Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn has been the superintendent of the Meramec Valley R-III School District since 2021, and has been in education since 2000. Dr. Schwierjohn has her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lindenwood University, a Masters in Education Administration, and Bachelors degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. Within education Dr. Schwierjohn has experience has an elementary teacher, middle school assistant principal, elementary principal, director of assessment, data, and school improvement, and was the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in Meramec Valley R-III prior to her appointment to superintendent.

Relationships: We are each a Difference Maker!
Dr. Schwierjohn believes in each person’s ability and power to make a positive difference in someone’s life, our schools, and the wider community. Our district mission is Together We Can Make a Difference in Doing What’s Best for Kids! Tying this mission into our 8 Pillars of Success, the MVR-III school district has monthly recognition and celebration of student and staff Difference Makers who exemplify our common beliefs.

Communication
Dr. Schwierjohn also believes communication is key to effective leadership, particularly in a school district. Dr. Schwierjohn provides weekly updates to the Board of Education, a weekly message to all staff, bi-monthly communication with the district administrative team, a special spotlight in the Tomahawk Tribune parent/community monthly newsletter, and parent and community updates via Twitter.

Tell Me Something Good Tuesdays
Take a moment to hear the latest in learning as Dr. Schwierjohn visits with students around the district each week!

Innovation
Dr. Schwierjohn believes the job of the school district is to make sure every student is well-prepared to thrive and succeed, today and in the future. MVR-III strives for quality instruction, which includes innovation, hands-on learning, and skills to help our students achieve their goals. Innovative practices in MVR-III include expanding STEM labs and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses to PreK-6th grades, Trimester scheduling for PreK-12th grades, and College/Career planning courses at Riverbend Middle School and Pacific High School.

Fiscal Responsibility: Proposition 1
In April of 2021, the great Meramec Valley R-III voters approved a $17.9 million Proposition 1 No Tax Increase Bond Issue. Since that time, the district has been busy improving the safety and quality of the learning environment for every student in the district. Completed projects include:

✔ Secure and safe vestibule entrances 

✔ New ADA accessible playgrounds for every elementary school 

✔ Updated bus fleet (7 new buses with air conditioning and Wi-Fi)

✔ HVAC upgrades at Riverbend Middle School

✔ Roofing project at Pacific High School

✔ Upgraded technology and security cameras throughout district

✔ Zitzman classroom addition, gym, and library renovation

Find out more on our Prop 1 webpage: