Announcements
This Week's Menu
Elementary Announcements
Youth Sports Soccer Registration is open!
Youth soccer is open to Preschool (must be 3 years old by Sept 15, 2024)- 6th graders
Registrations are due no later than Saturday, March 1st!
Our coordinators this year are Kirsten Jaeger and Ron Jaeger
Please use the link to register: Soccer Registration 2025
Event Title: Linn County 4-H Summer Day Camps
Start Date: 6/11/25
End Date:8/11/25
Event Type: Academics, Arts, Camps
Age Group: Elementary
Description: Iowa State Extension and Outreach Linn County 4-H offers quality summer day camps in our community. The day-long camps (9:00 am-3:00 pm) are educational, interactive, and sure to keep your child's attention. Registration begins March 3rd at Noon for our 2025 summer camps. Limited number of spots are available for each camp.
Cost: $30
Organization: Linn County 4-H
Organization Contact Name: Erika Serbousek
Organization Contact Email: Linn4H@iastate.edu
Contact Phone: (319)377-9839
Event Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/youth-programs
There are extra t-shirts and sweatshirts from the Elementary Student Council clothing sale. Please contact Jessi Sweet (jsweet@springville.k12.ia) in the elementary office if you would like to purchase.
As we move into the 2024-2025 school year, we are trying to centralize all of our PK-12 activities under one umbrella. With the help of Bound we believe we can do that. The calendar can be viewed at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/springville#. There is also an app (if you follow Springville, it pops up to the Springville page every time) that you can download and we know there are some limits that the phone can do unless you get the opportunity to utilize it often. Please contact AD, Joe Martin, at jmartin@springville.k12.ia.us if you have any questions or need help. A few items to help you:
- If you want to check schedules, rosters, maps, or other logistics of actual events - the app is very useful
- If you want to upload paperwork, register for camps or programs, or other personal information - a computer is very useful
- Utilize the chat function for any questions and they have very good response to your questions (green button in bottom right on computer and in profile on the app)
There are still some elementary yearbooks available! Yearbooks are $25.00 each and can be purchased in the elementary office.
Secondary Announcements
The Mustangs middle-school boys’ soccer program welcomes 7th-8th grade students from the Lisbon, Mount Vernon, and Springville school districts.
If you are interested, please contact the Mount Vernon middle-school office to register your son at: msoffice@mvcsd.org or by calling 319-895-6254
There will be a coaches-players meeting on Wed., March 12 at 3 pm, at Mount Vernon middle school.
There will be a coaches-parents meeting on Thurs. March 13, at 7 pm, at Mount Vernon middle school.
The season starts on Mon., March 24.
Questions about the program, contact head coach Richard Lewis at richclew@gmail.com or at 401-662-6336
Free College Financial Aid Presentation for Juniors and Families
The high school counseling office has invited a representative from ICAN® (Iowa College Access Network) to provide a free presentation on college financial aid for juniors and their families on Thursday, February 27 at 5:30 in the secondary conference room
Topics will include:
- Financial Aid Process
- FAFSA Application Review
- Understanding FAFSA Results
- FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)
- Understanding Costs – College Comparisons
- Financial Aid Options
- Scholarships Process
- Where to Go for Help
For more information, contact Melissa Murphy, School Counselor, at (319) 854-6196, ext. 1002 or mmurphy@springville.k12.ia.us.
About ICAN
The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit, educational organization. ICAN is the College Access Network for Iowa, and a member of the National College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN has 8 Student Success Centers in Ankeny, Cedar Falls, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Hiawatha and Sioux City which provide information and support to students and their families as they plan their postsecondary education and apply for financial aid. All ICAN programs and services are provided without charge. For more information about ICAN, call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org you can also follow them on social media: Facebook (@ICANsucceed), Twitter (@icansucceed) and/or Instagram (@ican_succeed).
High School Students: If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in June, Kirkwood's Monticello center needs a TON of high school volunteers to help with Kirkwood for Kids in June. If you are interested, please contact Megan Mahoney at megan.mahoney@kirkwood.edu.
As we move into the 2024-2025 school year, we are trying to centralize all of our PK-12 activities under one umbrella. With the help of Bound we believe we can do that. The calendar can be viewed at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/springville#. There is also an app (if you follow Springville, it pops up to the Springville page every time) that you can download and we know there are some limits that the phone can do unless you get the opportunity to utilize it often. Please contact AD, Joe Martin, at jmartin@springville.k12.ia.us if you have any questions or need help. A few items to help you:
- If you want to check schedules, rosters, maps, or other logistics of actual events - the app is very useful
- If you want to upload paperwork, register for camps or programs, or other personal information - a computer is very useful
- Utilize the chat function for any questions and they have very good response to your questions (green button in bottom right on computer and in profile on the app)
District Announcements
Community Announcements
Camp Tanager has been in existence since 1926 and since our inception has provided free camp opportunities for youth ages 6-11 years. Each summer, Camp Tanager provides over 600 100% free camp scholarships to kids in the Eastern Iowa area that would be financially unable to afford a summer camp experience.
Applications can be submitted online for Camp Tanager: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=494489. A PDF of the form parents can complete and return directly to camp or back to the school is attached.
Further information about our free campership program and our other programs can be found at www.camptanager.org. Additional camp opportunities are listed below.
Regular Camp Programs
SLEEPAWAY CAMP: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/upcomingSessions.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&lnkSubCategory1=2.+Summer+Sleep-Away+Camps+(Fees+Apply)
Sports Camp Programs
COMPETITIVE SWIM CAMP OVERNIGHT: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=498846
COMPETITIVE SWIM CAMP DAY CAMP: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=498927
Medical Camp Programs
DIABETES CAMP: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=494510
BLEEDING DISORDERS CAMP: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=497539
Seasonal Camp Programs
SPRING BREAK CAMP: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=668&campCode=cti&idSession=505216
The Wellness Coalition of Rural Linn County
The WCRLC is a nonprofit prevention organization that partners with six rural communities in
rural Linn County. Those communities are: Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Springville, Central City,
Alburnett, and Center Point. Mount Vernon Community School District is the Fiscal Agent of the
Wellness Coalition, allowing them to receive funding from the federal government where they
focus on three key areas:
-Reducing substance use
-Educating on mental health
-Improving overall wellness.
Our mission is to educate and empower individuals to make better choices with all aspects of
their wellness. Creating healthier communities and healthier futures.
Since our inception in 2006, the Wellness Coalition has been addressing the concerns of
underage drinking, mental health, and risky behaviors by students; as well as supporting the
needs of adults, parents, and community members.
We coordinate prevention and awareness opportunities and events to bring information to
parents, adults, teachers, youth and community members, based on specific needs in specific
areas.
Who should be involved?
Everyone! The Wellness Coalition welcomes representation from a multitude of sectors: youth,
parents, law enforcement, schools, businesses, media, youth serving organizations, religious
and fraternal organizations, civic and volunteer groups, health care professionals, state and
local agencies, and any individual or organization wanting to make a positive impact on these
communities in rural Linn County.
The Wellness Coalition holds a monthly meeting on the third Thursday of most months from
noon – 1 pm, both in-person or on Zoom. Please connect and join us- all are welcome!
If you would like to find out more about the Wellness Coalition of Rural Linn County, please
email Kassy Rice at Krice@mvcsd.org or visit www.wellnesscoalitionlinn.org.
We will welcome any announcements that any youth groups or community groups would like us to place on our Oriole Daily Pride.
FOR COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: PLEASE EMAIL: jmoore@springville.k12.ia.us
Upcoming Events
Key Contacts
- Elementary School: (319) 854-6195
- Secondary School: (319) 854-6196
- Central Office: (319) 854-6197
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