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💼 Mr. Russell’s Business Essentials Class Explores Profit and Risk with the Card Game PIT! 💼 Today, students in Mr. Russell’s Business Essentials class at Elk Valley High School took a deep dive into the concepts of profit and risk—key elements in any successful business strategy. And what better way to understand these ideas than through a hands-on, fast-paced game of PIT? 🎲📈 Here’s how they connected the game to real-world business: Understanding Profit: In PIT, students learned that to "corner the market" on a commodity, they need to make strategic trades to maximize their cards—just like businesses work to maximize profit by managing resources effectively. The thrill of gaining all nine cards in a suit gave them a taste of how businesses feel when they hit profit goals! Managing Risk: The game’s chaotic trading environment helped students experience the uncertainty businesses face. With every trade, they had to weigh the risk of losing out on a better opportunity versus the potential gain. This real-time decision-making mirrored the challenges companies face when navigating market risks. Strategy in Action: By organizing their cards and choosing which commodity to focus on, students practiced strategic thinking—critical in managing profit and risk in the business world. This interactive lesson wasn’t just fun—it was a powerful way for our future business leaders to connect classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. We’re excited to see them apply these lessons as they continue exploring the business world! #ElkValleyHigh #BusinessEssentials #ProfitAndRisk #HandsOnLearning #FutureBusinessLeaders

Your Elk Valley Lions eSports Squad is headed to the State Fair to compete in the inaugural High School Esports Competition. Friday, September 13th - 9:00 am-1:00 pm New to the fair this year is the High School Esports Competition sponsored by XP League of Wichita. Schools from around the state will come together in Dillon Hall inside the Encampment Building to compete for the title of esports champion of the Kansas State Fair. During this inaugural year, the students will be playing Valorant in a 5v5 format with a maximum of 16 teams allowed. A small number of spectators will be allowed inside the gaming area, so you are welcome to bring a cheering section to represent your school.

Congratulations to Keith Rehmet on being randomly selected to win the prize pack from the Open House Scavenger Hunt!

This fall, Elk Valley is offering three dynamic courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the business world: 1. Business Essentials: Acquire a broad understanding of essential business concepts. This course covers everything from industry trends and business management to ethical decision-making, equipping you with the knowledge to thrive in any business setting. Perfect for those seeking to build a strong foundation in business fundamentals. 2. Business Communications: Master the art of professional communication. From speaking and writing to utilizing technology effectively, this course covers all aspects of communication critical to success in any business environment. 3. Business Law: Build a strong foundation in legal principles and explore various areas of law, including criminal, civil, contract, and more. #ElkValley #Fall2024 #BusinessEssentials #BusinessCommunications #BusinessLaw #CareerGrowth #CareerTechnicalEducation

Free School Supplies Event Sunday, August 4 6:00-7:30PM Calvary Chapel of Elk Falls Come and get all of your school supplies for the upcoming school year for FREE! Available to all Elk Valley students

📚🍎 **August Back-to-School Cafeteria Menu! 🍎📚 Hello Elk Valley families! As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we're thrilled to unveil our delicious and nutritious August cafeteria menu. Our team has crafted meals that will fuel our students' minds and bodies, ensuring they're ready to tackle every challenge that comes their way! Every meal is prepared with the utmost care to ensure freshness, flavor, and nutrition. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and see those happy, healthy faces in the cafeteria! 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates and have a fantastic start to the school year! 🎒✏️ #ElkValleySchools #BackToSchool #HealthyMeals #SchoolLunch

🎉🐾 Elk Valley Summer Program Field Trip Announcement! 🐾🎉 We are thrilled to announce that students with perfect attendance and exemplary behavior will be visiting Tanganyika Wildlife Park! 🎒🦓 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 12th 🕒 Return Time: By 4:30 PM Important Reminders: - Wear comfortable walking shoes 👟 - Dress in suitable clothes for outdoor activities 👕 - Don't forget your sunscreen! ☀️ Let's make this an unforgettable adventure! 🧡🖤 Elk Valley Summer Program 🖤🧡

🎓🚀 Exciting News from Our Students! 🚀🎓 We're thrilled to share the incredible projects our 4th - 12th grade summer program students have been working on! 🌟 They've embarked on a journey to explore various career paths, setting SMART goals, diving deep into research, and even spotlighting famous figures in their chosen fields. 📚💼 From aspiring doctors to future engineers, our students are showcasing their dedication and passion for their dream careers. Stay tuned for some inspiring insights into the next generation of professionals! 🌟 #FutureLeaders #CareerExploration #StudentProjects

Elk Valley featured as an eMints Success for designing a school and community legacy.

Loads of fun during the first day of Summer Program at Elk Valley! K-3 Students explored how understanding feelings helps us be better friends. Had fun with parachutes and jumping. Learned about pendulums and experimented with making their own. And had a visit from Mrs. Jenny from the KState Extension and learned about the layers for the Earth in fun and tasty ways!

Summer Program is getting SMART 4th-12th kicked off the week with learning about SMART Goals and Career Exploration. Tomorrow they will dive deeper into Career Pathways, what to do, how to get there, and the skills needed for success!

Summer is here and Elk Valley is offering free breakfast and lunches to youth ages 1-18! Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 Lunch: 11:10-11:40 These meals will only be offered during these times. Please ensure you arrive early!

Congratulations to Jacen Gaston and Lanee Shipley for being chosen as two of a little more than 50 Outstanding Incoming Seniors across the entire state of Kansas for the 19th Youth Civic Leadership Institute! Youth Civic Leadership Institute (YCLI) is an exciting summer leadership opportunity sponsored by the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas for incoming high school seniors. The three-day, two-night program welcomes Kansas students nominated by their principals, counselors, and teachers. The program includes a variety of speakers, outings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions focusing on the importance of civic engagement in our democracy. A highlight of the program is a visit to the State Capitol in Topeka to meet with state leaders. This leadership opportunity is provided at no cost to students accepted to the program. https://doleinstitute.org/civic-engagement-education/youth-civic-leadership-institute/

Are you ready for Elk Valley's Summer Program? 4th-12th Grade students are in for some exciting educational experiences! June 3-6: Discover Your Future! Goals Setting - SMART goals and your future! Navigating Your Future - What to do and how to get there! Bringing Goals to Life - Compiling your future presentations Career Showcase - Join us for an afternoon of live presentations on student careers June 10-13: Wonders of Science Physics - Strength of Arches Biology - Ecosystems and Me Chemistry - Thermochromatic Playdoh June 17-20: State Rivalries Through Food South Dakota: Chislic VS. North Dakota: Lefse West Virginia: Pepperoni Rolls VS. Virginia: Peanut Soup Iowa: Sweet Corn VS. Indiana: Smash Burgers Massachusetts: Ice Cream VS. Delaware: Scrapple June 24-27: Lifelong Hobbies Art - Freeform Sculpture Games - Board and Virtual Physical Outdoors - Horseshoes, Bocce, & Cornhole

With that Elk Valleys 2024 Track and Field Season is over. Congratulations on a great season! Dameon Kiesel Shot Put Finals 5th Wyatt Raynor Triple Jump Finals 5th Jacen Gaston 100 Meter Dash Finals 6th All three earned points for Elk Valley

So many amazing activites happening in the area this summer!

SDC Trip

2024-2025 Immunization Sheet

Kindergarteners are counting the days down by doing a balloon pop. This week they had extra recess, chalk day, painted rocks, and added to the snake outside. They also played with play-dough!

Preschool students practiced “cutting hair” for the Mother’s Day projects!