🎶 VOICES UNITED: On October 7, CV9 and CVHS choir students spent the day at Messiah University for the Messiah Choristers Workshop, joining 350 local singers for a fun-filled day of music and learning. The day concluded with a special evening performance, during which students sang alongside Messiah's Concert Choir under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Adam Potter.

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2 days ago, CV Schools
CV9 and CVHS choir students sing at Messiah University's Messiah Choristers Workshop.
🧠 SHAPING KNOWLEDGE: Ms. Yanity’s 6th-grade Geography class at Mountain View Middle School turned learning into a hands-on adventure! Using Play-Doh, students shaped landforms and bodies of water while their partners played a fun guessing game. It was a creative way to reinforce their knowledge of physical features and sharpen their geography skills. 🙌

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3 days ago, CV Schools
Students working at a classroom table with Play-Doh and notebooks, shaping green pieces on a purple mat while following an illustrated activity guide.
Students seated at curved tables in a classroom, working on activities with notebooks and yellow modeling clay. A book and water bottle are visible on the front table, and colorful posters decorate the walls in the background.
Two students sitting on chairs near a classroom wall, working with blue modeling clay on a clipboard and in their hands. A container of Play-Doh and papers are visible on the ledge behind them.
Students sitting at a classroom table working with green modeling clay and textbooks. A pencil case, notebook, and laptop are also visible on the table. Other students and desks are in the background.
💡 FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: Students in Mr. Wilburn’s Introduction to Business class recently brought their creativity and business savvy to life through a Shark Tank–style project! Over two weeks, students refined their innovative ideas and delivered 14 dynamic sales pitches featuring everything from cutting-edge apps to apparel and smart electronics. 📱👕👓

Each student brainstormed multiple concepts, selected their best idea, and pitched it to a panel of “Sharks,” detailing their product’s purpose, target market, marketing plan, and funding proposal.

Through this experience, students showcased key Portrait of an Eagle competencies — communication, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and confidence. 🙌

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6 days ago, CV Schools
Four students stand in front of a classroom whiteboard presenting their Shark Tank idea, "SitSmart," with a slide showing the logo and their names.
A student in a red jacket presents a Shark Tank idea for smart glasses, with a classroom screen showing a diagram of the glasses and their features.
Four individuals sit at a table with papers and a laptop, acting as the Sharks for a classroom Shark Tank project.
📣 SPIRIT WITH A PURPOSE: The Cumberland Valley cheerleaders took their energy beyond the field this past weekend, hosting a food drive and collecting 1,000+ pounds of food for New Hope Ministries in Pennsylvania. ❤️

We are #CVProud of you! 🦅

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7 days ago, CV Schools
Two CV Cheerleaders stand with 1,000 pounds of food that they donated to New Hope Ministries in PA.
🚍 KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE: It's National School Bus Safety Week! During this time, let’s remember that student safety is a shared responsibility. Here are five essential safety tips for drivers when school buses are on the road:

1️⃣ Stop for School Buses: When a school bus has flashing red lights, you must come to a complete stop. No matter which direction you are coming from, wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus starts moving before proceeding. Always obey the extended stop sign.

2️⃣ Maintain Safe Distance: Leave plenty of space behind the bus. This helps ensure children can get on and off safely and gives the bus enough room to operate.

3️⃣ Stay Alert and Patient: School buses make frequent stops. Be extra cautious, give yourself extra time during school hours, and remain patient.

4️⃣ Obey Speed Limits: School zones have lower speed limits for a reason. Slower speeds give you more time to notice and respond to children near the road.

5️⃣ Watch the Danger Zone: The area within 10 feet of a stopped bus is the most dangerous for children. Always watch for kids crossing in front of or behind the bus.

A huge shoutout to our amazing school transportation staff for keeping our students safe every day! ❤️ Let's work together to ensure every journey is a safe one!

📸 Ron and Maria Reedy, Bus Drivers for Kauffman. Ron has 17 years of driving experience, and Maria has been driving for 4 years.

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8 days ago, CV Schools
Ron and Maria Reedy who drive for Kauffman Bus, stand in front of a yellow school bus with text highlighting National School Bus Safety Week.
🥰 TEAMWORK IN ACTION: Last Monday, on their day off, Green Ridge Elementary School staff rolled up their sleeves and gave back in a big way! Teaming up with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, they packed boxes full of essentials for local families in need.

It was a day fueled by compassion, teamwork, and the simple belief that even small acts of kindness can go a long way. 🫶

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10 days ago, CV Schools
Green Ridge Elementary staff hold various food signs at the Central PA Food Bank distribution center.
🦈🐾THIRD GRADE ZOO CREW: Monroe Elementary School celebrated the Grand Opening of the Monroe Zoo with an exciting event hosted by the Third Grade class. This marked their first-ever Zoo Day, a culminating project for CKLA Unit 2 on Animal Classifications. Each student selected an animal to research, identified its classification group, and explained their reasoning.

They proudly shared their findings with classmates and families, a fun and educational showcase of their learning and creativity! 🙌

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13 days ago, CV Schools
A student in a colorful parrot costume stands with wings outstretched in a school gymnasium near a stage with red curtains.
A student in a green shirt and frog headband holds a frog plush toy in front of a banner that reads "AMPHIBIAN ALLEY."
A student in a red shirt holds a red and black plush snake around their neck while standing behind a table with a yellow handwritten sign.
Children stand at a table holding orange papers; one child in front wears a safari outfit with a "Zookeeper" name tag.
A student wearing a "Panther" visor reads from a yellow paper at a table near a purple "AMPHIBIAN ALLEY" poster.
A student dressed in all black with a cat-ear headband, reads from a purple sheet of paper.
Two children stand at a table; one wears a cheetah mask and holds a paper, while the other holds a cutout. A stuffed animal and a "Pokemon" sign are in the background.
A student in a blue shark costume reads from an orange paper at a table next to another child in a pink outfit, with a fish-themed banner in the background.
A student wearing a sawfish costume with a tall headpiece and fin-like attachments stands in a school cafeteria.
Two children in explorer vests and hats stand behind a table with green papers in a decorated gymnasium.
📆 CALENDAR REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, October 20. School will resume on Tuesday, October 21.

Enjoy your long weekend, Eagles 😎

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13 days ago, CV Schools
Decorative red and black image with text "Calendar Reminder. October 20: No School for Students (Teacher In-Service)."
✨ SHINING THROUGH AAC: In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, Middlesex Elementary’s LionTV studio welcomed a very special guest: Peter! Using his AAC device, Peter proudly joined Naomi and Ethan as co-anchor and weatherman, sharing the forecast and his voice with confidence and joy. 🥰

Together, the team makes sure everyone is included and that Peter gets to lead his favorite segment. ☀️

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13 days ago, CV Schools
Three elementary students sit at a table in front of a green screen with a bookshelf prop, as part of a filming setup for Middlesex Elementary's LionTV.
🍎 FUELING FUTURES: This National School Lunch Week, we're celebrating the outstanding dedication of our 80+ food service professionals, who have already served over 186,000 healthy, balanced meals since the school year began! 🥗

Every tray is thoughtfully prepared with lean proteins, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables, providing students with the nutrition they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. 💪

A healthy meal is more than just lunch; it’s fuel for learning, growth, and success.

👏 Let’s hear it for our incredible Food Service team making it all happen, every single day!

📸 Winding Creek Elementary School Food Service Staff

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16 days ago, CV Schools
Four cafeteria workers in red shirts and aprons smiling in a school cafeteria with text reading “National School Lunch Week” and “Thank you!”
💡 WALL-TO-WALL LEARNING: Mrs. Zinn’s 2nd graders at Monroe Elementary School dove deep into Early Asian Civilizations, exploring the rich histories of India and China. 🌍📚

From reading and writing to hands-on teamwork, these young historians discovered how mighty rivers shaped the world, and brought history to life by building their very own Great Wall of China right in the classroom using creative materials! 🧱

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16 days ago, CV Schools
Two children are lying on a classroom floor, smiling and playing with colorful building blocks and magnetic tiles to build their version of the Great Wall of China.
Two children in a classroom holding colorful Diwali crafts.
Child in a classroom coloring at a desk with colored pencils, wearing a blue unicorn shirt; other children are working in the background.
Child sitting on a classroom floor, building a colorful Great Wall of China with plastic blocks and wooden sticks.
👑 HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Congratulations to our 2025 Cumberland Valley High School Homecoming Queen, Mary Boone, and King, Justin Tomaine.

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19 days ago, CV Schools
2025 Cumberland Valley High School Homecoming Queen, Mary Boone, and King, Justin Tomaine, stand on the 50-yard line at Chapman Field.
📆 CALENDAR REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, October 13. School will resume on Tuesday, October 14.

Enjoy the long weekend, Eagles 😎

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21 days ago, CV Schools
Calendar reminder graphic from Cumberland Valley School District stating "October 13: No School" with district name and eagle logo.
🌱 AGRICULTURE IN ACTION: What an incredible day at CVHS for our 14th Annual AgVenture Day! Nearly 1,000 fourth graders and chaperones from across the district joined us for a hands-on journey through the world of agriculture.

70 CVHS Cumberland Valley Agricultural Sciences & FFA students led the charge as workshop leaders, group guides, and lunch organizers—sharing lessons on pollination, aquaponics, the journey of milk from cow to glass, animal care, and more. 🐝🐄

A huge thank you to our student leaders and community partners for making it all possible. Your preparation, passion, and leadership made this day unforgettable.

DYK: Our students showcased the #PortraitofanEagle competencies throughout the day—proving that #EaglesAreResponsible, #EaglesAreAdaptable, #EaglesAreCommunicators, and #EaglesAreCriticalThinkers. 🫶

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22 days ago, CV Schools
Four children stand in front of a vertical hydroponic garden with leafy greens under pink LED lights
CV Superintendent Dr. Blanchard pets a black alpaca at AgVenture Day.
Two children garden outdoors, using a scoop and trowel to fill pots with soil near a watering can and cart of plants.
A student pets a brown calf inside a livestock trailer with straw-covered flooring, while another calf rests in the background.
A student pets a large gray horse near a trailer on a sunny day, with hay on the ground and others waiting their turn.
Children sit on the ground outdoors, some raising their hands, during an activity near a stone wall with greenery and observers in the background.
Children gather around a pen outdoors, petting a sheep behind a metal fence.
Two students stand beside a metal fence enclosure with two alpacas, one light brown and one dark brown.
Students sit outside a building listening to three high school presenters dressed as bees and butterflies, with a table of plants and nature posters behind them.
Two high school students stand beside a white horse wearing a blue halter on straw bedding.
♣️♥️A FULL HOUSE OF EAGLE PRIDE: We’re #CVProud to introduce the 2025 Cumberland Valley High School Homecoming Court!

These outstanding students have been selected to represent the spirit, leadership, and pride of CV during this year’s Homecoming celebrations. 🦅

👑 The King and Queen will be crowned at this Friday's football game.

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24 days ago, CV Schools
Group photo of 20 CVHS students in semi-formal attire posing outside the Performing Arts Center with "2025 Homecoming Court" text at the bottom.
🙌 THANK YOU, CUSTODIANS: Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day! A huge THANK YOU to the incredible custodial staff across CV who work behind the scenes; early mornings, late nights, and everything in between, to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming.

Your hard work and dedication make all the difference in creating the best environment for our students and staff to learn and grow. We appreciate you today and every day! ❤

📸 pictured: CVHS 1st and 2nd shift Custodians

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28 days ago, CV Schools
CVHS 1st and 2nd shift custodians post for a picture to celebrate School Custodian Appreciation Day.
🦅 LIVING THE MISSION: We’re proud to recognize our 2024–2025 Portrait of an Eagle Coin recipients: exceptional staff members who exemplify our district’s core competencies and go above and beyond for our students and school community. 🫶

Superintendent Dr. Blanchard surprised each honoree with a POE challenge coin and certificate in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and impact.

We look forward to continuing this tradition throughout the 2025–2026 school year!

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about 1 month ago, CV Schools
Graphic with message 'Thank you for making a meaningful difference every day!' and Cumberland Valley School District Portrait of an Eagle logo.
❤ NATIONAL PTO APPRECIATION DAY: We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing parents, guardians, and community members who make up our PTO. Their time, heart, and dedication make a lasting impact, not just in classrooms but in the lives of every student and staff member.

From organizing events to supporting teachers, they help create meaningful moments and enrich the school experience for everyone.

We’re so thankful for all you do! 🙌

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about 1 month ago, CV Schools
Floral-themed 'Thank you!' graphic for National PTO Appreciation Day.
🎉 HAPPY HR PROFESSIONALS DAY: Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals on our HR team who lead with heart, care, and purpose. 🫶

They are so much more than a department; they are trusted partners, thoughtful listeners, problem solvers, and advocates. From recruiting top talent to supporting and caring for our educators and staff, their work lays the foundation for success in every classroom, office, and school across the district.

Though much of their work happens behind the scenes, the impact is everywhere.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence! 🦅

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about 1 month ago, CV Schools
Group of people standing under a 'Human Resources Professionals Day' banner.
🐾 MORNING WELCOME: Middlesex Elementary School students had a special surprise today! Officer Shoemaker and K-9 Zoro greeted them as they got off the bus. ❤

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about 1 month ago, CV Schools
CVSD Officer Shoemake stands with K-9 dog, Zoro outside of Middlesex Elementary School.
CVSD Officer Shoemaker and K-9 dog, Zoro, great students outside of Middlesex Elementary School.