Our Lions are geared up, locked in, and ready to dominate the digital arena!
🏆 Fortnite Zone Wars – BOTH Teams Make Playoffs!
Huge congratulations to our Fortnite squads who battled their way into the postseason!
🐗 Elk Valley Bush Boyz – 32nd Seed
• Johnny Best & Russell Wasem
💦 Elk Valley Sweaty But Steady – 28th Seed
• Charles Kiesel & Dakota Luce
They jump into Round 1 of the playoffs this Thursday! Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💥
🎮 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – KSHSAA’s Inaugural Season!
Elk Valley will be fielding TWO powerhouse teams this year!
Matches will be on Wednesdays, except next week’s preseason match on MONDAY!
🥇 Varsity
• Keith Rehmet
• Charles Kiesel
• Johnny Best
• Caden Thomas*
🥈 Junior Varsity
• Matthew Roach
• Russell Wasem
• Kabella Hilyard*
🚗💨 Mario Kart Varsity – Racing Thursdays!
These drivers are ready to drift, boost, and dominate the track:
• Charles Kiesel
• Jamee White
• Paeshence Best
• Johnny Best
• Keith Rehmet*
🚀⚽ Rocket League Varsity – Also Thursdays!
High-flying, fast-paced, and ready to score!
• Russell Wasem
• Dakota Luce
• Caden Thomas*
🔴 WATCH LIVE!
All Elk Valley eSports matches will be live-streamed on our official Twitch channel!
📺 Tune in at: https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions
Come cheer on your Lions from anywhere—let’s fill the chat with EV pride! 🦁🧡🎮🖤
Let’s make this season legendary!
*denotes team Captain
🦃 You're Invited to Elk Valley’s Annual Thanksgiving Lunch! 🍂
We’re excited to welcome families to join us for a special Thanksgiving meal with your student on Tuesday, November 25th! Come enjoy a warm meal, great company, and time together as we celebrate the season of gratitude.
🍴 Lunch Schedule:
🧡 Pre-K – 10:45 AM
🖤 K–5 – 11:00 AM
🧡 6–12 – 12:00 PM
💵 Lunch Cost: $5.25 per guest
📞 RSVP by November 21st by calling 620-642-2215
or simply scan the QR code in the image!
You can also sign up directly here 👉
🔗 Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP Form
Let’s gather together to give thanks and share a delicious meal! 🦁 #ElkValleyPride #ThankfulTogether
Elk Valley wants to share an important resource for our families and community members. 🧡🖤
The Food Resource and Community Services Directory, developed by the Kansas DCF Communications Team, provides one-stop access to a variety of community support services — especially helpful given recent delays to SNAP benefits.
The Kansas Food Source website allows you to search for assistance by county, making it easy to find local help and resources.
🔗 Visit the site to explore available resources: https://www.kansasfoodsource.org
Special thanks to Greenbush, ESSDACK, and Orion for helping share this valuable information. Please help spread the word with others who may benefit!
#ElkValley #CommunitySupport #KansasFoodSource #Greenbush #ESSDACK #Orion
🎖️ Elk Valley’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration – You’re Invited! 🎖️
Let’s honor the heroes among us! Join us Friday, November 14th for a heartfelt day of recognition and community.
✨ Event Highlights:
Recognition Assembly: 10:00 – 11:00 AM – Celebrate our veterans’ service!
Veterans Luncheon: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Veterans + 1 guest eat FREE! All others: $5 per meal.
📲 Reserve Your Spot: Scan the code below or call 620-642-2215 by November 12th – don’t miss out!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s show our veterans the appreciation they deserve. ❤️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVO_T7sSix5eAhWIF9JRTsq1mexOp3PZuJcGAJnn4U8d_OmA/viewform?usp=header
🍂 November is here at Elk Valley! 🍂
Check out what’s happening this month by viewing our November Lunch Menu, Newsletter, and School Calendar! 🗓️🥪📬
Stay up-to-date on all the important events, delicious meals, and classroom highlights happening across the district.
📎 Find them all here!
We’re thankful for our amazing students, staff, and community—let’s make it a great month at Elk Valley! 🦁 🖤🧡
A HUGE shoutout to our students who have earned perfect attendance with zero tardies so far! Your dedication to showing up on time and ready to learn is something to celebrate — and we see you! 👏🎓
This year, we’re excited to kick off a weekly attendance incentive program! Each week, students with perfect attendance and no tardies will be entered into a drawing for special rewards — and we’ll be celebrating our winners right here with weekly posts! 🎁✨
Our very first winner, Zoey Keitzer, took home a $20 bill this week for her outstanding commitment to being at school every day and on time! 🎉💵 Way to go, Zoey — we are proud of you! 🦁🖤🧡
At Elk Valley, we believe that every day in class is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for the future. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track academically, build strong habits, and become part of our amazing school community.
📚 Every minute counts. Every day matters.
Thank you to our students — and families — for making education a priority. Let’s keep showing up, learning, and leading the Lion way! 💪🦁
Stay tuned next week — it could be YOU! 👀🏆
#ElkValleyPride #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #LionStrong #ShowUpAndShine
📣 Elk Valley Parent-Teacher Conferences are TODAY! 🍁
We’re kicking things off at 1:00 PM and running until 7:30 PM — Thursday, October 23rd!
🍬 Don’t forget… there’s usually a SWEET reward for attending after Fall Break!
👩🏫 Middle & High School: Come-and-go format — stop by anytime!
📚 Elementary: Conferences are as scheduled with your child’s teacher.
Can’t make it in person? No problem! 📞 Contact the school to make alternate arrangements.
We look forward to connecting with all our Elk Valley families and celebrating our students’ progress!🧡 🦁🖤
It’s that delicious time of year again — the annual Texas Roadhouse Rolls & Legendary Honey Cinnamon Butter Fundraiser! 😋
🧈 Only $12 per dozen!
Perfect for your holiday meals and gatherings.
📅 Rolls will be delivered November 10th — just in time for the holidays!
Have questions or want to order?
Contact any member of the Senior Class of 2026 or Mrs. Ramsey at 📧 cramsey@usd283.org
💵 Make checks payable to Elk Valley.
Support our seniors and stock up on some warm, buttery goodness! 🥖💛 #ElkValleyLions #Classof2026 #TexasRoadhouseFundraiser
Don’t forget — tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, is Picture Day at Elk Valley! 😄✨
Make sure to dress your best and bring your brightest smiles! We can’t wait to see everyone looking sharp and ready to shine for their school photos. 🖤🧡
#ElkValleyLions #PictureDay #DressYourBest #LionsPride
We’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week, Anti-Bullying & Suicide Awareness, and Fire Safety Week — all rolled into one powerful week of fun and purpose!
Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Tuesday, Oct 14: Dreaming of a Drug-Free Future — Wear your pajamas and house shoes! 💤
📅 Wednesday, Oct 15: SHARE the Spirit of KINDNESS — Dress your BEST for Picture Day! 📸
📅 Thursday, Oct 16: Throwback Thursday — Rock your favorite 80s, 90s, or 2000s look! 🎸🕹️
📅 Friday, Oct 17: Stop, Drop, & Roll! — Dress as your favorite book character! 📚🔥
✨ Then join us for a Bonfire Celebration on Friday, October 17th from 7:00–8:30 PM for grades 6–12!
$5 per person | Hotdog meal provided! 🌭🔥
Let’s come together to celebrate kindness, safety, and making smart choices — the Lion Pride way! 🦁❤️ #ElkValleyStrong #RedRibbonWeek #KindnessCounts #FireSafetyWeek
Nothing says fall fun like our annual Elk Valley Fall Festival! Join us for a day full of food, fun, and festive spirit!
🥪 Luncheon Schedule:
🧡 Pre-K — 10:45 AM
🖤 Day care — 11:00 AM
🧡 Elementary — 11:00 AM
🖤 Middle & High School — 12:00 PM
🎭 Parade — 1:00 PM
Our students will be parading downtown in their costumes, and we invite parents, families, and community members to line the streets and pass out candy to our Lions as they march by! 🦁🍬
✨ It’s one of our favorite traditions — don’t miss it!
📋 Sign up to join the fun using the link in the image or right here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlHbf0qIMbE7moyXDqzqsIraVxXVq_BCnDlND2o99Vv-JSuA/viewform?usp=header
🦁🎃 Let’s make this a spooktacular celebration of community, costumes, and Lion Pride!
Costumes are to be brought to school and are NOT to be worn during regular classroom activities. Time will be provided for students to prepare.
Remember, no prop weapons, masks may only be worn during the parade, and all costumes and make-up must be school-appropriate.
Our October Lunch Menu, Newsletter, and Calendar have all dropped—and they’re filled with treats (no tricks 😉). From frightfully good meals in the cafeteria to exciting events on the calendar, you won’t want to miss a thing this month.
🦇 Check out the ghoulishly good details below and get ready for a spook-tacular October at EV!
📅 Lunch Menu | 📰 Newsletter | 🗓️ Calendar
#LionPride #SpookySeason #ElkValley
Wednesday, Oct 15.
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school.
Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0092NNF.
This event's Order Code is 0092NNF.
Handmade wooden pumpkins are now for sale:
🧡 Full Set – $50
🧡 Large Pumpkin – $30 (approx 30" x 36")
🧡 Small Pumpkin – $15 (approx. 12" x 12")
Perfect for your porch, entryway, or fall décor! 🍂
📞 Call the Elk Valley office at 620-642-2215 to place your order.
🚚 Local delivery available if needed!
Support our talented students and snag your pumpkins before they’re gone! 🍁🪚
📅 When: After school until 5:30 PM
🚌 Transportation: Bus routes WILL run!
📝 Reminder: Your student must have a registration sheet filled out and turned in to participate.
This program is a great opportunity for students to get extra support, enjoy activities, and spend time with friends in a safe environment. 💡✨
We can’t wait to see our Lions after school today! 🦁🖤🧡
We’re excited to share the September Menu, Activity Calendar, and Newsletter with all our Elk Valley families! This month is packed with learning, fun, and opportunities for our students.
📅 September Activity Calendar – Stay up to date with all the games, events, and special activities happening around campus.
🥪 September Lunch & Breakfast Menu – Check out the delicious meals planned for the month.
📰 September Newsletter – Read about classroom highlights, upcoming events, and important announcements you won’t want to miss.
We can’t wait for a fantastic September at EV!🖤 🦁🧡#ElkValleyLions #EVPride
We are beyond proud to share that the Class of 2025 achieved an incredible 100% post-secondary acceptance rate AND an 85% post-secondary going-rate straight out of high school! 🙌
This is a huge accomplishment for our Lions, showing their hard work, determination, and commitment to their futures. 🧡🖤
👏 Let’s give it up for the Class of 2025—you’ve set the bar high and made Elk Valley proud!
We can’t wait to see what an amazing year the Class of 2026 has in store. Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁✨
#ElkValleyPride #Classof2025 #LionStrong
🎉🧡🖤🦁 Show Your Elk Valley Pride! 🦁🧡🖤🎉
The Class of 2028 is on a mission to pump up the spirit and help you get geared up for the year! Whether you’re cheering from the stands, representing at school, or just want to show your Lion pride around town, we’ve got you covered. 🧢👕
🛒 Shop now:
➡️ Visit https://www.spiritgeardirect.com/Store
➡️ Choose Kansas
➡️ Search Elk Valley to get started!
Promotion ends September 12th!
🔥 If there’s a big roar for more gear, we’ll add new items in the spring — so let us know what you want to see!
Let’s make this year one for the books, Elk Valley! 🧡🖤#LionPride #ClassOf2028 #EVSpirit
Join us at Elk Valley’s Meet the Teacher Night from 4:00–6:00 PM!
🌭 Free Hotdogs
👋 Meet our amazing new teachers & staff
🏫 Tour classrooms and connect with the Elk Valley family
Whether you’re a returning Lion or brand new to the pride, we can’t wait to welcome you! 🧡🖤
📍 Location: Elk Valley School
🕓 Time: 4–6 PM TONIGHT!
#ElkValleyLions #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomeBack2025 #CommunityStrong
