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MVR-III BOARD OF EDUCATION NEWS & MORE
November 2019
Community Partners
Special Recognitions
Ashley Ogle and Jim Nantz, Eagles' Members, organized a Charity Gala to raise funds to support the MVR-III Lunch Program. Ashley, along with member Dan McClain presented a $2,457 check for the Lunch Program.
PHS Cross Country Makes History
The Pacific Boys Cross Country Team placed first at the Class 3 District 5 Meet on November 2, 2019, to win the first district championship in Pacific Cross Country history. The boys were driven and knew that their regular training on the hills at Shaw Nature Reserve had prepared them well for the tough hills on the Big Driver course in Washington. The history making team consisted of: Brayden Van Meter, Collin Haley, Ben Brunjes, Nick Hunkins, Dylan Mooney, Joey Gebel, Michael Owens, Noah Carrico, Michael Aehle and Cade Sutterer.
Four individual boys earned All-District honors and the team qualified for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet held in Columbia, Missouri: Collin Haley (sophomore), Ben Brunjes (sophmore), Nick Hunkins (freshman), Dylan Mooney (sophomore), and Brayden Van Meter (senior) is a three consecutive state qualifying athlete.
Katie Prada (sophmore and Amber Graf (freshman) qualified for the state individual Cross Country Competition. The girls squad placed 3rd as a team, just one point behind Borgia.
Two PHS Athletes Break State Records
Annie Mueller and Genna Nickelson, both seniors at PHS, broke Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) records. Annie Mueller, PHS softball player, ended with 41 career home runs which placed her 2nd in the MSHSAA record books. She set new Pacific records for single season hits with 42 and runs scored with 40. Annie also set new career records for runs batted in at 141, runs scored at 117, and home runs at 41. Genna, PHS volleyball player, placed 2nd in the MSHSAA record books for digs in a career. She now holds the school record for digs in a career with over 1,800 and most digs in a game with 39. Both Annie and Genna are scholar athletes and have accepted scholarships to play at the collegiate level. Annie will be playing softball next year at Missouri State University and Genna will continue her volleyball career at Central Methodist University.
Blessing Box
Three former Coleman Elementary students, Maygen Adair, Jenna Adair, and Mardi Fievet, designed and constructed a Blessing Box for the Coleman community. A Blessing Box is a small, homemade structure where people leave donated goods for others to pick up anonymously. The box is filled with items that will help those in need—everything from non-perishable food to toiletries.
Pacific Eagle's Charity Gala
Class 3 Cross Country District Champions & State Qualifiers
Girls Cross Country State Qualifiers
Annie Mueller Breaks State Softball Record
Genna Nickelson Breaks State Volleyball Record
Blessing Box for Coleman Elementary
Coleman Elementary
NIKE ELEMENTARY
Collaboration and respectfulness are two of Meramec Valley School District's eight pillars of success. Nike Elementary first graders in Ms. Suchland's classroom earned a class picnic for demonstrating those pillars in their school.
Robertsville Elementary
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY
Truman Elementary 4th Grade students, under the guidance of their school counselor, started a PenPal partnership with a 4th grade class from Germany. They have exchanged multiple letters already this school year and will continue to send letters throughout the remainder of the year. This type of communication promotes leadership, letter writing skills, and exploration of other countries.
Zitzman Elementary
PACIFIC INTERMEDIATE
- Treat Everyone with Respect
- What to Do If You're Bullied
- Protect Yourself from Cyberbullying
- Stand Up for Others- Talk to a Trusted Adult
- Get Involved- Be a Leader
The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
- Social Media, such as Instagram, Snapchat, Kik Messenger, WeChat, & TikTok
- Text Messages sent through devices
- Instant Message ( sent through apps & messaging features)
Prevention programs like this one, help shine a spotlight on bullying and encourage all students, teachers, and parents to work together to take action against bullying throughout the year.
Riverbend Middle School
People can visit the Christmas Tree forest across from Pacific Intermediate to see the tree display and vote on their favorite tree. Groups, teams, or organizations can put up a decorated tree to raise funds for their charity. The event starts December 2nd and will go through December 20th, 4 pm-9 pm Monday through Saturday. To vote, place $1 in a provided envelope, mark the tree number on the envelope, and put the donation envelope in the lockbox. Organizations will keep all funds donated for their tree. For more information or to put a tree in Christmas Tree Forest, e-mail Genetta Tomnitz at gtomnitz@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1481.
Pacific High School Career Education Program
The Four Rivers Career Center is a public education institution offering specialized and diverse educational opportunities to secondary and post-secondary students of east central Missouri. At Four Rivers Career Center, students gain knowledge through work experience. Hands-on activities are combined with classroom learning and professionalism. In addition, students receive training in the soft skills required to be successful in the job search, the importance of the job application, developing a resume, and job interview skills. Students may choose from programs in Agricultural Education, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Building Construction Trades, Graphic Communications, Machine Tool Technology, Information Technology, and Welding Technology.
District Safety
Student Achievement
School District Finances
Public gifts donated for the month of November include:
- 260 Pumpkins donated by Engelhart Farms to Truman Elementary
- $1,500.00 donated to the Backpack Program from First State Community Bank
- $500.00 donated to the Backpack Program from Industrial Technologies
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December Events
2nd-20th- Christmas Tree Forest from 4-9 p.m. across from Pacific Fire House
5th- Truman & Nike 2nd Grade Winter Performance @ PHS Auditorium starting at 6 p.m.
7th- Craft & Vendor Fair @ Riverbend
9th- Riverbend Choir Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
10th Coleman 3rd & 4th Grade Music Performance @ 6 p.m.
11th- Late Start Day
12th-PHS Sounds of the Season concerts @ 6:45 p.m. & Concert Choir & Pizzazz @ 8 p.m.
13th- Zitzman 1st & 2nd Grade Winter Concert at Riverbend starting at 5:45 p.m.
14th- Breakfast with Santa at Robertsville Elementary from 8-12
14th- Pacific Partnership Christmas Parade & Festivities on the Pacific Station Plaza @ 6 p.m.
15th- PI, Riverbend, & PHS Winter Band Concerts in the PHS Main Gym starting @ 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
20th- Early Dismissal (Grades 5-12 release at 12 p.m. & Grades K-4 release at 1:10 p.m.)
20th- End of First Semester
***Winter Break December 23-January 3rd
***School resumes January 6th
MVR-III School District
Email: karmstrong@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
Location: 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO, USA
Phone: 636-271-1400
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