TOMAHAWK TRIBUNE
MVR-III SCHOOL DISTRICT - MARCH 2022
Board of Education
The Board of Education meets on the third Wednesday of each month. To view board agendas and all supporting documents use the attached link.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=157
Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce Donates to Safety Net
Pictured from left to right: Matt Trower, Board President; Sarah Summers, Chamber of Commerce Board President; Rachel George, MVR-III Social Worker; Mary-Beth Schmidt, Safety Net Board Member; Dr. Stephanie Bechard, MVR-III Homeless Coordinator; Tiffany Wilson, Chamber of Commerce Director; and Dr. Ketina Armstrong, MVR-III Director of Communications
Degree Recognition
Difference Maker
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Ketina Armstrong, Director of Communications; Melanie Missey, Physical Education Teacher; and Matt Trower, School Board President
Not pictured: Hart Hillhouse
Building Support Staff of the Year
Pictured from left to right: Linda Broski - Coleman Elementary, Miranda Matchell - Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, Misty Guenzler - Nike Elementary, Joelle Karl - Robertsville Elementary, Becky Stoker - Truman Elementary, Elizabeth Marquart- Zitzman Elementary, BreAnna Holmes - Pacific Intermediate, Don Johnson - Pacific High School, Megan Borntrager - Central Office, and Mike McAtee - Technology
Not pictured: Debbie Hampton - Riverbend Middle School, Conrad Guenzler - Transportation, and Rob Biedenstein - Maintenance
Building Teacher of the Year
Picture from left to right: Ashtyn O'Halloran - Coleman Elementary, Jenny Nahm- Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, Jamie Harris - Nike Elementary, Stephanie Bray - Robertsville Elementary, Amy Moore - Truman Elementary, Laurie Collier - Zitzman Elementary, Beth Meyers - Pacific Intermediate, and Emily Puls - Riverbend Middle School
Citizen's Bank Donates to MVR-III
Wrestling Coaches of the Year
Pictured from left to right: Blair Thompson, Jesse Knott, Aaron Leggett, Ausin Repp, and Ken Grodie
PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL Skills Trade Medalists
Four PHS Skills trade students attending the Four Rivers Career Center participated in the East District SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference held on March 1st at Ranken Technical College and March 4th at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. Congratulation to Jake Larkins, Jasmine England, Ben Brunjes, and Jerry "Shaden"Ray for their placements in the competitions.
Medalist will move on to the State SkillsUSA Conference held April 6-9 at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn.
Riverbend Middle School
Honor Choir students prepared solo and ensemble pieces for the Union Music Festival. The music department presented four small groups and three soloists. All students earned Division I and II ratings for their performances.
Soloists- Kaity Shults, Isiah Perkins, Eli Lirette
Duet- Grace Dryer & Kiersten Wade
Duet- Isiah Perkins & Dominic Milton
Quintet- Jamie Freeman, Rylee Ruessing, Riley Porter, Maddy Sloan, Kaity Shuls, Raegan Marlow
Septet- Grace Dryer, Kiersten Wade, Kaity Shuls, Eli Lirette, Isiah Perkins, Gabriel Wiersma, and Dominic Milton
Pacific Intermediate
Coleman Elementary
Nike Elementary
Nike Scouts had a blast dancing the night away at the Princess Ball and Boy Bash held on March 11th. Nike's PTO hosted the event for all students to attend with their special guest. The students were able to put this month's Pillar of Success word, Communication, into practice in a fun way. They laughed and talked while dancing and playing. They also created different and unique creations with glow sticks and collaborated with one another while doing so. Everyone who attended had a great time. This was Nike PTO's first Princess Ball and Boy Bash event, from all the smiles and giggles, this will be an event that the organization holds annually moving forward.
Robertsville Elementary
Wednesday, March 9th, Robertsville held a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) event for students and families. The evening was full of hands-on activities, free snacks sponsored by PTO and the Title 1 Program, and shopping at the annual Book Fair.
Truman Elementary
Zitzman Elementary
Doris Hoffman Early Learning
Students at Doris Hoffman have been working on their letters, sounds, and numbers. Additionally, students work on self-managing their emotions, self-awareness, showing empathy for others, building relationships, and decision making skills. All of these skills will support the young learners transition into kindergarten.
Families with young children may register for free to participate in the district's Parents as Teachers (PAT) family education and support program. To find out more about PAT, use the following link: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/dhelc/page/parents-as-teachers
ENROLL NOW FOR SUMMER DISCOVERY
Join Meramec Valley R-III for a fun-filled month of Summer Discovery, Monday-Friday, June 1st-29th. Summer Discovery is a 4-week summer learning program that includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, learning, and fun for our incoming K-8 students that include WEEKLY field trips!
Use the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKw1-EigfbjC0bhkMHe33QdJ2P_8M2HQO9fphbup33CBTO9Q/viewform
Academic Calendar for 2022-2023
Date: Mon Apr 11, 2022 Time: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Barb Heger Leader Phone Number: (636)271-1439
Dates to Remember
April 4-8- National Assistant Principals Week
April 4- National School Librarians/Library Week
April 9- PHS Prom at Brookdale Farms
April 15- 18 - No School/Easter Break
April 18-22- National School Volunteer Week
April 19-22 Mid-Trimester Parent/Teacher Conference Week
April 20- Board of Education Meeting
April 22- Earth Day
April 27- Administrative Assistants/Professionals Day
May 17- PHS Baccalaureate at 7 p.m.
May 22- PHS Graduation at 7 p.m./Project Graduation 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
May 25- Early Dismissal (Grades 5-12 dismiss at Noon & Grades K-4 dismiss at 1:10 p.m.)
Dr. Ketina Armstrong
Email: karmstrong@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: 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