Sports
For sports schedules please visit the Athletics Website: Upcoming Sporting Events
On March 3rd, the Varsity girls’ basketball team traveled to Pewamo-Westphalia to compete in the MHSAA District 75 First Round, facing off against Delton Kellogg. In a tightly contested matchup, the Lions battled until the end but came up short, falling 32-27.
Congratulations to all of our Winter Sports teams and the players on a great season!
Activites/Clubs
97th Michigan FFA State Convention
From March 5th-7th, the FFA attended the 97th Michigan FFA State Convention at MSU.
Logan Bowers chaired the Session 3 and gave his Retiring Address in Session 5 as the 2024-2025 Michigan FFA Region I State Vice President.
Sophia Bilello and Kaitlyn Garlinger received their Outstanding Junior awards. Logan honored his parents Kara and Jon as they received the Honorary State FFA Degree.
Delegate members, Kearson Keiffer, Dakota Griffin, and Kaitlyn Garlinger attended sessions, voted on the 2025-2026 State Officers, and toured the State Capitol.
Kayla Raines and Gage Jordan played some amazing songs in the State FFA Band.
Convention Run In
Convention In Review
Family Recognition
MSBOA
On March 4th, the Sr. High Concert Band traveled to Lakewood High School to compete in the MSBOA Festival. They played Mad Anthony arranged by Andrew Balent, Joy arranged by Frank Ticheli, and Moscow, 1941 arranged by Brian Balmages. They came home with a District 2, meaning they received an excellent rating or a letter grade B. They now know what areas they need to improve in for next year!
Senior Highlights
Hailey Martin
After high school, Hailey plans to attend Lansing Community College. The staff member who has had the biggest impact on her is Mrs. Webb because she has motivated and helped Hailey pass all of her classes and get her caught up. Something she is looking forward to after graduation is having her own money, her own place to live, and her own pets. Some advice she would like to give to incoming freshmen is, “Do your work. It’s hard to catch up when you get behind.” The highlight of her senior year was the Powderpuff and Powerball games.
Austin Romero
After high school, Austin plans to attend Northwood University and study Economics. The staff member who has had the biggest impact on him is Mr. Budnik because he has inspired him to further pursue an interest in economics and business. Something Austin looks forward to after graduation is not coming to school. Some advice he would like to give to incoming freshmen is, “Listen to teachers and don’t give them a hard time.” The highlight of his senior year was the Fall Homecoming Dance.
Staff Highlight
Mr. David Huber, 6th Grade Teacher and Varsity Golf Coach, took an uncommon path to education, earning his teaching certificate through Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow after serving as an Army instructor. Grateful for the opportunity to teach in Maple Valley, he brings real-world experience and dedication to his students. Coming from a small rural town himself, he appreciates the district’s close-knit, family-like atmosphere. In his free time, he enjoys bowling, camping, and traveling. His message to students is, “Remember, FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning. It is not about failing but being able to pick yourself back up and put in the work to get better. Do not ever take ‘No’ for an answer, find a way to get to ‘Yes’. Never give up!”
