Meramec Valley R-III School District

MVR-III Senior Send-Off 2024 - Pacific High School graduating seniors walked through their former elementary and middle schools today, receiving a warm send-off from students, teachers, & staff. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/l2gJcXBuxWY Congrats, Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 #MVNation

Tomorrow is the final Purple Friday of the 23-24 school year. Our graduating Seniors will be doing their Send-Off walk-throughs of all our schools. Let’s see them off with a wave of purple! #MVNation

Pacific Intermediate lit up the dance floor with its 1st Annual Glow Stick Dance to honor 3rd trimester students with positive behavioral & academic records. Students rocked to the rhythm of the beats spun by DJ (Mr.) Johnson while enjoying the company of their peers. #MVNation

Truman Elementary principal Dr. Jenna Sladek was recently honored with a 2024 St. Louis Dairy Council Homegrown Hero Award. Check out this student-produced submission video that led to her selection! https://youtu.be/ssmx9q1FN74 #MVNation

Dual Honors: PHS High School Diploma and Associate's Degree Graduates Congratulations to 16 Pacific High School students who will graduate on Sunday with a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree. These students attended the Early College Partnership (ECP) full-immersion, early entrance to college program located on the campus of St. Louis Community College (STLCC) at Wildwood. Students attend the ECP for two years, replacing the junior and senior years of traditional high school. While in ECP, students engage in a curriculum consisting of all college coursework taught by professors at STLCC. Upon successful completion, students earn an Associate of Arts degree, as well as a high school diploma. With a solid foundation in both high school and higher education, these individuals are poised to excel in their chosen careers and make significant contributions to their academic goals and beyond. Pacific High School students in good academic standing may apply during their sophomore and junior years. The application process opens in December for the following school year. Contact Dr. Flexsenhar, Director of Alternative Programs, at 636-334-4580 for more information.

Pacific High School Graduation is set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 6 PM in the PHS Stadium. Live stream will be available on the MVR-III YouTube channel at bit.ly/MVR3YT. #MVNation

Here a chick, there a chick… Everywhere there are chicks at Coleman! More than just a science lesson, hatching chicks teaches students about responsibility, collaboration, decision making, patience, and sometimes even how to handle disappointment. All important life lessons!

MVR-III Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2024 Throughout this past Appreciation Week, MVR-III has recognized and honored the efforts of our excellent teachers and staff. Hear what #MVNation has to say about the people who do what’s best for kids on a daily basis in our district! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/7YhvSKEzz1Q.

Please be advised that Robertsville Road is closed due to flooding. The road may be closed through the weekend.

Spring 2024 has seen loads of personal and school records in track, a historic start to the girls soccer season, an undefeated Four Rivers Conference championship for baseball, and two 2nd Team All-Conference golfers. Cheer on our student-athletes as they head into post-season play this weekend and beyond! SAT 5/11 - Track Districts at Northwest HS & Girls Soccer Districts at Washington HS, and WED 5/15 - Baseball Districts at Parkway Central HS. #MVNation

All after school activities are canceled for today, Wednesday, May 8th, due to incoming inclement weather. The after school SACC program will remain open, however parents are welcome to pick their child up early following regular dismissal, if it is safe to do so. We appreciate your understanding and support as student and staff safety continues to be our top priority.

MVR-III needs your help in making a difference in the lives of our students. We have summer school openings for classroom teachers & paraprofessionals and open positions for a high school nurse, substitute teachers, support staff, & more. Visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3 for next steps!

MVR-III Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week starts Monday. Help us show our hard-working & dedicated #MVNation team how important they are to this community. A kind word or a thoughtful note is always meaningful!

It may have been delayed by weather for a week, but there was no stopping our MVR-III staff and students from participating in and celebrating the 7th Annual Special Education Field Day today. Established for special needs students across the district, the 2024 edition was coordinated by co-chairs Stacy Kloeppel, Cathy Bearden, Erin Tesar, and Jordan Garlik. Participants are matched with PHS student buddies, and they are free to experience stations on the stadium field for gross motor skills, sports, sensory areas, face painting, and much more. The outpouring of care and support from staff, students, volunteers, and sponsors makes #MVNation second to none! Video: https://youtu.be/0cyQdjLk5tg

Zitzman Elementary kicked off a reading club for second, third, and fourth graders earlier this year. Ms. David’s group read The Losers Club and Mrs. Dryer's group read Ranger in Time. Students did a variety of themed activities and were even fortunate enough to have a search-and-rescue K9 team come in to give first-hand accounts of some of the training that goes into the field. #MVNation

Be Someone's Hero - Give Blood. Sign up to donate next Wednesday, May 1. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code NikeElementary. #MVNation

Riverbend Middle students in Ms. Miles' Exploring Digital Media class write, record, and publish a weekly news report for students and staff. Segments include an interview with a teacher, weather, sports, a fun interaction with students or teachers, and a weekly riddle. #MVNation

Exciting news! Free breakfast and lunch for Meramec Valley R-III School District students during our Summer Discovery program. Enrollment extended until April 26th for grades K-8. Look out for enrollment forms tomorrow!

Dr. Schwierjohn visits Coleman Elementary for this edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in outdoor learning from our #MVNation students, as they recently visited George Winter Park and experienced the Paddle Your Parks program put on by the National Park Service! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/T9neDo2Bflk

Bus Driver Appreciation Day is tomorrow. Be sure to thank your bus driver for safely driving our most important passengers every day. Some of our drivers may even have taken care of your students from KDG through their senior year! #MVNation