There was lots of music being made in Mrs. Fenelonโ€™s 4th grade classroom at Nike Elementary. ๐ŸŽถ

Students practiced identifying syllables by tapping out the syllables in their names using musical instruments. Learning and music made the perfect combination for a fun lesson!

#MVNation
about 2 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students seated on classroom risers play hand drums, tambourines, and other percussion instruments together.
In honor of Patriot Day, 1st grade students in Ms. Smithโ€™s class at Coleman Elementary reflected on what it means to be a hero. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Students completed a writing activity where they were challenged to think about and describe the characteristics that make someone a hero. Through thoughtful writing, students explored the importance of courage, kindness, and helping others.

#MVNation
about 5 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
elementary students smile while holding colorful handmade bald eagle crafts featuring messages about heroes.
elementary students smile while holding colorful handmade bald eagle crafts featuring messages about heroes.
elementary students smile while holding colorful handmade bald eagle crafts featuring messages about heroes.
elementary students smile while holding colorful handmade bald eagle crafts featuring messages about heroes.
Have questions about Prop K projects? Submit your questions, and district leaders and Board members will address them during a recorded Virtual Community Connections conversation. ๐Ÿ’ป

Submit your questions in advance: https://forms.gle/aWT1L3tNpTbJCqR27

Then, tune in to the YouTube Premiere at 7:00pm on September 22, October 13, or October 27 to watch the recorded conversation and hear answers to questions from our community.

#MVNation
about 5 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids Virtual Community Connections.
Purple mode: ON. ๐Ÿ’œ

Wear purple and show your school spirit on Fridays!

#MVNation
about 7 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Meramec Valley R-III School District: โ€œPurple Mode: On. Wear purple. Show your spirit!โ€ with photos of students and staff in purple.
Nike Elementary kindergarteners played an educational game of Duck, Duck, Goose to practice compound words! Students combined word halves to form full words, building their vocabulary through active, hands-on learning.

#MVNation
about 21 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Teacher holds out her hand while three young students watch closely during a classroom activity.
Student stands and reaches toward a seated classmate as other children watch during a classroom group activity.
MVR-III Virtual Community Connections!

Get the facts on Prop K projects and get your questions answered by district leaders and Board members. ๐Ÿ’ป

Submit your questions in advance: https://forms.gle/aWT1L3tNpTbJCqR27

Virtual Community Connections will be available at 7:00pm on September 22, October 13, and October 27.

#MVNation
about 24 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids: Zero Tax Rate Increase. Virtual Community Connections livestreamed Tuesdays at 7 PM: September 22, October 13 and 27.
Pacific High School Student Council took time to recognize and thank our first responders for their service to our community. ๐Ÿ’™

Students signed thank-you cards and prepared a basket of treats, which they delivered to the Pacific Police Department, Pacific Fire Department, and Meramec Ambulance District. Thank you to our first responders for all you do to keep our community safe!

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students pose with police officers in a police department conference room after presenting a container of treats.
Students and firefighters pose together in front of a Pacific Fire Rescue truck, with a student holding a thank-you sign.
Students pose with first responders outside a fire station, with a handwritten thank-you sign displayed in front.
Pacific Intermediate students in Mr. Stahlmanโ€™s American History class took time to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact 25 years later.

Students examined survivor testimonials, primary source artifacts, and historical newspapers to better understand this pivotal moment in history. Some students also brought in personal artifacts to share, including photographs taken on the day of the attacks.

Through this lesson, students connected the recent past to the present while gaining a deeper understanding of history and its lasting impact.

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students gather around a classroom display, with rules emphasizing respect, responsibility, and readiness on the whiteboard.
Robertsville Elementary students and staff came together to honor Patriot Day and remember the events of September 11, 2001. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Students participated in meaningful activities, reflected on the importance of remembering history, and welcomed community heroes who helped make this day of remembrance meaningful.

Thank you to our community heroes for spending time with our students!

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two school staff members in patriotic clothing smile in front of U.S. Marine Corps and American flag decorations.
Student fist-bumps a smiling firefighter outside a school as first responders welcome arriving children.
Large group of elementary students and first responders pose together beneath a Patriot Day display at school.
Students exchange high-fives with police officers and first responders while entering school.
Coleman Elementary honored Patriot Day by inviting first responders to join students for lunch and recess. โค๏ธ

Students enjoyed spending time with our community heroes while building meaningful relationships that help foster trust, familiarity, and a sense of safety. These connections strengthen school and community relationships and help students feel more comfortable communicating with first responders when they need assistance.

Thank you to our first responders for spending time with our students!

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Firefighter and young student sit together outdoors, smiling at the camera during a school visit.
Uniformed law enforcement officer smiles beside elementary students eating lunch outdoors at picnic tables.
Five firefighters pose with seven smiling elementary students outside a brick school building.
Firefighter poses outdoors with a smiling student in a blue patriotic shirt near a school playground.
Want to learn more about Prop K? Join MVR-III for Community Q&A Open Houses at Pacific Intermediate. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Community members can tour the school, ask questions, and learn more about Prop K projects and priorities.

Open Houses will be held at 7:00pm on September 21, October 12, and October 26.

Prop K for Kids is a zero tax rate increase bond proposal that will be on the November 3, 2026, ballot.

#MVNation
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids community Q&A open houses on September 21, October 12, and October 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Pacific Intermediate.
Nike Elementary 4th graders turned place value practice into an interactive learning experience! ๐Ÿ“š

Students in Ms. Willmenoโ€™s class moved around the room, using task cards to solve problems and answer questions at each station. This hands-on activity gave students an engaging way to strengthen their math skills while keeping everyone moving, thinking, and learning.

#MVNation
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A student uses a pencil and classroom supply cart while completing a place-value task card activity.
Students complete place-value task cards on clipboards beside a classroom display showing voice-level expectations.
Coffee with Dr. Carrie continues! โ˜•

Each week, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn will host a morning conversation where community members can connect, ask questions, and learn more about Prop K. Sessions will take place from 8:00 to 9:00am.

The second Coffee with Dr. Carrie is tomorrow, September 16, at McDonald's.

โžก๏ธ September 16: McDonaldโ€™s
โžก๏ธ September 24: Hardees
โžก๏ธ September 30: Little Ireland
โžก๏ธ October 6: Pacific Family Restaurant
โžก๏ธ October 14: McDonaldโ€™s
โžก๏ธ October 20: Hardees
โžก๏ธ October 28: Little Ireland

#MVNation
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Coffee with Carrie: Weekly 8โ€“9 AM meetings with Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn to discuss Prop K, Sept. 16โ€“Oct. 28.
Coleman Elementary 4th graders are putting color theory into practice in Ms. Devineโ€™s art class! ๐ŸŽจ

Students are collaborating with classmates to create color wheels while learning how colors work together. As they paint, students are practicing patience, responsibility, and teamwork by solving problems together and supporting their peers.

#MVNation
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two students carefully paint colorful sections of paper during an art activity at a classroom table.
Students paint bright color-wheel designs at classroom tables during a hands-on art lesson.
The Meramec Valley R-III School District is pleased to announce details for the 2026 Homecoming festivities. This yearโ€™s theme, โ€˜Reality TV Edition,โ€™ will bring students, staff, and the school community together for a week of school spirit, themed activities, and Homecoming celebrations.

Read more about Homecoming week at: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/3129317
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Homecoming 2026 dress-up days schedule.
Homecoming 2026 schedule.
Bridging the Future is this Friday! ๐Ÿˆ

At halftime of the Varsity football game on Friday, September 18, all kindergarten students are invited to join the seniors on the football field as we pass our Indian Pride from one generation to the next. Kindergarten students will begin on one side of the field, while seniors start on the opposite side. They will meet at midfield, where each senior will present a special gift to a kindergartner as a symbolic welcome to the MVR-III family.

Please complete the form if your kindergartener or senior will be attending so we can ensure we have enough gifts: https://forms.gle/peYhrfWHZN5twTxn6

#MVNation
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Bridging the Future, MVR-III tradition.
Grandparents are the heart of our community, providing wisdom, love, and guidance to the younger generation. Today, we celebrate the incredible role they play in shaping our studentsโ€™ lives. Thank you for being a steady source of support and inspiration.

Happy National Grandparents Day! ๐Ÿค—

#MVNation
4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two hands, one younger and one older, gently clasp beneath the words โ€œHappy National Grandparents Dayโ€ from MVR-III.
Meet MVR-III alum Dustin Walsh, Class of 2004. ๐ŸŽ“

Dustin works in real estate in Pacific, Missouri, and is most proud of starting and maintaining a business in his hometown.

Dustin says MVR-III helped lay the foundation for who he is today by teaching him the importance of hard work, responsibility, and building relationships. He remembers teachers and staff who genuinely cared about their students and encouraged them to challenge themselves. Those experiences helped prepare him to communicate with people from all walks of life, solve problems, and adapt to new situations, skills that have been invaluable in his career as a real estate professional and in everyday life.

One of Dustin's favorite memories is attending pep rallies, which he says were always a blast, along with spending time hanging out with friends.

His advice for current students: Get involved, meet new people, and don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Work hard, treat people with respect, and most importantly, enjoy the journey. High school goes by much faster than you think.

YOU are an important part of the MVR-III story. Complete our Alumni Story Form and share your story: bit.ly/mvr3alum

#MVNation
4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Alumni Spotlight featuring Dustin Walsh, Class of 2004, sharing advice to get involved, work hard, and enjoy the journey.
Nike Elementary 3rd grade students in Mrs. Guenzlerโ€™s and Ms. McPhersonโ€™s classes explored surface tension with a fun penny experiment.

Students tested how many drops of water could fit on a penny and were amazed by the results! ๐Ÿ™Œ

#MVNation
5 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Student closely observes a penny while a classmate uses a dropper during a collaborative surface tension experiment.
Students record observations and test water drops on a penny together during a hands-on classroom science activity.
Two students work together using a dropper and cup while conducting a penny and water surface tension experiment.
Students in Ms. Canadaโ€™s class at Coleman Elementary recently worked together to build a larger-than-life Mrs. Potato Head! ๐Ÿฅ”

As they added each piece, students learned how their counselor is like Mrs. Potato Head and discovered how each part plays an important role.

#MVNation
5 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students pose together in a classroom, smiling and wearing playful accessories inspired by Mrs. Potato Head.