The FFA is having a sporting clay shoot October 31st, 2020, starting at 8 a.m. with breakfast and registration. It will be held at Cokeley Farms, 7260 126th Road, Delia, Kansas. Entry is $45 per person, with a cash price to the top three overall and the top three under 16 age group. There will also be a raffle including a cooler, dressing set, gift certificates,... READ MORE >
This past weekend our varsity cross country teams competed at regionals on the Leonardville Golf Course. Antonio Greemore-Hopkins placed 4th overall with a time of 17:45 and qualified for state! Antonio will run at 12:00 pm this Saturday and the award ceremony will be at 1:05. Antonio reflected, "It's crazy to think about how far I've come. I'm really proud of... READ MORE >
The art club has been busy lately! This past week they have painted the lunch dividers and have painted pumpkins. Alyssa Carlisle was one of the people that painted the dividers. She said, "It was a fun experience, and I felt like I was improving people's days. " READ MORE >
USD 337 Royal Valley is pleased to announce the grand opening of our new apparel store online. Please use the link below to check out your Official Fan Wear Store!https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/hoyt/royal-valley-high-schoolThe store carries lots of items in different colors and sizes. It is stocked internally, so they avoid shipping delays--if it's... READ MORE >
The middle school girls basketball games at Riverside tonight have been cancelled and the games tomorrow night against Holton have been cancelled. No make-ups yet. There will be no middle school girls basketball practice this week. READ MORE >
The Native American Heritage Night has been postponed and will not take place on December 11th. There is no set date yet for rescheduling. READ MORE >
This past weekend our volleyball team played in the substate tournament. Here are the results. They beat Marysville, 25-27, 26-24, 25-13. Then they beat Nemaha Central 16-25, 25-16, 25-20 to qualify for the substate championship. They lost the last match to Sabetha. The scores were 25-13, 17-25, 25-27. Emma McKinsey said, "We battled hard all day, but sadly we... READ MORE >
This school year Royal Valley has a new teacher joining the staff. Derek Smith is RV's new science teacher. He took some time to answer some questions about his background: 1. Where did you teach/or work before coming here? "12 Years Air Force, 4 years teaching prior to here at Valley Falls, Shawnee Heights, and Southern Coffey County." 2. What degree did you get... READ MORE >
The Royal Valley Football team lost last Friday to Rock Creek 64-0. Colin Everts said, "It was a tough game, but we need to move on to the next game and get ready for Bishop Ward." The Panthers will host Bishop Ward on Friday, October 30 to close out the season. READ MORE >
Mrs. Chapman threw a game day at the middle school recently to take advantage of the weather before it turned cold! Students enjoyed indoor and outdoor games.Thank you to these teachers for letting Mrs. Chapman borrow their equipment: Shelly Bausch, Chris Brown, Noah Slay, Thomas Broxterman, Laura Douglas, and Cory Triplett. Photo creds- Mrs. Chapman and Mrs.... READ MORE >
King and Queen of Courts ceremony has been moved from January 8th to December 11th. We are moving it so we can have a whole week of spirit to finish off the semester on the right note. Native American Heritage night, scheduled on December 11, has been postponed. READ MORE >
The middle school girls basketball got swept by Hiawatha, 8th grade losing 18-24 and 7th grade losing 0-40. Coach Higley said, "The girls are showing great effort and we are proud of how they continue to strive to make improvements! We will be having practice on our days off next week. Thursday 3:45-5-45 and Friday 9-11:30am. No busses on those days. Please make... READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the month of October. Royal Valley will be observing RRW October 26-28. RVES will wear pajamas on Monday and Halloween costumes on Tuesday. RVES will not be participating on Wednesday because RVES has no school Wednesday. RVHS will wear Americana... READ MORE >
There will be a varsity football game on Friday, October 30th at Royal Valley @ 7pm. The opponent will be Bishop Ward High School. READ MORE >
Holton Special Education Cooperative has a Paraprofessional position for the 2020-2021 school year at Royal Valley Middle School in Mayetta, KS. This is a full-time position, 32.5 hours per week. It pays $12.85 an hour to start with a differential increase for levels of education and years of qualified experience. Please contact Jeff Price at j.price@holtonks.net... READ MORE >
The Junior Class, Senior Class and After Prom committee members are selling dinner rolls from Texas Roadhouse to raise money for After Prom 2021. The rolls are $10 for a dozen rolls and come with honey butter and a coupon for a free appetizer. Orders are due November 13 and the frozen rolls will be available on December 11, just in time for your holiday... READ MORE >
The annual KAY Trick or Trunk has been cancelled, but KAY members will pass out Halloween candy at the RVHS football game on Friday, October 30th. There will be candy for all children until it is gone. Those wearing costumes are invited to parade at halftime in front of the home bleachers. READ MORE >
One of the new teachers this year at Royal Valley High School is Mr. Swart. When asked about how he liked Royal valley he said, "I like it quite a bit. I started out teaching in a small school, so it's a good change of pace. I went from a small school to a big school and now I'm back at a small school. I like the small school environment, smaller classes and a good... READ MORE >
The middle school boys football team played their last game of the season in Hiawatha. The score was 8-58, Red Hawks. READ MORE >
The blessing bag drive that the Ag leadership and communications class held had a great turnout. RVHS students were asked to bring items like gloves, chapstick and hand warmers for the homeless. Karlie Albright came in first with 84 items and chose to pie Ms. Clark. Second was Savana Hess who brought in 79 items and chose to pie Ellie Coleman. Daniel Coleman... READ MORE >
Saturday after working on the walking trail, the KAY Club carved pumpkins for the Holton nursing homes. Breauna Jewell said, "It was fun but it was also chilly since we did part of it outside. Overall it was a fun experience and I would do it again." READ MORE >
There is a change for RVMS girls basketball on November 5. The 7th grade will play at the middle school, and the 8th grade will play in the high school gym. Both games start at 4:30 pm. READ MORE >
Last night Sabetha swept the middle school girls basketball teams. The 7th grade A team lost in overtime 14-19. The 7th grade B team lost 0-30. The 8th grade A team lost to Sabetha 17-27, and the 8th grade B team lost 7-16. Next up the Panthers travel to Hiawatha on Thursday to take on the Red Hawks. READ MORE >
Ms. Clark, Royal Valley FFA sponsor and teacher, was selected as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador for the 2020-2021 school year! Ms. Clark has previously served as an Ambassador in the 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 school years, but she took off the 2019-2020 for personal reasons. Ms. Clark attended a virtual training in June of 2020 with National FFA. According... READ MORE >
The Lions Quest family night will be held on November 4th, at 6 pm. It will be a virtual presentation. All Royal Valley Families welcome! Please register for this event by completing the form linked here. https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
There will be a blood drive held for Royal Valley High School students, staff and the community on Thursday, November 5. It will be from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm in the RVHS Gym commons, 101 East 1st Street, in Hoyt. Book your appointment today at https://donate.savealifenow.or... and the group code is TPIR. For additional information contact Emily Jennings at (785)... READ MORE >
The Royal Valley Elementary School had fire safety week from October 6th-9th. The kids got to go through an obstacle course, make up a plan of what to do if there was a fire, spray the fire hose, and more. Ryker said, "It was good! We got to do an obstacle course and learn how to be safe when there is a fire."Nevaeh added, "I learned how to escape a fire and where... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, December 1, at 5:30 pm, all Kindergarteners and parents can come to the elementary school for games and snacks as part of their family engagement night. More information will be sent home with the students as the event date nears. READ MORE >
2nd Grade Family Engagement night will be Wednesday, March 3, 2021 @ 5:30pm. All second graders and their parents are invited to attend. There will be snacks and activities. More info will come out later. The 2nd Grade Family Engagement event is not on the paper calendar, so please add it to your calendar. READ MORE >
RVES PTO Donuts with Dad has been cancelled. It was scheduled for Friday, November 20. READ MORE >
The Fishing Club is having a family tournament on November 14, 2020 (1-3PM). Family and community members of all ages are welcome. No fishing license required. Prizes to the top 3 teams. Registration fees are $10 per person. Bring your money to the tournament. All proceeds go to the RVHS Fishing Club. Drinks and baits are provided. Two members per team with a... READ MORE >
Click the link to view the meeting minutes from October 12.BOE October 12 READ MORE >
RVHS Counselor Mrs. Wick and RV Social Worker Mrs. Bausch debuted a self-care presentation to Mrs. Litherland's nutrition and wellness students today. Self-care will be one of the topics discussed at the #RVTalks Mental Health Matters conference on November 10. Most of the conference will be online, but there will be one guest speaker presenting face-to-face in the... READ MORE >
The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) made their much-anticipated announcement about which clubs were awarded their "Be the Spark" grant money late this summer. The KAY state sponsor, Cheryl Gleason, broadcast from the Kansas State High School Activities Association office, along with members of KAYAN (Kansas Association for Youth Alumni Network). Governor Kelly... READ MORE >
Students in MakerSpace are learning to code this week using Ozobots. READ MORE >
There will be a Trick or Treat on the Square in Holton on Friday, October 30th. It will go from 3:30 to 5:00pm. The start is at Hotel Josephine and then follow the walking arrows West to Casey's, South to Jackson County Museum, East to the Holton Post Office, North to the City Hall, and East to the Catholic Church. You are not required to enter the business. They... READ MORE >
Our Senior of the Month for October is Lilly Rooks. During high school she has participated in volleyball, golf, Soundsations, KAYs, Student Council, Drumline, and National Honor Society. She has a perfect 4.0 GPA through high school and is ranked first in her class. She will be attending Florida Gulf Coast University and majoring in environmental engineering. She... READ MORE >
October 19 - 23 is Bus Safety Week as part of the overall bus safety in the month of October.Royal Valley bus drivers would love to receive a note from their riders thanking them for delivering them safely to and from school every day! The drivers have to remember multiple routes and stops every day, and it's stressful.Please thank them for all their hard work! READ MORE >
Royal Valley got a handful of new teachers this year! Marizona Chapman is one of them. Mrs. Chapman reflected on teaching at Royal Valley: "I am loving being a teacher at Royal Valley! I earned my degree 3 years ago and waited for an available position here. There’s really no where else I’d rather be! "I grew up attending Royal Valley and also was a substitute... READ MORE >
RV Boosters are selling yard signs! Signs include all fall sports, cheer, dance and a few generic ones. Click on the link below to order: http://www.lastingimpressionsofks.com/royal_valley_booster_club READ MORE >
The JCMA 2020 Jackson County Christmas Store Applications are due no later than November 16, 2020. Mail or drop off the completed application to the First Baptist Church, 404 Juniper Dr., Holton KS 66436 or drop it off at the Holton Post Office. The link for the application: https://5il.co/lg2m READ MORE >
The RVHS art classes are painting activities on the RVES play ground pavement since the elementary students have to social distance at recess. While they are outside, one elementary class is on the grass, one is on the pavement and the other is on the equipment. READ MORE >
In the ongoing efforts to protect the health and wellness of our patrons and keeping with our "Guide To Reopening Schools," we have decided to cancel the Thanksgiving Senior Citizen Luncheon. Hopefully we will be able to host the Easter luncheon in the spring. READ MORE >
Goals Provide safe environment for local pollinators to feed and reproduce Educate public on the importance of native plants and native pollinators Spread awareness about threats to native species and ways that we can help Provide a hands-on experience for students to work with native plants and pollinators Engage students in real-world,... READ MORE >
What: Screening for possible delays in developmental areas including: walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning Who: All children ages 3 to 5 years of age who live in the Royal Valley School District #337 area When: Appointments will be made on an individual basis Where: Royal Valley Early Children Center, 15380 "K" Road Mayetta Please contact one of... READ MORE >
On Sunday, November 8, and Sunday, November 15, there will be a junior basketball academy. It will be held in the Royal Valley High School gym. K-3rd grades will be from 2-3 pm and 4th-6th graders are from 3-4pm. If you have any questions feel free to contact Couch Boucher at boucherd@rv337.org or 785-986-6251. More information will be sent home with students. READ MORE >
The ACT tests will be on September 12th, 13th, 19th, October 10th, 17th, 24th, 25th, December 12th, February 6th, April 17th, June 12th, and July 17th. All juniors can take the ACT on Tuesday, February 23rd and the Work keys will be on Wednesday, February 24th. See Mrs. Wick for more information. READ MORE >
USD 337 parents and students can find all Covid-19 related items on the district website. Click on the Covid-19 Information link found on the front page of the website circled in the picture. Once there, scroll down to find the link to daily log sheets, breakfast and lunch request forms and much more. READ MORE >
The USD 337 Royal Valley transportation number to call is 785-966-2184, and the transportation email address is rvtransportation@rv337.org Click here for the 2020-2021 transportation handbook. READ MORE >
Royal Valley will be offering Chromebook insurance again this year through Worth Avenue. Participation in this insurance program is optional for parents. Please click on the link below for details.https://5il.co/igth READ MORE >
Hi, Everyone! I received some great resources that I would like to share with all of you. KSDE created a document that will help you make post-secondary decisions. It includes information about all of the Kansas universities, community colleges, tech schools, transfer credit information, financial aid information, and also scholarship information. Click here for... READ MORE >
Members of the Class of 2021 who are interesting in applying to attend Washburn University have an opportunity right now. You can apply for free right now. Washburn is waiving the application fee. Click here to apply! READ MORE >
USD 337 Royal Valley has purchased online resources from Mackin for students and staff to utilize immediately. At the bottom of the Royal Valley website homepage is the MackinVia logo. Clicking on that link will take RV students and staff directly to the MackinVia site where they can log in using their Google email and password. Some materials on the MackinVia... READ MORE >
The Kansas State Department of Education created a college admission resource page. It has a lot of great information that seniors will want to check out! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Wick at wicka@rv337.orgLink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UbIxkS9dhZBd1lXpvB1MoZwLBlAGPty5/view?usp=sharing READ MORE >
Below is a list of recently updated scholarships from Mrs. Wick for Seniors. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/560770/Scholarship_List_-_Spring_2020.pdf READ MORE >
Royal Valley uses Worth Avenue Group as an option for Chromebook insurance. The company has opened up registration for the new semester until January 24th. For information please go to this website, https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/rv337 READ MORE >
FreeState Electric Cooperative invests in our youth with opportunities that are designed to reflect the realities of our society and its preference for dynamic, personal interactions. FreeState sponsors statewide programs to build leadership characteristics that will benefit area youth. These opportunities build self-awareness, friendships, career goals, and... READ MORE >
What? Screening for possible delays in development areas including: walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning. Who? All children ages 3 to 5 years of age who live in the Royal Valley School District #337 area. When? Appointments will be made on an individual basis. Where? Royal Valley Early Childhood Center, 15380 "K" Road, Mayetta Please contact one of... READ MORE >
We are enrolling families with children from birth to preschool are in our Parents ad Teachers program. This program is free to all families that live in the Royal Valley school district. A research based curriculum is used that involves activities in each age range in all areas of development. The brain makes more connections during the first years of life than at... READ MORE >
Below are two links listed that will take you to the "Royal Valley USD 337, KS" page in the applications store. You can download the RV app on your phone or tablet for easy access to our web content! Apple: https://apple.co/2MXtoF3Android: http://bit.ly/2N2llXX READ MORE >