Brandon Turner has been accepted to University of Mississippi. A representative from Ole Miss came to WVHS to extend congratulations to Brandon and gave him a t shirt that says “I’m staying in the Sip” Pictured with Brandon is Mrs. Paula Brown.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Brandon
Paper is 🎊 THRILLED 🎊 to announce students NOW have access to MAAP Math Practice Test questions for 3rd grade - Algebra 1 within their Paper dashboard! The first batch of questions includes several items from each grade level that features math questions directly from the MAAP practice test bank provided by MDE. This is an EXCELLENT idea for ALL 3rd -8th grade + Algebra 1 students to complete. Be on the lookout for new questions to be added throughout test prep season! Click on this link to see how to get started! https://5il.co/1q1z4
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Students of DES paid tribute to the Divine Nine during their Black History Program. These organizations are known collectively as the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Each of these organizations were established with unique core values but shared a common goal: to educate and uplift the African American community from racial inequalities . * Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded Dec. 4, 1906, Cornell University Ithaca,NY * Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded Jan. 15 1908, Howard University Washington D.C. * Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded Jan. 5, 1911, Indiana University Bloomington,Indiana * Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded Nov. 17, 1911, Howard University Washington,D.C. * Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded Jan. 13, 1913, Howard University Washington,D.C. * Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded Jan. 9, 1914, Howard University Washington, D.C. * Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded Jan. 16, 1920, Howard University Washington, D.C. * Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded Nov. 12, 1922, Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana * Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded Sept. 19, 1963, Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland. Members of these sororities and fraternities were also heavily involved in several social justice movements such as the Women’s Suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement. These organizations have made significant strides to help unite African American communities across the US and continue to collectively organize to serve various social causes. We would like to say thank you to the Divine Nine for with you we can aspire to be a part of something greater!
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Black History program
Placing 2nd overall, ten of the Lady Devils Powerlifters medaled and will advance to State on Friday, March 31, 2023 in Jackson. Payton Darby - 2nd place Taylor Snider - 2nd place Lailah Harris - 3rd place Maggie Ward - 2nd place Mya Harden - 2nd place Bri Parrish - 3rd place Cora Story - 2nd place Maddie Adams - 1st place Markyla Ivy - 3rd place Linda Norwood - 3rd place The Lady Devils are coached by Vaughn Daniels and Avery Norris.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
lady devils
Happy Birthday!
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updated march
DES 6th grade students created a  Live Wax Museum to honor prominent African Americans. Parents were able to walk through and listen to student created speeches about each person’s life.
about 1 year ago, Water Valley School District
6th grade
6th grade
6th grade
WVHS art students are creating their own works in the style of pop art. It was at its height of popularity in the 1960s. Pop art depicts popular products or celebrities, emphasizing strong lines and bright colors, making for fun, relatable works of art. Pictured here are works by: (top row) Jamariya Morgan, Brennan Carter, Kristasia Laster, Madison Bryant, (second row) Nathaniel Bubba Sprouse, TJ Willingham, Heath Wrenn, (bottom row) Maggie Hill, Baylie Terry, Taylor Snider, and Ethan Hyde. Way to go, artists!
about 1 year ago, Water Valley School District
art class
March Menus
about 1 year ago, Water Valley School District
March
March
Water Valley School District Calendar as approved by the WVSD Board of Trustees on February 21, 2023
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2023-2024 calendar
calendar
Read Across America at DES February 27-March 3, 2023
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read across america
TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY If you have a bachelor's degree in any field and a love for children, the Water Valley School District has an opportunity for you to earn your master's degree in elementary education for free through Delta State University. If accepted into the program, candidates will receive a stipend and full tuition, books, and Praxis II assessment fees at no cost. All is paid through a grant from the MS Department of Education. All classes are online and will begin May 22, 2023. The candidate will take 3 classes this summer and then complete an internship at an elementary school as an employee. MDE will grant a Teacher Residence License during the internship. Candidates will have an assigned mentor teacher during the internship and must commit to the district for 2 years after completing the program. When the candidate completes the program in May 2024, he/she will have a master's degree in either elementary education or special education. For the program application and additional information, click on the MS Department of Education's link: https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/MTR.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
teacher residency
Mrs. Ball's students using PAPER to work on a compare and contrast assignment today. PAPER is a free tutoring platform for teachers and students in grades 3-12 across the State of Mississippi. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Paper
PAPer
PAPER
We Appreciate Our School Bus Drivers!
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bus drivers
Art II and III students have been putting together some beautiful works. Students blended precise colors to paint each individual part and cut out paper so that each carefully shaped piece accents the overall design. The selected works shown here were created by: (top) Lakendra Bishop, Brady Hill, (bottom) Nethanel Dunn, and Peyton Ferguson.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Mosaic
We are so proud of Water Valley High School senior Anika Olson who was selected to participate in the Mid-South Honor Band. She got to perform with students from all over the state and put on a fantastic concert today.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
Anika
DES teachers are showing their Blue Devils pride in their new jackets today!
about 1 year ago, Water Valley School District
DES teachers
School Board Agenda February 21, 2023 https://5il.co/1pd68
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
This week DES 3rd-6th graders are wrapping up their Winter Silhouette project in their art activity class. They started this project by making Northern Lights inspired backgrounds with bleeding tissue paper. Students then sketched their silhouettes before transferring them to their backgrounds with permanent marker and paint. The kids have worked hard on these pieces for several weeks and they turned out beautifully
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
DES art
DES art
DES art
DES art
WVHS Art I students have been learning about Roman mosaics. Students were tasked with using the colors and textures found in magazines to cut into tiny pieces and then assemble something new and beautiful. Featured student works were made by: (top row) Maggie Hill, Manuel Domingo Pablo, Layth Fadel, (bottom row) Baylie Terry, SaRyah Caldwell, and Taylor Snider. Way to go, artists!
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
art
Former WVSD school board members, Dr. Steve Edwards (wife, Dawn) and Cayce Washington (wife, Michelle) along with Drs. Hunter and Taylor (wife, Madison) Edwards purchased pullovers for all employees of the Water Valley School District. "The hard work of each employee from the superintendent to the bus drivers is evident with the recent school rating increases. We wanted every employee to know we appreciate their efforts. We are anxious to see the continued growth in the school ratings," states Dr. Steve Edwards. Modeling the jackets are Water Valley Junior High teachers; Kristen Ingram, Carlyn Allen, Bonnie Keene, Allison McCain and Julie Dalton.
about 1 year ago, Angie Hodge
jr high teachers