
Information for Homecoming 2025, Friday, October 10th:
Dear Parents,
The students of Pike Valley Elementary (Kindergarten-6th Grade) have been asked to participate in the 2025 Homecoming activities on Friday, October 10th. All of our students will be bussed over to Scandia to participate in the parade that is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the parade all the students will be bussed up to the high school to attend the homecoming assembly.
****THE PEP RALLY WILL BE OVER AROUND 3:00PM****
***Routes will start running about 3:00PM***
When the pep rally has concluded, parents who wish to take their children with them will need to sign out with the classroom teacher. This is important, so that we can keep track of where all students are supposed to go at the conclusion of the school day.
Courtland students will be bussed back over to the grade school at the conclusion of the day. The route busses will be loaded from the high school and all routes will begin from Scandia.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please call the school at 785-374-4221.
Sincerely,
Mr.Gritten, Superintendent/PK-6th Principal
Pike Valley
https://docs.google.com/document/d/131cllJu0koFT41U7vPOTBhVIhqwmoOUt/edit
Dear Parents,
The students of Pike Valley Elementary (Kindergarten-6th Grade) have been asked to participate in the 2025 Homecoming activities on Friday, October 10th. All of our students will be bussed over to Scandia to participate in the parade that is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the parade all the students will be bussed up to the high school to attend the homecoming assembly.
****THE PEP RALLY WILL BE OVER AROUND 3:00PM****
***Routes will start running about 3:00PM***
When the pep rally has concluded, parents who wish to take their children with them will need to sign out with the classroom teacher. This is important, so that we can keep track of where all students are supposed to go at the conclusion of the school day.
Courtland students will be bussed back over to the grade school at the conclusion of the day. The route busses will be loaded from the high school and all routes will begin from Scandia.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please call the school at 785-374-4221.
Sincerely,
Mr.Gritten, Superintendent/PK-6th Principal
Pike Valley
https://docs.google.com/document/d/131cllJu0koFT41U7vPOTBhVIhqwmoOUt/edit


Parents:
Reminder, tomorrow, 9/23/25, is Picture Day at Pike Valley. Thank you,
Reminder, tomorrow, 9/23/25, is Picture Day at Pike Valley. Thank you,

Reminder: No school tomorrow, Monday, September 15th, due to teacher in-service. Thank you,

Blaine Joonas
Mon, Sep 8, 6:13 PM (20 hours ago)
to me, Jeremy
📢Dear 7-8th Grade Parents📢
This is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. Trip!
Join us in Mr. Joonas's Classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot:
https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/27720571148?rsvp_id=27720571148
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there!
Blaine Joonas and Savanna Awalt


This Thursday, September 11, PVJH Cheerleaders are having a pep rally at 3 PM in the high school for the home game...cheerleaders meet in the gym at 2:45PM.

Dear Preschool Parents
Because your child's first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child. You've been invited to participate in an Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3, and the ASQ-SE-2 online screenings to help you keep track of your child's development. You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.
To participate in this screening, please access the following URL by typing it into your Internet Browser or scan the QR code. Make sure you click the 1st option to take both tests! (This test may be easier to have your child with you for some of the tasks):
https://asqonline.com/family/8b376c
We look forward to your participation in ASQ-3 and the ASQ-SE-2 please make sure to fill out both.
Please fill out by September 12, 2025
Sincerely,
Hannah Champlin and Mike Gritten
Preschool Teacher and Principal
Pike Valley Elementary
Because your child's first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child. You've been invited to participate in an Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3, and the ASQ-SE-2 online screenings to help you keep track of your child's development. You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.
To participate in this screening, please access the following URL by typing it into your Internet Browser or scan the QR code. Make sure you click the 1st option to take both tests! (This test may be easier to have your child with you for some of the tasks):
https://asqonline.com/family/8b376c
We look forward to your participation in ASQ-3 and the ASQ-SE-2 please make sure to fill out both.
Please fill out by September 12, 2025
Sincerely,
Hannah Champlin and Mike Gritten
Preschool Teacher and Principal
Pike Valley Elementary


The last mini cheer camp performance is TONIGHT at the first Pike Valley football game this Friday, September 5th, at 7:30 (or the end of the first quarter). Meet in back of the Pike Valley bleachers. Mini cheer campers may leave after the half time performance. Wear their camp shirt. Go Panthers!


The last mini cheer camp performance is at the first Pike Valley football game this Friday, September 5th, at 7:30 (or the end of the first quarter). Meet in back of the Pike Valley bleachers. Mini cheer campers may leave after the half time performance.

5th Grade Band Night
PV Elementary Music Room
Tuesday, August 26th at 6pm
If you can't make it, please let Mr. Jackson know at: keon.jackson@pikevalley.com
PV Elementary Music Room
Tuesday, August 26th at 6pm
If you can't make it, please let Mr. Jackson know at: keon.jackson@pikevalley.com

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!!
JOIN THE FIESTA TO CELEBRATE THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR - FOOD & GAMES INCLUDED!
WALKING TACOS, YARD GAMES & BASKETBALL COURTS! OPEN TO ALL JH/HS STUDENTS AND STAFF!!
AUGUST 15TH FROM 5-7p
AT COURTLAND MINI-PARK.

Athletes: Sports Heat /Concussion training and imPACT testing is Thursday, August 14th (7th and 8th graders) and Friday, August 15th (9th through 12th graders). This training is at the high school from 3:30-4:30. BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOKS.
6th graders will be during the school day.

Reminder:
Pike Valley Elementary Open House is tomorrow night, August 12th, at 6pm. It is informal as you can come and go, but it will end at 7pm. Watermelon will be available in the cafeteria thanks to the Courtland Depot Market. See you then!
Pike Valley Elementary Open House is tomorrow night, August 12th, at 6pm. It is informal as you can come and go, but it will end at 7pm. Watermelon will be available in the cafeteria thanks to the Courtland Depot Market. See you then!

Pike Valley USD 426 will be having a budget hearing on Tuesday, August 18th at 8:00 pm in the Board of Education office.

Good morning Pike Valley Families,
This is a reminder to go to your Parent PowerSchool account and fill out online enrollment forms for each of your children. Once you have filled out forms, you may come into the school to pay your student fees.

Please ignore the last message!
Reminder : PVJH Cheer Practice starts Monday July 28 5 -630 at the high school: uniform issuing will be at this time as well. If you can not attend please make arrangements with Coach Evert 785-527-0058

For school send out:
Mini Cheer Camp - Don’t forget the performance tonight, Friday June 25th, at Courtand Funday. Meet at 301 Main Street at 6:30pm.

PV Family,
Just a reminder that you don't have to rush to buy school supplies.
The Pike Valley Foundation along with local churches and some amazing local partners are purchasing all the school supplies for the students of Pike Valley USD 426, Preschool-12th Grade!
(excluding backpacks, shoes, and water bottles)
Just a reminder that you don't have to rush to buy school supplies.
The Pike Valley Foundation along with local churches and some amazing local partners are purchasing all the school supplies for the students of Pike Valley USD 426, Preschool-12th Grade!
(excluding backpacks, shoes, and water bottles)


Mini Cheer Camp- The next performance is this Friday, July 25th at the Friday performances of Courtland Fun Day. Meet at 301 Main Street at 6:30 pm. The cheerleaders will walk the kids down to the Main stage. See you there!

The first of the three mini cheer camp performances is this Saturday, July 12th at Scandia Riverfest. Meet across from the Scandia Museum at 11:00 am. Please have your camper wear their camp shirt and shorts that they can move in. See you there.

July 16th at 6 PM at the Park in Scandia will be the Parent Meeting for Junior High Cheerleading . If any parent cannot attend, please get a hold of Coach Evert for the meeting information .
785 527 0058