Hello Easton Valley Community!
As you may know, our baseball and softball seasons are beginning on Monday, June 1st. Games will then begin June 15th. Because of the pandemic and the safety concerns surrounding our summer sports, we wanted to share with you a list of information that you may find helpful and that you will NEED to know if you have a child participating or you plan to attend any events.
- Social distancing will be required for all spectators. - Bleachers will be roped off and not available to sit it.
- If dropping off your child for practice, parents are asked to not get out of their car.
- Spectators are not allowed at practices.
- There will be NO concessions. This includes beverages. Plan accordingly.
- Shared coolers in the dugout are not permitted.
- Temperature checks are required before every practice; we are asking athletes to do this prior to arriving at the field but coaches will have temperature guns at the field also. This will be recorded on a spreadsheet by the coach.
- Temperature checks will be done by the coach prior to every game.
- Buses are allowing 13 athletes. We will take multiple buses if needed.
- Transportation permission slips will be available for athletes to be able to travel to games with a parent.
- Athletes are recommended to carry hand sanitizer at all times.
- Coaches will be sanitizing shared equipment before/after every practice and game.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Broome at any time. There may be more information released at a later date.
We are very excited to be able to give our athletes, coaches, and community the opportunity to participate and spectate the summer season! In these trying times, we finally get to see some "normal" come back into our lives.
Take care,
Erick Broome
JH Volleyball Presentation 2019
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eC1hSN-lJsV-n5kLytKZNJQlkjs4hwBtEQEM1Rimwr8/edit
We will be hosting a school board workshop and special meeting online starting at 5 pm on May 27, 2020. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/2ZCI9pc
The Easton Valley FFA Chapter would like to share our awards with everyone! They can be viewed using the link below!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=pGnHB_qt8lQ&feature=youtu.be
Today is the last day to purchase your yearbook for the 2019-2020 school year. Sales will be open online until 11:59 p.m. tonight (5/22/20). Here is the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071424/Easton-Valley-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190629053746520160/CAT
Parents please take a minute to provide the district with feedback regarding our virtual learning as the we work on our Return to Learn plan for next year.
https://forms.gle/edxoeH4uumwDvanQ7
Easton Valley will be continuing to provide student meals during the month of June. Pick up days will be Tuesday and Thursday at the same locations from 11:30-12:00. Please use the link below to request meals.
https://forms.gle/B2HyawhNcRns6vyJ8
Today we’re recognizing senior member Nicole Zeimet. Nicole’s service project was raising funds to benefit Myles, the son of former EV graduate Jadie Andersen, who was born with SMA. By selling root beer floats at home basketball games and having donation cans at local businesses, Nicole was able to raise over $600! Thank you, Nicole, for showing us how to lead selflessly!
Tonight, May 18, we will be hosting our regular school board meeting online at 6pm. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/2Tjc81v
Today we recognize senior member RaeAnn Carlson. For her service project, RaeAnn partnered with local business, Geno’s Pizza & Its Game Time Bar and Grill, to provide a portion of an evening’s profits to former EV graduate, Jadie Anderson and her son, Myles, who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 1). The event had a great turnout and the partnership was able to donate $300. Way to lead with character, RaeAnn!
Today we are recognizing senior member Braydin Farrell. For his service project, Braydin hosted a food drive at his church for our local food pantry. Despite quarantine and social distancing expectations, Braydin was able to gather several much needed items for this worthy cause! Thank you, Braydin, for leading for others!
Congratulations to Cade Jargo for receiving the Ed Thomas award! This is given to only one player from each class. Cade is the 8-man recipient. The award honors those who demonstrate the values of: Faith, Family, and Football, just like Coach Thomas. Great job Cade!
This is the last week to purchase a yearbook online for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline is Friday, May 22nd. Here is the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071424/Easton-Valley-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190629053746520160/CATALOG_SHOP/
Today we’re recognizing Chapter Treasurer, Hunter Holdgrafer. For his service project, Hunter provided several elementary classrooms with Ag in the Classroom lessons, helping to spark student interests in agriculture. Thank you, Hunter, for showing others how to lead in and out of school!
We will be hosting a short, special school board meeting online at 4pm Thursday, May 14. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/2T1XHyC.
Graduation 2020
Today we’re recognizing senior member Jessen Weber. For Jessen’s service project, he cleaned up two popular roadways in Preston near the Preston Walking Path and at the head of Copper Creek Trail. Thank you, Jessen, for showing leadership that serves others!
Easton Valley Senior Class Slideshow
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n0Og1U7UrXfYCPZ0D60ETtQ423_PbVjz/view?usp=sharing
Today we’re recognizing senior member Jacob Petersen. For Jacob’s service project, he cleaned up Dalton Pond, a popular fishing spot just outside Preston. Thank you, Jacob, for modeling leadership that benefits many!
Today we’re recognizing senior member Nate Trenkamp. Nate’s service project was to place nameplates on the lightposts of the Preston Walking Path, recognizing the contributions that made the path a reality. Thank you, Nate, for helping us shine light on the leadership in our community!
Today we’re recognizing senior member Jayden Johnson! Jayden’s service project was to raise funds and donations for the Jackson County Humane Society. An organization near and dear to her heart, the donations were made in honor of her Grandpa, a great supporter of JCHS. Thank you, Jayden, for leading so compassionately!
Today we recognize senior member Kierra Messerich. Kierra’s service project was to create a Facebook page where she shared activities families could do during the Covid-19 closure. Head on over to her page to check it out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250155962794880/?ref=share Thank you, Kierra, for showing us how to serve others!
Congratulations Avah Johnson for being selected as the River Hawk character award winner for 8th grade.
Congratulations Addison Farrell for being selected as the River Hawk character award winner for 7th grade.
Today we’re recognizing Riverhawk NHS chapter reporter, Lexee Stoll. Lexee’s service project was to create birthday baskets for families in our EV Elementary Backpack Program. These baskets include a cake mix, party decor, paper products and more- everything one would need to celebrate their special someone. Twenty-two boxes were created and donated! Thank you, Lexee, for helping show us all to celebrate others!
EV 8th grade artwork and show is ready to view! Special thanks again to Tristan Sikema for tech help!!! Enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2Q47hKiQEesZludARYKoyLn_Up2X9_n/view?usp=sharing
EV 7th grade artwork! Special thanks to Tristan Sikema for techno help!!! Enjoy the show! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iBN0ah3WIddlvXtAzYwA24VyKBhPxfLZ/view?usp=sharing
EVHS 2020 art show is ready to view! Special thanks to Tristan Sikema for all his tech help! Enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NMl_pQBiLmAkhsT0dWyUsoiIagxhEVJ-/view?usp=sharing
Today we’re celebrating chapter secretary, Sydney Stoll. Sydney’s service project was to raise funds and supplies for the classroom of a former student who teaches in Myanmar. She raised over $100 and received many supplies for this classroom! Thank you, Sydney, for showing us how to lead and serve others!
Today we’re recognizing senior NHS member, Taya Myers. For her service project, Taya enlisted some friends to help her “Chalk the Walk” on Preston’s Walking Path during our period of quarantine. The images and phrases brought color and joy to those on the path during trying times. Thank you, Taya, for leading creatively!
Over the next couple of weeks we will be recognizing the senior members of the Riverhawk NHS Chapter. Today we’re recognizing Riverhawk NHS chapter president, Delaney Bormann. Delaney’s service project this year was to collect much-needed items during the Preston Holiday Festival to be donated to the Victory Center in Clinton. Over 200 items were collected and donated! Thank you, Delaney, for leading and being such a great example for others!
Today we’re recognizing Riverhawk NHS chapter vice president Kaitlyn Lee. Kaitlyn’s service project was to bring awareness of your social media presence to the students in our our JH leadership course. She did a great job of reminding them, “if you don’t want your grandma to read it, don’t say it!” Thank you, Kaitlyn, for always leading with a smile!
We will be hosting a short, special school board meeting online at 4pm Thursday, April 30. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/2xZZcq5.
Please use the link to request meals for the next three weeks.
https://forms.gle/iTDFQTkweeeYCHgx8
Dear EV Community,
We wanted to confirm that our scheduled high school graduation services are postponed until further notice. We are continuing to gather information and seek input from seniors to determine the best plan to honor and celebrate their achievements in Easton Valley. Look for details to be communicated in the coming weeks. Thanks!
Yearbooks are still available to purchase online for the 2019-2020 school year until the end of May!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071424/Easton-Valley-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190629053746520160/CATALOG_SHOP/
Today, our governor announced that schools in Iowa will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Despite this being the right thing to do, we are very saddened by this news. We will continue to deliver quality learning experiences via our Voluntary Distance Learning Plan. Please look for additional info and guidance to come out next week. Please be safe and take care!
We will be hosting a short, special school board meeting online at 4pm Friday, April 17. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/2yrWitK.
Easton Valley will be resuming our meal program for families needing assistance during the school closure. The program will start on Monday, April 20th and continue until further notice. Children age 1-18 may request meals for curbside pick up. Please use this link to request meals.
https://forms.gle/imtgyhoHVmdG3Rb87
Let's FLOOD THE FENCE! Stop by the EV Elementary fence and grab a plate (blue container) to decorate! Let's FLOOD THE FENCE with hearts of care and honor! Use acrylics, interior or exterior house paints, spray paint or permanent markers! Return your masterpiece when done!
Elementary parents- please take a few minutes to complete this quick survey. We appreciate your time! https://www.leaderinme.com/s/easton-valley-elem-ia/parent
We will be hosting a short, special school board meeting online at 4pm Wednesday, April 15. Anyone from the public can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/3a4fk6M.
This week EV CSD will begin rolling out our new voluntary distance learning plan. Beginning Monday, April 13 teachers will begin posting lessons and assignments that students are encouraged to engage in throughout the week. Find more details on the JH/HS Distance Learning Plan by clicking here...https://5il.co/ezvu.
Good evening
Please check out our new EV Elementary Distance Learning webpage by visiting the district website. You will see a link to the page at the top of the district site. This page will be updated every night by 6:30 pm. You can also check out the Elementary’s Distant Learning Plan FAQ sheet using this link https://bit.ly/3egOwDH.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
School is Closed Until Further Notice. Click here for COVID-19 resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
If you’re interesting in joining EV Dance for the 2020-2021 school year, contact the team on Instagram or email Coach Hess!
Check out this awesome poem written by Lily Cheramy in 4th grade. Awesome job Lily 👏🙌.
We are living in a time.
Where going out is a crime.
To support those on the frontline.
We will keep in line.
So do your part.
And stay apart.
Please take a minute to fill out our technology survey. https://forms.gle/MqiydN9KwfshkBZQA
As we continue to evaluate our current situation, here is some information about Service Learning hours that the school board and administrators have decided upon.
Seniors will have all service learning hours forgiven for this year.
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors that have uncompleted hours that still need to be turned in for this year, are allowed to roll them over into the next school year. Any completed hours for these three grades that have already been turned in, will be counted for this school year.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to evaluate different areas as we near the end of this school year. We hope that everyone is keeping safe and staying healthy.
Hopefully you are looking forward to some great weather tomorrow! Enjoy tonight’s story.
https://youtu.be/w9TwDRkivco
Dear Easton Valley Families,
We hope that everyone is making the most of this trying time and you are able to find some joy each day. We have been so thankful for all of the staff and community members who have made our lunch program successful in the past two and a half weeks. Unfortunately, we knew the time would come that we would need to re-evaluate our ability to continue to provide meals safely to our students. The safety of our staff, students, and our communities is our number one priority even though we are not in session.
We have come to the difficult decision that we need to put our meal program on hold for the next few weeks when we will re-evaluate our ability to provide this service. We do not want any child to go hungry during this time! If your family is struggling and in need of assistance, please email any teacher at the elementary or high school, Mrs. Schmidt or Mr. Johnson and we will coordinate with our local partners to assist you with food needs.
Friday, April 3, 2020 will be our last meal drop off/pick up time until we re-evaluate. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for assistance. We are here to help. Enjoy the time with your family and we can’t wait to see everyone back at school!
Sincerely,
Easton Valley Administration
Mrs. Schmidt goofed to and forgot to send out our challenge the last two nights! Check out today’s challenge.
https://youtu.be/qLE2_RtQT6A
Today, the Governor of Iowa announced that school closures will extend thru April 30, 2020. Moving forward, the state will examine the data every two weeks to determine the course of action. Easton Valley CSD will reach out to all families next week to inform you of our plan to offer voluntary educational opportunities for April 13 - April 30.
Great job on the family name project. I can’t wait to see everyone’s creation! Here’s tomorrow’s challenge.
https://youtu.be/d0aLbTRS2ns
Here’s tonight’s video. I can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity!!
https://youtu.be/Zn0rAzBFErA
Hello Elementary Students! The staff can’t wait to see you again. https://flipgrid.com/25c42e80
Join us for a video tour of the progress being made on EV Elementary: https://youtu.be/2S2LTN0cZRo
Please enjoy tonight’s story and the surprise video location 😊
https://youtu.be/pMccFwN5xgc
Meal request form is available for next week. Please use this link and note shorter pick up times so we can all stay safe.
https://forms.gle/SDyRjNBZa1FoyJQM8
Let’s spread some hope in our community! A Facebook group starting a trend to let everyone know we are in this together😊 #aworldofhearts
Can’t wait to see your creations!
Happy Thursday! Enjoy the story
https://youtu.be/dyY9i8L5lG8
Enjoy tonight’s story. We’ll see you tomorrow night.
https://youtu.be/exfKOGtU8mM
Check out Ms. Blake’s song she wrote. https://youtu.be/9eZZtIFlVZw
Here’s tonight’s story. Enjoy the beautiful weather tomorrow!!
https://youtu.be/D7woRvlWwR4
Hope everyone had a great day. Enjoy tonight’s story!
https://youtu.be/XkffHDNtxXM
Check out the latest 3-23-20 EV video update...
https://youtu.be/ijfZ7j5V7j8
Enjoy your Friday night story.
https://youtu.be/a2YA2kHYKeY
Thanks for all the great comments you’ve shared with me. I love hearing from everyone and hope you fill someone’s bucket tomorrow.
https://youtu.be/VeM28ogXo6I
During the school closure Easton Valley is committed to helping families. We are offering meal pick up in our communities. Please use this link
https://forms.gle/1uURKjCgSEesZpJC9
to sign up for meals. Anyone ages 1-18 may request a meal. Meals will be delivered on MONDAY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. You will receive enough meals each day for the following days. If you have any questions please let us know.
Hope all the “little monkeys” are doing well. Enjoy!! https://youtu.be/C8jRSuqFtGY
The EV Student Council will be hosting the blood drive until 6:00 today @ the Town Hall. Come on in...THANKS to all that have already been in to donate!
I hope you enjoy this book with your family.
https://youtu.be/vQngfQ2kUso
In an effort to stay connected to our school family we will be regularly sending out video messages to the EV school community. Enjoy video message #1.
https://youtu.be/7v7XZCijT2k
The Student Council Blood Drive has been moved to the Preston town hall this Wednesday, March 18th from 1-6 pm. Please come support the drive as there is a shortage of blood supplies available.
At the recommendation of the governor of Iowa, Easton Valley Schools will be closed for a minimum of four weeks. Effective March 17, only essential staff will be able to access the school. Staff PD will be held as scheduled for March 16. If you need any student belongings, etc please gather them from school tomorrow. We are working on plans to offer options for learning at home, meals for students, and more. We will communicate additional details as soon as possible. We urge you to practice social distancing as much as possible to protect the elderly and those with other health issues. Remember, we are a school family and we will get through this together. Take Care.
Dear EV Community, The EV administration is continuing to work with all our partners to determine the best course of action to best respond to the coronavirus threat. No decisions have been made but there is a strong chance that extended school closures will occur, even as early as Tuesday of this week. Please coordinate plans with your family to prepare for any changes in our school schedule. We will keep you posted ASAP with any new developments. Take Care!
Miles Lions Blood Drive 3/25/2020
The Easton Valley Elementary gets a stipend if we collect 20 good units of blood!
Thank you Laura Farrell and Miya Messerich from MSB for spending the morning with our 5th and 6th graders explaining how our Coffee Shop loan worked. Thanks MSB for all your support!!
YMCA 2020 Life Guard Class
Kierra’s positioning for All-Iowa. She’ll perform around 3:30-3:45 on Iowa Public Television or IGHSAU.org.
The first image is her position with ALL the dancers on the floor.
The second image is her position during the kick routine.
Don’t forget to watch Kierra’s performance today! It’ll be halftime of the 4A girls basketball final. It can be watched on Iowa Public Television or IGHSAU.org.
Kierra getting ready for Day 2 of All-Iowa Rehersals!
Congratulations to Jessen Weber our March senior student of the month. Jessen walks to school so he decided to give his spot to a staff member. He chose Terri Sozio. Great work Jessen!
These girls and boys synergized to make the longest paper chain using 1 piece of paper!
6th Graders Synergizing during a paper tower challenge!
Johnson Sterk Hawk Huddle group is synergizing!
Mrs. Sterk’s synergizers! We work together!
Johnson Sterk Hawk Huddle group is synergizing!
A Fun Day Reading
Last call for coffee orders! The Student Lighthouse will hold their coffee shop tomorrow morning. Order at bit.ly/EVcoffee
Reminder to current Soph & Juniors and their families that next Thurs. 3/12 from 5:30-6:30PM in the commons is College Planning and FAFSA Night. Students should plan to attend with a guardian. This presentation from ICAN will help with the planning after high school.
Congratulations to Hudson and Parker!!! Second Annual Cornhole Champions!!!!
Please mark your calendars for the Easton Valley Student Council blood drive😊❤️
Come join the Easton Valley Pep Bus tomorrow as our Riverhawks head out to take on the Edgewood-Colesburg Vikings in the district final basketball game!! The bus will cost $20 per rider and will leave from the gravel parking lot at 5:00p.m. and return immediately after the game. There will be Easton Valley staff on the bus. Please contact the school office by TOMORROW 3:00p.m. if you would like to join on this exciting journey! The bus is available to all public! If you are interested, please contact Marsha at the school office or the AD.
It's going to be a WHITE OUT!!! Come cheer on the River Hawks in your white apparel as they take on the Ed-Co Vikings at Cascade on Thursday at 7:00 p.m..GO RIVER HAWKS!!!!
Thanks to the Easton Valley FFA chapter for the staff breakfast.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather tomorrow, the Student Lighthouse Team is going to postpone the coffee shop until next Tuesday, March 3. All orders previously placed, will be made next week. If you have not placed an order but would like to, please do so at www.bit.ly/EVcoffee
Get out your favorite jersey and head to the gym on Tuesday to cheer on the River Hawks! "Athletic Jersey" will be the theme for the night as the River Hawks take on the Prince of Peace Irish at 8:00 p.m.. Let's cheer the boys on to a victory!
Third graders learned about Turkey Vultures today with Tony from JCC!
Congratulations to Jordan Boehde, Blaine Atkinson, Whitney King, and Danica Johnson on being selected as Hawks of the Month at our River Hawk Rally today! They show great kindness and leadership skills!
EV Track & Field Apparel Web Store open thru Feb. 25th
https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=5605
Time to get out your camo apparel for Thursday night’s boys basketball game! Come cheer on the River Hawks as they take on Clayton Ridge at 8 pm! Let’s fill the gym with camo!!!!
The best day ever in Mrs. Sterk ‘s room!
Easton Valley will have a two hour delay tomorrow Friday February 14th due to cold temperatures.
Easton Valley CSD will be having another 2 hour delay tomorrow, February 14. Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
Let's have an "ORANGE OUT"! Put on your orange and head to Clinton Thursday night to cheer on the River Hawks as they take on the Prince of Peace Irish in a first round regional basketball game at 7:00 pm. GO RIVER HAWKS!!!!!
Easton Valley will be having a two hour delay today Thursday February 13th due to poor road conditions.
Easton Valley will be having a two hour delay today, Thursday, February 13 due to poor road conditions.
Heard a great message from Muriel Summers this morning about the importance of how we spend our time and that moments matter. #LiM #Great2bEV
Laura Farrell of Maquoketa State Bank and her School to Work student, Miya Messerich visited 5th grade today. Miya shared a presentation about finances and taught the 5th graders to write out checks and fill out a checkbook register.
Mrs. Thomson looks forward to having them both back on Thursday to present to 6th grade!
Mark your calendars! The Student Lighthouse Team will host their next coffee shop on Tuesday, February 25. All orders appreciated. Please preorder at bit.ly/EVcoffee
Tuesday, February 11th the basketball teams play Lisbon at home beginning at 4 p.m.. It is senior night so let's pack the gym with a "WHITE OUT"! Please wear your white to show support for our senior basketball players and all other River Hawks!!!
Career Tours
Any questions, contact Mrs. Wood 563-689-4221 ex.5121
All before school activities for Monday, February 10 are cancelled. No weight lifting or basketball practices. Travel safe to school.
Girls Basketball Bracket
Boys Basketball Bracket
Mrs. Kilburg’s class found out if they could get to the center of a Tootsie Pop in 100 licks on our 100th day of school.
Happy 100th Day!
Congratulations to the newest members of the Riverhawk National Honor Society Chapter!
(Top Photo, back row L-R)
Madeline Christof, Maddilyn Klemme, Liviah Johnson, Sydney McNeil, Fariza Espiridon, Maisy Johnson, Keeya Kunde. (Front row, L-R) Evan Meyer, Keaton Wilson, 2020 Honorary Inductee Nate Bormann, Hudson Felkey, Porter Fuegen.
Don’t forget to stop by the elementary school in Preston to provide input on the future vision of the building. It is an open house style meeting from 3:30-6:30pm today. Enter through the office. We hope you can pop in!
Easton Valley Basketball Fans, if you are headed out to watch the games at Midland on Friday night the Midland HS will be having a Post Prom Fundraiser Pulled Pork Meal. The Meal includes a pulled pork sandwich, party potatoes and baked beans. They will begin serving at 5pm. Show your support for our Midland friends and students!
5th grade social studies classes presented their projects today!
A couple months ago our Technology Director, Mr. Bormann shared an article with staff that he found online about how important it is to wash our hands and keep our Chromebooks clean during cold and flu season. So, Mrs. Kelley took the initiative to have some of her students do the same experiment that was in the article and found some interesting results as seen in the photo.
Here is the link to the original article, check it out: https://interestingengineering.com/white-bread-mold-experiment-teaches-the-importance-of-washing-hands?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=Dec19
Congratulations to Delaney Bormann for being our February senior student of the month.
The 4-8th Girls Basketball tournament for next weekend has been canceled. We will attempt to set a date for next year, possibly earlier, to avoid the club volleyball schedule conflicts that we have.
One week left to order your Valentine cookies! Thank you for supporting the Student Council!
4th grade doing Food Chemistry experiments.
This morning 3rd Grade used different math skills to figure out the number of stairs we will have to walk to from now until the end of the year. The students were shocked to find that we would be walking roughly 10, 640 stairs, but agree that it's a great way to get exercise!
Easton Valley will have a 2 hour delay today, Friday, January 24th.
Announcing Preschool Round-Up
WHO: PreK students & parents of students who will be 4 years of age by September 15th, 2020
WHAT: Informational meeting regarding our all day preschool program, meet teachers & tour classrooms.
WHERE: Easton Valley Elementary School
121 S Mitchell Street, Preston
WHEN: 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Please call the Easton Valley Elementary office at
(563) 682-7131 to indicate your participation. We will need to know the following information:
•student name and spelling
•date of birth
•parent name, address, phone & email information
We will have registration packets available at round-up.
Hawk Huddle making valentines to share!
M & M Math in Mrs. Stark’s room
Yesterday 3 of our students represented EV at the first annual University of Dubuque high school honor band. Students spent the day rehearsing high level music with UD band directors Dr. Cassie Bechard and Dr. Nolan Hauta. They looked and sounded so professional! Congratulations on a fantastic performance!
3D Animation Class are starting to learn how to create things in 3D. And they get to print out on the 3D printer keychains that they created
Easton Valley CSD will have a 3 hour early dismissal today, January 17.
High school artwork on display at the Jackson county courthouse for the month of January! More art will be on display in February, too!
Because of anticipated weather coming in on Friday, the basketball games versus Midland will be played tomorrow, Thursday January 16th. Times will be the same with JV starting at 4p. Reminder the cake auction has been moved to next Friday. GO RIVERHAWKS!!!
Easton Valley CSD will be closed today, January 15 due to icy roads.
Easton Valley CSD will be having a two hour delay. Early dismissal is cancelled. Stay posted for any updates in the next couple of hours.
In the event that we need to have a late start tomorrow due to weather, we will cancel our early dismissal. Please plan accordingly.
No morning activities tomorrow Wednesday, Jan 15th in anticipation of the icy conditions. We will update as needed.
First Graders are working on reading fluency. Being a fluent reader means I read accurately (no mistakes), smoothly (not choppy) and with expression. Students are working hard and doing a great job!
Congratulations Nate Trenkamp for being named January senior student of the month.
The Varsity Girls basketball game tonight and the Varsity Boys game tomorrow night have been canceled due to incoming winter weather.
Support student council and show your EV pride with a sidewalk stencil!!
Pre-Calc did an awesome job creating chapter presentations! These seniors will do amazing things in the future.
Student Council has "EV Welcome Boards" for sale...$30!! Contact Denise Larson, Beth McNeil, or a student council member to order yours. Thanks for your support!
Practicing our new center in Kindergarten! Students are doing an awesome job partner reading.
Student Council Valentine cookie fundraiser!
Hawk Huddle Time
The EV Elementary Student Lighthouse Team is having their second coffee shop on Tuesday, January 14 from 7:30-8:30. Students are accepting outside orders. Preorders appreciated at bit.ly/EVcoffee
Celebrating 2020!
We would like to invite all members of the EV community to join us for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony as we open the new addition to our JH/HS. The ceremony will be held in the commons on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 3:00 pm. Anyone who cannot attend is invited to tour the area during our open house from 5:30 - 9:00 pm the same evening. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this memorable day possible!
PreK-6th parents who signed up for Princess Camp: the shirts and information page will be going home with your child tomorrow.
Reminder: They’ll perform at the end of the JV boys game, around 5:45. See you there!!
Stop by on Tuesday to get a sandwich, chips and dessert! Cheer on the River Hawks and take a look at the new edition!!!
The Riverhawk NHS Chapter wants to say THANKS to all who purchased a reindeer candy cane! We had record sales this year- just over 450 candy canes sold! These funds support our chapter scholarship and with your generosity, we are even closer to our chapter goal! Happy Holidays 🎄
Easton Valley Elementary Usborne online book fair (efair)
Open until January 3rd
https://k1824.myubam.com/1450700
JH/HS Band at the winter concert on December 16 performing.
JH/HS Choir performing at their winter concert.
Princess Camp 2020 forms are due this Friday, Dec. 20!
Physics Pulley Challenge winners were seniors Maggie Anderson, RaeAnn Carlson, Sarah Driscoll, Jayden Johnson, and Sydney Stoll. Their design provided the highest mechanical advantage which would reduce the pulling force needed to, for example, recover a vehicle in distress.
The EV Dance team will be performing their award winning Pom routine tonight during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game. See you there!
Mrs. Bowman's 1st grade class participated in Hour of Code this week. It's celebrating computer science education. We were able to complete on First in Math website.
Usborne Book Fair
3rd grade students are making cards to send to nursing homes as part of their 12 Days of Kindness.
5th Graders working on “The Burmese Python Challenge” through STEMScopes.
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, but do you know EVie?
EVie is the candy cane reindeer who brings joy and sweetness to you and your friends this holiday season and the National Honor Society can help! For just $1, you can purchase an EVie to send to your friends before Christmas break! All proceeds will go to the Riverhawk Chapter of NHS. Just fill out this request slip, include your $1/reindeer by Friday, December 13th, and turn both into Pam at the elementary office or Mrs. Recker in the high school. Need another request slip? More are available in Pam’s office. Any questions, just ask Mrs. Recker, the NHS Adviser. Thanks for supporting NHS!
Congratulations to the EV Dance team on their 3rd Place finish in Pom and Division 1 rating in Hip Hop!
Riverhawk NHS member Delaney Bormann is kicking off her individual service project this weekend! At the Preston Parade of Trees she will be displaying a “Giving Tree”. The decorations on the tree will be paper ornaments that have items the Victory Center in Clinton, Iowa is in need of. People that are willing to donate a few items can take an ornament off of the tree and purchase the items on it. These items can be dropped off my at her home (442 West DeGroat St. Preston, IA) or Easton Valley High School.
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
We are excited to announce:
Easton Valley students are partnering with CLuB hOpe in Maquoketa on aToys for Tots Drive next Friday. We will have a drop off in front of BOTH high schools from 8:00AM to 3PM for the community to donate a toy or cash to purchase a toy for a child in need in Jackson County. Last year Toys for Tots helped over 800 Kids in our county last year!!
Animal Science dissected fetal pigs to get a hands on experience exploring body systems!
EV Basketball Apparel Web Store
https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=5587
Congratulations to Sydney Stoll for being our December senior student of the month.
Mark your calendars to come support the Student Council and the Easton Valley River Hawks on January 7th!
Elementary Concert Note
Student Lighthouse team members discussed a business loan with MSB for a purposed coffee shop.
Mrs. Sterk’s class always starts their day with STEM!
These kiddos in Mrs. Kilburg’s 2nd grade class met their reading WIG!! Way to go!
First graders welcome JCC to learn about bats! Thank you JCC!
Look at these rockstar readers in 1st grade who meet their reading WIG’s! They worked hard to complete their lead measures to achieve their goal! We are celebrating! #Great2bEV
In honor of American Education Week I want to thank all of the Easton Valley parents for their amazing support for our school and community. It’s truly #Great2bEV!
Congratulations on a great performance by a great group of EV performing arts students! Thanks to everyone who came out to support us.
Due to recent demand, the EV Dance team is extending their shirt sales! A second order will now be processed. Orders will be due next Friday, Nov. 22nd!
Student greeters welcoming community members to our Veterans Day program.
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Riverhawk NHS Chapter Homemade Pie Sales! Chapter members will again be preparing & baking cherry, apple, & pumpkin pies this year, just in time for the holidays! Orders can be placed with any NHS member or by contacting NHS adviser Gabrielle Recker at the high school. Orders will be taken until Wed, Nov 20th & must be paid for at the time of the order. All funds raised go to support our Chapter Scholarship Fund.
This year’s members are: Delaney Bormann, Kaitlyn Lee, Sydney Stoll, Hunter Holdgrafer, Lexee Stoll, Calli Beck, RaeAnn Carlson, Braydin Farrell, Jayden Johnson, Kierra Messerich, Taya Myers, Jacob Petersen, Nate Trenkamp, Jessen Weber, & Nicole Zeimet.
Thanks for your support!
Riverhawk NHS Chapter Member Calli Beck is kicking off her individual service project! If you have clothing in good condition just taking up space, bring it up to the high school & Calli will donate it to Operation New View in Maquoketa. Clothing in any size- infant to adult- will be accepted. This clothing drive will go until Nov. 29. Thanks for your support & great job, Calli!
EV Performing Arts Presents -- Little Shop of Horrors
Tomorrow 11/12/2019 will be the Veterans Day Programs
JH/HS is @ 10am-11am
Elementary is @ 1:30pm-3:00pm
Both programs are in the HS Gym in Preston.
The final decision has been made to have school today. Please drive safely.
Due to the snow the Easton Valley Veterans Day program will be postponed until Tuesday November 12th at 1:30 in the high school gym.
Due to poor road conditions Easton Valley CSD will have a 2 hr delay today, Monday Nov 11. Stay posted for any updates.
Cal-Wheat and EV Little Shop of horrors cast/crew at the Cal-Wheat Performance
Congratulations to the EV Dance team on their 2nd place finish in Hip Hop!
Congratulations to the EV Dance Team on their 3rd Place Pom placing today at Davenport Central!
Easton Valley Elementary will host their Veterans Day program on Monday November 11,2019 at 1:30 in the high school gym. Hope you can join us.
Please get out and VOTE for the 3 available school board positions tomorrow, 11/5/19 from 7am-8pm at you local voting locations. Your vote counts! Candidates are; District 1 - Matthew Franzen, District 2 - Linda Skoff, At Large - Shey Bauer and Jennifer Weber. All positions are 4 year terms.
Congratulations to Braydin Farrell for being our November senior student of the month.
A late night of solos in Newton couldn’t stop EV Dance from enhancing their moves on a Sunday! A special shoutout to Tempo Studios in Maquoketa for helping us! ❤️ #32DaysUntilState
Elementary students will have Jersey day tomorrow to conclude our Manna Center drive. Can’t wait to see everyone sporting their favorite team.
Congratulation to our EV Dancers Kierra, Aleah, and Lindsey at the ISDTA Solo Competition in Newton on Saturday. Kierra received a superior medal for her performance!
Attention EV Community: Through our collaborative efforts with law enforcement and other authorities we have determined that it is safe to resume our normal schedule on Monday, November 4. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and support regarding this concern. Please know that we will always make safety our number one priority and that we cannot do it without your help. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Easton Valley CSD will be closed Friday, November 1, 2019, due to a threat that was posted to social media by an EV student. Police are involved and are continuing to investigate the matter. Despite the inconvenience, we will act with supreme caution until we have all the information on the issue. An update will be sent out as soon as we know more. Thank you in advance for understanding.
Today Mrs. Sterk’s first grade class spent the day learning with the theme of bats. What better way to end the day by making a “bat” for our snack.
Congratulations to these 6-8 grade students whose essays have been selected to represent EV at the Miles-Sabula VFW post in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest! Two essays will be selected by post members to advance to the district level and from there could possibly advance all the way to the national level in Washington D.C.! Great job and Good luck!
Elementary students who don’t have a library card from Preston will be getting a form to bring home today for parents to fill out. We are excited to be able to visit the library at the beginning of each month!
Here are some aerial photos of the construction in Miles.
Tonight the River Hawk Volleyball team begins regional play against Prince of Peace in Clinton! Game time is 7:00 p.m.. Theme for tonight is an "orange out"! Hope to hear you there!
Today Computer Science and Business Class went on a manufacturing field trip to Maquoketa and Preston. We got to see and learn about each factory. We went to PMW, Dynamic Tube, Maquoketa Company, A&P Graphics, and Plastics Unlimited
Preschool is incorporating movement in math while learning their numbers!
Preschool is incorporating movement in math while learning their numbers!
Agriculture students were visited by Iowa FFA Southeast Vice President, Hope Brecht, today. Thank you for coming to visit us!
Today in CCNA 1 (computer networking) the students did a lab where they made cat 5 cross over cables so they can communicate with other computers in the computer lab.
Rivermont Collegiate will not be competing in the IGHSAU postseason volleyball tournament due to their limited varsity competitions this season. The match between Rivermont Collegiate and Easton Valley on 10/22 has been eliminated from the IGHSAU Regional Tournament. Easton Valley's first regional match will be on 10/28 at Prince of Peace Catholic against the winner of the Prince of Peace/Marquette Catholic match on 10/22.
We read the story Brave Little Monster and made monster puppets to retell the story. When we took them home we retold the story there. It was fun!
I work with the most amazing people!! Thank you for all you do every day for our students and community! What a great surprise to walk into this morning.
Come join the Easton Valley Pep Bus this Friday as our Riverhawks (#5) head out to take on the Turkey Valley Trojans (#2)!! The bus will cost $20 per rider and will leave from the gravel parking lot at 3:30pm and return immediately after the game. There will be Easton Valley staff on the bus. If we do not reach 30 participants by Thursday 3pm, we will cancel the bus and you will be refunded. The bus is available to all public! If you are interested please contact Marsha at the school office or the AD
Super proud of the time and dedication of these kids! They performed at state band competition bright and early this morning. Great job! #PositiveAttitudeSuperiorEffort #Great2bEV
What a great Homecoming pep assembly and parade! Mrs. Schmidt reviewed the expectations for all students at the football game. Students are not allowed to be past the visitor bleachers and the ambulance. This is to ensure their safety as that area is not well lit. Go River Hawks!
2019 EV Homecoming candidates and parade Marshalls at lunch.
The Easton Valley football honorary captain this week is elementary principal Patty Schmidt. Thank you Mrs. Schmidt for showing us how to FIGHT cancer.
Just FYI there will be a medical helicopter landing in approximately 15 min at the EV High School for Fire Prevention Week. Just a heads up that nobody is injured or ill. Thanks
Tomorrow is River Hawk spirit day. Dress warm for the parade and football game. Elementary students will return to their classrooms following the parade and then be dismissed. Reminder dismissal time will be approximately 20-30 minutes early. Go River Hawks!!
Senior boys trying to claim victory in their last homecoming volleyball game.
Enjoying some homecoming festivities starting with boys 🏐.
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 EV homecoming court!!!
Both 7th & 8th grade squads have undefeated seasons in JH volleyball!
These first graders are working together to create an apple picker.
Easton Valley HS students are on the move as they collect data for their physics lessons.
We can’t wait to see the elementary students dress up this week for Homecoming! Monday is Beach Day! See everyone tomorrow 😊
Harvest for the Miller's
1st Annual Riverhawk NHS Punt, Pass, Kick Event for boys & girls, Kdgn thru 8th grade, sponsored by Clinton Nat’l Bank & Maquoketa State Bank, will take place next Friday, following the end of the school day. Registration forms went out this week for this FREE event & are due back no later than 9am on Oct. 11th. Contact NHS Advisor Gabrielle Recker at the JH/HS if more details are needed. Go Riverhawks!
Congratulations Lexee Stoll for being selected as the October senior student of the month.
Our Easton Valley home volleyball "Pink Out Night" will also be held as scheduled tomorrow night. Don't miss an exciting evening of Easton Valley athletics!
The Easton Valley home varsity football game against Springville has been moved up to tomorrow, Thursday September 26 at 6:30 pm due to weather concerns. Come support our undefeated RiverHawks!
EV 2019 Breast Cancer Fundraiser - Due by Sept 30th
EV Elementary Families- Please help us 'build' our new school with Legos by completing this Habit 1 booster with your child so he/she can earn a Lego. Our goal is 2000 Legos! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w75Cv1O8aSB3rdefBgkrr9kwOcRuvpBu
Thursday night the River Hawk volleyball team is hosting a PINK OUT to show we are "on board for a cure"! Matches begin at 5:15 pm in the Easton Valley High School gym! There will be many bake sale items, silent auction baskets, a serving contest, and a place to write your well wishes for those who have battled cancer. Proceeds will benefit the Iowa City Children's Hospital. Wear your pink, come out and support the cause! Thank you!
Congratulations to Kierra on making the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team! She will be performing a kick routine at halftime of the State basketball tournament in Des Moines!
It’s our annual picture with Mr Fee looking amazing in the Hawkeye tie. Four years in a row. Go Hawks!
The River Hawk Volleyball teams are hosting a "Pink Out" on Thursday, September 26 vs Calamus-Wheatland at home! If you would like to purchase a pink tshirt, please contact any high school volleyball player or Coach Larson by Friday, September 20th! We will also be having a silent auction of baskets, a bake sale and a serving contest. All proceeds will benefit the Iowa City Children's Hospital for cancer research. Thank you for your support and GO RIVER HAWKS!!!
Easton Valley football team presents Steve Simmons with a t-shirt. Steve will be honorary captain this Friday night for the River Hawks. Thanks for all of your support over the years Steve!
The Easton Valley Athletic Booster Club would like to thank everybody involved with the Golf Outing this past Saturday including all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and Plum River for hosting. The day was a success with great weather, great people, and great golf! Thank you for your dedication to Easton Valley athletics and the success of our students!
FREE Flu Vaccine
Genesis is offering FREE flu vaccine for Elementary Students grades Kindergarten through 6th Grade on Monday, October 7th. Consents will be coming home with the students. If you want your child to receive the vaccine, please return the completed consent by Tuesday, September 24th.
Questions?
Please contact Alice Althoff, Elementary School Nurse
563-682-7131 or alice.althoff@eastonvalleycsd.com
Today 4th graders used Starbursts to represent sedimentary rock layers. When we finished, they destroyed their evidence 😉
Just wanted to inform all parents that the fire alarm went off in our elementary building at 12:35pm due to boiler maintenance. The building was evacuated and all students are safe and currently back in class. Mrs. Schmidt
New EV Job Posting: Open Until Filled
Position
Pay Rate
Hours
Day Custodian/Suburban Driver
$12.00 / hour
7:30am - 4:00pm
Position: Day Custodian/Suburban Driver (No CDL required)
Easton Valley CSD is seeking a team-oriented individual who is able to work collaboratively with others to assist with the responsibilities of the facilities, grounds, and transportation in the school district. In order to meet the demands of this job this individual must possess the following characteristics:
Strong Work Ethic
Positive Attitude
Collaborative Mindset
Demonstrates Initiative
Task-Oriented
Approachable
Dependable
The individual in this position will report directly to the Director of Facilities and Grounds while taking direction from the Facilities & Grounds Lead and building principal. This individual will be responsible for transporting students during morning, noon, and end of day shuttles in a school vehicle. They will also assist with the general custodial needs of their assigned schools. These tasks and responsibilities will include:
Drive shuttles of students in suburbans/vans
Interior cleaning of school building (classrooms, restrooms, halls, etc.)
Trash removal
Regular cleaning of floor surfaces (vacuuming, floor scrubber, etc.)
Stocking of cleaning supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, etc.)
Responding to messes (spills, food, illness related mess, etc.)
Report any regular maintenance responsibilities associated with district facilities and grounds
General custodial needs as assigned
Assistance with grounds needs (snow removal, salt/sand sidewalks, etc.)
Respond to emergencies (plumbing problem, alarms, heating/cooling issues, boiler needs, mechanical failure, etc.)
General repair to equipment and structures (sinks & fountains, carpet, drywall, mowers, kitchen equipment, classroom furniture, etc.)
Summer duties such as: cleaning, moving furniture, carpet cleaning, floor care, etc.)
If you did not order football apparel and would like to do so, please stop by the office to pick up an order form. The next due date will be the 24th of September. Gator Graphics will also be at the next home game if you want to place an order there.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/434113/2019_EV_HS_FB.pdf
The River Hawks would like to honor Kyle Miller and Dan Miller at Monday night’s volleyball matches in DeWitt and Cal-Wheat by wearing Iowa Hawkeye apparel. Please help us show River Hawk support to Kyle and Dan’s families by filling these gyms with black and gold!
EV band kids had a blast today playing with the Hawkeye Marching Band! #Great2bEV
Catch the River Hawks Football game tonight vs Lone Tree LIVE on SkitterTV channel 60 or LIVE on the Miles Telephone YouTube Page! GO RIVER HAWKS!!
The Easton Valley Football team recognized staff members who they appreciate. Thanks EV staff for EVerything you do for ALL students.
Following the loss of a member of our school community we considered cancelling this weekend's golf fundraiser. After speaking with the family we were strongly encouraged to hold it as scheduled. The golf outing WILL BE HELD as planned. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Lee on being our September senior student of the month.
EV All Tourney Team from Saturday’s 6 team tournament!
Calli catches a little fish during our team photos in Sabula😊 After photos by Jenn Johnson, we were treated to supper at the sandbar by Mike Young! Thanks Mike!
Building their first game in Intro to Game Design.
Speech and Thespian Yardline Sales
Welcome Back!
High school volleyball intra squad scrimmage on Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 pm in the high school gym! Hope to see you there! GO RIVER HAWKS!
EV Dance is busy learning a new routine with the help of Clayton Ridge. Stay tuned!
Performing Arts Boosters Need You.
The Easton Valley Elementary is looking for Substitute Teachers and Para-Educators. Please call the office or stop by for an application.
High school volleyball apparel! Contact any high school volleyball player or Coach Larson if you would like to order! Orders due Friday, August 16th! Thank you for supporting the River Hawks!
2019 EV Football Shirts - Orders Due 8/23
2019-2020 ACT Registration and Testing Dates
Sign up here to volunteer to work concession stands or gate at our Easton Valley home athletic events.
Direct questions to Erick Broome.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e49aeae2da1fa7-volleyball1
Student Council will be hosting silent auction baskets and a bake sale during school registration on August 6th and 7th! Stop by and check out all the goodies! Proceeds will help to bring a motivational speaker to EV!
Online registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. Use this link https://eastonvalley.onlinejmc.com/ to log into your parent portal to start the registration process. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the school and we would be happy to help.
Congratulations to Hunter Holdgrafer for being selected as a national finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award in Fiber and Oil Crop Production!! Only 4 students in each area are selected to compete at this level across the nation.
This week, the EV Dance team learned their latest Hip Hop routine from Miss Emily! Emily is a former Univ. of Iowa dancer and current dancer for the Chicago Bulls. We cannot wait to show you our routine this fall! Stay tuned!!
Carson Fuegen and Cole Venema take top honors at the Junior High Art Show! Carson wins the 8th grade Best of Show with his watercolor and Cole takes the 7th grade Best of Show with his oil pastel!
Buddy Junge wins the Best of Show for his colored pencil drawing weaving entitled, "The Final Frontier"!
Kindergarten did a great job becoming mini meteorologists today!
Nailed the first word this morning!
All members of the Easton Valley community are invited to join us for a brief groundbreaking ceremony at the JH/HS this Thursday, May 30th at 2:45 pm.
EV students cheering on Abby at the Scripps Spelling Bee. She got her first word correct! It’s streaming live on ESPN.
Spanish Club dinner at Mezcal!
Awesome job first graders with your readers theatre!
6th Grader Abby brought it some of her spelling bee winning “marmite” for us to try! Then, we celebrated with cake! Don’t forget to watch Abby on ESPN on May 28th!
4th Grade Team Wins Battle of the Books Competition!
Congratulations Abby Green for winning the discus at the district track meet tonight. She will compete at the state meet next week in Des Moines.
BBBS end of year gathering. Thanks to Timberlanes & BBBS of Clinton. Contact Mrs. Wood if you are able to contribute $ to our EV BBBS program. We can always use crafts, activities, and more games to play.
The Easton Valley HS Choir at their Spring concert.
JH Choir performing at their Spring concert.
6th Grade spent this afternoon at the Hurstville Interpretation Center.
Congratulations Kelsey Yaddof for being selected the May senior student of the month.
Seniors: Please bring a wallet size senior picture to the art room for the senior composite! Thank you!
Mark you calendars to stop by the Easton Valley High School art show!!!
The Ag Leadership Class taught second grade students about agriculture through some spring time activities on Wednesday.
Kindergarten had a great time during their field trip to the Putnam Museum today!
Finals of 6th Grade Pickleball in PE. Hadley & Josie were the Champions!
This past weekend 7th graders Jaycee Soto, Avah Johnson, Emmah Johnson, and Sienna Olson participated in the 2nd Annual National Association for Music Education Junior Band at Western Illinois University. The event is an honor band organized and run entirely by the music education majors in WIU’s chapter of NAfME. The day concluded with an afternoon concert in COFAC Recital Hall. Mr. Gonzalez was one of this year’s conductors.
Fun day at the All Conference Art Show in Springville last friday✏️
THIRD place winners at the ALL CONFERENCE ART SHOW!
SECOND place winners at the ALL CONFERENCE ART SHOW!
FIRST place winners in several categories at the ALL CONFERENCE ART SHOW!
Congratulations to Kierra Messerich for winning the BEST of SHOW award at the ALL CONFERENCE ART SHOW at Springville! We are proud of you!
6th Grade had a special visitor on Thursday- Laura Farrell from the Maquoketa State Bank. She discussed many financial topics and situations which correlated with their latest SOAR projects. Thank you, Laura!
Artist trading card workshop at All Conference art show!
6th Trip to Univ. of Iowa MiniMed School and STEM activities!
Buddy is our EV model for HWY 61 Dry Cleaners and tux model for prom. Greg will be here Tues at 11 to take tux orders and sizes.
Congratulations Justin Farrell for being selected as the April senior student of the month.
THANK YOU to all who supported the Easton Valley & Marquette Dance Marathon! This is the total amount raised at this year’s event!! Great job by both schools!
Tonight’s the Night! Join us at Marquette High School for the 2019 Easton Valley-Marquette Dance Marathon! The event goes from 6pm-midnight. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for JH students, and elementary/younger are free! We have lots of fun events planned that you don’t want to miss. Come on out & support this great cause, it’s For the Kids!
Students invited on stage during Hispanic Flamenco Ballet 2019
We’re all set and prepared for our Leadership Day tomorrow. We hope to see you there. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/EVLead19
3-14-19 Update: The authorities have informed us that they have everything under control. School is resuming all normal activities. As always, we want to keep you informed about any situations involving the safety of students. Thank you!
EV Parents: As a result of a custody situation that has come to our attention, we are keeping all students inside the building simply as a precaution. School is resuming as normal inside. We will send an update once authorities resolve the situation outside of school. Thanks.
Elementary parents- Please complete this short online survey at www.tinyurl.com/EVmra-parent There will also be computers set up during conferences if you prefer. Thanks in advance for your input to make EV even better!
Congratulations Josie Christof, our March senior student of the month.
Please come and save a life on Wednesday, March 13th at the Easton Valley High School!
Easton Valley Schools will have a 2 hour delay today due to cold temperatures. No breakfast will be served.
Sixth graders visited the capitol building and got to speak with Representative Andy McKean. They also toured the historic building. Fun was had by all.
Our Student Lighthouse Team did an amazing job presenting at the Leader in Me Symposium in Des Moines! We’re so proud of these leaders and all of their hard work!
Easton Valley buses will resume regular routes tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Hopefully Spring is near!
YouTube Live link for the boys basketball game tonight:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0aJzP7kWMgaG7i-nfENkaA
Easton Valley Boys basketball continues tonight in their third tournament game and district final. Come out and cheer on your Riverhawks as they take on Prince of Peace. Game time is 7pm at Cascade High School. The game will be streamed live. Hope to see everyone there!
Easton Valley Schools will be closed today, Wednesday February 20th due to weather. Stay safe!
Easton Valley Boys basketball team will play their second tournament game tonight at Prince of Peace versus Edgewood-Colesburg. Game time is now 5:30pm due to potential incoming weather. The game will be live streamed. Hope to see you there!
The EV varsity boys basketball game vs Ed-Co on 2/19 at Prince of Peace has been moved up to 5:30pm due to the threat of incoming weather.
Due to the current conditions and predicted forecast please plan on EV buses running hard surfaces only all week. We will send an update if that changes. Thanks
Please join the Easton Valley FFA in celebrating National FFA Week this week. We will have dress up days at the Junior High and High School. Tuesday will be pajama day, Wednesday will be Iowa vs Iowa State day, Thursday is Chapter short day, and Friday is Blue and Gold day!
Third grade showing support for Mrs. Schmidt
Mrs. Sterk's 1st Grade Valentines Party
Newton's first law
In celebration of Valentine’s Day we thought we would treat our Easton Valley families to the best gift of all... a full day of school for students...finally. Haha. Thanks for bearing with us during a difficult winter. We hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day!
Student Council valentine cookie orders are due tomorrow (Thursday)! Thank you for supporting the EV students!
The EV Varsity Girls Basketball game will still be played tonight vs CalWheat. Game time is 7pm. Come out and support our EV girls in their first tournament game!
Easton Valley Schools Update for today, Wednesday, February 13th. Due to the weather and unsafe road conditions, Easton Valley Schools will be closed today. Stay safe everyone!
Easton Valley Schools will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Wed, Feb 13th. There will be NO early dismissal. Buses will be running only on hard surface roads for the rest of the week.
Easton Valley vs CalWheat Varsity girls basketball game that was scheduled for tomorrow, will now be played on Wednesday at 7pm in Preston.
Easton Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow due to weather. Stay Safe!
Congrats to Ms. Marion, pictured here being presented with a check for $2000 from Farm Credit Services, as a grant recipient of the Working Here Fund. She will use the funds towards CASE curriculum and classes to bring additional learning to the students of EV. Thanks, FCS!
EV School buses are only able to run on hard surfaces tomorrow, Mon.,Feb. 11. Drivers will contact families to arrange pick up/drop off.
Mark your calendars to be a hero! Come support the student council blood drive!
Buses can only run on hard surfaces again this afternoon. If special arrangements need to be made please call your child’s school and we will help coordinate a plan. Thank you!
Congratulations to Hally Ritter for being selected as the February senior student of the month.
Congrats to the newest members of the Riverhawk NHS Chapter! Braydin F, Calli B, Delaney B, Hunter H, Jacob P, Jayden J, Jessen W, Kaitlyn L, Kierra M, Lexee S, Nate T, Nicole Z, RaeAnn C, Sara K, Sydney S, Taya M, & our Honorary Inductee, Marsha Skoff.
Buses are only able to run on hard surfaces today. Drivers will be making calls to arrange pick ups. If you cannot make it to a hard surface please call the school. Thank you.
Easton Valley will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Friday, February 8th. No breakfast will be served. See you tomorrow!
Easton Valley Schools will be close today due to weather. All activities are cancelled. Stay safe!
Easton Valley Schools will have a 2 hour late start today, Wednesday February 6th.
Easton Valley will have a 2 hour early out today, Tuesday, February 5th, due to the possibility of icy weather. Stay safe!
Elementary Families- Please don’t forget to complete and return the Habit 4 tic-tac-toe board so your child can earn their Habit 4 Leadership Badge.
EV will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Friday, Feb 1st. See everyone tomorrow!
Today's JH boys game at Lisbon is being moved to Monday, February 4th at Lisbon starting at 4PM.
**Correction on the date**
Due to school canceling for 1/31, the NHS Induction Ceremony scheduled for 1/31 has been RESCHEDULED for Wed, 2/6 at 2:30pm.
Due to school canceling for 1/31, the NHS Induction Ceremony scheduled for 1/31 has been RESCHEDULED for Wed, 4/6 at 2:30pm.
Easton Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 31st, due to cold temps and road conditions. One more day at home. See everyone Friday!
Basketball games vs Midland that were scheduled for 1/29 are now rescheduled to 2/2 due to school cancellations.
Easton Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 29th and Wednesday Jan 30th due to extremely cold conditions. All activities are cancelled. Girls Senior night and EVAB cake auction will be held on Mon, Feb 4th. Stay warm and safe everyone!
Easton Valley Schools will be closed today due to weather. Stay warm and safe!
EV boys basketball will be travelling to Fulton tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 26 to play in the Eric Ottens Memorial Shootout. You can live stream the game at https://www.youtube.com/c/fhsmediapub. It is streamed at 720p resolution, Games tomorrow kickoff with Prince of Peace playing West Carroll at 10am and Easton Valley follows playing Stillman Valley at 11:30am. The games live stream begins 15 minutes before the first game at 10am. No cost to watch. ENJOY!
Easton Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 25. Stay warm and safe!
Easton Valley will be dismissing 2 hr early today, Jan. 24 due to high winds and deteriorating road conditions. Travel safely!
Due to concerns in the forecast, we are moving the EV cake auction scheduled for this Friday, to the night of Tuesday, January 29th. Hope to see you there!
Due to concerns in the forecast, we are moving the EV cake auction scheduled for Fri. to the night of Tues., Jan. 29. Hope to see you there!
Easton Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday January 23 due to weather. Stay Safe!
Easton Valley Schools will be closed today due to weather. Stay Safe everyone!
Basketball games tonight will be a RED OUT in honor of Firefighter Lt. Hosette and Firefighter Adam Cain. Please wear red and let's show our support for these men and all our brave firefighters. Game tonight is vs CalWheat and JV girls kick off at 4pm.
Tonight's JV/Varsity girls and boys basketball games vs Calamus-Wheatland are rescheduled for Monday, January 21st starting at 4p.m. Come out and support your Riverhawk Basketball teams!
Easton Valley will be dismissing 1 hour early today. All evening activities have been cancelled. Stay Safe!
Intro to Ag made a 3D plant cell in class today!
Time for "Geometry Jeopardy"!!
Welcome back!
Alg II students are solving a crime by solving linear systems! WHODUNNIT???
REMINDER: Easton Valley Schools will be on winter break beginning this Friday, Dec 21st through Friday, Jan 4th. Classes will start back again on Monday, January 7th. We would like to wish all our students, staff, and community a very Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2019!
EVie the Reindeer & the Riverhawk Chapter of the NHS want to say THANK YOU to all who supported the candy cane fundraiser. Have a great break & Happy Holidays!
Outstanding performance by the JH/HS Concert Band at their winter concert.
High School Choir performing at their winter concert.
Easton Valley JH Choir at their winter concert.
The Sophomore Fundraiser delivery did not arrive today. We will share out the updated arrival date once we have it set. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused!
The 7-12 Dance Marathon CoEd Volleyball Tournament for this Saturday (12-15) has been postponed. Please watch for a new date SOON!
3rd grade made cards to send to nursing homes as part of their 12 Days of Kindness.
LIM Habit 6: Synergize. 6th graders working on their Logic Puzzles as a team!
LIM Habit 6: Synergize. 6th graders working on their Logic Puzzles as a team!
Congratulations to Arik Daniels our December senior student of the month. #great2bev
Great work done by the JH/HS staff on our annual Christmas tree. #Great2bEV
Mrs. Kueter's Kindergarten wrapped up their science unit today. To show what they have learned, students became inventors and had to use their imagination to come up with an invention! So awesome to watch all of them create! #great2bEV
EV elementary students are working on earning these awesome Leadership Badges this year. Students created a family mission to earn a habit 2 badge in November, and will discuss their big rocks & small rocks with their family to earn a habit 3 badge in December. #Great2bEV
JH/HS staff creating their ornaments for "Deck the Halls! Happy Holidays🎄🎁🎄
High School students working on door bulletin boards for the elementary teachers for their new rooms!
THANK YOU to all who supported the NHS Holiday Pie Sales 2018 Fundraiser! We sold (and MADE!) 76 pies total, raising over $300 for our scholarship fund! #Great2bEV
EV classes will run as normally scheduled today. Anticipate some possible delays on Bus #11 routes as some drifts get cleared. Drive Safe!
El club de español enjoying Casa de Pancho
Congrats to members of the HS Concert Choir for representing Easton Valley in the Tri-Rivers Conference Honor Choir this past Wednesday! The ensemble was made up 200+ students from 14 different schools and they spent the day working on some fantastic repertoire as well as being 1 of 7 schools to perform individual pieces! Way to go!
Thank you to all our Local Veterans who came to the program at Easton Valley JH/HS this morning.
Looking for volunteers to help with the Elementary move to the Preston building. Please read letter. Your help is appreciated.
Sadie and Sara representing EV like champions at the Tri Rivers Senior All Star match!
EV hosted the conference Quiz Bowl today. Four schools competed along with our EV Quiz Bowl team. NHS provided treats & served as Judges & Timers. Thanks to Mrs. Knutsen for making this event happen! Final results: 1-CalWheat, 2-EV, 3-Midland, 4-Prince of Peace, 5-Marquette
Some sophomore & freshman girls enjoying (and learning a lot!) at the ISU conference just for girls..."Taking the Road Less Traveled". The WiSE (Women in Science & Engineering) organization had awesome hands-on activities & presentations about science, technology, engineering, and math majors & careers! Thanks to Mr. Johnson for allowing us to go & experience this opportunity!
Yesterday the EV music department hosted a guest performance and clinic by the Western Illinois University Singers - WIU's top choral ensemble. They were on tour since Sunday night performing at various schools and venues in the Suburbs of Chicago. On their final day of tour they came across to Iowa to work with EV's high school choir students. The kids had a great time listening to the ensemble perform and working with Dr. Brian Winnie, Director of Choral Activities at WIU. These are some pics and videos of their performance at EV and one of their rehearsals on tour. Thank you WIU Singers for coming to EV! #Great2bEV
Having a great day of watching volleyball! Thank you EV for letting us spend the day🏐❤️!
Sophomores are enjoying the day at the Clinton Community College's Career Fair!
Congratulations to Sadie Zaruba for being selected as the November senior student of the month.
Third grade has started their journey through Ellis Island.
Aubree's individual service project for NHS is a fundraiser for cancer research. EV staff & students contributed over $300 to "Spook Away Cancer" and ended the week playing dodgeball in the gym. Great work everyone! #Great2bEV
3 dancers from the EV dance team will be traveling to Newton, Iowa this Saturday to compete in the Iowa State Dance Solo Competition. The girls will compete against roughly 100 other dancers in the class 1 division. This is the first year for EV to participate in this event!
Dance team members attending are Hally Rittmer, Kierra Messerich and Aleah Johnson.
Good Luck!!
John Johnson is retiring after 38 years! We'll miss you!!
The Student Lighthouse Team is busy preparing for our 2nd annual Family Leadership Night tonight! We hope to see you at 5:45 in Miles!
Just so no one worries...we wanted everyone to know that on the way to the football game tonight our team bus got stuck while turning around after missing their turn. The team made it safely to the game and all is well. We hope the teams’ luck “turns around” for their final game tonight. Go River Hawks!
Easton Valley students toured Plastics Unlimited today as part of manufacturing month.
Tonight's football game at West Central will be available via live audio stream starting at 6:45 p.m. at www.thebluedevilcast.com
Help support EVNHS by purchasing from our Schwan's Fundraiser, Campaign ID #42948! See the shared flyer for more info. Thanks for your support!
Crazy Day @ EV! This week EV is fundraising food/money for the Manna Center. #Great2bEV
1st Grade learning about pollination. Thanks Jackson County Conservation!!
In Computer Systems and Networking, We are working with circuits and using Raspberry Pi computers.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13n8vA4TGGLZtaRaaOIeoqD-OOfu8jNzx
6th graders working on their cell model projects!
Picture retake day. Tuesday, October 23. Elementary starts @ 8:30 am and HS @ 10:30 am.
Third grade practiced their multiplication skills this afternoon by making multiplication monsters!
6th Graders related functions of the cell to places within the building. #StemScopes
The District ACT for Juniors has been rescheduled for 8:15AM on Tuesday, Oct. 16th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Thank you for your flexibility with this situation!
Elementary Families- Today we’re starting our monthly family habit activities. October is Habit 1- Be Proactive and the practice of focusing on what’s in our circle of control. Look for a fun game coming home today to play as a family.
Homecoming court enjoying their lunch at the town hall today.
Looking forward to celebrating Homecoming today with the pep rally and parade! Reminder that student council will be at elementary school this morning selling tattoos for 50 cents. Buses will dismiss approximately 20-30 minutes early. Please call the elementary office with any bus changes. #great2bEV
Easton Valley Spanish Club hard at work selling tasty treats!
3rd Grade enjoyed dressing up for Hawaiian/Beach Day yesterday!
River Hawk Rally Lighting Up the Night!
Great to be EV!
Mission March- Mrs. Kueter's Kindergarten leaders
6th Graders learning about graphic novels at the Maquoketa Art Experience.
Thank you to all the Easton Valley voters who went to the polls and said “YES” for our students. Photo by senior Curtis Hartung.
After a thorough investigation, law enforcement and school administration has CONFIRMED that a FALSE ACCUSATION was made about a threat. The individual reporting the threat admitted that it was not true. Thank you for your understanding while we put student and staff safety 1st.
Latest Update: Our school day has started smooth and continues to operate as usual. All parties are cooperating with police as they complete the investigation. We believe we are nearing resolution very soon. More info will follow throughout the day. Thanks for your patience.
Out of an abundance of caution, we feel compelled to share that Easton Valley CSD was notified of an unsubstantiated rumor involving a threat directed toward our JH/HS that was supposedly shared on social media this weekend. Law enforcement will be continuing to investigate and will have a precautionary presence at the JH/HS building in the morning. In conjunction with law officers, we are taking every precaution to ensure everyone’s safety. School will be remain in session, as regularly scheduled. We will keep you posted on on any new information as it emerges. Thanks.
Tuesday the River Hawks volleyball team host the Midland Eagles at home in a “Pink Out”! There will be bake sale items, a few pink out T-shirt’s for sale, silent auction baskets and a serving contest! Proceeds will be given to the Iowa City Children’s Hospital. Come out and help us “ take flight against cancer”!
Practice track photos.
Practice track photos.
Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help put in the practice track today.
Thank You from the Easton Valley Elementary Kids!!
New EV Pride signs are available in the JH/HS office for $5. Pick yours up today!
Yes = 1236
No = 665
65.02% YES!!!!!
Don't forget to vote in your Easton Valley special election today in our Miles, Sabula, or Preston precincts. Polls open until 8 pm. GO RIVERHAWKS!
Spanish 2 students build community by completing “persona especial” interviews
Congrats to the September Senior Student of the month, Aubree Driscoll.
Visit the Des Moines Register link below and you will see our own Nate Trenkamp is in the running for male athlete of the week!! Let’s help him out, go vote for Nate!!
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/09/01/registers-athlete-week-nominees-aug-26-sept-1/1129703002/
Varsity Football game @ Janesville has been moved up to 6pm.
Today in Computer Systems and Networking, the students are learning the different parts of a computer. They are taking the computers apart and they will have to put them back together. As they are learning hands on about how a PC works.
Regardless of how this game turns out, we could not be more proud of the heart shown by our River Hawk football team tonight!
One final reminder to take advantage of your opportunity to absentee vote in person for your EV bond referendum. Poll open in HS football concession stand from 3pm - 9pm today. Football game starts at 6pm. Hope to see you there!
The Varsity football game has been moved to 6pm tonight. Come out and support your EV football team at their game opener against Dunkerton. Hope to see you there. GO RIVERHAWKS!!!
Easton Valley at the KMAQ Roadshow with Leighton Hepker
EV staff on the KMAQ Roadshow
Come and get your EV Football gear!
Don't forget to attend EV Elementary's "Unpack the Backpack Night" this Tuesday from 4-6pm. In addition to the regular fun, take advantage of your chance to vote early for the EV Bond Referendum. The poll will be open in the gym from noon-8pm. Remember your ID/driver's license.
7th Grade Orientation / Chromebook Night in full swing.
Great work by our River Hawk Football team this morning helping out at the community pancake breakfast.
Come watch the River Hawk volleyballers in action tonight at the High School in Preston for their intra squad scrimmage! Play begins at 6:00 pm!!!
Volleyball apparel fundraiser! Orders are due Tuesday August 14th- let Coach Larson know if you would like to place an order or contact any HS volleyball player! Thanks and Go River Hawks!🏐
Show your school spirit on your driveway, sidewalk, or patio with an "EV Stencil"! Complete an order form and return with your $20 payment. A student council member will contact you to set up a day and time to create your stencil! THANKS for supporting EV Student Council!!
Need a night out? Enjoy dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings in Clinton on Thursday, bring this ticket and help raise funds for the Easton Valley girls athletics! Thank you always for your support! GO RIVER HAWKS!
Lining up for the Preston Days parade. Selling popcorn to raising funds for a trip to NYC in June 2019
Saying good bye to this wonderful person today. Thank you Sally Felten for everything you have done for students over the years!
Happy Last Day of School! #Great2bEV
Thanks to the staff for their hard work preparing students for the summer. Student check out in full swing.
Preschool graduation. #great2bEV
We had a successful first year as a student lighthouse team! To celebrate, the kids wanted to make slime! #TILM #Great2bEV
Here is the Class of 2018 Senior Walk
https://tinyurl.com/ybkqocas
Some photos of the EV Athletic Boosters Baseball Dugout Project 2018. Getting close to completion.
In Robots class, Ashton Huling and Kadin Ross-Ellinor built a putting robot- Click the link to watch it work -
https://tinyurl.com/y7rlfcyg
JH and HS band did an amazing job tonight at their spring concert.
High School choir performing at their Spring concert.
EV 2nd Grade was introduced to some local wildlife at Hurstville in Maquoketa!! 🦋
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, we are postponing EV Elementary Track and Field Day to May 22nd. We will also be moving our Hat Day for Relay for Life to the same day.
Grant Wood inspired barn near Mt Vernon!
EV students had a great time hearing Mr. Wiesner’s awesome new book and learning about the process of getting a book published. The 6th graders especially loved seeing their former 3rd grade teacher!
Spanish and Art students at the Veterans Memorial in Solon.
A stop at the Freedom Rock in Solon🇺🇸
Lunch and painting party at Frida Kahlo restaurant in Solon!
Author Will Wiesner visits EV elem! 6th working on their breakout boxes featuring his book Desmond Durst at His Dirty Worst!
Thank You PAC4Kids for the SWEET start to Teacher Appreciation Week at EV Elementary!
Easton Valley Art Show 2018
Come join in tbe fun!High School art show in the gym tonight!!! Come see and create!
5th grade field trip!
Congrats to KayLynn Schultz for being the Senior of the month.
EV Parents-please take this short survey to help make EV even better! https://tinyurl.com/y7tpm4by
EVHS Academic Luncheon! Congrats to these students for their hard work & dedication to academic excellence! #Great2bEV
Community Leadership Day!
Student leaders are practicing for our 1st Annual Community Leadership Day tomorrow morning. We are excited to share our Leader in Me journey with community business leaders!
Kindergarten has a lot of great ideas on how to get sunshine on a town always in the shadow of mountains! #Great2bEV
Students enjoyed the assistance of Kirby and Lobo in Spanish class today. Classes discussed parts of the body, commands, and training techniques!
Mrs. Kilburg’s class exploring with shapes during math centers
Enjoying some sidewalk chalk at recess today!
Tom Hoch: author and retired teacher and coach visited 5th grade today.
Les Miserables in Des Moines with the thespians.
WOW!! 6th grade students raised over 200+ items for fellow students during our Tanzania Donation Drive! Awesome job to EVeryone!! #great2bEV
Mark your calendars!
6th grade girls are all geared up for their Variety Show!!
Advanced Animal Science tasting their feed rations and the importance of following rations
Advanced Animal Science tasting their feed rations and the importance of following rations
The Community Leadership event that was scheduled for today at the EV Elementary has been postponed until May 2nd from 9am-10:45am.
2hr early dismissal today due to weather.
Easton Valley CSD will hold classes today. Keep an eye out for a possible early out depending on weather predictions later this morning.
Español I students completed word sorts to prepare for reading the next chapter of their novel “La Tumba”
Best of show for Hailey at the CCC art day!!!
UPDATE: Freshmen will be Aspire testing Thurs, April 19, beginning at 8:15. Please have Chromebooks fully charged!
The last day of school for Easton Valley students will remain May 25th with a 12:30pm dismissal.
Can’t wait to see EV families tomorrow night at Family Leadership Night! #great2bEV #lovemyschool
Ronald Jones is our tux model for Gilmore Dry Cleaning /Tux Rental for Prom 2018! Looking Sharp!
2nd grade made compare/contrast glasses!
6th grade/1st grade Reading Buddies working on Leader in Me signs!
Español IV en la cocina(kitchen)! They made authentic dishes including tortilla española, rice with veggies, and churros and chocolate. ¡Deliciosas!
Congrats to Jacob Zeimet for being named our April senior student if the month.
6th graders learning about watersheds from Jackson Co. Conservation.
Horticulture class working hard today
ELA, Math, and STEM..Oh My!! March Madness in 2F! #setthestagetoengage 🏀🙋♀️
5th graders were nature detectives with JCC today
Three 6th graders taught 5T about the Habits during a LIM presentation
4th Quarter Robots class
Morning weights are starting Monday at 6:30AM on March 26th.
All ready to watch the magic show at the Ohnward! #great2bEV
Sixth grade students enjoyed creating paper towers during our Leader In Me work!
Come save a life!
6th grade having some fun with Kindergarten!
Student council members canvasing the parking lot for Pennies for Patients💗
New day, same slick roads. EV CSD will be having a 2 hr delay today (Tues. March 6)
Easton Valley cancelled school for the day. Be Safe!
Easton Valley CSD will have a 2 hr delay today due to ice roads
Billy Trenkamp talking to 6th graders about the importance if reading.
High school students talking about how reading impacts their life. #great2bEV
Congrats to our March senior student of the month, Hannah Bormann.
District Speech contest at Tipton
Congratulations to our 2018 Easton Valley Chapter NHS Members! Please also welcome our honorary inductee, Jim Vorland!
NHS Induction
Thank you Easton Valley FFA for providing the staff breakfast this morning.
8th Grade Spanish took turns adding to a class mural as they retold (en español of course) their very creative class story!
Freshman learning about Renaissance artists in Mrs. Collister’s World History class!!
Easton Valley CSD will be closed all day tomorrow, Friday - Feb. 9 due to weather.
2nd grade having some snow fun at recess!❄️
Intro to Ag Class starting pallet projects
We will be having a 2 hr delay tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 6. Reminder: breakfast not served on late start days. Thanks!
2nd grade learning about erosion and weathering with skittles!
Easton Valley will be dismissing 3 hours early today due to weather
Experimenting buoyancy in 5th Grade
Congrats to Zoey Jenkins for being named our Senior student of the month for February.
An intense battle of flashcards, but they were all smiles after! 😀
NHS Induction 2018: Wed, Feb. 21st at 2:15pm in the HS Gym. Families of Inductees will be notified by phone by Feb. 14th.
1 PM LIVE STREAM OF THE WEST CARROLL VS. EASTON VALLEY
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Happy 100th Day! Does 100 licks of a tootsie pop get us to the chocolate!? 🍭🍫
CONGRATS to the students who met the academic requirement to join the EV chapter of NHS! Info e/mailed to students & parents about joining.
Easton Valley Referendum Video Series: Visitors Entering The Building and Handicap Accessibility
https://youtu.be/JOaXeFdjqms
Important Correction: The Jackson County Auditors office confirmed a mistake on the state of Iowa website. Absentee ballot request forms must be turned into their office before 5pm this Friday, Jan 26, one week earlier than previously communicated.
A huge THANK YOU to all of our substitute teachers who keep the learning going in EV. We couldn’t do it without you. You are appreciated!
Some pretty awesome cakes being auctioned off tonight!!
Do not be alarmed if you see multiple police vehicles and officers at the old elementary school in Preston on the 17th and 18th. There will be a county wide law enforcement training in that building noon-9pm both days.
EV is having a 2 hr delay on Tuesday, Jan 16. Reminder: No breakfast served on late start days.
Roads appear to be in normal winter driving condition. Please plan on regular school hours tomorrow unless something changes overnight.
Thanks to Jackson County Conservation for coming and speaking today about native/non-native animal and plant species!
Easton Valley Referendum Vote Series:
Bus and Parent Pick Up and Drop Off (updated times)
https://youtu.be/SiAgq5nXD-8
Great day of learning for EV community leaders w Jenn & Kevin Schmidt from Joy N Abundance!
Congrats to our January senior student of the month Michael Fuegen.
Easton Valley Pre Animal Science class disecting
7th grade vs Sophomores dodgeball match!
There will be a 2 hour late start tomorrow morning, Thursday, Jan 4th due to extremely cold wind chill temps. Stay warm!
Can’t wait to welcome students back tomorrow to kick off 2018. Despite the cold temps, please plan on normal start/end times. Dress warm!
Synergizing to hang our quilt! Taking lessons from Mr. Johnson!!#EVPride
Elementary students did an amazing job yesterday as they raised 600 dollars for the Moeller family. #great2bEV # EVPride
Assembling our family quilt. Sixth grade students are doing annamazing job!
High School art students and Mrs. Larson painting some new artwork in the Miles gym.
Supporting the Moeller family with hat day!
We reviewed for our Author's Purpose assessment with a little PIE face action! 🍮🙌 #setthestagetoengage
EV & Ed-Co fans: YOU ROCK! Thanks to your donations to the 50-50 and HoopShoot, the Millis Family will receive a check for $300!! #Great2bEV
Boys game underway 12/16/17 - EV vs EDCO
Underway at Miles 12/16/17 - EV vs EDCO
NHS members are wrapping presents now! Drop your presents off at the elementary school in Miles & we'll wrap them by 7:00PM!
EV Dance Team halftime of tonights basketball game
Showing emotions in Quest 7 today with Ms Felten
4th grade made ugly Christmas sweaters today to get into the Christmas spirit.
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Leadership Activities starting off Friday in Ag 7
High School Band in action tonight at the winter concert.
The Easton Valley High School Choir with many wonderful performances tonight at their concert.
JH Choir performing at the winter concert.
JH band performing at their winter concert.
6th and 3rd synergizing to make some holiday crafts!
🦌🎄 Tomorrow (12/15) is the final day for EVie the (candycane) Reindeer orders at the elementary! $1/reindeer to spread holiday cheer! 🦌🍭
NHS Induction is near! Jrs & Srs- finish the semester strong! Induction info will be sent out to eligible students after 1st semester ends.
2F is Synergizing while working on Author's Purpose!
6th Grade presenting their body systems!
5th grade students painting their salt-dough maps
Pre-Animal Science had a visitor to class today
Spanish II students enjoyed reading their first Spanish novel “Patricia va a California”
Last week some of Mrs. Schaller’s Spanish student attended the movie Coco.
5th grade making salt-dough maps
5th Grade Students are participating in the Hour of Code.
🎁Need help wrapping your gifts this holiday season? Let the National Honor Society help! Click on the image to learn more 🎁
It is SO important to celebrate when students make their WIG goal! Our November goal getters in 2F! 💪
Holiday wrapping paper taking up space at home? NHS would love to have it! Drop it off at the high school anytime between now & Dec 13.
Mrs. Bowman’s 1st graders are participating in the #hourofcode and learning about computer science, persistance, and perseverance!
3rd Grade students in Mrs. Parker and Miss Cram's classes started 12 days of Kindness today. Students worked together to make a trail mix to show appreciation for the adults in our building.
6th Graders working on Christmas cards for Veterans!
Great service learning opportunity for students.
The Nest- Weekly Newscast
https://youtu.be/EHSD5sspnXY
Congrats to Kennedy Thines for being our Senior student of the month for December.
Tree made of video tapes by art students!
Student council tree on display this weekend!
Wonderful job done by the JH/HS staff. This week is the start of ‘Deck the Halls’ in the building.
It's a solid. It's a liquid. No, it's a non-newtonian fluid
Memory Portraits are complete! Off to the Philippines😊❤️🎨
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
EV Girls Basketball vs Prince of Peace 11/21/17
Congrats to our NHS Executive Council! Jacob Zeimet- Treasurer, Hannah Bormann- Secretary, Kelsey Feller- President, and Madison Banowetz & Kennedy Thines- CoVice Presidents.
EV Elementary’s 1st student involved conferences have begun! Don’t forget to have your child fill in a square on our scoreboard in the lunchroom when students attend their conference. Students are also receiving a LIM magnet at conferences too!
6th grade enjoying some game time with kindergarten today :)
4th grades working on life skills by planning a Thanksgiving feast. They’ve made a guest list, found out how many pounds of turkey they would need, made a grocery list for the right amount of food, and found the nutritional value in their meal. Maybe they’ll be able to help with your planning. 😉🥧🍁🍽🍂🍗🦃
Reminder that parent-teacher conferences are Nov. 20-21 for both Elementary and JH/HS Buildings.
Easton Valley 7th grade ag making fruit roll ups
"GAME DAY" t-shirts & sweatshirts still available! Contact Denise Larson or Beth McNeil. Thanks for supporting EV Student Council!!
Top Offense, Top Defense and MVP from the River Hawk bolleyball banquet this morning🏐😊
Senior volleyball players after this morning's banquet❤️
Tri Rivers All Conference players- 1st team Sadie Zaruba, 2nd team Abby Green and Honorable Mention Hailey Messerich!
Jr High Basketball girls warming up for their 3rd quarter! Go Hawks!
In health class, we are starting our Parenting unit. So 3 lucky students get to take home a baby and take care of it for 2 days!
Chemistry using candy to make ions
A few photos from the EV high school Veterans Day program courtesy of Mr. Fisher
Anther performance by our EV students.
Easton Valley band performing at our Veteran’s Day program.
Easton Valley Elementary would like to thank all of the Veterans for their service.
Elementary and JH enjoying the matinee performance of Fiddler on the Roof!
6th grade Peace postet winners. A big thanks to Preston Lions for sponsoring the contest.
Working on the bones of the skull in Physiology.
We will be airing the Elementary Veterans Day Program LIVE on SkitterTV today @ 1:45 p.m. It will also be rebroadcasted over the weekend.
The Nest: Weekly Newscast is available
https://youtu.be/EYtHwqsV7P0
Physics testing Newton's Laws of Motion
Learning all about insects native to Iowa and how they create their sounds was fun! Some of the students in 2F were brave enough to hold a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach...not this teacher though. ☺
River Hawk Rally @ Easton Valley Elem
http://www.eastonvalleycsd.com/river-hawk-rally
7th grade STEAM class working on their string art projects today. Check out their focus & precision. Great job today!
6th graders applying their collaboration and creativity skills to design, label, and explain the functioning parts of plant or animal cells.
JCC in 5th grade teaching characteristics of Pill bugs
Our November senior student of the month is Kelsey Feller.
Students and staff did a wonderful job decorating pumpkins during SOAR last week. Thank you EV NHS for delivering them to local businesses.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! 4th grade and 1st grade buddies synergizing on a Halloween word search. 👍🏼🔍🎃👻
Mr. Broome showing his Halloween spirit with Mrs. Thomson's 5th graders at gym
Nov. Newsletter 2017
http://5il.co/26nl
6th Graders began working on their plant/animal cell models today.
Mr. Fisher's Publications Class and Mr. Sikkema's Video Editing class have joined forces to create Easton Valley Weekly News Cast. Check it out Monday mornings! http://tinyurl.com/y842dafr
Playing trashketball in Mr. Fry's 8th grade Algebra to figure average.
First Day of Robots Class for 2nd quarter.
Mrs. Kilburg's 2nd grade made measurement monsters today!
Check out the EV vs CVC Regional Girls Volleyball game tonight @ 7pm LIVE on Skitter TV
Sra Schaller brought Kirby and Lobo to school today to show us some dog obedience lessons in English and Spanish during SOAR. Great lesson!
EV 6th graders enjoying recreation in Sabula while learning about river life and historical importance of the Mississippi River
6th graders successfully catching some fish!
8th-grade students measuring distance, velocity, and acceleration. Inquisitive minds make great discoveries! #EVerystudentEVeryday
In Mr. Sikkema's Multi-media/ Webdesign class, students made decals for windows
Passing Legislation in Government Class!
6th grade practicing the Scientific Method seeing how many droplets of water they can fit on their coins!
8th grade Science class doing their lab in the commons today.
We read the Sandwich Swap to dive deeper in learning about culture & diversity! Afterwards 2F voted whether they liked hummus on pita or PBJ more! 🍞🙃
4th graders helped their 1st grade buddies write a letter to soldiers today.
4th grade practiced using real life skills by budgeting for a halloween party. They had a budget of $100 to spend on their party and a ton of spooky treats to shop from. 👻🎃👍🏼
2nd grade STEM: building with toothpicks and candy pumpkins
World History students presenting their temples today in class.
Starting my day off hanging out with 4th grade working on Zearn.
Happiness is reading together during guided reading time in first grade.
It's pumpkin carving time in 7th grade STEAM. Can't wait to see how these turn out! 🎃
EV HS Student Council is selling "Game Day" t-shirts for $15. Contact either Denise Larson or Beth McNeil to order yours and support the high school student council. Thanks...and GO EV!!!
3rd grade taking a reading test on the Chromebooks today! It’s great to see the kids using technology as a learning tool.
Physics projectile motion lab
Carving pumpkins today in STEAM. It's an inter-class competition and there are some awesome designs chosen. Can't wait to see them finished!
Easton Valley Seniors 2018
Some 5th pond testing pictures.
Easton Valley students present to area superintendents about our CTE courses. Outstanding job!
Student lighthouse Environment Action Team planning out school wide role video! #great2bEV
A big Thank You to the Easton Valley FFA for serving the staff breakfast Wednesday morning.
2nd grade deciding if their objects were flexible or inflexible. We also got to experiment to see if they would sink or float!!
2nd grade learning about monarch butterflies. Tyler even caught one and got to tag and release it!!
Home Volleyball Game October 5th, EV vs Calamus Wheatland will be LIVE on Skitter TV channel 60!!
5th grade studying our pond insects
Listening to directions before our pond study.
We are excited! We have a lesson in the outdoor classroom!
Tomorrow 4th graders are going into the prarie. They will need to wear pants, tennis shoes, and a long sleeve shirt. A long sleeve shirt that's silky (like the authletic shirts) is prefered so seeds will not stick.
Robot Races- Girls are the Winners
To watch the video click the link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1TLP2a9l8JJeTM0X0oyU19XNUE/view?usp=sharing
6th Grade working on financial literacy task cards!
We did a little MATH workshop in 4th grade today. Love it when students are able to help the others! ❤️👏🏼
Easton Valley FFA started "Fire Up" week by bringing their tractors to school this morning.
Colton Homan is our October senior of the month.
4th grade had a blast on their field trip to the kilns and Interpretive Center today!
Mrs. Parker and Miss Cram's classes learned about reactions this afternoon by mixing Mentos candy into different types of soda.
Our new Leader of the Week reading to the class! #classroomcommunity #readersareleaders #everystudenteveryday
Students in Miss Cram's 3rd grade class got to practice word patterns in shaving cream with Mrs. Bormann.
Performing Arts Booster Meeting
Oct. 11th @ 6pm in the High School Music Room
2F chose their big rocks in thier life and will keep them somewhere safe at home! #firstthingsfirst #habit3
Jenny Knutsen received our STEM connections materials today. This was a grant that was awarded to Easton Valley written by Gabe Recker.
4th grade learning how to square dance! #great2bEV
Biology review for test with a board game
Thank you Laura, from MSB, for coming to talk to 6th grade today about various savings tools! The students really enjoyed the time spent with you!
Staff and Parents please take some time a take The Leader in Me survey.
Staff Link - https://goo.gl/o9ErVj
Parent Link - https://goo.gl/aqBuhd
This Thursday's Home Volleyball vs CVC will be broadcasted LIVE on Skitter TV's local channel thanks to the Miles Telephone Company!
4th grade played a quick game of Quizlet Live to learn the Northeast states and capitals. They had to synergize as a group to answer correctly!
Tomorrow is Pioneer Day in 4th grade! Your child needs to bring a pioneer style lunch. This means no ice packs, no coolers, no pop, no chips, no prepackaged food.
Attention River Hawk fans traveling to English Valleys Friday for the game: English Valleys will be holding a benefit tailgate for former students that were recently involved in a car accident.
Doing our best to not boil during S.O.A.R today. Glad the library was empty.
Second grade has relocated to share the air and write the room with our NEW spelling words! 🙌😊
Thank you Trooper Dan for coming to talk to 6th grade today about internet safety!
Heat Update: EV CSD students will remain in school all day today, despite hot weather. Staff will utilize AC areas and encourage lots of fluids to ensure the safety of all students. Hang in there everyone!
6th grade enjoying this wonderfully warm homecoming parade!! GO EV RIVER HAWKS!!
Easton Valley Homecoming Pep Rally
Today was bring your dollar day to support Koltet Elementary. #great2bEV
College Visits next week during SOAR: MONDAY-ARMY, WEDNESDAY-CAPRI, THURSDAY-SIMPSON College, FRIDAY-UPPER IOWA & UNI
The Jr High kids are much more excited than they look in this photo during homecoming week, promise!