th-May31st (Tues-Fri), June 3rd-6th (Mon-Thurs), June 10th-13th (Mon-Thurs), and June 17th-20th (Mon-Thurs). The focus will be writing, reading, math, technology, science, engineering, and art. 5th Grade-8th Grade will be working with the LEAPES Program through Kansas State University. They will be using drones, computer science, aerospace, artificial intelligence, & robots. Summer Exploration 2024 will be in Courtland. We will bus kids from the park in Scandia to and from Courtland each day. Buses will leave Scandia at 8:15am and dropoff at 12:15pm. If you are interested please fill out the following survey. Due on Wednesday 4/24/2024

Pike Valley Schools will be having a summer camp for grades K-8 (grade your child will be next school year, fall of 2024). It will be 8:30am-Noon the weeks of May 28th-May31st (Tues-Fri), June 3rd-6th (Mon-Thurs), June 10th-13th (Mon-Thurs), and June 17th-20th (Mon-Thurs). The focus will be writing, reading, math, technology, science, engineering, and art. 5th Grade-8th Grade will be working with the LEAPES Program through Kansas State University. They will be using drones, computer science, aerospace, artificial intelligence, & robots. Summer Exploration 2024 will be in Courtland. We will bus kids from the park in Scandia to and from Courtland each day. Buses will leave Scandia at 8:15am and dropoff at 12:15pm. If you are interested please fill out the following survey. https://forms.gle/VNYUMqduscD9eRoy9

This coming Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm Pike Valley will host the HS organization awards night for NHS, FBLA, STUCO, Art Society, and KAYS. The NHS Induction ceremony will be held that evening also. Each family is asked to bring a dessert. High School Track and Golf Athletic Awards banquet will be moved to Friday, May 17th.

2024 Pike Valley Prom will be this Saturday, April 13th. There will be a promenade at 6:00 pm at the Norway gym. Prom meal and dance will follow. Parents and community members are asked not to park in the Norway school yard.

The Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) provides qualifying parents and guardians with a $1,000 award per eligible student to pay for a variety of educational goods and services that promote learning! Kansas families are invited to apply for these funds at www.keep.ks.gov There is no cost to apply or to participate in the program, and multiple students per household can enroll. Students may use KEEP funds for things like: Camps for subjects related to academic/school curriculum Language classes Instrument and vocal lessons, including instrument purchase or rental Tutoring services Curriculum materials, school supplies, and various technology Would you consider encouraging your PTA, school-sponsored camps, tutors, and others on campus to learn more about the program and apply? Curious about joining the KEEP Marketplace? Join a live, interactive Q&A session with a KEEP team member to learn more and get your questions answered! Schedule Here With gratitude, KEEP Outreach Team https://hubs.ly/Q02rT1WF0 https://hubs.ly/Q02rT1WD0

Just a reminder we have an in-service on April 24th and we DO have school on Monday, April 1st. Had some questions about Monday after Easter. Thank you

Due to poor road conditions and forecasted inclement weather, Pike Valley will have a 2 hour late start for Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26th. No morning preschool or breakfast. Stay safe and take care.

Parents, We have a wonderful opportunity today for our kids. They will be attending the Camfel Productions brought to our community by Pivotal Health and Wellness. The assembly will be at the PV HS/JH. It's a great character education moment. Thank you Pivotal Health and Wellness. Here is the schedule. K-2th Grade - 8:45-9:15 3-5th Grade - 9:20-9:50 6-8 Grade - 10:00-10:45 9-12th Grade - 10:45-11:30