Come support your favorite Spartans Friday at Winfield. Great Day to be a Spartan!!
3 days ago, Gloria McCall
For all 6-12 band students. I will be at the school from 9-11:00 tomorrow morning if you would like to get your instrument and music to practice for Tuesdays concert. I highly encourage you to take advantage. Thanks -Mr. Shockley
3 days ago, Chris Shockley
Today we would like to shine the Senior Spotlight on Jasmine Hutchison.
3 days ago, Dana Kelly
These two 5th graders are taking home some cash after winning the CQFB farm safety poster contest! Good job girls!
3 days ago, Rachel Lenington
Congratulations to our Cedar Vale students who did an outstanding job in the Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Safety Poster Contest!
Grades K-2: 1st Place – Ava Ferencik 2nd Place – Mallory Gatewood 3rd Place – Laura Mills
Grades 3-5: 1st Place – Emmie McClure 2nd Place – Kamlyn Duncan
Honorable Mention: Georgia Holt, Addi Massey, Elam Pontious, Emry Pontious, Grey Buffalow, Billi Jean Leonard, and Brenton Stout.
We are so proud of our students and their creativity!
3 days ago, Dana Kelly
Cedar Vale Schools, USD 285 Board of Education Meeting Monday May 11, 2026 Cedar Vale School Administrative Meeting Center Agenda: 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Minutes of April 13, 2026 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Claims for April 30th, 2026 6. Communication with Visitors-
7. Information Items- • Teresa Kennedy, Retirement Reception, May 14th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Senior Processional, Saturday, May 16th @ 10 a.m. Board members please arrive by 9:45 a.m. • Lance Rhodd, Retirement Reception, May 21st 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8. Action Items- • Policy GBRGB – approve request • Tuition reimbursement • Add procedure verbiage to agenda • Shop Donation • District House
9. Reports- • Superintendent Report- • Principal Report-
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Statute K.S. A. 75-4319) (Personnel matters of non-elected personnel/consultation with attorney/matters relating to actions adversely or favorably affecting individuals). • Personnel • Certified Contracts • Classified Contracts • Supplementals • Negotiations • Hardship Request
11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF ANY
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
3 days ago, Cedar Vale Schools
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our First FFA Banquet! We are so grateful for all of your support into making everything we do possible! 💙💛💙
4 days ago, Kayla Signer
🎉 Congratulations to Tyler Ross on being elected Student Council President for the upcoming school year!
We look forward to your leadership and the positive impact you will make for our students and school community. 💜💛
4 days ago, Chellbe Ross
A huge thank you to everyone that supported the After Prom- because of your support and kindness we had a great time.
4 days ago, Julie Tracy
This is a message regarding the state cell phone ban. Mrs. Kelly will be available to answer questions about the cell phone ban following the MSHS Academic Awards on 05/12.
4 days ago, Dana Kelly
Today we would like to recognize our Salutatorian, ShyAnn Squires.
4 days ago, Dana Kelly
The Great Pigeon Race 🐦
When Jeff's owner came to get him, he created a simple challenge. After having students split into teams, each team was assigned a pigeon. All five pigeons were released, sent racing home! The stakes? Bragging rights AND an ice cream party!!
Congrats to the winning team:
Jonathan, Devin, Emmett, Talen, John, & Nate!!
Thanks again, Mr. Heiller! We had a great time!
We’ve got a happy ending to share with our school and community! 🐦💜💛
“Jeff” the pigeon has officially been reunited with his owner and is safely back home!
When his owner came to pick him up, he went above and beyond—bringing a few additional birds for our students to meet. Our kids got a hands-on learning experience and even a mini lesson on the fascinating world of homing pigeons—how they navigate, their history, and how Jeff likely ended up a little off course before finding his way to us.
It turned into an unexpected, memorable moment of learning and connection for our students, and we are so grateful!
Thank you to Mr. Shaun Heiller for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. It was a great experience for everyone! 💜
6 days ago, Chellbe Ross
Cedar Vale Elementary and MSHS Student Council members proudly celebrate and thank our incredible teachers for their unwavering dedication and positive impact on our school community. Thank you for all you do to make our school such a great place to learn!
6 days ago, Chellbe Ross
SCBL League Baseball/Softball Tournaments are this week. The Spartan Baseball and Softball teams are seeded as #1. Come support our teams at Dexter at 12:00 on Thursday, May 7th. Then again on Friday, May 8th at Winfield. Good Luck! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
