Water Valley School District

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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Yearbook has been asking seniors to send a favorite childhood picture. We are getting slim results from students, so PARENTS, please send a favorite childhood photo of your 2026 graduating senior to yearbook@wvsdschools.com (no screenshots, but digital photos of print photos and digital photos will work!)

Congratulations to Mrs. Smith, star teacher of the month and Ms. Chandler, star staff of the month at Water Valley High School. We are so grateful for both of these educators.

Please consider supporting the band in their fundraising efforts for new uniforms. You may email Wes Brown for more information. wbrown@wvsdschools.com https://supporter.moneydolly.com/fundraiser/pYqE1NeY/group/441/order?utm_source=app&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=share_qr_visit

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Dr. Vickie Person was presented an award from the International Society of Key Women Educators. The Red Rose Award is dedicated to women in the field of education in leadership roles. Dr. Person was presented this award from the Beta Beta Chapter. Photographed with Dr. Person is Mrs. Jency Hill, Mathematics instructor for the Water Valley Junior High School.

The Lady Devil Powerlifting team competing in regionals on Saturday with the following individual results and advancement to North State. The team completed third overall.
2nd place- Charlie Golson
2nd place - Trinity White
1st place - Lailah Harris
3rd place- Kaeleah Thomson
3rd place- Rylee Tucker
2nd place - Zamayiah Kuykendall

Honorable mentions:
4th place - Arianna Hattaway
4th place - Alicia Nichols
5th place - Kerrigan Buford
4th place - Julianna Myers
4th place - Amelia Thomas

The Water Valley Band is fundraising for new uniforms. Our goal is to raise $20,000. Please use the link below or the QR code to support our campaign. Also please share this with anyone who will want to support us. Thank you!

Water Valley High School FFA students have been working in the greenhouse establishing the cool season raised beds of mustards, turnips, lettuces, spinach, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and some others. They are either planted in the beds or ready to be transplanted into grow bags for greenhouse and outdoor growing, or waiting to be transplanted into outdoor gardens.

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Blue Devil Powerlifters competed in the Eupora Invitational. The guys were first place finishers with the following medalists.
Landen Arbuckle - 2nd place; DJ Bounds - 3rd place; Drake Mabary - 1st place and Austin Davis - 2nd place; Anthony Carothers - 2nd place; Miles Buford - 1st place; Caleb Brown - 1st place; Conner Calder - 3rd place; Jacameron Elmore - 1st
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Lady Devil Powerlifters competed in the Eupora Invitational. The ladies placed third overall with the following medalists.
Trinity White - 1st place; Alicia Nichols - 2nd place; Lailah Harris - 1st place; Ryliegh Calder - 3rd place;
Zamayiah Kuykendall - 2nd place

Three Water Valley Band Alumni are performing in the Ole Miss Band at the Fiesta Bowl!! Band can lead to the most amazing opportunities!

Water Valley High School yearbooks are now on sale. See attached information.

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