Meramec Valley R-III School District

Four Pacific High School DECA students have earned the Associate in Marketing Management Certificate through strong performance at state and International Career Development Conference competitions, placing them among just 575 members nationwide to receive this recognition out of more than 300,000 DECA members.

⭐️ Grant Orris
⭐️ Parker Thomas
⭐️ Gannon Nardoni
⭐️ Brayden Stevens

Additionally, at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, Grant Orris and Parker Thomas also earned the DECA Award of Excellence by achieving a score of 70% or higher in their preliminary events, highlighting advanced skills in business and marketing.

Congratulations to our PHS students!

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At Riverbend Middle School, in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, students and staff shared their favorite quotes and positive affirmations.

These messages are featured on a banner to offer a daily reminder of encouragement and support. 💚

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The Meramec Valley R-III School District was recently recognized at the St. Louis Community College School District Awards event for the district’s success in helping students earn dual diplomas.

This year, 11 PHS seniors will graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree through the program! 🎉

To read more about this recognition and the dual diploma program, visit bit.ly/mvr3news

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Families are invited to begin the kindergarten registration process for the 2026-27 school year! 🚀

This full-day, tuition-free opportunity helps children build foundational skills as they begin their school journey.

Children must be five years old before August 1 to enroll.

More information and registration steps are available at https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251.

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MVR-III is a place where your work matters every day. 🤗

We are currently hiring:

👉 School Age Child Care (S.A.C.C.) Assistants
👉 Family and Consumer Science teacher
👉 Bus drivers
👉 Various coaching positions
👉 And more!

Apply today by visiting bit.ly/JOINMVR3.

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that mental health matters for students, staff, families, and our entire school community. 💚

This month, we encourage everyone to check in with themselves and others, practice healthy coping strategies, and reach out for support when needed. Together, we can help create a school community where everyone feels supported and valued.

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Riverbend Middle School received a special visit from the KMOV Surprise Squad after students spent several trimesters focused on the importance of gratitude and appreciation for others. 💜

As part of the school’s Community Service program, students wrote letters to the KMOV Surprise Squad recognizing RMS staff members who have made a positive impact on the school community.

In response to the students’ efforts, the Surprise Squad visited RMS to recognize several staff members and celebrate students for their thoughtful acts of kindness and appreciation.

Stay tuned for the broadcast on Thursday, May 21, at 6:00p.m. on Channel 4 or live stream at KMOV.com.

Read more on the district website: bit.ly/mvr3news

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At Pacific High School, Mrs. Nichols’ Career & Technical Writing students took part in mock interviews with members of the Pacific Chamber of Commerce! 🌟

This marks the second year the Chamber has generously volunteered their time to support this real-world learning experience for PHS students. Thank you!

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Seniors, your final week is here, and we’re excited to celebrate with you! Be sure to note the following events:

➡️ Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00pm
➡️ Senior Awards Night: Thursday, May 14, at 6:00pm
➡️ Senior Breakfast, Practice, BBQ, and Send-off: Friday, May 15, 7:30-11:30am

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎊

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Over 15% of PHS students take advantage of the hands-on experiences provided by Four Rivers Career Center! 🙌

Reid Cole is preparing a tractor hood in Collision Repair by sanding it for a paint job. 🚜

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Thank you, First State Community Bank, for stopping by with goodies to satisfy our sweet tooth!

Your continued thoughtfulness and support never go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate you. 💜

Happy Mother’s Day from #MVNation. 💗

To the mothers and caregivers who support, encourage, and inspire our students each day, your influence helps shape the success and wellbeing of our school community.

Congratulations to Ms. Maddie Brooks on being selected as a member of the 2026-27 Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders! ❤️💛

Following an exciting weekend of showcasing her talent and sharing her love for dance, Maddie earned the incredible opportunity to represent Chiefs Kingdom for another year!

We are thrilled to continue celebrating our former PHS and Dance Team alumni. 🎉

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Coleman Elementary 1st graders in Mrs. Rodgers’ and Mrs. O’Halloran’s classes wrapped up their Language Arts lesson on “A New Nation: American Independence” with a Boston Tea Party experience. ☕️

Students created headbands showing the sequence of events and wrote sentences using the words goods, taxes, King, and Congress. They decorated tea cups while discussing “no taxation without representation,” and even used feather pens to write their own declarations.

The learning continued with a science experiment using tea bags and warm water, where students explored concepts like time, temperature, color change, and dissolve.

It was a fun and engaging way to bring history and science together for a memorable, tea-riffic experience!

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All schools in the Meramec Valley R-III School District have been named 2025-26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools! 🎉

This achievement truly reflects the dedication and hard work of staff across our district.

Read more on the district website: bit.ly/mvr3news

On School Communicators Day, we celebrate the webmanagers who help keep our community informed, engaged, and connected. Their work ensures families, staff, and stakeholders stay up to date on important news and events across our schools. 📣

We appreciate the efforts that go into sharing #MVNation's story and supporting strong communication every day.

Better together. 💜

At Coleman Elementary, acts of kindness and service happen every day in ways both big and small. Older grade teachers help younger students, younger grade teachers step in to support older students, office staff lend a hand in the cafeteria, and our principal and counselors help wherever needed, including custodial tasks.

This small moment became a big moment for a student when a 4th grade teacher sat on the floor to help tape together the work of an upset 2nd grade student. Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.

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Become part of a team dedicated to student success and community connection! 💪

We’re seeking substitute teachers, custodian substitutes, a special education teacher, and more.

YOU can make a lasting difference for our Pre-K through 12th grade students! 💟

To start your journey with the Meramec Valley School District, visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3.

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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

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Seniors are invited to come together for a special evening to celebrate the end of their High School journey at Senior Sunset. 🌅

Join us Friday, May 8, at 7:30pm. Admission is $3 at the door. Citizens wishing to make a donation to cover student admission may donate to District Activities: https://mvr3.revtrak.net/donations/#/list

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