The state of Iowa is providing a free homework help resource. It includes live tutoring, a writing lab, and practice tests (including ACT and other tests). Users need only make an account to use this service. Click HERE to get started.

In celebration of National Pie Day, St. Paul Lutheran Church will host its 15th Annual Homemade Soup & Pie Luncheon from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  St. Paul Lutheran Church is located at 810 State Street in Garner. The luncheon will be held in the church basement so entrance may be gained through the west door or the handicap/elevator entrance on the east side of the education wing. Take out is available.

Due to a change in state funding, GHV will be transitioning from GovDelivery (Iowa School Alerts) to SchoolMessenger later this month. This includes alerts related to weather, school closings, cancellations and postponements of school activities, and similar notices. For those interested in receiving these email/text alerts, it will be necessary to sign up for SchoolMessenger, even if already registered with GovDelivery. Please watch for information in the coming week regarding this change and how to sign up. Questions can be directed to Brenda Haag, GHV Technology Director, at [email protected]

The GHV National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on November 5 from 11 am to 4 pm in the GHVHS gym. Reservations are required. Sign up HERE. (Donors must be age 18 or over to sign themselves up.) Since the pandemic began, blood donations have been down while the need remains. Your one blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Thank you for giving.

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura School Board election will be Tuesday, November 2. Three at-large positions expire in 2021. Jay Larkin and Jack Toppin are candidates for re-election. Challengers are Scott Gaskill and Dan Goll. Mark your calendar to vote!

Calling all GHV fans! We are rounding the corner from fall to winter sports, and it's time to gear up with an all new lineup of Cardinal apparel. Click HERE to order. Orders are due Monday, November 1 at 5 pm. Thank you for supporting our GHV Sports Boosters and go Cardinals!