Elk Valley USD 283

📣 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

🏐 Exciting News, Elk Valley Family! 🏐 Join us this Saturday as our Elk Valley Middle School Volleyball team competes in the Mineral Belt League Tournament at Harrison Gymnasium in Altamont! 🎉 📅 Date: This Saturday, October 12th. 🕚 Time: 11 AM & 2 PM Come out and support our talented players as they showcase their skills and teamwork on the court! Let’s show our Elk Valley spirit and cheer them on! 🖤🧡 #ElkValleyPride #MiddleSchoolVolleyball #GoTeam

🎉🍂 Support the Senior Class of 2025 at the Longton Fall Festival! 🍂🎉 Join us on October 12th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM as our Senior Class sells delicious concessions at the Longton Fall Festival! Come hungry and enjoy: 🍔 Pulled Pork Sandwiches 🌮 Nachos 🌭 Hot Dogs 🍽️ Lunch Combos Every purchase helps support our seniors, so bring your friends and family for a tasty meal while enjoying the festivities! We can't wait to see you there! 🙌❤️ #LongtonFallFestival #SupportOurSeniors

🎉 Some of our Elk Valley Juniors and Seniors are having an amazing time at Pittsburg State University for Rumble in the Jungle! 🎓🏈 From exploring the campus and learning about PSU’s academic programs to experiencing the electric atmosphere of Gorilla football, it's a day full of excitement and opportunity! A big thank you to Pittsburg State for the warm welcome and unforgettable experience. We’re proud of our students for taking this step towards their futures—college life is just around the corner! #ElkValleyLions #PSURumbleInTheJungle #CollegeBound #FutureGorillas

🎃🍂 Join us for the Elk Valley Fall Festival! 🍂🎃 Come celebrate the season with a fun-filled day of food, activities, and our festive parade! Mark your calendars for October 31st and bring the whole family! Here’s the lineup: 🍽️ Luncheon: Elementary: 11:00 AM Middle/High School: 12:00 PM 🎉 Parade: 1:00 PM 🍁 Fall Activities to follow right after the parade! 📞 Call us at 620-642-2215 to reserve your spot for lunch by October 23rd. We can’t wait to see you there for a fantastic day of fall fun at Elk Valley! 🍂

🚨 Elk Valley's 2024 Awareness Week 🚨 Join us as we come together for a meaningful and impactful Awareness Week, starting Tuesday, October 29th! Each day, we'll raise awareness for important causes by dressing up and showing our support. Check out the lineup: ✨ Tuesday, Oct. 29 - Anti-Bullying "My Future is Too Bright for Bullying!" Wear Neon Colors and stand against bullying! 💡 🟫 Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Suicide Prevention "Don’t Hide Behind Your Struggles." Wear Camo to show that no one fights alone. 🎗️ 🎃 Thursday, Oct. 31 - Red Ribbon Week (Drug Prevention) "Drug Busters!" Elementary: Wear Halloween Shirts to school and bring costumes for the parade! Middle & High School: Wear your Halloween Costumes Costume rules: School appropriate—no weapons, face masks, or face paint! 🚒 Friday, Nov. 1 - Fire Safety "Fire Truck Friday!" Wear Red and/or Blue as we honor our local heroes and learn about fire safety! 🔴🔵 Let’s make this a fun and educational week, Lions! #AwarenessWeek #ElkValleyLions #StandTogether #NoBullying #MentalHealthMatters #DrugFree #FireSafety

Due to the potential issues with our water supply, we are swapping next week's menu to make things more manageable. We are switching the weeks of Oct 8-11 and Oct 15-18 around. We will not have a salad bar available until further notice. Next week's menu will be: Tuesday-Pulled pork Sandwich Wednesday-Sweet & Sour Chicken Thursday-Cook's Choice Friday-Chicken Chili Crispitos The week of Oct 15-18 we will serve the menu published for Oct 8-11.

October 3rd - Title 1 Parent Meeting - 5:30 pm

🎉🤪 It’s Wacky Wednesday at Elk Valley FFA Greenhand Spirit Week! Time to get wild with your wackiest outfits and craziest hairstyles! 🤪🎉 We can't wait to see your creativity, so be sure to share your photos with us and spread the wacky spirit! 🦁✨ #GreenhandSpiritWeek #WackyWednesday #ElkValleyFFA #ElkValleyLions #CrazyOutfits #WildHairDontCare

👻🎃 Ghouls, goblins, and all our Elk Valley family! 🎃👻 October has crept up on us, and we've got a spooktacular lineup of events and deliciously haunting treats waiting for you! 🕸️🍂 From eerie activities to bone-chilling bites, this month is going to be fang-tastic! 🕷️✨ Check out our October Calendar and Menu... if you dare! 🧛‍♂️🖤 Don't miss out on the fun lurking around every corner. Check out the images for all the chilling details! #OctoberAtElkValley #SpookySeason #BooTifulEvents #ElkValleyEats 🎃👻

🎥✨We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve just captured stunning drone footage of Elk Valley Schools, thanks to the amazing work of junior Caden Thomas! This incredible video showcases our beautiful campus from a whole new perspective and will soon be featured as the banner on our school website.✨🎥 A huge shoutout to Caden for his talent and creativity in capturing Elk Valley like never before! Stay tuned for the official release. 🚁📸 #ElkValleyPride #OurSchoolFromAbove #NewWebsiteBanner #DroneFootage #StudentTalent

🌼 Mums the Word for the Elk Valley Senior Class of 2025! 🌼 We have beautiful, HUGE mums for sale for just $20 each! 🌸 These stunning blooms are perfect for brightening up your home this fall. We've already sold loads, and we'll be opening up the sale soon! Interested in getting your hands on one (or more!)? Contact Elk Valley High School at 620-642-2215 and get your name on our contact list to be the first to know when sales open up! Support the Class of 2025 and decorate your space with these gorgeous mums! 🌼 #ElkValleySeniors #ClassOf2025 #MumsTheWord #SupportLocal #FallBlooms

Gather your family and friends! Join the Elk Valley SADD club for BINGO at Fall Fest! Cost is by donation with a suggested donation cost of 25 cents per Bingo card. More details on the flyer.