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GV Schools Community News - 08/21/2026

Posted Date: 08/21/26 (03:30 PM)


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August 21, 2026
 
Staff sit in the auditorium at the high school during convocation. On stage are staff members who have been with the district for 10 years.
 

Photo of the Week

Today, staff across the district gathered together for the annual convocation ceremony as the official kickoff of the new school year! 🦅
 
Back to School - August

Welcome Back! A Message from Superintendent Dr. Amanda Allen

 
Staff sit at the tables during training and work together to discuss.

Empowering our educators for student success!

This week, our teachers engaged in state-required dyslexia training facilitated by Julie Stevenson and Lynn Brown from the Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center (KCRPDC). Staff explored the key characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders while gaining hands-on, evidence-based strategies designed to strengthen literacy instruction for all learners across our district.
 
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Say Cheese! It's School Picture Time 📸

Grain Valley High School: September 14
Grain Valley North Middle School: September 30
Grain Valley South Middle School: September 17
Matthews Elementary School: TBD
Prairie Branch Elementary School: September 23
Sni-A-Bar Elementary School: October 1
Stony Point Elementary School: October 2
Grain Valley Early Childhood Center: September 30
 

Food Services Information

As we prepare for the school year, we want to make sure you have quick access to essential meal information:
  • School Menus: You can view daily breakfast and lunch menus anytime by visiting the Grain Valley Food & Nutrition Page or by downloading the free MealViewer To Go app on iOS or Android.
  • Free & Reduced Meal Applications: Access and fill out the online application directly through MySchoolApps.
If you have any questions or need a paper copy of the application, please call the Food Services Department at 816-994-4800.

 
School Supplies - Grain Valley Schools
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
 
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Text reads: Transportation Information.

Bus Information is Here!

Looking for information about school transportation? Families should check their email for bus assignments, pick-up & drop-off locations, and more information. Emails have been sent out.

If you have moved or have questions, give our transportation team a call at 816-847-5004 or email Kelley Whittle, Assistant Director of Transportation.
 

Important Dates

August 25
First Day of School
August 26
First Day of School - Early Childhood Center
Grain Valley Schools Calendar
 
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Contact Us:

816-847-5006
news@gvr5.net