Happy Homecoming Week! 🎉

We’d like to celebrate our alumni employees this week. Thank you for preparing the next generation for success, right here in your home community. We appreciate you!

Check out our NEW alumni video: https://bit.ly/4r3XABv
about 2 months ago, MVCSD
Homecoming Week graphic celebrates alumni employees with a large staff group photo, names organized by row, and school branding.
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated leader to serve as the next director of our Little Reds/Wrap Around Daycare Program! 🧩

This year-round, salaried position includes IPERS, medical and dental insurance, two weeks of vacation, and sick leave. Training will be provided before the current director’s June 2027 retirement.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners? We'd love to hear from you! Apply today by visiting our website: https://www.movalleyschools.org/page/jobopportunities/
about 3 hours ago, MVCSD
Hiring Little Reds Daycare director.
Reminder: There will be no school for MV students on Friday, October 30. We’ll see everyone again on Monday! 👋
about 7 hours ago, MVCSD
MV students have no school Friday, October 30, announced on a white pinned note against a red school-themed background.
Happy National First Responders Day! 🚨

At MVCSD, we’re grateful for the partnerships we have with our local first responders. They help keep our students and staff safe and ensure that when emergencies arise, help arrives quickly.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community!
1 day ago, MVCSD
National First Responders Day tribute featuring a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and MV school emblem on a red background.
Thank you to SGT Cortez and SSG Tricia Newton for visiting Missouri Valley High School's health science class to discuss healthcare careers in the military! 🩺

Students learned about career opportunities, benefits, and SSG Newton's personal experiences serving in the Army National Guard.

We appreciate our guests for sharing their knowledge and helping students explore future career pathways!
2 days ago, MVCSD
Two Iowa Army National Guard members in uniform present career opportunities to students seated in a classroom.
Missouri Valley High School's HOSA students recently hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive, collecting an impressive 28 units of blood! 🩸

A huge thank you to the American Red Cross staff, HOSA students, and generous donors who helped make this event a success. Your contributions are helping save lives!
3 days ago, MVCSD
A smiling student donates blood while reclining on a cot, surrounded by three supportive classmates at a school blood drive.
A smiling student reclines on a blood donation cot while another donor and Red Cross staff work nearby in a school gym.
A student in a red shirt smiles while donating blood on a cot, holding a green stress ball in the school gymnasium.
A man in a red polo shirt donates blood while reclining on a cot in a school gym, holding a red stress ball.
A smiling student waves while donating blood on a reclining cot in a school gymnasium, holding a blue stress ball.
Three smiling students gather around a classmate donating blood on a cot during a school blood drive.
A student in a blue shirt smiles while donating blood, with Red Cross staff and equipment nearby in the school gym.
A smiling student donates blood while a woman in a bright green shirt sits beside her and a staff member stands nearby.
Nine students pose behind an American Red Cross Blood Drive registration table in a school hallway.
Eight student volunteers smile behind a registration table with laptops and paperwork at a school blood drive.
We are urgently seeking substitute teachers and substitute paraeducators! 📚

Have an associate's degree or higher? Interested in obtaining your Iowa Substitute Authorization? We'd love to hear from you!

Contact us to learn more!

Phone: 712-642-2706, Ext. 4

Email: cgochenour@movalleycsd.org
3 days ago, MVCSD
Missouri Valley is hiring substitute teachers and paraeducators. Applicants with an associate’s degree or higher can inquire at cgochenour@movalleycsd.org.
Thank you to our school psychologist, Mrs. Williams, for visiting our health science class to provide QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) suicide prevention training. 💚

Students gained valuable knowledge about recognizing warning signs, supporting others, and connecting those in need with help.
5 days ago, MVCSD
A QPR presentation slide shows a green seedling growing from soil beside the message, “When you apply QPR, you plant the seeds of hope.”
A presenter discusses suicide prevention with students while displaying a QPR slide about how not to ask suicide-related questions.
Students watch a QPR presentation explaining myths and facts about asking someone directly about suicide.
A presenter speaks to students beside a QPR for Youth slide reading, “Ask a Question, Save a Life. Question. Persuade. Refer.”
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31. We’re focusing on the connection between the choices young people make today and the life they are building for tomorrow.

Staying drug and alcohol free is one of the most powerful things a student can do for their future! 🙌
6 days ago, MVCSD
Red Ribbon Week, October 23–31, 2026, announced in bold white lettering on a red background with a large red awareness ribbon.
Reminder! Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up October 26 and 27! There will be an early dismissal at 1:00pm on those days. ❤️

We look forward to connecting with families and discussing student progress.
6 days ago, MVCSD
Red, black, and white graphic announces Parent-Teacher Conferences October 26 and 27, with 1:00 p.m. early dismissal.
Thank you to Phoebe Hornbeck for speaking with our health science students about her career as a mental health nurse!

Through interactive activities and personal stories, students gained insight into mental health challenges and the importance of reducing stigma. We appreciate Phoebe for sharing her experiences!
7 days ago, MVCSD
A student wearing headphones sits at the front of a classroom while other students watch and listen from tables and a couch.
Three students participate in a classroom listening activity, with one student wearing headphones while seated apart from the others.
A student in a lavender hoodie wears headphones during a classroom activity as classmates observe from nearby tables and a couch.
A guest speaker wearing a face mask addresses students during an interactive classroom activity involving headphones.
A guest speaker holds a phone while leading a classroom activity as students smile and participate, with one wearing headphones.
A student wearing headphones stands beside a guest speaker while classmates watch from their seats during an interactive activity.
A guest speaker holds a phone toward a seated student wearing headphones as classmates watch the demonstration.
A student wearing headphones stands at the front of a classroom near a projection screen during a group activity.
A guest speaker leads an interactive listening activity while a student wearing headphones sits at the front of the classroom.
Thank you to Dr. Alex Walls of Walls Family Dentistry for visiting our health science students!

Students explored dental tools, dentures, implants, nightguards, and even practiced filling cavities. We appreciate Dr. Walls for sharing his expertise and providing this hands-on learning experience!
8 days ago, MVCSD
Students explore dental models and tools during a hands-on dentistry demonstration led by a dental professional.
A student practices using a dental instrument on a model of teeth while classmates observe in a classroom.
Three students examine pink dental models together, pointing out details during a hands-on dentistry activity.
A student examines a dental shade guide to compare tooth colors while classmates observe during a dentistry lesson.
A dental professional demonstrates dental models and instruments to students gathered around a classroom table.
Students watch a dental professional present a “Dentistry 101” slideshow about oral health and dental care.

Congratulations to our Special Olympics athletes on a great day of bowling Tuesday at Maplewood Lanes!

🥇 1st Place: Emme Mass and Braylon Whaley

🥈 2nd Place: Holden Kratky

🎖️5th Place: Kasey Christensen

We are so proud of all our athletes for showing determination, courage, and great sportsmanship. Way to represent our team!

9 days ago, MVCSD
Child with medal around their neck
Child with medal around their neck
Child with medal around their neck
Child with medal around their neck
Thank you to travel nurse Christina Pick for visiting our health science class to share her nursing experience! 🩺

Students enjoyed an interactive game of "Who Wants to Be a Lifesaver?" while learning about careers in nursing. Christina even surprised students with gift cards to 7 Brew and Raising Cane's. Thank you for making learning fun!
9 days ago, MVCSD
Students in Big Red apparel gather around a classroom table with an instructor, reviewing materials during a group activity.
An instructor leads a “Who Wants to Be a Lifesaver?” nursing presentation as students watch from classroom tables.
Students listen to a presenter discussing ways nurses save lives, with key points displayed on a classroom projection screen.
Our Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students traveled to St. Joseph, Missouri, to tour the Glore Psychiatric Museum. 🧠

Students learned about mental health and stress management and created their own emotional toolkits. Thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Marty, for this valuable learning experience!
10 days ago, MVCSD
Museum guide stands beside a vintage television filled with historical documents, with archival papers displayed on the wall.
Museum guide speaks to students gathered around historical wooden exhibits, including a large circular structure.
Antique wooden restraint chair with straps and a foot lock displayed beside an informational plaque in a museum.
Missouri Valley students pose together in a narrow hallway decorated with colorful murals.
Missouri Valley students pose in front of a yellow Missouri Valley Community School District bus on a sunny day.
Students gather around a museum guide discussing solitary confinement in a hallway lined with historical exhibits.
Museum guide explains a historical exhibit to students in a yellow-tiled room featuring a covered table and hanging scale.
Colorful rainbow light patterns swirl across a circular interactive exhibit as students observe in a dimly lit room.
Museum guide demonstrates a historical restraint device with a student volunteer as classmates watch from their seats.
Missouri Valley students smile for a group photo inside a museum classroom following their educational tour.
We’re proud to recognize National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌

Every morning, families trust our bus drivers to get their kids to school safely. And every afternoon, they trust them to bring those kids back home.

Thank you to our drivers for your steadfast commitment to safety!
10 days ago, MVCSD
National School Bus Safety Week, October 19–23, 2026, featuring yellow school buses and the Missouri Valley logo on a red background.
We are urgently seeking substitute teachers and substitute paraeducators! 📚

Have an associate's degree or higher? Interested in obtaining your Iowa Substitute Authorization? We'd love to hear from you!

Contact us to learn more!

Phone: 712-642-2706, Ext. 4

Email: cgochenour@movalleycsd.org
10 days ago, MVCSD
Missouri Valley is hiring substitute teachers and paraeducators. Applicants with an associate’s degree or higher can inquire at cgochenour@movalleycsd.org.
Thank you to Shelby Martens for visiting our health science class to share her career in radiology. 🩻 Students learned about X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds.

We appreciate Shelby sharing her knowledge and providing this amazing learning opportunity for our students!
13 days ago, MVCSD
Healthcare professional demonstrates an ultrasound machine, displaying a scan on the screen during a classroom lesson.
High school HOSA students gather around a table to watch a healthcare professional demonstrate ultrasound technology.
Healthcare professional uses an ultrasound probe on a student's arm as classmates observe during a hands-on demonstration.
HOSA students watch as a healthcare professional demonstrates ultrasound imaging on a student's arm in the classroom.
Healthcare professional explains an ultrasound scan to students gathered around a portable ultrasound machine.
Healthcare professional points to an ultrasound screen while students observe a hands-on medical imaging demonstration.
A reminder that the HOSA Blood Drive is happening today! ⛑️

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate and support this important effort. Your contribution can make a meaningful difference for patients in need.
14 days ago, MVCSD
HOSA Blood Drive happening today announcement featuring a red blood bag, school logo, and cheerful blood drop characters.
7th grade literacy students had fun getting to know each other with “Find the Fiction.” 🔎

Students shared two personal facts and one fictional statement while classmates and Mrs. Christensen tried to spot the fiction. It was a fun way to practice literacy skills while building classroom connections!
15 days ago, MVCSD
Students stand and socialize around tall tables in a classroom, participating in a group activity.
Students move around a classroom during a group activity, with Fun Fact Friday instructions projected on the screen.
Students converse in small groups around classroom tables during an interactive learning activity.
Students participate in a Fun Fact Friday classroom activity while one student reads a paper in the foreground.