During ANY closure of schools in response to COVID-19, ALL PERSONS ARE RESTRICTED FROM SCHOOL PROPERTY. Only notified, select staff will be permitted on property. We are attempting to provide the most sanitary conditions possible and need cooperation from the entire community.
As of 4pm today, 3/15/2020, KSDE Commissioner Randy Watson has "strongly recommended" that Kansas school districts close for the week of March 16-20. USD 456 will follow this recommendation and will close school for this week. Further information will be shared when available.
Congratulations to Senior Koby Vanderpool for being named second team all LCL Basketball! Great work Koby!

More exciting updates to our facilities. Here is our completed bleachers and concrete pad at the football field/track, and the result of day 1 of our new softball fence. A big thank you to Coach Criqui, Coach Chloe, and their crew of parents, students, and community members for their work on the fence today. More to come!


Seniors & Senior Parents/Guardians...just a friendly reminder...you have 13 days until most local scholarship applications are due! Don't delay in getting these completed and turned in to Mrs. McCullough! Late applications will not be accepted!

Progress is being made on our new bleachers at the football field!

Just a reminder, Thursday we will be taking all Juniors and Sophomores to Washburn Tech for a school visit. Students will be eating lunch in Topeka before returning to Melvern, please bring money to do so. Thanks!

Be sure to come out to our JH/HS Winter Sports Banquet on March 19th, 2020 at 6pm in the gym! A taco bar will be provided! JH families are asked to bring a dessert and high school families are asked to bring a side! See you there!

Congratulations to Danny Rice on being selected by the USD 456 Board of Education as this year's Teacher of the Year!
Link: https://www.mdcv.org/article/198411?org=mdcv

A great day for FFA! Our students spent the day today at the ECD Ag Mech, Floriculture, Vet Science Career Development Event at Louisburg. Ag Mech placed 8th overall, Flori 11th and Bayleigh just judged by herself so we didn't have a team score.
The day ended with some FFA Week Fun. A big thank you to Mr Rice for your work during FFA week!




Congrats to the varsity JH Scholar’s bowl on another first place finish at the MdCV tournament. Great work Trojans!


At February's Board of Education meeting, the board approved the 2020-2021 district calendar. Be sure to review for all pertinent information about next school year!
Link: https://5il.co/d8ts

Consistent parent support of their student is an integral part of a successful school district, but it is imperative that the link between home and school be strong. We are here to help at Marais des Cygnes Valley - contact a school administrator today!

Parent engagement and involvement in schools is an integral part of a successful student experience and a successful school district. Parent involvement is greatly encouraged and welcomed at Marais des Cygnes Valley - contact a school administrator today!

Great day for the JH Science Tech students at Emporia’s robotics competition today. Great work Trojans!



2020 Census invitations will soon begin hitting mailboxes across the country! MdCV needs you, as the 2020 Census affects federal funding for a number of education programs. Please review KSDE's census fact sheet and participate in the 2020 Census for the future of our students!


1A Regional HS Basketball brackets have been released! On February 24th, the 5th seeded Trojan boys will travel to play the 4th seeded Waverly Bulldogs at 7pm. On February 25th, the 6th seeded Lady Trojans will travel to play the 3rd seeded Hartford Jaguars. Let's go MdCV!


Tonight is the first night of parent teacher conferences. 4:30-8:00 PM at both schools. Please call the school if you have any questions. We will see you soon!

Elementary Parents -
The conference times will be the same as previously scheduled. We understand the same times may not work for you so please call the school if you need to change.
NO Trojan Potential Club (After School Program) on the above dates because of conferences.
Parent-Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th, 4:30pm-8:00pm. Elementary conferences will be scheduled directly with parents while JH/HS conferences will be walk-in. Please contact the buildings for any additional questions.
