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Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 will host its Back to School Open House Aug. 14th.
The Elementary open house is from 5:00-6:00
The JH/HS will be from 6:00-7:00
There will be opportunities for students to meet the teachers, check schedules, and see their classrooms.
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We have extended the website an additional week. Please order all your Trojan football gear!
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PowerSchool has resolved the issue with the enrollment platform. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused.
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Due to the global outage, our enrollment platform is unavailable. We will update once it is functional again. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Trojans Summer Weights went to the Lyndon pool and had a workout. Great way to end the summer sessions.
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Don't forget to enroll your students before July 31. Current students of MdCV parents will find the forms on the left side of their parent portal, just like you are checking grades. All new students should have gotten account setup information in their emails. If you haven't please check your SPAM folder. If you have questions please email mshields@usd456.org.
Breakfast and lunches will be free again this year.
School supplies will also be provided again this year. Parents will need to provide a book bag and PE shoes though.
Open house times will be announced soon.
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Shoutout to these ladies for choosing to get up early in the morning to get to weights and conditioning. Every summer we see a drop in numbers after the dead week, but not for these girls. This is commitment!
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No Weights and Conditioning for Boys and Girls, Wednesday, June 26th.
JH Girls and Boys will resume basketball practice at the same time. 8:45 am for girls, 7:30 am for boys. Mr. Thurston will be picking up boys in Quenemo at 7:15.
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NOTIFICATION: The open enrollment period for NEW NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS has begun, continuing through June 30. To apply, please go to: https://forms.gle/pe3FYw89hk7p3WFV7
PLEASE NOTE: Continuing enrollment students, resident or non-resident, please simply disregard this message.
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The Summer Sunsation program starts May 29 at the elementary school. There is still time to sign your child up! It is open to students K-5. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1spDSYbUD_93ZXTNa5rgovzL0KzHvz5A8tfkijGsKXNI/viewform?edit_requested=true
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On May 21st at 5:00pm in the MdCV-Melvern gym. the MdCV HS National Honor Society, inducted their newest members. Congratulations ladies!!
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Updated summer athletic practice schedules are out! Transportation will be provided. Quenemo pick up @ 7 am, drop off at 10:45 am JH Volleyball will practice Tuesday & Wednesday of the first week before going to Monday/Tuesday starting June 3.
Other days to keep in mind:
Volleyball summer league at Lebo - Varsity (June 10,17,24,26)
JV (June 5, 12, 19)
JH(June 6, 13, 20)
HS Girls Basketball summer league at Hartford - Varsity (May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27)
JV (June 18, 25)
HS Girls Basketball team camp at Washburn - June 17 & 18
HS Boys Basketball summer league at Hartford - Varsity (May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27)
HS Football team camp at Harvard, NE - June 25 & 26
HS Basketball team camp at Northwest Missouri State - June 7
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REMINDER : National Honor Society Ceremony will be tomorrow night, May 21st, 2024, at 5 PM.
Following will be the JH/HS Spring Sports Awards starting at 6 PM.
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We are hiring! We currently are looking for a K-12 music teacher and JH & HS Business teacher.
Apply for music here - https://mdcv.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=45
Apply for business here - https://mdcv.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=44
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FFA members and guests enjoyed an end of the year BBQ at Melvern Lake after the last day of school on May 16th.
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JH and HS Graduation Pictures are ready for ordering. Please click the link below to view and order. https://thpetersonphotography.pixieset.com/maraisdescygnesvalleygraduation2024/
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Schedule Update :
We will be having our Academic Awards Ceremony at 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 16th. All Students and Parents 6th-12th are encouraged to attend. This includes both 8th Graders and Seniors!
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Softball Regionals :
Our game scheduled for 6:00 PM has been pushed back due to the games scheduled ahead running late. They are about an hour and a half behind schedule.
Game will start at the conclusion of the game playing now. Approximate start time is between 7:00-7:30 PM.
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Softball Regionals :
Softball takes on Lebo/Waverly tonight in a Regionals. Matchup.
Game will be played at 6:00 PM in Lyndon.
GO TROJANS!
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Congratulations to the MdCV Class of 2024 ๐๐๐งก!
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