Deep Cleaning on Tuesdays and Fridays! Cohort Two arrives today for their first day back of in-person instruction. Our buildings are ready! A huge 'Thank You' goes out to our custodial staff for going the 'extra mile' during these uncertain times. Our staff and students appreciate you! READ MORE >
Teachers Celeste Llanes and Aga Cook from Camp Mohave Elementary School were winners in the Colorado River Women's Council GATE grant program for teachers and educators. Thank you to the CRWC. Mrs. Cook will be using the grant for a school tree planting project and will integrate the project into her classroom. Mrs. Llanes will be designing sensory activities for... READ MORE >
School Starts on Monday with the in-person Hybrid Model of Instruction (Mon-Tues & Wed-Thurs Cohorts). Attached you will find bus routes for those planning on riding the bus to school. https://5il.co/m7c8 READ MORE >
School starts in-person instruction on Monday (10/19); however, MVESD will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for ALL children who are 18 and under throughout our community until the end of December! Revised Food Pick-Up Locations:https://5il.co/m7ct Monday through Thursday both lunch and breakfast will be provided. On Fridays, we will follow the same... READ MORE >
Hybrid In-Person Instruction Starts Next Week - Friendly Reminder!Website: https://www.mvesd16.org/ Waiver Form: https://5il.co/lfco MVESD Re-Entry Road Map: https://5il.co/m6d3 READ MORE >
Drivers, please be aware that there will be students waiting at bus stops, riding bikes and walking that haven't been on your commute since March. Slow down and give yourself a little more time in the morning. Please pack some extra patience and allow time to safely enter and exit our school zones and parking lots. MVESD is excited to bring our students back to... READ MORE >
During Fall Break, MVESD will provide breakfast and lunch service on 10/7 and 10/13. Each of these days we will be providing SIX days worth of breakfast and lunch, at no charge, for kids (0-18) within our community. Camp Mohave will have curbside pick up from 8am-10am on each of these two days. We will also be delivering to the following routes: Camp Mohave... READ MORE >
Regular MVESD #16 Board Meeting - Telephonic Live public participation during the telephonic Board meeting will be unavailable. The 'Call To The Public' agenda item for public comment may be submitted via email to fernandezs@mvdistrict.net no later than Monday (9/28), prior to the monthly meeting, by noon.Submissions will be read to the Board during the 'Call To... READ MORE >
https://5il.co/jtv2 - Road Map for Re-Entryhttps://5il.co/l6ox - Registration Information for the Second Quarter https://forms.gle/pGfguh6hnSoz... - Registration Form for Second Quarter (fill out one form for each of your children) READ MORE >
It’s Back! USDA Announces Free Meals For All Children Through December 2020! Meals are FREE for ALL children who are 18 years of age and younger. Meals are free for all children, regardless of what school they are enrolled in... all are welcome! The first time picking up meals, you must have your children with you; however, after signing the waiver, you can... READ MORE >
It's that time of year!Parent/Teacher Video-TeleconferenceNext Week: 8/31-9/4/2020If you have not heard from your child's school by end-of-day on Monday, please do not hesitate in reaching out to them. Thanks for a great week and have a restful and enjoyable weekend! READ MORE >
Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Mohave Valley Elementary District Governing Board READ MORE >
Happy Monday!Don't forget to check in every day! Show up on Google MeetsCall Your SchoolE-mail Your SchoolThank You! READ MORE >
MVESD Partners with Suddenlink Affordable Internet Option https://www.alticeadvantageint... READ MORE >
https://sites.google.com/mvdis... The MVESD Reteach/Enrich website is a resource for parents and students looking to practice learned skills, enrich learning with new information or just a place to have some fun. Please take a moment to look and explore this resource site as you launch into Distance Learning. This site will continue to evolve as we discover and... READ MORE >
Welcome Back To Learning - Message from MVESD #16 Superintendent Cole Young READ MORE >
Agenda Location: http://go.boarddocs.com/az/mve...Live Telephonic Streaming URL: https://stream.meet.google.com...E-mail to Access the Stream - public@mvdistrict.netPassword: mvesd16meet READ MORE >
Teachers will be sending out e-mails to parents this afternoon (Monday, August 3, 2020 after 1pm) to welcome their families back to learning. This video, made by our own Mrs. Cook, is a step-by-step process of how to use the information that is being sent out. There is a special message inside every Google Classroom from your child's teacher. You will want to... READ MORE >
MVESD Distance Learning School Breakfast/Lunch Information https://5il.co/iyh6 READ MORE >
The Boys and Girls Club and MVESD are partnering to support families during Distance Learning starting August 17th. MVESD starts school on August 5th and continues Distance Learning through the first quarter. We are reaching out to our families that are in need of child care that supports your child's Distance Learning experience throughout the work week. The... READ MORE >
Board Meeting scheduled for this evening (7/28) has been postponed until next Tuesday, August 4th @ 6pm, telephonic. If you should have further questions, please reach out to us at 928-768-2507. Thank you! READ MORE >
7/24/2020 Parents, Guardians And Community: Thank you all for your attendance and/or viewing of our Board meeting last evening at Mohave Valley Junior High. For those who weren’t able to get the information, the Board voted to start the first quarter using our Distance Learning Model. The specifics of this plan are located within the framework of our Road Map... READ MORE >
Special Board Meeting - MVESD Road Map For Re-Entry - Approved. Please use the attached link to download and read the approved plan. Please know that the plan is flexible and fluid and can be readdressed as circumstances change. The plan does not answer every 'what if' question, but provides a framework that allows the District to be consistent in its practices... READ MORE >
Special Board Meeting - MVESD Road Map For Re-Entry - Approved. Please use the attached link to download and read the approved plan. Please know that the plan is flexible and fluid and can be readdressed as circumstances change. The plan does not answer every 'what if' question, but provides a framework that allows the District to be consistent in its practices... READ MORE >
Loading… If it is easier for you, the hyperlink to the survey is provided below. https://forms.gle/uWsHDZ47TdvQ... This survey closes July 15th at noon. READ MORE >
Due to extremely low participation, the summer drive-through meal program will end on Friday, June 12th. Locally, River Valley High School will be continuing their grab-and-go summer meal program through June 26th. Meals are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9am to 11am on those days. Monday meals will be boxed for Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday meals... READ MORE >
By now you should have already received your Summer Learning book- geared at helping to prepare students for a smooth transition from their prior grade to their new grade. These books are geared much like our COVID Learning Packets, with examples and answer keys to help your child progress. To help motivate your child to complete their summer learning, ... READ MORE >
Mr. Juan Garibay has been an invaluable member of our MVJHS staff for over ten years as custodial and facilities manager. In total, Mr. Garibay’s career with MVESD, has spanned a total of 26 years and he has served all of those with exacting dedication. When Mr. Garibay is not at school, he is outside enjoying nature. As a true outdoorsman, he enjoys cycling,... READ MORE >
Vanessa Garganera is a first grade teacher at Fort Mojave Elementary School. She has been with the district for six years and running. She got her MVESD start at Mohave Valley Elementary in 2014, and then transferred to the Fort. Originally from the Philippines, Mrs. Garganera received her B.S. in Biology from Cebu Doctor's University and then her B.Ed. at Cebu... READ MORE >
The spotlight this month from Camp Mohave is Monica Watson. Originally from Flatwoods Kentucky, she attended Russell High School. After high school and finding a family, she found her way to Mohave Valley, Arizona where the humidity is low. Once here, she worked on raising her daughter Lindsey and then went to work for Mohave Valley Elementary School... READ MORE >
It’s hard to believe, but the end of the school year is upon us! The last day on the school calendar is next Tuesday: We’d normally be enjoying field day, awards assemblies, and promotion celebrations! This year certainly has changed the way we do school in many ways… This week’s homework packets will be the last packet sent home. You will find both... READ MORE >
Camp Mohave, Fort Mojave, MVJH, and the rest of the Mohave Valley School District would like to say thank you to Mrs. Purcell for almost 25 years of dedication to the kids of the district. As a librarian in the district, she has worked with thousands of kids over the years, and she can honestly say she loves each one of them. Sadly, when this year ends, Mrs.... READ MORE >
Do you have or know of a child who will turn five by August 31, 2020? Now is the time to participate in Fort Mojave Elementary’s Kindergarten Rally! Due to current COVID19 restrictions, this year’s rally will be done virtually. Start by downloading, printing, and completing the Kindergarten Registration packet, by found HERE. Packets can also be picked up at... READ MORE >
At its April meeting, the Governing Board of Mohave Valley School District approved a school calendar for the 2020-21 school year. This calendar assumes we will be starting as normal, however, things are subject to change based on the COVID-19 virus. The calendar does present some changes from the current school calendar: A start date of the first... READ MORE >
CMES has continued to watch the news and follow the impact of everything that is happening now. As a result, they have noticed many people in need of support. While we are unable to support every person in need, we do want to give back to our community that has consistently supported us. So, we decided to have a give back contest. This contest will be held weekly... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley teachers, students, parents and family continue to adapt to this new way of teaching and learning: Teachers are becoming more proficient at finding appropriate video lessons to support the paper packets, and in many cases we're finding that many of our teachers could become YouTube stars in their own right as they record their own video support for... READ MORE >
We've seen and heard a bit of chatter today regarding the wearing of masks by our staff handing out and delivering meals. As you know, the original CDC guidelines have changed, and it is now recommended that everyone wear masks. Following this weekend's announcement, we immediately began looking for homemade masks from local sources. The first set we received were... READ MORE >
Our second week of packets started going out on Friday, and will continue through this Thursday. We understand that some parents have not been able to get to school to pick up packets until after hours: If you are going to be late, simply call your school office between 8am-4pm to let them know you need a packet left out after hours, and where you'll be picking it... READ MORE >
Be assured that Mobile Meals and Grab and Go food services at our two elementary schools will continue, despite Governor Ducey's stay at home order. As outlined in the governor's presentation, schools are considered essential services: Mohave Valley School District will continue to offer both Schoolwork at Home packets and resources, as well as meals as part of the... READ MORE >
Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman just released the following joint statement: “In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the remainder of the school year. Today’s announcement is intended to give parents and educators as much certainty as possible so they can plan and make... READ MORE >
Ahead of schedule, packets for our Schoolwork at Home program will be available starting today. Packets can be picked up in several ways: At any school site in our district, including the district office, located at 8450 S. Olive Ave. in Mohave Valley by C&D Feeds, the Little League Fields, and Riverpointe Baptist Church.At our Mobile Meal Stops as well as our... READ MORE >
While our campuses remained closed to visitors and the public, our school offices remain staffed for phone calls from 8-4, Monday through Friday. To leave a message for your child's teacher, please enter that extension now, or listen for the automated directions to follow. Extensions and emails can also be found on the Staff Directory page of the district app or... READ MORE >
Due to shifting need, the district has added a stop in Oatman to serve students in that area. At the same time, the district has eliminated the Drive Through program at Mohave Valley Jr. High. Students who have been picking up their grab and go meals there should report to the Mobile Meals stop at Boundary Cone and Mesquite Creek between 9:39-9:49 am. These... READ MORE >
School Offices will now be manning their phone from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday: Please leave a message if the line goes to voicemail, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Additionally, if you’re dialing your child’s teacher, feel free to use their direct extension, which can be found on the Directory Page of the app/website. Meals... READ MORE >
Welcome to week one back to out of school! As teachers come back to start planning how and what to remotely deliver for instruction, here’s some things to keep you busy: Parents, feel free to adjust these activities for your younger or older students. Read every day (younger students can have someone read to them) for thirty minutes. Write about what you... READ MORE >
We just received word that the Governor has extended school closures through April 10. The district already has a plan in place, including the following (check prior updates for more detailed information):Mobile Meals and Drive Through Meals will begin Monday. Check the district app/web page in the NEWS section for more information. Enrichment activities will be... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Schools have submitted an application to the state to run a Breakfast and Lunch Program during this time of school closures. In addition to the drive through meals at each elementary site, the district has also applied for a Mobile Meals program, where meals will be delivered to selected stops throughout the district on a designated schedule. Each... READ MORE >
Two updates to take note of: First, the district has applied to offer a food service program that would not only provide “drive-through” meals at each of our sites, but at the same time provide what we’re calling “mobile meals” that will be delivered by school bus mirroring our current activity route stops. This would allow students and families to pick up... READ MORE >
Following the state's phone conference earlier today, there's still not much solid information to districts and parents, as the state legislature must now take specific actions on how the state will treat the days we are closed (next week for us, as this week we're still officially on spring break). The collective understanding of the meeting is that these... READ MORE >
The district received word this past hour that Governor Ducey has closed all Arizona schools through March 27th. Please click here for more information on the announcement. Mohave Valley Schools are already on spring break through Friday, March 20th. The Governor's announcement effectively extends spring break for an additional week. The district already has... READ MORE >
Well, hasn't it been a crazy week?!? I hope you're enjoying your time off, and can put all this aside at least until we get closer to returning: In the meantime, the graphic attached to this article is still the best advice we have to keep you and your family healthy, even during spring break! And if you missed it, check out our latest district e-newsletter that is... READ MORE >
The Governing Board announced three finalists for the next Superintendent of the Mohave Valley School District: James (Jim) Mosely, Superintendent of the Gila Crossing Community School near Laveen, ArizonaEdward (Bud) Scully, Superintendent of the Florence-Carlton School District in Florence, Montana (and former principal of River Valley High School in Mohave... READ MORE >
Francesca Agnelli is in her sixth year with the Mohave Valley Elementary School District. Before to joining the MVESD staff, Ms. Agnelli was a teacher in a neighboring district. Prior to that she enjoyed a successful career as an art director for over 20 years. Additionally, she was also a singer in various bands that played rock, blues, and country... READ MORE >
Mrs. Stobbs was born in Willoughby, Ohio and graduated with a BA in MS ELA and Science. She then pursued her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Stobbs loves to read and travel and is very excited about an upcoming Spring Break cruise to Hawaii. She is married to Mr. Stobbs, our resident MVESD art teacher. Mrs. Stobbs shares that her favorite student... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Schools are entering the finale week of the #ROCKMyRIDE promotion. Get your ROCK window decal on your car between now and February Parent-Teacher conferences (February 13 & 14): $50 gift cards will be awarded the following week to four lucky winners if we spot your car wearing a ROCK decal. You must have the district app downloaded on your phone with... READ MORE >
Melody Sarenas Cadenas is in her fifth year with the Mohave Valley School District. Currently she works at Camp Mohave as a third grade teacher. Prior to joining the Mohave Valley Team, Melody lived in the Philippines where she received her education from the National Teachers College in Manila and then taught for eight years. She says her favorite moments in the... READ MORE >
Mrs. Loera, originally from the Philippines, teaches first grade at Fort Mojave Elementary. She has been with the Mohave Valley District for 13 years! After high school, she attended Ateneo de Davao University. Something you may not know about Mrs. Loera, she is a firm believer in naps. She naps every day after work. The proudest aspect of her job is that... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Elementary School District currently has an opening for a Governing Board Member, and will consider requesting the County School Superintendent to fill that position at its January 28th board meeting. The person selected will serve for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year, and will be eligible to run for election for a full four-year term in... READ MORE >
Mrs. Celeste Llanes joined the Mohave Valley School District Family in August. At Camp Mohave, she serves as a classroom teacher in the self-contained room. As a teacher of some of our most challenging students, Mrs. Llanes brings patience and calm with her to the classroom each day. She says the most rewarding part of her job is seeing a student find success. It... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Elementary School District is excited to announce that we've partnered with the @uscensusbureau to support the #202Census! As a partner, we'll be working to ensure that our community is accurately represented. This once-a-decade population count serves as the basis for distributing federal assistance to schools and educational institutions, including... READ MORE >
The district is pleased to introduce Stacy Fernandez. Stacy has worked with the district for seven years in a variety of capacities, including Special Education paraprofessional, Title I Reading Interventionist, Junior High Library Clerk, Health Clerk, and most recently and for the past two years district and governing board secretary. Originally from... READ MORE >
Gwenna Morganson has been with our district for ten years, and she currently works are Fort Mojave Elementary School with our Preschool. She is originally from here in Mohave Valley! After high school she attended both Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA and Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA. Something interesting about Gwenna is that she was raised... READ MORE >
Jennifer Perez is a special education paraprofessional at Camp Mohave Elementary School. Originally from Torrance, CA, Mrs. Perez moved to the tri-state as a child and is a proud Mohave High Graduate. She joined the MVESD staff 4 years ago. While working with the district, she has worked both in the cafeteria and in Special Education. Her current position gives her... READ MORE >
Jennifer Bruton, as everyone knows, is the secretary at Fort Mojave Elementary School. She has been with the Mohave Valley district for 12 years, and her most recent three have been as a Dust Devil. Originally, Mrs. Bruton comes to us from Flagstaff, but she has lived in Mohave Valley since the age of six. When she's not typing at a blazing 65 words per minute,... READ MORE >
As part of its effort to improve the district's cyber security, Mohave Valley School District has moved the ParentVue App (and website) to a new server. This move requires parents to update the address used in ParentVue for the App and website. Upon opening their ParentVue app, parents should click on the gears in the lower left corner:Next, once inside, parents... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley School District has made a calendar change for January that moves the two scheduled professional development days from January 16 & 17 to January 13 & 14 to accommodate AVID training for 20 staff members in January. "Although calendar changes can be annoying, our intent was always for our staff to attend the AVID training in Las Vegas in January"... READ MORE >
The State of Arizona released its letter grades for the 2018-19 school year, nearly four months into the current year. Fortunately, the administrative team of the district has had some time to review data prior to the grade release and began moving forward with plans to adjust instruction and learning for the current school year. Many of these efforts began in... READ MORE >
The Governing Board of Mohave Valley School District recently met with the Arizona School Board Association to start the process of searching for a new superintendent. Current superintendent Whitney Crow will be retiring at the end of this school year after 11 years as superintendent and 32 years with the district. In order to gather input, the board has... READ MORE >
Mrs. Debi Hargrove joined the CMES staff as a paraprofessional 20 years ago. Initially she came seeking to cure the boredom left when her youngest child began first grade. However, over time, she has come to think of the students and staff as a part of her family. She says that many students hold a special place in her heart. Prior to moving to Arizona and joining... READ MORE >
MVJHS is proud to present our fabulous 4th year ELA teacher Mary Polsinelli. She grew up in Richmond, Ohio, a small town surrounded by woods and nature that Mary would explore endlessly. Eventually, she would graduate with a BA in Education from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. Mrs. Polsinelli enjoys spending time with her husband Brian (our TECH... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Schools would like to introduce to you Mrs. Hildi Berard. Mrs. Berard started with the district 31 years ago as a third grade teacher at Mohave Valley Elementary School, hailing from the University of Montana. Almost ten years into her teaching career Mrs. Berard transferred to Fort Mojave Elementary, where she also taught third grade. Because... READ MORE >
Audrey Crocker has relatively new to our district, as she is working on her second year. She is currently working in the Title I Reading Intervention Program at Fort Mojave Elementary. She is originally from Glendora, California and attended Glendora High School and Citrus College there.Something that many people don't know about Mrs. Crocker is that she is a... READ MORE >
Cristy Luke joined the Camp Mohave staff this school year after spending three years as a teacher on the Fort Mojave campus. She is teaching 3rd grade for the Coyotes this year. Prior to joining the school district, Mrs. Luke lived in the Philippines where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in early... READ MORE >
On November 2, Fort Mojave Elementary will be hosting a Color Run as a fundraiser to update our school's playground. Letters have gone home with students explaining the event to families, however this link provides information to anyone interested, as well as donation information. http://shop.schoolathon.org/191545 Do you like participating in themed 5k events,... READ MORE >
Several changes to the board meeting scheduled were made at the August Governing Board meeting. Those changes will be posted in the Event Calendar, but in summary: The September Board meeting will be cancelled, and instead the Board will participate in the County Arizona School Board Association meeting, to be held at the CRUHSD Field House on the same day.... READ MORE >
Meet Mrs. Vert! Mindy Vert works at Fort Mojave Elementary School and has been with MVESD for 19 years! She has held a number of roles in both Special Education and Reading Intervention. Before moving to Arizona in 1999, she is originally from Montana. After high school, she majored in Early Childhood Education while starting a family with her husband and two... READ MORE >
We're thrilled to announce Mohave Valley Elementary School District's new app! It's Everything Mohave Valley, in your pocket. WATCH VIDEO NOW!With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and MOST IMPORTANTLY emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2FOYxHL or iPhone: https://apple.co/2FOYETH. Parents who... READ MORE >
Brianna Corum just joined the Camp Mohave staff as an LRC teacher. She comes to us from Mohave High School where she filled the same role. Prior to coming to the area, Ms. Corum grew up in North Carolina. She attended Appalachian State University for her post high school education. During her college years as a Mountaineer, she took a semester to work at Disney... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Schools would like to introduce you to Margie Poppin. Mrs. Poppin began her time with the district in the cafeteria over 20 years ago, and has worked her way through the ranks and into the district office, where she currently wears many hats, including Food Service Director, Procurement, and Accounts Payable. She also dabbles with e-rate, and... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley School District has released the district bus routes for the 2019-20 school year. Although there has been little change to most routes, SOME routes have been changed significantly. Please take time to review the new route schedules by visiting the district's Busing page on the district website. For questions, please contact your child's school, or,... READ MORE >
It's that time of year- time for school supply shopping! Although the district will typically provide everything a student is required to have, we know that students and parents enjoy shopping for back-to-school clothes and supplies. To that end, we've created lists to help guide parents through the maze of supplies available. Please click THIS LINK to see the... READ MORE >
Melissa Ranoldo is completing her fifth year in the Mohave Valley School District. She has taught both 3rd and 4th grades for the district. Currently a 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Ranoldo joined Camp Mohave in 2015. Prior to teaching, she earned her teaching degree from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. On a personal level, she says an unusual fact that not too many... READ MORE >
Today our future 6th graders visited Mohave Valley Junior high to prepare them for a transition into the next grade. Students were given a tour of the school by our AVID students, tried out lock combinations, created a binder for next year, asked 8th graders questions about surviving 6th grade, and practiced note taking. Thank you to all the student leaders who... READ MORE >
AzMerit assessment began this week. The purpose of the assessment is to measure the level of college readiness of each student. On Tuesday, we tested all 100% of our 8th grade students! On Wednesday and Thursday, we tested 98.9% of our students. So far, we have surpassed our numbers from the previous year. This has been a great start to our testing season. We have... READ MORE >
Meet Mrs. Hall! Abigael Barangas Hall is an instructor at Fort Mojave Elementary. She teaches Kindergarten and has worked nine years with the Mohave Valley Elementary District. She is originally from the Philippines. After high school, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and beyond that, she has earned 36 graduate credits in Child Study. Her favorite... READ MORE >
Congratulation to Avalon, Alec, and Samantha, who have been accepted to The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program at Arizona State University! Over 1,000 students from all around the state applied and less than half were accepted, so it is quite an honor that our junior high has three! The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the... READ MORE >
***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COPY OF A LETTER SEND HOME TO STUDENTS APRIL 2ND, 2019*** Dear Parents and Guardians, AzMerit testing is beginning all around our great state. Mohave Valley Junior High will begin to test on April 9th through the 18th. Due to limited computers, students will test on alternating days. First hour teachers will review where and when each... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ashley Adams is on the homestretch of her fourth year of teaching 5th grade at Camp Mohave Elementary School. Originally from California, she completed her first degree at the California Polytechnic University of Pomona. However, after starting out in another field, Mrs. Adams discovered a desire to work with children. So, she went back to school and got her... READ MORE >
CMES is busy preparing for the AZMerit test this next month. We will be starting AZMerit testing on Monday the 1st. The last full day of testing is scheduled for April 17th. Please look at the image attached to see when your child will be testing for AZMerit. Thank you for supporting your children by helping them get plenty of rest, encouraging them, and double... READ MORE >
AzMerit testing is right around the corner! Students and teachers will be reviewing materials over the next two weeks to ensure all students are prepared to do their best. Here are some important items for parentsTesting begins April 9th-18th. Students will be tested on different days, depending on their home room teacher.All assessments will be taken at the start... READ MORE >
The Governing Board of the Mohave Valley Elementary School District approved the 2019-2020 school calendar at its February meeting. The calendar, which is nearly identical to the current calendar, again includes a split fall break in order to coincide with the high school district calendar, providing parents a common break in the fall. "One additional change for... READ MORE >
Mrs. Walker is in her third year with the Mohave Valley Elementary School District. Prior to joining the MVESD team, she worked in Bullhead City and with the AZ Virtual Academy as a teacher. She says that she enjoys seeing student grow and learn new things. The joy they bring each day makes the challenge of teaching more worthwhile. In her free time, she enjoys... READ MORE >
The Arizona Auditor General's office released their annual school financial reports this week for individual public school districts as well as the state as a whole. Attached here is the link to Mohave Valley Elementary School District's report. "Mohave Valley's spending patterns continue to compare favorably with the state" noted Jenette King, District Business... READ MORE >
As Mohave Valley Junior High continues our school wide AVID approach, staff and students are exploring different ways to write, inquire, collaborate, organize, and read. "Does life get easier as we persevere?" was just one of the many questions asked today during Mrs. Polsinelli's Socratic Seminar. Students answered this question by first interacting with... READ MORE >
WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK? A way for students to take a stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through our Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days, January 28th-February 1st. WHY DO WE HAVE RED RIBBON WEEK?The Red Ribbon Campaign started when drug traffickers murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the tradition of... READ MORE >
Devan Ehrheart joined the Camp Mohave Staff as a full time teacher this school year. She joins us fresh out of college at Northern Arizona University. Prior to completing her bachelor's degree in elementary education, Devan attended Mohave Community College. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Ms. Ehrheart moved to the tri-state area with her family. She says the most... READ MORE >
Beginning Monday December 17th, all students are encouraged to participate in our quarterly Spirit Week! On the following days, students can dress as follows:Monday Meme Day (dress as your favorite meme)Tuesday Twin Day (dress with a friend!)Wednesday PJ Day (wear your school appropriate pajamas!)Reverse Day (wear clothes backwards!)Friday Ugly Sweater Day (wear an... READ MORE >
Mrs. Kerrie Priest is in her fourth year with Camp Mohave Elementary School. Prior to joining the Coyotes staff, she lived in Michigan with her husband, their two daughters, and her husband's three older children. While there she attended both Western Michigan and Michigan State Universities. Mrs. Priest says that many people are not aware that she loves to travel... READ MORE >
Linda Gates has been with the Mohave Valley School District for over 10 years. She currently leads the cafeteria at Fort Mojave Elementary and is our Staff Member of the Month for November! We are happy to have her from her hometown of San Diego, California. Linda attended college for two semesters in the early 1980’s. A fun fact of hers, she really likes to... READ MORE >
Veterans Day, first known as Armistice Day, is not a floating holiday. November 11 was specifically chosen for the holiday, as it commemorates the end of hostilities with Germany in World War 1 on the 11th month, 11th day, and 11th hour of 1918. The holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans of all wars: Although the Federal Government attempted... READ MORE >
Mrs. Patricia Purcell has been a valuable member of the Mohave Valley School District team for the last 24 years. In that time, she has worked at all of the elementary schools as a librarian. Originally from Whittier, California, Pat completed her A.A. in preschool education prior to moving to the tri-state area with her husband Darryle. After arriving and joining... READ MORE >
This week’s featured staff member is Mrs. Mandy Waxler. Mrs. Waxler has worked for Mohave Valley School District for 21 years, originally hailing from Pierre, South Dakota. Mrs. Waxler earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, and later went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona University. Mrs. Waxler has the... READ MORE >
For the second year in a row, Mohave Valley Schools earned a "B" letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education. Specifically, Camp Mohave and Mohave Valley Jr. High were rated as B, while as a school that serves preschool through second grade, Fort Mojave did not receive a letter grade, due to the fact that the state's current system heavily uses AzMERIT... READ MORE >
Camp Mohave Elementary, Fort Mojave Elementary, and Mohave Valley Jr. High in the Mohave Valley Elementary School District cares about providing a positive and safe learning environment for our students and community. The PBISaz Achievement Award recognizes schools for successful implementation and outcomes with school-wide systems of Positive Behavior... READ MORE >
Catherine Arrison has been with the Mohave Valley Elementary School District for the past 4 1/2 years. During this time, she has served as an interventionist with the Title One Program. Prior to moving to the Mohave Valley Area, Mrs. Arrison attended schools in Cupertino, California. While in high school she was a stand out on the track and field team and excelled... READ MORE >
Our staff has selected 15 highly motivated and special students to celebrate their successes! If your child was invited to our "Bulldog Breakfast," we invite you and your family to come and listen to the great things our teachers have to say about your student! Breakfast will by on Friday October 5th at 8 am. We look forward to ending the quarter hearing about what... READ MORE >
Our Student Leadership, led by Mrs. Sgroi, will be facilitating Spirit Week beginning October 1st. All dress up days are free to participate in. Please refer to the themes below Monday-Bulldog Pride Never Sleeps! Pajama Day! Tuesday-Bulldog Friends Never End! Twin Day-you and a friend dress the same Wednesday-Bulldogs are the Brightest! Class Colors Day 6th... READ MORE >
At its September meeting, the Governing Board of the Mohave Valley Elementary School District voted to amend the 18-19 School year calendar by moving the professional development days, originally scheduled for January 10 and 11 back one week, to January 17 and 18. The original dates were set to correspond with training available to MVJH staff in Las Vegas which... READ MORE >
On Friday September 5, the students running for student council office gave their speeches to the students they were trying to represent. There were several well written speeches that showed students readiness to serve as council officers. At the end of the day, there could only be 4 officers for student council. They were voted on by the students and will now... READ MORE >
Welcome to our new and exciting breakfast in the classroom! Chartwells Dining Services and Mohave Valley School District would like to remind you that we are now serving free breakfast in the classrooms at Camp Mohave and Fort Mojave Elementary Schools. This allows our students to enjoy a nice nutritional meal to start their day. They are also eating in the... READ MORE >
Ever wonder how the district planned to bring it's vision of Creating School Communities in which ALL students can learn, NO EXCEPTIONS to reality? Simple. By implementing the following Core Beliefs or actions: Utilization of research-based best practices in classroom instruction Fostering a collaborative culture in which data driven decision making is used to... READ MORE >
Grades are an essential component of school. Our goal is to communicate to the student and parent what the child knows. There are several policies that help to guide this communication 80% of a grade is based off an assessment of a standardEach teacher provides students an opportunity to retake an assessment as long as the child attempts to re-learn the material... READ MORE >
Do you have QUESTIONS about math or reading problems and skills for your 3rd,4th, or 5th grade student? Come to Camp Mohave Elementary School on Thursday August 23, 2018 Mr. Laurent, the academic principal at CMES, will be happy to answer any questions you may have. The meeting will take place in room 102 at Camp Mohave Elementary. Mr. Laurent will begin at 5:30... READ MORE >
Meet Jennifer Schmidt, Fort Mojave’s school nurse! She joined the FME team mid-way through last year, so she is in her first year as a Dust Devil. Though she and her family have lived here for a while, her roots take her back to La Mirada, California. Mrs. Schmidt earned her nursing credentials from MCC’s nursing program. ... READ MORE >
Mohave Electric Cooperative's recent press release only emphasizes the need for parents to stay connected to the school through the district's app. In the event of an emergency, parents would be notified first through the district's app, which at the simultaneously posts to the districts Facebook and Twitter accounts. Found in your mobile device's store (Apple... READ MORE >
Rick Boswell is the head of maintenance at Camp Mohave Elementary. He has been in that position for the last 17 years. Prior to that, he worked as the district's landscaper. Originally from Covina, CA, Mr. Boswell relocated and began working in the area in 2001. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with family and boating on the river. Mr. Boswell says an... READ MORE >
Breakfast in the classroom will be starting at Fort Mojave and Camp Mohave on August 2nd. Your child(ren) will be served a delicious and nutritious meal in their classroom every day to help jump start their day and their learning. Jr. High Students will be able to get breakfast in the café daily from 8:30-9:00 and outside in the courtyard starting at 8:20. ... READ MORE >
Come meet your new teachers tonight from 5:30-7:00. This year, students may have difficulty reading their schedule. Our staff will be ready to help all students. If you are unable to attend, please refer to this flyer for assistance. We are excited to see you tonight! READ MORE >
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Fort Mojave Elementary is proud to announce that its new community resource room, a.k.a. the ROCK It Room, is now open and available to our community. Soon-to-be Eagle Scout, Tristen Morganson, and his family, worked hard in the summer's heat to make this room so inviting. As to be expected, there will surely be some things to tweak as it gets used, but this... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Elementary School District 16 will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Mohave Valley Elementary Schools implementing Special Assistance Programs will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision... READ MORE >
Updated bus routes have been posted on the district's website, and can be found on the Busing page under Student Services, or by clicking HERE. Bus routes are listed by area: In the vicinity of Camp Mohave Elementary, Fort Mojave Elementary, and Mohave Valley in general, and are broken down by Elementary and Junior High.For parents new to the area, it's important... READ MORE >
The long-awaited back-to-school supply lists have arrived. Please understand that the school will provide everything your child needs while at school, however every child (and even more so their parents) love to purchase back-to-school supplies. Attached HERE is the list of school-recommended supplies. Walmart has requested these, so you'll likely see them there as... READ MORE >
Do you have or know of a preschool student who will turn 4 by August 31st? If so, Mohave Valley has a free full-day preschool available for district students!The catch? Because the student slots are funded through a state grant, their families must qualify as low income based on the following guidelines: "Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops before age 5. The... READ MORE >
You may have noticed the "Truth in Taxation" notice in the Mohave Valley Daily News this past week, stating that the district will be raising taxes. The notice, required by law (including the verbiage used) any time a taxing entity plans on raising taxes above what is typically allowed, noted that the district will be taxing for an additional $270,000, which will... READ MORE >
Kim Stolfus is currently the health attendant at Camp Mohave Elementary School. Prior to working in that position, she also worked with the district as a paraprofessional. Mrs. Stolfus has worked with the district since 2007. She attended Mohave High School and Mohave Community College. When asked about her proudest moment, Kim says that she most enjoys "watching... READ MORE >
Mark you calendars for May 31st. Mohave Valley Junior High students will be showing off some of the things they have learned. This includes Building tiny home models using 2D and 3D Geometricity"The Outsiders" scene models"What is Energy?" puppet showsMusical performancesAstronomy and earth science displaysDominant and recessive Monster traitsMagazine re-creation... READ MORE >
Camp Mohave Elementary School is saying a sad farewell to their secretary of the last three school years. Mrs. Debbie Doolin will be migrating from the 3-5 elementary to the district office for MVESD. With her departure, the school needed an energetic and capable replacement to fill her shoes. We are lucky and proud to say we have found that replacement. Ms. Sara... READ MORE >
Deborah Laurent, local author, taught a creative writing class to Camp Mohave 5th grade students. She gave the students a writing prompt of --If kids ruled the world... Mrs. Laurent gave prizes to the writers. The winning writer was Angelo Calaunan. His story will be printed in Mrs. Laurent's next novel titled Bookmarks which will be published later this year.... READ MORE >
With the goal of Schools, Families, Community... Working together for Student Achievement, Mohave Valley School's newest group, Mohave Valley Pride, or MVP, is set to hold it's inaugural meeting on Thursday, May 31st at 5:30 p.m. at Fort Mojave Elementary in the cafeteria. "We have some great schools" noted Mandy Waxler, District Director of Special Services, "and... READ MORE >
Join us May 31st from 5:30-6:30 when our students show off what they have learned this year! Every teacher is continuing to help students finish their project to show off to the community. In this image, 8th grade Science teacher Mr. G. helps students develop puppet shows that explains different theories and components of energy. To see more, come to our Showcase... READ MORE >
Today the Mohave Valley Junior High AVID Team will interview students who submitted applications to our AVID class in 2018-19. Round 1 applicants were chosen based on attendance, GPA, low referrals, submitted essay, and teacher recommendation. These students are one step away from Mohave Valley Junior High’s first AVID class. This class is one of the first of its... READ MORE >
Jennifer Bruton is Fort Mojave Elementary's staff member of the month! She is currently the secretary but has held numerous roles throughout her 11 years with the Mohave Valley District. Originally from Flagstaff, she moved to the Tri-state area at the age of seven and graduated from Needles High School.An interesting fact about Mrs. Bruton, she has two boys (11... READ MORE >
Join us May 31st from 5:30-6:30 to see what your students have learned this year! Every teacher is facilitating projects for students to show off to parents, family and friends. The images seen here are from Mr Gladeau’s 8th grade students. Students were given several options to depict a scene from “The Outsiders.” There are many more examples to see at our... READ MORE >
John Laurent has been with the Mohave Valley Elementary District for the last 18 years. Prior to that, he taught for 14 years in the Bullhead City School District. Mr. Laurent is originally from Oxnard, CA. He came to Arizona to attend Arizona State University. While there he received his Bachelors degree in special education and elementary education. Later, he... READ MORE >
We’d like to introduce to you Mrs. Jenette King. Mrs. King is currently the district’s business manager, but has held a variety of positions throughout the district: She started as a preschool aide at Mohave Valley Elementary School in 1999, and has worked as a special education aide, the health clerk at Fort Mojave, the school secretary at Mohave Valley Jr. High,... READ MORE >
For the second time in as many months, Mohave Valley Junior High excelled in academic competition. Congratulations to students Destiny, Alice, Shelby, Samantha, Devin, and Avalon for representing our student body. Your first place trophy will be displayed in our front office until the end of the year. We are so proud of you! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the outstanding Students of the Month! We hope you enjoyed the Bulldog Breakfast. Keep up the great work Rachel, Kylie, Avalon, Serenity, Miranda, Blake, Anthony, Carlos, Roslynn, Michael, Gage, Elizabeth, William, James, Kylie, Annamarie, and Aurora! Our teachers are very proud of you! READ MORE >
Over the last three weeks, the Mohave Valley Junior High staff worked diligently to ensure all students were assessed using the AzMerit standardized exams. Teachers, support staff, and administrators all played a vital roll to ensure every student had an opportunity to take the required assessments. The only exceptions were student illness or a family emergency. If... READ MORE >
In light of the #RedforEd protests facing the state of Arizona, Mohave Valley Schools would like to assure patrons and parents that school will operate as normal during this time. "It's not that we don't support the outcomes sought by the #RedforEd campaign" noted Whitney Crow, Superintendent. "We are all in agreement that for the past 10 years, education funding... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Jr. High students held a walk-out today in opposition to gun violence in public schools in conjunction of the 20th anniversary of the Columbine shooting incident. The event was student-planned and driven. The students were conscientious enough to speak with the school’s administration regarding consequences of such an action, as well as the... READ MORE >
Students have asked for more time to finish their AVID applications. If you have already submitted an application, but would like to add more, please go to the office. The extended deadline is now April 20thWhat is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares students with academic... READ MORE >
Meet Mrs. Teresa (Teri Jo) Jensen!"Mrs. B!"Mrs. Jensen has been with our district for two years, and both have been at Fort Mojave Elementary. She is originally, however, from Isanti, Minnesota.She began her educational journey at Anoka Ramsey Community College where she earned her A.A. degree. On from there, she attended St. Cloud State University to finish her... READ MORE >
What is AVID?AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares students with academic potential, for success in advanced high school classes and in college. Mohave Valley Junior High is accepting 30 students for this class in the 2018-19 school year.What are the expectations for an AVID... READ MORE >
Debbie Haduch has been a full time member of the Mohave Valley School District team for the past seven years. Prior to that, she subbed in the district for three years. Originally from Iowa, Mrs. Haduch attended school at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. After college, she began teaching and is proud to say that she has taught for a total of 40 years... READ MORE >
In April, all students will take state assessments that measures proficiency in writing, reading, and Math. 8th grade will also be assessed in Science. Each grade will test once a week for April, with make ups for absences on Thursday and Friday. All assessments are scheduled to begin at 9 am. Students who need more time can continue in the afternoon.Here are the... READ MORE >
Melinda Robbins came to Arizona from Missouri. Growing up, she was in the band and danced as a prima ballerina. After growing up, she studied to be a teacher at the University of Phoenix. Upon graduation, she began teaching at Camp Mohave Elementary School. She is now in her 6th year as a teacher and says the most rewarding part of her time here at MVESD is seeing... READ MORE >
The Mohave Valley Governing Board adopted the 2018-19 School Calendar at their February board meeting, held earlier this week. "In most cases, the calendar remains the same as this year's" noted Whitney Crow, Superintendent. "School still starts the first Thursday of August, and will end on the first Tuesday of June" continued Crow. The biggest change will be... READ MORE >
We have been fortunate enough to have Mrs. Stobbs work for MVESD for the last 11 years. She is a dynamic and positive force for all of her ELA students and colleagues. She was born near Cleveland, Ohio and has attended both Cleveland State University and Grand Canyon University. Mrs. Stobbs has enjoyed providing travel opportunities to Washington, DC and NYC to... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Junior High is committed to creating school communities in which all students can learn, no exceptions. To better understand the needs of our community, each student is taking home a yellow parent survey on Thursday March 1st. Please fill out this survey about your child’s school and have the student return the document to his or her homeroom teacher.... READ MORE >
Spring Pictures March 7th. Newsletter and order forms will be sent home on Monday 2/26/18 READ MORE >
Meet Nathan Ashmore. He has worked with the district for 11 years and is currently working as the Maintenance Supervisor at Fort Mojave Elementary. He is a home-grown local from Mohave Valley, and he graduated from River Valley High School. Interestingly about Nate, he has been hunting with his family since he was a child. To this day, he holds the family... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Jr. High has been awarded a $1660 grant to cover half of the cost of a field trip to Phoenix to visit the state courts and capitol buildings this spring. Dubbed Real World Civics, the proposed trip would take students currently examining the judicial system on a field trip to the state Supreme Court, Capitol, and Legislature, to see firsthand how or... READ MORE >
Coming to the Mohave Valley area from Las Vegas, Debbie Doolin joined the Mohave Valley Elementary School District team seven years ago. She currently works as the secretary at Camp Mohave Elementary School. However, prior to that job, she worked as the district's copy clerk and as a Title 1 Paraprofessional. She says her proudest moment in the district was seeing... READ MORE >
Today at around 12:45, Mohave Junior High had an accidental injury in the hallway. To make room for paramedics, the school went on a soft lock down, where students were asked to stay in their room until further notice. Students were held in their sixth period classroom until around 1:15. Classes are now resumed as normal. All Students are safe and there were no... READ MORE >
Camp Mohave Elementary School fifth grade teacher Aga Cook has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of... READ MORE >
Each morning, students who ate breakfast in our cafeteria, were given a raffle ticket in hopes that they may be the lucky recipient of a Kindle Fire. Congratulations to Hannah and Cheyenne! We hope your new Kinles bring you countless hours of reading. READ MORE >
December turned into a time of excitement for three students at Camp Mohave Elementary School. As a part of a district effort to encourage more students to eat breakfast, the cafeteria staff handed out raffle tickets over the last few weeks. At the end of breakfast on December 22, three tickets were drawn and those students were given a Fire Tablet for... READ MORE >
Camp Mohave had it's annual spelling bee on December 18. At the spelling bee, students went through several rounds with many of them advancing deep into the word list. At the end of it, there were two that stood out above the rest. Ms. Victoria Cook and Mr. Jonathan Armenta were the winner and runner-up for the 2017-2018 Camp Mohave school spelling bee. Victoria... READ MORE >
Make sure your student is well rested and ready for our upcoming assessments. Dec 13th-Fluency testing through English Dec. 18th-19th-Math Benchmark TestingDec 18-21st-Unit Assessment READ MORE >
Our donated Gaga court is put to good use by our seventh graders! Gaga Ball is similar to dodge ball, except the ball hits below the waste. The ball is hit with an open palm while students use their reflexes and the wall to avoid being touched by the ball. After 2 minutes, a second ball is thrown into the court to challenge the last students left. Within five... READ MORE >
Mrs. Tina Renfro is an 11 year veteran with the Mohave Valley School District. Mrs. Renfro currently works as a paraprofessional on the Camp Mohave Elementary Campus. Originally from Salt Lake City, UT, Tina has called 11 different states home in her life. The district is excited that she has chosen to stay with us all these years as Mrs. Renfro comes to work every... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Students of the Month! Your teachers recognize all the hard work and positive atmosphere you bring to the campus. Thank you for making Mohave Valley Junior High a warm and rewarding school. Keep it up! READ MORE >
Meet Fort Mojave Elementary’s own, Miss Jenny Proa! She teaches in our preschool program, and this is currently her fifth year with the Mohave Valley Elementary District. She is home-grown, raised in Mohave Valley and attended Needles schools from Kindergarten until graduation. Beyond high school, Miss Proa continued her education at MCC and finished at Northern... READ MORE >
Pictured above are Jackie Mazzeo, Executive Director of the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce, along with Superintendent Whitney Crow, Administrative Principals Charlotte Hansen, Patrick Turco, and Rick Cottrell, as well as students Izaak Spinney, Samantha Cox, Karen Livings, and Leila Anderson-Stevens. The Arts in Mohave Valley Elementary School District received a... READ MORE >
Aga Cook is a fifth grade teacher at Camp Mohave Elementary School. Mrs. Cook has been with the Mohave Valley Elementary School District for five and one-half school years. Prior to obtaining her teaching degree from Northern Arizona University, she had received her Master's Degree in Law from the University of Lodz in her home country of Poland. As a child in... READ MORE >
This week the district would like you to meet Mrs. Sherri Sanger. Mrs. Sanger started with the district 23 years ago as an attendance clerk at Fort Mojave Elementary. Following its opening in 1998, Mrs. Sanger became the first school secretary at Camp Mohave Elementary, which happens to be one of her fondest memories and proudest moments in her time with Mohave... READ MORE >
Fort Mojave Elementary's Fall Festival was an amazing time last Friday. It was packed with fun, food, and families! Our staff put a lot of time and effort to put it on, and it showed. We are excited that so many families were able to come and enjoy the night. We would like to thank the following valued community partners for their donations to the night's... READ MORE >
MVJHS Leadership, under the direction of Ms. Bravin, is proud to present the following Red Ribbon Week activities to our students. Parents, don’t forget to join us for a complimentary dinner and babysitting on 10/25 as we offer a drug awareness opportunity for you as well! READ MORE >
Please join us for a complimentary dinner and informative discussion on teenage drug use, trends and prevention strategies for parents of our middle schoolers. Childcare will be provided by our MVJHS Boosters to enable more of our parents to join us. We hope to see you there. For planning purposes, please call Trish Ford at 928-692-5889 to reserve seats. READ MORE >
Offered to current MVJHS students only. It is not too late to sign up for this amazing trip. WorldStrides has some financial assistance still available to underwrite a portion or the entire cost. Call 1-800-468-5899 or email www.worldstrides.com/signup or come by the front office for more info! READ MORE >
Students returning to school on Monday, October 23rd will find the same cafeteria staff ready and waiting to greet them Monday morning for breakfast. However, what's being served will change, not only for breakfast, but lunch as well. The start of the second quarter finds Mohave Valley's Food Services being managed by Chartwells, a nation-wide provider of school... READ MORE >
MVJHS would like to celebrate the 19 year career of Mrs Riney in the MVESD. Mrs. Riney has a Masters in Elementary Education and enjoys photography and crafts. Her adventurous spirit allows her to enjoy riding motorcycles, quads and ATVs in our local desert. Mrs. Riney's fondest teaching moments iinvolve bringing struggling readers up tograde level reading... READ MORE >
Betty Newman or Ms. Betty as she is referred to at Camp Mohave joined the Mohave Valley Elementary School District in 2000. Prior to her time in the district, she was also a valued team member at Mountain View Elementary in Bullhead City. She came to the area from Huntington Beach, CA where she attended Westminster High School. After high school, she attended... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Dr. Emmett Brown, former district superintendent from 1988-2004, and Governing Board Member from 2012-2016, who was recently inducted into the Arizona Rural Schools Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Flagstaff on September 15th. Dr. Brown served Mohave Valley Elementary School District as superintendent for over 16 years, and subsequently has been... READ MORE >
Amanda Lynch is a Special Education paraprofessional at Fort Mojave Elementary, and this is her second year. She is a local, being from Mohave Valley, Arizona. Before she crossed over into the education field, she was an Assistant Manager at the Brendan Theaters for seven years. She also indicated that she is afraid of the dark, so maybe that's why she prefers... READ MORE >
Sandy Phipps has been with the Mohave Valley Elementary School District for 25 years. During that time, she has taught kindergarten through fourth grade. Additionally, she served as a district instructional coach for three years. Originally from Minnesota, Mrs. Phipps attended college at St. Cloud State University. After moving to Arizona, she attended Northern... READ MORE >
Today we’d like to introduce you to long-time bus driver Sandra Rubalcava. “Miss Sandra” as she is known to her students and parents, has been driving with Mohave Valley School District for 11 years, starting with Laidlaw Transportation Services when the district contracted its busing services. According to Transportation Director Paul Hurns, “Sandra is our... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the MVJH 8th grade girls volleyball team in their 2nd place win Saturday 8/26/17 @ the Mohave High School Round Robin Volleyball Tournament. READ MORE >
Mrs. Cook's 5th grade class at Camp Mohave enjoyed a lesson on the human skeletal system. The lesson was presented by representatives, Lisa Townsend and Michelle Wozniak-Wicks, from Valley View Medical Center. Students enjoyed learning about the bones and all of the components that work together to move our bodies. They also learned about bone injuries and... READ MORE >
At Camp Mohave Elementary School 5th graders took turns viewing the eclipse with official glasses. The students had studied the causes of eclipses the previous week and had constructed safe pinhole viewers, but due to the cloud cover the viewing results were very limited. The students were also watching part of the live eclipse feed on the computer. Awes could be... READ MORE >
Ms. Betty Porter is in her 27th (and last) year with our district this year. She has held many positions, but she is currently Fort Mojave Elementary's secretary. Betty is originally from California and has Veterinary Assistant Degree along with two years in with Mohave Community College.Fun Facts about Ms. Betty - she used to street race her cars after tuning... READ MORE >
Mr. Ribelin is a veteran of 25 years at the Mohave Valley Elementary District and was also one of the group of teachers that helped to open Camp Mohave Elementary. He is originally from the state of Washington and attended Northern Arizona University for college. As a former Washington resident, he is a lifelong fan of the Seattle Seahawks. He says his most... READ MORE >
To give you a bit of insight as to who the great people are who make up the staff of Mohave Valley Elementary School District, we'll be instituting a new weekly feature this school year: Meet the Staff. Each week we will select a staff member from a different campus or area, sharing a bit of background information on the man (or woman), the myth, and the legend.... READ MORE >
Anyone who attends functions at Fort Mojave Elementary knows that the parking situation there regularly overflows out of the school's parking lot onto adjacent streets and areas. And anyone who attends these functions held in the evening, especially in the winter months knows how dark it can get in front of the school, where many students and their families use the... READ MORE >
Today's Vocabulary Word: Ga, as in Ga Ga. No, this has nothing to do with Lady GaGa or the sounds a baby makes when first learning to speak! The term "ga" comes from the Hebrew word hit or touch. Thanks to the work of Bullhead City's Mohave County Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board (CAB), Mohave Valley Jr. High will now have a Ga-Ga Ball Court. The game,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Annette Brown, winner of Mohave Valley Elementary School District’s McKellips Award for the 2017 Spring Term. Mrs. Brown, a long time Title I Reading Interventionist at Fort Mojave Elementary School was actually awarded for her work with the school’s ROCK-It Club after school program, funded through a 21st Century Learning Center Grant... READ MORE >
Debbie Laurent, a local author, presented a seminar on the writing process to Mrs. Adam’s and Mrs. Cook’s 5th grade classes on last month at Camp Mohave Elementary School. Mrs. Laurent noted the students creativity was exceptional, while at the same time the students said they had a great time writing. All students who turned in a story received a reward and 3... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Hadduch at Camp Mohave Elementary, Mrs. Higgins at Fort Mojave Elementary, and Mrs. Sgroi at Mohave Valley Jr. High, each of whom received Mohave Electric Cooperative Classroom Grants for the spring of 2017. Mrs. Hadduch’s grant will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math projects that work with her fourth graders on higher level... READ MORE >
The Mohave Valley Governing Board adopted the 2017-18 School Calendar at their March Board Meeting. Superintendent Whitney Crow noted that the calendar follows true to past years' calendars, aligning one week of spring break with the Colorado River High School District's spring break, and keeping Christmas Break the same between the two districts in order to... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Elementary School District, in cooperation with the ROCK-It Clubs of Fort Mojave and Camp Mohave Elementary School, the 21st Century Learning Center Grant, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office is pleased to present a class for parents on Internet Safety and Internet Bullying on Thursday, January 19th, at 4:30 in the Fort Mojave Elementary... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Reyna Adair, winner of the district's first ROCK'in My Ride window decal contest! Mrs. Reyna along with son Jason won five school uniform shirts from Colorado River Tees. How do you win? It's simple: Download the Mohave Valley School District App through either the Google Play Store or the Apple Store. Then simply watch your newsfeed through... READ MORE >
This week kicked off Fort Mojave's ROCK-It Club, boasting an enrollment of 70+ students, with more on the list to start next week. "We are extremely pleased with the initial turnout" commented Ms. Proa, program coordinator. "Turn out at our parent open-house was great, and enrollment followed suit." With a goal of 117 students participating, "We're well on our way"... READ MORE >
The Bullhead City Police Department would like residents to have a safe and happy Halloween. Here are some helpful Halloween Safety Tips:1. Help children pick out or make a safe costume:To prevent tripping or falling down, costumes should have good ground clearance and not drag. Have children wear their own shoes, rather than giant “feet”. Costumes should be... READ MORE >
As you have likely heard, the Governing Board of the Mohave Valley Elementary School District has called for a Budget Override Election. The increase would allow the district to raise the base teacher salary. Click here for the Voter Pamphlet that will be mailed to all voting households.The district is looking to increase teacher salaries for three reasons: Pay... READ MORE >
Mrs. Robin Stobbs, MVJH Language Arts teacher and WorldStrides want to lead your child on the trip of a lifetime. Some of the sights you will see include:In Washington DC:Arlington National Cemetery Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy GravesitesLincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans MemorialMount Vernon, George... READ MORE >
As part of Mohave Valley Elementary District's app roll-out, the district has purchased Mohave Valley Schools ROCK! window decals, and will be sponsoring a ROCKin' Ride contest. Simply get your free ROCK decal beginning at parent-teacher conferences (while supplies last), download the new district app, place the decal on your car, then wait. We'll be in the... READ MORE >
Today Mohave Valley Elementary School District rolls out their new mobile app, developed by Apptegy, a leading school app developer. Available in both the Apple and Google Play stores, the free app will become the center of the district's communication efforts. "This one-stop program will serve as our media hub for the district's social media efforts, including... READ MORE >
The Governing Board has called for a Budget Override Election to be placed on the November General Election Ballot. The proposed override would allow the district to increase its Maintenance and Operations Budget in order to fund an increase in the base teacher salary to $45,000. During discussion prior to the Board calling for an election, Superintendent Whitney... READ MORE >
Mohave Valley Jr. High will extend its school day for the new school year by 15 minutes, according to Academic Principal Christina Stahl. "In looking at our student data, it's become obvious that we need to incorporate a set period for remediation and enrichment much like the elementary schools have" noted Ms. Stahl. "Our experiment with quarter-long math and... READ MORE >