Southwest Valley Schools Highlight Spring Activities, Testing Schedule, and Staff Appreciation

March 31, 2026 Posted by Melanie West Uncategorized

Liz Timmerman, Southwest Valley West Campus Principal
Junior high track participation: ~30 girls, ~12 boys
Track meets begin mid-April
ISASP testing dates: April 13–17
Testing format: Morning sessions with modified schedule
Results expected: Mid-May (pending state adjustments)
Paraprofessional Day: First Wednesday in April
Approx. 15 paraprofessionals on West Campus
Upcoming events:
- Track meet in Bedford (Tuesday)
- Blood drive in Corning (Wednesday)
- Griswold-Stanton relays (Thursday)
No school: Good Friday and following Monday
Focus on recognizing student skills beyond standardized testing

About Melanie West

Melanie has been with KCSI / KOAK Radio since 1997, when she and her husband Aaron moved to Iowa to join the family business. Melanie enjoys traveling, reading, and painting. Melanie and Aaron have 2 children, Will, who lives in South Dakota and Allie who works in the business office at KCSI.

Southwest Valley Schools Highlight Spring Activities, Testing Schedule, and Staff Appreciation

About Melanie West

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