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The new LENS is here, check it out!
Photos of the new high school construction
(
new pics of the as of 5/13- check out the new entrance)

For information on weekly activities, check out the weekly bulletin under Forms and Bulletins
Check out the latest additions to The Lens

Announcements

Click on a red date to see more information.


From the Nurse's Desk:
 

Friendly Reminders

  1. Beginning school year 2010/2011-Students IN ALL GRADES need 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease. 
     

  2. A message about junior physicals-PA School Health Law requires all children to have a physical exam completed upon original entry into the school, in the 6th grade, and in 11th grade. Read more...
     
  3. If your child needs to take any medications during the school year-prescribed or over-the-counter and order must be written by the physician. 
     
  4. If your child has a food allergy and accommodations need to made in the cafeteria a written note from a physician needs to be provided.  This only needs to be completed one time. 
All form are available in the web site and in the school office during the summer time.
Check out the towel project photos from Mrs. Singers class!

Living museum photos are now available!!


DON'T MISS THIS YEARS STUDENT ART SHOW!!!
Friday May 1st (note: this is a correction, the site mistakenly said April 24th) from 6-8PM is the Annual IVHS Art Show. 

Featuring student Art Work, refreshments, and music by the IVHS guitar club.

Want to know some ways we are using Technology in the Classroom?  Check it out, new items will be added regularly!


Fight Back Week starts 2/2/09- read about how you can make a difference....also check out the photos
(New Pictures have been posted, check them out!!)


Want information about the Dual Enrollment program at Indian Valley High School? Check out the attached powerpoint slide show.


Here to Help - Governor Rendell launched HereToHelp.pa.gov in December as a new online resource that will make it easier for citizens to find the resources they need through existing government programs to help make ends meet during the economic crisis.  Read more.... (pdf version)

What is Metaphorical Sculptures??? Well, the 3-D Design Class has some examples, check them out!


Mrs. Valerio's Spanish classes work on projects for Day of the Dead, check them out! Check the photos page often to see updates.


Several students from Indian Valley recently visited the Whitaker Center for their special exhibit on the human body. 
Check out the photos!


Read more by journalist Heather Adams


Cooking in the Garden was officially open for business today.  This is a cross-curriculum project with Culinary Arts and the Business Club.  It received 5 stars from local critics, read more....
Don't forget to check out the menu for our next meal


Note: The Activity Period schedule has been updated for the 08-09 school year.  (it is on the Forms Page)


The Medical Emergency Transportation Form has been updated, click here for the new form


The 2008-2009 School Calendar is now available.  You can find the calendar, the weekly bulletin, forms, and more on the Forms and Misc Info page.  Check it out!!


Mexico pictures are here!!!!!


Check out the photos of the Living Museum participants!


 Check out the pictures from the senior dinner dance!!



 



Principal, Ronald L. Varner
Assistant Principal, Michael V. Zinobile

Contact Information:
Indian Valley High School
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA  17044
717-248-5441
Fax: 242-5806

Driving Directions


Photo of the new school
 

 

Site Shortcuts:
MCSD Calendar 72 DON'T
Sports Schedule Parent Connect
Lunch Menu
The Lens - IVHS On-line magazine

 

Mifflin County School District
Mission Statement
 


 "Educate each student to
meet life's challenges."
 

 

ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

 

Delays:
3rd occurrence - 1/15/09
2nd occurrence - 12/22/08
1st occurrence - 12/17/08

Closings:
3rd occurrence - 1/28/09
2nd occurrence - 1/16/09
1st occurrence - 1/7/08

Last Day of School for students:
Thursday June 4, 2009 and IVHS Graduation

 

Headlines and Features

Awards Photos Are Here - Congratulations Seniors!


Congratulations to the following Minute Men for their State Championship:

Brad, Jon, Aaron, and John

2009 Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Challenge Winners
 


Congratulations to Erin Fite on participating in this year's Central Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar.

 

 

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The vision of HOBY is to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society, through understanding and action, based on effective and compassionate leadership.  See Erin for more information


Congratulations to all the students who competed at the PA High School Computer Fair on Tuesday May19th. Pictures
 

Vinny  & Nate - Digital Movie
Zach & Chris - Programming
Dustin & Garrett - Animation

Cody & Kira - Curriculum Based Web Design
 

Unfortunately we did not place in any category but we were able to network with other schools and get ideas for next year. 


Congratulations to three of our local art students:

1st Place - Jack Mernin
3rd Place - Carsi Musser
3rd Place - Chase Criswell
These students competed in the McCann School of Art contest: "Arts Alive 2009".  There was over 150 pieces of art work submitted and only 15 prizes were awarded.  Out of the 15, Indian Valley won three awards!



Congratulations
to all the students who recently attended the Economic Challenge.  Here are some of the results:

Macro Economics--
Glenn placed 1st out of 131
Micro Economics--
Chris placed 3rd out of 131



Congratulations to the following students who are our FBLA
(Future Business Leaders of America).  These students are competing at the State conference from March 29 -  April 1:
 

Heather Adams
Erika Condo
Alyssa Sunderland
Samantha Treaster
Laura Wilhelm


NRG Powered By Choice - IVHS wins photo contest.  Eat Right, Exercise and Stay Active!!


 



World language week - cake decorating contest winners announced:

#1 Amy and Allison Eldredge - Day of the Dead

#2 Sami Aumiller & Nolan Schaff - Chinese New Year
#3 Hope Beckenbaugh - Mardi Gras

See photos of all the cakes!


CONGRATULATIONS go out to Bree , who has been named to the 2009 All State Indoor Track and Field team. 

She received this honor based upon her performances throughout the season as well as her 3rd place finish in this years PTFCA Indoor Track and Field State Meet held at Penn State University on February 21st. 

Her time at this meet established a new school and county record and ranked her 11th NATIONALLY!

-Scott Gantz


Congratulations to Tye Boyer in his 3rd place finish in PIAA State Wrestling this year!


The following students will be advancing to the PMEA State Choir Competition:

Amy Soprano 2 
Kaylyn Alto 1
David Tenor 2 
John Bass 1 
Jesse Bass 1

The All-State music conference will be held from April 22-25 at Valley Forge, PA.

The Choir will be part of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association State Conference which includes a professional conference for music educators as well as State Choir, Band, Orchestra and Instrumental and Vocal Jazz.

 

Congratulations to all swim team members on a great season! See more...

 

 


Check out the latest additions to The Lens - the man on the street interviews.



GOOD NEWS - IVHS was awarded $100 for their participation and efforts during the 2008 National Apple Month.  Read more...


World Cultures celebrates the Chinese New Year, check out the photos and see the winners!


The following students are moving on to Regionals, if you see them please congratulate them:

Bryce Hill- Clarinet 1
Laura Wilhelm- Horn 4

IVHS students participate in job shadowing at Lewistown Hospital, check out the photos.


The International Thespian Society recently inducted 7 top students from the theatre arts program at Indian Valley High School! Read more...


Thanks to all the students who participated in our efforts to recognize the importance of walking.  Check out some more pictures from the start of our walking club!


Check out the photos from todays events!

Check out the article in the Sentinel by our own journalist Jesse Crosson!
Thanks to PANA, CTC, NRG - Powered by Choice for supporting this event


IVHS School Matters on WTAJ this morning with Amy Mearkle!! 
Ever year Indian Valley High School students in the Mifflin County School District go on a field trip to one of our local parks (Reed's Gap State Park).
  Read More
!! (note: this link takes you to the "We Are Central PA Web Site", so you are leaving the IVHS school website)


Promoting Trails for Active Living
Indian Valley High School's Physical Education Teacher Glenn Kyle has been very busy lately keeping his Bike Club on the 'map' - literally...read more
 


Have you heard? IVHS is going GREEN!!
This past Spring, the Culinary Art Dept. and many other interested parties turned an empty piece of grass into this beautiful garden.  Check out the photos from the garden and also some pictures of the most recent Back To School night featuring a dinner for the teachers using fresh vegetables from this garden.  Stay tuned for more information and how you can become part of this wonderful idea...


"We care about kids"

Check out this year's copy of 'Resources for Parents' provided by Mifflin County Communities That Care. 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and attend workshops on parenting!


Congratulations to Rachel,
this year's Mifflin County Dairy Princess!
Rachel is a senior here at IVHS.  As the Dairy Princess she is involved with many activities helping to promote the benefits and awareness of dairy products.  When you see Rachel, please congratulate her and wish her well at the State Competition in Camp Hill this year during September 18th - 20th.  

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