April menus
WVHS testing schedule
DES celebrated all non-certified staff this morning with breakfast for National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
DES testing spirit days
As the Water Valley Archery team gets ready for their last match before the State Competition, the archers and coaches would like to send a shout for the donations made to them this year. The Crawford family donated a target, that was Jake's. We have made good use of it during practices and matches. We would also like to thank the Webb family for donating this food warmer and hot dog cooker which allowed us to sell hot food at our home matches. We greatly appreciate the parents who sent us supplies and worked in the concession stand. It has been a successful season for us. Thanks for the support!
Happy Birthday
The Water Valley High School Band attended their concert evaluations today at Oxford High School. They received ratings of Excellent in concert performance and sight reading.
4th annual WVHS Art Show and Auction
Early bidding begins April 1, 2025
https://thisisnoteworthy.org/auctions
Ms. Ball's third graders completed a completed a Jennifer Findley text structure activity in class today.
Congratulations to our 8th graders and Sophomores for earning ice cream and cookies for having the highest attendance.
Congratulations to the following: Keep Striving to Get Better Everyday!
Student of the Month:
(High School) Alijah Pegues
(Jr. High) LynnLeighn Barr
Most Improved Student of the month
(High School) Jacob Stacy
(Jr. High) Dekorrius Johnson
Today is Ezmae Moore’s day to shine! She earned her 100th DOJO point for being a good listener, following directions and keeping her body safe. She was rewarded with lunch from Sonic.
Water Valley annual staff students attended the MSPA conference at the School of Journalism at The University of MS. Students were also able to attend a session with WTVA’s Matt Laubhan.
DES students celebrated benchmark growth with a GLO Party today.
Congratulations to Mr. Dean Jones for being selected Teacher of the Month and to Mrs. Sharon Jenkins for Staff of the Month at Water Valley High School.
Deadline for Preschool registration is April 1!
Water Valley School Resource Officers Jaryn Gooch and Chris Pullen, along with the WV Police Department, WV Fire Department, Yalobusha Health Services and Yalobusha County First Responders conducted a training exercise with WVHS students. The exercise was in conjunction with their upcoming prom on Saturday night. Thank you to Lenora Woodard Jakalyn Scott , Miles Buford, Kara Boyles , Jaylon Bridges and Kenley Pullen who actively participated in a simulated drunk driving accident.
The Water Valley archery team hosted their first ever Senior Night yesterday and set new records. Pictured here are seniors Jade Crenshaw, Lexi Kordik, Mallory Tidwell, Lillien White and Heath Wrenn.
Congratulations to the WVHS Archery Team for their second place finish in the North Half competition for 1A and securing a place in the upcoming state competition. The team shot their best score of the season, 3246 with Lillien White shooting a 292 as top female shooter and Robert Webb shooting a 277 as top male shooter. The team is coached by Jackie Egdorf.
JENNA TRUSTY has been named STAR Student for the 2024-2025 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. This year will mark the 60th Anniversary of the STAR program. Our diamond jubilee theme is: THE JOURNEY BEGINS – 1965-2025! The purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students & teachers in Mississippi through its Education Celebration.
The Water Valley High School senior will be listed with the “Class of 2025” STAR Students and STAR Teachers.
Star Students are selected based on academic excellence. Both American College Test scores and scholastic averages are compared to determine the school’s STAR Student, explained Vickie Powell of Jackson, Senior Vice President of Foundations. “The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors,” she said. Each STAR Student is asked to designate a STAR Teacher, the teacher who has made the greatest contribution to the student’s scholastic achievement.
Anna Koshenina was designated as STAR Teacher by Jenna. “I chose Mrs. Koshenina because for the past three years, she has always been my go-to teacher for help. Whether it is helping me with school work, making decisions for the yearbook, or just needing someone to talk to, Mrs. Koshenina has always been in my corner!”
When Mrs. Koshenina was asked what makes Jenna a Star Student, her reply was “Jenna Trusty is a gracious, fun-loving, natural leader. She does a knock-out job of representing Water Valley High School with a positive, proud, and fair voice. I would like to commend Jenna on some of her accomplishments:
One of her roles at Water Valley High School is Valley Views Yearbook editor. This is Jenna’s 3rd year as a member of our yearbook staff and her first year as editor; in addition to graphic design responsibilities, she schedules photo shoots, organizes ad sales trips, and helps to direct/redirect staff members through editing tasks.
As a journalism student, Jenna’s contributions are invaluable. She is a dependable photojournalist, interviewing students and taking photos for our school yearbook, Valley Views. Jenna’s enthusiasm and can-do attitude have motivated our annual staff and journalism students to strive for loftier goals without trepidation.
In addition to Jenna’s accomplishments in my classes, she also writes the weekly column “Inside the Blue and White” for our local newspaper, the North Mississippi Herald. Jenna is cheer captain, president of Interact Club, and president of the Student Council. She has been an active member of BETA club for four years. Jenna is also Water Valley High School's Most Beautiful. Jenna shines in all of these accomplishments and roles. She is a natural STAR!”
Over 600 STAR Students and STAR Teachers will receive recognition at the Education Celebration. The top 20 STAR Students –The ALL-STAR Scholars – will receive scholarships and their STAR Teachers will receive awards provided by the Kelly Gene Cook, Sr. Charitable Foundation. The highlight of the Education Celebration will be the naming of the Mississippi ALL-STAR Scholar for 2024 – 2025 school year, winner of the coveted $24,000 Cook Foundation Scholarship.
