The Mustang Messenger

We have been having a great time with our Homecoming activities this week! The annual bonfire, Spikefest and Powder Puff football game is in the books and we now turn to the final activity of the week – the football game and the crowning ceremony. The crowning ceremonies will be during halftime of the football game! We invite all of you to join us for this big event. Our Booster Club will be on hand with a meal and we will also have our normal concessions available as well.

Another group that has been working hard this fall is our cross-country team! Coach Pishney and our runners already have one meet (Maryville) under their belt and ran on Thursday at Washington County (Cedar Hills Golf Course). Cross country is an awesome sport where the individual not only competes with others but against themselves in order to better their times! Our junior high runners cover a two-mile course and our high school runners run a 5K or 3.1 miles. Congratulations to all of our runners and Coach Pishney.

In case you missed the news this past spring, Ms. Husband was awarded a nice sized grant for upgrades to our Ag. Shop area. The shop is now in receipt of some new hand tools and battery powered equipment with more to come. The grant will also provide our students with a plasma table and upgrades to our facilities as well. Congratulations are in order for Ms. Husband who put in a lot of work during the application process!

Another group we would like to recognize is the crew who puts in time keeping our football/track facilities looking so good during the fall! We have already received numerous compliments from our visitors on the condition of the field and how well it is maintained. Thank you, Ryan Bishop and Clayton Reed, for keeping things looking great out there!

One last thing is to remind our parents and guardians that children should be sitting with you during our athletic contests. You can help us out by not allowing your children to play on the stage or commons during volleyball and basketball games as well as the youth football game going on during our high school and junior high games. As game administrators we are watching the players, coaches, officials and crowd members to ensure that the games run smoothly. It is true that we allow all Valley Heights students in the games for free and we want them to be here and cheering loudly for our Mustangs. However, we do ask that they are accompanied to the games by their parents or a responsible adult! Thanks for your help!

Remember – no classes on Monday, September 14th for Professional Development!

Let’s go Mustangs!!

Mr. Savage

The annual Homecoming festivities are about to begin! From dressing up with friends, to sports, and the Homecoming dance, there is something for everyone to look forward to.

Your Valley Heights Mustangs will take on the Doniphan West Mustangs this Friday, September 11th.

The Homecoming parade will be at 2:30 on Friday afternoon in downtown Waterville. Before the game, there will be a community wide tailgate behind the concession stand starting at 5:30. The game will kick off at 7 with the crowning of Homecoming Royalty at halftime. Following the game, will be the Homecoming Dance that all high school students are invited and encouraged to attend.

This year’s Homecoming Queen candidates are Lindsay Gray, Paige Miller, and Avery Stevenson. The King candidates are Everson Parker, Aiden Unruh, and Charlie Warders. Make sure to come out and support the Mustangs, and don’t miss the crowning of our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.

Article by Isabella Smith

8th Grade Connect worked in groups on an Optical Illusions Investigation.

On Wednesday many of the students and staff dressed up to the theme of "Rollin With My Homies: Match With A Group of Friends".

Tylehn Martin & Cassie Cooney had great school spirit at the Homecoming Parade!

The sophomores walked the stairs in Geography class, 9/11, in memory of the bravery of firefighters involved in 9/11 and those that still serve and protect us today.

The community is invited to tailgate before the game Friday!!!

Keeping Up With the Mustangs: https://youtu.be/UdxRhknt_jk

Football vs D-West: https://youtube.com/live/CaGsVMKl1rM

Volleyball Triangular: https://youtube.com/live/NhqZYWAJ-vA

Now is your chance to buy an advertisement to be featured on all of this year's athletics broadcasts! Follow the QR code or the following link to sign up!

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Kansas Free Apply Days October 5-9. This is a great chance to apply for several schools without the application fee.

Check out Ms. Jayne's latest newsletter at https://app.smore.com/n/8pgn3r

The best way to reach the Family Advocate is via cell, 612-202-7366, as she travels between all school buildings at USD 498. To begin the school year, she plans to follow the same schedule as previous years beginning each day at the jr./sr high to meet students' need before classes start. After 9 am, you can generally contact her or schedule meetings with her at these schools.

Monday: Blue Rapids Elementary

Tuesday: Waterville Elementary (except on Harvester's Tuesday-the third Tuesday of each month)

Wednesday: Valley Heights Jr/Sr High

Thursday: AM-Waterville Elementary, PM-Blue Rapids Elementary

Friday: Valley Heights Jr/Sr High

Blue Rapids, KS 66411

785-363-2508

Principal - Mike Savage (msavage@valleyheights.org)

Athletic Director - Tommy Tryon (ttryon@valleyheights.org)

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

2. E-mail Mr. Savage msavage@valleyheights.org

3. Call the office (785)363-2508

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