📆 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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6 months 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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6 months 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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6 months 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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6 months 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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7 months 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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7 months 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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7 months 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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7 months 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.
🔍 LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY: All 5th graders across the district recently dove into hands-on science with the amazing team at Stroud Water Research Center.

Students explored freshwater ecosystems, examined aquatic creatures up close using magnifying glasses & microscopes 🔬, and identified them using macroinvertebrate sorting sheets. It was an exciting, interactive way to discover how these tiny critters help scientists understand water quality! 💧🐛

Huge thanks to Stroud for making science come alive!

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Two students using a microscope at a science station labeled '#2'.
Student examining a rock sample with a tool in a classroom setting.
Children using microscopes at an outdoor science activity with the Stroud Water Research truck in the background.
Digital microscope showing an enlarged insect image, with a hand holding a petri dish.
Children gathered around tables for an outdoor science activity with microscopes and materials.
Stroud Water Research employee pointing at a projected screen while students work with microscopes and materials in a classroom.
🎗️ GOING GOLD: September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we're proud to stand together in the fight against childhood cancer — both on and off the field. 💪

CV9 staff are rocking their CV Mini-THON Gold Out shirts to raise awareness and show support for tonight’s GOLD OUT football game. 🏈

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7 months ago, CV Schools
CV9 staff wearing yellow Mini-THON Gold Out shirts pose together in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
🦅 HOUSE PRIDE, PURPOSE & PORTRAIT VALUES: Sporting Hill Elementary School kicked off the school year with an exciting House assembly, celebrating our Portrait of an Eagle competencies! 🙌

Students and district admin staff competed in fun challenges like Hungry Hippo and Survivor, while learning how to earn House points by showing responsibility, inclusion, teamwork, and academic growth. 📚

❤ A special moment was shared when Dr. Blanchard awarded a POE coin to a student who showed incredible empathy by helping a younger student in need without hesitation.

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Collage of images from Sporting Hill Elementary's House Assembly showing students and staff in house-colored shirts participating in activities.
🌺 CREATIVITY TAKES ROOT: In Mrs. Cole's 8th-grade Discovering Agriculture class at Mountain View Middle School, students recently explored the world of floral design, where creativity meets science and business.

They learned how professionals in the floral industry use marketing to build their brands, then brought their knowledge to life by crafting 3D models of flowers they researched.

Through this engaging project, students learned how flowers grow, color variations, and bloom times. A perfect blend of research, creativity, and real-world skills. 🌿

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Four students in a hallway holding paper flower crafts.
🌎 HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE: We were honored to welcome Dr. Edda Fields-Black 🏆, 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and descendant of a freedom fighter in the Combahee River Raid, to speak with CVHS students in AP African American Studies, AP U.S. History, and History & Literature of Black Civil Rights classes. 📚

Dr. Fields-Black shared a powerful, lesser-known side of Harriet Tubman’s legacy as a military leader who helped lead a daring Civil War raid that freed over 750 enslaved people in South Carolina.

📜 Through rare historical documents and personal family stories, she offered students a deeply personal and human view of the raid’s impact, showing how the freed individuals helped shape the rich legacy of Gullah Geechee culture.

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Dr. Edda Fields-Black stands with five students in a tiled hallway, holding her book "Combee.
💻 TECH CHAMPIONS: Today, on IT Professionals Day, we’re giving a huge shoutout to our incredible IT staff, Library team, and exploration teachers who keep our tech world turning. Since the first day of school, they have resolved over 4,113 helpdesk tickets, supporting students, staff, and families with everything from device setup to complex troubleshooting.

Whether it’s a broken device, a tricky glitch, or a system rollout, they keep our district running—ensuring classrooms stay connected and learning never skips a beat.

Thank you for your expertise, reliability, and the essential support you provide every day. 👏

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Group photo of fifteen people with a banner reading 'Thank You, Tech Team! IT Professionals Day 2025.
🎉 A YEAR OF GROWTH AND TEAMWORK BEGINS: Last Friday, Winding Creek Elementary School kicked off a new year of House celebrations!

⭐️ Kindergarteners met their House leaders and enjoyed fun, interactive activities that fostered friendships and a sense of belonging.

⭐️ Grades 1–5 gathered for the first House assembly, where new students opened sealed envelopes to reveal their House: Care, Inspire, Wonder, or Innovate. The room lit up with cheers, high-fives, and warm welcomes from their new Housemates!

Dr. Runkle explained how students can earn points throughout the year by demonstrating kindness, leadership, respect, perseverance, and through their academic achievements, from class projects to personal growth.

The assembly served as a strong reminder that every action, big or small, contributes to creating a welcoming and supportive culture for all students. 🫶

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Two children seated at a classroom table working with colorful circular images, with others and educational materials in the background.
Children in a classroom working together on a colorful paper activity.
Several students stand at the front of a classroom, engaging with their seated classmates during a presentation. Behind them are a whiteboard, an American flag, and colorful educational posters.
Children in blue 'INSPIRE' shirts sit together, with one holding a sign promoting kindness, character, and self-belief.
Five children in front of a red wall displaying colorful signs promoting kindness.
Dr. Runkle speaking into a microphone at the House assembly in a gymnasium.
Children in 'INNOVATE' shirts sit on bleachers, holding supportive signs for their school house.
Children in green 'WONDER' shirts sit in a gym, with one holding a sign that says 'You belong to any HOUSE.'
Two students in a gym holding signs for their new school house, 'House Wonder'.
🏈 HONORING COACH TIM RIMPFEL: Last Friday, we proudly dedicated the athletic wing of the DSF to the late Coach Tim Rimpfel — now called the Rimpfel Athletic Center.

Surrounded by his wife Liz, daughters Callie and Katie, and a community of former players, coaches, and friends, we celebrated a man whose legacy goes far beyond football.

Coach Rimpfel earned 307 wins, nine District III titles, and a 1992 state championship, but he’s remembered most for the relationships he built. He led with humility, kindness, and loyalty, shaping lives on and off the field.

The Rimpfel Athletic Center will serve as a lasting reminder of the love, leadership, and legacy Coach Rimpfel left behind. 🦅❤

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Group gathered on a sports field during the dedication of the Rimpfel Athletic Center, with Chapman Field sign in the background.
🇺🇸 This morning, on Patriot Day, students and staff across the district observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the lives lost and the heroism shown on September 11, 2001.

We stand together in remembrance and honor of the enduring courage and unity that this day represents.

#NeverForget #PatriotDay
7 months ago, CV Schools
Patriot Day tribute with NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty, and twin light beams; text reads 'September 11 – We Will Never Forget'.
🤩 PRISM PERFECT: Students in Ms. Chiappini's 5th-grade class at Sporting Hill Elementary School recently wrapped up an exciting Unit 1 of Bridges with a hands-on geometry lesson. They created both a regular rectangular prism and a composite rectangular prism to explore key math concepts.

Afterward, they discussed the similarities and differences in their classmates’ work, deepening their understanding through collaboration and comparison. Math + teamwork = success! 💡🙌

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Two students in a classroom holding colorful interlocking block structures.
Two students display colorful block creations in a classroom filled with desks and learning materials.
Students display 3D-creations, including a letter 'T' and a cube, with a classmate flashing a peace sign in the background
Three students display colorful block creations in a classroom filled with learning materials.
❤️🤍💙 HONORING OUR HEROES: The fourth annual Salute to Service event, celebrating our military and first responders, will take place at Cumberland Valley High School's Chapman Stadium on Friday, September 19, 2025. The ceremony starts around 6:50 PM, just before the home football game against Central Dauphin High School.

🇺🇸 Free admission and VIP seating for all active duty and retired military personnel, veterans, and first responders (in uniform or with a valid ID).

We hope you’ll join us in honoring those who serve our community and country. 🫶

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7 months ago, CV Schools
Promotional image for 'Salute to Service' event on September 19, 2025, honoring military and first responders at Chapman Stadium.
🥪 LUNCHROOM LEGENDS: At Green Ridge Elementary School, adaptability is more than just a word; it's a way of life! As construction continues, the incredible kitchen and custodial staff, along with dedicated EAs, are going above and beyond to ensure lunch remains a success, even without access to a full kitchen.

Their teamwork, creativity, and can-do spirit truly embody our Portrait of an Eagle competencies. 🦅🫶
7 months ago, CV Schools
Children stand in line at a school cafeteria inside a gymnasium with basketball hoops and a stage in the background.