Families in our community have access to a remarkable resource that could make a meaningful difference in their children’s health and education.
The Jones Foundation offers financial assistance to eligible residents of Coffey, Lyon and Osage Counties. For children, assistance may be available for needs such as:
• Medical and hospital care
• Mental health and therapy services
• Dental care
• Eye examinations and corrective lenses
• Medically necessary orthodontics
• Special medical equipment
• Expenses associated with Type 1 diabetes
The Foundation also offers education assistance that may help eligible students with undergraduate tuition, fees and books.
Many families may not realize this assistance exists—or may assume they will not qualify. Please do not make that decision without learning more. Take a few minutes to read the attached flyer and explore the Foundation’s website. Eligibility is based on county residency and other program requirements, but this opportunity is absolutely worth investigating.
This remarkable support exists because the Jones family devoted its cattle-ranching fortune to improving the lives of children in Coffey, Lyon and Osage Counties. Learning about and using these programs is a wonderful way to honor that generous legacy.
Please read the attached flyer, share this information with other local families and visit:
https://jonesfdn.org/
Questions may be directed to the Jones Foundation at 620-342-1714.
An opportunity like this can be life-changing for a child or student—please help us make sure every eligible MdCV family knows about it.
Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 is seeking dependable substitute bus drivers to help keep our students moving safely.
Our substitute drivers provide essential support when regular drivers are unavailable. Whether covering a daily route or another district transportation need, you will play an important role in helping students arrive safely and on time.
Applicants must already hold a valid CDL appropriate for the bus, including:
• Passenger (P) endorsement
• School Bus (S) endorsement
We are looking for responsible, safety-minded individuals who enjoy serving students, families, and the MdCV community.
Interested applicants may apply at:
MdCV District Office
105 SW Main St
Melvern, KS 66510
Phone: 785-549-3521
Fax: 785-549-3659
Help us keep MdCV moving—join our substitute driving team!
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Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 is looking for dependable, caring substitute teachers to support our students and staff. Substitute teachers earn $130 per day and enjoy a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our local schools.
You may qualify for a Kansas Emergency Substitute License through one of two pathways:
🎓 College Credit Pathway
Applicants need at least 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. CEUs and clock hours do not count toward this requirement.
💻 Greenbush Training Pathway
Applicants who do not have 60 college credit hours may qualify with:
• A high school diploma
• Completion of the Greenbush Emergency Substitute Training Modules
• Verification of hire from a local school district
• A $60 license application fee
• A $57 fingerprint background-check fee
Complete the Greenbush training at:
https://plus.greenbush.org/
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and completion of an approved teacher preparation program may qualify for a Standard Substitute License. A bachelor’s degree by itself does not meet the standard-license requirements.
Ready to help our students learn and succeed? Apply at the MdCV District Office:
📍 105 SW Main St
Melvern, KS 66510
📞 785-549-3521
📠 Fax: 785-549-3659
We would love to have you on the MdCV team!
License eligibility and approval are determined by the Kansas State Department of Education. Requirements and fees are subject to change.
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Patterson Family Foundation Awards Full Funding for MdCV Unified CTE Initiative
Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 is excited to announce that the Patterson Family Foundation has awarded the district the full $200,014 requested to strengthen and expand career and technical education opportunities at MdCV.
This transformational investment will bring industry-standard equipment and technology directly into the hands of our students. The project includes a CNC plasma table, laser engraver, precision agriculture UTV with autosteer and spraying technology, an agricultural sprayer drone package, a large-format plotter printer, mobile workstations, updated culinary equipment, and four new welding systems.
A major part of this success belongs to Mr. Matt Railsback, whose leadership, vision, and hard work helped bring this project together. Mr. Railsback has worked to build a unified CTE model that connects agriculture, fabrication, design, entrepreneurship, communications, and food science into meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for students.
These additions will allow MdCV students to gain experience with the same types of tools and technology being used in today’s agricultural, technical, manufacturing, and food-service industries. The project builds on MdCV’s proud tradition of agricultural education and FFA leadership while preparing students for high-demand careers, technical training, certifications, and postsecondary education.
We are incredibly grateful to the Patterson Family Foundation for believing in our students, staff, school, and rural community. This grant represents much more than new equipment—it represents opportunity. It will give students the chance to design, build, create, solve problems, operate school-based enterprises, explore careers, and graduate with valuable skills for the workforce and beyond.
There are exciting things happening at MdCV, and this is only the beginning.
Enrollment is now open. Come see how MdCV is creating big opportunities for students in a small-school environment where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
Small School. Big Opportunities. Proud to Be MdCV!
All junior students and their parents/guardians are expected to attend an important meeting regarding the upcoming school year.
📅 August 13
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 High School Commons
We will discuss class fundraising, concession stand responsibilities, work requirements, sign-up procedures, and early planning for the senior trip. Attendance is important so everyone understands the expectations and opportunities for the junior and senior years.
Many of you already know Mrs. Kurtenbach from her time as our 3rd grade teacher, and we’re excited to announce that she is transitioning into our Music Program this year.
Mrs. Kurtenbach holds a degree in Music and brings an incredible passion for music education to our students. In addition to her teaching experience, she is an accomplished musician who has performed throughout the United States and Europe.
We are thrilled to have someone with her talent, enthusiasm, and experience leading our music program. We can’t wait to see the opportunities she creates for our students and watch our music program continue to grow.
Congratulations, Mrs. Kurtenbach! Welcome to your new role—we’re excited to have you leading the next chapter of music at MdCV! 🎼💙🧡
Here are your important dates for August!
We have you covered on all the long weekends and holiday breaks.
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We are having a Physical Enrollment Day at Both Schools Monday, July 27th 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Once again MdCV Students will be provided school supplies by the district!
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