Our elementary students had an absolute blast putting the middle schoolers’ mini golf course creations to the test! ⛳️

After our middle school summer school students designed and built their own putt-putt holes, the elementary students got the opportunity to play the course — and they loved every minute of it!

It was great to see students of all ages working together, learning, and having fun through this creative summer school project. Great job to our middle school designers and our elementary golfers! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️
6 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Our middle school summer school students recently put their creativity and teamwork to the test by designing and creating their own holes for a mini golf course! ⛳️

Students worked in groups to plan, build, and test their creations while also putting their math skills to work. From measuring angles to using the Pythagorean Theorem, this project was the perfect combination of learning and fun!

We are so proud of the creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving our students showed throughout this activity. Great job, Panthers! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️
6 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Our middle school students recently had the opportunity to visit the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University!

During their visit, students explored exciting hands-on activities like flying drones and learning about 3D printing technology. Experiences like these give our students a chance to explore new skills and future career opportunities in a fun and engaging way.

We would like to extend a big thank you Trevor Cressman at the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education for inviting us to visit their facility and providing such a great experience for our students!
13 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Our middle school students had the opportunity to try their hand at fishing this week, and judging by these photos, many of them were very successful! 🎣

More importantly, they had a great time enjoying the outdoors, learning new skills, and making memories with friends. We love seeing our students take part in experiences like these! 🐟☀️
13 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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We had such a fun visit at summer school yesterday! Fishland of West Plains came by and introduced the kids to all sorts of amazing animals—from cockatiels and snakes to gerbils, guinea pigs, and even amphibians! A huge thank you to them for making learning about animals so engaging and fun for all of our students.
No students or employees were harmed by "Snakie" the 7 .5 ft Columbian Red Tailed Boa Constrictor —just a whole lot of wonder and excitement about these animals!
14 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Our summer school students had an exciting opportunity to visit the Howell County Sheriff’s Department this week! We would like to thank the department for welcoming our students, showing us around, and taking the time to teach us more about the important work they do for our community.

The highlight of the visit was definitely meeting K9 Ares — he quickly became everyone’s favorite part of the day!

We appreciate the Howell County Sheriff’s Department for making this such a fun and memorable experience for our students!
20 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Howell Valley students wrapped up the school year with an exciting day full of Panther Pandemonium activities! Students enjoyed a variety of events throughout the day, including dodgeball, cookie decorating, banner designing, tug-of-war, and many other fun games and activities.

It was a wonderful way to celebrate a successful school year together. The smiles, laughter, and school spirit made for a memorable day for both students and staff. We are so proud of our Panthers and hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer break!

Be sure to check out the photos from all the fun!
20 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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We are taking bids for trailer demo and removal.
Please open the link below if interested.
https://aptg.co/h96_5V
29 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
Mrs. Dixon’s 6th grade science class has been enjoying the fruits of their labor. Thanks to a generous donation from the PTO, the raised garden beds have provided numerous learning opportunities—from designing the project and building the beds to planting and now harvesting. Mrs. Dixon hopes to extend these hands-on learning experiences into the summer by involving preschool students as well.
30 days ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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🎉 Panther Pandemonium is BACK! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate the end of the school year with a day full of fun, creativity, and friendly competition! 🐾

Get ready for an exciting lineup of activities, including:
🍪 Cookie Decorating Contest
✈️ Paper Airplane Design
💪 Tug of War
🔲 9 Square
…and so much more!

Bring your energy and school spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎊
about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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It’s been a full day at Howell Valley, but we couldn’t let it pass without sharing some moments from Mrs. Tackett’s retirement celebration. We appreciate all she has given to our school, our students, and our staff over the years. Wishing her all the best in this next chapter!
about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Our preschool families joined us this morning for cinnamon rolls to help celebrate the end of the school year.

Thank you to all the parents who came out—we enjoyed starting the day with you.
about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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📣 Howell Valley Upcoming Events 📣
We have a BUSY and exciting few weeks ahead! Be sure to mark your calendars 🗓️
🏃‍♂️ Track Meets
• April 17 – 7th & 8th Grade @ Richards (9:00 AM)
• April 20 – 5th & 6th Grade @ Richards (9:00 AM)
🎶 Concerts
• April 21 – Preschool–4th Grade (6:30 PM)
• April 23 – 5th–8th Grade Band & Choir (7:00 PM)
🎉 Special Events
• April 22 – 5th Grade Black & White Bash (4:00–5:30 PM) & 8th Grade Service Day-PM
• April 24 –
  • Cinnamon Rolls w/ Preschool Parents (8:00 AM)
  • Sports Awards (1:00 PM)
  • 6th–8th Grade Black & White Blowout (5:00–9:00 PM)
🚌 Trips
• April 25 – Choir to Silver Dollar City (5:15 AM-8:15 PM)
• April 27 – 8th Grade Trip + Preschool & Kindergarten Field Trip
• April 29 – 1st–7th Grade Field Trips (8:00 AM-3:30PM)
🎓 Graduations & Awards
• April 28 – 8th Grade Awards (10:00 AM) & Graduation (6:30 PM)
• April 29 – Kindergarten Graduation (9:00 AM)
• April 30 – 1st–7th Grade Awards Day (1st-4th 9:00 AM-10:30AM) (5th-7th 10:35 AM-12:10 PM)
📅 Important Dates
• May 1 – Last Day of School 🎉
• May 4 – First Day of Summer School
• May 22 – Last Day of Summer School
We look forward to celebrating all of our students during this exciting time of year! 💛

about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
We are incredibly proud of our Howell Valley Elementary artists who participated in the MSU-WP ASCEND Autism Acceptance Poster Competition! 🎨🐾

Students from across southern Missouri entered, and being selected as winners is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations to:

Dallas Anderson – 1st Place (3rd Grade)
Ava Risner – 2nd Place (4th Grade)
Aiden Mills – 3rd Place (4th Grade)
Constance Aiken – 3rd Place (1st Grade)

A special shoutout to our entire 1st grade class for their collaborative poster that earned 1st place—what an amazing team effort!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible art teacher, Mrs. Ellen Martin, for inspiring and guiding our students to do their very best. 💙

Be sure to check out the winning posters on display at the MSU-WP ASCEND building throughout April. Go Panthers!! 🐾🎨
about 1 month ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Track meet tomorrow! Here is an event schedule.
about 2 months ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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Enjoy your Easter Break!
about 2 months ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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We’re so proud of these amazing kiddos and their excellent attendance! To celebrate their hard work they enjoyed a sweet treat of ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. 😄

Way to go, 2nd grade—keep shining bright! 🌟📚
about 2 months ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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The Cat In The Hat will be at Family Reading Night on Monday, March 30th! See you there!

2 months ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Dougherty's first grade class for winning January's Attendance Challenge! 🌟 As their reward, they enjoyed a fun movie time with popcorn. We’re so proud of their dedication and enthusiasm! Keep up the great work, first graders! 🎬🍿"
3 months ago, Mary Ann Kenslow
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