Help us spread some pride and welcome our kindergarten students to Van-Far Elementary!
Kindergarten parents, Take a picture of your child with their sign they received tonight at open house and post it to Facebook. We are looking forward to watching them learn and grow.
Reminder that Friday, August 20th is Open House at the Jr/Sr High from 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. 7th Grade Orientation starts at 6:00 p.m. in the HS gym. Tomorrow you may put supplies in your lockers, pick up your Ipads, and get your school pictures taken. Seniors will be getting their tux/drape pictures taken as well. We will distribute EOC/MAP scores with the Ipads. Please make sure you watch the Ipad video and sign off that you have done so. Please bring exact change of $7 if you have not already paid your technology fee online. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thank you Community State Bank for donating these Van-Far School Calendar magnets! We appreciate this kind gesture and your support!
The magnets will be available at the office during open house.
Thank you Donna Johnson and Terri Wickles for your donation of school supplies! They will be put to good use by our students. We appreciate your caring hearts!
Reminder that next Friday, August 20th at the High School, we will host our Open House from 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. We will distribute Ipads and students will have their school pictures taken in the gym. We will also be doing the Senior Tux/Drape photos during that time. Interstate should be sending picture information to you directly through email. We have paper copies of order forms at the office if you need one.
To order online go to: www.inter-state.com/order, and enter code: 60011Z
Reminder that the $7 technology fee will need to be paid prior to receiving the Ipad. You may pay for it online through your SIS portal.
Please make sure to complete your online school registration by this Friday, August 13th. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions.
There will be a parent-player meeting Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This meeting is for all Fall athletes participating in HS and JH sports this upcoming season.
Save the date for Open House!
Join in celebrating Missouri’s Statehood 200th birthday with a cake and ice cream social on August 10 before our pool party. This event will begin at 6:00 and the pool party starting at 7:00. Looking forward to seeing you!
Mark your calendar for our back to school pool party for Pre-K-8th grade.
Annual Back to School Drive - August 14
Back to School Event at the Mexico United Methodist Church on August 7. See flyer for more details. Parents and children must be present to receive supplies.
Volunteers Needed
A+ STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Farber Fun Fest Concession Stand needs 2 volunteers on Friday, August 6, from 5pm-7pm
And possibly will need volunteers from 8am-10am Saturday, August 7.
This is a good way to earn A+ hours.
There are two weeks left to take advantage of the FREE LUNCH served at the YMCA. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30. After lunch, enjoy a game of basketball in the gym. Get a group of friends together and make plans to meet up at the Y for lunch! Let’s see if we can make the last two weeks record breaking weeks for meals served…challenge begins now!
There is an awesome event coming up this Friday for kids to learn about agriculture. The event will have stations with hands-on activities. See flyer for more details!
August 7 there is a Back to School Health Fair in Mexico, MO. They will be giving out school supplies. As we hear of other details and events, we will share those with you.
Happy 4th of July!
Please check our Facebook page for the 21-22 school supply list. Supply list will also be available in our webpage, at Dollar General, Bowling Green and Mexico Walmart.
Reminder that the HS office will be closed during the month of July. If you are needing a transcript sent, please make sure you have made the online request by Tuesday, June 29th. Feel free to call the office if you have questions.
Starting Monday, June 28 through July 30, the YMCA will be offering FREE lunches to anyone 18 and under. Lunch is served from 11:30-12:30, Monday-Friday.
Our last day of summer school is tomorrow, June 24. School will be dismissed at the normal time of 3:00. As a reminder, first through sixth grade students will need a home lunch for their day at the park and swimming pool. Kindergarten will follow their normal schedule at school. We have had a fun time learning and interacting with each of your students. We hope you have a great summer creating memories!!