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Announcements
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From the Nurse's Desk:
Friendly Reminders
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Beginning school year 2010/2011-Students IN ALL GRADES need 2 doses
of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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!!
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Mifflin County School District
Mission Statement
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"Educate each
student to
meet life's challenges."
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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 |
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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

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

| Amy
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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.
By Peggy Fisher
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