Promote the Vote Winners were presented with certificates from Michael Watson, Mississippi Secretary of State in Jackson on Friday, March 31.
Bayleigh Jaudon Honorable Mention. 9th-10th Division
Tamia Nellum 3rd, 9th-10th
Jenna Trusty 1st. 9th-10th
Emma Hendricks 1st 11th- 12 th grade division
Elizabeth Corso is their art teacher at Water Valley High School.
Four Blue Devil Powerlifters medaled at state competition today in Jackson.
Braden Buford 2nd
Shaun Campbell 1st
Calvin Alford 3rd
Bubba Sprouse 3rd
Shaun also broke the state record for the 220 pound weight class with a total weight of 1235 pounds. He earned the top designation in powerlifting as one of the Super Twelve lifters in the state.
The powerlifting teams are coached by Vaughn Daniels and Avery Norris.
Seven Lady Devils medaled at the state competition in Jackson on March 31.
Taylor Snider 3rd
Lailah Harris 3rd
Maggie ward 2nd
Cora Story 2nd
Bri Parrish 3rd
Mya Harden 3rd
Markyla Ivy -3rd
The Blue Devil and Lady Devil Powerlifting teams left for Jackson this morning in preparation for competing in the State Tournament tomorrow and Saturday. There are ten (10) Lady Devils and seven (7) Blue Devils vying for a state medal.
DES students who met their 9-weeks AR goal enjoyed some time at the park on this beautiful day
Water Valley School District CARES!
Congratulations to Mrs. Person’s class, Mrs. Briscoe’s, Mrs. Blake’s, and Mrs. Ashmore’s class on winning the AR 9- weeks challenge. These classes enjoyed a slush provided by Sonic.
Mrs. Kim Ayer's, Career Coach at Water Valley High School, scheduled a tour of Delta State's Health Science programs for the Health Science Classes at WVHS. The students were able to tour the registered nurse, speech pathology, biology and chemstry departments for Pre-Med and Health Administration.
Students received free stethoscopes and goodies from the departments and really enjoyed their visit. According to student comments, the faculty was extremely welcoming and prepares students. The students stated they would definitely include Delta State as a college of interest.
Water Valley High School art students displaying their pop art paintings of Sesame Street friends. Kayla Cofield, Cookie Monster; Elaina Lewis, Zoe; and Lakendra Bishop, Elmo.
Local artists to participate in Art Spring Fling at DES Thursday night!
Hannah McCormick was born and raised in Starkville, Mississippi, where she went through the art program at Starkville High School under the mentorship of Andrew Lark. He made the life of an artist seem reachable and laid the groundwork for Hannah to study painting at the Savannah College of Art & Design and the University of Mississippi. Since college, Hannah has worked as a commissioned artist, shown personal work at Fischer Galleries in Jackson and the solo show Regional Religion at the Oxford Treehouse Gallery in 2019, as well as a teaching artist for many years. She resides in Water Valley, Mississippi, where she has built her home and studio.
Amy Renee Webb is a Mississippi oil painter who has lived all over the state and currently calls Water Valley, MS her home. She holds a BFA degree from the University of Mississippi and has a background in museum administrative work. Her paintings are a result of her seeking new ways to describe the southern experience and the grounding environments she calls home.
Hannah Parish is a textile and assemblage artist based out of Water Valley, MS. Her work often incorporates found objects and pieces of nature. IG: @hhesterdesigns
The WVHS Interact Club, sponsored through the Rotary Club of Water Valley, held a "Library Day for Littles" on Saturday, March 18. The children participated in reading time, dance and music and arts and crafts.
Interact members who assisted in this service project were Jenna Trusty, Peyton Ferguson, Bri Parrish, Jake Crawford, Kalaila Folson, Chloe Clement and Mya Harden.
Chrystee Hamilton, RN Health Science Instructor and HOSA organization want to thank Cinnamon Foster, NP for helping with our fundraiser. We are selling Discount cards that have discounts available at local businesses, Oxford businesses, and other towns in the state. Ms. Foster has sold more than 50 cards for us. She always is willing help our program and school in so many ways. Our students participate in clinical in her business, she is a volunteer on the Health Science Craft Committee, she donated funds for curriculum we needed for our program, and is a blessing to the Water Valley Community. Thank you Ms. Foster!
DES celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. It’s a celebration of everything that makes all of us different, and yet the same.
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow, we’re wearing our giraffe shirts and eye catching socks. Please join us!
Don't forget Spring Fling Art Night!
Mrs. Allred's class prepped their projects before Spring Break!
The Water Valley School District Office of Federal Programs invites you to participate in the Parent and Community Stakeholder Comprehensive Needs Assessment survey for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please click on this link to take the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_UP4M52q3DDx7YJYQi56CWDdCtLQ1hi1ijzpsQhtujeDU8A/viewform
Board Agenda
March 20, 2023
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High school is hard work for Juice Kiffin. He attended the WVHS career day with his trainer from Wildrose Kennels, Tom Smith.
Students at Water Valley Junior High had the opportunity to attend an on campus career day with various community leaders and WVHS alumni. An extra special guest joined also (see next post).
Hagen Ashmore, Special Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Cody Bishop, MDCC Lineman Program
Justin Canterbury, Branch Manager, Renasant Bank
Carlye Washington Carter, University of MS Athletic Foundation, WVHS Alumni
Matt Dalton, Attorney, The Stroud Law Firm, WVHS Alumni
Millie Eubanks, University of MS Engineering program, WVHS Alumni
Lindsey Faust, Investment Relations Manager, Addicus, LLC.
Lexi Fowler, Music Therapist, WVHS Alumni
Jim Holder, WTVA News
Katina Johnson McNeal, NWCC Nursing Instructor, WVHS Alumni
Caden Link, MDCC Lineman Program, WVHS Alumni
Jason Mangrum, Chief of Police, Water Valley
Cody Shuffield, Owner/Instructor Hit Fitness, WVHS Alumni
Tom Smith, President/Owner, Wildrose Kennels
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Eleven (11) students from WVHS competed at the Regional Science Fair on Wednesday, March 8th, and ten (10) are eligible to advance to the State Science Fair on March 31st at the University of Mississippi. Pictured here are: (back row) Annaliese Coughlin, 2nd place, Earth and Environmental Science; Levi Bryant, 1st place, Physics and Astronomy; Will Embry, 2nd place, Biochemistry; Shane French, 4th place, Earth and Environmental Science; (front row) Nethanel Dunn, 1st place, Engineering Mechanics; Evey Brooks, 1st place, Biomedical and Health Sciences; Caspian Coughlin, 1st place, Physics and Astronomy and Best in Class for Junior High; Jasmine Wilson, 1st place, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mya Harden, 1st place, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Kalaila Folson, 2nd place, Engineering Mechanics; and (not pictured) Reid Burress, 3rd place, Earth and Environmental Science.
Congratulations, Science Fair winners!!!
