
Two MdCV alumni are privileged to celebrate Christmas at The Whitehouse. Marias des Cygnes Valley graduates have no boundaries or limitations. Go Trojans!


NO SCHOOL? NO PROBLEM! IT'S GAMEDAY!
LET'S GO TROJANS!!!


JH BASKETBALL GAME DAY! LET'S GO!!!


It is time to add another name to the plaque! USD 456 is now accepting nominations for TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Please follow the link to nominate the teacher you would like to see receive this award! Nominations close February 1st! https://forms.gle/gGbo6HGfPo4EKd3T7


We apologize, apparently Hartford is having difficulties with their NFHS broadcast of the JH basketball game. We are unaware of when the issue will be resolved. Current link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hartford-high-school-hartford-ks/gam88e615b877
Link to Hartford NFHS page: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hartford-high-school-hartford-ks

NOTIFICATION: USD 456 was notified that a staff member at the JH/HS building has tested positive for COVID-19. As per contact tracing protocols from KDHE, it was determined no other students or staff need to quarantine. USD 456 continues to encourage students, parents, and staff to stay vigilant about their health, stay home when symptomatic, mask up when in public, and maintain appropriate hygiene during the course of the day. As a reminder, COVID-19 testing is available for symptomatic individuals. Contact our school buildings if you would like to arrange a test. Thank you for your cooperation!


GAME DAY! JH BASKETBALL WITH THE EARLY TIP-OFF!
LIVESTREAM: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hartford-high-school-hartford-ks


FIRST GAMES FOR HS BASKETBALL TONIGHT!!
LIVESTREAM: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/olpe-high-school-olpe-ks


WHO'S READY FOR SOME JH BASKETBALL TODAY?!?!?!


Unclear on JH/HS BB game information? Be sure to check our calendar for the most up-to-date schedule and times: https://www.mdcv.org/events


Congratulations to Cole Lacey -honorable mention QB
Wyatt Lingenfelter- honorable mention WR and DB Wichita Eagle’s 2020 Kansas high school football all-state team
https://www.kansas.com/.../varsity.../article247748875.html

Planning on attending one of the JH/HS basketball games this week? Per KSHSAA, "up to two parents/guardians per participant family" are eligible to attend. Names ONLY on the GATE PASS LIST will be permitted for entrance. Verifiable ID may be needed for away games. Want to double check the pass list for your athlete? Please call 785-549-3313 on Monday before 12:00pm to ensure you are listed appropriately.


All of our students will be participating in a holiday spirit week next week. Each age group will be having a different spirit week though. We can't wait to see the students and spread a little holiday cheer.




KSHSAA UPDATE: Motion passes Board of Directors 54-24 - "Effective December 10, 2020-January 28, 2020, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two parents/guardians per participant(s) family as allowed by local board of education or health department restrictions."
When games resume for MDCV on December 14, tickets will be distributed according to the policy set by KSHSAA and followed by the Lyon County League.


Congrats gentlemen!


NOTIFICATION: The USD 456 Board of Education has posted the agenda for their December meeting. Please follow this link for details: https://5il.co/nms5


NEWS: USD 456 has received approval from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to offer COVID-19 testing in school. Follow the link for more details: https://www.mdcv.org/article/358816?org=mdcv


NEWS: USD 456 set to resume regular classes December 14th, athletic practices December 7th. Follow the link for details: https://www.mdcv.org/article/358998?org=mdcv


Having remote learning problems? Need technical support? Having connectivity issues? Unable to view assignments? We are here to help you! Be sure to contact us!


Parents of JH/HS students - please use the following link to "sign" the Parent Assurances document required by KSDE for remote learning students: https://forms.gle/Fw8GTSdJP8TcfDBC9
Thank you for your assistance!
