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.
Great Website for Parents on FAFSA Deadlines and How to Avoid Brain Drain during winter and summer breaks. Try an MOOC course. Visit: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/iowa-college-aid-insider-teaching-advising-college-bound-students-dec-2017?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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!
Reminder that the Homecoming Football game tomorrow night will be broadcasted LIVE at www.theoriolecast.com
Casey Reuter is our 2017 "Ms. River Hawk" winner!
Students enjoying some Homecoming activities on Monday.
Hello Quad Cities by EV 5th grade!
2nd grade showing their River Hawk homecoming spirit today!
Be sure to check out KWQC-TV6 today @ 4pm and/or 5pm to see some of our EV students donating their money to the Kolter Elementary cause!!
Hello Quad Cities by EV 5th graders. Watch KWQC news tonight!
Off to a great start with our donation drive for Kolter Elementary in Texas!! A huge shout out to an anonymous donor who sent us 100 dollars from Kansas to go toward our collection!!
4th grade is learning about the regions in the United States. Each group is researching a region to present to the class with a poster.
5th grade Interactive Notebooks
More notebooks
2nd grade though I could do magic until I revealed my trick. 😉🐰
Our Class Mission! 💪✔ Proud to be EV! ⚫🔶️
Miss Cram's 3rd grade class practiced their spelling words using ghost writing!
6th Grade learning about finances through Money Metropolis!
Putting together our class mission statement for the Riverhawk Rally that we had today!!
Unofficial School Board Election Results....
Checking out cells in physiology
Physics velocity and acceleration lab.
MEASURABLE RESULTS ASSESSMENT (MRA)
PARENT PERMISSION DENIAL FORM
http://5il.co/1w2i
We are learning about Daily 5 centers. We are practicing all of them daily.
Mr Fee is enjoying his second year in a row wearing a Hawkeye tie to work. Always his most productive day of the year. Go Hawks!
Genesis is offering FREE seasonal flu vaccines for grades K-6.
Monday, 9/25/17
Information and consents have been sent home with the students.
Great job Jaide Petersen and Marte Frafjord with their face painting during Sundae Fun Day event in the park.
Geometry students working on newspaper gift bags...2-dimensional to 3-dimensional visualization & creating!
Some teamwork, problem solving, & competition in the math room!!
Finally figuring out our new app! Sorry for the late post! The weather was perfect through out the week to get out and enjoy some sunshine during ELA :)
2nd grade beginning STEAM today! Creating straw mazes and collaborating with each other!
So awesome to see such inspiring bulletin boards!!
Exploring a new center choice! EPIC is an AMAZING tool with a ton of selection to get students reading!
Exploring a new center for ELA! EPIC is such an amazing resource for school or home with so many choices for the students! #readersareleaders 🤓📚💻
3rd grade students rocking it in art!
The rocks Ms. Houzenga had each of the students paint are finished and make a great addition to our outdoor classroom area. There are also rocks by the main entrance that have a Leader in Me inspired message on them.
Congratulations to our 2017-2018 senior class officers: Zachary Meyer-President, Kennedy Thines Vice-President, Madison Banowetz Secretary, Kelsey Feller Treasurer
More partner work...
Working with partners in 5th grade math
5th grade Jeopardy collaboration!
Mr. Joe Shovelin from CCC will be here from 1 to 3 today in the commons area. He can help with college advising, transfer questions, and online assistance.
Go Riverhawks!
BUS CHANGES
4th grade observed the prarie today. They looked for bugs, burrows, seeds, and tried to identify the plants. 🐜🕷🐞🐝🌿🌾🌼
Wow! Mrs.Sterk's first graders have a lot to share about what first graders can do, are, and have! It's going to be a great year!!!!
Congrats to Madison Banowetz the September senior student if the month!
Our 8th grade STEAM kite winner, Sam Petersen
Carter Jargo and Noah Russell were our 7th grade winning kite team in Mrs. Knutsen's STEAM class.
Great work out of our JH/HS team to dedicate an academic block to enrichment and extended learning every day. This allowed many students the opportunity to learn from Brent Houzenga, a professional artist from New Orleans. Brent was able to share his work along with his artistic/entrepreneurial journey.
Mrs McNeil's Geometry class doing a brian teaser to start class.
JH students get to enjoy STEAM class with Mrs Knutsen this year.
First Day of School Activities
Staff Activity 1 : https://youtu.be/cGDUk8omV70
Staff Activity 2 : https://youtu.be/SEdBVjjAnRA
Thanks to our lower elementary team & our entire EV staff for all their hard work & collaboration to prepare for an exceptional school year!
Staff getting ready for some hungry hippo to start the day.
First day of school activities!
Reminder Wed. Aug. 23rd we have 1:30 Early Dismissal.
Open House/ Chromebook Rollout
JH/HS staff leading professional development today. #great2bEV
Welcome new EV High School Football Coach, Larry Oronzio
Welcome all new EV district staff!!
Synergizing as we review the 7 habits. #great2bEV #tlim
Staff learning about Thrillshare!
Excited to get the 17-18 school year started! #great2bEV
First day back for staff. Welcome back!!
JH/HS Open House
Tuesday, August 22nd
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
7th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, August 22nd from 5:00p to 5:30p
All Chromebooks will be given out to students on this night.
Reminder of the Elementary Unpack the Backpack Night! August 22, 4pm-6pm at the Miles Building.
With school sports right around the corner, be sure to thank our EV booster club members. We appreciate all they do for our students!
