Caney Valley proudly represented Kansas—and the voice of rural education—at the inaugural America's Youth AI Festival in Boston, where students from across the nation collaborated to develop recommendations that will help shape the future of artificial intelligence in K–12 education. As an active member of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Superintendent Blake Vargas advocated for Caney Valley to serve as Kansas' representative, recognizing that our district reflects the experiences of many rural communities across the state. Students Samantha Roberts Dildine and Kinlee Littleford joined him in ensuring that rural Kansas had a seat at the table. Read the full story here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_lU3iOvNTVpdX-EFRcjvC3Lzg4Zp_GbYBsZzB-Jxt8/edit?usp=sharing
about 8 hours ago, Caney Valley USD #436
PDF of AI Conference Press Release
Student delegates from all 50 states take the Oath of Office inside the Edward M. Kennedy Institute's full-scale replica of the United States Senate Chamber. Designed to mirror the actual Senate floor in the U.S. Capitol, the chamber gave students the opportunity to experience the legislative process in an authentic setting as they were sworn in before debating and drafting recommendations for the future of AI in education.
Before debate began, Kinlee Littleford and Samantha Roberts Dildine took their places in the Edward M. Kennedy Institute's full-scale replica of the United States Senate Chamber. Complete with the same semicircular layout, senators' desks, rostrum, and parliamentary procedures used in Washington, D.C., the chamber immersed students in the legislative process as they worked alongside delegates from all 50 states to shape recommendations for the future of AI in education.
Superintendent Blake Vargas and students Kinlee Littleford and Samantha Roberts Dildine visited the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum as one the outings in the immersive experience in Boston. Behind them is The Victura Sailboat, President Kennedy's beloved 26-foot wooden sailboat, which is prominently displayed outside on the museum lawn from May through November each year

🍎🐾Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, August 4!🐾 🍎

Returning Students: Online enrollment links will be emailed to the email address on file in PowerSchool.

🏫 In-Person Enrollment:
📍 CV West (213 E. Rose)
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

While you're enrolling, take advantage of these convenient services available on-site:
💉 Montgomery County Health Department will be offering vaccinations to help students get caught up on required immunizations.
🏈 FREE Sports Physicals will also be available from 9 am - 4 pm. Students must bring their completed physical form with them. Find it online at caney.info/sportsphysical

🎒 School Supply Lists: caney.info/schoolsupplylist

We look forward to seeing our Bullpup families and kicking off another great school year. ❤️💙

Other Important Dates to Mark on your Calendar:
Aug 5 -- Jr High Pool Party at Caney City Pool (6-8 pm)
Aug 12 -- Lincoln Meet the Teacher Night 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Grades 1-6) & Jr High Back to School Night 6 - 7 pm
Aug 13 -- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! (for grades 1 - 6)
Aug 17 -- Jr High & High School Sports Practices begin
Aug 19 -- PreK & Kindergarten First Day of School

about 12 hours ago, Caney Valley USD #436
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Caney Valley Jr/Sr High Band Camp for all incoming 7th-12th graders starts Monday, August 3 at 8 a.m. Meet at the CVHS Band Room. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Questions? Email Mrs. Messner j_messner@caney.com
1 day ago, Caney Valley Athletics
**Alt Text:** Graphic promoting **Caney Valley Jr./Sr. High Band Camp**. The left side features a blue panel with white and red text reading: "Caney Valley Jr./Sr. High Band Camp," followed by the details: **August 3–7, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., CVHS Band Room**. Additional information includes: "For all incoming 7th–12th graders," "Wear tennis shoes," and "Bring water." At the bottom, it reads: "Questions? Email Mrs. Messner: [j_messner@caney.com](mailto:j_messner@caney.com)." The right side shows a Caney Valley marching band student in a white, red, and royal blue uniform playing a trombone on a football field at night. Other band members are blurred in the background. The Caney Valley USD 436 logo appears in the lower right corner alongside the district motto, **"Every Student. Every Day."**
📣 Incoming 7th & 8th Graders!
You’re invited to a Welcome Back Pool Party sponsored by the Junior High Student Council!

📍 Caney City Pool
📅 Wednesday, August 5
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! 💦
3 days ago, Tiffany Bruce
Pool Party Flier for JH Back to School party.

Hello Bullpup Family,

We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing and well-deserved summer! We have an exciting update to share as we prepare for the upcoming school year — Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live across Caney Valley USD #436!

This transition helps us provide families with one consistent, secure place for communication while also aligning with new requirements under Kansas Law (HB 2299). School employees are now required to communicate electronically with students only through district-approved platforms or district email.

Rooms gives us one place for every conversation — connecting teachers, coaches, staff, students, and families through a secure district-supported platform.

Today, Parents and guardians should have received an email from **accounts@thrillshare.com** with instructions to create their accounts. Once their accounts are set up, this school year families will receive messages and updates directly from teachers, coaches, and school staff through the Caney Valley USD #436 app or a secure mobile web experience.

Rooms is designed to make communication easier and more accessible for everyone:

✅ **Messages families won’t miss** — Delivered through text, push notifications, or email
✅ **One login for everything Caney Valley** — No additional accounts to manage
✅ **Accessible on the go** — Available through a free mobile app or web experience
✅ **One inbox for all updates** — Classroom information, district announcements, and direct messages all in one place
✅ **Communication in families’ preferred language** — Automatic translation options help us better serve all families

As we begin using this new platform, we encourage you to explore the features, update your notification settings, and begin transitioning all student and family communication into Rooms. This change will help us create a more consistent, accessible, and connected experience for our entire Bullpup community.

Thank you for your help as we make this important transition.

Download for Android: https://aptg.co/dh4_J3
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/LpYtxv




9 days ago, Caney Valley USD #436
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Caney Valley Jr/Sr High Fall Athletics Team and Fan Stores are now open! Stores close July 26. Get your athlete's required gear and Fanwear:
Football 🏈 midwestteamsports.chipply.com/BullpupFootball
Cross Country 👟 midwestteamsports.chipply.com/BullpupXC
Volleyball 🏐 midwestteamsports.chipply.com/BullpupVolleyball
Cheer 📣 midwestteamsports.chipply.com/CaneyCheer

14 days ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Graphic promoting fall athletics online stores. A grayscale collage of athletes playing volleyball, cross country, football, and cheer serves as the background. Large blue text at the top reads "FALL ATHLETICS." Large red text in the center reads "Online Stores." Blue text at the bottom states "Stores Close July 26." On the right side are images of a red long-sleeve athletic shirt and royal blue athletic shorts. The overall design uses the school colors of red, royal blue, white, and gray.

We are proud to share that two of our students, Samantha Roberts Dildine and Kinlee Littleford, have been selected to represent Kansas at the Student Senate on AI Policy this summer!


As part of America’s Youth AI Festival in Boston this July, Caney Valley USD #436 students will explore AI’s impact on communities, learn about the legislative process, and debate a first-of-its-kind national AI policy for K-12 schools at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.


Caney Valley is proud to be selected for the Day of AI Festival, bringing a rural perspective that represents the communities where many Kansas students learn every day


The student-authored policy will be shared with AASA’s nationwide network of more than 10,000 district leaders, giving our students a real opportunity to influence how AI is used in classrooms across the country.


We could not be more proud to have Caney Valley represented on a national stage.


Follow Day of AI for updates from the festival this July. Presented in partnership with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and AASA, The School Superintendents Association.


#StudentSenate #DayOfAI #AILiteracy #AmericasYouthAIFestival #AIPolicy #StudentVoice #Kansas


Read here for more information--https://caney.info/DayofAI

23 days ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Graphic with a light blue background announcing, "We're representing Kansas" above the outline of the state of Kansas. The headline reads, "America's Youth AI Festival: Student Senate on AI Policy." A photo of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Senate Chamber appears alongside text explaining that students will explore AI's impact, learn about the legislative process, and debate AI policy for K–12 schools. The graphic notes that two students from every state will gather in Boston this July to vote on a national AI policy. It highlights that Kinlee Littleford and Samantha Roberts Dildine are representing Kansas this summer. Logos for Day of AI, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, AASA, and the RAISE Initiative appear along the bottom.
Samantha Roberts Dildine
Kinlee Littleford
We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of two of our students who will be representing Caney Valley on the national stage this summer at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., July 6–10.

🏅 Sophomore Samantha Roberts Dildine qualified for Nationals after earning Gold in her Entrepreneurship STAR Event. Samantha will also represent Kansas FCCLA State Executive Council as the Vice-President of Recognition during the national conference.

⭐ Sophomore Keith Ellison will represent District J-West FCCLA as District President at Nationals.

These students have dedicated countless hours to developing leadership skills, strengthening their knowledge, and pursuing excellence beyond the classroom. Their hard work has opened doors to opportunities at the highest level, and we couldn’t be more proud to see them represent Caney Valley, Kansas FCCLA, and our community in our nation’s capital.

Join us in congratulating Samantha and Keith as they prepare for Washington, D.C.!
26 days ago, Caney Valley USD #436
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Don't forget to mark your calendars for upcoming youth camps!

Coach Davis will be hosting his football camp July 6 - 10. Sign ups take place on the first day of camp.

Coach Montgomery will host a youth basketball camp July 13-16. Pre-registration deadline is tomorrow, July 1. Sign up at caney.info/SummerBasketballCamp. Payment due on the first day of camp.
30 days ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Football Camp decorative graphic. Image is football on football field. Text reads: Summer Football Camp July 6-10. $25 per person, make checks payable to Criss Davis. Sign ups at the start of camp at the CVHS Practice field. Jr High 7-8:30 am, 1st-6th grade 8-9 am, High School 7-8:45 pm. Cost includes tee shirt and insurance.
Summer Basketball Camp decorative graphic. Image is basketball sitting on gym floor. Text reads: Summer Basketball Camp July https://caney.info/SummerBasketballCamp 13-16. Pre registration deadline, July 1. $30 per person. Payment due on first day of camp. Cash only. 1st-6th grade 4-5 pm, 6th-8th Grade 5:30-7 pm. QR code that links to Sign up at https://caney.info/SummerBasketballCamp
Coach Davis will be hosting his Summer Football Camp July 6-10. Sign ups take place at the start of camp!
about 1 month ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Summer Football Camp Promotional Flyer. The top portion of the flyer pictures a football setting on a football field with grunge style text saying "Football Camp" above and "July 6-10" Below. Blue box with White font states "25 dollars per person" Other text information Jr High 7-8:30 am, 1st-6th 8-9am, High School 7-8:45 pm. Make checks payable to Criss Davis. Sign ups at the start of camp. CVHS Practice Field. Bottom of flyer on red background in grunge font says "Cost includes tee shirt and insurance"
Coach Montgomery will be hosting a youth basketball camp July 13-16. Pre registration deadline is July 1 to ensure your student receives a tee shirt. All proceeds from the camp benefit the CVHS boys basketball team. Sign up at caney.info/SummerBasketballCamp. Payment of $30 is due on the first day of camp--cash only.
about 1 month ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Decorative Graphic: Summer basketball camp. Pre registration deadline July 1 to ensure a camp shirt. $30 per person cash due on first day of camp. 1st-5th grade 4-5 pm, 6th-8th grade 5:30-7 pm. Cost includes tee shirt and insurance.

🎉 IT'S BACK! Caney Valley has once again been awarded the 21st Century CLC Grant, providing FREE after-school programming for K–6th grade students through 2031. More information will be shared as we get closer to the start of the school year. #EveryStudentEveryDay

about 2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Promotional graphic announcing that Caney Valley has been awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. The graphic features the ACES (Academic, Character, Enrichment, Support) logo and photos of elementary students participating in hands-on activities, enjoying snacks, and celebrating together. Large text reads, “Great News – The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Has Been Awarded to Caney Valley.” Additional text states that the grant provides free after-school programs for K–6th grade students and will serve students through 2031. Icons highlight academic enrichment, character building, a supportive environment, and community connections. A large group photo of participating students appears across the bottom above the Caney Valley USD 436 logo and the district motto, “Every Student. Every Day.”
Join the Bullpup Family! We are now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary. Applications can be found online at caney.com/page/current-openings or at the Board Office (700 E Bullpup Blvd, Caney, KS, 67333 Mon-Thur 7:30 am - 4 pm). Please submit completed applications to records@caney.com or deliver in person at the Board Office.
about 2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
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As a reminder, this week is weights only; no basketball or volleyball skills practices/conditioning as the gym floors are being refinished.
about 2 months ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Congratulations to our State Medalists this Spring:

Simeon Sanchez -- Track -- 1600 2nd Place🥈, 800 & 3200 3rd Place 🥉
Elyn Washburn -- Track -- Triple Jump 5th Place 🏅
Grace Prince -- Track -- High Jump 6th Place 🏅
Layne Denny -- Boys Golf -- 20th 🏅
about 2 months ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Senior Grace Prince stands on the 6th place block of the podium at Wichita State for the KSHSAA State Track event.
Simeon Sanchez standing on the third place block of the podium at Wichita State University
Elyn Washburn stands on the podium at the State track contest at Wichita State University.
Layne Denny with medal stands on the cart path with greens in the background at the state golf tournament.
Join us tomorrow (Thursday, May 28) at 1:30 pm to send off our Track & Field State Qualifiers! Take State Pups!
2 months ago, Caney Valley Athletics
Promotional graphic for Caney Valley High School Track & Field state qualifiers. Ten student athletes in red Caney track uniforms pose against a dark background with track equipment including relay batons, hurdles, and track spikes. Large red, white, and blue “CV” logo appears on the left with “State” written in blue script across the center. Text lists student names, events, and state placements. Additional text announces a community send-off on Thursday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at CVHS and the state competition at Wichita State University on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30.
Congratulations and good luck to Layne Denny as he competes at State Golf in Topeka!
2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Portrait graphic of Caney Valley High School men’s golf junior Layne Denny standing against a black background, wearing a red Caney Valley polo and black shorts while holding a golf club across his shoulders. A red banner at the top reads “Caney Valley High School Men’s Golf” with “State” in large blue script across it. A red banner at the bottom identifies him as “Junior Layne Denny” and lists the event location and dates: “Topeka, KS — May 26–27.
Summer Weights, Conditioning and Skills Training Begins Monday, June 1! Follow the link for more information: caney.info/SummerWeights
2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Promotional Graphic of Athletics logo with red C and blue V on a gray circle background. Blue background with red pinstripe also features icons of a basketball, dumbbell, volleyball and football. Text reads: Summer Conditioning and Skills Training beginning Monday, June 1.
Due to field conditions at Caney, the Regional softball game vs Osawatomie will now be played AT HUMBOLDT on Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 pm. To stay up to date, be sure to download the Caney app and click the events tab. Find schedule changes and even maps to game locations. https://www.caney.com/events?id=57139951
2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Graphic announcing a venue change for the KSHSAA Class 3A Regional Softball game. The left side shows a close-up softball on a dirt field with large white text reading “Venue Change” beneath the KSHSAA logo and “KSHSAA Class 3A Regional Softball.” The right side features the Caney Valley “CV” logo on a red and blue background with white text stating: “Due to field conditions at Caney, Caney Valley vs Osawatomie will now be played at Humboldt, 4:30 PM, Wednesday, May 20.” At the bottom is a location pin icon and the address: “1323 Georgia Rd, Humboldt, KS 66748.”
Track Regionals will now take place on Friday, May 22 in Fredonia. Field events begin at noon, Prelims start at 2 pm. Good luck Bullpups!
2 months ago, Caney Valley USD #436
Promotional flyer for KSHSAA Class 3A Track Regionals at Fredonia. A large action photo shows a Caney athlete in a red uniform clearing the high jump bar outdoors on a track field, with spectators and trees in the background under a cloudy sky. Event details on the left side read: “Track Regionals at Fredonia,” Friday, May 22. Field events begin at 12:00 PM, preliminaries begin at 2:00 PM. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students. A note at the bottom states: “No passes of any kind accepted.” The KSHSAA logo appears in the upper left corner, and photo credit is given to Makenzee Dryer in the lower right.