The Mustang Messenger
November 9th to November 13th Week 13
Mustang Update
The countdown has begun! As of Monday, we have seven days of classes left until Thanksgiving break. After we return from that holiday we have 15 days of classes left until the end of first semester and Christmas break and two of those days are set aside for semester finals. The school year is certainly going by very quickly! With that being said it is important that our students stay focused and get all work turned in on time so they can finish first semester in great shape!
The winter sports season starts on Monday night! Our junior high basketball team will host Luckey with the boys at the high school and the girls in Blue Rapids. Games start at 5:45 pm. Our high school teams will be starting their practice sessions on Monday as well! We want to wish our athletes and our coaches the very best during the 2026-2027 season.
The gym project of new goals and shot clocks is just about done. The electricians are putting the final touches on their end of the project and plans are to lower one scoreboard that is now blocked by a volleyball standard. The sound people will move in next for new audio equipment in our gym. The entire area is looking better and better each day! Speaking of the shot clocks, it should be obvious that we will be using one this year at all high school home games. There are at least two reasons for the change. First, we are already playing on many floors that have the shot clock already in place, so from a coaching perspective you can work that into your game plan. Secondly, only schools that have shot clocks can host a sub-state basketball game which we hope to do on a yearly basis!
Our junior varsity Scholar’s Bowl team got their season underway as well when they travelled to Frankfort on November 10th. They also have a meet scheduled for November 12th. These students get up very early and have to be at school by 7:30 am on the mornings they practice and hone their skills at answering academic questions where timing is critical! Best of luck to this team and their sponsor, Mrs. Conti!
Our juniors spent some quality time at the Career Fair hosted by Marysville High School on November 12th. The students had a chance to visit with a large number of area businesses and schools on possible areas of interest after they graduate. Our students received some nice compliments about being polite and personable during their table visits. Great job Mustangs!
Don’t forget that this weekend will be the presentation of the All-School Play! Cactus Pass will be presented by the cast and crew on Friday (11/13) and Saturday (11/14) at 7:00 pm at the Waterville Opera House. The final show will be their matinee performance on Sunday (11/15) at 2:00 pm. The cost of admission is a free-will offering as you enter. Water and cookies will be sold at intermission for $1 each. Plan on joining us for a night of great performances and fun!
Since this is a KSHSAA sponsored moratorium week, things out here have been pretty quiet, so I will be cutting my article short! Thanks for supporting our Mustangs!!
Have a great week and Go Mustangs!
Mr. Savage
Jayne Whitson, Family Advocate
Serving Valley Heights Students & Families
Mobile Family Resource Center aka-"care bus"
If you need anything from us, please reach out!
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
785-363-2508
Principal - Mike Savage (msavage@valleyheights.org)
Athletic Director - Tommy Tryon (ttryon@valleyheights.org)
To reach the office or Mr. Savage:
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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