ThE MuStAnG MeSsEnGeR

• For the many "hats" they wear in a day(teach, coach, sponsor, nurse, advocate, counselor)
• Thank them for their support and dedication to students and our community
• Thank them for their encouragement and creativity in our learning environment
• For their commitment to helping with students' plans past high school
• For being a role model for our students and for each other

The sophomores took part in a Masquerade Ball in English on Tuesday November 28. The activity was in conjunction with reading "The Masque of the Red Death" written by Edgar Allan Poe. The students created their own masks, dressed up, and even learned how to do the waltz. The students also enjoyed snacks, punch and review games of the story.

A partridge in a cottonwood tree

2 Kansas pheasants

3 prairie chickens

4 Meadowlarks

5 golden ears

6 chickens-a-laying

7 bass a swimming

8 farmers a milking

9 squares a dancing

10 jayhawks leaping

11 wildcats winning

12 windmills turning

Then his class sang their version to the Junior High at lunch on Monday

"Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide-open heart that thinks of others first."

Tyrel Wagner, senior at VH, along with Max Blaske, alumni of VH, commentated together at the VH vs. Marysville basketball game, in Marysville, on Tuesday night. What a great experience from one VH student to another.

Lots of exciting projects happening in the art room! Advanced and intermediate art students have been wood painting, wood burning, and building with clay.(Above, students work on their coil pots. Below, Jay Esslinger works on his finished product)

Yesterday, Agriscience and Welding students visited Titan Trailer Manufacturing. Students got to see the step by step process of trailers being built from parts to complete, painted trailers. They also got some awesome advice on the importance of communication, work ethic and responsibility in the workplace setting.

This was an awesome tour and we left with an awesome message!

Two staff members were given a peppermint before school started. Staff could ask their co-workers,"do you have a peppermint in your pocket?" You couldn't fib, if you got asked, you had to give it up. So at 3pm this day we called for the two people who were possessing the peppermints. Kim Oatney and Carrie Husband were our winners!!!!!

For the past several years, Tony Yungeberg, along with his faithful helpers, have put together a wonderful shopping experience for all our young students. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Lila Swearingen for stepping in for Tony to put this all together. Together with several students from the high school, they manage to allow most every child to shop for their families, all on their own. Gifts are donated by many in our community or purchased by our Community Ed. program. Hopefully each student can pick that something special for their family members.

These are the Valley Heights students who have been accepted into the KState concert band clinic. Back row(l to r)Abigail Thorn, Saige Wilcox, Kloee Martin, Carter Germann. Front row(l to r)Morgan Vinduska, Harmony Conti, Lillian Busey, Macie Vinduska.

This clinic involves over 600 students from all over the Midwest. All participants experience educational and musical learning from nationally acclaimed guest clinicians. The weekend concludes with performances by all seven honor bands and their percussion ensembles on the stage of McCain Auditorium on Sunday afternoon, January 21st.

Parents – we need your help! You will find some information in this edition of our newsletter about a safety concern we have noticed during our junior high and high school basketball. All children are to be seated with their parents or the adults who brought them to the game during the entire night of action. We have had children run out on the floor as they are exiting the gym, playing in the commons, on the stage and in other areas of the building. We are doing this not only for the safety of our younger students but the safety of our athletes, game officials and patrons. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this issue!

We have a full calendar of activities for the final days of school as we inch closer to the end of first semester. Besides the usual high school and junior high basketball games in December we do have our 7-12 Christmas Concert on the 13th starting at 7:00 pm! Plan on joining us for this event that I am sure will put us fully into the Spirit of Christmas!

Another thing we are trying to make available for our parents is a schedule of games when we host or when we are on the road which includes a dismissal time and bus departure time as well! We do have to tell you that game schedules can change on the day of a game due to a variety of factors – weather conditions, players available, and illness. You can find this information on the USD489 webpage under events.

Have a great week!

Mr. Savage

These two young men are helping out the folks at the district office this week. Hudson Nemechek and Kaison Bigham have come in several afternoons to help piece together some furniture for the district. Thank you boys for stepping up and always helping out.

Blue Rapids, KS 66411

785-363-2508

Principal-Mike Savage

Athletic Director-Jordan Broxterman

1. Come to the HS office between 8am and 4pm

2. Email msavage@valleyheights.org

3. Call the office (785)363-2508

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