Elk Valley USD 283

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"

Celebrate School Board Recognition Month with us by thanking our school board members! Our school board includes Jim Greer, President, Brandon Rogers, Vice President, Annette Chism, June Kramer, Danny Shipley and Jamie White. These six individuals make crucial decisions for the students and staff at Ek Valley. Thank you, school board leaders!

🎯 Elk Valley Archery 2025 Schedule Announcement! 🎯 We’re excited to release our 2025 Archery Schedule and share the "Thrill of the Thud!" 🏹 Mark your calendars and come cheer on our talented archers as they compete in these exciting tournaments: 📅 1/18 – Pittsburg High School 📅 2/22 – Oswego High School 📅 3/28-29 – Kansas State Tournament @ Kansas State Fairgrounds Let’s show our Elk Valley pride and support our archery team on their journey to success!🧡🖤🦁 #ElkValleyArchery #ThrillOfTheThud #ArcherySeason2025

🚨 Weather Alert: Afterschool Activities Cancelled 🚨 Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Elk Valley Schools will be canceling all afterschool activities today, including: 🏀 Basketball 📚 After School Program ⚽ All practices Please stay safe and warm! We'll keep you updated with any further changes. 🌨️

School Closure Announcement Due to inclement weather, Elk Valley Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10th. All after-school activities are also canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and stay warm during this winter weather. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, Elk Valley!

🎉🐾 Exciting January Ahead for USD 283 Elk Valley Lions! 🦁 🎉 We’re jumping back into action on January 7th, and the month is PACKED with fun, competition, and celebration! Here’s what’s happening in Lion Country: 🏀 Basketball – Cheer on our athletes as they hit the court with determination and Lion pride! Check the schedule for upcoming games and show your support! 🤼 Wrestling – Our wrestlers are ready to dominate the mats! Come out and see their hard work and skill in action. 🏹 Archery – Take aim and follow the precision and focus of our archery team as they showcase their talents this season! 🎮 eSports – Our gamers are taking on new challenges this month with matches streaming on Twitch.tv/ElkValleyLions! Don’t miss the action! 📅 Kansas Day – Join us on January 29th as we celebrate our state’s rich history with fun and educational activities for all ages! 🥪 Cafeteria Menu & Newsletter – Stay in the loop with everything happening at USD 283 by checking out the attached Newsletter and January Cafeteria Menu! 🗞️ It’s going to be an amazing month, Lions! Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s kick off 2025 with a roar! 🦁🖤🧡 #ElkValleyLions #LionPride #JanuaryFun

Due to hazardous road conditions, low temperatures, and reduced visibility, USD 283 Elk Valley will delay the start of school by two hours on Tuesday, Jan 7th. School will start at 10:00 AM. No breakfast will be served. This delay is necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, and bus drivers. School buses will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule, and parents are advised to monitor local conditions before sending students to school. For further updates, please check the district website or follow us on social media.

🏀🎉 Get ready for some exciting middle school basketball action tomorrow at 4 PM! The Elk Valley Middle School Basketball teams are facing off against Chetopa at home, and we want YOU to be part of the spirit! 🎉🏀 Our cheer team is encouraging everyone to wear WHITE to the game to help boost that team spirit and show our support! 🤍 Let’s pack the stands in white and cheer our teams to victory! 🗓️ Game Day: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Elk Valley 🎀 Dress Code: Wear white to show your support! 🤍 Let’s make this a memorable night for our athletes! See you there! 🙌 #GoLions #WhiteOut #ElkValleyPride

🎄✨ Finals & Winter Break are Almost Here! 🎅❄️ Elk Valley Lions, let’s ease into the holiday season with some festive fun! Join us for Spirit Week next week and show off your holiday cheer! 📅 Tuesday - Cozy Christmas Get comfy in your favorite flannel and stocking cap. 📅 Wednesday - Christmas Everywhere It’s time for ugly sweaters or dress up like a Christmas tree! 📅 Thursday - Christmas Character Bring your favorite Christmas movie or book character to life! 📅 Friday - Polar Express Snuggle up for the last day of Spirit Week with school-appropriate PJs! Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable as we gear up for finals and winter break! 🎁✨ #ElkValleyLions #SpiritWeek #HolidayCheer

🎶 Join Us for a Fun Evening of Food, Music, and Support! 🎶 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11th 🍴 Silent Auction & Dinner: 5:00 PM 🎤 Concert: 6:30 PM Menu: Chili or Chili Frito Pie Dump Cake Tea or Water Cost: $6 per person All proceeds from the dinner and silent auction go to support Prom/After Prom at Elk Valley! Bring your friends and family for a delicious meal, exciting auction items, and an evening of beautiful music by our talented students. Let’s make this year’s prom unforgettable while enjoying a great community event! 📍 See you in the Elk Valley Cafeteria and Gymnasium

🎮🏆 BIG NEWS, LIONS! 🏆🎮 Championship BOUND! Your Elk Valley eSports Varsity Super Smash Brothers team—Caden Thomas, Keith Rehmet, and Charles Kiesel—just brought home an incredible WIN in the Kansas Championship semi-finals today! 🙌🔥 They triumphed over a tough J.C. Harmon High School team in an epic 3-2 match! We’re SO PROUD of these players for their skill, teamwork, and determination. 🦁💪 Now, they’re heading to the Kansas Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Championship game next week! 📅 Mark your calendars: 🏆 Championship Match 🗓 Wednesday, December 11th ⏰ 4:00 PM 🎥 Watch LIVE at: https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions Let’s cheer on Caden, Keith, and Charles as they go for GOLD and bring the state championship title to Elk Valley! 🎉 Show your Lion pride in the comments below! 🦁 #GoLions #eSports #SmashBrosChampionship

🎄✨ Join Us for Elk Valley's Annual Christmas Lunch! 🎅🎁 Celebrate the season with us on Wednesday, December 20th! Enjoy a festive meal, great company, and holiday cheer! 📅 Event Details: Elementary Lunch: 11:00 AM Middle/High School Lunch: 12:00 PM Cost: $5 per meal 🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today! Sign up by Wednesday, December 13th to join in the fun! 📞 Call us at 620-642-2215 or scan the QR code to register. We can’t wait to see you there for this joyful holiday tradition! 🌟 #ElkValleyChristmas #HolidayLunch #CommunityCelebration

🎮🔥 ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! 🔥🎮 The Elk Valley ESports Team is on FIRE and just secured an INCREDIBLE victory today to advance to the Kansas Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Semi-Finals! 🏆💪 Our very own Keith Rehmet delivered the clutch performance of a lifetime with TWO BACK-TO-BACK 3-stock victories to seal the deal and send the team soaring into the next round! 🕹️✨ Mark your calendars because this is BIG: 📅 Thursday, December 5th ⏰ Time: 4 PM 📍 Watch the action live here: twitch.tv/elkvalleylions Let’s rally behind these amazing players as they fight for a shot at the Kansas Championship! Drop your 🦁 below to show your Elk Valley pride, and let’s GO, LIONS! 🦁💪 #EVLions #ESportsElite #SmashUltimateChampionship

🤼‍♀️ Elk Valley High School Girls Wrestling – 2024 Season! 🤼‍♀️ The 2024 Girls Wrestling season is here, and we couldn't be prouder of our dedicated athletes! Join us as we support our incredible team as they compete for victory and show their strength on the mat. 📅 Season Schedule Highlights: Get ready for an action-packed season with matches and tournaments that showcase the hard work, determination, and talent of our girls wrestling team. Upcoming Matches & Events: December 6th - @ Caney 21st - @Cherryvale January 24th - @Eureka And more to be added! Come out, cheer loud, and help us show these athletes how much we believe in them! Your support means everything! Let’s make this season unforgettable. Go Elk Valley Girls Wrestling! 💪🥇 #ElkValleyWrestling #GirlsWrestling #GoLions #TeamSpirit #SupportOurAthletes

🏀 Elk Valley High School Boys Basketball – 2024 Season! 🏀 We are excited to announce the Elk Valley High School Boys Basketball team, in partnership with West Elk, is ready to hit the court for an amazing season! Come cheer on our athletes as they represent the spirit and pride of our schools. 📅 Schedule Highlights: 📍 All home games will be hosted at West Elk High School. Here’s what’s coming up: December 10-13 - @Humbolt Tournament - TBA 17 - @Neodesha - 5pm 20 - Fredonia - 4pm January 3 - Rose Hill - 4pm 10 - Blue Stem - 4pm 14 - @Cedar Vale/Dexter - 4PM 17 - @South Haven 20-24 - @Ark City SCBL Tournament - TBA 31 - @Udall - 4pm February 4 - Central - 4pm 7 - Caldwell - 4pm 11 - Flinthills - 4pm 13 - Burlingame - 5pm 14 - @Oxford - 4pm 18 - Sedan- 4pm 21 - @Argonia - 4pm 27-28 - @Sub-State Quarterfinals- TBD march 3-8 - @Sub-State Tournament- TBD 12-15 - @State Tournament- TBD Mark your calendars and join us in showing support for our young athletes. Your cheers make a difference! Let’s pack the stands and make this season unforgettable! Go Elk Valley & West Elk! 🏀✨ #ElkValleyBasketball #Teamwork #HighSchoolSports #GoLions

🏀 Elk Valley Middle School Basketball Season is Here! 🏀 Get ready for an exciting season of middle school basketball! Come out and show your support for our talented teams as they hit the court and give it their all. Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or just looking for a fun night out, we've got you covered. Check out the schedule below and make sure you don’t miss any of the action: 📅 Game Schedule: December 5 - @Bartlett 1pm 9 - Oswego 4pm 12 - @Altamont 4pm 19 - ChetopA 4pm January 9 - @Mound Valley 4pm 13 - @Meadow View 4pm 16 - St Paul 4pm 18 - @Oswego TBD 23 - Thayer 4pm 27 - @Edna 4pm 30 - St Patricks 4pm February 3 - Altoona 4pm 6 - League @ Chetopa 8 - League @ Chetopa Let's pack the stands and cheer on our amazing athletes! 🦁 Your support makes all the difference. #GoLions #ElkValleyBasketball #MiddleSchoolSports #TeamSpirit

🎄✨ Join us for Elk Valley's Annual Christmas Concert! 🎶✨ Come celebrate the holiday season with beautiful music from our talented students! 🎵 The evening will feature performances from: 🎤 Elementary Choir 🎺 Middle and High School Band 🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 11th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Students should arrive at their classroom by 6:15 PM) 📍 Location: Elk Valley Gymnasium This concert is open to the entire Elk Valley community, so bring your friends and family for an evening filled with festive cheer and wonderful music! 🎄 We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

🎄✨ 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