PRESS RELEASE:
DISTRICT TRACK, MAY 13th, EDGEWOOD, IOWA ~ Right off the bat with the first race of the night the Turkey Valley Girls Sprint Med flew down the track! Kara Reicks, Clare Courtney, Olivia Snyder and Jalyssa Blazek absolutely smoked the competition and rewrote the TV record books hitting 1:51.62. The record holding team prior to last night consisted of Kim Kruse, Lisa Croatt, Jolene Lensing and Rose Speltz who set the record back in 1984 with a previous time of 1:53.39.
Next up was the girls 4x800 meter relay; Josie Weber, Jaycie Byrne, Cambree Kruse, and Jalyssa Blazek. This had been a solid event for us all year, sitting top 5 in class 1A majority of the season. The girls went out and did their thing, hitting a new personal best with a 10:13.57 and coming in 10.5 seconds faster than the next best in the district. Look for this team to potentially rewrite the record book next week in Des Moines! Goals have been set high here and the girls are determined!
Olivia Snyder has been a pleasant surprise to say the least this year. She took second in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13.16 dropping another 2 tenths off her best. She made it down to the blue oval tied for 8th best 100 time in class 1A. This girl has been making noise on the track all year and needless to say is one of our difference makers as she has qualified in all 4 of her events as a Sophomore!
The girls Distance Medley has been our race since I started here 2 years ago and tonight was one for the ages! Kara Reicks, Josie Weber, Jaycie Byrne and Jalyssa Blazek made their mark in the record books for the second time Thursday night. The group hit 4:19.17 taking down a long-standing record held by Lisa Donn, Kathy Schmitt, Marie Kuennen, and Carolyn Blong set in 1972.
Shortly after the Dmed, TV witnessed one of our biggest surprises of the night knocking off Central Elkader in the 4x200. Central was the favorite going into the night by 2 seconds but the TV girls decided that they were going to drop 2 seconds and take 1st place at the meet heading down to state as the 17th time in 1A. This group consisted of Clare Courtney, Josie Weber, Olivia Snyder, and Jaycie Byrne.
Jalyssa Blazek has been going off this season. I can't say enough good things about this kid. She has heart and passion that you can't coach or teach. She helped break 2 school records earlier in the night and was less than a second away from breaking Turkey Valley's 800 record. She is number one in class 1A in the 800 sitting at a 2:22.23. Keep an eye out for this kid down at the state meet. She is a competitor and is going to do whatever it takes to win.
The last event that qualified Thursday was the 4x100 meter relay. Kara Reicks, Olivia Snyder, Clare Courtney and Kylie Wurzer have worked their tails off all year to get to this point. We snuck in at the 22nd spot but these girls have proven that they can do anything they set their mind to. This was one of those teams during the year that kept emerging, placing 2nd and 3rd here and there. They got to the conference meet and crushed it snagging first and dropped a full second. After they realized what they could do they went out and did it one more time to get to state. I am so proud of this group and getting it done on the day they had too!
Been one heck of a year so far. TV isn't done yet, watch out class 1A.
TV has firing power and we will be coming out hot on the Blue Oval.
**NOTES from Dalton Hackman:
The girls Distance Medley has been our race since I started here 2 years ago and tonight was one for the ages! Kara Reicks, Josie Weber, Jaycie Byrne and Jalyssa Blazek made their mark in the record books for the second time Thursday night. The group hit 4:19.17 taking down a long-standing record held by Lisa Donn, Kathy Schmitt, Marie Kuennen, and Carolyn Blong set in 1972. This 49 year old record was a great one with a time of 4:20.00. The goal was to hit this down at the state meet next week but the girls got a little ancy I guess. The D-Med sits number one in class 1A leading the state by 3 full seconds going into the state meet. Absolutely remarkable time set by these girls but we plan on rewriting the record books one more time this season, we aren't satisfied just yet.
Due to Governor Reynolds' most recent proclamation the wearing of face coverings/masks is now OPTIONAL at Turkey Valley Community School District. This includes graduation held on Sunday, May 23rd.
The sophomore students learned about Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution. Students researched an aspect of his life and presented their research.
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As you may have heard, the Iowa Department of Public Health has changed their guidelines for masks in schools. Because of this change, starting Monday, May 17th masks will be optional for all Turkey Valley students and staff. You may read the guidance here: https://5il.co/sqd7
Last night was a night to remember at EdCo (Districts)!
School Records Broken and stunning performances!
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Here are your 2021 State Track and Field Qualifiers:
Pictured left to right-
Row 1 - Clare Courtney, Jaycie Byrne, Kylie Wurzer, Josie Weber, Kara Reicks, Cambree Kruse
Row 2 - Olivia Snyder, Olivia Drilling, Halle Weber, Brianna Busta, Hailey Elsbernd, Kourtney Schmidt and Jalyssa Blazek
Row 3 - Dylan Reicks, Burke Busta, Chase Hayek, Ryan Franzen and Troy Schmitt
Row 4- Carson Busta, Russell Nieman, Noah Hanson, Marcus Herold and Kalvin Langreck
Dan Kuboushek and Rochelle Bushman from Citizens Savings Bank visited with the 7th and 8th graders about the importance of saving money. They also reviewed some common banking terms with the students.
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Awards Night at Turkey Valley can be watched live here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/turkey-valley-high-school-jackson-junction-ia/evtc275a89eab
Our program begins at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 12th. Join us!
Congratulations to Ms. Aleah Hackman! Aleah signed her letter of intent to play softball at NIACC in the Fall of 2021. Photos include her parents Coach Junior Hackman and Dede Hackman; Asst. Coach Meagan Murray and volunteer Frank Wilson; Softball players grades 9-12.
Advanced Foods finished their "Cooking Around the World" Unit and made Ebelskivers (Danish pastry) and rommegrot (Norwegian pudding).
Both are difficult to make, but the students were successful! After school the extra Rommegrot was shared with thankful TV staff.
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Awards night for seniors tonight - 7pm in TV gym. Masks required. Please sit in family groups. Celebrate!
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Book Fair Family Event will happen this Friday from 11:30 - 2:50. Wish Lists AND information went home with kiddos today. Kids are excited. Online ordering is available also.
We had a wonderful Wellness Day! Thank you!
TRACK AND FIELD FANS: Our Trojans will take part in the state qualifying meet held on Thursday, May 13th @ Ed-Co. Tickets are available for purchase today. The link is below for the event. Select Track and Field, 1A, and the Ed-Co site. A reminder that NO CASH SALES will be made at the gate. https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Freshmen have been busy working on egg drops! Great problem solving to preserve their egg! #TVPride
Mark your calendars! Tuesday May 18th will be the Spring Concert for 7th-12th grade band and choir students in the High School Gym. This event is open to the public. Masks required for this event.
7th and 8th grade call time for this event will be 6:10pm. Concert Starts at 6:30pm.
9th - 12th grade call time for this event will be 7:10pm. Concert Starts at 7:30pm.
Beautiful flower garden thanks to some 7th and 8th graders! #TVPride
2021 Solo & Ensemble Contest!
This beautiful evening at Turkey Valley 🎶
High School Solo Ensemble Performances starting tonight at 6:00pm in the Music Aud. Doors to the commons open up at 5:40pm. This event is open to the public. Masks are required for this event. Good luck to our selected soloists and small groups!
May 3 - 7 we celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Please consider sending a note or email of appreciation to your students' teachers, associates, bus drivers, custodians, kitchen workers, secretaries or other school staff personnel. We have become a stronger staff this year because we are #bettertogether. Thank you for your continued support! #TVPride @TVPride1
We are joining Iowa College Aid in celebrating “Decision Week” May 3–7, 2021 to recognize Iowa’s students who are making the important decision to attend a higher education institution following high school. Staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college, junior college, trade school, military, and/or higher education shirts all week long.