As we wrap up Staff Appreciation Week, we can’t let this week end without giving a big shout out and heartfelt thank you to all of our teaching staff.
The love, patience, encouragement, and dedication you pour into your students each and every day does not go unnoticed. You create safe spaces for learning, celebrate every success, comfort during hard moments, and help our students grow not only academically, but personally as well.

Our students are so lucky to learn and grow under your care. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference every single day and for the heart you bring into our school. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💜
31 minutes ago, Nike Elementary
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As we wrap up Staff Appreciation Week, we can’t let this week end without giving a big shout out and heartfelt thank you to all of our teaching staff. The love, patience, encouragement, and dedication you pour into your students each and every day does not go unnoticed. You create safe spaces for learning, celebrate every success, comfort during hard moments, and help our students grow not only academically, but personally as well.

Our students are so lucky to learn and grow under your care. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference every single day and for the heart you bring into our school. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💜
31 minutes ago, Nike Elementary
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Today we would like to give a special thank you to our SACC (School Aged Child Care) staff!

They spend both the mornings and afternoons with our students, making sure they are ready to start their day and cared for after school. From nurturing and supporting them, to helping with homework and providing a snack, they play such an important role in our students’ daily lives.

Thank you for all that you do!
about 4 hours ago, Nike Elementary
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As Staff Appreciation Week continues, we want to give a special thank you to our incredible custodial staff. You work behind the scenes each day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. We truly appreciate all that you do to help our building shine so bright!
about 18 hours ago, Nike Elementary
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We look forward to welcoming our newest kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year! 🤗

Families can now complete registration for our full-day, tuition-free kindergarten program, which supports early learning in a caring school environment.

If your child turns five before August 1, they are eligible to enroll.

Get started at https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251

#MVNation
about 23 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026-27 Kindergarten Enrollment is now open with young student and purple MVR-III logo.
A big thank you to our bus drivers! We truly appreciate you for safely transporting our students to and from school each and every day. Your care, patience, and dedication help start and end our students’ days on a positive note. We are so grateful for all that you do to keep our children safe on the road!
1 day ago, Nike Elementary
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A big thank you to our amazing Paras, Classroom Aides, Building Aide, and Personal Assistants for all that you do each and every day! Your support, patience, and care make such a difference in the lives of our students and staff. The love and encouragement you give to our friends is so special and never goes unnoticed. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💜

1 day ago, Nike Elementary
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A big and cheerful thank you to our amazing school nurse, secretaries, and school counselor!

To Nurse Jenny, thank you for always taking such great care of our students. Your kindness, quick help, and calming presence make a big difference in keeping everyone healthy and safe each day.

To our school secretaries-Mrs. Swaller and Mrs. Pettus, thank you for being the welcoming heart of our school. You keep everything organized, answer every call with a smile, and help our days run smoothly from start to finish.

To our school counselor-Ms. Raeker, thank you for supporting our students with care, patience, and encouragement. You help guide them through challenges and celebrate their successes along the way.

We are so grateful for each of you and all you do to make our school a positive, caring place every day!

1 day ago, Nike Elementary
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Thank you to our amazing school cooks, Ms. Brianna and Ms. Heather! You help our students start each day ready to learn by providing warm, delicious meals. We truly appreciate the care and effort you put into everything you do. You are so loved and appreciated!
3 days ago, Nike Elementary
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This week, the MVRIII School District is celebrating staff appreciation. At Nike Elementary, we are excited to kick things off by celebrating Dr. Tollison, the head of our school. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the care you show our entire school community each day. You mean so much to both our staff and students, and we truly appreciate all that you do!
3 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Monday, May 11th is our annual Nike Family Fun Event (formerly Field Day & Family Reading Event) at Nike Elementary—one of the most exciting days of the year! To make this event a success, we rely on the incredible support of our parent/guardian volunteers.

Family Fun Day will be divided into a morning session and an afternoon session, with lunch in between. If you’re able to volunteer your time, we would greatly appreciate your help! You are welcome to sign up for the morning, afternoon, or even both sessions.

Please note: All volunteers must have a MVRIII background check on file. When signing up, please provide the volunteer’s first and last name exactly as it appears on their driver’s license, along with the state that issued the license. This will allow us to have visitor badges ready in advance and help make check-in quick and smooth.

Please be sure to sign up using the link below by Thursday, May 7th.

https://forms.gle/tSvPReRwQabQnFZt7

We look forward to a fun and memorable day for our students!
4 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Here is the latest edition of the Nike Weekly Scout Report. Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week as well as the last week of MAP testing. Be sure to click on the link below to get all the latest details.

https://app.smore.com/n/xagmz

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Jessica Tollison
Nike Elementary School Principal
2264 Hwy Ap, Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
7 days ago, Nike Elementary
Recently, grades K–2 had an exciting i-Ready Incentive Pep Assembly!

This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the incentives being offered and get excited about their goals. Be sure to ask your child about their goals and which celebration day prize they chose—we love hearing their enthusiasm and motivation!

We’re excited to see how many of our students will reach their typical growth and even their stretch growth this year. Way to go, learners—keep up the great work!
11 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Nike staff had a blast celebrating National Jelly Bean Day with a fun guessing game—and the jar held exactly 327 jelly beans!

Nurse Jenny was just two away with a guess of 325…so close!

What an impressive guess—way to go, Nurse Jenny!
12 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Coach Missey kicked off Kindergarten PE with stretches and an awesome pep talk, reminding students that it doesn’t matter if you finish first or last—what matters is giving your best effort! He encouraged them to take their time, believe in themselves, and remember that they can do hard things… and that’s what makes them stronger!

Then came the big challenge—holding a plank to try and break the school record… and THEY DID IT! The room was filled with cheers, huge smiles, and so much excitement!

Way to go, Kindergarten—you crushed it!
13 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Below is the latest edition of the Nike Weekly Scout Report! It’s packed with important end-of-year information along with details about all the fun daily activities happening around school. Be sure to take a look!

Enjoy your weekend, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday!

https://app.smore.com/n/2p4fb
13 days ago, Nike Elementary

Our Pre-K program at Nike has openings for next school year—and we would LOVE to welcome your little one! 💙✨

Our fabulous teachers, Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie, create a warm, caring, and fun-filled environment where students get plenty of one-on-one attention. It’s the perfect place for children to learn, play, build friendships, and grow each day!

If you have a little one—or know someone who does—who would enjoy structured fun and making new friends, we’d love to have them join us! Please contact the Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center at 636-271-1464 and let them know you’re interested in the Nike location.

14 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Mrs. Guenzler’s class had an unforgettable experience hatching chicks right in their classroom! 🐣 Over 21 days, students patiently observed the incubation process and tracked each stage of development inside the eggs.

Hatching day brought so much excitement—students started the morning watching one chick emerge and ended the day celebrating another new arrival! The highlight for many was “holding day,” where students earned the opportunity to hold the chicks by demonstrating responsibility and perseverance during their MAP prep.

For some, it was their very first time holding a chick, and they handled the experience with such care and kindness. ❤️ The class welcomed 12 chicks in total and will be naming each one!

While the chicks have now moved to their forever home, students will continue to receive updates and check-ins throughout the year to watch them grow and change. What an incredible hands-on learning experience! 🌱🐥
18 days ago, Nike Elementary
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The latest edition of the Nike Weekly Scout Report is here! 📰✨

We have a jam-packed schedule between now and the end of the school year, so be sure to check out the bottom section for all the important upcoming dates—you won’t want to miss a thing!

https://app.smore.com/n/z82a4

19 days ago, Nike Elementary
Mrs. Harlow’s 4th grade class has been working hard and making fantastic progress! We are so proud of their dedication and all their effort. Way to go, fourth grade! 🎉
20 days ago, Nike Elementary
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