Rossville Grade School

IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATE!
In compliance with Kansas House Bill 2299, Kaw Valley USD 321 is implementing new guidelines for cell phones/personal devices and staff & student communication.

The bill requires each school district to adopt policies and procedures regarding student use of personal devices during the school day to:
● Prohibit student access and use of personal devices during the school day;
● Require all personal devices to be turned off and securely stored in a location
that is:
○ Not on the student’s person; and
○ Inaccessible to the student

Students' personal devices MUST be powered off and stored OUT OF SIGHT during the entire school day.

Each building will make available a phone for student use when necessary. Please ensure parent contact information for your student(s) is updated in Powerschool.

Dear Rossville Grade School Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Rossville Grade School! It is hard to believe that this marks my 10th year as principal. Time has certainly flown by, and I continue to feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, families, and staff of RGS.

Over the past nine years, I've had the incredible privilege of watching kindergarten students grow into young adults, welcoming new families to our school, and celebrating countless milestones along the way. While a lot has changed over the years, one thing hasn't—Rossville has always been home. I grew up here, attended Rossville schools, and now have the incredible honor of serving the very community that helped shape who I am. Being principal at Rossville Grade School is more than a job; it's an opportunity to give back to a place that has given so much to me and my family.

The relationships we've built with our students, families, staff, and community are what make RGS so special. Every August, I'm reminded how fortunate I am to work in a school where people genuinely care about one another, celebrate each other's successes, and come together when challenges arise. There truly is something special about being a Rossville Dawg, and I'm thankful to be part of it every single day.

As we begin another school year, one thing remains unchanged: our students come first. We want every child to walk through our doors feeling safe, valued, encouraged, and excited to learn. We know that every child is unique, with different strengths, interests, and dreams. Our responsibility is to help every student grow academically, socially, emotionally, and as a person. Just as importantly, we want RGS to be a place where children love coming to school each day.

The incredible staff at RGS shares that same commitment. They care deeply about your children and work tirelessly to create classrooms where students are challenged, supported, encouraged, and celebrated. I continue to be amazed by their passion, creativity, and willingness to go above and beyond for kids. We truly have an exceptional team, and I couldn't be more proud to work alongside them.

One lesson I've learned over the past decade is that the best schools are built on strong partnerships. Education works best when families and schools work together. Whether it's celebrating successes, overcoming challenges, volunteering, attending school events, or simply staying connected, your involvement makes a tremendous difference. Thank you for trusting us with your greatest gift each day.

As we kick off another school year, I encourage every student to work hard, be kind, be curious, and never be afraid to make mistakes. Some of the greatest learning happens when we step outside our comfort zones. We will celebrate effort, encourage perseverance, and challenge every student to become the best version of themselves.

Whether this is your family's first year at RGS or you've been with us for many years, please know that my door is always open. If you ever have questions, concerns, or simply want to visit, don't hesitate to reach out. We are honored to partner with you in your child's education, and we are committed to making this an outstanding school year.

Thank you for your continued trust, support, and partnership. Serving as principal of Rossville Grade School for the past ten years has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I cannot wait to see what this school year has in store for our students, staff, and families.

Go Dawgs!

Sincerely,

Travis Van Vleck
Principal
Rossville Grade School

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

USD 321 would like to honor all of our drivers for safely transporting students each and every day. Thank you for all you do!!

State Basketball - Early Dismissal Notice – Wednesday, March 11

All 9–12 grade students at Rossville High School and St. Marys High School will be dismissed at 11:00 AM.
No high school bus routes will run at 11:00 AM. Please make alternate transportation arrangements if your student normally rides the bus.

PreK–8 students will follow a regular school schedule.
Students may be excused if families plan to attend the games. Please notify your school office if your child will be absent.

Congratulations to all THREE teams that made it to the 2A State Basketball Tournament!! We are proud of Rossville Girls Basketball, Rossville Boys Basketball, and St. Marys Boys Basketball teams!