Water Valley School District

Davidson Elementary School and Water Valley High School are drop off points for the Compassion Ministries Canned Food Drive. The organization is collecting CANNED FRUIT through February 27, 2026.

This morning the Water Valley Band traveled to Northwest Community College to perform in their annual pre-festival for evaluations. They played a great concert and received valuable feedback from a judge who worked with the band after the performance.

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School Board Meeting
February 17, 2026
6:00 P.M.
https://oagendas.com/meeting/detail/62448

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Blue Devil Powerlifters recently competed in the Bruce Invitational meet and finished as the Runner Up. Individual standings are as follows:

Drake Mabary - 1st
Jay Hervey - 1st
Caleb Brown - 2nd
Miles Buford - 2nd
DJ Bounds - 2nd
Jacameron Elmore - 3rd


The boys team is coached by Clint Faust and Matthew Turner.

Team finished Runner-up

Water Valley High School Beauty Review
Admission $5.00

Special Called School Board Meeting
2/10/2026
12:00 P.M.
https://oagendas.com/meeting/detail/62402

*We are a little late on Counselor's week due to the winter storm, but never too late to shout out these two amazing ladies. Happy Belated Counselor's Week to Ms. Chandler and Mrs. Brower.

This is a reminder that classes will resume at the normal time on February 9 for Water Valley School District. Bus routes will run as normal with the exception of County Roads 15, 94, and 262. Students who live on these roads may be picked up and dropped off at the intersection of those roads and County Road 95. A parent or approved adult must be present at the stop. We will resume those routes as soon as possible. Buses traveling county routes that are operating will use an abundance of caution while navigating road conditions, which may cause some routes to run slightly behind schedule. We understand that some families may still be without basic amenities. If this is your situation, please email your excuse to outage@wvsdschools.com and include your child’s name. These days will be excused. As we begin this week, our focus will not be on academics. If grades are given, no grade that lowers a student’s average will count. There will be no homework. Our priority is the well-being of our students. Time will be spent talking through what we experienced over the last two weeks. We will recognize the good we witnessed — neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers stepping up, outside groups coming in to support the community, and the tireless work of first responders and utility workers who helped restore safety and services. We will also use this as a teachable moment about preparedness, selfless service, and compassion. We are thankful to have our students back with us and look forward to supporting them as we move forward together.

We are so grateful for the compassion and generosity of Mrs. Holly Guarr Canup (WVHS Class of 89) and the First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Mrs. Canup and the Median Adult Ministry delivered large quantities of personal hygiene products, snack packs, kits, and water for students in the WVSD. Their youth group was a huge part of this thoughtful project. At a time when many are facing uncertainty and hardship, your support is a powerful reminder of compassion and community. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and for the care you have shown.

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After careful consideration, Water Valley School District will be closed for the remainder of this week. Our administrative team reviewed all factors in making this decision, including bus route conditions, food deliveries, and the number of staff and students who are still without power. Teachers and staff will report on Friday at 8:00 a.m. for a professional day. Students will return at the regular time on Monday, February 9. Bus routes will run, and we will work to determine alternate pickup and drop-off locations where possible. We understand that many families may still be without basic amenities. If your household is still affected on Monday, please email an excuse to outage@wvsdschools.com so we can review the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Water Valley School District will be closed on February 2 and 3. Many of our students and staff remain without power, and road conditions in some areas are still unsafe. We are expecting a food delivery on Monday. If it arrives as scheduled, we plan to provide meals for families at DES on Tuesday. We will share times and details as soon as that is confirmed. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will make a decision about the rest of the week by early Tuesday afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding

Blue Devil Family, I want to share an update on our schools. We have power and water at both campuses. After checking our buildings and grounds, it appears we had minimal damage. At the elementary, there is a downed line we are addressing, and there is some damage to our athletic facilities. Aside from that, our campuses came through this in good shape. The decision about reopening will depend on the number of staff and students who are still without power or water, and those who cannot travel safely. Based on a recent survey, roughly 85% of our staff members are currently without power. Our buses must also be able to travel routes safely, as they require more overhead clearance and a wider turning radius than a normal passenger vehicle. I will communicate a decision regarding school next week no later than 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Thank you for your patience and understanding as the community continues to recover. A special thank you to our first responders, linemen, and volunteers who are risking their safety and working long hours to help restore services and clear roads. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and share updates as decisions are made. Best regards, Drew Pitcock WVSD Superintendent

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