
Sub-State Volleyball brackets are out! Our Lady Trojans will play at Southern Coffey County against Hartford at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 24th! Go get 'em ladies!


In honor of National School Bus Safety Week and Kansas School Transportation Day, USD 456 would like to be sure to THANK all of our BUS DRIVERS! If you see one of our busses today give them a big wave or if your student rides the bus, don't be afraid to holler THANK YOU!


JH/HS PARENTS! Grade cards were sent home with students today. Conferences next week are scheduled in both buildings next week, please call either office or get in touch with the teacher needed to schedule a time to meet. Teachers are also reaching out to parents, please check your emails and methods of communication and set up a time.

It's GAME DAY!!! Come on out and show your support for our Lady Trojans TONIGHT!


NOTIFICATION: Last week, we received an exciting development in regards to food service in the district! KSDE and USDA confirmed with USD 456 that all students can receive a free breakfast and lunch for the remainder of the school year! Be sure your student takes full advantage!


A picturesque night for Friday night football in Hartford. Let’s go Trojans!


HS VB GAME DAY INFO!!! LCL TOURNAMENT EDITION!!!
GO TROJANS!!!


NOTIFICATION: Spectators travelling to the HS FB game vs Hartford tonight need to be sure and bring a lawn chair as there is no visitor seating available! As a reminder, spectators are restricted to those that have received tickets from their athlete. Go Trojans!


Freshman science students working on their DIY roller coasters. Once completed, students will be able to measure things like speed, kinetic energy, etc. of the marble traveling through the coaster. Nice work Trojans!


Spend Halloween morning doing a 5k to benefit the JH StuCo. Pre-registration required for a t-shirt. Deadline is October 19. For more information please contact Mrs. Reeser at lreeser@usd456.org


SCHEDULE CHANGE: Tonight's HS VB games against Herington and Waverly will be VARSITY ONLY. Due to numbers on both visiting squads, we are unable to play JV games.


October Super Scientists


The elementary book fair is coming to an end. If you haven't shopped for the kids in your life now is the time. It closes October 14. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maraisdescygnesvalleyes

Conferences are around the corner! Please note all buildings are scheduling conferences this year out of precaution. Both buildings will contact families who are needed. If there is a need on your end, please call either office to schedule a time to meet with teachers.


LCL volleyball today at Burlingame. Trojans won in 2 against SCC and lost in 2 to Madison. Still have Burlingame in the last match of the day. Let’s go Trojans!


NOTIFICATION: The October 14, 2020, Board of Education meeting agenda has been posted. Please follow the link: https://5il.co/lyzu


A big THANK YOU to the Patterson Family Foundation for the generous donation of over $3,000 to help pay for supplies and equipment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the foundation, visit: www.facebook.com/pattersonfamilyfoundation


Volleyball fans it's time to dig out your costumes and support the MdCV Trojans at the same time. On October 13 we want to see your Halloween costume in the stands while the volleyball team play.


Just 20 minutes of reading a day can expose a child to over 1 million words a year. 1 million words!! Elementary students brought home a scavenger hunt to find books they are excited about at our book fair. If you haven't done your hunt yet you have until October 13 to turn the paper in for a chance at a free book. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maraisdescygnesvalleyes (if the link does not work for you please see our Facebook page for a link you can click)


Congratulations Mr. Jeremy Lingenfelter on being named this month’s “Tireless Teacher!” A prestigious honor for a prestigious educator! We’re sorry for the dust on the award, it had to make the trip from Quenemo to Melvern!
