These Hawkeyes were caught SOARing! The weekly S.O.A.R. award is given to elementary students who display the following positive behaviors:
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
August 31st - September 4th Winners: Remi, Willa, Ava, Amelia, and Skylar
“Remi has been a wonderful role model during our first two weeks of Kindergarten! She consistently follows directions and classroom expectations in all areas. She is kind, hardworking, and always gives her best effort. Keep SOARing, Remi!” - Mrs. Nielsen (Kindergarten)
“Willa soars because she stays safe following classroom, school, and bus expectations. Willa stays on task in class and during group and partner work, and she achieves by doing her best work. Willa is also very respectful and earned a compliment from Mrs. Blum about her behavior this week while I was away from class. Congratulations Willa!!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Ava does an excellent job of representing SOAR expectations! I can always rely on Ava to work hard and follow directions! Ava is a kind friend to have in class. Way to go, Ava!” - Mrs. Parsons (2nd grade)
“Amelia has done an awesome job learning all the new rules and routines in 3rd grade! She works quietly and very hard on all her tasks. Well done Amelia!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Skylar does a great job helping whenever it is needed. She is willing to go the extra mile for teachers and other peers!”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
August 31st - September 4th Winners: Remi, Willa, Ava, Amelia, and Skylar
“Remi has been a wonderful role model during our first two weeks of Kindergarten! She consistently follows directions and classroom expectations in all areas. She is kind, hardworking, and always gives her best effort. Keep SOARing, Remi!” - Mrs. Nielsen (Kindergarten)
“Willa soars because she stays safe following classroom, school, and bus expectations. Willa stays on task in class and during group and partner work, and she achieves by doing her best work. Willa is also very respectful and earned a compliment from Mrs. Blum about her behavior this week while I was away from class. Congratulations Willa!!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Ava does an excellent job of representing SOAR expectations! I can always rely on Ava to work hard and follow directions! Ava is a kind friend to have in class. Way to go, Ava!” - Mrs. Parsons (2nd grade)
“Amelia has done an awesome job learning all the new rules and routines in 3rd grade! She works quietly and very hard on all her tasks. Well done Amelia!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Skylar does a great job helping whenever it is needed. She is willing to go the extra mile for teachers and other peers!”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
Due to the heat the Football game vs Logan in Missouri Valley this evening has been moved to an 8pm kickoff time. Those participating in the first responders/Veterans Recognition Flag unfolding need to report at 7:15 to the field to get instructions on how the unfolding will go.
WH students will need to bring their Gingerich student pass to get in free to the game. If you don't have a card you need to check into the ticket counter.
HAWKEYE PRIDE
Interested in Streaming the MV/WH events this year on Hudl? If so, refer to the following post.
Hawkeye Community,
We want to take a moment to explain an upcoming change regarding how our and WIC athletic events are streamed online.
For the past few years, we have been fortunate to provide live streaming of our home athletic events at no cost to our viewers. We know that families, grandparents, alumni, and community members have appreciated having the ability to watch our students compete when they could not attend in person. Beginning this school year, there will be a charge associated with watching our athletic events online.
So, why the change?
The reality is that there are significant costs associated with providing athletic events, whether you are watching them from the stands or watching from home.
When you attend an event in person, our community is accustomed to paying an admission fee. Those admission dollars help offset the many expenses associated with hosting athletic contests, including officials, coaches, event personnel, facilities, equipment, and other costs necessary to provide these opportunities for our students.
Online streaming has also become an important part of how our community follows Big Reds and Lady Reds activities. However, providing a quality streaming experience requires equipment, technology, subscriptions, internet services, and personnel. As those costs continue to increase, it is no longer sustainable for the district to absorb the entire expense of providing streaming at no cost to viewers.
This is not a decision we made simply to generate additional revenue.
It is a decision being made to help offset the growing costs of providing the service and to allow us to continue offering our community the opportunity to watch our students compete from wherever they may be.
We understand that this is a change, particularly for those who have become accustomed to watching our events online for free. We also understand that some families and community members may not be able to attend every event in person, which is why we value the ability to provide a streaming option.
Our goal is to continue offering quality, accessible coverage of Big Reds and Lady Reds activities while being responsible stewards of district resources.
The Western Iowa Conference will also be utilizing a conference streaming pass for the 2026-27 school year. The WIC information lists a $20 conference pass for all 2026-27 WIC events, as well as a $7 individual game/match option.
We appreciate your understanding as we make this transition. Whether you purchase a ticket and cheer from the stands or tune in from home, your support matters to our students and our programs.
Thank you for continuing to support our Big Reds and Lady Reds and for helping us provide opportunities for our students to compete, grow, and represent our school and community with pride.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gochenour
Big Reds Pride!
Hawkeye Community,
We want to take a moment to explain an upcoming change regarding how our and WIC athletic events are streamed online.
For the past few years, we have been fortunate to provide live streaming of our home athletic events at no cost to our viewers. We know that families, grandparents, alumni, and community members have appreciated having the ability to watch our students compete when they could not attend in person. Beginning this school year, there will be a charge associated with watching our athletic events online.
So, why the change?
The reality is that there are significant costs associated with providing athletic events, whether you are watching them from the stands or watching from home.
When you attend an event in person, our community is accustomed to paying an admission fee. Those admission dollars help offset the many expenses associated with hosting athletic contests, including officials, coaches, event personnel, facilities, equipment, and other costs necessary to provide these opportunities for our students.
Online streaming has also become an important part of how our community follows Big Reds and Lady Reds activities. However, providing a quality streaming experience requires equipment, technology, subscriptions, internet services, and personnel. As those costs continue to increase, it is no longer sustainable for the district to absorb the entire expense of providing streaming at no cost to viewers.
This is not a decision we made simply to generate additional revenue.
It is a decision being made to help offset the growing costs of providing the service and to allow us to continue offering our community the opportunity to watch our students compete from wherever they may be.
We understand that this is a change, particularly for those who have become accustomed to watching our events online for free. We also understand that some families and community members may not be able to attend every event in person, which is why we value the ability to provide a streaming option.
Our goal is to continue offering quality, accessible coverage of Big Reds and Lady Reds activities while being responsible stewards of district resources.
The Western Iowa Conference will also be utilizing a conference streaming pass for the 2026-27 school year. The WIC information lists a $20 conference pass for all 2026-27 WIC events, as well as a $7 individual game/match option.
We appreciate your understanding as we make this transition. Whether you purchase a ticket and cheer from the stands or tune in from home, your support matters to our students and our programs.
Thank you for continuing to support our Big Reds and Lady Reds and for helping us provide opportunities for our students to compete, grow, and represent our school and community with pride.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gochenour
Big Reds Pride!
The time has come for a new year!!
West Harrison has an opening for a Substitute Para position!!
West Harrison is in need of some custodial help!!
West Harrison is in need of some transportation help!!
2026 Fall High School Athletic Information
(signups and information for Junior High will begin when school starts, JH XC kids may begin with the High School listed below)
-HS FOOTBALL
Camp begins the week of August 3rd (6pm-8:30pm)
Official Practice begins on August 10th.
Coach Stevenson will depart with the WH van from the WH parking lot at 5:15pm sharp each day.
Email astevenson@westharrison.school with any questions related to this sport.
-JH/HS CROSS COUNTRY
Camp will run August 3rd, 4th and 5th (7am)
Amy Michalik will be transporting this group from the WH parking lot at 6:30am sharp each of these days.
Official Practice begins August 10th (7am)
Julius Michalik will be transporting this week and will return the XC kids when volleyball is completed each day. They also start at 7am but will most likely go longer for practice. XC kids are to remain in the HS commons after practice to be taken back to Mondamin when VB finishes.
Email Troy Maasen (AD) tmaasen@westharrison.school with any questions pertaining to this sport.
-HS Volleyball
Official Practice begins August 10th. (7am-10am)
Coach Julius Michalik will be transporting this group with the HS XC group and depart at 6:30am sharp.
Email Julius Michalik jmichalik@westharrison.school with any questions pertaining to this sport.
Parents/Athletes please see the post regarding Athletic signup and registration and have this taken care of ASAP so your child is able to participate at the beginning of the season. Athletes without this taken care of are expected to attend practice for the mental preparation but will be unable to participate physically until completed.
The West Harrison Community is looking forward to watching our students in action this fall!
Hawkeye Pride
(signups and information for Junior High will begin when school starts, JH XC kids may begin with the High School listed below)
-HS FOOTBALL
Camp begins the week of August 3rd (6pm-8:30pm)
Official Practice begins on August 10th.
Coach Stevenson will depart with the WH van from the WH parking lot at 5:15pm sharp each day.
Email astevenson@westharrison.school with any questions related to this sport.
-JH/HS CROSS COUNTRY
Camp will run August 3rd, 4th and 5th (7am)
Amy Michalik will be transporting this group from the WH parking lot at 6:30am sharp each of these days.
Official Practice begins August 10th (7am)
Julius Michalik will be transporting this week and will return the XC kids when volleyball is completed each day. They also start at 7am but will most likely go longer for practice. XC kids are to remain in the HS commons after practice to be taken back to Mondamin when VB finishes.
Email Troy Maasen (AD) tmaasen@westharrison.school with any questions pertaining to this sport.
-HS Volleyball
Official Practice begins August 10th. (7am-10am)
Coach Julius Michalik will be transporting this group with the HS XC group and depart at 6:30am sharp.
Email Julius Michalik jmichalik@westharrison.school with any questions pertaining to this sport.
Parents/Athletes please see the post regarding Athletic signup and registration and have this taken care of ASAP so your child is able to participate at the beginning of the season. Athletes without this taken care of are expected to attend practice for the mental preparation but will be unable to participate physically until completed.
The West Harrison Community is looking forward to watching our students in action this fall!
Hawkeye Pride
2026 Youth Volleyball Camp
Camp for MV and WH Youth Volleyball athletes is coming up!
Don't miss out on this great experience and come enjoy the fun :)
Camp for MV and WH Youth Volleyball athletes is coming up!
Don't miss out on this great experience and come enjoy the fun :)
Athletic Registration 2026/27!
Registration for 2026-2027 school activities is now open. If your student plans to participate in athletics during the upcoming school year please complete their activity registration as soon as possible.
You can register by visiting: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/missourivalley
Please be sure to complete all required forms and information before the start of your student's season. Completing registration early helps ensure your student is eligible to participate on the first day of practice.
If you have any questions regarding activity registration, please don't hesitate to contact Jenn Kelly, jkelly@movalleycsd.org. She can also be reached in the high school office at (712) 642-2706 ext. 1 .
Registration for 2026-2027 school activities is now open. If your student plans to participate in athletics during the upcoming school year please complete their activity registration as soon as possible.
You can register by visiting: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/missourivalley
Please be sure to complete all required forms and information before the start of your student's season. Completing registration early helps ensure your student is eligible to participate on the first day of practice.
If you have any questions regarding activity registration, please don't hesitate to contact Jenn Kelly, jkelly@movalleycsd.org. She can also be reached in the high school office at (712) 642-2706 ext. 1 .
8th Grade Participation in High School Athletics:
The Iowa Legislature recently enacted House File 2591 (HF2591), which allows 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics under certain circumstances. There are many questions surrounding what this new law means for schools and student-athletes. As we work through the implementation process, we are reviewing the legislation, utilizing guidance from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) and the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), and developing local procedures that support our student-athletes while maintaining the integrity of our athletic programs. While Missouri Valley Community School District will not implement a blanket policy that automatically places all 8th grade students at the high school level, we recognize that there may be situations where participation at the high school level is appropriate. Potential opportunities for 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The process starts with a recommendation from the respective head varsity coach followed by a review from the Activities Directors and finishes with a meeting with the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) before a final decision is made. Thank you for your patience as we develop our local procedures. Our goal is to make informed decisions that prioritize student well-being as well as provide appropriate opportunities for all students.
The Iowa Legislature recently enacted House File 2591 (HF2591), which allows 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics under certain circumstances. There are many questions surrounding what this new law means for schools and student-athletes. As we work through the implementation process, we are reviewing the legislation, utilizing guidance from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) and the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), and developing local procedures that support our student-athletes while maintaining the integrity of our athletic programs. While Missouri Valley Community School District will not implement a blanket policy that automatically places all 8th grade students at the high school level, we recognize that there may be situations where participation at the high school level is appropriate. Potential opportunities for 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The process starts with a recommendation from the respective head varsity coach followed by a review from the Activities Directors and finishes with a meeting with the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) before a final decision is made. Thank you for your patience as we develop our local procedures. Our goal is to make informed decisions that prioritize student well-being as well as provide appropriate opportunities for all students.
Military Appreciation Night 2026
Missouri Valley Community Schools is proud to host Military Appreciation Night during our home football game against Logan-Magnolia on Friday, September 4.
As part of our pregame ceremony, we are inviting local veterans and active-duty military members from Missouri Valley, West Harrison and Logan-Magnolia to help us honor our country by holding a large American flag donated by Woodmen Life on the field during the playing of the National Anthem.
This is a special opportunity for our communities to come together and recognize the men and women who have faithfully served our nation. We would be honored to have you join us as we pay tribute to your service and sacrifice.
If you are a veteran, active-duty service member, or family member of deployed service members and would be willing to participate in this meaningful ceremony, please contact the Activity Director from your school by August 21, 2026.
Missouri Valley School District Athletic Director Megan West:
mwest@movalleycsd.org
West Harrison School District Athletic Director Troy Maasen:
tmaasen@w-harrison.k12.ia.us
Logan-Magnolia School District Athletic Director Levi Ettleman:
lettleman@lomaschools.org
We plan to have a practice run at 5:30 PM on Friday, September 4 to ensure we know how to unfold and fold the flag during the ceremony.
Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your commitment to our nation.
Missouri Valley Community Schools is proud to host Military Appreciation Night during our home football game against Logan-Magnolia on Friday, September 4.
As part of our pregame ceremony, we are inviting local veterans and active-duty military members from Missouri Valley, West Harrison and Logan-Magnolia to help us honor our country by holding a large American flag donated by Woodmen Life on the field during the playing of the National Anthem.
This is a special opportunity for our communities to come together and recognize the men and women who have faithfully served our nation. We would be honored to have you join us as we pay tribute to your service and sacrifice.
If you are a veteran, active-duty service member, or family member of deployed service members and would be willing to participate in this meaningful ceremony, please contact the Activity Director from your school by August 21, 2026.
Missouri Valley School District Athletic Director Megan West:
mwest@movalleycsd.org
West Harrison School District Athletic Director Troy Maasen:
tmaasen@w-harrison.k12.ia.us
Logan-Magnolia School District Athletic Director Levi Ettleman:
lettleman@lomaschools.org
We plan to have a practice run at 5:30 PM on Friday, September 4 to ensure we know how to unfold and fold the flag during the ceremony.
Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your commitment to our nation.
Please see the Information Letter for Free Milk Meal Applications
Here is some new information regarding the 2026-2027 school year meal prices and changes.
There will not be Junior High Weights on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday June 14th this week.
Junior High Football will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:15 this week. Junior High Basketball will be at the ALC this week due to gym floor refinishing at the High School and we will meet from 11:30-12:30 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Junior High Football will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:15 this week. Junior High Basketball will be at the ALC this week due to gym floor refinishing at the High School and we will meet from 11:30-12:30 on Tuesday and Thursday.
The Regional Softball Game in Missouri Valley this evening will be played at 5pm.
There will not be any Junior High Weight Training on Wednesday, July 8th at 9am.
There will not be any Junior High Football or Basketball at Missouri Valley next week, Tuesday June 23rd and Thursday June 25th. There will be Junior High Weights going on as normal next week. Junior High Football and Basketball will resume on Tuesday June 30th.
West Harrison Athletes:
If any student athletes in grades 7-12 want to ride in the heritage day parade on a float on June 13th please email Mr. Maasen for details. Hope to see you there!
tmaasen@w-harrison.k12.ia.us
If any student athletes in grades 7-12 want to ride in the heritage day parade on a float on June 13th please email Mr. Maasen for details. Hope to see you there!
tmaasen@w-harrison.k12.ia.us
Junior High Football open field (10-10:45am) and Junior High Basketball open gym (10:45-11:30) will begin in Missouri Valley starting this Thursday, June 4th. This will run each Tuesday and Thursday into mid July.