Grand Valley Local School District

The Final Day of Cheer Camp was intense! First, members who were nominated for All-American from the first two days of camp participated in an optional tryout for The All-American Team and Medallion. Scores for the tryout are based on the quality of jumps, entrance/tumbling/enthusiasm, motion technique, memory, spirit/voice projection/expression, and their overall impression and performance. This tryout is judged by NCA qualified counselors and performed in front of the ENTIRE camp. Of the 14 GV members who were nominated, 3 received this prestigious award! Congratulations to Emma P, Violet M, and Julienne M for making the All-American Team! Next, the team received a blue Superior Ribbon for their Cheer performance- making all the practice worth it! The team also competed for the Top Team Band Chant, Top Team Chant and the Top Team Cheer, which earned them the trophy for TOP TEAM CHANT! Other awards that were earned by the Grand Valley HS Cheerleaders were- The SPIRIT STICK for consistent enthusiasm, and uplifting support of others. S.T.A.Y. S.A.F.E. Award for excellent skills in spotting and stunt technique. The HERKIE TEAM Award and Plaque for leadership, values, teamwork and sportsmanship. The HERKIE TEAM Award to Coaches Juker and Greathouse. The TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Award for efforts and focus on proper motions technique. The CONGENIALITY AWARD to Coach Greathouse for contributing greatly to the positive atmosphere at camp. The OUTSTANDING ROOKIE Award to Coach Juker for her 2nd year at NCA camps. Coach Juker and Greathouse also received certification for VARSITY SPIRIT/NFHS SQUAD CREDENTIALING and COACHING CREDENTIALS. This team is so impressed by the summer cheer program offered by the National Cheerleading Association at Thiel College, run by Randy Burnett, and especially the one on one coaching we received from our mentor, Molli! We are looking forward to the upcoming season! Go Mustangs! 💙🤍

Boys soccer is always looking to add those at whatever level that are committed to growing, learning and developing. Rick.huffman@grandvalley.school

Day 2 of Cheer Camp theme was "We're All In!" so GV went All In for Hawaiian Day! The team prepared a Chant and Band Chant routine for evaluations where they earned their first Superior ribbon! They also learned a new Spirit Dance, Poms Dance and Hip-Hop Dance before learning more stunt skills. Congratulations also go out to the following members who earned All-American nominations in their respective categories: MOTIONS: Julienne M. Rylie C. JuliAnna M. Tatiana S. STUNTS: Hunter C. Emma P. Amariah C. Kamryn N. Ruby D. JUMPS: Isabella P. Violet M. Olivia J. Reese N.

Grand Valley High School Cheerleading squad completed day 1 of their summer cheer camp at Thiel College. The cheerleaders have learned new chants, cheers and band chants, in addition to leadership classes, news stunts and pyramids. This team is moving out of their comfort zone and stepping onto the mat where core memories are being made!

An incredible first day of volleyball camp today!💙🤍 A huge shoutout to our Campers of the Day: Lennon, Paislee and Gracie and our Camp Hustlers: Morgan, Tessa and Sage! Back to work again tomorrow🏐💙

FINAL FORMS AND PHYSICALS!!! Here are a couple important reminders that everyone should get a jump on NOW! Parents/Guardians MUST make sure your Final Forms account has been updated for the 2025-2026school year. All Forms must be signed, and your student must be registered in their sports team. Physicals must be current and online in the Athletics office.

Luke Farrell of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the San Francisco 49ers joined a Mustang Muscle for speed & agility session! Luke, thank you for the words of wisdom, footwork drills, and for taking the time to talk with the team! https://www.starbeacon.com/sports/nfl-player-farrell-speaks-to-gv-football-team/article_5ba18015-da36-4d09-b702-ab9fe0466688.html

We’re halfway through summer, and it’s the perfect time to check your progress on the Summer Reading Challenge! 🎯 15 books or 20 hours for Middle School, and 20 books or 20 hours for Elementary School — that’s all it takes to score a catered lunch when school starts! 🌯🍗🍎 So grab a book, find a shady spot, and keep turning those pages! Every chapter gets you closer to fun, food, and bragging rights! You’ve got this, readers! 📖🔥 Grand Valley Elementary https://5il.co/3j1ke Grand Valley Middle https://5il.co/3j1kh

Elementary and Middle School Students, don’t forget — your Summer Math Challenge is still going strong! Knock out those ALEKS/Redbird Topics- or Elementary designed math packets/math facts, and Quick Tables each week to stay sharp AND earn your way to a delicious catered lunch when school starts! Keep those brains in gear — you’re halfway there! 🧠✨ You’ve got this! Grand Valley Middle School https://5il.co/3j3v4

ATTENTION Grand Valley Alumni and High School Football Families - SAVE THE DATE! Friday August 8th, the Grand Valley Gridiron Club will host an Alumni BBQ followed by our inaugural Media Night. 6-8pm., we invite any and all GV football alumni to attend our BBQ. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for our athletes to meet and mingle with you and give them the opportunity to request your permission to wear your former uniform number. Come toss some balls, play cornhole and enjoy a meal with our team. Please help us by networking and spreading the word - we need a hand in getting the word out to as many alumni as possible! 9pm., families, your athletes will wipe off the bbq sauce, don full pads/uniform and meet you on the 50. You'll have exactly 34 minutes to take any and all photos you want while under the lights.

Congratulations to our All County Baseball Selections. Payton Plizga Ashtabula County Player of the Year, Carter Turk - 2nd Team All County, Carl Krieg - Honorable Mention All County, and Eli Souders - Honorable Mention All County

Berkshire Summer League champs! Big things to come for this group 💪🏼

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Kids camp starts Monday! 8:30-10:30am: 4th-8th boys 10:30-12:30pm: 4th-8th girls 1-2:30pm: K-3rd boys & girls Please bring clean shoes, water and wear shorts and a shirt! It will be 🔥 next week but the gyms have AC! Also…bring a smile and a positive attitude!😁 Unbelievable number of attendees!! Thank you from the boys and girls basketball programs!

Congratulations to Bre Rowland who was selected to play in the YSN All-Star game!

Congratulations to our All County Softball Selections Bre Rowland - 1st Team All County Kaitlyn Baumann - 2nd Team All County Ady Kovacic - Honorable Mention All County Natilly Hostetler - Honorable Mention All County Jenna Poyer - Honorable Mention All County

Grand Valley Local Schools Moves Quickly on $588,304 Energy Project Following State Grant Award Click link below to view letter: https://5il.co/3jghd

One week away! If you haven’t sign up and still want to, contact me TODAY to make sure you get a camp shirt!!

GV Explorers is off to a great start! Students attended Camp Beaumont for the past 3 days and today they’re creating rockets with Mr. White using vinegar. More to come this summer!

📚✨ Bonus Reading Challenge Alert! ✨📚 Looking for even more ways to stretch your brain this summer? 🎉 In addition to our school’s reading challenge, students can also participate in the Second Lady of the United States’ 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! You can log the same books and time that you are logging for the school summer reading challenges. This is a national opportunity to dive into great books, grow your imagination, and be part of something BIG! ✅ Open to kids and teens across the country ✅ Fun, FREE, and totally optional ✅ Separate from our school’s summer challenge Why not read for fun and for a chance to be recognized on a national level? 🌟 Check out the details and get started today! Grades K-8 https://5il.co/3j4f0