Cumberland Valley School District

👏 THANK YOU: This week, we're celebrating National School Social Worker Week and the incredible impact our CV School Social Workers have on our students, families, and staff ❤ They go above and beyond, providing emotional support and connecting families with vital resources to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This year's theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact,” highlights the resilience, passion, and dedication school social workers bring to fostering growth and positive change in our community. Thank you, CV Social Workers for your hard work and the difference you make every day 🫶 #PortraitOfAnEagle #CVProud #SSWWeek2025

🍕 A Slice of Fun: Students in Mrs. Herman's class at Monroe Elementary had a blast with a creative lesson thoughtfully planned by Ms. Lavoie, the Library Teaching Assistant. After reading Curious George and the Pizza Party, the fun continued as they rolled up their sleeves to create their own pizza masterpieces. Ms. Lavoie’s creativity and efforts were key to the success of the lesson. With the help of a toaster oven generously provided by the Monroe PTO, each student baked their delicious creations and enjoyed a memorable pizza party. It was the perfect combination of learning, creativity, and, of course, tasty food 🥰

🏊‍♀️ DIVING INTO SUCCESS: CV Diver Mattie Boone had an outstanding performance at the 2025 PIAA District III Diving Championships this past weekend, finishing in 4th place! With this impressive finish, she punched her ticket to STATES in March— marking her second straight year earning a spot, a true testament to her skill and dedication 🏅 Congratulations and best of luck, Mattie 👏

📰 STRIKE A POSE: The countdown is on–only NINE days until the strike of the century! Join the Mountain View Players as they head back to 1899 for an unforgettable performance of Disney's Newsies Jr. 📅 Dates and Times: - March 7 at 7 PM - March 8 at 7 PM - March 9 at 2 PM (ASL interpreted) 📍 Location: Mountain View Auditorium 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://cur8.com/16592/project/124807 Come see our talented students shine on stage—their energy and passion will leave you inspired! 🌟

🤼‍♂️ WRESTLING TO VICTORY: Four CV Boys Varsity Wrestlers put on an impressive show at the 2025 PIAA District III Tournament this past weekend, punching their tickets to the State Championship! 🙌 Pictured left to right: 🥉 Jake Mitchell - 3rd place, 145 lbs 🥈 Logan Maurer - 2nd place, 139 lbs 🥈 Phil Montes - 2nd place, 114 lbs 🏅 Connor Killian - 5th place, 127 lbs They’ll be competing at States in March! Congratulations and best of luck, Eagles! 🦅💪

❤ HEARTBEATS OF INSPIRATION: Mr. Mike Azzalina, former principal of Shaull Elementary, best-selling author, and motivational speaker, has been making his way around our elementary schools and recently dropped by Hampden to talk to our staff and students about his book Heartbeats. During his visit, he focused on two key Portrait of an Eagle traits: empathy and confidence. He discussed how empathy allows us to understand and connect with others, while confidence empowers us to face challenges and pursue our goals. As he spoke to students and staff, he shared inspiring stories about the people who influenced his journey and explained how these traits are key to the message of his book 📖.

🪴 POTTING KINDNESS: Our talented CVHS Clay Club rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to create special appreciation gifts for the amazing CVHS staff, District Office, and District Support Facilities staff! Last year’s Throw-a-thon was the launch of a super ambitious project—tiny succulent planters! 🌱 This year, they continued the creative flow, crafting even more beautiful planters with love. Each one, made with care by all levels of ceramic artists, was glazed by our Clay Studio and National Arts Honor Society members. As a final touch, the officers filled each one with a beautiful succulent—what a thoughtful gift 🫶

🌱 GROWING LEADERS: In celebration of National FFA Week, we proudly honor the leadership, personal growth, and career success that our FFA members cultivate every day. Guided by the motto “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to share,” our Cumberland Valley Agricultural Sciences & FFA students are not just preparing for the future—they’re actively sowing the seeds for a tomorrow filled with success, hard work, and community impact. 📸 CV FFA High School and Middle School Chapters

🧊 FREEZIN' FOR A REASON: On Saturday, February 8th, a brave group of CV staff members plunged into the chilly waters of Gifford Pinchot State Park’s lake, all for a fantastic cause benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania! The Freezin’ Eagles team splashed their way to raising a whopping $3,770, thanks to the kindness of generous donors ❤ These funds will help provide FREE sports, health, and leadership programs for over 15,000 Special Olympics athletes across Pennsylvania. The impact will be felt right here in the Capital Area Region, helping athletes in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, and York Counties. Way to go, Freezin' Eagles 🦅

🔬 FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: On January 25th, CVSO headed to Massachusetts for the MIT Science Olympiad Tournament, one of the most competitive events in the country. With 70 top teams from across the nation, CVSO brought home some awesome results: 🥉 3rd – Picture This 🏅 4th – Microbe Mission 🏅 5th – Materials Science 🏅 6th – Geologic Mapping Then on February 1st, the CVHS Varsity and Junior Varsity teams competed against 61 teams from 37 schools across seven different states at the Solon Invitational, one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in the country. They finished 2nd out of 37 schools, with teams earning 2nd and 23rd out of 61 competing teams! 🌟 Some category highlights: 🥇 1st – Geologic Mapping 🥇 1st – Disease Detectives 🥈 2nd – Entomology 🥈 2nd – Experimental Design 🥈 2nd – Tower Huge congrats to everyone for their hard work and dedication. We are #CVProud 👏

🤖 WIRED FOR SUCCESS: The CVHS TSA team just rocked the PA TSA Region 3 competition! With 66 students competing in engineering design, digital media, problem-solving, robotics, and more, their skills and teamwork stood out! They brought home: 🏆 15 first-place finishes 🥈 10 second-place finishes 🥉 14 third-place finishes 🏅 10 additional finalist spots 26 students will advance to TSA States in Seven Springs this April. A huge congrats to all of our talented students for their hard work and creativity! We’re #CVProud and can’t wait to see you all shine at the state level! 🙌

🌟 100 DAYS OF LEARNING: Our students celebrated the 100th day of school on January 31st! 100 days of learning, laughter, and growth! Here's to the exciting adventures ahead—Keep soaring, Eagles 🦅

🔬 STEM ADVENTURES: CV9 students had a blast last week exploring STEM careers through hands-on activities with @juniJunior Achievement of South Central PA! From building bridges 🌉 and mixing compounds ⚗️ to programming robots 🤖 and learning about water technology 💧, students engaged in fun, educational challenges. A big thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible—your support made these experiences unforgettable!

🦅 PORTRAIT OF AN EAGLE SPOTLIGHT: Brad Lee, President (Harrisburg Area) of Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, is the true definition of giving back to our community. As a proud CV alum, his dedication to helping students shines through in all that he does. For years, Mr. Lee and his team have generously donated sneakers and winter coats to students in need, ensuring they have the essentials to succeed and stay warm. In recognition of his incredible impact, Superintendent Dr. Blanchard and Middlesex Elementary Principal Dr. Miller had the honor of presenting Mr. Lee with a POE coin for Empathy. 🙌 Thank you, Mr. Lee and Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, for making a difference in the lives of our students and community ❤

💥 SIGNED & READY TO PLAY: Today at CVHS, our senior student-athletes made their dreams official by signing their letters of intent to play at the collegiate level! We are #CVProud and can't wait to see them excel both on and off the field in their next chapter 🙌

📖 POWER OF READING: Mr. Brewer's 6th graders at Eagle View Middle School had an unforgettable time celebrating World Read Aloud Day today! We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Blanchard, Dr. Euker, Mrs. Eldridge, Mr. Garraway, and all the amazing staff members who shared their voices and brought stories to life! Reading aloud is so much more than just fun — it builds vocabulary, strengthens listening skills, and encourages a love for books that lasts a lifetime. It fosters imagination, helps with comprehension, and opens doors to new worlds 🌎

⚽ FROM THE FIELD TO THE CAPITOL: Last Wednesday, our State Champions, the CV Boys Varsity Soccer team, had the incredible honor of visiting the Capitol! They were introduced and congratulated in both the House and Senate for their hard-fought victory. A well-deserved recognition for an unforgettable season! 👏

❤ THANK YOU, SCHOOL COUNSELORS: This week is National School Counseling Week and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible CV School Counselors! Your kindness, dedication, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and staff. Whether you're offering a listening ear, guiding students toward their goals, or simply brightening someone's day, you make a difference day in and day out. We're so grateful for all that you do! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation 🫶

🏆 BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPIONS: A big congratulations to our CV Cheerleaders for being crowned the 2025 PIAA 3A Large Varsity State Champions! Your hard work, dedication, and spirit have paid off in a big way! We are #CVProud of you 🦅

🍀 SOUTH BEND BOUND: CVHS junior Tyler Merrill made his decision today—he's headed to Notre Dame! We're thrilled to announce that Tyler has officially committed to the University of Notre Dame to continue his academic and football career. With one more season under the Friday night lights at Chapman Field, he'll continue putting in the work before taking the field for the Fighting Irish 🏈 Congrats, Tyler! We are #CVProud of you 🙌