Round Valley School District

RV Schools would like to thank Kathleen Graham and Larry Gerress for donating to our school lunch program. They generously donated funds to student breakfast/lunch accounts that are past due. We appreciate you and your generosity! 🖤💛

Congratulations to our RVMS Perfect Attendance Winners of the Week! Apache County Fair donated two Carnival Tickets and the winners are Emmitt Senoff and Dylan Dewitt.   RVHS donated 5 Student Tickets to the Home Football Game and our winners are Seth Whitaker, Amara Simpson, Shomari Henry, Brody Sayles, and Ruby Slade.  

Congratulations to our Elk Tag winners this week: Vincent Lemak, Channing Webster, Ruben Bunts, Benson Mayer, Zoe Hamblin, Ryker Williams, Rowan Davis, Gage Quetel, Sophia Lawson, Braxten Merrill, Bryden Stukel, Jordan Avery, Jesus Leon, Junior Irigoyen, Lindsy Whitaker, Katelyn Molina Grijalva Thank you RVPD for protecting our campus and keeping our students safe! Parent Meeting Monday, August 28 in the RVMS gym- 5th/6th grade at 5:30 p.m., 7th/8th grade at 6:30 p.m. Academic Friday from 12-2 Lisa Muth Principal Round Valley Middle School 928-333-6700 extension 6701 Mobile # (928)245-3921 Go Elks!!! Every Learner Know Success RV Schools Mission: "We believe Round Valley students will be successful through strong relationships, high expectations, and engaged families."

There is a significant update regarding the threats against our school district. A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the concerning threats that caused distress within our community. At 1:03pm, RVUSD was notified by local law enforcement that the suspect could not be located. To ensure the safety of students, a “Shelter in Place” was implemented across all RV campuses until the suspect could be located. At approximately 1:28pm, RVUSD was notified that the suspect had been arrested and the shelter in place was lifted. This development is the result of the dedicated efforts of the Round Valley Police Department, the Apache County Sheriff's Office, and the Arizona Department of Safety. Their collaboration and unwavering commitment have played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, teachers, staff, and families. We want to take this moment to say thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this challenging time. We understand the worry and anxiety that this situation has caused. RVUSD is committed to the safety of our school community. It's important to remember that threats against our district are taken with the utmost seriousness, and the consequences for such actions are severe, as per both state and federal laws. We also want to remind everyone that making threats using the internet does not guarantee anonymity. Law enforcement possesses advanced tools to trace online activities and track down those responsible for such actions. Please understand we are doing everything in our power to maintain a secure learning environment for our students. The collaborative efforts displayed during this investigation are a testament to our shared dedication to providing a safe and nurturing space for education. For any further information or questions, please feel free to reach out to me or your child’s school administrator. Slade Morgan RVUSD Superintendent

Parents, We need to inform you about an incident that occurred at the beginning of today at Round Valley High School. A few of our staff members received an email from an unknown source containing a threat to the school. We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. We take such matters very seriously, and we want to let you know that the police are actively investigating the source of this message. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement to ensure a resolution to this situation. Despite this incident, we want to let you know that school will be open today. However, we completely understand your concerns about the safety of your child. If you decide to pick up your child from school, we respect and support your decision. Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us, and we want you to feel comfortable with the choices you make. If you have any information that could be helpful in the investigation, we kindly ask you to forward it to the Round Valley Police Department. Your assistance could be crucial in resolving this matter. We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. Slade Morgan Round Valley USD Superintendent

Elks spirit apparel available for order. Show some school spirit and support the 4th grade while you’re at it! Go Elks!

Congrats to RVMS Elk Tag Winners this week! Keep doing the right thing! Owen Hevener, Liam Lund, Cooper Oakes, Azucena Webb, Aliza Ray, Dominic Stephen, Bianca Garcia, and Acacia Avery.

Mrs. Kim Morgan's art class presented the Round Valley Police Department with a thank you poster today created by her students and signed by the RVMS students. We appreciate the Round Valley Police Department for watching over our schools and keeping our students safe. Chief Dayson Merrill has proudly displayed the poster in the RVPD office. Thank you! Lisa Muth Principal

We want to assure you that your student’s safety remains our utmost priority. As we prepare to reopen our school tomorrow, Monday, August 14th, we would like to share some important information with you. Local law enforcement has communicated that the investigation into the recent social media threat is still ongoing. Thank you to all the students and parents who continue to share information with the police and the district. RV will be taking significant measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all our students and staff. Law enforcement will be present at each school, and we will have extra supervision to provide an added layer of security. School counselors and other community agencies will be available for students experiencing feelings of uncertainty. We are aware that many parents have been contemplating whether to send their students back to school under the circumstances. Please know that we respect your individual decisions as parents and guardians. If you have any concerns or questions about sending your child to school, we encourage you to reach out to your student's school principal. We are here to support you and provide information to address any worries you may have. Our schools will operate on their normal hours, and we kindly remind all visitors to check in at the front office before entering the premises. This procedure helps us maintain a safe and controlled environment for everyone. Regarding the social media threat, we want to emphasize the importance of discussing online safety with your students. While it is still unclear whether the threat originated within our community or elsewhere, we believe it is crucial to educate our students about the potential dangers of interacting with unknown individuals on social media platforms. Threats against schools and people are matters of serious concern, and we want to ensure that our students are well-informed and cautious online. Round Valley Unified School District takes threats of any nature seriously. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students. Your cooperation and understanding help achieve this goal. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we navigate these challenging times together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or require further information. Together, we can create a secure and enriching educational experience for all our students. Slade Morgan, RVUSD Superintendent

Thank you to all those who have contacted local law enforcement and the school district directly with information regarding last week’s social media threat. This matter is still being investigated and we encourage anyone with additional information to contact RVPD directly at 928-333-4240. We anticipate all classes to resume on Monday and we understand the uneasiness and hesitation our community might be feeling. The safety of our students is a serious matter. We will be communicating our plan for safely returning our students back to school very soon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prepare this information. Slade Morgan RVUSD Superintendent

Congratulations to our RVMS Summer Reading Program winners! Over 59 reading logs were submitted over the summer and 5th grade won the top honors for submitting the most reading logs! 6th grade came in 2nd place. Top Reader awards went to: 1st place- Ella Hunt 2nd place- Emily Williams 3rd place- William Gleeson 4th place- Dylan Dewitt 5th place tie- David Jones and Michael Strickland We will do other reading competitions throughout the year and hope to grow this program in the future. Thank you to all participants and keep reading!

RVUSD has canceled PM NAVIT for today 08/10/2023. Students who want to attend NAVIT can do so if they drive on their own. Information regarding this cancellation will be provided through email, our website, and social media. Please check your emails.

RVUSD has canceled AM NAVIT for today 08/10/2023. PM NAVIT classes will be determined soon. Information regarding this cancellation will be provided through email, our website, and social media. Please check your emails.

No school today (8/10/2023) RVUSD administration was notified late last night by the Round Valley Police Department that a social media post was made threatening our district. Local law enforcement and multiple agencies are investigating to find the source of this threat. Presently, we do not have any reason to believe the threat is credible. However, due to the timing of this incident, and out of caution for the safety of our students and staff, RVUSD has made a decision to cancel school for August 10th. All RV campuses will be closed to students and staff during this time—we will provide an update regarding afternoon activities later today. RV administration will continue to work with law enforcement and to the degree we are able, will pass along information as it becomes available. We sincerely appreciate the hard work of our local law enforcement. Slade Morgan, RVUSD Superintendent

Each day our 4th grade students are responsible for raising, lowering, folding and storing our American Flag . Thank you to US Army, SFC Sands, for taking the time to teach our students about proper flag etiquette. A big thank you to our 4th grade teachers for organizing this memorable experience! 🇺🇸

5th grade Social Studies teacher, Darla Udall brought in cowboy poetry, Eric McNeil, to her class today to talk with the students about mistakes and failures in life and how to persevere through tough times. Thank you for bringing an excellent message to our students!

RV starts tomorrow!

We have something new and EXCITING for students at our elementary school! Sadie Slade received donations for a Book Vending Machine from: •CLUFF TREE SERVICE •TEP •BLUE HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL •TOWN OF SPRINGERVILLE Thank you to all of the donors! Andrea Sutton filled the vending machine with a huge variety of books! Also, a huge THANK YOU to Cass Pond for helping to complete the necessary paperwork and helping to make this possible! ~The INCHY BOOKWORM VENDING MACHINE! ~ •It will be a Reward-based tool to promote an environment of reading and learning in a motivational and enjoyable fashion •The vending machine uses special gold coins as currency Based on the teachers' guidelines, the children can earn gold coins through reaching certain milestones in reading. These milestones can be tailored around each child. •The main goal for this vending machine is to encourage and foster a love for reading and learning, the value of working towards achieving goals, and rewarding the children for their hard work. •The vending machine holds anywhere between 200-300 books from chapter books to picture books to get a variety of interests from different levels of readers of different ages of readers! We are excited to start this school year at RVES with this fun and exciting reward system!

RVUSD Open House & Registration

RVHS Back to School!