remove_red_eye 160
page background

Valley Heights Elementary Schools

Final for 2025-26 School Year

Valley HeightsElementary SchoolsFinal for 2025-26 School Year

Free Lunches This Summer!! Ages 18 and below! Free Lunches This Summer!! Ages 18 and below!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

*Do not need to attend Camp Exploration to participate in the free lunch. Walk Ins Welcome!

Waterville Elementary Waterville Elementary

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

What's Happening In Waterville

As we wrap up this school year I wanted to thank you for your support of your child and for getting them to and from school each day! We made lots of memories this year and each child has grown so much! Have a wonderful, safe summer break!


Camp Exploration Begins Monday, June 1st!

Session 1 is June 1-18

Session 2 is July 6-23

Monday-Thursday 8 am-2:30 pm


Free lunches will be served at Waterville Grade School this summer! Anyone 18 and under can eat free! See the details in the flier below!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

2nd graders visited the Blue Rapids Grade School 3rd graders to learn about what it will be like to attend school at Blue Rapids next year!

Here students are touring the office.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

2nd graders visited the Blue Rapids Grade School 3rd graders to learn about what it will be like to attend school at Blue Rapids next year!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

2nd graders visited the Blue Rapids Grade School 3rd graders to learn about what it will be like to attend school at Blue Rapids next year!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

1st grade singing their hearts out at the end of year program!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Kindergarten performing during the end of year program!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

2nd graders performed a dance while singing at the program!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Parachute fun during PE!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Parachute fun during PE!

Congratulations!

Mrs. Beth Benkendorf graduated in December from Wichita State University with her Elementary Education degree. Mrs. Miranda Woodyard graduated this past weekend from Wichita State University with her Elementary Education degree. Miss Emma Tryon graduated from American College of Education with her master's degree in literacy. Great work and congratulations on your accomplishments!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Blue Rapids Elementary Blue Rapids Elementary

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

It's all blue skies in Blue Rapids

It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary! The students did an outstanding job with their end of the year program. Thank you Mrs. Popejoy for all your hard work, the students sounded great. After the music program we recognized the 6th grade students. I am just so proud of them all. I want to give a shout out to Mrs. Hardin who is retiring this year after 32 years of service to Valley Heights schools. I also want to thank Cheryl Raplh who is retiring after 31 years as a school cook in the district. We also recognize and thank Mrs. Reinecke and Mrs. Schroller for all they have done for the students and staff at Valley Heights. Both are moving on to new adventures in their careers. We will definitely miss all of these amazing educators. As we close this year out, I want to thank the community, parents, teachers and staff for an amazing year. We are all so blessed to have such an amazing school. I wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer and look forward to seeing everyone's smiling faces in the fall.


As always, thank you for the privilege and blessing that it is to work with your children. My door is always open if you have any concerns or you need to visit.


-Mr. Staples

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

3rd Grade

Year End Program!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

4th Grade

Playing the recorders!
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

5th Grade

Performing at the Year End Program.
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

6th Grade

Performing at the Year End Program.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Library

Mrs. Williams' 3rd grade class was the most improved in reading books from Mrs. Coon's library. Way to go 3rd graders!
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Special Visitors

Kali had special visitors for lunch. Thanks for joining 3rd grade lunch Nikki, Dinah, Aubrey!

Congratulations Kim and Cheryl Congratulations Kim and Cheryl

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Thank you Mrs. Reinecke, Mrs. Schroller & Mrs. Pralle Thank you Mrs. Reinecke, Mrs. Schroller & Mrs. Pralle

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Blue Rapids Elementary school would like to thank three amazing educators. Mrs. Reinecke has been an amazing 4th grade teacher for the past five years. Her enthusiasm and passion for teaching and her students have made a lasting impact on her students and the staff at Blue Rapids. Mrs. Schroller was only here for one year, but she has done a great job of passing on a passion for music and helping to improve our band program in the building. Mrs. Pralle has been an amazing paraprofessional for seven and a half years. Her care and concern for the students and all her hard work to help each of them be successful will be greatly missed. Thank you all, we wish you all the best in your new adventures.

Sixth Grade Promotion!💜 Sixth Grade Promotion!💜

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Sixth graders heading to Jr High. Photo credit - Tif Martin!

2nd Graders Visit BRES! 2nd Graders Visit BRES!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Mrs. Williams giving the 2nd graders a tour of the BRES building.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Mr. Staples visiting with the 2nd graders.

Summer Mustang Basketball Camp Summer Mustang Basketball Camp

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Waterville Dance!💃🩰 Waterville Dance!💃🩰

For students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 12 grade, Waterville Dance is offering Jazz/Hip Hop lessons. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/9AvSEtcy8GaCyeyr8.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

For students currently enrolled in Pre-School and Kinder Prep, Waterville Dance is offering Summer Pre-Ballet. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/VC26hB7n1SE5m2qQ6.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Blue River Eyecare Blue River Eyecare

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Online Lunch Payments Online Lunch Payments

Did you know you can pay your child's lunch fees online? We'll even cover the processing fees for you so you have no extra fees! Click HERE to be taken directly to the link! Or you can navigate to this page from the Valley Heights website, then clicking on Parent & Student Resources, then Online Payment.

Camp Exploration Camp Exploration

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Schools That Care Schools That Care

Check out the Schools That Care newsletter below for information on resources available in our community!

STC Newsletter

STC Newsletter

launch app.smore.com
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size
User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Early Head Start Early Head Start

Early Head Start 0-3 provides services to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. It promotes

  • healthy prenatal outcomes, healthy babies
  • enhances the development of infants and toddlers, and
  • promotes healthy/thriving families

NEK-CAP, Inc. receives federal funds for 160 children to operate and provide Early Head Start (0-3) services for infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, and fathers.

NEK-CAP, Inc. receives federal funds for 238 children to operate and provide Head Start services. Head Start is committed to cultivating partnerships with the community to ensure that children and families receive an array of individualized services focused upon early childhood development, family support, health and education.


Head Start/Early Head Start 0-5 services are available at no cost to children and families. Up to 10% of enrollment may be used to serve children that are over income. Transportation is available at some locations.


Click HERE for more information!

Foster Grandparent Program Foster Grandparent Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program

James Hunter serves as an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program in Kansas City, Mo. Prior to his volunteer service, Hunter served as a Private Second Class in the United States Army from 1976-1977. When he returned to civilian life, he struggled to adjust and fell into drug and alcohol addiction.

launch americorps.gov

Family Mobile Crisis Helpline Family Mobile Crisis Helpline

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Box Tops for Education Box Tops for Education

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Support your school!

Did you know that even though packaging no longer has box tops on them to cut out, that you can still support your school? Download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt to earn money for schools. This is a simple way to give back to your community! Click here for more details!

Casey's Rewards Casey's Rewards

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Another avenue of supporting your school is through Casey's rewards! Check it out at caseys.com/community/donate-your-points!

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Email: judeboer@valleyheights.org tstaples@valleyheights.org sspoonts@valleyheights.org
Website: www.valleyheights.org

Smore Templates
Smore is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
Loading indicator

close
Powered by