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MVR-III District News
April 2021
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Boy's Basketball 4-Rivers Conference Coach of the Year
Friend of Education Award
Outstanding Speech, Debate, & Theatre Award
Ed Kappeler was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Speech, Debate, and Theatre Award by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Mr. Kappeler was recognized for his outstanding service and unselfish devotion to Speech, Debate, and Theater.
Citizens Putting Kids 1st
Pictured above from left: Doris Meyer, Committee Chair; Dave Strong, Board of Education; Larry Carter, and Julie George. Not pictured: Randy Meyer, Sam Dean, Janet Hubbard, and Dr. Ed Hillhouse.
Pacific Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Awarded Honors
During the 2020-2021 season, the Pacific JROTC earned American Legion Missouri State Team Championship and Julia Thomas was awarded the American Legion Missouri State Individual Championship.
Trower Voted President of the MVR-III Board of Education
Meyer Voted Vice President of the MVR-III Board of Education
Vondera Voted in as Missouri School Board Association Delegate Alternate
MVR-III Board of Education
Mixed Sextet Gold Medalist Recognized
Missouri All-State Choir Participant Recognized
East Central All-District Choir
Wrestling State Qualifiers and Medalists
Callum Sitek in the 145 weight division, finished the season undefeated and became the Missouri State Champion at 52-0. Sitek is a four time Conference Champion, four time District Champion, four time State Qualifier, two time State Runner-Up with a career record of 193-11. The PHS Wrestling Program is lead by Head Coach Jesse Knott.
Degree Recognition
Pictured from left: Dave Strong, Board Member; Dr. Quinn Flexsenhar, Director of Secondary Curriculum & A+ Coordinator; Dr. Jenna Sladek, Truman Elementary Principal; Dr. Ketina Armstrong, Director of Communications; Dr. Stephanie Bechard, Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center Principal; and Dr. John Mulford, Superintendent of Schools. Not pictured is Dr. Michel Brindel, PHS Counselor.
Pacific High School
Pacific High School ranked in the Top 20% of all public high schools in the State of Missouri and one of only two high schools in the Four-Rivers Conference to earn the Top 20% designation according to the U.S. News & World Report “2021 Best High Schools”. Pacific High School advanced 22 spots in this year’s state rankings, which is a testament to the great work being done by the students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Pacific High School has now earned the “Best High Schools” designation for over six consecutive years. The publication ranks high schools on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Those factors include college readiness, college curriculum breadth, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, underserved student performance, and graduation rate.
Read more about how U.S. News & World Report calculated the "2021 Best High Schools" rankings.
Riverbend Middle School
Pacific Intermediate
Coleman Elementary
Nike Elementary
A highlight of the event was the "FunRazor" that raised over $600.00. The "FunRazor" allowed students, staff, and parents to donate their spare change to vote for an individual to get their beard shaved. The individual with the most money raised was the person chosen to shave off their beard. "FunRazor" participants included Mr. Quanz, Nike Principal; Mike Munier, Nike Custodian; and several PTO fathers. The two top winners were Danny Sapenaro, Nike dad; and Mike Munier. Saperaro and Munier were good sports and allowed their beards to be shaved during the Rummage Sale. The Nike Elementary PTO would like to thank all who participated and shopped at the Rummage Sale.
Robertsville Elementary
Truman Elementary
Truman Elementary students and staff held a celebration parade in the front of their school to congratulation Ms. Wadlow; kindergarten teacher and MVR-III District Teacher of the Year; and Mrs. Lydon-Lorson, school counselor and Regional Counselor of the Year. Wadlow and Lydon-Lorson's families joined in on the surprise with a banner and balloons posted in front of the school while staff and students surrounded the teachers with cheers, bubbles, music, and of course the best dance moves.
Zitzman Elementary
Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center
Additionally, they are working on handwriting skills along with healthy habits. It is important for young children to work on their fine motor skills which is the coordination between a child's small muscles, like their hands and fingers in coordination with their eyes.
If you have a child entering kindergarten the fall of 2021, use the following link to register them for school. https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/mvriii/page/enrollment-information--83
Summer Discovery
Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
- Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues.
- Clarification that fully vaccinated workers no longer need to be restricted from work following an exposure as long as they are asymptomatic.
What does this mean for our students and staff? Fully vaccinated students and staff no longer need to quarantine following an exposure as long as they are asymptomatic.
Additional information regarding the FREE St. Luke's Vaccine Clinic for ages 16 and older may be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1235713/COVID-19_Vaccine_Registration_FAQ_s_4.27.21.pdf
Upcoming Activities
- 4th National Teacher Appreciation Day
- 7th National Child Care Provider Day
- 19th Board of Education Meeting
- 23rd PHS Graduation from 3-5 p.m.
- 26th Early Dismissal (Grades 5-12 dismiss at noon & Grades K-4 dismiss at 1:10 p.m.)
- 27th MVR-III District Celebration Banquet
June
- 2nd First Day of Summer Discovery (K-8) & Summer School (9-12)
- 30th Last Day of Summer Discovery & Summer School
MVR-III School District
Director of Communications
Email: karmstrong@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
Location: 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO, USA
Phone: 636-271-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvr3.socs.net/
Twitter: @DistrictMVR3