Missouri Valley CSD

On National STEAM Day, we recognize the value of interdisciplinary learning in MVCSD.

By combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, we're helping students develop the creative thinking and technical skills needed for success in the 21st century! 🌟

Attention college-bound seniors: National Scholarship Month is here, and it's time to get serious about scholarship applications! 🎓

Scholarships can ease the financial burden of higher education and open doors to opportunities. Start researching, writing essays, and requesting recommendation letters now to stay ahead of deadlines!

All veterans are welcome and invited to attend and be recognized at our Veterans Day Program!

📅 November 11
📍 High School Gym
🕥 10:30am (doors open at 10:00am)

Following the program, veterans are invited for cupcakes and coffee in the media center as a small token of our gratitude!

Last week, RN Amanda Johnson visited our classroom to share about her meaningful work as a hospice nurse and the compassionate care Generations Hospice in Missouri Valley provides to patients and their families during times of need.

Thank you, Amanda, for taking the time to speak with our students and for all you do to support families with care and kindness! 🧑‍⚕️

Support the Missouri Valley Elementary PTO fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Rise & Grind Coffee Co! ☕

They will donate 15% of sales to MVE PTO to support our schools. We’re incredibly grateful for the support! 🙏

During National School Psychology Week, we're reminded of how essential school psychologists are to student success.

These professionals address a wide range of needs—from helping students manage stress and anxiety to providing strategies for academic improvement and social growth. Their holistic approach makes a lasting impact.

Thank you for supporting our students with such care and expertise! 💙

Reminder: Daylight saving time ends in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 2. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour! ⏰

Dr. Alex Walls visited our classroom to share about his career in dentistry. 🦷

Students learned about the many paths within the field, explored dental tools, and even practiced how to fill a cavity.

Thank you, Dr. Walls, for an engaging and educational visit! 👏

The Missouri Valley Special Olympics Team had a fantastic showing at the recent bowling competition! 🎳

⭐️ Kasey Christensen – 1st place
⭐️ Emma Mass – 1st place
⭐️ Holden Kratky – 3rd place
⭐️ Tyler Regis – 3rd place
⭐️ Braylon Whaley – 3rd place

With their 1st place finishes, Kasey and Emma have qualified for the Southwest Iowa State Bowling Competition this November. Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship! 🏆

Thank you to Physical Therapist Heather Fogelman for visiting our classroom and sharing insights about her career!

Students learned what a therapy session might look like and even got to try some of the exercises her patients use. What a fun and educational experience! 💪

Our high school child development class partnered with Little Reds to deliver fun and educational preschool lessons! The high schoolers led activities on colors, ocean animals, sorting, the five senses, and more.

It was a great experience for both our big and little learners! 🎨 #MVPride

Our 1st grade students had an unforgettable day at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, thanks to the support of our amazing PTO.

They explored exhibits, watched pig races, and enjoyed everything the farm had to offer. Plus, they each came home with a pumpkin! 🎃🐖

Thank you to Christina Pick, travel nurse, for visiting our health science classroom! Students loved hearing about her nursing journey and the real-world experiences she’s had along the way. 🩺🌍

HOSA extends a big thank you to our Missouri Valley students, staff, and community for supporting the Red Cross Blood Drive. With your help, we collected 41 units of blood—an incredible gift that can help save lives. ❤️🩸

Teaching is more than a profession—it's a calling to nurture young minds and help students discover their unique talents and abilities.

On World Teachers Day, we honor the educators who answer this call with passion and purpose! 👏

Thank you to Funeral Director Andrea Rief for visiting with our students to discuss mortuary science. Students learned about the day-to-day responsibilities of a funeral director, as well as the embalming and cremation processes. The funeral home she works for also offers cremation services for pets! 💫

Juniors and seniors in anatomy teamed up with 6th graders for “Saving Sam,” a hands-on challenge to get a gummy lifesaver onto a gummy worm using only paper clips! 🪱

This fun activity helped students practice teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Science Club students took part in a special project at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, volunteering to help tag monarch butterflies with Monarchwatch.org. 🦋

Students learned how to safely tag butterflies and identify males and females by wing markings. Their efforts will help scientists track migration patterns and protect monarch populations. In total, they caught and tagged 44 monarchs!

Health science students had the opportunity to learn from Missouri Valley EMS and CHI Health paramedics and EMTs last week. They explored life-saving equipment used in the field and toured ambulances to better understand emergency medicine. 🚑

We’re grateful for the time these professionals spent teaching our students about this vital role in health care!