Marais Des Cygnes Valley USD 456

Marais des Cygnes Valley is proud to recognize a special group of student-athletes who have earned one of the highest honors our athletic programs can offer — the title of Iron Tro...

The Marais des Cygnes Valley 8th grade class visited a local bank to learn about how to open a checking and savings account. Lyndon State Bank opened their door to our 8th grade s...

MdCV Youth Volleyball teams wrapped up a successful season after competing against local teams over three Saturdays in March and April. The 5th and 6th grade girls team delivered...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Marais des Cygnes Valley Parent & Students: Hello! I am the new superintendent at USD456, Marais des Cygnes Valley. I have been on duty since July 1 st and have met severa...