Easton Valley Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony was held Saturday, October 4th at the Easton Valley Elementary School. You can view the Hall of Fame ceremony at https://facebook.com/share/v/1EVd1ZdTki/
Easton Valley Community Meeting
Building Easton Valley Future
On Friday, October 17, EV Junior High and High School will participate in our annual school wide day of service. All students will travel to different parts of our district helping our residents with projects. We plan on participating in this service project one time in the fall and one time in the spring. Please use the following link to submit requests for help between 8:30am and 11:30am on October 17. You can also call Brandon Krusey at (563) 689-4221 or send an email to brandon.krusey@eastonvalleycsd.com. Please pass this on to anyone you think could benefit. We will do our best to provide support to as many families and organizations that we can.
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Easton Valley Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony was held Saturday, October 4th at the Easton Valley Elementary School.
https://facebook.com/share/v/1EVd1ZdTki/
Easton Valley Hall of Fame nomination form
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Michaelsen’s 3rd graders just finished up their first writing project of the year! Students learned about the themes of friendship, loyalty, responsibility, irresponsibility, and hospitality while reading the story The Wind in the Willows. Each student chose a character from the story and wrote about which theme they thought that character represented the most!
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025 - A DAY
TODAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Open Faced Pizza Burger, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Dragon Punch, Salad Bar, Sliced Pears; Elem: Open Faced Pizza Burger, Tater Tots, Cherry Tomatoes, Sherbet, Sliced Pears
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST: Cereal or Cereal Bar, Banana, String Cheese
TOMORROW’S LUNCH: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Strawberry Shortcake; JH/HS: Salad Bar, Elem: Red Bell Pepper Strips
JH football team should be dismissed at 2:15 for their game at Edgewood-Colesburg.
JH & HS cross country teams should be dismissed at 2:45 for their meet at Bellevue.
Any FFA member please stop into Ms. Poll’s room for fruit sale fundraiser papers today.
Congratulations to our Junior Class officers:
President - Houston Holdgrafer
Vice President - Cambri Clark
Secretary - Sadie Roling
Treasurer - Allison Westerlund
2025 Easton Valley Tackle Cancer apparel order forms can be picked up in the school offices. All proceeds will be donated to a family affected by cancer. T-shirts are being made by EV students. Orders are due by October 8th.
Our first FCA meeting will be Wednesday 10/15 at 11am in the student services office. Any high school students are invited to attend. Let Mrs. Collister know if you have any questions.
Cheerleader fundraiser apparel store is now open!! https://www.hwy64designs.com/category/ev-cheer-fundraiser
Online Drivers Permit test: If you are 14 years old or older, you will be able to sign up for your drivers permit test. To take the test you will need to fill out a sign-up sheet that will be on the school Website. You will be able to take this test with Mr. Sikkema during Seminar or SOAR. You will only be able to take the test 1 time a day.
Here is the link to the practice test Practice test
Here is the link to the drivers manual Drivers Manual
Here is the Sign-up Sheet for the Test Drivers permit sign-up sheet
Service Learning Opportunities
On October 12 the Preston Fire Department is having their annual omelet breakfast. Any kids that would want to get service learning hours, they can help from 7 to noon.
Need Volunteer hours? Come help with our Elementary LEAP program! email andrea.reuter@eastonvalleycsd.com or see her at breakfast/lunch for more info
Sabula’s Trick-or-Treat Bash needs 14 more volunteers in costume and 2 improv stars (where are my thespians?). Perks? Volunteer hours, free shirt, free pizza. Do it for the fun, do it for the food, or at least so Aidan Feddersen isn’t the only Easton Valley student there! To sign up, contact Aidan’s mom at giddingsck@gmail.com or just fill out the form https://forms.gle/qieiYGoKLvpUHXdBA
Driver’s Ed: Winter sessions start in January. Registration forms are available online and in the HS office. Forms and money should be mailed directly to Reuter Way Driving School.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 6 JH & HS Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ Bellevue Golf Club
JH Football v. Edgewood-Colesburg 4:30 p.m. @ Ed-Co Comm. Dreams Complex
Oct. 9 JH Volleyball v. Lisbon 4:00 p.m. @ Lisbon HS Lions Den
Varsity Cross Country 4:00 p.m. @ Grace Lutheran Camp
HS Volleyball v. Lisbon 5:15 p.m. @ Lisbon HS Lions Den
Oct. 10 Varsity Football v. Central Elkader 7:00 p.m. @ Central Elkader HS
Oct. 13 Tri-Rivers Conference Varsity Volleyball Pool Play 4:00 p.m. Site TBD
Oct. 14 JH & HS Cross Country 4:00 p.m. @ Starmont HS
TODAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Open Faced Pizza Burger, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Dragon Punch, Salad Bar, Sliced Pears; Elem: Open Faced Pizza Burger, Tater Tots, Cherry Tomatoes, Sherbet, Sliced Pears
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST: Cereal or Cereal Bar, Banana, String Cheese
TOMORROW’S LUNCH: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Strawberry Shortcake; JH/HS: Salad Bar, Elem: Red Bell Pepper Strips
JH football team should be dismissed at 2:15 for their game at Edgewood-Colesburg.
JH & HS cross country teams should be dismissed at 2:45 for their meet at Bellevue.
Any FFA member please stop into Ms. Poll’s room for fruit sale fundraiser papers today.
Congratulations to our Junior Class officers:
President - Houston Holdgrafer
Vice President - Cambri Clark
Secretary - Sadie Roling
Treasurer - Allison Westerlund
2025 Easton Valley Tackle Cancer apparel order forms can be picked up in the school offices. All proceeds will be donated to a family affected by cancer. T-shirts are being made by EV students. Orders are due by October 8th.
Our first FCA meeting will be Wednesday 10/15 at 11am in the student services office. Any high school students are invited to attend. Let Mrs. Collister know if you have any questions.
Cheerleader fundraiser apparel store is now open!! https://www.hwy64designs.com/category/ev-cheer-fundraiser
Online Drivers Permit test: If you are 14 years old or older, you will be able to sign up for your drivers permit test. To take the test you will need to fill out a sign-up sheet that will be on the school Website. You will be able to take this test with Mr. Sikkema during Seminar or SOAR. You will only be able to take the test 1 time a day.
Here is the link to the practice test Practice test
Here is the link to the drivers manual Drivers Manual
Here is the Sign-up Sheet for the Test Drivers permit sign-up sheet
Service Learning Opportunities
On October 12 the Preston Fire Department is having their annual omelet breakfast. Any kids that would want to get service learning hours, they can help from 7 to noon.
Need Volunteer hours? Come help with our Elementary LEAP program! email andrea.reuter@eastonvalleycsd.com or see her at breakfast/lunch for more info
Sabula’s Trick-or-Treat Bash needs 14 more volunteers in costume and 2 improv stars (where are my thespians?). Perks? Volunteer hours, free shirt, free pizza. Do it for the fun, do it for the food, or at least so Aidan Feddersen isn’t the only Easton Valley student there! To sign up, contact Aidan’s mom at giddingsck@gmail.com or just fill out the form https://forms.gle/qieiYGoKLvpUHXdBA
Driver’s Ed: Winter sessions start in January. Registration forms are available online and in the HS office. Forms and money should be mailed directly to Reuter Way Driving School.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 6 JH & HS Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ Bellevue Golf Club
JH Football v. Edgewood-Colesburg 4:30 p.m. @ Ed-Co Comm. Dreams Complex
Oct. 9 JH Volleyball v. Lisbon 4:00 p.m. @ Lisbon HS Lions Den
Varsity Cross Country 4:00 p.m. @ Grace Lutheran Camp
HS Volleyball v. Lisbon 5:15 p.m. @ Lisbon HS Lions Den
Oct. 10 Varsity Football v. Central Elkader 7:00 p.m. @ Central Elkader HS
Oct. 13 Tri-Rivers Conference Varsity Volleyball Pool Play 4:00 p.m. Site TBD
Oct. 14 JH & HS Cross Country 4:00 p.m. @ Starmont HS
2025 Easton Valley Tackle Cancer apparel order forms can be picked up in the school offices. All proceeds will be donated to a family affected by cancer. T-shirts are being made by EV students. Orders are due by October 8th.
See the attached flier for details regarding the Betty Farrell Memorial Halloween Party, free to all students!
I was able to register EV for a district license (free) to use uPar. With the help of our amazing AEA support, we tested our first student today. uPar gives us data to show if adaptive technology supports our struggling readers.
Last Friday was our first RiverHawk Rally led by our Student Lighthouse Team. The theme for our first rally was surrounding LiM Habit #1: Be Proactive. Congratulations to our September "Soaring RiverHawk" winners Hadley, Emery, Klayre, and Levi and a big thank you to the HS cheerleaders who came to our rally to lead us in some cheers and launch us into Homecoming week! It's Great to be EV!
Great opportunity! Spots fill very quickly!
🎉 It’s officially Homecoming Week at Easton Valley! 🎉
We’ve got an exciting week of activities, games, and celebrations planned. Check out the schedule below and join us in showing your River Hawk spirit all week long! 🧡🖤
We’ve got an exciting week of activities, games, and celebrations planned. Check out the schedule below and join us in showing your River Hawk spirit all week long! 🧡🖤
Reminder that Homecoming is next week! Attached is a reminder of the elementary dress up days. Go EV!
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - A/B DAY
TODAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Hot Ham & Cheese Croissant, Hashbrown Rounds, Cherry Tomatoes, Salad Bar, Pineapple Chunks, Sherbet; Elem: Mini Corn Dogs, French Fries, Cauliflower, Pineapple Chunks
MONDAY’S BREAKFAST: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin, Yogurt
MONDAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Turkey & Cheese Hoagie, Sun Chips, Lettuce Mix, Red Peppers, Strawberries, Salad Bar; Elem: Toasted Ham & Cheese, Potato Starz, Corn, Romaine Lettuce, Diced Peach Cup
Junior class meeting Monday at noon in the commons.
Cheerleader fundraiser apparel store is now open!! https://www.hwy64designs.com/category/ev-cheer-fundraiser
September 29-October 3 Homecoming Dress-Up Days:
MONDAY - Animal Print/Pajamas Day
TUESDAY - JH/HS: Adam Sandler Day; Elem: Neon/Tie-Dye
WEDNESDAY - Class Color Day
JH/HS: 7th-Yellow, 8th-Green, 9th-Purple, 10th-Blue, 11th-White, 12th-Black, Staff-Gray
Elem: PK-Red, K-Orange, 1st-Yellow, 2nd-Green, 3rd-Blue, 4th-Purple, 5th-Black, 6th-Pink
THURSDAY – Clown Day
FRIDAY – Riverhawk Spirit Day
There are HOCO dresses in student services for anyone that is in need of one.
Online Drivers Permit test: If you are 14 years old or older, you will be able to sign up for your drivers permit test. To take the test you will need to fill out a sign-up sheet that will be on the school Website. You will be able to take this test with Mr. Sikkema during Seminar or SOAR. You will only be able to take the test 1 time a day.
Here is the link to the practice test Practice test
Here is the link to the drivers manual Drivers Manual
Here is the Sign-up Sheet for the Test Drivers permit sign-up sheet
Juniors and Seniors- Please do not forget to be checking your emails for opportunities this fall to visit a college campus and local union trade opportunities.
Service Learning Opportunity
Need Volunteer hours? Come help with our Elementary LEAP program! email andrea.reuter@eastonvalleycsd.com or see her at breakfast/lunch for more info
Yo, what up Easton Valley fam! Frfr, still no one finna volunteer from y’all . Ngl, we think it’s a language barrier, so we translated this for you. Last szn, your crew was straight-up GOATs at making Halloween peak vibes—it was giving sigma energy . Let’s get locked in and bring that drip back! Wanna flex some volunteer clout, vibe with the squad, snag leftover candy, and munch on some bussin’ pizza after? This is your chance to drop the rizz and make Sabula’s Trick-or-Treat pressed and lit for the kiddos. Bestie, don’t leave us on delivered—set your reminders: Nov 1, 3–6 PM. Slide thru and sign up here: Sabula's Halloween Bash
Marla Schultz College and Career Transition Counselor is in the building every Tuesday. Please be sure to stop by her office to visit with her if you have any questions or concerns regarding your classes through Clinton Community College.
Anyone interested in joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to meet once a month during seminar, please email Mrs. Collister.
Any juniors or seniors interested in a site visit in the manufacturing industry the last week of October, please email Mrs. Collister.
Driver’s Ed: Winter sessions start in January. Registration forms are available online and in the HS office. Forms and money should be mailed directly to Reuter Way Driving School.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sept. 26 Varsity Football v. HLV 7:00 p.m. @ HLV Athletic Complex
Sept. 27 Varsity Volleyball Invitational 9:00 a.m. @ North Cedar HS
Sept. 29 JH & HS Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ 3-30 Golf & Country Club, Lowden
Sept. 30 JH Volleyball v. Midland 4:00 p.m. @ Easton Valley HS
HS Volleyball v. Midland 5:15 p.m. @ Easton Valley Elementary
Oct. 1 JH/HS Homecoming Meal, Games, & Bonfire Night 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 2 JH Volleyball v. North Cedar 4:00 p.m. @ North Cedar HS
Varsity Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ Western Dubuque XC Course
HS Volleyball v. North Cedar 6:00 p.m. @ North Cedar HS
Oct. 3 Varsity Football v. Edgewood-Colesburg 7:00 p.m. @ EVHS - HOMECOMING
Oct. 4 Homecoming Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m.
TODAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Hot Ham & Cheese Croissant, Hashbrown Rounds, Cherry Tomatoes, Salad Bar, Pineapple Chunks, Sherbet; Elem: Mini Corn Dogs, French Fries, Cauliflower, Pineapple Chunks
MONDAY’S BREAKFAST: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin, Yogurt
MONDAY’S LUNCH: JH/HS: Turkey & Cheese Hoagie, Sun Chips, Lettuce Mix, Red Peppers, Strawberries, Salad Bar; Elem: Toasted Ham & Cheese, Potato Starz, Corn, Romaine Lettuce, Diced Peach Cup
Junior class meeting Monday at noon in the commons.
Cheerleader fundraiser apparel store is now open!! https://www.hwy64designs.com/category/ev-cheer-fundraiser
September 29-October 3 Homecoming Dress-Up Days:
MONDAY - Animal Print/Pajamas Day
TUESDAY - JH/HS: Adam Sandler Day; Elem: Neon/Tie-Dye
WEDNESDAY - Class Color Day
JH/HS: 7th-Yellow, 8th-Green, 9th-Purple, 10th-Blue, 11th-White, 12th-Black, Staff-Gray
Elem: PK-Red, K-Orange, 1st-Yellow, 2nd-Green, 3rd-Blue, 4th-Purple, 5th-Black, 6th-Pink
THURSDAY – Clown Day
FRIDAY – Riverhawk Spirit Day
There are HOCO dresses in student services for anyone that is in need of one.
Online Drivers Permit test: If you are 14 years old or older, you will be able to sign up for your drivers permit test. To take the test you will need to fill out a sign-up sheet that will be on the school Website. You will be able to take this test with Mr. Sikkema during Seminar or SOAR. You will only be able to take the test 1 time a day.
Here is the link to the practice test Practice test
Here is the link to the drivers manual Drivers Manual
Here is the Sign-up Sheet for the Test Drivers permit sign-up sheet
Juniors and Seniors- Please do not forget to be checking your emails for opportunities this fall to visit a college campus and local union trade opportunities.
Service Learning Opportunity
Need Volunteer hours? Come help with our Elementary LEAP program! email andrea.reuter@eastonvalleycsd.com or see her at breakfast/lunch for more info
Yo, what up Easton Valley fam! Frfr, still no one finna volunteer from y’all . Ngl, we think it’s a language barrier, so we translated this for you. Last szn, your crew was straight-up GOATs at making Halloween peak vibes—it was giving sigma energy . Let’s get locked in and bring that drip back! Wanna flex some volunteer clout, vibe with the squad, snag leftover candy, and munch on some bussin’ pizza after? This is your chance to drop the rizz and make Sabula’s Trick-or-Treat pressed and lit for the kiddos. Bestie, don’t leave us on delivered—set your reminders: Nov 1, 3–6 PM. Slide thru and sign up here: Sabula's Halloween Bash
Marla Schultz College and Career Transition Counselor is in the building every Tuesday. Please be sure to stop by her office to visit with her if you have any questions or concerns regarding your classes through Clinton Community College.
Anyone interested in joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to meet once a month during seminar, please email Mrs. Collister.
Any juniors or seniors interested in a site visit in the manufacturing industry the last week of October, please email Mrs. Collister.
Driver’s Ed: Winter sessions start in January. Registration forms are available online and in the HS office. Forms and money should be mailed directly to Reuter Way Driving School.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sept. 26 Varsity Football v. HLV 7:00 p.m. @ HLV Athletic Complex
Sept. 27 Varsity Volleyball Invitational 9:00 a.m. @ North Cedar HS
Sept. 29 JH & HS Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ 3-30 Golf & Country Club, Lowden
Sept. 30 JH Volleyball v. Midland 4:00 p.m. @ Easton Valley HS
HS Volleyball v. Midland 5:15 p.m. @ Easton Valley Elementary
Oct. 1 JH/HS Homecoming Meal, Games, & Bonfire Night 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 2 JH Volleyball v. North Cedar 4:00 p.m. @ North Cedar HS
Varsity Cross Country 4:15 p.m. @ Western Dubuque XC Course
HS Volleyball v. North Cedar 6:00 p.m. @ North Cedar HS
Oct. 3 Varsity Football v. Edgewood-Colesburg 7:00 p.m. @ EVHS - HOMECOMING
Oct. 4 Homecoming Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Check out this youth wrestling opportunity in Bellevue which is open to EV students free of charge! See the attached fliers for details if you would like to sign your child up.
GET YOUR EV SPIRIT CARD TODAY!
EASTON VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Has the following opening
Elementary Assistant Cook
If interested and for more information, please contact Mr. Adam Crigger at adam.crigger@eastonvalleycsd.com
Easton Valley Community School District
321 W. School Street
Preston, IA 52069
EOE/AA
Has the following opening
Elementary Assistant Cook
If interested and for more information, please contact Mr. Adam Crigger at adam.crigger@eastonvalleycsd.com
Easton Valley Community School District
321 W. School Street
Preston, IA 52069
EOE/AA
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach is excited to kick off year 2 of the Iowa 4-H Statewide Fishing Club, this program is designed to engage students in grades 4-12 with Iowa’s aquatic ecosystems, fishing techniques, and environmental stewardship.
This unique program helps youth step away from screens and into the great outdoors, where they can develop lifelong skills in fishing, fish identification, lure tying, water safety, and more. Through webinars, tournaments and skills days, members will build confidence and appreciation for nature while connecting with other young anglers across the state.
Scholarships are available to ensure all youth have the opportunity to participate.
This unique program helps youth step away from screens and into the great outdoors, where they can develop lifelong skills in fishing, fish identification, lure tying, water safety, and more. Through webinars, tournaments and skills days, members will build confidence and appreciation for nature while connecting with other young anglers across the state.
Scholarships are available to ensure all youth have the opportunity to participate.
