Good Morning!
Pike Valley JH Girls will play Thursday at Mankato in the third round of the PTL Tournament. The bus will depart Scandia at 3:10 p.m. and Courtland at 3:20 p.m. The 6th-8th JH basketball boys may ride the bus to the game with the girls' team as long as they have a note from parents by Thursday morning to the students' respective school office. There will be a game on Saturday. They may also ride the bus if they wish. TBD
PV USD 426 is going to have fun with the week leading up to the Superbowl. Please see the attached flyer or Facebook, etc. for information on the days and dress.
Wednesday 1/29/2025
Pike Valley Schools will be having an early release at 12:30pm on Wednesday 1/29/25. We are hosting a scholars bowl at PVHS. We won’t have afternoon preschool. Kansas Day Presentations, by the 8th grade class, will be in the morning from 9am-11:00am at PV Elementary.
Pike Valley 426 will be starting on time for January 8, 2025. Please take your time and be safe. Thank you and we're excited to see the kids again!
Good afternoon,
Due to the poor road conditions from the winter storm, there will be NO school or after-school activities at Pike Valley Schools tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th. Stay safe and stay warm.
Good afternoon,
Due to the inclement weather, there will be NO school or after-school activities at Pike Valley Schools tomorrow, Monday, January 6th. Stay safe and warm.
****Please be here 15 minutes before concert time. ****
Concert Times for PV Elementary Christmas Concert
6:30pm PK-2nd Grade
6:50pm 3rd-4th Grade
7:10pm 5th-6th Grade
Pike Valley Community:
We love to have as many fans as possible at each ball game. When you bring your kids, please keep an eye on them. Encourage them to watch the game and cheer loud and proud. We had numerous kids going down the halls, running in the concession stand, and messing around in the bathrooms. Please keep an eye on them. Thank you,
Pike Valley
Update:
There will be no JV girls with lack of numbers for Thunder Ridge tonight. JV Boys will start at 4:00. Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys will follow.
Pike Valley Elementary Christmas Program
December 12th
Concert Times
6:30pm PK-2nd Grade
6:50pm 3rd-4th Grade
7:10pm 5th-6th Grade
Pike Valley Elementary is looking for a preschool para. If you are interested please call the elementary school at 785-374-4221 or email Mr. Gritten at mgritten@pikevalley.com to schedule an interview.
Pike Valley Elementary is looking for a library aide. If you are interested please call the elementary school at 785-374-4221 or email Mr. Gritten at mgritten@pikevalley.com to schedule an interview.
Thank you,
An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity
“Community Partners Striving for Excellence”
Pike Valley Community: Thursday, November 14th, Pike Valley Schools will not have school. We are taking this time to allow our families and staff to attend Mrs. Julie Bolte’s funeral in Jewell at 10:00am. We will reschedule the junior high basketball game at Lincoln. The Math Olympics and Kays Regional Event will go on as scheduled for students who choose to attend. Thank you for your understanding at this time.
Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Education Commissioner, will be at Pike Valley Elementary on November 11th at 1:00pm. Dr. Watson is presenting the Pike Valley School District with the Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction. Only 7 school districts in the state won this award. The public is welcome to come to this event.
Good morning 8th graders and parents! Please remember that tomorrow you will be doing your 8th grade presidential election with Mr Joonas. Bring dress up clothes and practice ! Have a great day!
USD 426 is taking applications for a High School Science Teacher Apprenticeship position. Please fill out a certified application on our website and return to the District Office by Monday, November 18, 2024.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Superintendent Steve Joonas at steve.joonas@pikevalley.com or 785-335-2206.
Mon. 10/28 : Decade Day - dress up in clothes from your favorite decade so you can remember "say not to drugs no matter your age!"
Tues. 10/29 : Twinning Tuesday! - Find a staff or student to be your twin for the day! "Double up against drugs & bullying?"
Wed. 10/30 : Wacky Wednesday - "Drugs are Wack" wear your crazy socks, hair, and clothes for the day!
Thurs. 10/31 : Halloween Costume! - "Drugs are a Nightmare" wear your costume! Please remember no masks, face paint, or weapons!
Fri. 11/1 : Rally in Red - See how much red you can wear head to toe!
PV Families,
Just a reminder that Grandparents'/Friends' Day is tomorrow, October 24th from 8:30am-1:00pm. The book fair will also be open until 8:00pm tomorrow during parent-teacher conferences.
October 18th, 2024
Dear Parents,
The students of Pike Valley Elementary (Kindergarten-6th Grade) have been asked to participate in the 2024 Homecoming activities on Friday, October 18th. All of our students will be bussed over to Scandia to participate in the parade that is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the parade all the students will be bussed up to the high school to attend the homecoming assembly.
****THE PEP RALLY WILL BE OVER AROUND 3:00PM****
***Routes will start running about 3:00PM***
When the pep rally has concluded, parents who wish to take their children with them will need to sign out with the classroom teacher. This is important, so that we can keep track of where all students are supposed to go at the conclusion of the school day.
Courtland students will be bussed back over to the grade school at the conclusion of the day. The route busses will be loaded from the high school and all routes will begin from Scandia.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please call the school at 785-374-4221.
Sincerely,
Mr.Gritten, Principal
Pike Valley Elementary
Courtland, KS 66939
Pike Valley Homecoming is next week, October 14-18. We are cheering for the Panthers to "Wrangle up a Win" against the Longhorns. Here are the spirit week theme days for junior high and high school culminating in the Homecoming Parade on Friday at 1 pm, pep assembly at the jh/hs at 1:30pm, and the football game on Friday night at 7pm.
Monday - PJ Day
Tuesday - Disney Day
Wednesday- Country vs. Country Club
Thursday -Teacher Day
Friday - Spirit Day
Parents,
This is a reminder that Pike Valley USD 426 has an early out today, 10/11/2024, for the end of the quarter. PVJH/HS gets out at noon and the PV Elementary gets out at 12:30pm after lunch. Buses will run accordingly. Thank you,