
November 1, 2025
After a long and exciting day at the KSHSAA State Tournament in Emporia, our Lady Trojans wrapped up their season surrounded by one of the best student sections around!
These stu...

November 1, 2025
For the first time in more than 20 years, the MdCV Lady Trojans Volleyball Team earned their way to the KSHSAA State Tournament in Emporia — and what a run it was!
This team’s jo...

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...

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...

August 12, 2024
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...

July 8, 2024
Parents/Guardians - Welcome to the 2024-2025 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 y...

January 31, 2024
Yesterday, USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley received the following notification:
"It is our pleasure to advise you that the Trustee for the Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testa...

November 15, 2023
USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley is proud to announce it was notified by U.S. News and World Report that Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary has been named to its 2024 "Best Sch...

November 15, 2023
The Unified School District #456 Board of Education is proud to recognize Judy Lacey, 4th Grade Teacher at Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, as the USD 456 Teacher of ...

October 2, 2023
Unified School District #456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley is pleased to announce the opening of the Teacher of the Year nomination process for the 2023-2024 school year!
The U...

September 8, 2023
On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, the USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley Wellness Committee met to continue their mission to meet state requirements regarding student and staff ...

September 8, 2023
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always...

August 29, 2023
USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley is proud to announce that it is embarking on a refined mission to focus its efforts on academics, graduation, and postsecondary success. Titled ...

August 27, 2023
As we begin the new school year, please be sure to review this information regarding the use of Apptegy's Rooms, available through your MDCV phone app! USD 456 - Marais des Cygn...

July 15, 2023
Parents/Guardians -
Welcome to the 2023-2024 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 scho...
