Meramec Valley R-III School District

There will be no school for MVR-III students on Friday, April 3 (for Easter Break) and Monday, April 6 (for a staff PD day).

We’ll see our students again on Tuesday, April 7! 👋

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Pacific High School alumni are invited to apply for a scholarship opportunity offered by the Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Chamber Foundation! 🎓

This opportunity is open to graduates planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college program, or a one-year technical program, for fall 2026. The application deadline is April 15, so be sure to plan ahead and submit your materials on time.

For full scholarship details and to access the application, visit bit.ly/mvr3scholar.

For questions or assistance, contact Nicole Ingersoll at ningersoll@mvr3.k12.mo.us.

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On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we are reminded of just how much our paraprofessionals contribute to #MVNation. Their support, patience, and care help make every day great for our students! 🌟

Pacific Intermediate 6th graders joined the world’s largest online mathematics competition on March 25, competing alongside more than 10 million students from over 150 countries through Mathletics!

Students tested their speed and accuracy in 20 fast-paced 60-second rounds, earning points for each correct answer.

Congratulations to the top performers:
⭐️ Declan: 579 correct answers
⭐️ Kyson: 474 correct answers

We are proud of our 6th graders for representing Pacific Intermediate on the global stage! 👏

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Class of 2026 senior spotlights! 🎓

Today, we recognize Josiah Ewers and Ruby Jones, and an accomplishment they’re most proud of. 🙌

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The new Pacific High School Athletics website is now live! 💻

Our PHS athletics website for schedules, updates, and team information can be found at phsathletics.com.

Be sure to bookmark the new site to stay connected! 🤝

The nomination window for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 closes tomorrow! ⏰

The program recognizes alumni whose accomplishments in fields such as business, the arts, academics, athletics, community service, activities, or military service reflect positively on the legacy of PHS.

Community members, alumni, staff, and supporters are encouraged to nominate graduates who continue to make the MVR-III community proud. 🎉

To submit a nomination for the Class of 2026, visit the PHS Hall of Fame webpage: https://bit.ly/PHSHOF

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Adeline Riegler has earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils! 🎉

This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior leadership skills and knowledge in student council, as evaluated by MASC criteria.

Congratulations, Adeline! 👏

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Coleman Elementary students wrapped up their King and Queen Core Knowledge Language Arts unit with a fun and engaging celebration. 👑

Students dressed as kings and queens and worked together to complete an exciting escape room challenge. With just 45 minutes on the clock, teams solved four worksheets, each revealing a number needed to unlock the four-digit code and rescue the princess from the dragon! 🐉

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This month, Board of Education members Mrs. Dianna Meyer and Mrs. Amanda Nemeth represented the District at the Missouri State Capitol, advocating for public education during the Missouri School Boards’ Association Advocacy Day in Jefferson City. 🏛️

MVR-III Superintendent Dr. Schwierjohn, along with PHS student representatives Grant Orris and McKenna Lay, joined in learning more about current legislative initiatives and meeting with local legislator Representative Brad Banderman.

We thank Mrs. Meyer and Mrs. Nemeth for their leadership and dedication to supporting our students and staff. 💜

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Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center students recently joined together to plant spider plants! 🌱

Students explored how plants grow by reading a story about seeds and the journey from seed to plant, then reinforced their learning with a sequencing activity.

These special plants will be gifted to moms for Mother’s Day! 💚

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For a guaranteed spot in the Summer Discovery Program at MVR-III, you must sign up by tomorrow! 🚨

Summer Discovery will be held Monday through Friday, June 1-30, and is completely FREE. Enrollments received after March 31 will be placed on a waiting list.

To learn more about the Summer Discovery Program and complete enrollment, visit our website: bit.ly/mvr3summer

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Class of 2026 senior spotlights! 🎓

Today, we recognize Aubrey Marshall and Gracie Herron, and their plans after graduation. 🌟

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Robertsville Elementary students celebrated Read Across America Week by exploring foods from around the world while learning about the countries they come from! 🌎

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Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is now offering new part-time tuition options! 🎉

Tuition program options include:

🌟 5 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm

🌟 5 half-days: 8:15am-11:15am, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 3 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 2 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Part-time tuition options depend on classroom availability and staffing considerations. Tuition is calculated based on the selected schedule and is not adjusted for absences.

For more information, please email kbibb@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1464.

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Did you know? Kindergarten and 1st grade students who are chronically absent are much less likely to read at grade level with their peers by 3rd grade.

Kindergarten students who are chronically absent have a 61% chance of being held back for reading below grade level in 3rd grade.

Attendance matters! Let’s continue to make strong attendance a top priority this school year and beyond. 🌟

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Pacific Intermediate 6th graders are sharpening their note-taking skills as they prepare for upcoming research projects! 📝

Students are learning how to sort through information and identify the most important “gold nuggets” that will guide their work.

Along the way, they are developing key research skills:
➡️ Writing clear bullet points to keep notes short and focused
➡️ Paraphrasing ideas in their own words instead of copying text
➡️ Tracking sources so credit is given where it is due

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Class of 2026 senior spotlights! 🎓

Today, we recognize Alison Meecey and Isabella Goebel, and an accomplishment they’re most proud of. 💜

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There are only 6 days left before the enrollment window closes... Enroll today for the Summer Discovery Program at MVR-III, a 4-week summer learning experience! 🤗

Summer Discovery will be held Monday through Friday, June 1-30, and is completely FREE. Incoming K-8 students are invited to join a fun-filled month of STEM-based games, exciting field trips, engaging activities, and plenty of fun!

Summer Discovery sites include:
🌟 Coleman Elementary
🌟 Nike Elementary
🌟 Zitzman Elementary
🌟 Pacific Intermediate
🌟 Riverbend Middle School

Sign up by March 31 to guarantee your student’s spot! Enrollments received after March 31 will be placed on a waiting list.

To learn more about the Summer Discovery Program and complete enrollment, visit our website: bit.ly/mvr3summer

Incoming MVR-III kindergarten families are invited to visit their child’s future elementary school TOMORROW from 5:00 to 6:30pm to learn what kindergarten is all about. 💜

Families will have the opportunity to:
👉 Meet kindergarten teachers and school principals
👉 Tour the school building
👉 Explore a school bus with our Transportation Department
👉 Learn about Food Service and the Before and After Care Program
👉 Connect with Parent and Teacher Organization representatives

We look forward to meeting you!

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