The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, September 18 at 6 pm. Open session will begin at 7 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
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Landels Pilot Child Nutrition Dishware
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i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Report
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Contracts, Purchasing, and Checklist Review
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Assessed Value Growth and Budget Information
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MVW Residences Appointments
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Is your Student Too Sick for School?
As we enter the cold and flu season, it’s important to know when your student should stay home to rest and recover, as well as to prevent the spread of illness. Please take a moment to read the attached MVWSD’s Back to School Health Guidance flyer. It includes information on when your student should stay home, illness prevention tips and COVID guidelines. Knowing when to keep your student home helps keep our school community healthy and safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parenting in the Digital Era: Building Healthy Tech Habits
Date and Time: September 30, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration: http://mvw.sd/pu093025r
Did you know that experts estimate that the average American teen spends 7-8 hours each day on their screens? It’s no wonder that this is a critical parenting topic. Fear not: our friends at My Digital TAT2 are returning to Parent University! At this Speaker Series event, MDT2 will update us on the latest tech trends and discuss the key topics of media literacy, misinformation/ disinformation, and social media influencers. They will also address the burning question: “When is it ok to give my kid a cell phone?” You will be equipped with fresh knowledge and useful strategies to help your family maintain a healthy relationship with tech...and with one another.
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your questions during the session.
Showing Up Matters….for learning, for friendships, for success
Is your student chronically absent? Students who are “chronically absent” typically attend school fairly regularly, but miss a few days here and there. Both excused or unexcused absences count toward chronic absenteeism. This loss of time in school negatively affects the student’s learning.
Chronically absent students miss 10% of the time that school has been in session. An average of 2 days absent a month means a student is chronically absent.
The District is required to track this data and report it to the state. MVWSD contacts parents when students reach concerning absence levels, but if not remedied, the students and their families may be referred to the District’s Student Attendance Review Board. Please contact your school counselor, At Risk Intervention Supervisor or School Community Engagement Facilitator if you need support with your child’s attendance.
MVWSD seeks parents & staff members for Health and Wellness Committee
Committee and task force members lend perspective and expertise to important district work that benefits our students. Please consider serving on the Health and Wellness Committee. Applications are due by September 30 and can be found here: http://mvw.sd/health.
Health and Wellness Committee Task: To align District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and a safe and healthy school environment.
Interested applicants would have some experience, knowledge, or interest in the content as described above. We are seeking at least 1 parent and 1 certificated representative per school site and 1 community-based organization representative. The maximum capacity of the group is 15 participants.
Time commitment is four meetings this school year, one hour per meeting, and all meetings are virtual. Those who are interested in participating and would like to learn more, please join us for our first meeting to learn about our work firsthand.
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://mvwsd.zoom.us/j/87804100042
Meeting ID: 878 0410 0042
By Phone: (669) 444-9171
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2025-2026 Health and Wellness Committee Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025; 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Non Discrimination Notice
MVWSD is committed to providing a safe, positive environment for all. In accordance with our annual distribution of District policies requirements, please click here for MVWSD's non-discrimination statements, responsibilities, policies, contacts and complaint procedures.
Suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Know the warning signs of suicide risk in young people.
Behavior changes can include:
If you or someone you know is displaying these warning signs, help is available. Text, call, or chat 988 from anywhere at any time. Visit 988lifeline.org for more information.
Content provided by: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
MVEF funds essential programs – Back-to-School is the perfect time to give!Imagine school without art or music, without hands-on science in the garden, without middle school sports or clubs, and with larger English classes…
MVEF donors make so much more possible. Extra English teachers in middle school keep class sizes manageable, CSMA art and music teachers spark creativity in elementary classrooms, and Living Classroom lessons bring science to life. And middle schoolers can discover sports, clubs, and performing arts—all because of MVEF funding.
Now is the time to become a donor—or renew your gift for this school year. The suggested donation for 2025–26 is $1,100 per student, but every amount makes a difference for our students.. All gifts are tax-deductible, and many employers will match your donation to double that impact. Click here to give!