Elk Valley USD 283

With predicted early morning temperatures and remaining snow on our rural routes, Elk Valley will have a 2hr delayed start on Thursday, February 13th. Bus pick up times will be 2 hours delayed from normal pick up times. There will be no breakfast served. Classes start at 10:00AM!

🎮🔥 Elk Valley eSports Dominates Opening Week! 🔥🎮 The Elk Valley Lions eSports teams came out swinging in the first week of the PlayVS Super Smash Bros. Ultimate season, with ALL THREE squads—Varsity, Junior Varsity, and JV2—going a perfect 3-0 on the day! 💪🎉 This season, our teams are competing in the Central Region, battling against 154 teams for the championship title. With a strong start, they’ve shown they’re ready to take on the best and fight their way to the top! 🏆 👏 Huge congratulations to our players for their dedication, teamwork, and skill! Let’s keep the momentum going! #GoLions #EVeSports #SmashBros #LionsOnTop 🦁🎮

Due to the timing of the snowstorm and predicted snow amounts across the Elk Valley district, we have made the decision to cancel school for tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe and warm!

🚨 The Spring 2025 eSports Season is HERE with the Elk Valley Lions! 🎮🎉 We’re gearing up for some epic gameplay, and we want YOU to be there for all the action! Catch all the excitement LIVE on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions starting at 4:00 PM each week! 🖥️🔥 Here’s the lineup: 📅 Tuesdays – Scrimmage & Practice 📅 Wednesdays – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate featuring THREE amazing teams! 📅 Thursdays – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Fortnite Zone Wars – Fast, Furious, and FUN! We’re also thrilled to announce our continued partnership with PlayVS, the premier platform for high school esports. And in a brand new development, we now have Kansas’s first PlayVS Super Coach, Coach Russell, who is passionate about growing eSports not just here in Elk Valley but all across Kansas and beyond! Coach Russell and Elk Valley are committed to helping our players level up and making eSports a force to be reckoned with! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and tune in for all the action! Let's go Lions! 🦁⚡ #ElkValleyLions #eSportsSeason #PlayVS #LionsPride #KansasEsports #SuperCoach #TwitchGaming

🚀 Elk Valley Lions Represent at the Kansas State CTE Conference! 🔥 CTE Coordinator & Business Teacher Mr. Jason Russell and Agriculture Educator Ms. Meghan Strassburg have been hard at work in Manhattan, KS, attending the Kansas State Career and Technical Education Conference! 🏫💡 They’re bringing back exciting insights on computer science, data analytics, and personal finance integration into our curriculum—helping prepare Elk Valley students for the future! 💻📊💰 They also explored XR classroom applications, learned about empowering special populations in high-demand careers, and discovered strategies for supporting diverse needs in technical education. 🏗️🔬🎮 We’re excited to see how their experience shapes Elk Valley’s CTE programs and opens new opportunities for our students! Stay tuned for more updates! 🦁🧡🖤 #ElkValleyLions #CTE #CareerReady #FutureFocused

Due to limited number of players, there will only be a MS A Team Boys game at EV starting at 4 today.

🎉 February at Elk Valley! 🎉 We’re kicking off the month with lots of exciting events and activities for our students, families, and community! Check out our February Activities Calendar, Newsletter, and Cafeteria Menu to stay up-to-date with everything happening at Elk Valley this month! 📅🍽️ From school events to exciting activities and tasty meals, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—get all the info you need right here! Let’s make this February a great one, Elk Valley! 🧡❤️🖤 #FebruaryAtElkValley #CommunityAndSchool

🏈🔥 The Chiefs Are Super Bowl Bound! Let’s Celebrate with Spirit Week! 🔥🏈 Elk Valley, let’s show our Kansas City pride as the Chiefs head to the Super Bowl! Join us for Spirit Week, February 4th-7th, and get ready to bring the energy! 📅 February 4th - Team Tuesday Rep your favorite player or team—Chiefs gear, jerseys, or any team you love! 📅 February 5th - Winning Wednesday Dress like triplets to celebrate the Chiefs’ push for a THREEPEAT! 📅 February 6th - Tailgate Thursday We’re New Orleans bound! Wear your Mardi Gras masks and sunglasses to get in the spirit! 📅 February 7th - Red Friday It’s tradition! Wear RED to show your support for the Chiefs as they get ready for the big game! Let’s bring the hype, the energy, and the Chiefs Kingdom spirit to Elk Valley! Go Chiefs! ❤️💛 #ChiefsKingdom #SuperBowlSpirit #EVLions

🌹💖 Spread the Love This Valentine's Day! 💖🌹 Elk Valley's SADD Club is raising money for After-Prom by selling adorable and delicious Valentine's Treats to be delivered on Valentine's Day! 🥰✨ Show your friends, family, or special someone how much you care while supporting a great cause. 🎁 Treat Options: 🍰 Little Debbie Cake Pop – $3 🍪 I Love Our Friend-Chip – $2 💌 A Sweet Valentine Envelope – $3 💛 You Are One in a Minion – $2 💋 Hugs and Kisses: A Hershey’s Kisses Surprise – $5 🦋 Skittles Butterfly – $2 💐 Candy Bouquet – $15 🥤 Pop Can Bouquet – $10 🗓️ Order Dates: 👉 Orders open January 22nd and will be taken until February 5th. 💵 How to Order & Pay: Payment is due at the time of order. You can place and pay for your order through SADD Club members: Paeshence Best Zoey Keitzer Johnny Best Journey Eades 📧 Email dgreer@usd283.org or call 620-642-7105 for more information or to place your order! Don't miss out – these treats are perfect for spreading love and smiles! ❤️ Thank you for supporting our After-Prom fundraiser! 🦁

🚨 Attention Elk Valley! 🚨 Our Business's Digital Marketing class is hard at work creating awesome Instagram marketing posts, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with you! 🎉💻📲 Our talented students are learning the ins and outs of digital marketing while bringing some fresh content to the Elk Valley Lions Instagram page. From eye-catching graphics to clever captions, these posts are a must-see! 🤩 👉 Head over to https://www.instagram.com/elkvalleylions/ and check out the latest posts! Don't forget to like, comment, and share to support our students' hard work! 🙌 #ElkValleyLions #DigitalMarketing #StudentWork #InstagramMarketing #SupportOurStudents #FutureMarketers #BusinessClass

📣 Due to inclement weather, Elk Valley will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, January 21st. Buses will be on a 2 hour delayed schedule. No breakfast will be served. Classes start at 10:00 am! 📣

Shoutout to our Elk Valley Lions Middle School Boys and Girls teams for playing their hearts out tonight against St. Paul! 🧡🏀🖤 While we didn’t take home the wins, the effort, teamwork, and determination on the court were incredible to see. Keep your heads up, Lions—this is how champions are made! 🦁💪 #LionPride #KeepPushing #ElkValleyStrong"

Celebrate School Board Recognition Month with us by thanking our school board members! Our school board includes Jim Greer, President, Brandon Rogers, Vice President, Annette Chism, June Kramer, Danny Shipley and Jamie White. These six individuals make crucial decisions for the students and staff at Ek Valley. Thank you, school board leaders!

School Closure Announcement Due to inclement weather, Elk Valley Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10th. All after-school activities are also canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and stay warm during this winter weather. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, Elk Valley!

🎯 Elk Valley Archery 2025 Schedule Announcement! 🎯 We’re excited to release our 2025 Archery Schedule and share the "Thrill of the Thud!" 🏹 Mark your calendars and come cheer on our talented archers as they compete in these exciting tournaments: 📅 1/18 – Pittsburg High School 📅 2/22 – Oswego High School 📅 3/28-29 – Kansas State Tournament @ Kansas State Fairgrounds Let’s show our Elk Valley pride and support our archery team on their journey to success!🧡🖤🦁 #ElkValleyArchery #ThrillOfTheThud #ArcherySeason2025

🚨 Weather Alert: Afterschool Activities Cancelled 🚨 Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Elk Valley Schools will be canceling all afterschool activities today, including: 🏀 Basketball 📚 After School Program ⚽ All practices Please stay safe and warm! We'll keep you updated with any further changes. 🌨️

Due to hazardous road conditions, low temperatures, and reduced visibility, USD 283 Elk Valley will delay the start of school by two hours on Tuesday, Jan 7th. School will start at 10:00 AM. No breakfast will be served. This delay is necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, and bus drivers. School buses will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule, and parents are advised to monitor local conditions before sending students to school. For further updates, please check the district website or follow us on social media.

🎉🐾 Exciting January Ahead for USD 283 Elk Valley Lions! 🦁 🎉 We’re jumping back into action on January 7th, and the month is PACKED with fun, competition, and celebration! Here’s what’s happening in Lion Country: 🏀 Basketball – Cheer on our athletes as they hit the court with determination and Lion pride! Check the schedule for upcoming games and show your support! 🤼 Wrestling – Our wrestlers are ready to dominate the mats! Come out and see their hard work and skill in action. 🏹 Archery – Take aim and follow the precision and focus of our archery team as they showcase their talents this season! 🎮 eSports – Our gamers are taking on new challenges this month with matches streaming on Twitch.tv/ElkValleyLions! Don’t miss the action! 📅 Kansas Day – Join us on January 29th as we celebrate our state’s rich history with fun and educational activities for all ages! 🥪 Cafeteria Menu & Newsletter – Stay in the loop with everything happening at USD 283 by checking out the attached Newsletter and January Cafeteria Menu! 🗞️ It’s going to be an amazing month, Lions! Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s kick off 2025 with a roar! 🦁🖤🧡 #ElkValleyLions #LionPride #JanuaryFun

🏀🎉 Get ready for some exciting middle school basketball action tomorrow at 4 PM! The Elk Valley Middle School Basketball teams are facing off against Chetopa at home, and we want YOU to be part of the spirit! 🎉🏀 Our cheer team is encouraging everyone to wear WHITE to the game to help boost that team spirit and show our support! 🤍 Let’s pack the stands in white and cheer our teams to victory! 🗓️ Game Day: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Elk Valley 🎀 Dress Code: Wear white to show your support! 🤍 Let’s make this a memorable night for our athletes! See you there! 🙌 #GoLions #WhiteOut #ElkValleyPride

🎄✨ Finals & Winter Break are Almost Here! 🎅❄️ Elk Valley Lions, let’s ease into the holiday season with some festive fun! Join us for Spirit Week next week and show off your holiday cheer! 📅 Tuesday - Cozy Christmas Get comfy in your favorite flannel and stocking cap. 📅 Wednesday - Christmas Everywhere It’s time for ugly sweaters or dress up like a Christmas tree! 📅 Thursday - Christmas Character Bring your favorite Christmas movie or book character to life! 📅 Friday - Polar Express Snuggle up for the last day of Spirit Week with school-appropriate PJs! Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable as we gear up for finals and winter break! 🎁✨ #ElkValleyLions #SpiritWeek #HolidayCheer