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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Accepting Non-resident Applications For All Kindergarten - 12th Grade Students.
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