State Board and KSDE issue statement in response to the President’s order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education
TOPEKA - The Kansas State Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education acknowledge the President’s decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. While we await Congress’ response, we will be reviewing the order over the next several days to ascertain the potential immediate and long-term impact on Kansas students, educators, and families.
Education is a state issue, and the State Board has constitutional authority over education. We appreciate the federal government recognizing that role.
For decades, federal support has played a critical role in ensuring equitable access to education, particularly for students with disabilities, those from low-income families, and rural communities. While we have received assurances that funding will not be affected, we do not know yet what impact the elimination of federal oversight will have for programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and the Higher Education Act (HEA). The administration has said there will be no programmatic disruption.
As we navigate this unprecedented transition, the State Board and KSDE remain committed to continue working with federal and state leaders, school districts, and community partners to protect educational opportunities for all students. We will clarify funding sources, policy implications, and legal obligations while maintaining close communication with schools to ensure a smooth transition with minimal classroom disruptions statewide.
We are grateful for the technical assistance that we have received from the U.S. Department of Education throughout the years.
The State Board and KSDE remain steadfast in its responsibility to support Kansas educators and students during this time of uncertainty.
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Welcome back Huskies!! Here is our weekly agenda... this is the least active 2 week stretch we have from here until the end of school. The kids will be busy decorating for prom which is NEXT SATURDAY APRIL 5th. As always let me know if you have any questions! Have a great first week back!
You are invited to our early childhood developmental screening that is on Thursday, April 3rd. In the Northern Valley Elementary School. This screening is for any child from ages 0-5, this is an opportunity to have questioned answered in areas such as speech, academics, motor skills and social-emotional skills. This is also a chance to talk to talk about our new changes to our preschool program that will start in August, allowing all-day preschool option for our 4-year-old session. To attend the screening, please contact Kenzi Sheley the elementary school secretary to set up an appointment. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Gebhard.
The 8th grade class traveled to Beloit, KS, to tour FHSU Tech North Central. The students toured 11 programs including nursing, diesel mechanics, automotive collision, powersports, and electrical. We ended the day eating lunch on campus.
Back- to- back State Cheer Champions! Way to go Northern Valley team! Parents and close friends were able to present the team with their State Championship Rings! Team picture from left to right is Jaycee Gebhard, Haley Hansen, Landry Gebhard, Jordyn Cox, Haedyn Cox, Delaney Sides, and mascot Gavin Thalheim. The senior girls (Haley, Landry and Delaney) presented Coach Becky Delimont with flowers as their appreciation! Great job team! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NW-DVCp5Iw
Spring Pictures are coming up! Pictures will be on Thursday April 10th.
TREGO POWERLIFTING INVITATIONAL - 2025
The Northern Valley Huskies powerlifters competed in their second meet of the season in Wakeeney, KS, on March 8. The team consisted of two juniors; Owen Hammond, Maverick Rogers, and two freshmen; Lucas Hansen, and Andrea Meraz. Plus myself, Ross Cole, and team manager Landry Gebhard. There was a total of 69 girl lifters, and 184 boy lifters, that makes a total of 253 athletes. It was packed!!
Other than the Bench, Squat, Clean, and Overall records that the Trego powerlifting meet took, they also kept RATIO. Which calculates how much weight you lift divided by your body weight. Owen Hammond ranked 59th out of 184 boys in ratio, as he lifted 4.268 times his body weight! Lucas Hansen came in 93rd with 3.818 times his body weight, and Maverick Rogers in 125th as he lifted 3.402 times his body weight.
Owen Hammond got a personal record in the bench, as he pressed 190 pounds. Maverick Rogers made a 20-pound improvement on his hang clean as he lifted 125 pounds for a personal record. He also bench pressed 105 lbs for personal best, but the lift didn’t count because of foot movement. Andrea Meraz tied her personal best with a 100-pound hang clean. Lucas Hansen had a great day, matching his personal best in the bench and clean. Lucas did not fail a lift all day, which means he has room for improvement!
On a side note, Trevor and Gary Hammond became the first Northern Valley Powerlifting spectators as they came to watch the athletes compete!
I was very happy with the Husky athletes that showed up and came to compete at Wakeeney on Saturday. These athletes have all worked hard in the weight room improving their strength, technique, and attitude towards lifting. There are currently 28 students in high school P.E. classes, but powerlifting isn’t a very popular sport to attend yet, so I am pleased with the students that do attend.
BOYS - Bench, Squat, Clean - Overall
Owen Hammond (165 weight class) 190 lbs, 315 lbs (5th), 195 lbs - 700 lbs
Maverick Rogers (123 weight class) 95 lbs, 195 lbs (5th), 125 lbs (6th) - 415 lbs (5th)
Lucas Hansen (148 weight class) 160 lbs, 255 lbs, 155 lbs - 565 lbs
Andrea Meraz (140 weight class) 90 lbs, 0 lbs, 100 lbs - 190 lbs
BOYS TEAM RESULTS
1. Dighton - 187 points
2. Wichita County - 113 points
3. Central Plains - 112 points
4. Lincoln - 105 points
5. Concordia - 94 points
6. Greeley County - 68 points
7. Rawlins County - 65 points
8. Trego - 65 points
9. Goodland - 60 points
10. Rock Hills - 60 points
11. Victoria - 58 points
12. Thunder Ridge - 51 points
13. Stockton - 49 points
14. Cimarron - 46 points
15. Oberlin - 40 points
16. Meade - 36 points
17. Larned - 35 points
18. Quinter - 34 points
19. Colby - 26 points
20. Hoxie - 26 points
21. Great Bend - 22 points
22. Oakley - 22 points
23. Deerfield - 16 points
24. Hill City - 16 points
25. Plainville - 14 points
26. Northern Valley - 7 points
27. Halstead - 7 points
28. SWH - 1 point
29. St. John’s-Beloit - 0 points
30. Satanta - 0 points
31. Cheylin - 0 points
32. Wallace County - 0 points
33. Otis-Bison - 0 points
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
1. Dighton - 203 points
2. Lincoln - 110 points
3. Otis-Bison - 106 points
4. Thunder Ridge - 101 points
5. Larned - 93 points
6. SWH - 69 points
7. Central Plains - 63 points
8. St. John’s-Beloit - 58 points
9. Colby - 38 points
10. Oakley - 38 points
11. Trego - 35 points
12. Greeley County - 34 points
13. Concordia - 34 points
14. Rawlins County - 30 points
15. Oberlin - 23 points
16. Hoxie - 11 points
17. Cheylin - 7 points
18. Stockton - 6 points
19. Plainville - 6 points
20. Meade - 4 points
21. Goodland - 2 points
22. Northern Valley - 0 points
23. Deerfield - 0 points
24. Satanta - 0 points
25. Rock Hills - 0 points
26. La Crosse - 0 points
Hey guys!! Last week before spring break!! Have a great week and enjoy this amazing weather!
The 6th grade has been working on creating castle models!
EARLY DISMISSAL - Northern Valley Schools will DISMISS @ 1:00 PM today DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST.
NO AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL
Northern Valley High School is pleased to announce the selection of Owen Hammond, Ayden Keith, Maverick Rogers, and Gavin Thalheim for membership in the Northern Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society. You are cordially invited to attend the Official Induction Ceremony to be held in the Northern Valley High School Auditorium
on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Hey Huskies!! Here is our Weekly Agenda!! We are pretty busy these last two weeks before Spring Break!! Thank goodness for better weather! Have a great week!
Coach Lewis is asking for your help! He is working on building stat records for the NV High School Girls Basketball team but is missing many years' worth of data. If anyone has stat reports (maybe handed out at awards banquet) and would be willing to send or bring a copy to the school, it would be appreciated. Please do not put any stats in the comments we are asking for a physical copy only. Thanks in advance. Go Huskies. 💚🏀
Hey guys!! Here is our weekly agenda. Reminder, when attending post-season games none of the regular season passes work. All students, staff and community members will need to pay to get into the games Monday and Tuesday Night. KSHSAA post-season amounts are $8 for Adults and $6 for students. Have a great week Huskies!
TWO HOUR LATE START - tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. NO morning Preschool - YES afternoon preschool
Basketball and Dance team pictures will be available for purchase during the games on Saturday. $1 each Go Huskies!
A Team WKLL Tournament
The Junior Huskies boys A team fell, 14-26, to Heartland Christian on Friday in the WKLL tournament.
Colt Rogers was the leading scorer for the Huskies A with six points. Aaron Horacek collected seven boards to lead Northern Valley on the glass. Also contributing in scoring for the Huskies were Bryson Wilder (4 points) and Aaron Horacek (4 points).
A team final season record: 1-11
B Team WKLL Tournament Game 1
The Northern Valley JH Huskies B team fell To Grinnell/Wheatland 17-50 in the first round of the WKLL Tournament on Saturday.
Cruz Van Patten led the Huskies in scoring with seven points. Asher Van Patten led the team with five blocks. Jaden Johns collected eight boards to lead Northern Valley on the glass. Jaden Johns (6 points), Asher Van Patten (2 points), and Victor Alvarez-Santos (2 points) all contributed in scoring as well.
B Team WKLL Tournament Game 2
The Huskies B team fell, 7-14, to Logan/Palco on Saturday in the 3rd-4th place game of the WKLL Tournament.
Westyn Lowry scored four points to lead the Huskies. Jaden Johns led the team on the boards with eight rebounds. Cruz Van Patten added 6 steals for the Huskies. Additional scorers for Northern Valley included Jaden Johns (2 points) and Cruz Van Patten (1 point).
B team final season record: 2-9
Comments from Coach Boehler:
In the A team tournament on Friday, we had a hard time making shots. We ran our offense relatively well and found decent looks most of the time, just were unable to shoot a good percentage. We started in a zone defense because I wanted to stay out of foul trouble with only having 6 players, and the Crusaders were able to make some outside shots. We switched to man defense later in the game and were able to force a few turnovers but in the end it was not enough.
The B team played two games on Saturday against Wheatland/Grinnell and Logan/Palco. We played with only 5 players on Saturday, so that was a challenge for us. Against Wheatland/Grinnell we started very slow, turning the ball over too much and not matching the other team's intensity level. Playing a morning game after an almost 2 hour trip to get to Brewster was probably a factor in that one. In game 2 against Logan/Paco we played defense very well for most of the game, we just could not make shots and struggled to rebound at times. We started to press late in the game and started forcing turnovers, but still struggled to create offense.
Despite not having a lot of success this season, I am proud of this group of boys because the effort was usually great and we refused to give in and check out despite a lot of losses. They have all become better basketball players and I have definitely grown as a coach.
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Western KS Liberty League Tournament
Vs. Heartland Christian at the Colby Event Center
February 13.,2025
NV A-Team Girls (1 – 11)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 4 7 10
Heartland Christian 4 13 17 24
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 4
Kaylee Miller – 4
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The A-team girls were excited to start their WKLL Tournament at the Colby Event Center. We had the play-in game against the Heartland Christian Crusaders losing 10-24. We were not able to match the intensity of our opponent, and we struggled to shut down their best player. This was not the ending we had hoped for, and the girls know there are things they could have done better. Cambrie Sproul and Kaylee Miller led the team with four points each and Annika McKinney led in rebounds with 6.
Overall, we ended the season with a 1-11 record. This was a young team that came to practice every day with the attitude of getting better but struggled to implement numerous things on the court. We are only losing one eighth grader next year so we will play with many of the same girls. I am excited to see this group grow as a team and anticipate more success next year.
TWO - HOUR LATE START tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th.
NO MORNING preschool
YES AFTERNOON preschool
NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18th.
Be safe, stay warm, and help your neighbor.