6th grade field trip permissions slips are due tomorrow. Please make sure they are returned even if they do not include the money at this time.
Classes in MVR-III resume tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. It's also Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's give a HUGE thank you to our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students & provide a positive start (and end) to their day. Your dedication is much appreciated! #MVNation
📣 HUGE shoutout to our incredible difference makers of the week! 🎉 We are so proud of these individuals for consistently demonstrating excellence in our character pillars. Your dedication and positive impact shine bright! ✨ #DifferenceMakers #CharacterCounts #PI
Very proud of our Ms. O’Neill as she is recognized as the PI teacher of the year at the school board meeting.
At Pacific Intermediate, our 5th graders are engaging in a hands-on paleontology project, examining fossils to deduce what dinosaurs consumed, their locomotion (two legs or four), and their physical characteristics (claws, flippers, or wings). This immersive learning experience fosters critical thinking and inquiry-based skills essential for future scientists. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Huge shoutout to the amazing PI JAG students for their incredible work putting together care packages for students entering foster care! Your kindness and compassion are truly inspiring. ❤️ #JAG #CommunitySupport #DifferenceMakers
Love getting the chance to see our next year 5th graders compete at the 4th grade spelling bee!
MVR-III is celebrating National Assistant Principals Week with immense gratitude for our dedicated APs! Mrs. Christine Pruett (Zitzman Elementary), Mrs. Alison McAtee (Pacific Intermediate), Mr. Ken Grodie (Riverbend Middle), and Mr. Andy Herbst & Mr. Jeff Hermann (Pacific High), your hard work shapes the positive learning environments of #MVNation. Thank you for your leadership and commitment! #GrowingTogether
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will allow MVR-III to build a net zero ready school, lowering energy costs and serving as an educational tool to teach students about sustainability practices, all while potentially saving money on utility bills to be allocated to other facilities across the district:
🧱Like the 2021 Zitzman addition, the new middle school would be built with ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) walls that provide superior energy efficiency and increased strength & durability.
⬇️The Zitzman addition is using 39% less energy per square foot than the national average for K-12 school buildings.
⚡Energy usage at ZE is 34% less than the previous structure, which is a direct energy cost savings to MVR-III!
🗳️ Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools. Remember to Vote Tomorrow! #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring exciting improvements for our students, including:
🏫 A New Middle School – A brand-new 7th-8th grade school will be built on the Pacific High School campus
🔄 Reimagined Learning Spaces – Students in grades 5 & 6 students will move to the current Riverbend School
🚀 Maximizing Usage of District Facilities – New learning space for Alternative Program students and additional office/storage space at Pacific Intermediate
🗳️ Vote on April 8th (or now with No Excuse Absentee Voting). Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools!
#NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
📢Did You Know? Voting for the April 8th Election is Happening Now! "No Excuse Absentee Voting" can only be done in person at the County Clerk/Election Authority's Office.
🗳️You don't have to wait until Election Day to cast your vote! Here's what you need to know:
**What:**
Early Voting for the April 8th Election.
**Where:**
Franklin County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 400 E. Locust Rm 201 in Union.
Jefferson County: M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 729 Maple St., Hillsboro.
St. Louis County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 9am-1pm at 300 Clarkson Rod., Ellisville or 1010 Meramec Station Rd, Ballwin for West St. Louis County voters
**Why:**
Avoid long lines, possible flooding delays, and vote at your convenience!
#NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
Please find the Pacific Intermediate April Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/zdcvy-pacific-intermediate?ref=email
Registration is now open for Pacific High School 2025 Summer Sports Camps. All camps are held on the PHS campus and are $35 per attendee, per camp. View options at bit.ly/PHScamps or visit pacificsportscamps.com to register. Complete your registration by May 15 to secure a free camp T-shirt! Mark your calendars for 25-26 Athletic Teams Registration, which will open July 1. #MVNation
🚍School Buses Matter! 🚍
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot to help update our aging bus fleet:
✅ Our buses work hard every day with an average of 100+ miles added daily
✅ Eleven of our 37 buses have over 200,000 miles of service
✅ New buses can cost up to $140,000 each
🏆 MVR-III Transportation has been proudly recognized for 13 years of MO State Highway Patrol Fleet Excellence for Safety. This is a no-tax increase investment to continue providing safe, reliable transportation to our students.
🗳️ Vote on April 8th!
#NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
PI families, just a reminder that summer school registration closes Monday, March 31st. Students currently in 5th grade will attend summer school at PI and students currently in 6th grade will attend at Riverbend Middle.
KSDK News visited Zitzman Elem to interview MVR-III Superintendent Dr. Schwierjohn about our storm shelter, utilized by over 75 residents during the recent severe weather. Visit bit.ly/mvr3news for more info, and watch the KSDK video at bit.ly/mvr3shelter. #MVNation
🎉 Huge congrats to our fantastic 2025 Spelling Bee CHAMPION, Gunner Swebilius! 🏆 And a massive round of applause for our amazing runner-up, Lyla Marler! 🥈
We're so proud of *all* our incredible participants and homeroom winners! You all spelled your hearts out! 🐝✨
Shoutout to our participants and homeroom winners:
Cailane Abellenada
Owen Austin
Maribel Avilez
Adayln Bennet
Jason Bossman
Macie Browning
Lyla Burke
Joanna Coleman
Cooper Copiano
Dean Dillard
Chase Hart
Aaron Honea
Major Lewis
Lila Marler
Bristol McKinney
Briella Mooney
Haylee Nickles
Gunnar Swebilius
Gianna Valenti
Want to relive the excitement? Check out the spelling bee here: https://youtu.be/OtgSV0G8TOs #SpellingBee #2025Winners #ProudSchool
Did You Know?
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring vital facility improvements to ALL schools, including:
🏫 Maximizing Resources – All current schools will remain open
🌱 Future-Ready Design – The new middle school will be built for energy efficiency
🛡️ Enhancing Safety – Adding a 2nd storm-safe shelter protects students and MVR-III citizens
🗳️ Vote on April 8th! This is a no tax increase investment in our schools and students. #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
The 3rd Annual Pacific Girls Basketball 4-Man Scramble fundraiser is April 27 at Sullivan Golf Course. Enjoy a day at the course while supporting PHS athletics! All proceeds go to the Lady Indians basketball program. Contact Melanie Missey or Cody Kelley to register. #MVNation
Storm Shelter at Zitzman Elementary Open to the Public
Thanks to the passage of Prop 1 in 2021, MVR-III was able to build the Zitzman Elementary storm shelter gymnasium. This shelter, built with reinforced concrete and impact-resistant materials, provides protection from tornadoes and winds up to 250 mph. For the safety of our community, the Zitzman storm shelter/gym will be open tonight, Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 PM until the storm passes. Please park in the front lot for entry. More info about the weather forecast can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf. Stay safe and take care tonight!
