Cedar Vale Schools

3rd and 4th graders spreading some cheer with our kindness rock paintings today!

We celebrated our wonderful and dedicated teachers today to wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week. We love our teachers!

Menu change for Monday, May 13th and Thursday, May 16th

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: Brylee Myers, Class President Brylee is the daughter of Bronika Mattocks and Dallas Myers. Her activities included class officer positions, band, STUCO and Ms. Cedar Vale. Brylee earned Dual Credit Cowley County Community College in Cosmetology INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Brylee: preschool Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS? Brylee: Cosmetology pathway What are your next steps? Brylee: I am going to finish the cosmetology program and earn my certificate. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Brylee: Mrs. Burdette, Ms Julie and my Mommy What is your favorite school memory? Brylee: Doing yoga with Mrs. Kelley and another kid passed gas so loud that I still bring it up at least once a week. What are you most excited for next? Brylee: I am excited to live on my own and make a lot of money, hopefully. What are your views on success? Brylee: Success is being happy. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Brylee: Have fun and don’t be friends with mean girls. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Brylee: Very Strict unless I was with Brogan. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Brylee: Mr. Werner and Mr. Fox What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Brylee: Lalaloopsy Doll What is the best advice you’ve received? Brylee: To use my brain What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Brylee: Crazy by Aerosmith Congratulations Brylee!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: Ariana Leon, Class Secretary/Treasure Ariana is the daughter of Troya and Adam Stone. Her activities included class treasure/secretary all four years, shop and yearbook. . INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Ariana: kindergarten What are your next steps? Ariana: I plan to go into the workforce for a bit and think about possibly looking at Cowley College and Psychology. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Ariana: Mr Wachter, he’s been there for me ..mentally and being someone I can go to What is your favorite school memory? Ariana: It would be when we were in Mrs. McGee’s fourth grade and I had noticed my chair was sitting a little off balance and I was sitting by Devonte so I just swapped chairs and when he sat down it broke and I never said a word until two years ago. We were talking and someone said, “Devonte, you remember when you broke that chair in fourth grade?” and I said “Devonte, there is something I need to tell you”. What are you most excited for next? Ariana: More money coming my way What are your views on success? Ariana: Success to me is being able to see success in even little accomplishments and once you find success you can finally take a breath. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Ariana: People care, but they don’t care as deeply as your mind makes you believe, like what you wear, what you look like, your hair and so on. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Ariana: Easy Breezy, but made sure I had decent grades and would push me when I got close to failing. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Ariana: Mr. Werner and Mr. Harber, he’s very respectful teacher and up front about what you need done. What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Ariana: My baby dolls and kind of barbies What is the best advice you’ve received? Ariana: That everything is actually okay What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Ariana: Cherry Hill by Russ Congratulations Ariana!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: Ricquel Shaw, Class Vice President Ricquel is the daughter of Rodney and Vivian Shaw. Her activities included class officer positions, STUCO, Volleyball, Cheer, Scholars Bowl, Math Club, Track and Softball. INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Ricquel: Junior year Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS? Ricquel: CNA certificate What are your next steps? Ricquel: I am going to go to K-State and major in Biology to work further in the medical field. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Ricquel: Mrs. Burdette, Mr. Wachter and Mrs. Ross for listening to me and Eli and Shyann for being there for me. What is your favorite school memory? Ricquel: During my sophomore year we pranked the Juniors. What are you most excited for next? RIcquel: Achieving something that I can be proud of myself for doing. What are your views on success? Ricquel: Success to me means that you are finally proud of yourself and where you are regardless of the judgment of others. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Ricquel: Take hold of more opportunities and block out the judgment of others always. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Ricquel: 105% somedays and maybe 65% some other days. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Ricquel: Mrs. Davidson, my fourth grade teacher What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Ricquel: toy cars What is the best advice you’ve received? Ricquel: My older brother once told me that people are never going to change and if you want to see change then you have to change yourself. What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Ricquel: Warning by Megan Stallion Congratulations Ricquel!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

Author Party for Kindergarten! They wrote & published a book as a class so today we celebrated their accomplishment! 📚 #readersareleaders

Congratulations To Our 2024-2025 Junior High & High School Spartan Cheerleaders!

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: Lane Jones Lane is the son of Darin and Heather Jones. His activities include football, basketball, and baseball. Completed Dual Credit with Cowley County Community College with certification in Auto Tech INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Lane: I was in the fourth grade. Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS? Lane: I have earned 51 college credits and auto tech certification What are your next steps? Lane: I plan to go back to Cowley and finish my associates degree. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Lane: My parents What is your favorite school memory? Lane: Going to Regionals in Baseball What are you most excited for next? Lane: Getting outta high school What are your views on success? Lane: I don’t know what my success will be yet. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Lane: Have fun in high school How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Lane: 81% strict Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Lane: Jim Ailey, vo tech teacher What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Lane: Hot wheels What is the best advice you’ve received? Lane: From my Dad: Just don’t be stupid What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Lane: Quick Sand by Morray Congratulations Lane! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: DEVONTE HARRIS Devonte is the son of Chris and Beverly Harris. His activities included Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and . Flight Club INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Devonte: Second grade What are your next steps? Devonte: I am going to Coffeville, playing football and majoring in sports medicine. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Devonte: There is really a few people, one is my dad and then Lane and Myles What is your favorite school memory? Devonte: Senior trip when Mr. Fox decided to race Mr. Shockley What are you most excited for next? Devonte: Really just getting out and exploring, getting to see what this world is about and I hope to God that it goes in my favor. What are your views on success? Devonte: It took me a while to realize this when my Dad would tell me: Success comes to those who work for it, not just in sports or in practice, your success comes with work that you put in.. you get out what you put into it. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Devonte: Listen to your parents, they know way more than what you do and stay in your lane. Do what you know that you can do How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Devonte: I wouldn’t call them strict, they were just trying to protect me. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Devonte: Mrs. McGee, fourth grade What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Devonte: My favorite toy was a Gen 1 Optimus Prime What is the best advice you’ve received? Devonte: This came from my dad and coach, You get out of it what you put in. What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Devonte: 7 years by Lukas Graham Congratulations Devonte! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: KINLEE HADEN Kinlee is the daughter of Joel Haden and Kelle Ireland Haden. Her activities are basketball, track, NHS and class officer. Kinlee earned Dual Credit Cowley County Community College in Welding. She was named the 2024 CTE Student of the Year at Cowley County Community College. INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Kinlee: Preschool Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS? Kinlee: Welding Certification What are your next steps? Kinlee: I am planning to work a couple of years and plan to jockey horses in the future. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Kinlee: my mom, my dad, my family Mr. Fox, Mr. Werner, Clint and Johnna … What is your favorite school memory? Kinlee: One time Brylee and I were driving around by the pool and Brylee ran over an electric pole used as the parking stop and it felt like we fell off the face of the earth. What are you most excited for next? Kinlee: Growing up, learning a lot and enjoying the little things What are your views on success? Kinlee: Success is being able to be confident in what you say and what you do and taking pride in it, looking back and knowing it was time well spent. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Kinlee: Stay true to yourself because you are the one that is going to be there at the end of the day … and don’t take crap from anyone. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Kinlee: They weren’t strict, they knew that I wouldn’t be doing stupid things. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Kinlee: Mr. Werner or Mr. Fox What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Kinlee: Barbie or baby doll What is the best advice you’ve received? Kinlee: To pay attention What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Kinlee: I take A Lot of Pride in What I Am by Merle Haggard Congratulations Kinlee!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank You to our STUCO for the amazing popcorn bar and cherry limeade treats! Shout out to our Cedar Vale Chamber for the great treats and decorations! #TCVC #teachersarespecialpeople

Take One for the Team! It's that time of year, time to get your physical before the 2024-2025 school year.

Mr. James Rainbolt (Board President) and Mr. Shaun Robertson grilling burgers for the staff. The board would like to express their appreciation to our staff! Thanks for being on our team. TCVC

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: MYLES ARTHERTON Myles is the son of John and Nancy Artherton. His activities included Band, Honor Band, and Flight Club. INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Myles: second grade What are your next steps? Myles: I plan on graduating high school and working to get some money. I plan to go to college. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Myles: Only one --- how about Mr. Harber and Mr. Shockley What is your favorite school memory? Myles: I think on our senior trip when Mr. Fox was trying to race Mr. Shockley. What are you most excited for next? Myles: Probably just getting out of High School and enrolling in Cowley College or WSU What are your views on success? Myles: Don’t be dumb Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Myles: Don’t procrastinate, just get it done, it will make life so much easier. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Myles: EXTREMELY! Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Myles: oh man, mine is Mr. Shockley What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Myles: Woody from Toy Story, I think I took him everywhere What is the best advice you’ve received? Myles: Umm, The grass isn’t always greener on the other side What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Myles: Definitely Lady Gaga a song, how about PokerFace Congratulations Myles!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spot light: DAESIE DENNIS 2024 Senior Class Salutatorian Daesie is the daughter of David Dennis and Windie Sharer. Her activities included Band, Cheer, NHS, Volleyball, Track, Lion’s Honor Student, Honor Band, Class Officer and STUCO, INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Daesie: I was in preschool. What are your next steps? Daesie: I am attending WSU and majoring in Social Work. Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Daesie: My sister Chandra for giving me snacks and sodas when my parents wouldn’t let me. What is your favorite school memory? Daesie: Umm, the skit we did for the basketball homecoming our Junior year. What are you most excited for next? Daesie: I am looking forward to meeting new people at college. What are your views on success? Daesie: Success is when you follow your path and do what you want and love. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Daesie: Make sure that you put yourself first before other people. How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Daesie: Umm, like 80% strict Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Daesie: Mr. Fox What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Daesie: Oh, my I don’t know probably my, oh my easy bake oven! What is the best advice you’ve received? Daesie: People are going to judge you no matter what as long as you're not judging yourself. What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Daesie: TikTok by Kesha Congratulations Daesie!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

2024 Senior Class Spotlight: SHYANN BONNELL 2024 Senior Class Valedictorian Shyann is the daughter of Elijah and Mellisa Bonnell. Her activities have included Cheer, Volleyball, Track, NHS, STUCO, Class Officer, Math Team, Band, Honors Band and Lion’s Club Honor Student. INTERVIEW: What year did you begin school at CVS? Shyann: I was in the 8th grade. Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS? Shyann: I took Intro into Criminal Justice, CCCC What are your next steps? Shyann: I am going to KState to double major in Psychology and Criminology Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to? Shyann: My Dad! What is your favorite school memory? Shyann: I think when Mr. Werner electrocuted our class. What are you most excited for next? Shyann: I am excited about meeting new people and starting a new future. What are your views on success? Shyann: When you are happy with your own path and you don’t let other people’s judgment blind you. Do you have any advice for those entering high school? Shyann: Life is short, don’t get caught up in all the drama and grades do matter in the long run How strict would you say that your parents were during high school? Shyann: My dad was pretty strict my Freshman and Sophomore year and then let up my Junior and Senior year. Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Shyann: Mr. Werner What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up? Shyann: I think it was my Baby Alive or my Ferbie What is the best advice you’ve received? Shyann: Not everybody is going to like you, but not everybody is going to matter What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it? Shyann: Love Me Like You Do, by Ellie Goulding Congratulations Shyann!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

Announcing the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18, 10:00am at the Cedar Vale Schools' gymnasium. Shyann Bonnell is the 2024 Valedictorian and Daesie Dennis is the 2024 Salutatorian. Congratulations Seniors!

4th grade got to eat lunch with the teacher yesterday for our ABC countdown to the end of the year!

Cedar Vale Schools will dismiss at 2:00. Afternoon PALS classes canceled. Early inclement weather reports have storms arriving around four.