Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Welcome to What's New in our school district.


Date  
Title Show Details 
2/07/10 > Mill Valley Quiz Bowl, Scholars Bowl, & Science Bowl Results
2/07/10 > Four DHS Students Named All-State Musicians
2/07/10 > DHS Music Student to Compete at National Level
2/07/10 > MVHS Student Wins Lenexa Rotary Scholarship
2/07/10 > College Signing Day at MVHS
2/06/10 > Mill Valley Student is National Merit Finalist
2/06/10 > Three Students Enjoy Basketball Clinic with Kansas Jayhawks
2/06/10 > 1,000 Pairs of Shoes for Haiti Earthquake Victims
2/05/10 > School community raises money, water for Haiti
2/04/10 > Mill Valley Freshman Academy Begins Community Service Project
2/04/10 > Starside Elementary students use worms to learn green lessons
1/20/10 > City of Lenexa - Public Meeting: Road Construction
1/19/10 > Kindergarten Round-Up 2010
1/15/10 > Lexington Trails Teacher Receives Kansas Horizon Award
1/14/10 > Inclement Weather Days
12/18/09 > The Adventures of Flat Stanley
12/18/09 > School Counselors Receive Training to Help Prevent Bullying
12/18/09 > High School Debate Team Wins Big
12/18/09 > Jaguar Publications Win National Awards
12/18/09 > Middle school students test toys and games for American Heart Association
12/18/09 > School employees step up to help families in need
12/18/09 > Teacher recognized as Outstanding by students
12/18/09 > Elementary students compete in writing contest
12/18/09 > Riverview School Community Helps Local Family in Need
12/18/09 > Super Saturday at QUEST; MVHS to compete on TV
12/18/09 > DHS Students Win in the 13th Annual Metro High School Visual Arts Competition
12/18/09 > Mill Creek 8th grade students give back to community
12/18/09 > Coats for a Cause help families in De Soto
12/11/09 > USD 232 receives health grant from state
12/10/09 > Military Band to Perform FREE Concert
11/24/09 > Budget Impact to USD 232
11/23/09 > KS Governor Issues Budget Reduction for Schools
10/30/09 > 8th grade girl at Monticello Trails plays hard in rock band - featured on FOX4
10/30/09 > Mill Valley students to host TRUNK or TREAT for kids
10/30/09 > Fourth grade teacher tells how she got the job
10/30/09 > John Travolta sends message to third grade class at Prairie Ridge Elementary
10/30/09 > De Soto High School marching band is among best in state
10/30/09 > Student artwork selected for permanent display at Board of Education
10/14/09 > School Report Cards: 2008-09 Assessments
10/14/09 > Schools Achieve Standard of Excellence
10/09/09 > High schools Dig Pink for a cause
10/09/09 > De Soto High School has shot at FOX 4's Game of the Week
10/09/09 > High school students share personal stories to help other teens
10/09/09 > School bus drivers' appreciation day
10/09/09 > District employees earn certification from KSDE
10/09/09 > Jaguar debate team enjoys early success
10/02/09 > Clear Creek Elementary PTA to offer Flu Clinic
9/28/09 > Homecoming Parade and Spirit Rally for De Soto High School
9/24/09 > Power of the Pen creates excitement for writing
9/24/09 > Starside Elementary receives national recognition for green efforts
9/24/09 > Mill Valley High School principal named Administrator of the Year
9/24/09 > Superintendent spends time with Early Childhood students
9/22/09 > School Bus Transportation with First Student, Inc.
9/21/09 > USD 232 teacher named finalist for KS Teacher of the Year
9/18/09 > Lunch with Superintendent Ron Wimmer
9/18/09 > Six students at De Soto High School named AP Scholars
9/18/09 > Three students at Mill Valley High School named AP Scholars
9/18/09 > High school senior named National Merit Semifinalist
9/18/09 > Students take the Star Spangled Banner to nation's capital
9/08/09 > Adequate Yearly Progress Report for USD 232
9/08/09 > Lunch with the Superintendent in USD 232
9/08/09 > Social Studies, Art, & Math Collide with Sidewalk Chalk at Mill Creek Middle School
8/28/09 > Fala gets her teeth brushed at Mill Creek Middle School
8/28/09 > Discount software for students & teachers - Microsoft, Adobe, & more!
8/28/09 > De Soto High School Cheerleaders experience success at camp
8/28/09 > Mill Valley students address safety of young drivers
8/27/09 > USD 232 Board of Education holds line on taxes
8/24/09 > USD 232 Students Score Above State & National Peers
8/24/09 > Career & Technical Expo 2009
8/24/09 > Wrong of Passage
8/17/09 > Bike Safety Rodeo, Saturday
8/01/09 > New associate principal named for Monticello Trails Middle School
7/14/09 > Museum Connections reinstated with vision for high school expansion
7/14/09 > 2009 graduate receives recognition from Board of Education
6/03/09 > District names new director of teaching & learning
6/01/09 > District names new director of special services
5/28/09 > Principal of Starside is slushed by students
5/28/09 > Moody's Assigns A2 Rating to USD #232
5/28/09 > Student wins state level writing contest
5/22/09 > MTMS students 2nd in Kansas; top 4% in worldwide competition
5/22/09 > Jaguar Booster Club awards $3,000 in scholarships
5/20/09 > Award winning day for DHS musicians
5/20/09 > Jaguar Journalism Program Takes State Title
5/20/09 > Mill Creek Students Rank 7th in State Academic Competition
5/20/09 > DHS tennis players medal at state
5/20/09 > Class of 2009 sets scholarship record
5/20/09 > MTMS students work for clean streams
5/20/09 > Job Olympics prove successful for students with special needs
5/20/09 > Mize students pick up the tab
5/20/09 > Prairie Ridge students raise money for Children's Mercy
5/20/09 > Jaguar broadcast team takes second
5/19/09 > Board makes decision regarding early childhood program
5/14/09 > Employee Recognition 2009
5/13/09 > UPDATE from district-hosted public health meeting
5/10/09 > H1N1 Flu
5/10/09 > Keeping Our Schools Clean
5/08/09 > Informational Meeting about the Flu
5/07/09 > Confirmed Case of H1N1 Flu Virus at Riverview Elementary
5/07/09 > Board of Education names Ron Wimmer as interim superintendent
5/05/09 > Board rescinds retirement of Principal Novak
5/05/09 > Board begins search for new superintendent
4/29/09 > Public Information Meeting - May 14, 2009
4/24/09 > Superintendent Zoellner Resigns - Letter from Board of Education
4/17/09 > Starside Elementary featured in national magazine
4/17/09 > DHS student wins scholarship
4/17/09 > MVHS Science Olympiad State Results
4/17/09 > DHS announces Social Studies Presentation Night
4/17/09 > Student Council Announces Blood Drive
4/17/09 > LTMS Band Students Perform at National Basketball Tournament
4/17/09 > Robotics Team - End of Season News
4/16/09 > A Holocaust Survivor Remembers....
4/16/09 > Mill Valley student awarded JCCC President’s Scholarship
4/16/09 > District staff complete Biggest Loser contest
4/02/09 > District changes last day of school
3/31/09 > Former Astronaut to visit Mill Creek Middle School
3/30/09 > Weekend theft at Starside Elementary
3/06/09 > Police investigate false bomb threat
3/06/09 > Mill Valley represented at U.S. Army Metro Classic
3/06/09 > MVHS student signs letter of intent with University of Arkansas
3/06/09 > Science Olympiad team at MVHS headed to State
3/06/09 > Wrestler makes history at MVHS
3/06/09 > Read Across Riverview draws top educator in Kansas
3/04/09 > Two educators named District Teachers of the Year
2/27/09 > William Jewell women’s tennis signs recruit from DHS
2/27/09 > DHS music students earn highest recognition
2/27/09 > jagPRIDE to host “Reality Check Tech Night” for Parents
2/24/09 > Free book study for parents and patrons
2/24/09 > Transportation Fast Facts
2/24/09 > Elementary student places in national writing contest
2/24/09 > Mill Valley yearbook earns national recognition
2/24/09 > 2009 State Champions - Kansas 5A
2/24/09 > Culinary Arts students headed for state competition
2/24/09 > District launches Biggest Loser contest among staff
2/24/09 > Starside Elementary named Green School of the Year
2/24/09 > DHS Journalism Students Qualify for State
2/24/09 > MVHS Journalism Students Qualify for State
2/24/09 > Forensics team enjoys success
2/18/09 > Sign up for Camp Invention - coming this summer!
2/06/09 > Silver Stars shine at Kansas Spectacular
2/06/09 > MVHS Science Olympiad team takes 4th in tournament
2/06/09 > Mill Valley Quiz Bowl team named KC Grand Champions
2/06/09 > Starside Elementary fourth grade students experience virtual field trip
2/06/09 > Mize Elementary music teacher creates orignial musical
2/06/09 > PTA, Board of Education recognize students for creative work
2/06/09 > DHS Scholars' Bowl Team takes 2nd; preparing for state competition
2/06/09 > Two students named National Merit Finalists
1/27/09 > Teachers may apply to fellowship program
1/27/09 > MVHS Robotics Team Prepares for Competition
1/27/09 > Science Olympiad Team is Top in Kansas
1/27/09 > A Traveling Trunk Comes to Starside Elementary
1/27/09 > Two Riverview Students Win Scholarships to Space Camp
1/27/09 > District Students Make All State Band & Orchestra
1/14/09 > Funding Cuts Coming
1/14/09 > Community Budget Meeting
1/14/09 > District launches community survey
1/12/09 > Annual Teacher Interview Night
1/12/09 > District Football Players Selected to Shrine Bowl
12/19/08 > Student artist wins top award at show
12/19/08 > De Soto High School coach named Coach of the Year
12/19/08 > Mill Creek students honored by local VFW
12/16/08 > Deciding whether to cancel school is never easy
12/12/08 > Fill The Fieldhouse sets attendance record
12/11/08 > DHS Sophomore Finalist in US Air Force Youth Artist Competition
12/11/08 > MVHS Quest Quiz Bowl Team Advances to Top 16
12/11/08 > MTMS Students Win State Knowledge Master’s Competition
12/11/08 > District to launch study to determine attendance area for new school
12/10/08 > Graduation Rates
12/03/08 > Parent shares experience in Iraq with students
11/25/08 > Mill Creek Science Olympiad team has strong showing
11/25/08 > Mill Creek students begin holiday season giving back
11/25/08 > Preschool students enjoy holiday feast
11/25/08 > Lizzie helps motivate students to be their best
11/25/08 > Mill Valley debate team enjoys tremendous success
11/24/08 > Two teachers nominated for state award
11/24/08 > DHS principal receives state honor
11/24/08 > Mill Valley students receive national honors
11/24/08 > Mill Valley students make honor band
11/24/08 > Associate Principal receives state award
11/24/08 > Science Olympiad team takes 2nd in tournament
11/12/08 > Handmade flag from Monticello Trails displayed in nation's capital
11/12/08 > Student photographers recognized for their work
11/12/08 > Four students named National Merit Commended Students
11/12/08 > MTMS students take positive action to improve the environment
11/12/08 > Clear Creek students learn about election process
11/12/08 > City of Shawnee announces public meeting regarding Monticello Road
10/29/08 > Student artwork selected for permanent display
10/28/08 > City of De Soto Issues Boil Water Order
10/28/08 > Mill Valley Jaguars GAME OF THE WEEK
10/09/08 > Two schools initiate brief lockdown
10/03/08 > DHS art students win top spots
10/03/08 > Three teachers to present at national convention
10/03/08 > Photo of the Month: Teacher & staff appreciation
10/03/08 > jagPRIDE wins state award
10/03/08 > 6th grade boy honored for quick thinking
10/03/08 > Mill Valley student wins a laptop from HyVee
10/01/08 > Countryside Learning Center evacuated
9/29/08 > City of Shawnee to host open house about Monticello Road
9/24/08 > Enrollment numbers released
9/22/08 > Mill Valley High School's jagPRIDE wins national award
9/22/08 > Board of Education to host candidates' forum
9/17/08 > Schools trigger lockdown
9/15/08 > Two Mill Valley students in top 1% of U.S. seniors
9/14/08 > Hartman named finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year
9/12/08 > Internet Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
9/08/08 > Eagle Scout Project to be Dedicated
9/08/08 > DHS Homecoming Parade
9/03/08 > Bullying 101: September 15, 2008
9/03/08 > Parents as Teachers OPEN HOUSE
8/27/08 > Mill Valley coach named Track & Field Coach of the Year
8/26/08 > MTMS educator selected for U.S. Teaching Ambassador Fellowship
8/26/08 > DHS coach named Coach of the Year
8/01/08 > District to launch new high school courses in August
7/31/08 > Annual Bicycle Rodeo - August 23
7/29/08 > Our telephone numbers in De Soto are changing...
7/22/08 > Board issues request for qualifications to architectural firms
7/15/08 > Teachers, District agree to raise
6/26/08 > jagPRIDE presents at national conference
5/21/08 > Board of Education & Superintendent agree on new contract
5/21/08 > Summer Reading Program at Clear Creek Elementary
5/02/08 > Student Nutrition Update
5/02/08 > De Soto High School Boys' Tennis Takes League Crown
5/02/08 > High school students host community showcase
5/02/08 > LTMS Student Returns from People to People Leader Program
5/02/08 > Middle school students participate in Duke TIPS
5/02/08 > Mill Valley art student is Grand Champion
5/02/08 > Mill Valley student publications win national awards
5/02/08 > High School students among the brightest in the country
5/02/08 > DHS music students shine at state festival
5/01/08 > Shattered Dreams challenges students
5/01/08 > Elementary Choral Festival
4/30/08 > MTMS academic team captures first in Kansas; 39th in world competition
4/18/08 > DHS junior wins scholarship
4/18/08 > DHS students work to change the world: April 23, 6pm - 8pm
4/18/08 > Space Camp coming to Prairie Ridge
4/08/08 > New Principal to lead Starside Elementary
4/08/08 > Mill Valley Science Olympiad team shines at State
3/31/08 > Kansas Teacher of the Year receives special recognition
3/31/08 > LTMS students take Virtual field trip to Washington, D.C.
3/31/08 > Massive flag project completed by students
3/31/08 > Mill Valley junior serves as student ambassador
3/31/08 > De Soto High School music students reap success
3/31/08 > Science Olympiad students headed to state April 5th
3/31/08 > Parents & Pastries reading event
3/31/08 > District teacher named Kansas VFW Teacher of the Year
3/31/08 > DHS student named Eagle Scout of the Year
3/31/08 > High school student wins essay contest
3/31/08 > Art students win in creative patriotic contest
3/31/08 > MTMS teacher invited to Space Academy
3/31/08 > NAIA recognizes two DHS students during awards ceremony
3/31/08 > Starside Elementary to receive Character Education Award
3/27/08 > We hope it never happens....
3/03/08 > Take it Back - Community Meeting
2/27/08 > District Teachers of the Year
2/25/08 > 2008 Patron Survey Results presented to Board
2/08/08 > Good news from Mill Valley High School
2/08/08 > Good news from De Soto High School
2/08/08 > Forensics team sweeps tournament
2/08/08 > Mill Valley High School yearbook wins national honors
2/08/08 > Perfection = 36
2/08/08 > Students Recognized at the 11th Annual Metro Visual Arts Competition
2/06/08 > Only one inclement weather day remains
2/05/08 > Board of Education endorses plan to address overcrowding at Mill Valley
2/05/08 > Options presented to Board of Education to address need for classrooms at Mill Valley
2/04/08 > School Counseling Week, Feb. 4-8, 2008
1/23/08 > Community Meeting set for January 28, 2008
1/17/08 > Cancelling school is not easy decision
1/15/08 > Mize Elementary teacher named Horizon Award winner
1/11/08 > District's financial rating UPGRADED
10/09/07 > Standard of Excellence 2007
6/20/07 > De Soto School District is among most efficient
12/12/06 > Standard of Excellence: 2005-2006 Assessments
8/12/05 > Historic school donated to district
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