District Names 2018-19 Teachers of Year

The district announced Matt Bradford, De Soto High School, and Emily Valdez, Starside Elementary, as the 2018-19 USD 232 Teachers of the Year.

High Graduation Rates

Leading Johnson County, KS

Board approves revised 2018-19 school year calendar

The school year calendar is revised to respond to number of emergency closure days used for inclement weather.

Principal Named for Lexington Trails Middle School

USD 232 announced Mr. Clark McCracken as the new principal of Lexington Trails Middle School, effective with the 2019-20 school year.

DHS and MVHS Seniors Advance as National Merit Scholarship Finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named William Hecht, senior at Mill Valley High School and Sam Hubert, senior at De Soto High School, as Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Career and Job Fair 2019

Over 800 juniors and seniors participated in the annual event

ACT State Testing rescheduled for April 2

WorkKeys Testing on as scheduled for 2/21/19

Current Trends: Vaping and other drugs

Parent Information Night: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 6:30 PM, Mill Valley High School

KidDo Fair 2019

Rescheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 8:30-11:00 am

Planning for Successful Transitions

Thursday, February 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Middle School

USD 232 Joins JCCC in KU’s Degree in 3 Program

An Accelerated College Education Pathway

Prairie Ridge Elementary teacher named Read to Achieve winner

Colli Lawyer awarded $1,000 from the Kansas chapter of the National Education Association

USD 232 celebrates school board leaders this January

January is School Board Recognition Month, and USD 232 would like to thank to these community leaders who volunteer countless hours to lead the future of public schools.

Kindergarten Roundup 2019

Parent Information Night dates announced

Middle School Band Director receives Award of Excellence

LTMS Band Director, Rob Foster, recognized by Dr. William P. Foster Project

Elementary teacher named Kansas Horizon Award Winner

Mize Elementary Teacher, Haley Poulter, named 2019 Honoree

Riverview Elementary Community Service Day

All students completed blankets and scarves for Holiday Giving

MCMS Participates in Gingerbread STEM Project

MCMS 6th Graders construct Gingerbread KC

MVHS Girls Golf and Cross Country Teams recognized by Board of Education

Student athletes presented with certificate of achievement for their State Title wins

MVHS Educator wins statewide award

Julie Roberts wins $500 Classroom Grant

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MTMS Teacher recognized by Kansas Art Education Association

Wendy Ping named as the Kansas Outstanding Middle Art Educator for 2018-19

School District Earns Platinum Award as Healthy KC Organization

USD 232 is one of only 74 organizations in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area to earn a Platinum Level designation for workplace wellness.

ACT scores remain strong; more students taking exam

ACT scores for 2018 now available

Coming Tuesday, Oct. 16 > New Security Procedures

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, all schools in USD 232 will implement new visitor access control systems and procedures.

Starside Elementary teacher named Read to Achieve winner

Emily Eaton, a second-grade teacher at Starside Elementary in De Soto, received a $1,000 check Wednesday, Oct. 3, from the Kansas chapter of the National Education Association.

DHS Coach Named Coach of the Week

Coach Brian King honored by Kansas City Chiefs

2018 Student Art Award Winners recognized by Board of Education

Student artwork selected for display at Administrative Offices

DHS and MVHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named William Hecht, senior at Mill Valley High School and Sam Hubert, senior at De Soto High School, as Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Four MVHS Seniors to receive Letter of Commendation

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named Jordyn Allen, Juliette Brown, Jackson Mahoney, and Abigail Phillips, seniors from Mill Valley High School, as Commended Students

Register to vote. Your voice matters.

General election is November 6, 2018

District launches 1:1 computer device pilot program

Collecting valuable feedback to determine next steps

New security procedures coming soon

Visitor Access Control at all schools part of 2018 Bond Issue

Prairie Ridge Elementary Community Service Event Success

Students at Prairie Ridge donated over 1,000 pairs of shoes to Soles 4 Souls

Starside Elementary honored by the State Department of Education

School receives Civic Advocacy Network Award

#ZeroReasonsWhy Campaign Launched by JOCO School Districts to Prevent Teen Suicide

There are zero reasons why we cannot come together to make a difference on this community issue.

September proclaimed Suicide Prevention Month

The Board of Education of USD 232 took action on Monday, September 10, 2018 proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Month.

District teacher named finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Clear Creek Elementary teacher, Megan Clark, named finalist for 2019 KS Teacher of the Year

Suicide Awareness & Prevention Meeting for Parents

District to conduct informational meeting and review training material

USD 232 Named a "Best School District" in Kansas

USD 232 is ranked the #2 Best School District in Kansas, as identified by Niche.

New this Year: Lunch with Law Enforcement

USD 232 launches new program to bolster community engagement and increase security.

Board of Education approves decrease in tax rate

Budget adopted for the 2018-19 school year.

Now Hiring School Crossing Guards in Shawnee

Parents invited to discuss mental health and teens

JoCo Facebook Live event on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.

ALERT: Student Phishing Email Message

Be aware of a fraudulent email message targeting MVHS students.

Johnson County Mental Health Convening

All six Johnson County school districts come together to address the growing number of teen deaths by suicide.

Notice of Annual Budget Hearing

Board of Education to consider another decrease in tax rate.

Salary increase for teachers approved

The Board of Education approved a new agreement with De Soto Teachers’ Association at its meeting on Monday, July 9.

2018-19 School Year Calendar

A printable copy of the 2018-19 school year calendar is available for download.

Top-Ranked High Schools

De Soto High School and Mill Valley High School ranked among Best High Schools in Kansas

Commencement Live Stream

USD 232 will live stream high school graduation ceremonies.

Bond Election Results Posted

The Johnson County Election Office posted official final results for the 2018 Bond Election.

Principal Named for Clear Creek Elementary

Unified School District No. 232 on Friday, May 4, 2018, announced Mrs. Kelley Begley-McCall as the new principal of Clear Creek Elementary, effective with the 2018-19 school year.

USD 232 Student Athlete Physical Day

Students can complete the require physical on Saturday, May 5, 2018, to participate in athletics for the 2018-19 school year.

MVHS performing arts students nominated for 8 Blue Star Awards

Starlight Theatre’s annual Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in musical theatre among Kansas City area high school students.

Board of Education announces Special Meetings

Board members will listen to stakeholders regarding school safety and security

DHS student nominated for Congress of Future Science & Technology Leaders

Honor Student Alex Bates Nominated for The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, MA

MVHS to host Free Youth Soccer Clinic for girls

Annual free soccer clinic for girls K-5; hosted by Mill Valley High School soccer teams

Assistant Principal Announced for De Soto High School

The Board of Education at its meeting on April 2, 2018, approved the district’s recommendation to name Mrs. Leah Vomhof as Assistant Principal for De Soto High School, effective with the 2018-19 school year.

High School Career & Job Fair

USD 232 partnered with 50 local, regional, and national companies and businesses to help prepare students for life beyond high school.

Middle school teacher featured on NBC News website

Keil Hileman of Monticello Trails was recently featured on a new online video platform from NBC News.

ALERT: Revised School Year Calendar

Friday, April 20 will now be a regular school day for students and staff.

Kindergarten Roundup

Make plans to attend Roundup for the 2018-19 school year

Board of Education recognizes State Wrestling Champion

The Board of Education presented Conner Ward, senior at Mill Valley High School, with a certificate of athletic achievement.

High School Senior receives Army ROTC Scholarship

The United States Army recently awarded Justin Grega, senior at Mill Valley High School, an Army ROTC Scholarship.

MVHS Senior Named National Merit Finalist

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named Cody Robertson, senior at Mill Valley High School, a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Board of Education recognizes DHS Scholars Bowl Team

The De Soto High School Scholars Bowl Team was recognized by the Board of Education for winning the Kansas Class 5A State Championship.

District names principal for De Soto High School

The school district on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, named Mr. Sam Ruff as principal of De Soto High School, effective July 1.

De Soto High School Wins State in Scholars Bowl

Two of the top four places at the state competition are held by USD 232 high school teams. Mill Valley celebrates a fourth place finish.

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Two teachers named Kansas Horizon Award Winners

Program recognizes outstanding new educators across Kansas

USD 232 band director receives national recognition

Rob Foster named one of 50 Directors Who Make A Difference.

USD 232 named to National AP District Honor Roll

Only 447 school districts across the U.S. and Canada are honored

District forms Special Services Advisory Committee

The committee of parents and staff will function as a forum to collaborate and share information and ideas related to special education services across the school district.

Student artwork selected for display at Board of Education

2017 Art Award Winners

District to identify facility needs

Reconvenes facilities focus group

USD 232 promotes Vision and Mission

Board of Education adopted Vision and Mission in May 2017

Board of Education approves budget for 2017-18

Lowest tax rate in 17 years

USD 232 named a Top Area School District

Leading the Kansas City area as a high-performing school district

District Announces Tuition-Free Full Day Kindergarten for 2017-18 School Year

The Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s recommendation to implement Full Day Kindergarten for all kindergarten classrooms.

Board approves change to Horizon Elementary attendance area

The Board of Education on Monday, February 6, 2017, approved a recommendation to adjust the attendance area for Horizon Elementary effective with the 2017-18 school year.