Central Valley Public Schools will be honoring the Class of 2020 with a "virtual" commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM which will be streamed on Facebook Live from the Central Valley Facebook Page. The ceremony will include pre-recorded messages by Principal Todd Beck and this years Valedictorian, Kilee Ackles, and Salutatorian Alyssa Dehart, along... READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school year is coming to an end much differently than anyone would have ever expected. Generally at this time, I along side other members of our staff am planning to stand in front of a crowded gymnasium full of Central Valley supporters to honor our students for their successes academically and athletically. This year we won't get... READ MORE >
Round 2! We want your feedback on remote learning! To take the second survey please click the link below! Click Here To Take Survey READ MORE >
The Nebraska Schools Activities Association has changed requirements for Pre-Participation Physical Examinations for the 20-21 academic year. Due to the overwhelming demand on the healthcare system in Nebraska, it was clear to the NSAA Sports Advisory Committee that the system as a whole would not have the capacity to meet original requirements in place by the NSAA... READ MORE >
Response to COVID-19 Part 1 Introduction Helping children cope with anxiety requires providing accurate prevention information and facts without causing undue alarm. It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents should reassure... READ MORE >
Central Valley's April Newsletter is now available to view! Click the link below!Click Here to View READ MORE >
Central Valley Parents: WOW – What a week it has been for all of us! I hope that you are all well and finding new ways to handle the challenges we’ve been thrown into by this pandemic. This letter covers basic information for next week and for extended school closure. It is a lot of info – digest slowly! I want to be clear. We are not “canceling” school. We will... READ MORE >
Family Resources: Nebraska Family Helpline: 888.866.8660 Boys Town National Hotline: 800.448.3000 Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.723.TALK (8255) COVID-19 Information: Centers for Disease Control - Coronavirus Disease 2019 Regional Mental Health Resources: Howard County Medical Center Mental Health Services 308.223.0638 Mid-Plains Center... READ MORE >
The Goldenrod Conference Executive Committee has released the 2020 All-Conference Girls and Boys Basketball Teams! Congratulations to the following Central Valley student athletes being selected:GirlsVanessa Wood - Second TeamReilly Young - Honorable MentionBoysTy Nekoliczak - Second TeamMorgan Behnk - Third TeamTrevor Cargill - Honorable MentionRegular season... READ MORE >
Date: March 16, 2020 Dear Central Valley Families, It is important to keep you updated on our school district’s plan regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As with any contagious illness, we are working closely with and following the guidelines of the Loup Basin Health Department. This situation is fluid and is subject to change hour to hour. Most... READ MORE >
The NSAA has released that all games on Thursday and Friday of the NSAA Boys Basketball Championships will be available, free of charge, on the NFHS Network. You can access and view all games by clicking the below link: NFHS Network - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nsaa READ MORE >
Please use the links below to access helpful information regarding the "coronavirus disease" (COVID-19) provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/COVID19What You Need to Know About COVID-19Share Facts About COVID-19 READ MORE >
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has officially released 8-man football schedules for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Central Valley will remain in Class D2 - District 5 along side: Chambers/Wheeler Central, Elgin/Elgin Pope John, Humphrey St. Francis and Riverside.New this year, due to changes in NSAA legislation, "bye weeks" have been removed from the... READ MORE >
State Wrestling Apparel is available now using the following link! All shirts will have state qualifier names on the back. Orders are due on Friday, February 14th by 11:59am. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!Good Luck at Districts Cougars!Click Here To Order READ MORE >
Click the link below to view the February edition of the Central Valley Newsletter!February Edition READ MORE >
The annual Riverside Junior High Basketball Tournament will be held this Saturday, February 1 at Riverside High School in Cedar Rapids. Central Valley JH Girls will play their first game against Elba in the main gym at 11:00 AM. The JH Boys team will play their first game at 10:00 AM vs Fullerton in the multi-purpose gym. Games will run ahead of schedule when... READ MORE >
The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held this Sunday, January 26 at the Central Valley High School gym in Greeley. Gym doors will open at 12:00 PM with the contest to begin at 1:00 PM.To be eligible to compete participants must be no younger than age 9 or no older than age 14 as of January 1st, 2020. All kids within that age range are... READ MORE >
The Goldenrod Conference basketball Tournament will begin this Saturday, January 18th and continue through the following week with finals set to be played on Saturday, January 25 at St. Paul High School.Central Valley will enter the tournament as the 7th seed on the girls side and the 3rd seed on the boys.The Lady Cougars are set to take on Spalding Academy at 2:00... READ MORE >
The 2019 Holiday Tournament will be held in Ansley on December 27 and 28! The Cougars will play the late games vs Giltner starting with the girls at 2:00PM followed by the boys at 3:30PM! Consolations and a Finals will be held on Friday afternoon! READ MORE >
It's time to gear up for the 2020 Cougar Wrestling season! Orders can be placed online only through the link below. Deadline to order is Sunday, December 15 at 11:59 PM. Go Cougars! Click Here to Order! READ MORE >
The 2019 D2-5 All-District Football Awards have been released! Central Valley was the D2-5 District Football Champion in 2019 with a undefeated district record. Teams making up Class D2-District 5 were Central Valley, Twin Loup, Clearwater-Orchard, O'Neill St. Mary's, Chambers-Wheeler Central-Ewing and Stuart. The Cougars finished the 2019 season in the... READ MORE >
The Goldenrod Conference Executive Committee has released Conference Volleyball Awards for the 2019 season. Congratulations to the following Central Valley athletes receiving honors this season:First TeamVanessa Wood, SophomoreSecond TeamKensey Wadas, SeniorAshlyn Wright, JuniorThird TeamDani Wadsworth, JuniorHonorable MentionNeleigh Poss, Sophomore READ MORE >
The Central Valley Cougar Volleyball Team punched their ticket to the NSAA State Volleyball Tournament on Saturday evening. The (#10) seeded Cougars defeated the (#7) Maywood-Hayes Center Wolves, 3 sets to none, in the District Final match held at Kearney High School.Central Valley will now move on to play in the first round of the State Volleyball Championships on... READ MORE >
Area newspapers have released their 2019 Post Season Softball Honors. Those among the honorees for Centura-Central Valley are as follows: Lincoln Journal Star Class C First Team- Morgan Semm Class C Honorable Mention- Jasmine Miller, Reilly Young, Katelyn Fanta and Kilee Ackles Grand Island Independent All Heartland Super Squad- Morgan Semm All Heartland... READ MORE >
Before Art teacher Kathy Rakness’ ten students set out north on Highway 281 to explore the Bronze Sculpture Garden located on the courthouse lawn in Bartlett, Nebraska, she asked them to look at a pamphlet featuring several bronze sculptures and describe what they saw. What they saw paled in comparison to the 32 lifelike images renowned sculptor Herb... READ MORE >
Cougar Football is on a roll, so let's get ready for playoffs! Orders can be placed online only at the link below and sales will stop at Noon on Monday, November 4 ! All orders will be delivered to Central Valley High School and an alert will be sent out when they arrive! Click Here to Order! READ MORE >
Central Valley Social Worker, Ann Holley, was "Highlighted" by the School Social Work Association of Nebraska for the month of October! The following was released by the SSWAN. Keep up the good work Ann!OCTOBER SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER SPOTLIGHTFacts:- Works with students PK-12th grade- This is her 2nd year as a School Social Worker- One thing on her bucket list is to... READ MORE >
Two Central Valley 8th graders, Lexi Johnson, daughter of Brad and Christy Johnson and Kendra Cargill, daughter of Rex and Anita Cargill, have been accepted into the Columbus Middle School Honor Band! The honor band will take place all day on November 16, 2019 at Columbus Middle School with a concert open to the public at 4:00 PM. Admission is $3 for Adults and $2... READ MORE >
The Nebraska Schools Activities Association has released pairings for the 2019 C-4 District Softball Tournament. This years tournament is being held at the Smith Softball Complex in Hastings, NE. The Centura-Central Valley (CCV) Diamonds enter as the 4th seed and will take on #5 Blue Hill at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9. Good Luck Diamonds!Click Here For Full... READ MORE >
After several requests and seeing the awesome new designs the Central Valley Senior Class is releasing a supplemental apparel order! If you are wanting to order any apparel from the last design batch please follow below:Email Staci Rother at staci.rother@centralvps.org with the full name of the item and the size that you need.Bring a check or cash to Central Valley... READ MORE >
Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne will visit Central Valley High School in Greeley on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., to talk about the need for volunteers for TeamMates, a locally funded, school-based mentoring program he and his wife Nancy started in 1991. The goal of TeamMates is to support and encourage young students by pairing them... READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Central Valley Elementary on September 19 - September 27! Books will be available to view during the following time slots each day:Thursday, Sept. 19: 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PMFriday, Sept. 20: 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PMMonday, Sept. 23: 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PMTuesday, Sept. 24: 7:40 AM - 8:00... READ MORE >
Central Valley will host their annual JV Volleyball Tournament this Saturday, September 14 at Central Valley High School in Greeley. Teams in this years tournament include: Central Valley, Spalding Academy, Burwell, Chambers/Wheeler Central, Arcadia/Loup City, Broken Bow (2 teams), and Heartland Lutheran. Games will begin at 10:00 AM! Go Cougars! Click Here For A... READ MORE >
Loup Basin Public Health Department will be offering influenza shots at Central Valley Public Schools on Tuesday, September 17 in Scotia 8:30AM-10:30AM, Greeley 11:00AM-1:00PM and Wolbach 2:30PM-3:30PM. This clinic is for all students PK-12 and family members. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, a $15 donation per vaccination... READ MORE >
Fall Sports are finally here! We are pleased to introduce our athletics teams for the 2019 season! CCV Softball is off to a great start winning their season opener vs Minden 13-0 in 3 innings! Cougar Volleyball will get their start in a NSAA Hall of Fame Jamboree game vs Ord on August 27th at 6:30 PM at home!Cougar Football will get their debut vs Riverside on... READ MORE >
Ready or not, the 2019-2020 is about to begin! As normal, shuttles will operate between each town to their respective school. Please note, our shuttles run on a tight schedule so please be sure that your student is present and ready to board the buses so that they can leave on time! Parents with students on rural routes will be contacted by their drivers at the... READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school year is about to begin! Check out the August/September Newsletter using the link below!August/September Newsletter READ MORE >
Gear up for the 2019-2020 school year with some fresh Cougar Apparel! Orders can be placed online using the following link. All orders will be delivered to the high school!Deadline to order is August 25th!Click Here To Order READ MORE >
Support the Central Valley FFA chapter by purchasing a t-shirt!T-Shirts will cost $13. Orders must be in by Friday, August 23rd.Click Here to Order! READ MORE >
Central Valley will be sending 10 qualifiers to the NSAA State Track Championships on Friday and Saturday, May 17 & 18 at Omaha Burke High School! The Cougars had an excellent showing at the District Meet in Broken Bow last week bringing home Central Valley's first Girls District Track Championship! The following 10 qualifiers will be competing across 10... READ MORE >
Rikako Takeuchi is the lone Cougar golfer to qualify for the NSAA State Boys Golf Championships next week! Per NSAA rulings if a member school does not offer Girl’s Golf in the fall season, those girls who are interested in golf must play against the boys in the spring. Rika placed 9th at the District Golf Meet in Leigh on Monday, shooting a 90 (45-45) which makes... READ MORE >
Central Valley’s Gage Bonge had already made one big decision his senior year, to enter the Armed Forces following graduation. But as the school year came drawing to a close, he had another, albeit smaller, issue to decide: what to make for his year-end senior Shop project? The answer came from an unexpected source. His grandmother, Patty Harris, told him someone... READ MORE >
The Central Valley FFA Chapter has T-shirts for sale! Orders can be placed online by using the following link!Click Here to Order READ MORE >
Central Valley Senior High art students finished second at this year’s 2019 Goldenrod Conference Art Show, falling shy of first by .04 of a point behind first place winner Nebraska Christian, said Art teacher Kathy Rakness. She noted her Junior High entries did very well also, garnering a second place finish out of five teams. “Everyone has worked so hard and done... READ MORE >
By the time Special Education teacher Misty Dvorak was 18, she knew two things for certain: she wanted to live her life for God and to work with disadvantaged children. Dvorak, the daughter of Terry and Barb Dvorak of Wolbach, attended Grand Island Northwest High School where she played sports and excelled in academics. Being the fourth and youngest in... READ MORE >
When the opportunity came to help her students learn how to save a life, Science teacher Andrea Wolf took it. “I was teaching a short course on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in my Health Science class, and I asked my students if they would like to learn the procedure.” She said without missing a beat, they all said yes. Once plans were approved to have... READ MORE >
K-12 Family Night- Annual Title I Parent Meeting When: Thursday, April 25, 2019 Where: Central Valley Elementary - Scotia, NE Schedule: 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Sloppy Joe and Hot Dog Supper in the Gym/Lunch Area 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: K-12 Title I Parent Meeting in the Gym Review Parent and Family Engagement Policy and other Title I information.Additionally, we will... READ MORE >
Loup Basin Public Health Department will be offering an immunization clinic at Central Valley Public Schools on Tuesday, April 30 in Greeley at 10:30 AM, Scotia at 12:30 PM and Wolbach at 3:00 PM. This clinic is for students entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade and college. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, a $15 donation per... READ MORE >
PWG Baseball Apparel is now available through Misko Sports online! Make sure you get your gear to cheer on the PWG Baseball teams this summer! Deadline to Order is Sunday, April 28! Click Here To Purchase READ MORE >
By now, everyone is aware that Nebraska suffered one of its worst natural disasters in recorded history. Following the aftermath of what weather experts called a “bomb cyclone,” Nebraskans saw the true measure of humanity in all its giving. On a smaller scale, the Central Valley Speech team experienced firsthand the kindness of strangers when they found themselves... READ MORE >
The Central Valley Speech Team is sending one qualifier to the State Meet! The Nebraska Schools Activities Association hosts the Class D1 State Speech Contest at the University of Nebraska - Kearney on Friday, March 22.Haley Thompson, qualifying in Poetry, is the only Cougar on this years team that earned her way to the biggest competition of the season! Haley... READ MORE >
The Goldenrod Conference has released their All-Conference Girls and Boys Basketball teams for the 18-19 season. Those receiving honors from Central Valley are: Girls: Colby Grossart - First Team Brylee Barr - Second Team Devyn Erickson - Honorable Mention Jadie Rother - Honorable Mention Boys: Morgan Behnk - Third Team Trevor Cargill - Third Team Ty... READ MORE >
Art teacher Kathy Rakness has taught students for the past 47 years and, like New England Quarterback Tom Brady, has no plans to retire. In 1972, she moved from her home State of North Dakota to North Loup where she still lives. She began her teaching career at North Loup-Scotia High School and now divides her time teaching middle, high, and Special Ed... READ MORE >
Central Valley will send 4 wrestlers to the 2019 NSAA Wrestling Championships this weekend! Class D wrestling will begin on Thursday morning, February 14 @ 9:30 AM at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. State Finals on Saturday, February 16 will be televised on NET. Cougars Wrestlers competing in Omaha will be: Kyle Oakley - 113lbs (Click For Brackets) Shaye Wood -... READ MORE >
When you put the right tool in the right hands, great things can happen. In the case of Central Valley’s Ag Department, the tool is a new Syncrowave welder that was awarded by Farm Credit Services after one of its instructors, Lesley Dugan, applied for and received an FCSAmerica grant. The welderwhich is valued at over $2,600 was one among several Farm Credit... READ MORE >
The Junior Class is selling Central Valley branded stadium seats! The seats will have the same design as last years order. Orders can be made by turning in the form below to the High School, by contacting the High School office at 308-428-3145, or by emailing Staci Rother at staci.rother@centralvps.org. All orders are due on March 1.Click Here for Order Form READ MORE >
** The following article was originally published in the Greeley Citizen**Greeley County has been named the best place for opportunities for children in Nebraska by a very recognized group, Voices for Children. Another area county, Boone, was ranked second best in the state.Voices for Children, based in Ralston, Nebraska, provides data about children in Nebraska... READ MORE >
North Loup’s Carrie Sheldon has served as a School Board Member for the Board of Education since 2008; first for North Loup-Scotia Public Schools and, more recently, as Vice President for Central Valley Public Schools. On January 14, Sheldon attended her last Board meeting as a member, ending 10 years of service on the Board. At an earlier meeting last November,... READ MORE >
Someone once said that cancer has no prejudice. It attacks every age, race, gender and religion. Rich or poor, it makes no difference. It is totally non-partisan.The fight against cancer has gone on for decades and, unfortunately, will probably continue for many years more. One of the strongest weapons we can use to subvert it is research. And research takes... READ MORE >
Like most students who are given an extracurricular writing assignment to complete on top of their normal school work, sophomore Jackson Wibbels was less than enthused when his Science class was instructed to write an essay, pair it with a photo, and enter an “Inspired by Science Photo Contest” presented by Bayer and the National 4-H Council. Although fond of... READ MORE >
The brackets for the 2019 Goldenrod Conference Basketball Tournament have been released! Central Valley's Girls will head into the tournament as the #2 seed and will host their first game on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:30 PM, playing the winner of Riverside and Elba. The Cougar Boy's will play their first game as the #4 seed of the tournament on Monday, January 14 at... READ MORE >
The Ag teachers at Central Valley are doing more these days than growing young minds; with the help of a Perkins Grant that allowed them to purchase a small greenhouse, they’re growing ideas and entrepreneurialism and… poinsettias… sort of.Leslie Dugan and fellow Ag teacher, Julia Wright (the two are daughter and mother), were delighted when they... READ MORE >
To welcome the Christmas season, Central Valley High and Elementary Schools are inviting the public to attend two special musical performances this month. In Scotia, the elementary students will be holding their Winter Concert on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 7 PM in the school gym. On Monday, December 17, 2018, Central Valley High School students will be... READ MORE >
Dear parents and families, As part of our Service Learning Project for Senior English, Gage Bonge, Dodge Daniels, and I will be sending care packages to our troops. We chose to do this project to honor the service men and women. Central Valley students, staff and community members are asked to help put together care packages for American troops deployed or... READ MORE >
District Final pairings have been released by the NSAA. Central Valley moves on with 44.0667 points and a 24-6 record qualifying them for one of four wildcard spots in Class D1. The Cougars will be placed as the #10 seed in the District Tournament and match up with #7 Cambridge. The D1-7 District Final game will be played on Saturday, November 3rd at 5:00 PM at... READ MORE >
Cougar Volleyball will make their way to Loup City on Saturday, October 20 to compete in the Rebel Volleyball Tournament. The Cougars (#2 seed) will play their first game at 10:00am versus Gibbon (#7 seed). Central Valley hopes to finish their regular season strong with just 2 dates remaining on the schedule. Sub-Districts will begin on Monday October 29th at Ord... READ MORE >
Come out and support the Studley Family! There will be a fundraiser held on Friday, October 19 at the Wolbach Community Center prior to the Central Valley vs. Stuart football game. The event will run from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and will include a meal and the chance to bid on many silent auction items! All proceeds will help support Emily Studley and her family as Emily... READ MORE >
2018 Playoff Football Apparel is now available for sale! ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED ONLINE! Deadline for ordering is Sunday, October 21st at midnight. Orders will be delivered to the high school by Wednesday, October 24th so make sure you arrange a way for your order to be picked up! **NOTE: WE ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES ORDERING FROM GOOGLE CHROME! IF YOU HAVE... READ MORE >
Ewing High School will host a burger bash on Tuesday, October 16th from 5:00-7:00 in conjunction with the Volleyball Triangular. The Bash is sponsored by Ewing Public Schools "Beef in Schools" committee and will serve as the kick-off to that new program! Burgers will be grilled in front of the school and will be served with chips and a water for $5.00. This event... READ MORE >
Central Valley will be having their 2018 Fall Sports Parent's Night on Friday, October 12 following the Cougar Football Game in Wolbach. This will be for high school Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country athletes and parents. The Cougars take on the Chambers-Wheeler Central-Ewing Renegades with kick off at 7:00pm! READ MORE >
The 2018 Goldenrod Conference Volleyball Tournament is set to begin on Thursday, October 11. The tournament was seeded on October 2 based on NSAA Wildcard points as of the Saturday prior. The Central Valley Cougars will enter the tournament as the 2nd seed and will host Spalding Academy and St. Edward at 5:00pm on Thursday. The Cougars will play the winner of that... READ MORE >
Our Centura-Central Valley Diamonds are heading to Cozad, Thursday, October 4th. The Class C-6 District Softball Tournament will be held at Bellamy Park in Cozad, NE. The Diamonds will take on Minden in the first round starting at 2:00pm! To view the full tournament bracket click the following link! Class C-6 Tournament Bracket Game updates will be available by... READ MORE >
The Central Valley Cougar Marching Band (Grades 7-12) will be marching at the 77th Annual Harvest of Harmony Parade on Saturday, October 6th in Grand Island with 25 band members and 6 auxiliary cheerleaders and dance team under the direction of Mrs. Leslie Essman. The parade is held in downtown Grand Island on 3rd Street and is televised on NTV beginning at 8:00... READ MORE >
Emily Studley lives in Wolbach, NE with her husband Dallas, and their three school age children. Emily was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year. She recently found out the cancer has returned and has to seek further treatment. Please show your love and support for Emily and her family!Click Here to Purchase a T-ShirtNo One Fights Alone, #studleystrongPlease... READ MORE >
The Memorial Field House Fundraising Committee will be hosting their 2nd Annual BBQ Cook-off Challenge on Saturday, September 29th in Wolbach. The gates open at 1:30 PM with appetizers being served throughout the day. The Nebraska football game will be available to watch and the meal will begin at 6 PM. All funds raised will go towards the new locker... READ MORE >
Loup Basin Public Health Department will be offering influenza shots to all staff, students and families. They are set up to bill major insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid. Insurance will cover the cost of the shot, however if you do not have insurance the suggested donations would be $15 per shot.The Flu Shot clinic will be at the following Central... READ MORE >
The Book Fair will be open September 14-21. There are books for preschool through eighth grade. There are even titles high school students may enjoy! Be sure to check out the Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences! It will be open 7:40-8:00 a.m. every day and 3:50-4:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. READ MORE >
David Biedrzycki will be visiting Central Valley High School at 10:00am & Central Valley Elementary at 1:00pm on September 27. David is a children’s book author and illustrator. He has written many different children’s books. An order form went home with each student kindergarten through sixth grade last week with information about the Book Fair. If you would... READ MORE >
Central Valley will be hosting our annual Varsity Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 15th, beginning at 10:00am. The Cougars will go into the tournament as the first seed, with 46.0 power points and will play 4th seed Kenesaw in the first round. Giltner (#2) and Hampton (#3), who is new to the tournament this year, will then play at 11:00am. Be sure to... READ MORE >
Central Valley Public Schools has unveiled a new mobile app for all you smart phone users! You can download the app from your Apple or Android app stores to stay closely connected to all Central Valley happenings. The app views very similarly with the web page which should make navigation very similar, but here are a few pointers! Live Feed By touching LIVE... READ MORE >
Central Valley has a new hub for all activities and events. rSchool Today is our new activities scheduler and will be the go-to place for detailed information regarding and all happenings in the Central Valley district! You can access this calendar through the web page by clicking "Menu" and then the "Calendar" button, or on the mobile app by touching "Calendar" in... READ MORE >