Elkhorn Valley Schools

Friday’s football game in Bassett will be covered by 97.5 KEXL & KEXL.com starting at 6:40.

Good luck to the girls golf team at Battle Creek today (4:30) and the volleyball team at O’Neill (C-team starts at 5:30)! Go Lady Falcons!! 💚⛳️🏐

Guidelines and information for Thursday's Varsity volleyball games in Wausa: Wausa – Winside – Elkhorn Valley Triangular Thursday, September 3rd 2020 Game Schedule: Game 1: 5:30pm Wausa vs. Elkhorn Valley Game 2: 6:45pm Elkhorn Valley vs. Winside Game 3: Immediately following game 2: Wausa vs. Winside We will not start game #2 earlier than 6:45. Locker Rooms: Assigned upon arrival Matches: Best of 3 to 25. If a 3rd set is required, we will play to 25 per NSAA rules. Wausa Public Schools Covid 19 Activities Protocol. Attendance: Limited to 75% capacity of our Gymnasium Post game congregations will not be allowed. Parents and fans will be asked to leave immediately following the game/event. Masks: Masks will be required upon entrance into our gym. Players and coaches must wear masks until they get to their locker rooms Players and coaches are not required to wear masks but is recommended for non-players and coaches. Social Distancing: Social Distancing Protocol of 6’ is recommended for all family groups while in the bleachers. Masks will be required in the lobby at the concession stand and maintain the 6’ social distancing as much as possible in that area. Masks may be removed to have concessions once you have returned to the gym. After you have consumed your concessions the mask must be worn. Water coolers and trash cans will be placed at the ends of both benches. There will be a cup dispenser on the water coolers.

Guidelines for tomorrow's volleyball games in O'Neill: O’Neill Public Schools Activities The NSAA has released their fall sports guidelines for 2020. We understand the circumstances related to COVID 19 are constantly changing and will vary from community to community. The safety and well-being of the participants, spectators, officials is and always will be the primary consideration as we provide opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities at O’Neill High School. General Policies • Implement effective cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched objects and surfaces. • There will be designated spots for filling team water bottles, but we are encouraging teams to bring their own water. Water fountains will NOT be available. There are water filling stations at the gyms only. Teams bring your own water jugs/ice. • All fans will enter through the same entrance, use the same restrooms, and limited concessions will be available. We ask you use proper social distancing. Anyone not listed as a member of the team may be required/encouraged to wear a mask, depending on the current risk level or each school participating. • Restricted seating may be enforced as per Directed Health Measure. • Each school will have your own locker room to use, except for softball, girls golf, & cross country. Coaches/Sponsors are responsible for students maintaining social distancing in locker room areas. • Family groups are to be seated together. • Student sections is OHS students currently enrolled in grades 7-12. Students in grades Pre K-6 should sit with their parents. • Opposing bench personnel are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. This includes coaches, players not in the game, student managers, statisticians, filmers, and media. • We will follow all NSAA sport specific COVID-19 modifications. • Most home games will be broadcasted by our Eagle Eye Broadcast team www.EagleEyeBroadcasting.com You can check their broadcast calendar at http://www.eagleeyebroadcasting.com/services.html . Volleyball Specific • Teams will not switch benches between sets • There will be a designated area in the bleachers for masks and no masks. Please sit in your preferred location, do not go to the other section, and maintain proper social distancing. • Locker rooms will be disinfected prior to your arrival. • Concessions will be provided • Each team bench will have a marked off space that no fans will be allowed to be in. • All elementary aged students are expected to sit with their parents/guardians. They will not be allowed to be in the hallways except when going to the restroom or concessions. • No crock pots or meals will be allowed to be served to the players. They may have a grab and go type meal that they can eat on their bus. • No fans will be allowed inside the basketball court following a game. We ask that everyone leave the facility as soon as the final game is done.

Good luck to the girls' golf team as they kick off their golf season with a meet at Wayne today!! Good luck to the EV Falcon football team as they play their Homecoming game today vs. Summerland!! Game time is set for 3:00 pm. GO BIG GREEN!!

The EV Homecoming Dance scheduled for Friday night, August 28, will begin at 9:00 pm with doors opening for EV students at 8:45 pm. Due to school safety guidelines, parents will NOT be allowed to enter the school to take pictures. Thanks for your cooperation with this.

KBRX [102.9 FM] will be broadcasting the Varsity volleyball matches Thursday, Aug. 27th.

A few changes for fans at the Jamboree in Laurel tonight: All fans are required to wear a mask while in the restrooms and concessions areas. Fans going to the concession stand should enter the South door and exit the north door. Student sections are allowed. Students in the student section must wear a mask and leave one row empty between rows.

Thursday, Aug. 27th JV and Varsity Volleyball triangular vs West Holt & Summerland starting at 5:00. Game 1: West Holt vs EV Game 2: Summerland vs West Holt Game 3: EV vs Summerland JV games will follow the same schedule as Varsity. Good luck ladies!!

The Homecoming dance will be Friday, Aug. 28th, from 9pm-12pm for EV students only. NO outside dates allowed. Pizza will be served.

Varsity Football vs Summerland Friday, Aug. 28th @ 3:00. News Channel Nebraska will be airing the game starting at 2:45. Good luck guys!

Girls Golf in Wayne Friday, Aug. 28th @ 9:00. Good luck ladies!!

Mon., Aug. 24th Varsity Jamboree @ Laurel. Game 1: 5:30 EV vs LCC Game 2: app 6:30 EV vs Randolph Game 3: LCC vs Randolph $5 entrance adults, students $4 Covid-19 Guidelines will be strictly enforced. 50% capacity - at LCC triangulars 150 fans/team Visitors will enter and exit using the front Main entrance on the east side Sit in family groups, no student section, while adhering social distancing recommendations Visiting teams will remain masked when not competing or warming up All bench personnel must wear a mask, including coaches, players not in the game, student managers, stat keepers, and filmers Teams playing will not switch sides No one in the first row, and 2 rows behind the scorer's table No food brought in to eat. Concessions available with all pre-packaged food only.

We will be having an 11:30 dismissal this Friday, Aug. 28th for Homecoming. No lunch will be served. Coronation will begin at 10:00 in the 1987 gym for JH and HS students with the parade following immediately afterwards.

Please check the school homepage for updates to the facility guidelines. Elkhorn Valley School Guidelines for Gymnasium Events Using current DHM mandates: 50% capacity, maintaining social distancing when possible. High School gym seating capacity 1200 550 available seating is figured at 50% capacity minus Coaches, Players, Officials, Game Staff Home Seating West bleachers. Home crowd will enter and exit using the Main entrance on the East or West sides of the building. Masks are strongly encouraged. 350 available seats Home fans are encouraged to sit in family groups while adhering to social distancing recommendations as set forth by the Department of Health. Student sections are allowed, but must maintain social distancing. Home administrators will be responsible. No sitting or standing on the front row bleachers. Visitor Seating East bleachers. Visitor crowd will enter and exit using the Main entrance on the East or West sides of the building. Masks are strongly encouraged. 200 available seats. VB triangulars: 100 per team (separated sections). Visiting fans are encouraged to sit in family groups while adhering to social distancing recommendations set forth by the Department of Health. Student sections are allowed, but must maintain social distancing. Visiting school administrators will be responsible. No sitting or standing on the front row bleachers. Additional Guidelines Bench personnel are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, including coaches, players not in the game, student managers, statisticians, filmers and media. Volleyball teams will maintain the same team bench throughout the contest. No one on the Gym floor before or after games. No one will be seated on the first row. The EV student section is only for students currently enrolled in school. No out of town students or graduates will be allowed to sit in this section. All fans are expected to exit the facility immediately following the game. No meals or sack lunches brought into the school from visiting teams. Concessions will be open and separated into Visiting and Home sections.

JH and HS Cross Country T-Shirt Orders and payment are due by NOON tomorrow, August 18. Thank you!! Coach Rood

Elkhorn Valley football apparel orders are available a the following link or in the office. Orders are due Friday, August 21. https://5il.co/jqcs

8/13/2020 Morning Announcements Welcome Back To School!! Let’s make it a great year!! 1. Just a reminder that we are using a 1:30 early dismissal schedule today!! 2. Macbooks will be passed out to students in grades 7-12 tomorrow (Friday). Students wanting to take their Macbook home will need to bring their $50 fee before they’ll be able to do so. 3. HS dance team will have practice on Tuesday morning at 7:15. JH dance team will have practice on Wednesday morning at 7:15. 4. The high school volleyball team will be selling Elkhorn Valley apparel from Aug 3-Aug 21. Most of the clothing items will have a VB design on them, but not all. If you are interested in getting an order from, please contact a volleyball player or coach, or forms are available in the school office. All forms are due back by 9 am on Aug 21.

7-12 Guidelines for the School Year Please reference the link to access back to school information. https://5il.co/jh06

All school Open House tonight, Aug. 12th, 5:00-6:30!! Elementary are encouraged to bring their supplies so they’re ready for school tomorrow. See you tonight!