
March 5, 2026
The Marais des Cygnes Valley High School Student Council spent Wednesday evening sharing time, smiles, and creativity with residents at the MAYES House in Melvern.
Students a...

March 2, 2026
Congratulations to MdCV freshmen Rorie Ford, Meka Freeman, and Bill Romi for earning the PreACT Early Scholar Award after their outstanding performance on the PreACT assessment.
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February 27, 2026
Seventh-grade students from Marais des Cygnes Valley recently put their engineering skills to the test at the KidWind Challenge, a hands-on design competition that highlights inno...

February 26, 2026
Several MdCV students in grades 10–12 recently had the opportunity to travel to Manhattan to visit the campus of Kansas State University and learn more about the many opportunities...

February 25, 2026
Elementary students celebrated all things literary at their recent Author’s Day. The day was full of book related activities and included talks by two local authors. In the mor...

February 19, 2026
The first-ever MdCV Winter Olympics officially came to a close on Wednesday, February 18, marking the end of an exciting, action-packed event that brought students together throug...

January 28, 2026
MARAIS des CYGNES VALLEY SCHOOLS K ansas E ducation S ystems A ccreditation (KESA) Dear Marias des Cygnes Families and Friends, Many of you may ha...

January 15, 2026
FFA is far more than an organization or a blue corduroy jacket; it represents opportunity, leadership, and personal growth. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane shares what FFA...

January 7, 2026
Marais des Cygnes Valley senior Colbie Cormode has been named December 2025 High School Student of the Month, an honor presented by KVOE-AM/96.9 FM, Country 101.7, and Mix 104.9 ...

January 7, 2026
January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say “ Thank You ” to the Marais des Cygnes Valley Board of Education who are committed to the success of every ...

December 15, 2025
MdCV Elementary has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2026 Best Elementary Schools , a national honor that highlights outstanding academic performance a...

December 12, 2025
Twenty years ago, the agricultural education community looked very different from what we see today. Now, classrooms across the U.S. are filled with young teachers just beginning t...

October 30, 2025
The gym erupted in cheers a s sophomore Emily Criqui's final spike hit the floor, sealing Marais des Cygnes Valley's ticket to the KSHSAA State Tournament. After months of wor...

October 27, 2025
From standing center stage as a Kansas FFA state officer to working quietly behind the scenes at the Kansas FFA Convention, Lori Alexander has spent years living out the FFA motto...

August 1, 2025
Parents/Guardians - Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited to see you all and cannot wait to get back together as a school family! As a reminder for this school yea...

April 3, 2025
MdCV Elementary will be holding Kindergarten Round-Up on Apr 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. This is for all students who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, and plan to star...

February 27, 2025
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again an...

January 8, 2025
January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the Marais des Cygnes Valley USD456 Board of Education who are committed to the success of every...

September 19, 2024
We are reaching out to remind you that your family qualifies for Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) benefits this year based on your participation in the free and reduced-pr...

September 9, 2024
Dear Families, Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to d...
