Elk Valley USD 283

Due to the strong rain and unsafe visibility conditions, our Indy-to-Longton bus routes will be slightly delayed this morning. Student safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience as our driver navigates the weather conditions. All tardies resulting from the bus delay will be excused. Breakfast will still be provided for students when they arrive at school. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize the safety of our students and bus drivers.

🧡🖤 Grandparents Day at Elk Valley! 🖤🧡 We’re excited to welcome our grandparents to school on Wednesday, September 16th for a special Grandparents Day celebration! 🎉 📚 Elementary: 11:00–11:45 AM 🎲 Games in classrooms until noon 🏫 Middle/High School: 12:05–12:35 PM 🍽️ Grandparent Meal: $5.25 per meal We’d love to have you join us for a fun day celebrating the special grandparents in our Elk Valley family! ❤️ 📲 Sign up today! Scan the QR code or visit: https://qr.link/DyczsJ We can’t wait to see you there! 🥰

🍎🍕 SEPTEMBER LUNCH MENU IS HERE! 🥪🌮

The September Cafeteria Menu has arrived, and our Lions are ready to eat! 🦁🧡🖤

From tasty favorites to fresh options, there’s something to look forward to all month long! 😋 Check out the full menu so students and families can plan ahead for all the deliciousness coming their way.

📅 September is packed with great meals!
🍔 Favorite foods
🥗 Fresh options
🍎 Fruits & veggies
🥛 And, of course, milk!

Whether you're hungry for pizza, tacos, chicken, or something in between—the cafeteria has you covered! 🍽️

👇 Check out the September menu below!

Go Lions! 🦁🧡🖤
#ElkValleyLions #SchoolLunch #SeptemberMenu #LionPride #ElkValley283

🏐🦁 ELK VALLEY LADY LIONS VOLLEYBALL — 2026 SCHEDULE 🦁🏐

The 2026 Elk Valley High School Volleyball season is here! Come out and support our Lady Lions as they compete throughout the season. Bring your school spirit, cheer loud, and help us fill the stands! 🧡🖤

📅 2026 SCHEDULE

🏐 August 28 — @ Chetopa
🕒 Leave: 3:00 PM | 🏐 Start: 5:00 PM

🏐 September 12 — @ Anderson County
🕒 Leave: TBA | 🏐 Start: TBA

🏐 September 14 — @ Douglass
🕒 Leave: 1:00 PM | 🏐 Start: 3:00 PM

🏐 September 18 — @ Altoona
🕒 Leave: 7:00 AM | 🏐 Start: 9:00 AM

🏐 September 21 — @ Caney
🕒 Leave: 3:15 PM | 🏐 Start: 5:00 PM

🏐 October 1 — @ Cherryvale
🕒 Leave: 3:15 PM | 🏐 Start: 5:00 PM

🏠 October 5 — HOME MATCH!
🕔 Start: 5:00 PM
📍 Elk Valley High School

🧡🖤 Let’s pack the stands and support our Lady Lions! 🖤🧡

#ElkValleyLions #LadyLions #ElkValleyVolleyball #LionPride #GoLions 🏐🦁

🎮🦁 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS BACK! 🦁🎮

We’re excited to announce that the Elk Valley After School Program kicks off September 1st! 🎉

📅 Tuesdays–Thursdays
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
🍎 Snacks provided
🚌 Transportation provided

Our program is designed to give students a fun, supportive place to spend their afternoons while building skills, connecting with friends, and making the most of their time after school!

📚 Homework Help & Tutoring
✨ Enrichment Opportunities
🎯 Fun Activities for Everyone
🎮 eSports for Middle & High School Students!

And yes… eSports is a BIG part of the program! Students will have opportunities to participate, practice, compete, and develop teamwork and communication skills through our growing Elk Valley eSports program. 🏆🎮

Whether your student needs a little extra time to get homework done, wants to try something new, or is ready to jump into eSports, there’s something for everyone!

Come hang out. Get your homework done. Learn something new. Have some fun. Play eSports. 🎮

We can’t wait to see our Lions after school! 🧡🖤🦁

#ElkValleyLions #AfterSchoolProgram #ElkValleyeSports #GoLions #StudentSuccess #MiddleSchool #HighSchool

🎉 WHAT A FIRST WEEK! 🦁🧡🖤

What an incredible first week back at Elk Valley! Our students and staff have absolutely knocked it out of the park! 👏

Not only did we have a fantastic week of learning, building relationships, and getting back into the school routine—we also successfully navigated the first week of Kansas’ new bell-to-bell personal electronic device law with ZERO INFRACTIONS! 🎉📵

Kansas House Bill 2299, signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly on March 19, 2026, requires K–12 schools to implement a bell-to-bell restriction on personal electronic devices beginning with the 2026–27 school year.

And our Lions ROSE TO THE CHALLENGE! 🦁🔥

Our students demonstrated responsibility, self-discipline, and a willingness to adapt to a new expectation. Our staff did an outstanding job helping students understand the expectations and creating a positive environment where everyone could focus on what matters most—learning, connecting, and being present.

💯 Week 1: SUCCESS!
📚 Learning: HAPPENING!
🦁 Lion Pride: STRONG!
📵 Device Infractions: ZERO!

We couldn't be more proud of our students and staff. What a way to start the 2026–27 school year!

Keep it up, Lions! We’ve got a LOT to be proud of! 🧡🖤🦁

#ElkValleyLions #LionPride #BackToSchool #WeekOne #Success #ElkValley283 #GoLions

🧡🖤 Meet Mrs. Amanda Kelley! 🖤🧡 We're excited to welcome Mrs. Amanda Kelley as our new Chautauqua & Elk County Special Education Coordinator! Mrs. Kelley brings years of experience in both general and special education, along with a passion for supporting students, collaborating with staff, and building strong relationships with families. A lifelong educator at heart, she is excited to use her knowledge and experience to help every student reach their full potential. Please join us in giving Mrs. Kelley a warm Elk Valley welcome! We are grateful to have her leadership, dedication, and heart for students as part of our team. 🦁 Welcome to the Elk Valley family, Mrs. Kelley! #ElkValleySchools #LionPride #MeetOurStaff #OneFamilyOnePurpose #WelcomeToThePride #SpecialEducation

🧡🖤 Meet Mrs. Ashley Blackledge! 🖤🧡 We're excited to welcome Mrs. Ashley Blackledge to the Elk Valley family as our new Special Education Teacher! Mrs. Blackledge's journey began as a paraprofessional, where she discovered her passion for helping students grow and succeed. With the encouragement of incredible mentors and a heart for building meaningful relationships, she's excited to begin this new chapter serving Elk Valley students and families. Please join us in giving Mrs. Blackledge a warm Lion welcome! We are grateful to have her passion, dedication, and commitment to student success as part of our team. 🦁 Welcome to the Pride, Mrs. Blackledge! #ElkValleySchools #LionPride #MeetOurStaff #OneFamilyOnePurpose #WelcomeToThePride

🍎🦁 Check Out Our New School Menu! 🦁🍎

The new Elk Valley School breakfast and lunch menu is here!

We encourage students and families to take a look at what's being served this month and get excited for delicious, nutritious meals that help fuel learning every day.

🥞 Breakfast to start the day right
🍔 Lunch with a variety of student favorites
🥗 Balanced, nutritious meals
📅 New menu available now!

Remember, thanks to Elk Valley USD #283's participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), every student receives breakfast and lunch at no cost—no applications and no meal fees!

You can find the latest menu on the Elk Valley Schools website and in the Elk Valley app.

Here's to another great month of healthy meals and happy students!

🧡🖤 Elk Valley Schools – Nourishing Our Future!

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📚 FREE School Supplies Event 🎒 📅 Sunday, August 2 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Calvary Chapel of Elk Falls Get ready for the new school year! Receive FREE school supplies for your student. This event is open to all Elk Valley and West Elk students. We look forward to seeing you there! Please share with friends, family, and neighbors!

📚✏️ Elk Valley Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year ✏️📚 It's almost time to kick off another great school year! 📅 Registration Date: Monday, August 3, 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM We look forward to welcoming new and returning students and helping everyone get ready for an exciting 2026–2027 school year. If you have any questions before registration day, please don't hesitate to contact the school. We can't wait to see everyone on Monday, August 3rd!

📚🦁 Back to School Night is Almost Here! 🦁📚

We can't wait to welcome all Elk Valley Schools families back for another great year!

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

Join us for an evening of:
🍎 Meeting your teachers
🎒 Dropping off school supplies
🌭 Enjoying a FREE hot dog meal for the entire family
😊 Reconnecting with friends and getting excited for a fantastic school year!

This event is for ALL students, Preschool through 12th Grade, and their families.

📚 Don't forget: The first day of school is Monday, August 10!

We are excited to see our Lions back in the building and can't wait to kick off an amazing school year together! 🧡🖤

🦁📚 It's Almost Time to ROAR Back to School, Lions! 🧡🖤

The countdown is on! We are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026-2027 school year at Elk Valley USD #283!

📋 Registration: Monday, August 3, 2026
🎒 First Day of School: Monday, August 10, 2026
🕗 School Hours: 7:50 AM – 3:50 PM

Now is the perfect time to start gathering your school supplies! Be sure to check out the 2026-2027 School Supply List to make sure your student is ready for an amazing year of learning, friendships, and new opportunities.

Our teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing for another incredible year, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus!

Let's make the 2026-2027 school year our best one yet—filled with learning, growth, and Lion Pride!

🦁 See you on August 3rd for Registration and August 10th for the first day of school!

All In. Every Day. Every Lion. 🧡🖤

#ElkValleyUSD283 #LionPride #BackToSchool #EveryLionEveryDay #AllInEveryDayEveryLion

Elk Valley's 2026 - 2027 Calendar is NOW live!

📣 End of Year Events Calendar – Elk Valley

As we wrap up an incredible school year, here is your complete schedule of upcoming events. Please review carefully and plan accordingly as we celebrate, recognize achievements, and close out the year together!

📅 Event Schedule

Wednesday, May 13
🎶 Concert with Fundraising Dinner for Prom ($6 admission) – 5:00 & 6:30 PM
🎓 Last day for Seniors

Thursday, May 14
🎢 Airtopia (K–5 Students)

Friday, May 15
🎓 Graduation Practice (PreK, 8th Grade, and Seniors) – 10:00 AM
🎭 Mrs. Wyrick’s Class Readers Theater – 2:00 PM

Saturday, May 16
🎓 Baccalaureate – 2:00 PM
🎓 Graduation Ceremony – 3:00 PM

Tuesday, May 19
🏃 Elementary Field Day – 11:30 AM

Wednesday, May 20
📚 Last Day of School
🎉 End of Year Assembly – 8:00 AM

May 25 – May 30
✈️ Senior Trip

We are officially entering the final stretch of an amazing school year at Elk Valley! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, honor our seniors, and enjoy a full schedule of exciting end-of-year events. From concerts and field day to graduation ceremonies and the senior trip, there is a lot to look forward to in the coming days.

Please review the full calendar above and help us make sure students are prepared for each special event. Let’s finish the year strong together! 🧡🖤

🚨 Reminder for Elk Valley Community Service Day! 🚨

Hey everyone! As we get ready for tomorrow, please make sure you come prepared to work safely and comfortably outdoors.

✔️ Closed-toe shoes are a must
✔️ Dress in warm, weather-appropriate clothing
✔️ Bring your best, positive attitude!

We’re excited to see everyone come together and make a difference in our community. Let’s show up ready to work hard and have a great time doing it! 💪🌱

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Keith Andrew Rehmet 🎓

As graduation approaches, we’re proud to recognize Keith Andrew Rehmet and celebrate the impact he has made during his time at Elk Valley.

📚 Time at Elk Valley: 5 Years
🏅 Activities & Involvement: Track, Forensics, Archery, FFA, and eSports

🎯 Plans After Graduation:
Keith will be continuing his academic and competitive journey by accepting an eSports scholarship at ICC. He plans to study Entomology & eSports while working toward his goal of becoming an eSports Manager.

💭 Favorite High School Memory:
“Finishing a semester early.”

👨‍🏫 Staff Member Who Made an Impact:
“Mr. Bill Goodwin — he allowed me to get out of my shell and try new things.”

🎮 Hobbies & Interests:
eSports

💡 Advice for Underclassmen:
“Try new things.”

Keith, your willingness to step outside your comfort zone and pursue your passions has been inspiring to watch. We are excited to see all that your future holds.

🦁 Congratulations, Keith! Once a Lion, always a Lion. #EVProud #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026

📣 The Finish Line is in Sight, Elk Valley! 📣

The May Menu, Newsletter, and Activity Calendar are now available—and they’re packed with everything you need to wrap up the school year strong! From upcoming events to important updates and, of course, what’s cooking in the cafeteria, May is full of opportunities to stay connected and finish on a high note.

Can you believe it? This is the final month of the 2025–2026 school year, and it’s going to fly by! Let’s make every moment count as we celebrate achievements, support one another, and gear up for a strong finish.

Be sure to check everything out and mark your calendars… You won’t want to miss a thing!

🧡🖤 #WeAreTheLions

🎉 Join Us for an Evening of Celebration! 🎉 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM and come celebrate the incredible achievements of our students at the Activities Recognition Dinner! 🏆 From athletics to extracurriculars, this special night honors the hard work, dedication, and talent of all our amazing participants in sports and activities. You won’t want to miss it! 🍔 Free Dinner Provided – Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs on us! 🍰 Community Potluck – We invite community members to bring a favorite dessert to share! Let’s come together to recognize and support the students who make our school shine. See you there!