Officer Parker made one Mustang’s day in the best way! He spent time with Jeremiah, who looks up to him as a true role model—letting him check out the cruiser and sharing some unforgettable moments. It’s the little things that leave the biggest impact. Thank you, Officer Parker, for being such a positive role model for our students! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

It was a SWEET day at MVES! 🍦 Three lucky classes were chosen from a wheel spin and celebrated with soft serve ice cream: ✨ Mrs. Shepherd’s 1st Grade ✨ Mrs. Bobbie’s 5th Grade ✨ Mr. Austin’s 2nd Grade Smiles, surprises, and sweet treats made for a pretty great day! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Mrs. Paige, our PRI Coordinator, hosted another fun after-school craft event! Some of our younger Mustangs enjoyed making adorable cork creatures and showing off their creativity. ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

It’s Derby Time at MVES! 🐎🌹 Mrs. Shepherd’s first grade class has been off to the races, learning about Derby history and the great state of Kentucky all week! They designed festive hats, cheered on Kindergarten at the Run for the Roses, and enjoyed a delicious Derby breakfast while watching past races. A winning week full of fun and learning! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Mrs. Callahan’s 2nd grade mathematicians had a sweet time learning about 2D shapes and their attributes on Friday! 🍬📐 Using marshmallows and toothpicks, students built their own shapes while exploring sides, vertices, and more. Hands-on learning (and a little sugar!) made for a fun and memorable math lesson! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Thanks to our students, our teachers showed up proudly “inked” for Tattoo a Teacher Day! From silly to sweet, the tattoos made for plenty of laughs and lots of Mustang spirit throughout the day. Our staff wore them with pride and good humor, and the students loved seeing their teachers join in on the fun!

Derby Week fun in Mrs. Daisy’s class and Mrs. Maegan’s 1st grade class has been one for the books! 🐎💐 We spent the week learning, creating, and celebrating all things Derby—complete with festive activities, big smiles, and lots of excitement. The best part? A surprise Derby party and our very own horse race! Seeing these kids cheer each other on, laugh, and enjoy the moment was everything. Such a fun way to make memories while learning together!

KSA Spirit Week Day 5 – Black Out Day 🖤 Today our Mustangs are “snuffing out” distractions and locking in for success! Dressed in black and focused like never before, they’re ready to give it their all and shine where it matters most. We’re confident, prepared, and unstoppable! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Ms. Jordan’s fourth grade classes had a blast today playing “Jackpot” while reviewing area and perimeter in math. It’s always great to see students engaged, having fun, and strengthening their skills at the same time. ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

KSA Spirit Week Day 4 – Castaway Day Our students are bringing an island vibe while staying calm, focused, and ready to survive the upcoming test. With steady minds and determination, they are prepared to tackle whatever comes their way. ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Mustangs Ready? Outwit, Outlast, and Outwork the KSA! Friday KSA Spirit Week ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

April brought lots of creativity to our classroom as we celebrated National Poetry Month. Mrs. Shepherd’s first graders spent the month diving into poetry—writing acrostic, haiku, and cinquain poems while learning how to express their thoughts in new and exciting ways. To celebrate all their hard work, the unit ended with a cozy Poetry Café. Students enjoyed drinks, snapped in support, and confidently shared their poems with friends. A wonderful way to build confidence, creativity, and a love for writing. ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Today, Mrs. Martin’s science students had a special visit from Tyler Cvitkovic with the NEED Project! He shared engaging insights on energy efficiency and conservation, helping students learn how to make their homes more energy efficient. After the presentation, students worked collaboratively to design and build their own model homes following a specific code—complete with a door, windows, and insulation. It was a fun, hands-on way to review important concepts just in time for testing! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

🌟Kindergarten, Here We Come!🌟 ❤️MVES Preschool, Class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣❤️

KSA Spirit Week Day 3 – Outwit Day Our students are putting on their thinking caps and getting ready to outwit the challenge with confidence, focus, and bright ideas! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Our 2nd grade field trip to Maywoods was a fun and memorable day spent exploring the outdoors! We loved learning about Mother Nature and how to take care of our environment. Throughout the day, we discovered how animals use camouflage to blend in, explored fascinating insects, examined creek rocks, and learned about animal survival. We even got a little wet along the way, which only added to the adventure. It was a great day full of learning, laughter, and fresh air! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Pizza Kits will be at MVES tomorrow! Pick up after school until 5:30. 🐴❤️🍕 #MustangPride

Mustangs Ready? Outwit, Outlast, and Outwork the KSA! Thursday KSA Spirit Week ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride

Ms. Bargos and Mrs. Shepherd’s first-grade classes got ready for their i-Ready math diagnostic in a fun and engaging way! Students practiced important skills with a round of Candy Land and an interactive Kahoot game, building confidence while having a great time learning together. We love seeing our young learners excited and prepared!

KSA Spirit Week Day 2 – Outshine Day ✨ Students are getting ready to outshine the test with bright thinking and confidence! ❤️🐴🖤 #MustangPride