The Hawks Nest
March Edition: Spring's Around the Corner
Pike County R-III (Clopton)
Website: https://www.clopton.k12.mo.us/
Location: 28176 Highway Ww, Clarksville, MO, USA
Phone: 573-242-3546
Facebook: facebook.com/PikeCoRIIIClopton
Twitter: @CloptonSchool
Updates and Information!
- Big thank you to our FFA Program along with advisor Mrs. Conderman for their efforts in putting on a delicious Farmer's Breakfast!
- Immunization Clinic on March 2nd
- Statewide Tornado Drill will be March 7th @ 10am
- ASVAB will be held on campus for Juniors on March 9th
- Jostens will deliver announcements on March 9th
- BOE Meeting: March 16th @ 6PM
- 3rd Quarter ENDS March 16th
- Please check your student's lunch balances and make sure payments are sent in to Ms. Kathy!
- Make sure to stay in the loop and updated on school activities throughout the month by checking the school website and socials! #HawkPride
- Hawk apparel that was ordered through South Lake Designs is finished, if you ordered we will contact you or make arrangements to make sure you have you get your items!
- MS/HS Spring Sports have started! Be on the lookout for updates and information from those sports!
- Correction from the "2024 After Prom" post regarding A Taste of Philly's Bar Bingo; the "2024 After Prom" will receive 1/2 the winnings of the 50/50 raffle (not the bingo night-also must be 21 to participate)
- FCA Volleyball Tournament March 16th
- Anatomy Field Trip scheduled for March 20th
- School is IN SESSION March 20 and 21.. School is NOT IN SESSION - SPRING BREAK - March 22-27
February Highlights and March Updates!
PreK and K Screenings - March 9th and 10th
Make sure you sign up or talk to the Elementary Office!
March 16th - Spring Photo Day
Band Concert - March 14th
This concert will be for grades 7-12! Concert will start at 6pm! Not only was our last concert a great performance through all the grades our students have been working hard and will be an entertaining night for you to join us!
Food For America: celebrated and hosted by Clopton FFA with our Elementary!
Clopton 5th Grade - Dare Graduates!
Our Clopton 5th graders recently graduated their Dare program, congratulations and thank you to officer Calvin for her help!
Valentine's Day Party!
Students enjoyed a day to celebrate Valentine's Day in their classes!
Another Valentine's Party!
Safe to say the day was a success and the students loved having a chance to 'party' with their friends!
Congratulations Amelia B!
Amelia was the winner of our school design contest. Her image will be printed on tshirts, which are on sale now!! Order forms were sent home to the elementary, but let the office know if you need more!
Elementary Stem Activity
Elementary students enjoyed their recent STEM activity. They listened to the book The Most Magnificent Thing and participated in a STEM activity to build their own magnificent thing. Check out these masterpieces! (more on Facebook Page)
Surprise Visit!
Cat in the Hat visited classrooms today to kick off Read Across America Week! The theme was hat day for the students, which many enjoyed!!
Thank you Magruder Limestone and Community State Bank!
During one of our games, we had the opportunity to honor Community State Bank and Magruder Limestone for their generous contributions to Clopton. We would once again like to thank them for their continued support for all of our students
Order your Yearbook!
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12 place your order for your yearbook! Use coupon code “spring” to get $5 off by ordering online at www.yearbookforever.com. Order forms may also be picked up at the high school office. Yearbook sales end April 1.
Order for Square 1 Art!
Don't Miss Out!!! You can order your child's Square 1 Art today, but ordering ends March 23rd!
Mini Cheer Camp!
#HAWKProud
EMO Conference Band
Congratulations to our students on making the EMO Conference Band! They will be performing at North Callaway HS, Monday, March 6th (6pm)
- Jaden Williamson, Victoria Eggemeyer, John Cooke, Estelle Clark, Finn O'Brien, Faith Myers, Kyle West, Kathrynn Truetken
Clopton FBLA Leadership Conference
Congratulations to Clopton FBLA on their success at the District 7 Leadership Conference! Students receiving medals include: Austin Jolly (3 medals), Chase Hall, Holden Straube (2 medals), Carlyn Lockard, Lily Crosson, Whitney Lindsay. (Not pictured: Campbell Lindsay (2 medals), Josh Harvey (2 medals), Gracey MacLaughlin, Shana Yates, Lauren Blackwell. Kain Eivins.)
Hallsville Speech Tournament
Congratulations to Shea W. who advanced to finals and placed 6th at the Hallsville Speech Tournament!
Hats off to our Cheerleaders!
They have had high energy all year with great routines and we want to express our thanks and appreciation for their continued support that they provide all season long! Great job girls along with cheer sponsors!
Women's Basketball
Final Record: 15-13 ; Girls fall short in district semifinals against Silex 48-46. Congratulations girls and coaches on a great season!
Men's Basketball
Boys earn a 2nd straight district title with a win over Cairo and then get a big win in overtime over Canton in the sectional match-up! HAWKS PLAY IN THE QUARTERFINAL CONTEST ON FRIDAY MARCH 3rd AT MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE @ 6:15PM!
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Avenue
Moberly, Mo 65270
Only digital tickets are available, and also be cautious of people on facebook trying to scam you with tickets!
Hawks vs. Salisbury
QR Link to Digital Tickets with MSHSAA for Hawks Quarterfinal Game
Fun New Basketball Intro with ALL included! Thank you band and cheer for your supplement to the intro's!
Spring Sports
Baseball
First contest - Jamboree @ Vienna
March 10 - Time TBA
Track
HS - First Meet @ Montgomery County - March 21: 4:15
MS - First Meet @ Hannibal - March 22: TBA
Golf
First Match @ Montgomery County - March 21: 4pm
Clopton Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Pike County R-III School District to provide an educational environment for children of the district which will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social and career development