
🎄✨ Exciting December News at Elk Valley! ✨🎄
As the holiday season approaches, Elk Valley is buzzing with activities, events, and festive fun! Here's what to look forward to:
📅 December Highlights:
🍽️ December Lunch Menu & Newsletter are out now! Stay updated with all the delicious meals and important announcements for the month.
🏀 Middle School Basketball
Dec. 5th: Kicking off the season @ Bartlett
Dec. 9th: First HOME game! Come cheer on our Lions!
🤼♂️ High School Wrestling
Dec. 6th: Season opener @ Caney. Let’s support our athletes!
🌾 FFA Competitions
Our FFA students will be representing Elk Valley in several competitions this month. Good luck to all participants!
🎅 Holiday Festivities:
🎄 Dec. 11th: Christmas Parade – Join the holiday spirit in Elk Valley!
🍴 Dec. 11th: Christmas Dinner & Auction – A night of good food and festive cheer!
🎄 Dec. 20th: Family Christmas Lunch – Celebrate the season with our Elk Valley family.
🎁 Christmas Break
Dec. 23rd – Jan. 7th: Enjoy a well-deserved break and happy holidays to all!
Let’s make this December memorable, Elk Valley! Stay tuned for updates and don’t forget to mark your calendars. Go Lions! 🦁🖤🧡
#ElkValleyLions #DecemberEvents #HolidaySeason



🌟 Attention Elk Valley Families! 🌟
We’re excited to team up with Kids Heart Challenge to help build a community of lifesavers! 💖
Join us in taking Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR—a skill that can double or even triple someone’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. ⛑️ It’s quick, easy, and could save a life!
Don’t wait—start today by clicking the link below:
👉 Learn Hands-Only CPR with Finn's Mission : https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30128a?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=499834&NONCE_TOKEN=58105768C1588A85799BB26F191B112.
Together, let’s make a difference! 💪❤️ #FinnsMission #LifesavingSkills #ElkValleyCares


🚨 Support the Elk Valley Freshman Class of 2028! 🦁🎉
Join us at the Outhouse Tours in Elk Falls TODAY, Friday, November 22nd, and tomorrow, Saturday, November 23rd, from 9 AM to 5 PM for some delicious food and a great cause!
🌮 Walking Tacos
🥤 Refreshing Beverages
🍪 Homemade Cookies
Stop by, grab some tasty treats, and help our freshman class reach their goals! Show your Lion Pride and support the Class of 2028! 🧡🖤
#ElkValleyLions #ClassOf2028 #SupportLocalStudents #ElkFallsOuthouseTours


🎉 Victory Alert! 🎉
🏎️💨 Huge congratulations to the Elk Valley Mario Kart 8 Deluxe team for sweeping the first round of the Central Region Playoffs with a flawless 2-0 victory! 🏆 Their speed, skill, and teamwork were unmatched on the track. 🚦✨
Mark your calendars 🗓️ because Round 2 of the playoffs is coming up on December 2nd! Let’s keep the momentum going and show them our support as they race for glory! 💪🐾
📺 Stay tuned for updates and catch all the action live on twitch.tv/elkvalleylions!
#ElkValleyEsports #MarioKartMagic #RoadToVictory #GoLions 🦁


TONIGHT ONLY
🎭✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs and drama at Elk Valley! ✨🎭
Join us this Thursday, November 21st, for a devilishly funny courtroom comedy – SmackDown in the Court – written and directed by our very own Bill Goodwin! 😄⚖️
📅 Schedule: 5:00 PM - Dinner (only $7, all proceeds go to the Prom Fund!) 🍽️
6:30 PM - Play starts 🎭
📍 Location: Elk Valley High School Auditorium
💵 Entry: Donations accepted for the play
Can't make it in person? No worries! The play will be LIVE STREAMED here: https://youtube.com/live/PQdNI2a_i-Y?feature=share
Bring your friends, family, and your sense of humor for a night you won’t want to miss! 🎉🎬
#ElkValleyDrama #SmackDownInTheCourt #SupportOurStudents #CommunityEvent #PromFundraiser


🎮🔥 Huge congratulations to our Elk Valley eSports Fortnite ZoneWars team!🔥🎮
They’ve crushed it in the inaugural season of Fortnite in the PlayVS league, finishing in the top 40 out of 134 teams in the Central Region League! 🏆🙌
This is just the beginning for these talented players, and we couldn’t be prouder! Keep up the amazing work, Dakota Luce, Johnny Best, and Bradley Clarenson! 🦁💛
With massive interest for the spring semester, we’re excited to announce we may be adding 4 more teams to our eSports roster! 🚀
Let's keep the momentum going, Lions! 🏹💥
#ElkValleyEsports #FortniteZoneWars #Top40Finish #PlayVS #InauguralSeason #Esports #GoLions


🏁🚗 Big shoutout to our Elk Valley eSports Mario Kart 8 Deluxe team! 🚗🏁
They've finished 16th in an incredibly tough and competitive Central Region League, earning a spot in the Championship Playoffs! 🏆🎉
Catch all the action LIVE on November 21st at 4:00pm on Twitch! 📅💻 You won’t want to miss it! 🏁🔥
Team Members:
🎮 Keith Rehmet
🎮 Charles Kiesel
🎮 Codie Boutin
🎮 Jeremiah Thompson
Backup: Caden Thomas
Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💛 Tune in and cheer them on as they race to victory! 🏎️💨
#ElkValleyEsports #MarioKart8Deluxe #CentralRegionLeague #ChampionshipPlayoffs #GoLions #TwitchLive #Esports



🦃 Join Us for Elk Valley's Family Thanksgiving Lunch! 🍂
Come celebrate the season of gratitude with a delicious Thanksgiving meal at Elk Valley School on Tuesday, November 26th!
🍴 Elementary Lunch: 11:00 AM
🍴 Middle/High School Lunch: 12:00 PM
💵 Cost: $5 per meal
📅 Sign up by November 20th!
➡️ How to Register:
1. Call us at 620-642-2215
2. Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk18a4f502hOpRMsJ7ZfmohRMdlZL7b93v8IOIJZGKQTiaew/viewform?usp=sf_link
3. Scan the QR code on the flyer below
Let’s come together to enjoy good food, great company, and a moment to be thankful. 🥧 We can’t wait to see you there!
#ElkValleyThanksgiving #CommunityLunch #ThankfulTogether


🏆 Elk Valley Lions Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Team Finishes Strong! 🏆
Congratulations to our Varsity team for finishing 3rd in the Kansas Regular Season! Our incredible players — Caden Thomas as Steve, Keith Rehmet as Purple Piranha Plant, and Charles Kiesel as Game & Watch — have fought their way to the top, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🎮💥 Catch them in action during the Fall Championship Playoffs on December 3rd at 4:00 PM. Tune in live on Twitch www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions to cheer them on!
👏 Shoutout to Junior Varsity! Our JV team, made up of Kabella Hilyard, Matthew Roach, and Roman Price, finished 13th in Kansas!
💪 And props to Junior Varsity II! Codie Boutin, Jeremiah Thompson, and Johnny Best led this team to a 19th place finish in Kansas!
Way to go, Lions! Let’s bring the championship home! 🦁💪 #ElkValleyEsports #LionPride #GoLions



🏹 Huge congratulations to Claire Alexander, our amazing 8th-grade archer! Claire shot a fantastic score of 49 today, showing incredible progress and determination. Claire followed that up with a 47 and 45 at the 10Meter line shooting an amazing 141! She’s been working so hard to overcome her monovision and has made impressive strides in her grouping all semester. Today, Claire reached her big goal—moving her grouping into all yellow! 🌟👏
We are so proud of your perseverance and skill, Claire! Keep up the fantastic work! 🎯 #ArcheryAchiever #HardWorkPaysOff #ElkValleyProud


🇺🇸 Join Us for Elk Valley's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration! 🇺🇸
We invite all veterans, families, and community members to honor those who have served our country at Elk Valley's annual Veteran’s Day Celebration on Friday, November 15th.
Program begins at 10:00 AM, followed by a complimentary lunch for veterans and one guest at 11:00 AM. Additional guests are welcome for just $5 per person.
🎟 Lunch Signup Required by November 13th
To reserve your spot, please call 620-642-2215 or simply scan the QR code attached to sign up online.
Let’s come together as a community to recognize and thank our veterans. We look forward to seeing you there!
Direct Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcyXZH8cKnm4uMmLiddmv1yTzVhXodK516eAPdRo0iu3vwxA/viewform


📢 Elk Valley eSports Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Week 5 Recap! 🎮🦁
Our Elk Valley Junior Varsity Lions (4-2) came into today ranked 4th in the Kansas Super Region, and they were ready to face Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School. Unfortunately, due to connection issues, Kapaun Mt. Carmel had to forfeit, giving our squad a 3-0 win! Led by Captain Kabella Hilyard, with Matthew Roach and Roman Price, they’re keeping momentum strong heading into the final stretch of the season!
The Varsity Lions, featuring Captain Caden Thomas alongside Keith Rehmet and Charles Kiesel, entered their matchup ranked 6th and took on Buhler High School’s Gold squad. With impressive plays, they pulled off a thrilling 3-1 win!
Lastly, our Junior Varsity II squad (2-3) captained by Codie Boutin, with Jeremiah Thompson and Bradley Clarenson, had a tough matchup against Goddard High School’s SSBU2 team and, despite their best efforts, fell 0-3. Still, they’re ready to regroup for next week’s challenges!
With only 3 weeks left in the regular season, Elk Valley is excited to bring even more energy, skill, and teamwork as playoffs come into view! Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💪
🔥 Don’t miss the action! Catch all our teams' matches live at twitch.tv/elkvalleylions! 🔥
And stay tuned for tomorrow’s action as our #19 ranked Mario Kart 8 Deluxe team (4-1) and our Fortnite Zone Wars team hit the arena. Let’s keep cheering on Elk Valley eSports as they make their mark! 🦁💪 #ElkValleyeSports #SSBU #GoLions #PlayoffsReady #MK8 #Fortnite


📣 Get ready for the best addition to your Thanksgiving meal! 📣
The Elk Valley Junior Class of 2026 is selling frozen, ready-to-bake Texas Roadhouse Rolls with their legendary honey cinnamon butter! 🤤 Perfectly delicious and so easy to make fresh at home!
✨ $12 per dozen
🦃 Order by November 15 to guarantee pickup before Thanksgiving!
To order, call 620-642-2215 ext. 300 and reserve your rolls! Don’t miss out – these rolls are the perfect way to make your holiday meal unforgettable! 🍞💛 Rolls will still be available after November 15, but place your order soon to get them in time for Thanksgiving!


🌟 Elk Valley USD 283 Stands Against Bullying! 🌟
Today, our Elk Valley students showed up in bright neon colors to celebrate Anti-Bullying Day! By wearing their boldest and brightest outfits, they demonstrated that we stand together in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. 🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread positivity and kindness! Let’s keep shining light on acceptance and respect every day.
✨ #ElkValleyStrong #AntiBullyingDay #KindnessCounts #StandTogether

🍂 November at Elk Valley is packed with excitement! 🍂 Our latest newsletter, calendar, and menu are now available—be sure to check them out!
Here’s what’s coming up:
🎉 Thursday Cook’s Choice Entrees – New surprises every week! Get ready to enjoy a fresh twist on your Thursday lunch!
🏆 Dodgeball Tournament*– It’s game time on Nov. 1st! Students, staff, and community members bring your A-game for a showdown of epic proportions! Help raise money for Prom!
🏀 Basketball Practice starts Nov. 18th! Calling all aspiring athletes—let’s hit the court and kick off an amazing season!
🎭 Elk Valley Drama Presents: "Smackdown in the Courtroom" – Mark your calendars for November 21st as our talented students bring this hilarious courtroom comedy to life! You won’t want to miss the laughs and drama!
🏚️ Outhouse Tours – Step back in time and experience this unique Elk County tradition! Join us for some fun and support the Freshman class as they sell concessions on Nov. 22nd and 23rd, 9 am - 5 pm! Don’t miss out!
🦃 Thanksgiving Break—There will be no school from Nov. 27th to 29th! Enjoy a relaxing holiday filled with family, food, and gratitude.
Make November a month to remember at Elk Valley! 🧡🖤



🕹️🎮 Elk Valley eSports Update 🎮🕹️
Our eSports teams are on a bye week due to Parent-Teacher Conferences this week. But don’t worry—we’ll be back in action next Wednesday, October 30th! 🎉
https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions
Take this time to gear up and cheer for your favorite players as we return to compete in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Fortnite! 🏆🔥
Stay tuned for updates, and we’ll see you all next week! Go Lions! 🦁💥 #ElkValleyEsports #LionsPride #GameOn


Retake Picture Day is 10/30/2024! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 87310JF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

Elk Valley Juniors and Seniors had an amazing time visiting Independence Community College for Junior/Senior Day! 🎓 They got a firsthand look at college life, explored potential career paths, and learned about the great programs ICC offers. This was an exciting opportunity for our students to start planning their future and take steps towards achieving their academic and career goals. We are so proud of these Lions for taking the initiative! #ElkValleyLions #JuniorSeniorDay #CollegeBound #FutureReady #ICCPirates





🏆🎮 Victory for Elk Valley eSports! 🎮🏆
Huge congratulations to our Mario Kart team for their win today! Led by Captain Keith Rehmet, with stellar performances from Charles Kiesel, Codie Boutin, and Jeremiah Thompson, they raced their way to victory! This brings the squad to 3-1halfway through the season🏁🔥
These players showed amazing teamwork, focus, and skills on the track. We're so proud of your hard work and dedication—way to represent Elk Valley with pride! 👏
Let's keep the momentum going, Lions! 🦁🎮 #ElkValleyEsports #MarioKartWinners #LionPride


🎮 Elk Valley eSports is on fire! 🔥
Our teams pulled off an incredible clean sweep today, going 3-0 during Week 3 of the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate season! 🏆
💥 Varsity team: Caden Thomas, Keith Rehmet, and Charles Kiesel dominated the field with 6 total 3 stocks.
💥 Junior Varsity: Kabella Hilyard, Matthew Roach, and Jeremiah Thompson played like pros!
💥 Junior Varsity 2: Codie Boutin, Johnny Best, and Zoey Kietzer pulled a dub!
Shoutout to Pashence Best, ready as our first backup! 🎮
Stay tuned, because this season is only heating up! Go Lions! 🦁 #ElkValleyEsports #SmashUltimate #CleanSweep #GoLions