Elk Valley USD 283

Elk Valley Schools - 2 Hour Delay Due to dangerously low temperatures, Elk Valley Schools will be on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 21st. School will start at 10:00 AM. Breakfast WILL be served from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. If you choose not to send your student due to weather conditions, they will be excused. Please contact the main office at (620) 642-2215 after 10:00 AM tomorrow to notify the school. Stay safe and stay warm, Lions!

School Closure Notice - February 20, 2025 Due to accumulated snow, negative wind chills, and poor road conditions, Elk Valley USD 283 will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please note that teachers will be participating in a professional development day.  Please stay safe and warm.

🚨 School Closure Announcement 🚨 Due to the forecasted heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures, Elk Valley Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, and Wednesday, February 19. This decision aligns with other area districts and prioritizes the safety of our students and staff.

Love is in the Air… and in the Lab! ❤️⚗️ Middle schoolers in Mrs. Roach’s science class celebrated Valentine’s Day with a little magic—science magic! Students became potion masters as they explored chemistry through a love potion experiment. Using dry ice, they observed sublimation in different household liquids and reviewed chemical and physical changes as the bubbling mist brought their potions to life. Science has never been so enchanting!

📣 Elk Valley High School Girls Wrestling Heads to Regionals! 🏆🤼‍♀️ Tomorrow, February 14th, our Lady Lions hit the mat at Regionals, ready to battle for a spot at State! 💪🔥 ✨ Senior Kaylea Hilyard enters the tournament seeded 8th and is fighting to break into the top 4 to secure her ticket to State! ✨ Freshmen Nezaria Luce & Kabella Hilyard are also stepping onto the big stage, competing in the first round of this double-elimination tournament. Second-round matches continue on Saturday, February 15th. Be sure to cheer on our girls as they give it their all! 🙌🧡 📺 Catch the action LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1oHLtYMJ_HiYiaJCAIH6Q We’ll keep you updated right here on Facebook when the girls are on the mat! Let’s go, Lady Lions! 🦁🖤#ElkValleyWrestling #RoadToState #GoLions

🏃‍♂️🔥 Elk Valley High School Track & Field – 2025 Schedule is HERE! 🔥🏃‍♀️ Get ready, Lions! The 2025 Track & Field season is just around the corner, and we can't wait to hit the track! Mark your calendars and come support our athletes as they compete this spring! 📅 HIGH SCHOOL MEET SCHEDULE MARCH 🏅 4 – Practice Begins APRIL 🏅 4 – Mulvane @ 3:30 PM 🏅 8 – Oswego @ 3:30 PM 🏅 22 – Caldwell @ 3 PM 🏅 24 – Fredonia Relays @ 3 PM 🏅 29 – Burden @ 3 PM MAY 🏅 1 – Madison @ 3 PM 🏅 8 – Humboldt @ 10 AM 🏅 16 – League (Udall) @ 3 PM 🏅 22/23 – 1A Regionals @ TBD 🏅 30/31 – Kansas State Meet (Wichita State University) @ TBD 🏅 MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE: The schedule is being finalized, but practice kicks off on March 4th! Stay tuned for more details! Let’s make this season one to remember! GO LIONS! 🦁🖤🧡 #ElkValleyTrack #LionPride #RoadToState

🎪🎭 ELK VALLEY SCHOOL CARNIVAL & MURDER MYSTERY PARTY! 🎭🎪 📅 WHEN: Wednesday, February 26th ⏰ TIME: 5:30 PM 📍 WHERE: Elk Valley Cafeteria Step right up for a night of mystery, games, and fun as the EV Drama Class presents "MURDER UNDER THE BIGTOP!" 🎪🔎 One ringmaster is dead... and there are eight suspects. Can YOU figure out WHODUNIT? 🕵️‍♂️💡 🎟 FREE Admission 💡 FREE Light-Up Bracelet 🎯 FIVE FREE Game Tickets (Every game = prizes! Everyone wins!) 🍿 FREE Popcorn all night, served by none other than "Pops McSalty" – but let’s hope he didn’t take out Ringmaster Rhett Coat! 😱 🎟 Need more games? Grab 5 extra tickets for just $1! 🌭 Concessions available for dinner. This is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, so bring the whole crew for food, fun, and a little murder! 🃏🔪 🗓 Mark your calendars – Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM in the EV Cafeteria! See you there! 🎉

❄️☃️ Snow Day Fun at Little Lion’s Daycare! ☃️❄️ Our Little Lions had an absolute blast today with a sensory table snow day! ❄️ From scooping and shaping to feeling the chilly textures, our kiddos explored, played, and learned—all while staying warm inside! 🥰 Sensory play is a fantastic way to encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and endless giggles! Just look at those happy faces! 🦁💛 Have a favorite snow day activity? Let us know in the comments! ⛄👇 #LittleLions #SnowDayFun #SensoryPlay #ElkValley

With predicted early morning temperatures and remaining snow on our rural routes, Elk Valley will have a 2hr delayed start on Thursday, February 13th. Bus pick up times will be 2 hours delayed from normal pick up times. There will be no breakfast served. Classes start at 10:00AM!

🎮🔥 Elk Valley eSports Dominates Opening Week! 🔥🎮 The Elk Valley Lions eSports teams came out swinging in the first week of the PlayVS Super Smash Bros. Ultimate season, with ALL THREE squads—Varsity, Junior Varsity, and JV2—going a perfect 3-0 on the day! 💪🎉 This season, our teams are competing in the Central Region, battling against 154 teams for the championship title. With a strong start, they’ve shown they’re ready to take on the best and fight their way to the top! 🏆 👏 Huge congratulations to our players for their dedication, teamwork, and skill! Let’s keep the momentum going! #GoLions #EVeSports #SmashBros #LionsOnTop 🦁🎮

Due to the timing of the snowstorm and predicted snow amounts across the Elk Valley district, we have made the decision to cancel school for tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe and warm!

🚨 The Spring 2025 eSports Season is HERE with the Elk Valley Lions! 🎮🎉 We’re gearing up for some epic gameplay, and we want YOU to be there for all the action! Catch all the excitement LIVE on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions starting at 4:00 PM each week! 🖥️🔥 Here’s the lineup: 📅 Tuesdays – Scrimmage & Practice 📅 Wednesdays – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate featuring THREE amazing teams! 📅 Thursdays – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Fortnite Zone Wars – Fast, Furious, and FUN! We’re also thrilled to announce our continued partnership with PlayVS, the premier platform for high school esports. And in a brand new development, we now have Kansas’s first PlayVS Super Coach, Coach Russell, who is passionate about growing eSports not just here in Elk Valley but all across Kansas and beyond! Coach Russell and Elk Valley are committed to helping our players level up and making eSports a force to be reckoned with! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and tune in for all the action! Let's go Lions! 🦁⚡ #ElkValleyLions #eSportsSeason #PlayVS #LionsPride #KansasEsports #SuperCoach #TwitchGaming

🚀 Elk Valley Lions Represent at the Kansas State CTE Conference! 🔥 CTE Coordinator & Business Teacher Mr. Jason Russell and Agriculture Educator Ms. Meghan Strassburg have been hard at work in Manhattan, KS, attending the Kansas State Career and Technical Education Conference! 🏫💡 They’re bringing back exciting insights on computer science, data analytics, and personal finance integration into our curriculum—helping prepare Elk Valley students for the future! 💻📊💰 They also explored XR classroom applications, learned about empowering special populations in high-demand careers, and discovered strategies for supporting diverse needs in technical education. 🏗️🔬🎮 We’re excited to see how their experience shapes Elk Valley’s CTE programs and opens new opportunities for our students! Stay tuned for more updates! 🦁🧡🖤 #ElkValleyLions #CTE #CareerReady #FutureFocused

Due to limited number of players, there will only be a MS A Team Boys game at EV starting at 4 today.

🎉 February at Elk Valley! 🎉 We’re kicking off the month with lots of exciting events and activities for our students, families, and community! Check out our February Activities Calendar, Newsletter, and Cafeteria Menu to stay up-to-date with everything happening at Elk Valley this month! 📅🍽️ From school events to exciting activities and tasty meals, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—get all the info you need right here! Let’s make this February a great one, Elk Valley! 🧡❤️🖤 #FebruaryAtElkValley #CommunityAndSchool

🏈🔥 The Chiefs Are Super Bowl Bound! Let’s Celebrate with Spirit Week! 🔥🏈 Elk Valley, let’s show our Kansas City pride as the Chiefs head to the Super Bowl! Join us for Spirit Week, February 4th-7th, and get ready to bring the energy! 📅 February 4th - Team Tuesday Rep your favorite player or team—Chiefs gear, jerseys, or any team you love! 📅 February 5th - Winning Wednesday Dress like triplets to celebrate the Chiefs’ push for a THREEPEAT! 📅 February 6th - Tailgate Thursday We’re New Orleans bound! Wear your Mardi Gras masks and sunglasses to get in the spirit! 📅 February 7th - Red Friday It’s tradition! Wear RED to show your support for the Chiefs as they get ready for the big game! Let’s bring the hype, the energy, and the Chiefs Kingdom spirit to Elk Valley! Go Chiefs! ❤️💛 #ChiefsKingdom #SuperBowlSpirit #EVLions

🌹💖 Spread the Love This Valentine's Day! 💖🌹 Elk Valley's SADD Club is raising money for After-Prom by selling adorable and delicious Valentine's Treats to be delivered on Valentine's Day! 🥰✨ Show your friends, family, or special someone how much you care while supporting a great cause. 🎁 Treat Options: 🍰 Little Debbie Cake Pop – $3 🍪 I Love Our Friend-Chip – $2 💌 A Sweet Valentine Envelope – $3 💛 You Are One in a Minion – $2 💋 Hugs and Kisses: A Hershey’s Kisses Surprise – $5 🦋 Skittles Butterfly – $2 💐 Candy Bouquet – $15 🥤 Pop Can Bouquet – $10 🗓️ Order Dates: 👉 Orders open January 22nd and will be taken until February 5th. 💵 How to Order & Pay: Payment is due at the time of order. You can place and pay for your order through SADD Club members: Paeshence Best Zoey Keitzer Johnny Best Journey Eades 📧 Email dgreer@usd283.org or call 620-642-7105 for more information or to place your order! Don't miss out – these treats are perfect for spreading love and smiles! ❤️ Thank you for supporting our After-Prom fundraiser! 🦁

🚨 Attention Elk Valley! 🚨 Our Business's Digital Marketing class is hard at work creating awesome Instagram marketing posts, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with you! 🎉💻📲 Our talented students are learning the ins and outs of digital marketing while bringing some fresh content to the Elk Valley Lions Instagram page. From eye-catching graphics to clever captions, these posts are a must-see! 🤩 👉 Head over to https://www.instagram.com/elkvalleylions/ and check out the latest posts! Don't forget to like, comment, and share to support our students' hard work! 🙌 #ElkValleyLions #DigitalMarketing #StudentWork #InstagramMarketing #SupportOurStudents #FutureMarketers #BusinessClass

📣 Due to inclement weather, Elk Valley will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, January 21st. Buses will be on a 2 hour delayed schedule. No breakfast will be served. Classes start at 10:00 am! 📣

Shoutout to our Elk Valley Lions Middle School Boys and Girls teams for playing their hearts out tonight against St. Paul! 🧡🏀🖤 While we didn’t take home the wins, the effort, teamwork, and determination on the court were incredible to see. Keep your heads up, Lions—this is how champions are made! 🦁💪 #LionPride #KeepPushing #ElkValleyStrong"