River Valley Community School District - Home of the Wolverines

Over the past couple of weeks we have been celebrating a some of our unbelievable staff! May 3rd was School Lunch Hero Day! It was a day to celebrate our awesome cook's (not pictured is Mrs. Kline). Then we brought out the confetti for our school nurse (Mrs. Reinking) and celebrated School Nurse's Day on May 8th. Last week we spent the week showing appreciation for our Terrific Teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. We are so blessed to have such wonderful and talented people teaching, feeding, and looking after our students. What a crew!

River Valley Activities! WEDNESDAY: Girls Regional Golf @ Storm Lake 10:00AM (subject to change to an earlier tee time depending on weather) Good luck, Myah! State Track Pep Rally's PEP RALLY @ KP 2PM Fire Truck Escort out of town 2:20pm PEP RALLY @ WC 2:35pm PEP RALLY @ RV 3:10pm Thursday & Friday STATE TRACK! Go KP-WC-RV!! State Track Schedule 9am: Beau Long Jump 9:40am: Rachel 3000 11:30am: Lexi Long Jump 12:50pm: Julija 100m 2pm: Boys Shuttle Hurdle FRIDAY: 9am: Beau High Jump 10:40am Beau 110 HH 11am: Girls 4x200 Relay 11:30: Wyatt Discus 12:00pm: Payton 400H 12:40pm: Girls 4x100 Relay SATURDAY: STATE TRACK FINALS 9am: Girls Sprint Medley Relay ALL STATE TRACK INFORMATION click on this link: https://ighsau.org/news/state-track-and-field-tournament-central/ (LIVE STREAM-TICKETS-HEAT SHEETS-STADIUM RESTRICTIONS, PARKING, ETC) ONLINE TICKETS: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ SUNDAY 1:00 River Valley Graduation Congratulations River Valley Class of 2024! We are proud of you!!

Due to the forecast for rain tomorrow, the RV Elementary Field Day has been moved to Thursday, May 16th. Same time and same place.

Today's featured senior is Guardian Pinkerton! His parents are Erin & Quinn Pinkerton. His favorite high school memory is lunch. After high school he is hoping to continue working at Goodwill Industries. Good luck in all you do, Guardian!

GIRLS TRACK CAMP INFORMATION! Track camp will be located at the Kingsley-Pierson track.

KP-WC-RV State Track Apparel!! Orders are due Monday, May 13th at noon. https://kmkapparelcompany.com/collections/kp-wc-rv-state-track-field-apparel.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following track and field events that qualified for the state track and field meet. Here is the final list! GIRLS Long Jump- Lexi Gilbert 100M- Julija Miletic 400M Hurdles- Payton Trapp 3000M- Rachel Putze Sprint Medley Relay- Lexi Gilbert, Julija Miletic, Payton Trapp, Natalie Schlenger 4x2 Relay- Lexi Gilbert, Brooklyn Beelner, Payton Trapp, Natalie Schlenger 4x1 Relay- Lexi Gilbert, Emma King, Rhian Wright, Julija Miletic BOYS High Jump - Beau Goodwin Long Jump - Beau Goodwin 110 High Hurdles - Beau Goodwin Discus - Wyatt Huisinga Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Wyatt Huisinga, Wyatt Fickbohm, Carsen Coulter, Beau Goodwin Way to go KP-WC-RV!

The KP-RV girls' golf team placed 2nd today in the 1A Regional meet in Aurelia today. The Panthers move on to play on Wednesday, May 15 at Lake Creek Country Club in Storm Lake for a State Tournament berth. Way to go ladies!

It is a great day for a picnic! Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers enjoyed their picnic lunch outside today at noon!

CONGRATULATIONS to our automatic STATE QUALIFIERS! Waiting for the official results to see what other events qualify! Way to represent KP-WC-RV💛🖤💙❤️

Last practice for KP-RV JH Track! Congratulations to both the girls and boys on a great season! 🍦🏃‍♀️🏃

Caden Wiig is today's featured Senior! Caden's parents are Tonya & Devon Wiig and his siblings are Ashley & Alexis. His favorite high school memory is having a comeback against MVAO and making the news! In the future, Caden plans on working for Barnhart. Best of luck in all you do, Caden!

State qualifying track meet is today! Best wishes to the KP-WC-RV athletes competing today! MNWW High School in Manson, IA 4pm Field Events/ Running 4:30pm or after ADMISSION: $6 K-Adults ALL TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

Juan Carlos Argueta is today's featured Senior! Carlos is the son of David Argueta & Taten Battles. His siblings are Cindy & Karen. His favorite high school memory is being able to see Jacob Ebert just about every day. In the future, Carlos plans on working for Barnhart Crane & Rigging. Good luck to you, Carlos!

Please be aware that the Elementary Building in Washta currently does not have internet or phone access. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please call the Middle School/High School at 712-372-4656.

Today's featured Senior is Will Huisinga. Will is the son of Ben & Nicole Huisinga and his siblings are Maddi, Wyatt & Keira. His favorite high school memory is going to Indianapolis with the FFA chapter and riding scooters when Mrs Koskovich specifically told us not to. In the future Will is going to continue working at Anfinson Farm Store in Cushing and attend NCC for agriculture. Eventually he wants to farm and raise cattle. Best of luck in all your endeavors, Will!

This Friday night, May 10, will be the Fine Arts/Athletic Awards Banquet. We apologize for the short notice, there was a little mixup on dates so with that being said, we want everyone to make it! In true banquet fashion, the meal will be pot luck style and we need your help. The boosters will be grilling pork loin along with a limited amount of burgers and brats. We ask the following grades/families to bring the rest…. Seniors: drinks Juniors: side dish/salad Sophomores: main dish Freshmen: desserts Any questions please reach out. Meal to start at 6:30 pm followed by awards. We hope everyone can make it to celebrate the accomplishments of all the kids at River Valley! Remember it is not just for sports, all kids are encouraged and welcome to attend along with their families. And please bring a larger amount of food to help feed multiple people. Thank you and see you on Friday!! 🐾❤️🩶

Congratulations to the KP-RV golf team for winning the Western Valley Conference Tournament today!

Cole Thomas is today's featured Senior! Tommy & Taunya Thomas are his parents and he has a brother, Carson. Cole's favorite high school memory is watching Nathan Gotto face planting after leaving the blocks at an indoor track meet. After high school, Cole is planning on attending Buena Vista University and Majoring in Business Administration & Management. Good luck in all you do, Cole!

Jade Wortman is today's featured senior. She is the daughter of Jeff Wortman and Jackie Vennard-Crichton. Her siblings are Jazzmine, Jessi-Ann & Jeremiah Wortman. Her favorite high school memory involved Maddox Wood needing a haircut and Blaine Olson offering to do it. Jade somehow got roped into it. Blaine ended up cutting Maddox's hair down at Copeland in the gazebo. After high school Jade plans on attending WITCC for two years for her gen eds and then transferring to either Wayne or Iowa State where she will continue to get her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Good luck in all you do, Jade!