Meramec Valley R-III School District

Coleman Elementary Kindergarten & 1st grade students had a special guest reader this week. Brooke Mizner, former Coleman student & current PHS Junior, came to read her award-winning story, "Mr. Prickles and Whiskers: An Unlikely Friendship." Brooke attends Four Rivers and is enrolled in the Education Rising Program, where she is currently studying to be a school teacher. The story that she wrote and illustrated was entered into the Ed-Rising State Competition in March, and she won first place. This summer, Brooke will travel to Florida, where her book will compete at the National Level. Congratulations Brooke on your great success. You should be very proud, and #MVNation is proud of you! #GrowingTogether

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

Enrollment for MVR-III SACC Summer Sessions has begun, and you can start the process at mvr3.revtrak.net. Registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin May 1st. Visit bit.ly/MVR3SACC for more info. #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Riverbend Middle School 7th grade students put the scientific method to use this week during their parachute project as they created designs & tested them out. #MVNation #GrowingTogether

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

Thank you MVR-III voters for getting out to vote in the April election. Together we will continue to do what's best for kids. #MVNation

Polls are now open, #MVNation. Don't forget to vote between 6 AM and 7 PM today! #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

The next Coffee with Carrie is Tuesday, Apr. 8. Join MVR-III Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn for a free cup of coffee and conversation between 9 & 10 AM. No agenda or speeches - just a chance to chat with the Superintendent and discuss the district priorities. Hosted by Little Ireland Coffee, 125 North 1st Street. #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Nike's Kindergarten classes spent several weeks learning about weather and meteorology. They explored how a meteorologist's job helps to keep everyone informed and safe. Students were able to culminate their learning with a visit from Ms. Melissa, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service - St. Louis. She read a weather story, shared some weather safety tools, and taught them about how she studies the weather. Prior to this visit, the teachers and students were curious about all things weather and prepared a list of questions that a meteorologist could better answer. By the end of their visit with Ms. Melissa, she had answered all of their questions and helped these kindergarteners become weather experts! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

#MVNation, currently at a Missouri community college and ready to take the next step? The rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship can help - awards up to $12,000/yr for students transferring to a 4-year university & renewable for up to 5 years! Find out more & see if you're eligible: bit.ly/MVR3CCTS #GrowingTogether

📢 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

Our MVR-III librarians do so much more than check out books! They inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, & empower students to become lifelong learners. We're so grateful for their dedication. Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

📢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

MVR-III recognizes all of our Paraprofessionals, who on a daily basis make a difference in doing what's best for kids. Thank you for being Awesome! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

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

On your marks for Purple Friday! Spring Sports have kicked off, so sprint over to bit.ly/MVR3ATH & check out the schedule. Swing by an upcoming event (or two) & catch some action! #MVNation

Citizens Bank recently presented MVR-III with a check in the amount of $4,583.90. The funds were raised through the bank debit card promotion for 2024. Thank you for supporting #MVNation!

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