Valley Heights Elementary Schools

Welcome back!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer! We missed you and we hope you had a chance to recharge and reconnect over the break. We are anxious to kick off the 2026-2027 school year on a great note!

Important Dates:

• August 18th Open House
• Preschool-2nd in Waterville 5:30-6:30
• 3rd-6th in Blue Rapids 6:00-7:00
• 7th-12th at VHHS 6:30-7:30
• August 19th 1st Day of School for Kindergarten-12th grades
• Doors open at 7:30 am. Dismiss at 12:30. Breakfast and Lunch served
• August 20th 1st day of Preschool & Kinder Prep
• August 21st Mustang Spirit Night at VHHS 5:00-8:00

I hope that everyone had an restful and relaxing summer. The teachers and staff have been back in the buildings preparing for the year. We are all so excited about the upcoming school year!!! We would like to invite everyone to our open house night August the 18th. It is from 6-7 pm. Parents and students can visit with their teacher, drop off school supplies and see some of their friends.

Here are some upcoming dates to take note of:

• August 18th - Back to School Night from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• August 19th - First Day of School - Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm (1/2 day)
• August 21st- Mustang Spirit Night-See Flyer below

Again, we are so excited for the upcoming school year and can’t wait to see everyone. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call the office at 785-363-7693 or email me at tstaples@valleyheights.org.

-Mr. Staples

We have new faces in the Blue Rapids Elementary building. We welcome Mrs. Amy Young; 3rd grade, Mrs. Abby Oatney; 6th grade, and Mrs. Jasmine Colle; Band. Get acquainted with them below.

Get ready to leap, tap, and groove into a brand new season! Valley Heights Community Education and Waterville Dance are thrilled to welcome dancers back for their Fall session.

🩰Classes offered:

Jazz/Hip Hop: https://forms.gle/uSFRkBvamrZ8xoWAA

Ballet: https://forms.gle/tzSybyXxPjjAPTsN6

Tap: https://forms.gle/xqU4qvLBUraLVTZJ6

Whether your child is taking their very first steps in the studio or returning to perfect their skills, we have a place for them to shine!

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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