Winter Homecoming Recap
Choir Sings the National Anthem
On February 7th at the Varsity Homecoming game, the Choir sang the National Anthem and received a huge applause from the packed crowd!
Powerball
On February 3rd the HS Student Council hosted the Powerball games at the Jr/Sr High School. The first game featured the Juniors vs. Seniors where in the 1st set the Juniors lost 7-25, in the 2nd set the Juniors lost 13-25, and then in the 3rd and final set, the Juniors lost 12-15. Ultimately giving the Seniors a win! In the next game, the Seniors faced the Staff where in the 1st set the Seniors won 25-11 and in the 2nd set the Seniors won 25-21 ultimately winning the night!
2025 Winter Homecoming Court (See More)
Prince - Eli Wright (Junior)
Princess - Dahnela Betancourt (Freshman)
King - Filip Nowak
Queen - Tsolmon Batbold
Spirit Results
4th place - Freshmen
3rd place - Sophomores
2nd - Juniors
1st - Seniors
The Seniors received the Spirit Trophy and will hold onto it until the 2025 Fall Homecoming.
Fun in the Valley
The Maple Valley Class of 2026 will host a Talent Show on February 20th at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School! The cost will be $5 for adults and $2 for children. Please come out and enjoy the show! Acts featured will be from our students K-12 and Staff!!
Sports
For sports schedules please visit the Athletics Website: Upcoming Sporting Events
On February 3rd, the Varsity competitive cheer team traveled to Union City to compete in a Big 8 Jamboree, showcasing their skill, spirit, and determination. With their strong showing, the Lions continue to build momentum for the rest of their season. Congratulations to the team on their 3rd-place finish.
On February 5th, the wrestling team traveled to Saranac to compete in the MHSAA Division 4 Team Wrestling District 221, putting up a strong fight in both rounds of competition. In the semifinals, the Lions took on Fulton and delivered an impressive performance, securing a 54-30 victory to advance to the district finals. In the finals, the Lions faced a tough Saranac squad and despite their best efforts, they fell short with a 36-46 loss.
On February 8th, the wrestling team traveled to Bellevue to compete in the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wrestling District 31. Several Lions put on outstanding performances, earning top finished and securing their spots in Regionals. Jackson Burpee battled hard in the 190 lb weight class, finishing in 3rd place. Skyler Cook showed determination in the 215 lb weight class, securing 4th place. Joe Long delivered a strong performance in the 285 lb weight class, claiming 3rd place. Filip Nowak had an impressive showing in the 144 lb weight class, earning 2nd place.
On February 6th, the JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams took the court at home to face the Quincy Orioles. The JV team played a closely contested game, fighting hard until the final buzzer but falling short in a 21-25 loss. The Varsity team faced a tough competition and ultimately fell 21-53.
On February 4th, the JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams traveled to Union City to take on the Chargers in a competitive matchup. The JV team played with determination but ultimately fell to the Chargers with a final score of 16-34. The Varsity team also fought hard but faced a tough challenge, ending the game with a 26-52 loss.
On February 5th, the JV and Varsity boys’ basketball teams traveled to Comstock to take on the Colts, and both teams delivered impressive performances. The JV team set the tone for the night with a strong offensive showing, securing a 65-51 victory over the Colts. The Varsity team followed up with a hard-fought battle, beating Comstock in a thrilling 46-40 win.
On February 5th, the 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams took the court at home to face off against the Springport Spartans. The 7th grade team earned a 25-12 win over the Spartans. While the 8th-grade team followed with an outstanding showing, defeating the Spartans 31-10.
On February 7th, the JV and Varsity boys’ basketball teams took the court at home against the Quincy Orioles in an exciting Homecoming matchup. The night was filled with energy, determination, and thrilling competition. The JV team delivered a nail-biting finish, securing a hard-fought 42-41 victory. The Varsity team battled fiercely in a competitive game but fell just short with a 52-58 loss. Homecoming provided an incredible atmosphere, and both teams gave their all on the court.
Activites/Clubs
International Club - Chinese Lunar New Year
This week, the International Club students met to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, which began on January 29th with the Year of the Snake! The students learned about Chinese traditions such as decorating with red for luck, sweeping out bad luck, and giving red envelopes full of money as gifts for the new year! They also made ramen noodles and fried rice and decorated the Pathways hallway. Happy New Year!
Senior Highlights
Arial Coleman
After high school, Arial plans to attend the University of Olivet for pre-med Biology and eventually work to become a pediatric surgeon. The staff members who have had the biggest impact on her are Mr. Wilhelm, Mrs. Leatherman, and Mrs. Webb, who have all helped her when she needed it. Something Arial is looking forward to after graduation is meeting her college professors and scheduling classes. The highlight of her senior year was getting to spend the last moments of high school with all of her friends.
Jakeb McDonald
After high school, Jakeb plans to attend college for insurance, and hopefully baseball. Then he would like to go into the insurance field and become an agent. The staff member who has had the biggest impact on him is Mr. Wilkes because he has helped in every sport Jake has played and he’s known him since he was little. Something Jakeb is looking forward to after graduation is being able to hang out with friends that are already graduated. The highlight of his senior year was being in the IZZONE against Oregon.
Sophia Rose
After high school, Sophia plans to attend LCC, get her associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and become an ultrasound technician. The staff member who has had the biggest impact on her is Mrs. Catchick. Sophia has had Mrs. Catchick as a teacher for all 4 years of high school and even got lucky enough to have her as her advisory teacher. Mrs. Catchick never fails to make her smile and always has a way to brighten her day. Something Sophia is looking forward to after graduation is not coming to school anymore. Some advice she would like to give to incoming freshmen is “Don’t let anyone tell you being mean is cool. Find good friends and treat people how you want to be treated.” The highlight of her senior year was cheer.
Staff Highlight
Mrs. Emily Mater, a Junior High Special Education Teacher and Senior Class Advisor, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. A graduate of Maple Valley High School, Hope College, and Eastern Michigan University, she chose education as a way to give back to her community. She loves being part of the Maple Valley family, believing that working together creates a real impact. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book. Her advice to students is to develop good habits early and remember, “We get out of life what we put into it, so put some joy into it today!”
