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GV Schools Community News - 05/01/2026

Posted Date: 05/01/26 (03:00 PM)


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May 1, 2026

Grain Valley Photo of the Week:
Last week, fifth-grade students at Sni-A-Bar Elementary graduated from the D.A.R.E. drug and alcohol prevention program! Thank you to the Grain Valley Police Department for their continued partnership and for investing in our students' futures! 

Summer Weights Information

Summer weights is open to middle and high school students beginning on May 26, 2026 at the GVHS stadium.
Sessions: 
  • Session 1: 7:00-9:00 am 
  • Session 2: 9:00 - 10:30 am 
  • Middle School Session: 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Weights will be held on these dates: 
  • May: 26, 27, 28
  • June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8,  9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
  • July: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
Dead Week: June 27-July 5
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Summer Athletics Camps
The GVHS Eagle and text that reads: Summer Athletic Camps.
Interested in registering for summer athletic camps offered by Grain Valley High School? This year, GVHS Athletics will host camps for girls’ and boys’ basketball, volleyball, football, cross country, softball, soccer, girls’ flag football, and tennis. Many camps offer sessions for middle school and elementary-age groups. Check out the dates, times, and locations, and register today!


GVHS Theatre Receives Nine Blue Star Nominations 
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The cast and crew stand on the GVHS auditorium stage holding banners to accompany the nine blue star nominations received.
Take a bow, Grain Valley High School Theatre! 🥳👏🏼
The cast and crew of the fall musical Urinetownreceived an exciting surprise when Starlight stopped by to announce the crew had received Nine Blue Star nominations! 
  • Ceremony Ensemble - Hadasah Trotter
  • Ceremony Ensemble - Aerah Trotter
  • Ceremony Ensemble - Dylan Rucinski
  • Outstanding Ensemble
  • Outstanding Lighting Design
  • Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role - Brooklyn Hedrick
  • Outstanding Scenic Design
  • Outstanding Overall Production
Because the musical received a nomination for Outstanding Overall Production, members of the cast and crew from the production of Urinetown will now get the unique opportunity to perform on the starlight stage during the Blue Star Award Ceremony! 
Congratulations to all!
April Board of Education Recognitions
Congratulations to the students and team members who were recognized at the April Board of Education Meeting. 

FBLA State Qualifiers 

  • Trent Kenig, Vivian Warren, Chase Chaffin, Camden Simmer, Blake Hurley, Jonah Ayers, Reese Page, Luis Lara-Dolan, Brooklynne Stephens, Landry Lyford, Charley Pemberton-Wells, Isabella Hanover, Kaylyn Palmer, Drake Ferrell, Addyson Tuttle. 

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2026 Missouri 100 Scholars 

  • Dylan Rucinski 

  • Zachary Bleess, Honorable Mention 

Dylan Rucinski, Zachary Bleess and Dr. Drew Smith.

2026 Winter Guard MCCGA State Champions 

  • Jade Bacon, Madeline Chatburn, Isabella Cox, Brandi Fisher, Mia Gille, Aubrey Gonzalez-Herrera, Maylee Hutson, Alexandria, Maple, Ashlynn Moore, Nathan Morgester, Brennan Mwangi, Natalee O’Bryan, Katherine Randolph, Reagan Teel, Lilly Trusler, Makenna Twiehaus, Isa Velasquez

Winter Guard

Skills USA State Qualifiers 

  • Avery Stumpenhaus, Payton Bell, Kayla Milbrodt, Emily Holzwarth, Austin Harris, Ethan Page, Gavin Peoples, Jacob Simmons, Elijah Schroeder, Jace Rawlings, Destiny Patrick

Skills USA

Support Staff of the Year 

Mandi Brown, Paraprofessional at Grain Valley Early Childhood Center 

Mandi Brown and Dr. Jessica Carroll.

Teacher of the Year 

Stacy Stiffler, 5th Grade Teacher at Sni-A-Bar Elementary 

Stacy Stiffler and Dr. Casey DeLoach.

Grain Valley First Fridays Art Walk 

Grain Valley First Fridays Art Walk
The Grain Valley First Fridays Art Walk will feature art work from students from all Grain Valley Schools! The event will feature sidewalk chalk art, food trucks, vendors, and more! 

The event will be May 1, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm in Downtown Grain Valley. Art from each school will be displayed at the following locations: 
  • GVHS - First Baptist Church 
  • North Middle School - Valley Coffee Company 
  • South Middle School - Valley Baptist Church 
  • Sni-A-Bar Elementary - Valley Moments 
  • Stony Point Elementary - Valley Moments 
  • Prairie Branch Elementary - Grain Valley Historical Society 
  • Matthews Elementary - Grain Valley Historical Society 
  • Early Childhood Center - Grain Valley Historical Society

Important Dates. See the district calendar at GrainValleySchools.org.
May 3
Last Day of Summer School Enrollment (To avoid waitlist) 
May 13
Last Day of School for Seniors 

May 22
Last Day of School  - 3 Hour Early Release 
Text: Contact Us: 816-847-5006. news@gvr5.net. GrainValleySchools.org.