Meramec Valley R-III School District

PHS Cybersecurity students interested in a career in the growing field interviewed Debbie Haley; Director of Technology. Haley reviewed the district's Acceptable Use Policy. Later, students provided feedback on the policy that will be shared with policy committee members. Students in the Cybersecurity course establish code of conduct while learning to defend data in today's complex cyberworld. MVR-III offers several Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses engaging students in hands-on activities, projects, and real-world challenges. Find out more on PLTW at https://www.pltw.org/our-programs or contact your school's counselor.

Citizenship is one of MVR-III's eight pillars of success. 3rd Grade Truman Ambassadors exhibit this by greeting their peers with a smile & a handshake. Ambassadors also cover jobs throughout the day from collecting lunch bags, delivering mail to being buddies & giving tours to new students. Help MVR-III instill citizenship at home & in the community. #MVNation

Update---Indian Nation Spirit Wear store will remain open until September 4th. Each Friday, Meramec Valley R-III students and staff wear purple to show pride in their schools. We invite citizens of Pacific, Gray Summit, Robertsville, Catawissa, and Villa Ridge communities to join us on Purple Fridays. Add a picture of your business, staff, or family joining us for Purple Fridays. Indian Nation Spirit Wear is available at the following link: https://pi2019.wswebstore.com/store.

Riverbend Middle School offers Project Lead the Way courses to 7th & 8th grade students. Mrs. Knickmeyer's Flight & Space students created & launched hot air balloons. Students analyzed data from tests to determine similarities & differences to identify best design. #MVNATION

Saving Fred- Students in Mrs. Miriani's third grade class learned to synergize & collaborate with others in a team approach to save a gummy worm during an experiment. Developing positive social skills is an important tool for student success. #MVNation

Mrs. Bielick's grade 5 Science classes tested a hypothesis using if & then statements.How does increasing the slope of a ramp effect how far the marble will travel? Experiments provide students of all ages the opportunity to engage in exciting hands on learning. #MVNation

Aug. 28th Late Start Reminder--- Beginning with the current school year, we will be replacing early release days with two 30 minute last start days each month. These late start days will be the second & fourth Wednesday of each month, starting with Wednesday, Aug. 28th. Buses will run 30 minutes later than their current scheduled time. The school day will end at the regular scheduled time. School Age Child Care Programs are available for registered students in kdg.-6th grade. See the district academic calendar for a complete list of late start dates for the school year.

Thank you First State Community Bank for recognizing Meramec Valley R-III School District. Be on the lookout for the billboard sign observing MVR-III Top Workplace Award. #MVNation

And Football season is underway as you Indians traveled to St. James tonight. Great job tonight!!!

Another PHS record! Annie Mueller hit 15 HR last season to tie Jess Damico for tops in PHS history. 15 HR in a season also ranks 5th all time in MSHSAA softball records! #onepacific #MVNation

It’s PURPLE Friday!! We’d like to invite citizens in the community to join our students and staff every Friday in displaying our PURPLE pride. Be on the lookout for community members displaying their PURPLE pride. #MVNation

PHS Chemistry students give our MVR3 Maintenance Staff a big thumbs up for all their hard work on our new science labs.

Are you looking for a way to show off you purple pride? Check out the Indian Nation online store to purchase your new spirit wear. We invite all citizens to join our students and staff in wearing purple each Friday to display school spirit in the community. The store is open until Aug. 30th. Product ordered may be picked up after September 13th at Pacific High School. https://pi2019.wswebstore.com/store

Golf Tournament to Benefit Backpack Food Programs for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Meramec Lakes Golf Club. Four person team at $100 per player. For more information contact Linda Stettes 314-795-9415 #MVNation

​Riverbend Middle School Open House Tuesday, August 20 from 6-7 p.m. Dr. Arbeitman and Dr. Joller invite all families of students in grades 7 & 8 to attend the school Open House event. Parents will have the opportunity to meet staff, complete any outstanding admissions paperwork, and tour the school. Connecting home and school makes us a great community for learners. Help us make it a great year! #MVNation

Use the free Meramec Valley R-III mobile app for easy access to lunch menus. Eligible students can receive free or reduced meal prices. Contact your student’s school for an application for meal assistance or download the form from our Meramec Valley R-III mobile app. Assistance is based on the National School Lunch Program guidelines. A special thanks to the Pacific Eagles for filling the gap when families need assistance. #MVNation

Safety First.. A new year brings changes to routes & ridership. School buses may run slow the first few days of school as students are learning where and when to board the appropriate bus. Your understanding is appreciated as our bus drivers take a little extra time to establish bus routines. Our Transportation Dept. will be monitoring and adjusting capacity, routes, and times as needed over the next few weeks. Your patience is appreciated as our focus is on getting students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner. As always, we encourage citizens to watch for buses and be sure to stop while they are loading and unloading students.

Tomorrow is the BIG day!! Send us your Back to School photo. Submit a photo in the comment section of Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. (Please-1 photo per person) Don't forget to add our hashtag...#MVnation

Are you ready for the first day of school? Download the free mobile app for info. on district & school news. Search Meramec Valley R-III in your App Store. #MVnation https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A1a737d9d-4185-4c37-a492-1f89efd4b61a

MVR-3 new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with news from admin, stories, & emergency notifications. Download app for free on both Google Play or Apple App Store. Search Meramec Valley R-III in your App Store. #MVNation