It has been an extremely busy and exciting day at Howell Valley! 🍁🦃
We started our morning with the Rural School Concert, where our 3rd–8th grade choir members performed individually alongside the other rural schools and the high school. They did a fantastic job! 🎶
Next, we enjoyed our Thanksgiving Luncheon. A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents and community members who joined us today. Your presence made the day even more special. ❤️
Our first graders also put on an adorable Thanksgiving play that brought lots of smiles!
We are sharing photos of the families and community members who helped make today so memorable as well as choir and 1st grade play photos. A huge shoutout to our amazing cafeteria staff for working so hard to prepare this delicious meal—especially while navigating a boil order. We appreciate you! 🙌
What a fantastic day at Howell Valley! 🍂💛
We started our morning with the Rural School Concert, where our 3rd–8th grade choir members performed individually alongside the other rural schools and the high school. They did a fantastic job! 🎶
Next, we enjoyed our Thanksgiving Luncheon. A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents and community members who joined us today. Your presence made the day even more special. ❤️
Our first graders also put on an adorable Thanksgiving play that brought lots of smiles!
We are sharing photos of the families and community members who helped make today so memorable as well as choir and 1st grade play photos. A huge shoutout to our amazing cafeteria staff for working so hard to prepare this delicious meal—especially while navigating a boil order. We appreciate you! 🙌
What a fantastic day at Howell Valley! 🍂💛
🍁 What a Perfect November Day! 🍁
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and the temperature couldn’t be more perfect—so what better time for our Panthers to get outside and play in the leaves! 🍂☀️
Smiles, laughter, and lots of leaf-throwing made for a wonderful fall afternoon at Howell Valley Elementary. We love seeing our students enjoy the simple joys of the season! 💛🐾
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and the temperature couldn’t be more perfect—so what better time for our Panthers to get outside and play in the leaves! 🍂☀️
Smiles, laughter, and lots of leaf-throwing made for a wonderful fall afternoon at Howell Valley Elementary. We love seeing our students enjoy the simple joys of the season! 💛🐾
Today we had the honor of recognizing and celebrating the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you to the veterans who joined us this morning—your service, sacrifice, and dedication mean more than words can say. We are grateful for the opportunity to show our appreciation. ❤️🤍💙
A special thank you to our teachers and staff who worked so hard to make today’s assembly meaningful for our students. Your dedication and thoughtful planning helped create a powerful moment of learning and gratitude. 🐾💛
We are proud of our students for showing such respect and Panther pride!
A special thank you to our teachers and staff who worked so hard to make today’s assembly meaningful for our students. Your dedication and thoughtful planning helped create a powerful moment of learning and gratitude. 🐾💛
We are proud of our students for showing such respect and Panther pride!
🎉 Congratulations to our October Attendance Challenge Winners! 🎉
Our Kindergarten students showed up and showed out with an incredible 97.5% attendance rate!
To celebrate, our Panthers enjoyed playing in the fall leaves 🍁 and sipping on ice cream floats 🍦🥤 — what a fun way to enjoy their hard-earned reward!
We are so proud of you—keep up the amazing work, Kindergarten! 🐾💛
Our Kindergarten students showed up and showed out with an incredible 97.5% attendance rate!
To celebrate, our Panthers enjoyed playing in the fall leaves 🍁 and sipping on ice cream floats 🍦🥤 — what a fun way to enjoy their hard-earned reward!
We are so proud of you—keep up the amazing work, Kindergarten! 🐾💛
Last week, 63 students from four area schools gathered to compete in the 2025 MESCM-24 Game Tournament. We are proud to share that Howell Valley brought home the Overall Top Trophy for the entire event! 🏆🐾
5th & 6th Grade Division:
Team placed 2nd overall
Individual Awards:
• Lucy Whittingham – 2nd Place
• Amelia Lamberson – 3rd Place
• Kali Rulo – 4th Place
7th & 8th Grade Division:
Team earned 1st Place overall
Individual Awards:
• Norah Woodring – 2nd Place
• Olivia Whittingham – 3rd Place
• Toran Ford – 5th Place
We are incredibly proud of all of our Panthers for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship! 💛🖤
A special congratulations and thank you to our math teachers, Mrs. Medina and Mrs. Cobb, for their dedication and support! 👏
5th & 6th Grade Division:
Team placed 2nd overall
Individual Awards:
• Lucy Whittingham – 2nd Place
• Amelia Lamberson – 3rd Place
• Kali Rulo – 4th Place
7th & 8th Grade Division:
Team earned 1st Place overall
Individual Awards:
• Norah Woodring – 2nd Place
• Olivia Whittingham – 3rd Place
• Toran Ford – 5th Place
We are incredibly proud of all of our Panthers for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship! 💛🖤
A special congratulations and thank you to our math teachers, Mrs. Medina and Mrs. Cobb, for their dedication and support! 👏
Red Ribbon Spirit Week — Day 2! 🎀
Tuesday's theme was “Doubled Up Against Drugs!”
Our students and staff had so much fun participating in Twin Day — matching outfits, look-alikes, and double the smiles all around! 👯♂️👯♀️
We love seeing our Howell Valley Panthers stand together and make healthy choices. 💪❤️
Check out some of our awesome twin looks below! 👇
Tuesday's theme was “Doubled Up Against Drugs!”
Our students and staff had so much fun participating in Twin Day — matching outfits, look-alikes, and double the smiles all around! 👯♂️👯♀️
We love seeing our Howell Valley Panthers stand together and make healthy choices. 💪❤️
Check out some of our awesome twin looks below! 👇
🎀 Red Ribbon Week Kickoff! 🎀
We started the week with the theme “Team Up Against Drugs!” Students showed their spirit by wearing their favorite team jerseys and gear. 🏈⚾🏀⚽
We love seeing our Howell Valley Panthers take a stand against drugs while having fun! ❤️🤍
We started the week with the theme “Team Up Against Drugs!” Students showed their spirit by wearing their favorite team jerseys and gear. 🏈⚾🏀⚽
We love seeing our Howell Valley Panthers take a stand against drugs while having fun! ❤️🤍
🏆 Howell Valley Boys and Girls Make History with State Cross Country Trophies
Panthers become first Howell County school to earn Middle School State trophies; both teams medal and extend conference streaks.
The Howell Valley Panthers made school and county history this weekend, becoming the first Howell County school to earn a Middle School State Cross Country trophy. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed among the top four in Missouri, securing spots on the podium in the Class 1–2 divisions.
The top four teams in the state received trophies, and the Panthers proudly brought home two — with the girls finishing 4th and the boys achieving an impressive 3rd place finish at the State Championships held on Saturday, October 25.
Girls Make History
Leading the way for the Panther girls was Louise Dennison, who earned All-State honors with an 18th-place finish. Anna Temple made an inspiring comeback from an injury that sidelined her during the HCAA Conference Championships. Her performance on Saturday made her the first Panther in school history to become a two-time All-State cross country runner.
The girls also continued their dominance in conference competition just a few days prior, winning their seventh straight HCAA Conference Championship before heading to the State meet.
Girls’ State Meet Results:
Louise Dennison – 14:03.97
Anna Temple – 14:04.17
Aria Smith – 14:54.18
Jamy Jett – 15:10.76
Emmy Nickey – 15:41.15
Chloe Perkins – 15:51.17
Jenna Hart – 16:47.56
Sophia Hale – 17:20.19
Boys Earn Third and Extend Conference Streak
The boys’ team capped a dominant season by winning their sixth straight conference title on Thursday, then following up with a third-place finish at State.
Kaleb Scharnhorst led the way, earning All-State honors with a 22nd-place finish — becoming just the second boy in Howell Valley history to achieve that distinction.
Former Panther Joby Dixon, who graduated last year, set a high bar for the program with his 4th-place finish in the Class 4–5 division and a top-10 all-time mark of 11:26.87 on the 2-mile course.
Boys’ State Meet Results:
Kaleb Scharnhorst – 12:47.40
Max Mansfield – 13:18.90
Gavin Byrd – 13:36.70
Elliot Dennison – 13:44.20
Cooper Nickey – 13:59.00
Braylon Batchelor – 14:43.50
Graham Cobb – 14:52.30
Teigan Frommel – 16:04.70
A Special Birthday for Coach Dixon
The victories came on Coach Chad Dixon’s birthday, making the milestone even more special.
“This was the best birthday gift these kids could have given me,” Dixon said.
Coach Dixon also expressed gratitude to Assistant Coach Jessica Dixon, the PTO for providing Prime drinks throughout the season, and the parents who traveled to support the team.
“It’s truly a blessed school district and community to be a part of,” he added.
Panthers become first Howell County school to earn Middle School State trophies; both teams medal and extend conference streaks.
The Howell Valley Panthers made school and county history this weekend, becoming the first Howell County school to earn a Middle School State Cross Country trophy. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed among the top four in Missouri, securing spots on the podium in the Class 1–2 divisions.
The top four teams in the state received trophies, and the Panthers proudly brought home two — with the girls finishing 4th and the boys achieving an impressive 3rd place finish at the State Championships held on Saturday, October 25.
Girls Make History
Leading the way for the Panther girls was Louise Dennison, who earned All-State honors with an 18th-place finish. Anna Temple made an inspiring comeback from an injury that sidelined her during the HCAA Conference Championships. Her performance on Saturday made her the first Panther in school history to become a two-time All-State cross country runner.
The girls also continued their dominance in conference competition just a few days prior, winning their seventh straight HCAA Conference Championship before heading to the State meet.
Girls’ State Meet Results:
Louise Dennison – 14:03.97
Anna Temple – 14:04.17
Aria Smith – 14:54.18
Jamy Jett – 15:10.76
Emmy Nickey – 15:41.15
Chloe Perkins – 15:51.17
Jenna Hart – 16:47.56
Sophia Hale – 17:20.19
Boys Earn Third and Extend Conference Streak
The boys’ team capped a dominant season by winning their sixth straight conference title on Thursday, then following up with a third-place finish at State.
Kaleb Scharnhorst led the way, earning All-State honors with a 22nd-place finish — becoming just the second boy in Howell Valley history to achieve that distinction.
Former Panther Joby Dixon, who graduated last year, set a high bar for the program with his 4th-place finish in the Class 4–5 division and a top-10 all-time mark of 11:26.87 on the 2-mile course.
Boys’ State Meet Results:
Kaleb Scharnhorst – 12:47.40
Max Mansfield – 13:18.90
Gavin Byrd – 13:36.70
Elliot Dennison – 13:44.20
Cooper Nickey – 13:59.00
Braylon Batchelor – 14:43.50
Graham Cobb – 14:52.30
Teigan Frommel – 16:04.70
A Special Birthday for Coach Dixon
The victories came on Coach Chad Dixon’s birthday, making the milestone even more special.
“This was the best birthday gift these kids could have given me,” Dixon said.
Coach Dixon also expressed gratitude to Assistant Coach Jessica Dixon, the PTO for providing Prime drinks throughout the season, and the parents who traveled to support the team.
“It’s truly a blessed school district and community to be a part of,” he added.
🏆 Conference Champions! 🏆
Congratulations to our Senior Boys Division, Senior Girls Division, and Junior Girls Division on bringing home 1st place at today’s Conference Cross Country Meet! 🎉🐾
We’re also incredibly proud of our 7 athletes who earned All-Conference honors—what an outstanding accomplishment! 👏
Our Panthers continue to impress with their hard work, determination, and team spirit. Way to go, runners! 💙💛
📸 Check out some photos from today’s meet below!
Congratulations to our Senior Boys Division, Senior Girls Division, and Junior Girls Division on bringing home 1st place at today’s Conference Cross Country Meet! 🎉🐾
We’re also incredibly proud of our 7 athletes who earned All-Conference honors—what an outstanding accomplishment! 👏
Our Panthers continue to impress with their hard work, determination, and team spirit. Way to go, runners! 💙💛
📸 Check out some photos from today’s meet below!
Pumpkin patch day was a hit! 🎃 Our preschool through fourth grade students had a wonderful time — and we have the pictures to prove it!
HV Boys Basketball practice will be moved from Tuesday 10/21 to Wednesday 10/22 until 5:30. There will still be cross country practice until 5:00. Thank you.
🎃🍂 Join Us for Howell Valley’s Fall Festival! 🍂🎃
We’re so excited to invite our Howell Valley families and friends to our Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30–8:00 PM!
Come enjoy an evening filled with games, food, prizes, and fun for all ages. It’s a great way to celebrate the season and support our school!
You can also check out all of our fundraising flyers and opportunities here: https://aptg.co/gd13mz
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🧡
Red Ribbon Week is coming up! This year, our school is focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles, positive choices, and coping skills. To celebrate, Student Council is hosting a fun Spirit Week with themes that connect to making good choices and living drug-free.
Check out the Red Ribbon Week flyer for more details! Here's our Spirit Week lineup.
Check out the Red Ribbon Week flyer for more details! Here's our Spirit Week lineup.
Thank You to Stewart Morrison Redi-Mix and Adams Construction!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Stewart Morrison Redi-Mix for their generous donation of gravel for our playground! We also want to thank Adams Construction for donating the delivery and hauling the gravel to our school.
Your generosity and community support help us keep our playground safe and enjoyable for all our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to give back to our school.
Thank you for making a difference for our Panthers!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Stewart Morrison Redi-Mix for their generous donation of gravel for our playground! We also want to thank Adams Construction for donating the delivery and hauling the gravel to our school.
Your generosity and community support help us keep our playground safe and enjoyable for all our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to give back to our school.
Thank you for making a difference for our Panthers!
Here's the schedule of races for tomorrow's meet at Junction Hill.
Go Panthers!
Go Panthers!
We invite all families to join us for Family Reading Night on Monday, October 6th from 5:00-6:30 PM! Come enjoy a fun evening of reading activities with your children.
A Title 1 meeting will also be held in the library at 6:00 PM.
We hope to see you there.
A Title 1 meeting will also be held in the library at 6:00 PM.
We hope to see you there.
This is going to be a fun night for our middle school students. We hope you can join us for Science Night at Howell Valley!
There will be not morning running club tomorrow (9/29). Thank you.
Boys baseball practice for tonight (9/24) has been canceled. There will still be girls A-Team softball and cross-country practice for those not involved in softball. Thank you.
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors (listed below) who joined us for Career Day! 🌟
Our students had a wonderful time learning about different careers and gaining such valuable experiences. We truly appreciate each of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be with us and invest in our kids’ futures. 💙
A special shout-out to Mrs. Woodring for organizing this event and making it such a success for our school! 👏👏
MSU Director of Workforce Development
Montalvo Farming Goods
Stewart- Morrison RediMix
Air-Evac
South Howell County Ambulance
Hart Family Eyecare
Ozark Radio News
WP Public Library
Legit Speedway
FedEx
Misfits Barber Co.
HOCOMO Industries
Mo. Dept. of Conservation
Howell County Sheriff's Dept.
West Plains Fire Dept.
Howell County Rural Fire Dept.
Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative
Our students had a wonderful time learning about different careers and gaining such valuable experiences. We truly appreciate each of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be with us and invest in our kids’ futures. 💙
A special shout-out to Mrs. Woodring for organizing this event and making it such a success for our school! 👏👏
MSU Director of Workforce Development
Montalvo Farming Goods
Stewart- Morrison RediMix
Air-Evac
South Howell County Ambulance
Hart Family Eyecare
Ozark Radio News
WP Public Library
Legit Speedway
FedEx
Misfits Barber Co.
HOCOMO Industries
Mo. Dept. of Conservation
Howell County Sheriff's Dept.
West Plains Fire Dept.
Howell County Rural Fire Dept.
Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative
