Congratulations to the Water Valley Girls Golf Team for placing 10th in the Class 3A/4A State Tournament in Grenada, MS. The team shot a two day total of 409, led by the strong play of Seniors Chloe Clement (203) and Carlee Jackson(221), along with Juniors Ashlyn Darby (206) and Summer Webb (240).
Well done Lady Blue Devils!
Water Valley High School seniors who were nominated to play in the NEMFCA all star game on May 17.
#7-Elijah White
#12-Walker Tedford
#77-Jason Carothers
Way to go Blue Devils!
Water Valley High School track team competed and will advance to the North Half in the following.
Girls:
Lekendra Bishop, Janiyah Gooch, Kemorya Neely, and Aquaree Berry
4x200 Relay placed 4th
Boys :
Saveon Freeman, Elijah White, Dylan Moore and Daylon Vaughn
4x100 and 4x200 meter relays placed 1st.
Anthony Butler placed first in the 110m hurdles and 2nd in 300m hurdles
REMINDER AS SPRING PLAYOFFS BEGIN.
*Cash ticket $7.00
*GOFAN ticket $7.00 plus $1.00 processing fee
STATE issued digital passes are only passes that will be accepted.
The 2023 Water Valley High School Beauty Review was held on Thursday night with senior Aubrey "Bri" Parrish crowned as Water Valley High School Most Beautiful.
Evey Brooks was crowned 9th-11th grade Most Beautiful and Payton Darby was crowned 7th-8th grade Most Beautiful.
Congratulations to all the contestants.
*More photos to be posted later*
During Monday night's school board meeting, Ginger Sain and Bonnie Keene were named WVSD Teachers of the Year.
Davidson Elementary School Principal James Watson (right) and Superintendent Jerry Williams (left) recognized Ginger Sain as the DES Teacher of the Year during Monday night’s school board meeting. Sain has worked the last four years at DES, serving in multiple capacities.“Mrs. Sain is always so kind, positive and eager to help her kids grow andlearn daily,” Watson reported. “She is also their greatest advocate and goes to bat for them daily.”
Water Valley High School (WVHS) Assistant Principal Melinda Allen (right) and Superintendent Jerry Williams honored Dr. Bonnie Keene as the WVHS Teacher of the year Monday night. Keene shared that her favorite thing about being is a teacher is “helping students realize their potential and overcome their struggles.”
“Dr. Keene is a master educator who possesses all the tools necessary to make an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of our students,” reported WVHS Principal Drew Pitcock.
Congratulations to these educators and their deducation to the students of the Water Valley School District.
Photo Credits: David Howell
Coach Calhoun with Move to Learn visited Davidson Elementary School.
DES Promotion Ceremonies
The WVHS Archery team completed their regular season this week placing 3rd in the 2A division, which includes 3A and 4A schools. The team was 5 points behind the 2nd place finisher.
Six of the team members will compete this Saturday in Jackson as they were selected as All Stars. Kellen Hart, Arthur Fielder, Bella Humphreys, Lillien White, Maris Lindsey and Matthew Surrette will be participating in the regular Genesis match. Matthew Surrette is also an All Star in the Extreme category.
The team is coached by Steve Lindsey and Jackie Egdorf.
DES PTO fundraiser
With a team score of 326, the WVHS boys golf team advances to the state tournament. The team members are Allen Paysinger, Brady Hill, Walker Tedford, Andrew Paysinger, John McMinn and Jake McMinn.
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Mrs. Jacks' students reviewed human impacts on Earth today. Students completed a watershed activity in which they visually observed the physical characteristics of a watershed, and investigated the impacts of human land use decisions.
The WVHS Archery team will compete in the state competition today starting at 11:00 A.M. The team finished 5 points behind first place at the North Half tournament.
Good Luck Team!!
2023 WVHS Beauty Review this Thursday!
Water Valley High School senior Elijah White signed a letter of intent to run track at Hinds Community College in the fall. He is also a member of the Water Valley High Football, Basketball and Baseball teams. His track coach is Chris Yancy. He is shown with his parents Keith and Krystal White.
We are so proud of you Elijah!
Water Valley High School has seven (7) National Technology Honor Society graduates this year.
Saveon Freeman, Walker Tedford, Bryce Terry, Cloey Dempsey, Kristasia Laster and Noah Ware.
Board Agenda
April 17, 2023
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Free Event!
Reading the book “Bread Comes To Life.” Miss Avent’s class made their own homemade bread from scratch!
