November 20, 2024

After an epic battle in 2OT, CV defeated Parkland with a 2-1 victory last Saturday. This is the first time in the CV Boys Soccer program’s 51-year history that they’ve made it to states and brought home the championship title!

We are #CVProud of you, Eagles!

Mountain View Middle School's canned food drive, organized by Student Council, was a huge success! Over 6,000 lbs. of food were collected and donated to New Hope Ministries, and thanks to the generosity of our community, they raised $4,500! This allowed them to provide gift cards to families in need at Mountain View, as well as contribute directly to New Hope Ministries to help them provide holiday meals.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported, promoted, and participated in making this drive such a meaningful impact for those in need. Together, we’re making the season brighter for so many.

We are #CVProud of you, Eagles!

Earlier this week, we continued recognizing staff members who exemplify the Portrait of an Eagle competencies. Throughout the day, Superintendent Dr. Blanchard surprised them by presenting certificates and POE Challenge Coins to celebrate their dedication to their students and their efforts in promoting our core competencies.

Please help us celebrate the following staff members:

- Julie Kapkiwa, School Counselor at Winding Creek Elementary, was recognized for her outstanding problem-solving abilities, earning respect from both students and staff. Through fostering collaboration and providing educators with strategies to better meet students' needs, she plays a key role in supporting the overall well-being and development of the entire school community.

- Rena Brown, Educational Assistant at Winding Creek Elementary, was recognized for her exceptional problem-solving skills, consistently navigating any situation with ease. She works tirelessly to address the unique needs of each student, ensuring personalized support for every child. Her dedication makes a profound impact on students' lives, embodying a deep commitment to care and excellence.

- Kelli Still, 4th Grade Teacher at Shaull Elementary, was recognized for her creative critical thinking strategies, consistently challenging students to expand their thinking. Her innovative teaching approach adds an extra dynamic to the classroom, encouraging students to problem-solve, imagine, create, and express their ideas. Her unwavering dedication to ensuring every student succeeds drives her to personalize learning and support each child's growth.

Congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to Cumberland Valley!

Mrs. McInroy, 1st Grade teacher at Shaull Elementary, received a surprise visit this week from our Superintendent, Dr. Blanchard. He is visiting schools across the district to honor staff members who have reached a remarkable 25-year milestone with Cumberland Valley this school year.

Thank you, Mrs. McInroy, for your unwavering service, commitment, and dedication to our students and community.

4th graders at Silver Spring Elementary School recently hosted a Medieval Museum, showcasing everything they learned about the Middle Ages! From building castles with index cards to creating stained glass windows, coat of arms, and desert camel art, the students put their creativity and knowledge on display.

Families and 5th graders joined the fun, making it a great day of learning and community involvement!

Last month, Mrs. Walton, CVHS School Counselor, took a group of students to Dickinson College for the HBCU College and Career Fair. The event was packed with interactive sessions and provided students the chance to connect with college reps from schools like Morgan State, Howard, Bowie State, and more!

Our Eagles had an incredible time learning about their future possibilities and came home with tons of valuable resources to help them on their college and career journeys!

This week, we celebrate CV educators, support staff, families, and community members who collaborate to create inspiring learning experiences for our students. From our committed school leaders and teachers to bus drivers, custodians, counselors, cafeteria staff, and everyone in between, each one of you plays a crucial part in our students' achievements.

Thank you for your passion, dedication, and hard work—together, we are shaping the future!

November 27: Early Dismissal (Lunch will not be served)

• CV9 at 10:35 AM

• Eagle View at 10:50 AM

• CV High School at 11 AM

• Mountain View at 11:25 AM

• Grades 1-5: Monroe, Silver Spring, Middlesex (K-5), and Green Ridge at 11:50 AM

• Grades 1-5: Hampden, Shaull, Sporting Hill, and Winding Creek at 11:55 AM

*Note: Half-day Kindergarten will not be in session. Full-day Kindergarten at Middlesex will be in session.

November 28-December 2: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

*District offices will be closed November 28-29

From Our Transportation Department

Like many other schools locally and nationally, we are experiencing a significant shortage of school bus and van drivers at Cumberland Valley School District. This shortage has affected, and will continue to affect, the transportation services we provide to our students. Our contractors are actively working to hire new drivers, and we are committed to ensuring that all students receive a ride to and from school. However, please be aware that this may require last-minute modifications to routes and stop times, which we will communicate to parents as quickly as possible.

Notifications of delays will be sent via text and email to the contact information listed in Skyward. To ensure you receive these notifications, please verify that your phone numbers and email addresses are up to date in Skyward.

When we have information about delays exceeding 20 minutes, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please understand that our Transportation Office is often overwhelmed with calls and may not be able to answer all inquiries immediately. We kindly ask that phone calls be reserved for emergencies, such as a missing child. For non-urgent matters, please email us at transportation@cvschools.org.

If you know anyone interested in becoming a school bus or van driver for Cumberland Valley School District, please encourage them to reach out to one of our Transportation Contractors. There are great part-time opportunities available!

Transportation Contractors:

• Kauffman Bus: 717-737-3396

• Miller & Sons: 717-258-3371

• Rohrer Bus: 717-958-3811

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Join the dynamic team at Cumberland Valley School District! We're looking for talented, dedicated people to become part of our incredible team!

We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits (like paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans), and a safe, and fun work environment.

Learn more and apply today >> www.cvschools.org/jobs

We hope you can join us this weekend for Disney's Frozen Kids, presented by the Sporting Hill Elementary School Bulldog Players! Performances will be held on Friday, November 22 at 7 PM and Saturday, November 23 at 2 PM in the Sporting Hill Elementary School gymnasium.

Admission is free — there are no tickets required. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this fun, wintry adventure featuring our talented students!

The district utilizes Apptegy's Thrillshare platform as our automated notification system. To ensure parents/guardians receive email, telephone, and text (SMS) communication from the district throughout the school year, please make sure that contact information is up-to-date in your Skyward Family Access account. Note: Text messaging is used as a mode of communication during inclement weather, emergencies, and bus delays, and to draw attention to other important updates from the district. To receive text messages, you must have a cell phone listed as a parent/guardian contact in Skyward.

In addition to our automated notification system, individual teachers and/or buildings may use other modes of communication throughout the year (Schoology, Skyward, SeeSaw, etc).

Social Media: To increase our communication efforts, you may follow us on Facebook (@cvschools), Instagram (@cumberlandvalleysd), and X (@cvsdnews). Please ensure that you follow our official accounts to guarantee the most accurate information.

Official District Communication Channels: Please click here to view a chart that illustrates the various ways you can stay connected with Cumberland Valley School District through our official communication channels.

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Unless otherwise advertised, all meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the District Office Board Room (6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg)

• Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (Special Reorganization Meeting)

• Monday, December 16, 2024

• Monday, January 6, 2025

A full list of School Board and committee meeting dates is available by clicking here.

Quick Access

• Board Agendas - Posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

• Committee Assignments - 2024 Board committee/advisory group assignments.

• Meeting Minutes - Posted to BoardDocs approved by the Board of School Directors.

• Watch Live - School Board meetings are live-streamed to our website.