Recently in the PLTW class, students had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on applied chemistry project! After creating an ocean environment and simulating an oil spill, each team collaborated to determine effective ways to clean up the spill. The teams put their plans into action utilizing various equipment and techniques to contain and remove the oil from the water's surface. Following the cleanup, students reflected on the experience and the effectiveness of their plan. We learned that some tools and strategies were more efficient than others. Students enjoyed the experience of engaging in exploratory learning!
Due to potential inclement weather our HCAA 5-6th grade track championships may run ahead of schedule tomorrow. The first race will still be at 9:00 AM, but races and field events after that may not follow our timed schedule exactly. Thank you.
Our students had a STELLAR time learning about the eclipse while being treated to a MOON PIE!
There will be no morning running practice tomorrow (4-4). Rest up for testing and Track practice tomorrow after school.
Tomorrow is Track, Band, and Choir pictures, remember uniforms. Track meet at WP after school for 5-8th graders. A schedule has been sent home with Track kids. We will practice Wed. and Thur. after school; and we have the Richards Track meet on Friday. A monthly practice schedule will be delivered to everyone tomorrow.
Howell Valley hasn't had a talent show in decades so we have brought it back for 2024. Jumpin' J and Jazzy Jenna kicked off hosting our show as emcees with their 80's throwback influencer, MC Hammer. Our students have showcased a lot of unique ways they can shine their talents from musical performances to game show trivia, Rubix cube speed solver, bottle flipping, magic acts, and skits. We had a great panel of judges who used a rubric of criteria looking for stage presence, preparedness, quality, creativity, and overall presentation. Our first year was a success and we'd like to congratulate our placing acts: first runner up-Anson Ford (piano) and second runner up-Landen and Liv Lamberson (the cup song)... And our 2024 winner- Judge Dixon (trumpet)!!
We would like to thank the following community members for helping make our Career on Wheels day a huge success. Howell Oregon Electric Coop., Howell County Sheriff's Dept., WP Fire Dept., MO Conservation Dept., Landon Rodgers, Clinical Dietitian, Heidi McFarland, Physical Therapist, John Niesen, Air-Evac, Jared Cates, Ozarks Summit Ministries, Cody Weeks, 37N Realty, Mike Moore and Max Bradley, Aviation, Joanna Patillo and MSU nursing students, Rhonda Richter, Artist/Illustrator, Dan Dye, Welder, Kody Miller, Misfits Barber Co., Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Joey Smith, Legit Speedway Racing, Jason Whittingham, Emerald Honey, and Ty Lewis, Gold Course Management. A special thanks to Mrs. Woodring for all her hard work in organizing this Career Day for our students!
Early in the year, our 4th-grade class participated in the Every Kid Outdoors program through the Department of the Interior and National Parks Service. The students created a formal plan and in that plan, they pledged to take care of certain areas of the school. Recently they have been cleaning up the middle school hallways and picking up rocks and sticks off the playground.
Way to go 4th grade!
The 7th and 8th grade classes traveled to Jefferson City to visit our Capital city. The first stop was the Missouri Highway Patrol Museum where students were warned about the dangers of impaired or distracted driving and taught about the difficult, yet rewarding job of being a law enforcement officer. Students left with a sense of the important role these individuals play in our society.
Next, students traveled to the Capitol where they were treated to lunch provided by Representative David Evans and his staff. They toured the Capitol even getting to go to the top of the dome.
Students were next given a lesson on what true justice is from Supreme Court Judge Paul Wilson at the Missouri Supreme Court, the oldest operating government building in Jefferson City.
Finally, students were treated to ice cream from Central Dairy before returning home.
Due to the upcoming city wide events surrounding the eclipse on April 8th, Howell Valley school will be closed. We will now be in session April 15th to make up for the no school day on April 8th.
We will be sending home eclipse viewing glasses with our students on the Friday before the eclipse.
Thank you!
No training wheels, no problem! Our kindergarten students recently completed the All Kids Bike Program and have received their certificates. Way to go kindergarten!
Due to the threat of winter weather and potential for hazardous road conditions there will be NO SCHOOL today, Monday, Feb. 12th. All after-school activities, including youth basketball games, are cancelled, as well.
PK and K screenings coming soon! Call us to schedule your appointment.
Go Panthers!
Due to a sickness in the family and a scheduling conflict the boys will not practice tonight. There will still be girls 4-6th grade basketball from 4:00-5:30. Boys will practice tomorrow after school until 5:30 in the Old Gym. Sorry for the confusion.
Schedule for this Saturday's tournament was just released. 5th graders that want to play will play up on the 6th grade boys team. Game 1 is at 11:30. Game 2 is at 1:30, and Game 3 will be determined by our first two game results. The address to the Salem High School gym:
1400 Tiger Pride Drive Salem, MO 65560
We will have a 4-6th grade girls and boys basketball practice Wednesday (1/24) from 4-5:30 for those that can make it. Please don't try if your roads are too risky. Grizzly Pee Wee basketball scrimmage follows at 7:00 at the Civic Center for those that can make it. See earlier message for details concerning Grizzly game. Thursday (1/25) after school will be 7-8th grade volleyball practice until 5:30. Friday volleyball Jamboree for A-Team after school. Saturday 5-6th grade boys basketball tournament in Salem, MO. Game times will be announced later.
Tomorrow night (1/24) is Howell Valley night at the Grizzly basketball game. HV students, teachers, and staff get free tickets at the gate. Regular ticket prices are $7 for all others. All 5th-6th grade boys and girls basketball players that would like to play a scrimmage game at halftime of the Grizzly game need to arrive at the Civic Center at 7:00. Please wear your HV basketball uniform. 4th grade basketball players can wear their uniforms and come sit on the bench with their teammates. If you do not yet have a HV uniform, please wear a black or white HV t-shirt. When you arrive please see Kevin and Megan Nickey to get organized for halftime.
Back roads remain ice-covered and have become extremely slick. Due to hazardous driving conditions there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 24th. Please stay safe, and we hope to see you soon!
Due to icy county road conditions there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23rd. All school activities, including the 3rd and 4th grade field trip and youth basketball games, are also cancelled. Stay safe and we will see you soon!