After an extraordinary career spanning 30 years with the Moshannon Valley School District, we would like to congratulate Dr. Tracie Tomasko on her retirement!
A proud Moshannon Valley alumna from the Class of 1982, Dr. Tomasko dedicated her career to serving the students, families, and staff of the district she has always called home. Throughout her three decades of service, she made a lasting impact as a 4th Grade Teacher, Teacher Mentor, Elementary Principal, and Interim Superintendent.
Committed to lifelong learning and educational excellence, Dr. Tomasko earned her Doctorate in Education, bringing her knowledge, leadership, and passion for student success to every role she held. Whether she was teaching in the classroom, mentoring fellow educators, leading a school building, or guiding the district through times of transition, she consistently put students first and worked tirelessly to create opportunities for others to succeed.
Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to Moshannon Valley have left an indelible mark on our school community. The countless students, colleagues, and families whose lives she has touched are a testament to the legacy she leaves behind.
Dr. Tomasko, thank you for your years of service, your leadership, and your dedication to the Moshannon Valley School District. We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, new adventures, and all the time to enjoy the things you love most.
🖤💛 Once a Black Knight, always a Black Knight. Congratulations and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! 💛🖤
🎉🍎Celebrating Mr. Rudy Kowalcyk🎉🍎
For more than 30 years, Mr. Kowalcyk has dedicated his career to the students, staff, and community of Moshannon Valley. A proud Mo Valley alumnus from the Class of 1969 and a United States Marine Corps veteran, Rudy has embodied service, leadership, and commitment throughout his life.
While many know him as an outstanding teacher, his impact extends far beyond the classroom. Over the years, he has worn countless hats, serving as a football coach, teacher mentor, yearbook advisor, driver's education instructor, department chairperson, and morning bus duty. No matter the role, he always approached it with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help students succeed.
Generations of Black Knights & Damsels have benefited from his guidance, encouragement, and unwavering dedication. His influence can be seen not only in the achievements of his students but also in the many colleagues he mentored and supported throughout his career.
As he begins this well-earned retirement, we thank Mr. Kowalcyk for his decades of service to Moshannon Valley and wish him many years of happiness, health, and new adventures.
Once a Black Knight, always a Black Knight. Congratulations, Mr. Kowalcyk, on an incredible career! 🖤💛
After a remarkable career dedicated to educating and inspiring students, we would like to congratulate Mrs. Janet Hook on her retirement!
Mrs. Hook served the Milton Area School District from 2009-2015 before joining the Moshannon Valley School District, where she spent 11 years making a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community as a beloved 4th Grade Teacher.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Hook went above and beyond the classroom as a mentor teacher and Odyssey of the Mind coach, helping students grow both academically and creatively. She will also be fondly remembered by generations of students for the live animals that made her classroom such a unique and exciting place to learn.
Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to children have touched countless lives, and her influence will continue long after she leaves the classroom.
Mrs. Hook, thank you for your years of service, your passion for teaching, and the difference you have made in the lives of so many students. We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, adventure, and all the things you enjoy most!
🖤💛 Once a Black Knight, always a Black Knight. Congratulations and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! 💛🖤
💪🤼♂️ Champions at Lycoming! 🤼♂️💪
Congratulations to our Moshannon Valley Black Knight Wrestling Team on bringing home 1st Place out of 16 teams at the 2026 Lycoming College Team Camp! 🏆
Throughout the camp, our wrestlers competed with determination, challenged themselves against tough competition, and continued to sharpen their skills. Most importantly, they represented Moshannon Valley with pride, sportsmanship, and teamwork every step of the way.
This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to the hard work these athletes have been putting in during the offseason.
Keep working. Keep improving. Keep building on this momentum.
The future is bright for Black Knight Wrestling! 🖤💛
🦕🍩 What a Dino-Riffic Summer Library Session! 🍩🦕
Our little paleontologists had a ROAR-some time during this week's Summer Library Program! 📚🦖
A huge thank you to Shop 'n Save of Houtzdale for generously donating delicious donuts and to Galliker's Dairy for providing milk to go along with our featured story, Dino's Love Donuts. Your generosity helped make our day even more memorable, and we are so grateful for your support of our students and community! ❤️
The dinosaur fun isn't over yet! Join us on Wednesday, July 8, as we head out on a dinosaur hunt and read How to Catch a Dinosaur. It's sure to be another prehistoric adventure you won't want to miss!
🦖 We can't wait to see you there! 💚📚
🦕⛏️ Ready to dig up some MORE summer fun?! 📚🌟
Join us for the next session of the Moshannon Valley Elementary Summer Library Program on:
📅 Wednesday, June 24th
🕙 10AM–12PM
Come explore our “UnEarth a Story!” summer theme with:
🦴 Dino-themed activities
📖 Interactive storytime
🎨 Crafts
🍿 Snacks
🏆 Prizes
🧪 STEM fun
📚 Book checkout
✅ Open to children of ALL ages
⏰ Come & go anytime between 10AM–12PM!
We loved seeing so many smiling faces at our first session and can’t wait for another dino-mite day of learning and fun! ☀️🦖
Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for our first "Unearth a Story" summer session! Young readers and their families can enjoy:
✨ Open House
📖 Storytime at 11:00 AM featuring What the Dinosaurs Did at School
🦕 Dinosaur Toothpaste Science Experiment
🎨 Crafts
🍪 Snacks
🎯 Games
🏆 Prizes
📚 Book Check-Out
🦖 Dinosaur-Themed Activity Stations
Whether you're a future paleontologist, a dinosaur enthusiast, or just love a good story, there's something for everyone to discover!
We can't wait to kick off another exciting summer of reading with our Black Knight families! 💛🖤
The wait is almost over! Join Knights Camera Action this weekend as they present Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Moshannon Valley High School Auditorium.
Come cheer on our talented students as they take you on an unforgettable adventure under the sea with Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and all your favorite characters! 🎶🌊
📅 Friday at 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday at 7:00 PM
📅 Sunday at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
Adults: $5
Students: $3
Bring the whole family and support the hard work and dedication of our cast, crew, and directors. You won't want to miss this fin-tastic production! 🦀🐚⭐
The Moshannon Valley High School Commencement Ceremony will be held tonight in the Lamont Close Gymnasium.
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎓 Ceremony Begins: 6:30 PM
Can't make it in person? Watch the ceremony live using the link below:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/uiLnJI1bLfw
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026! 🖤💛
Using the Principles and Elements of Floral Design, students designed their own unique arrangements featuring daisies, carnations, greenery, and other floral accents. 🌼❤️🤍💙
Great job to these talented students for showcasing their creativity, design skills, and patriotic spirit! 🇺🇸🌿
Lauren recently hosted a chicken dinner fundraiser and donated the proceeds to the Moshannon Valley FFA and Clearfield FFA Chapters. Each chapter received an amazing $1,500 donation! 💙💛
Today, Queen Lauren presented the check to Ms. Lang, Saige Hamer (MoValley FFA President), and Mrs. O’Hare. Thanks to this generous contribution, FFA members will have opportunities to attend leadership events, build new skills, and continue growing as future leaders in agriculture and our communities. 🌾🐄🚜
Thank you, Queen Lauren, for investing in our students and supporting agricultural education! 👑✨
This year’s theme is “UnEarth a Story!” 🦴⛏️
Get ready for engaging STEM activities, crafts, snacks, prizes & incentives, and interactive storytimes all centered around dinosaurs and archaeology! 🦕📖
🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Moshannon Valley has been awarded the Dollar General Summer Library Grant in the amount of $3,000! Thanks to this amazing grant, we will be able to provide:
📚 New books
🧪 New STEM materials
🎁 Story props for students to take home
📖 A free book for every student at the end of summer!
📅 Summer Library Dates:
🦕 June 10 & 24
🦴 July 8 & 22
🎉 August 5 – Dino Party on the Playground!
🕙 Open House Style • Come & Go Anytime from 10AM–12PM
✅ Open to children of ALL ages!
📚 Check out books, enjoy dino-themed stations, crafts, snacks, prizes, and more!
📣 High School Students: This is a great community service hours opportunity! Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering.
We can’t wait to “UnEarth a Story” with you this summer! ☀️🦖
Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with music, laughter, and your favorite characters brought to life on stage! 🐠🐚🎭
📍 Moshannon Valley Auditorium
📅 Performance Dates:
✨ Friday, June 5th at 7:00 PM
✨ Saturday, June 6th at 7:00 PM
✨ Sunday, June 7th at 2:00 PM
Come support our amazing cast and crew as they make waves on stage! 🌟🦀🐬
The event began with a special senior biography and future plans video recognizing the Class of 2026 and the exciting paths ahead for our seniors. Students then enjoyed ice cream and a variety of outdoor activities, including a bounce house obstacle course, cornhole, can jam, coloring stations, thank-you letter writing, and activities provided by the National Guard.🎉
A huge thank you to Mr. Howard for helping make the event such a success! 🖤💛
A huge thank you to Mr. Webb, Ms. Lewis, Mrs. Perna, and our amazing cafeteria staff for cooking and helping make today’s High School cookout a success! Students and staff enjoyed great food, fun activities, and time together as we celebrate the end of another great school year. 🖤💛
Our very own Moshannon Valley High School Biology/Anatomy teacher, Mr. Hunter Horning, wanted to share some exciting opportunities available through the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette! Before joining Mo Valley, Mr. Horning worked there as the Conservation Education Specialist. 🐾
The center offers a variety of educational programs, summer camps, and educator workshops for both students and teachers! Opportunities include:
🦌 One-day Summer Elk Camp for students ages 8–12
🌿 One-day Summer Camp for students ages 13–17
📚 Educator Workshop worth 6.0 Act 48 Hours
🍃 Additional Educator Workshop worth 6.0 Act 48 Hours
These programs are great enrichment opportunities for students and a wonderful way for educators to earn Act 48 hours while learning more about Pennsylvania wildlife and conservation!
Check out the attached information for more details! 🖤💛
