Clearwater Valley Elementary School

📣 Kindergarten Jumpstart Invitation!🎒🍎

Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten this fall but haven’t enrolled them yet at Clearwater Valley Elementary? It’s not too late!

We’d love to invite your child to join us for Kindergarten Jumpstart, happening August 4–7, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for incoming Kindergarteners to get comfortable at school, meet new friends, and start their journey as a Ram in a fun and welcoming environment.

To get your child enrolled or for more information, please contact us:
📞 Call the school at 208-926-4311
📧 Email Principal Melanie Martinez at martinezm@sd244.org

We can’t wait to welcome your little one to CVE!

📚 Free School Supplies Distribution! 🎒 We are thrilled to announce that free school supplies will be distributed to our community on Wednesday, August 6, from 5-6 PM at Clearwater Valley Elementary. This event is made possible through generous donations from community members, the School Supplies Drive, the Central Idaho Education Association, and Southfork Tire. This is a wonderful opportunity to ensure that all students are well-equipped for the upcoming school year. Everyone is welcome, so please spread the word!

Mountain View School District #244 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program! Free meals are available to all children ages 1–18, no registration or paperwork required. 🍽️ Meal Sites, Dates & Times Clearwater Valley Elementary School 📍 306 East Pine Street, Kooskia, ID 83539 🗓️ August 4 – August 7, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Grangeville Elementary/Middle School 📍 400 South Idaho Street, Grangeville, ID 83530 🗓️ July 28 – August 7, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

FREE CHROMEBOOKS & DESKTOPS! The District has a number of devices which are out of OS compliance and are unsuitable for use in an educational environment. Many still function for basic internet browsing and are being offered as-is with no guarantee of functionality or support. Come to the District Office today (May 23rd) between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM for pickup. 714 Jefferson Ave, Grangeville, ID 83530

Our surplus Chromebooks are being made available to the community! If you're interested in picking one up, stop by the District Office this Friday, May 23rd, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Please note: These devices are provided as-is, on a first-come first-serve basis. There is no guarantee of performance, functionality, or support.

It is election day today. Exercise your right to vote at your precinct in your community. Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Find your polling place and voter info here: https://voteidaho.gov/ Make your voice heard, and have a great day!

The vote regarding the proposed deconsolidation of Mountain View School District 244 will take place from 8 am to 8 pm on May 20th. Find your polling location and voter information here: https://voteidaho.gov/

We love our teachers & staff!

You're Invited to the Ram Showcase! Clearwater Valley Elementary & Junior-Senior High Schools is excited to invite you to our Ram Showcase on Wednesday, May 7, a celebration of learning, creativity, and community! Come explore an amazing display of K-12 student projects in art, science, math, and more. From innovative models to stunning artwork, our students have been working hard and can't wait to share their accomplishments with you. 🎶 Stay for the CVJHS Spring Concert at 6:00 PM, featuring the incredible talents of our CVJHS musicians. 🌱 Don't miss the CVHS Agriculture Plant Sale, where you can pick up beautiful plants grown by our high school Ag students. There’s something for everyone—bring your family and friends for an evening of inspiration and fun! We hope to see you there!

We are thrilled to welcome a new class of Kindergarteners to Clearwater Valley Elementary! If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, it’s time to get ready for Kindergarten! Please join us for Kindergarten Registration Day on Friday, May 9th at Clearwater Valley Elementary. During this appointment, your child will participate in a brief screening to help us learn more about their strengths and needs as we plan for the upcoming school year. To schedule your appointment, call the school office at (208) 926-4311 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We can’t wait to meet your child and begin this exciting journey together!

This announcement is for Mountain View School District parents and students within the Elk City, Grangeville, and Kooskia communities. Weather conditions require a 2-hour Late Start tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th, 2025. Bus route pick up times will be 2-hours later than regularly scheduled times. School doors will be unlocked 2-hours later than normal. The 2-hour delay will provide more time to restore power to affected areas in the district and allow for additional daylight to improve visibility when assessing icy roads. We will update you with future notifications if conditions change. Again, all Mountain View 244 schools will have a 2-hour late start February 6th. Please stay safe and warm.

Both the Clearwater Valley Jr/Sr High and the Clearwater Valley Elementary will be closed Monday, Feb 10th, to support those mourning the loss of Erin Price-Smith and Alan Reuben. Please read the full News post here: https://www.sd244.org/article/2011938 Erin’s celebration of life is Friday, Feb 7 at 2 PM, and Alan’s memorial is Sunday, Feb 9 at 5 PM, with his funeral on Monday, Feb 10th, at 10 AM.

This announcement is for Mountain View School District parents and students within the Elk City, Grangeville, and Kooskia communities. School is cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 5th. Weather conditions make roadways and bus routes hazardous to get students to school safely. As a result of this closure, school doors will remain locked with entry not possible. We are notifying you of this cancellation so you may make plans for your children for the day. Again, all Mountain View 244 schools and activities will be cancelled February 5th. Please stay safe and warm.

Please welcome our SRO (new school resource officer), Deputy Watkins. An SRO is a law enforcement officer assigned to a school to help ensure safety and security. SROs build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents while addressing safety concerns, preventing crime, and serving as role models. They also provide guidance and promote a safe learning environment through education and support. We are so excited to work with Deputy Watkins.

CVE is proud to announce that three 6th grade students placed in the local VFW Patriot's Pen essay competition. Pictured here are 2nd place winner, Helen Akre, and 1st place winner, Sadie Syron. Sadie earned $100 for her winning essay. Helen received $50 and the 3rd place winner received $25. As the first place winner of the local competition, Sadie's essay was judged against essay contest winners from other posts in the region. Sadie's essay placed 2nd in the region! She and her family enjoyed an awards luncheon at VFW Post 10043 in Lewiston this past Saturday where Sadie received her certificate as well as an honor pin and $75. Thank you to VFW Post 5407 Commander Eric Smith for promoting this annual essay competition for 6th-8th grade students. This is a great opportunity for our students to apply their writing skills and demonstrate their patriotism in a meaningful way. Thank you to all of our VFW members for the many ways you contribute to our communities and schools!

There will be a Inclement Weather Test Alert sent out via text and calling, Wednesday, at 1:00pm. This alert will be received by all parent-guardians and staff of the Mountain View School District schools. Please spread the word, set a reminder in your phone, and check that you receive the alert. If you do not receive the alert, contact your school office to update your Skyward contact information.

Our annual Christmas program will be held next Thursday, December 19 at 9:00 am. Following the music concert, we will have our monthly awards assembly. Parents and community members are welcome to attend!

Enjoy the creative imaginations of young artists at CVE!