Ag classes keep busy with projects
Ag classes This year’s Advanced Ag Mechanics class has completed eight round bale hay feeders which were sold to customers in the Melvern area. One feeder takes approximately two class periods to make. Students in the class also . . . read more
MdCV Spelling Bee 2012
Spelling Bee 2012 After twenty-two rounds, Matthew Maxhimer (Eighth Grade) was determined the Marais des Cygnes Valley School Spelling Bee Champion. Christian Engelbert (Eighth Grade) continued to spell with Matthew for the last . . . read more
District Spelling Bee is Wednesday, January 25
County Spelling Bee is February 16
The USD 456 District Spelling Bee is Wednesday, January 25, 2 p.m. at the Quenemo Attendance Center. Students who are participating include the following: Fourth grade : Garrett Holloway, Carson Jones, Bayleigh Lacey, Haylee Miles, and . . . read more
Meat products studied in Nutrition & Wellness class
In Mrs. Snyder’s Nutrition & Wellness class at MdCV High School, eager students have been learning about all kinds of different ways to safely cook various meat products. They are learning tricks not only on how to cook them, but . . . read more
Staff captures the memories in pictures and words
2012 yearbooks may be purchased for $15
This year’s yearbook staff consists of six people: seniors Matt Boggs, Austin Case, Skylar Dickey, Shane Jackson, and Hanna Miner, also junior Allison Green. During class time, these students crop photos of every event that . . . read more
FACS students learn to sew with craft projects
FACS Sewing Projects In Mrs. Phelon’s Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes, they have been busy sewing table runners, holiday stockings, and Haan crafts for their beginning sewing projects. The table . . . read more
e2020 replaces VPL
When the second grading quarter started, some students switched from VPL (Virtual Prescription Learning) to e2020 (Education 2020) for completion of their online classes. One reason for the . . . read more
MdCV High School students catch their zzzzz's
Is it enough? Survey suggests maybe not
Video games, sports, energy drinks, television, work, relationships, stress, and of course, texting, are all things that occupy the minds of high school students. It may become a problem, however, when these things interfere . . . read more
Band performs in parade
Veterans' Day celebrated in Emporia
Veterans Day Parade MdCV band students participated in the Veterans Day parade in Emporia on November 11, 9:30 a.m. The band, which was one of nearly 60 entries, marched along Commercial Street and played “Salute to Freedom," a . . . read more
Junior launches novel endeavor in fantasy genre
Junior Daniel Heslop is in the process of writing Legends of the Mists , a fantasy book about how a young boy, Naku Okami, finds a young wolf, and is given special powers. Other characters in the book include Chetai Masake and Feda . . . read more
Choir participates in LCL Vocal Festival
November 8 at ESU
The Marais des Cygnes Valley choir traveled to Emporia on Tuesday, November 8, to attend the Lyon County League Vocal Festival at Emporia State University. The high school, as well as the junior high choir, participated. As soon as the . . . read more
Parenting class explores consequences of teen parenthood
Baby simulator requires careful attention
The “Baby Think It Over “program is taking place in Mrs. Snyder’s Parenting class. Students take care of a computerized infant simulator, which is programmed for approximately three days and two nights, or 45 hours. This baby goes . . . read more
Tests administered to juniors, sophomores in November
ASVAB. PLAN
Juniors will take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on November 9 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This test may be used as a tool to determine a student's aptitude towards a particular career. The test consists of nine . . . read more
Choir goes to Salina for district choir practice
On Wednesday,October 8, eight students from MdCV attended a district choir practice for those auditioning for district choir and state choir. The practice was in Salina at Kansas Wesleyen University. There were three songs: "Hark I Hear . . . read more
Nutrition and Wellness class experience MREs
In September, the Nutrition and Wellness class sampled MREs or Meals Ready to Eat. The purpose of the experience was to learn more about the nutritional value of these packaged entrees. After eating, the class calculated and discussed the . . . read more
Marais des Cygnes Valley District welcomes new faculty members
After the 2010-2011 school year, USD 456 said farewell to three teachers: Jessica Snider, a music teacher, Greg Welch, a coach and junior high science teacher, and Dana Creekmore, a third grade teacher. Those three had . . . read more
Opportunities for community service abound
Just look around
Community service is important because it provides a service to the community. It helps students think a little more outside of themselves and helps them become a better citizen. Community service hours help make resumes, scholarships, and . . . read more
Faculty prepares for new school year
Inservice for teachers, August 22-23
The Monday of the first week of school, the teachers at the Melvern Attendance Center gathered together and began their day with a spirited competition of rock, paper, scissors, as a team building activity. The top two players . . . read more
Need a transcript?
Students, alumni can now request a transcript online
Docufide Secure Transcript Ordering - Creating an Account: 1) Go to the “Request a Transcript” link on the school website. 2) Click on the link ‘Register with Docufide’. 3) Select your enrollment status and your Graduation Year. . . . read more
MdCV Spelling Bee 2011
The Marais des Cygnes Valley Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Quenemo. Twenty spellers in grades fourth through eighth earned the right to participate in the contest by placing among the top four in their respective . . . read more
MdCV 2010 Spelling Bee
January 20, 2010 The Marais des Cygnes Valley Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Quenemo. Twenty spellers in grades fourth through eighth earned the right to participate in the contest by placing among . . . read more
