Marmaton Valley USD #256

Spring break is starting a day earlier as there is Teacher Inservice! No school tomorrow!

We can tell that this week flew by as we have yet to announce that our own Garrett Morrison has been nominated for Athlete of the Month through the Iola Register! Voting is through tonight and while our students have all voted, we would like our community to help out, too! Follow the link below! https://www.iolaregister.com/category/sports/athletes-of-the-month

The sun is out, the birds are chirping and baseball season is upon us! They get a preview of their season tomorrow in Cherokee at a jamboree. Note that there are four games (which are five innings each) and we play the 2nd and 3rd game. Check back tomorrow for their season schedule!

Members of Drama Club are at the Bowlus today learning about various aspects of the theatre and improvisation acting!

Here's the schedule for the week! It's a short week as we are getting closer to Spring Break!

Forensics traveled to Chanute today. We were back competing big schools and Sophia Heim was the only one to make it into finals. She placed third in both Original Oration and Extemporaneous Speaking. They'll be back at Tuesday for their first evening tournament of the season in Burlington!

Easter is just one month away! That being said, let the Forensics team help you make it the best weekend! Because it's the FIFTH annual event, they are happy to announce that they've extended their mileage to 40 miles outside of town! Let the Forensics team be your Easter Bunnies on Easter weekend by selecting a number of eggs to be delivered to your house (or even someone else's!). Delivery this year will start at 6:00 on both Friday & Saturday night. Prices are listed in image below! Again delivery is up to 40 miles outside of Moran! When you make your order please email hluken@usd256.net and include the following: -Your Name -Address of Delivery -Cell Phone # -Email -Delivery Date of Choice -Child's Name(s) Also, if you have any plastic eggs you would like to donate to the group, please email hluken@usd256.net to arrange pickup!

There is one week left for the Bond Issue Survey! Please take the time and complete it as it will impact our school greatly! Link below or scan the QR code!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfim5IEjxaiKDoJbC7BEIGxmmtlX9dnWVcYd6NFrhGyVXF-gQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQXzrxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1QnpjbmNNcW5DZ0wxaGNEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvrgocFF5h3eUbHkIddcgt-ykKXyQNPGe36aGQW0i2Cn6CuiaFTNw9nyU-4O_aem_DK6vBxf1F0y-bfRsGLNPew

USD 256 is currently looking for Substitute and Activity Bus Drivers! Perfect opportunity for any retired community members! Be apart of our wonderful district!

Also, check out some help wanted ads that were created by the Intro to Tech class!

Here's the schedule for the week! Spring sport practices start tomorrow!

The HS Boys saw the end of the season today. We are proud of all their hard work and thank the seniors for their dedication these past four years!

HS Boys take on Central Christian of Hutchison tomorrow afternoon for Round 2 of Substate! And thanks again to Blue Horse Guitars, they sponsored another $150 of student admission to the game! Come out and support our boys!

Families of Marmaton Valley that are of voting age and are registered voters, a form has been mailed to you concerning a Bond Issue survey. If you would like to fill it out online, please scan the QR Code below or follow this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfim5IEjxaiKDoJbC7BEIGxmmtlX9dnWVcYd6NFrhGyVXF-gQ/viewform Your input is of the utmost importance! The form is open until March 13!

Congrats to the JH Scholar Bowl A team who tied with Yates Center for 1st but lost in the head-to-head so received 2nd place medals at Southern Coffey County!

Please take a moment to read the attached letter regarding an important survey that has been mailed to Marmaton Valley patrons who are registered voters.

In the coming days, a QR code will also be shared on our Facebook page, allowing anyone of voting age the opportunity to complete the survey electronically.

Today is National Quiet Day! So take a moment and enjoy this graphic made by Eli Maley!

It was a fight until the end but unfortunately the HS Girls' season ended tonight. We are so proud of the team for all their hard work all season!

Check out Marmaton Valley vs Peabody-Burns High School Girls' Varsity Basketball livestreaming now at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/moran/organization/31795/marmaton-valley-high-school/watch?ib=3751735

Hope you can make it tonight, but if you cannot, tune in to 99.3 to listen