TOMAHAWK TRIBUNE
MVR-III Back to School Edition
TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DOING WHAT'S BEST FOR KIDS!
Board of Education Return to Learn Plan
The District will regularly update our COVID-19 Information webpage throughout the year.
Changes to the Academic Calendar
First Day of School Delayed
The Meramec Valley R-III Board of Education approved a delayed start to the upcoming school year, making Wednesday, August 26th our official first day for both remote and in-person learning students. This move will give our teachers and staff additional planning and prep time to ensure a safe return for our students.
First Semester Late Start Days Removed
In an effort to assist families and students with Back to School routines, MVR-III is removing all late start days previously scheduled for the first semester. Late start days will be reevaluated later in the year.
Open House Updates
Pacific High School
Open House is scheduled for Monday, August 24th from 6-8 p.m. for all freshmen and students NEW to PHS.
Families will be grouped by their last name:
A-G 6:00-6:30 p.m.
H-N 6:45-7:15 p.m.
O-Z 7:30-8:00 p.m.
All other students will be able to visit PHS to locate their classes for the upcoming year on Tuesday, August 18th & Wednesday, August 19th from 8-12. There is a limit to the number of families that will be allowed in the building at one time so please be patient. More information regarding the PHS Open House will be sent from the building administrator.
Riverbend Middle School
Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th from 6-8 p.m. for all seventh graders and students NEW to Riverbend. Additionally, the Riverbend principals will be providing parents with a virtual tour of the school. Eighth-grade students who want to tour the building to locate their classes may do so on Monday, August 24th, and Tuesday, August 25th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Students must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a face covering.
Open House Schedule for Tuesday, August 25th - Families are grouped by their last name:
A-G 6:00-6:30 p.m.
H-N 6:45-7:15 p.m.
O-Z 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Pacific Intermediate
On August 21st, building principals will be providing parents with a virtual tour of the school. Parents will also get a virtual introduction of their child(ren)'s classroom and teacher. The classroom video will be sent to parents by the afternoon of Monday, August 24th.
Open House Meet & Greet Style is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th from 6-8 p.m.
- Stations will be set up for individual teachers around the track & field, weather permitting
- Limit parents/students to 1 adult per student
- Guests will be required to wear a face-covering
Teachers will wear face shields so students can see faces
Families will be grouped by their last name:
O-Z: 6:00-6:30
A-G: 6:45-7:15
H-N: 7:30-8:00
Elementary Buildings (Coleman, Nike, Robertsville, Truman, & Zitzman)
On Friday, August 21st, building principals will provide parents with a virtual tour of their school. Parents will also get a virtual introduction of their child(ren)'s classroom and teacher. The classroom video will be sent to parents by the afternoon of Monday, August 24th.
Open House Meet & Greet Style is scheduled for Monday, August 24th from 6-8 p.m.
- Tables will be set up for individual teachers outside, weather permitting
- Limit parents/students to 1 adult per student
- Guests will be required to wear a face-covering
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Teachers will wear face shields so students can see faces
Families may make appointments for students who need to physically tour the building
Families will be grouped by their last name:
A-G: 6:00-6:30
H-O: 6:45-7:15
P-Z: 7:30-8:00
Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center
On Wednesday, August 19th, the building leaders will be providing parents with a virtual tour of the school. Parents will also get a virtual introduction of their child(ren)'s classroom and teacher. The classroom video will be sent to parents by the afternoon of Wednesday, August 19th.
Open House Meet & Greet Style is scheduled for Thursday, August 20th from 6-8 p.m.
- Tables will be set up for individual teachers outside, weather permitting
- Limit parents/students to 1 adult per student
- Guests will be required to wear a face-covering
Teachers will wear face shields so students can see faces
Families may make appointments for students who need to physically tour the building
Families will be grouped by their last name:
A-G: 6:00-6:30
H-O: 6:45-7:15
P-Z: 7:30-8:00
Bus Routes & Bus Safety
Bus Safety
- Bus times will vary the first several days of school
- Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled bus time
- Wait for the bust at least 6 feet away from the road
- Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver gives the okay to board
- Use a sidewalk when available
- Buses will be sanitized after the morning and afternoon routes
- Sibling riders will be assigned to the same seat when appropriate
- Masks must be worn during ridership for students in grades 5-12
Bus Routes available using the following link: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/mvriii/page/transportation--414
FREE School Supplies for All Students
District Communication
The MVR-III notification system allows school administrators to keep parents and staff updated quickly and efficiently with personalized messages that help parents stay actively involved in their child’s education. The District utilizes this tool to enhance ongoing communication with parents and staff. Patrons can use the free mobile app to get rapid notifications and access a variety of school-related information.
*Download the FREE MVR-III School District Mobile App to streamline school communication on the go. Select settings to choose the school(s) you want to follow. Notifications will be sent to those that sign up under settings.
Ketina Armstrong; Director of Communications
Email: karmstrong@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
Phone: 636-271-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvr3.socs.net/
Twitter: @DistrictMVR3