Arcadia Valley R-II School District

A group of Arcadia Valley High School students have been busy since the fall as first year participants in a project-based challenge called Green Schools Quest. Earlier this school year students were matched up with a Green Mentor who helped the group develop a unique project that introduced them to sustainable practices and also connected them with professionals in a variety of fields that involve aspects of sustainability. Students have had the opportunity to meet and network with individuals from across the state as well as our local Iron County community. Students will submit their final project later this month.

The AVHS Concert Choir's performance at MMEA this winter was so impressive we want to replay that performance here in The Valley! Join us Thursday, February 29th in the Saint Joseph's Chapel at the Arcadia Academy for a performance you won't forget! The performance will begin at 6:00 pm and end around 6:30 pm. Feel free to dine at The Abbey Kitchen prior or following the performance. We greatly appreciate them allowing us to perform there and supporting the Fine Arts at Arcadia Valley Schools!

ATTENTION next year's Kindergarteners and Preschoolers! Screening for next year begins soon! Please call the Elementary School Office to beginning making appointments on February 26th for the March dates listed below. Excited for the next group of AV Tigers!

The AVMS and AVHS Science Olympiad Teams had a great day at the Missouri Region 8 Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday as they both earned 2nd place team trophies and numerous individual medals. Both teams qualify for the State Science Olympiad Tournament in April! Individual medals for Division C (HS) 1st Place Medals: Air Trajectory - Maddox Coles & Hattie Vinyard Astronomy - Nadia Parker & Reese Brogan Codebusters - Nadia Parker, Hattie Vinyard, & Knox Beard Disease Detectives - Rosi Allison Flight - Will Crocker & Maddox Coles 2nd Place Medals: Experimental Design- Knox Beard Forensics - Reese Brogan Forestry - Rosi Allison & Maddox Coles 3rd Place Medals: Anatomy & Physiology - Nadia Parker & Reese Brogan Chem Lab - Rosi Allison Dynamic Planet - Will Crocker Ecology - Will Crocker Fossils - Rosi Allison Microbe Mission - Rosi Allison Tower - Hattie Vinyard & Knox Beard Individual medals for Division B (MS) 1st Place Medals: Ecology - Raegan Inman & Joshua Colyott Road Scholar - CJ Ladd & Emma Fox Air Trajectory - Adrianna Miesner & Joshua Colyott Optics - Emma Fox Wind Power - Raegan Inman & Adrianna Miesner Flight - CJ Ladd & Zoe Anderson Rollercoaster - Janell Carter & Joshua Colyott Tower - Emma Fox & Argus Pitts Wheeled Vehicle - Argus Pitts & Andrew Inman Codebusters - Maegan Blann & Zoe Anderson Fast Facts - Janell Carter & Emma Fox 2nd Place Medals: Disease Detectives - Raegan Inman & Joshua Colyott Forestry - Janell Carter & Maegan Blann Meteorology - Andrew Iman Reach for the Stars - CJ Ladd Can't Judge A Powder - Adrianna Miesner & Argus Pitts Experimental Design - Zoe Anderson, Maegan Blann, & CJ Ladd Write IT Do IT - Adrianna Miesner & Zoe Anderson

Woohoo! Elementary Students of the Month! Thanks to First State Community Bank for celebrating our February Students of the Month. This month’s character focus is Integrity.

Mark your calendars for two upcoming events in the Elementary and Middle School! Both of these events are for all students and their families. February 27th ES - Reading Camp Out 6:00 - 7:30 PM @ the ES Building MS - Starbooks Cafe 6-7 PM (5/6th grade) 7-8 PM (7/8th grade) @ Downtown AV Building

Congratulations to the Elementary School Students of the Month for January! Character Trait - Self Esteem

Come out Dec 14th to support another great AV program, the JAG Program! Thank you to the Pilot Knob McDonald's for your support!

This weekend alongside the Christmas in the Valley event... Come support FFA at Downtown AV!

Stop by the AV Downtown parking lot the evening of Wednesday, December 6 and support local food trucks! A meeting for seniors and families will begin at 6:00. The space will be open for the public from 6:30-8:00 PM to receive assistance with preparing for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which is the main document that must be completed to receive financial aid for postsecondary education.

The Elementary School celebrated their students of the month for November! Big Thank You to Sarah’s Sew N Such who sponsored our students this month. We celebrated Honesty with a pizza party & treats!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by delivering high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to the homes of registered children under age 5, at no cost to the family. The Imagination Library launched for ALL of Missouri on November 8th. Parents can sign up for FREE by going to https://imaginationlibrary.com/

Today is National Parents As Teachers Day! Amanda Harbison, our PAT Coordinator, does a fantastic job helping new parents and families out! If you are interested or have any questions give her a call at the Elementary School at 573-546-9700. Families, pregnant teens, or primary caregivers who are expecting a child or have a child under the age of kindergarten entry are eligible to participate in Missouri's Parent Education Program. This program promotes early learning, knowledge and understanding of child development, and partnerships with community resources. These opportunities assist families with a smooth transition into preschool and kindergarten, which support school readiness. Families can participate in regularly scheduled family personal visits, group connections, and developmental screenings for their child(ren).

All Veterans, please join us as we honor you: Friday, November 10, 2023 HS Gym 9:00 AM

97th Annual Arcadia Valley Fall Festival Schedule

Parents, do you need help applying for the MO Close the Gap Grant? This program provides a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for Missouri K-12 grade public school district and charter school students to use towards allowable educational expenses. More information about the grant at https://missouri.withodyssey.com/

Parent/Teacher Conferences 2023 Reminder: No School Friday, October 6

Thank you to First State Community Bank for their donation of books to help fill our book vending machine at the Elementary School! *The book vending machine provides students free books at times throughout the year.

AV Middle School Families, join us on Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 at the Middle School for a STEAM Activity Night! We will have Halloween themed centers with activities for the whole family! *STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

Congratulations to the 2023 Arcadia Valley 97th Annual Fall Festival Queen Candidates! 💚 Braelyn Turnbough 💙 Jordan Lorenz ❤️ Kylee Hartwick 💜 Lauren Crocker Best of luck representing your classes!