Meramec Valley R-III School District

Join us for the 3rd Annual Keith Reidt Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 27 at Meramec Lakes Golf Course. ⛳

Registration begins at 7:00am with a shotgun start at 8:00am. Entry fee is $320 per team.

Tournament features include multiple flights, skins game, and lunch provided.

To register, please contact:
👉 Dan Miller at 636-358-3488 or
👉 Cody Kelley at 636-675-2081 or codyk3232@gmail.com

Gather your team and help make a lasting impact on students and their futures!

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Riverbend Middle School students recently welcomed Deputy Jonathon Stack from the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement K9 Unit for a special visit.

Deputy Stack shared important safety information, talked about his role in law enforcement, and introduced students to his K9 partner, Kilo. 🐾💜

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Make plans to join us for the 2026-27 Open House events! 🏫

✅ Monday, August 17: Riverbend Middle School

✅ Tuesday, August 18: Pacific High School, Arrow Academy, and Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

✅ Wednesday, August 19: Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, Robertsville Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary

✅ Thursday, August 20: Pacific Intermediate

Families will have the opportunity to visit schools, meet staff, and get ready for a great start to the school year!

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After 19 years of service, we are celebrating the retirement of Tracy Meyer, Counseling Secretary at Pacific Intermediate. 💜

Tracy has supported students, families, and staff with care and professionalism, helping ensure an organized school environment each day.

Please join us in congratulating Tracy on her retirement and wishing her all the best in this next chapter.

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Coleman Elementary 1st grade students enjoyed a special field trip to the library, where they explored new books, listened to a story read aloud, and discovered the joy of reading!

We love seeing our young learners build a lifelong love of books and learning. 📚

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After 28 years of service, we are celebrating the retirement of Angela Herbst, Kindergarten Teacher at Zitzman Elementary. 🌟

Angela has welcomed young learners into the classroom, helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the joy of learning.

Please join us in congratulating Angela on her retirement and wishing her the very best in this next chapter.

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Your MVR-III story didn't end at graduation. It continued into careers, colleges, military service, businesses, families, and more. 🚀

We'd love to celebrate where our alumni are now and highlight the many paths our graduates have taken.

Tell us your story by filling out the form: bit.ly/mvr3alum

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At MVR-III, every employee plays an important role in helping preK through 12th grade students learn, grow, and succeed. 👏

Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to student achievement.

Explore available positions at https://bit.ly/JOINMVR3.

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Meramec Valley R-III will be closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no summer meals, and Summer Discovery will not be in session.

Regular district operations, summer meals, and Summer Discovery will resume on the next scheduled day.

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Our schools. Our community. Your voice. 🙌

MVR-III is inviting families and community members to take a short survey about the April election.

Your feedback will help guide next steps as we continue supporting students and improving facilities.

Take the survey online at: research.net/r/MVR3Survey

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Students at Zitzman Elementary recently put their engineering skills to the test with an exciting STEM challenge: designing and building a bridge strong enough for Pete the Cat and his train to cross.

Working in teams, students brainstormed ideas, created designs, and then brought their plans to life. The results were remarkable, with the strongest bridge successfully holding 100 Unifix cubes!

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Recently, students at Pacific Intermediate got creative with a tie-dye project, mixing vibrant colors to design their own unique shirts for upcoming trips. 🎨

If your student came home with a little extra color on their hands, it was a sure sign of a fun-filled day and some great memories in the making.

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Mr. Effan’s students at Pacific Intermediate have embarked on an exciting 5-day STEM challenge to save Sir Harley Houndstooth III. 🙌

Their first task was designing and building survival shelters to keep him safe. Using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, students put their engineering minds to work as they planned and constructed custom huts for their special mission.

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Learning and fun go hand in hand in Zitzman Elementary’s Summer Discovery Kindergarten program. Students have been building letter recognition skills, strengthening fine motor development, exploring number sense concepts, and learning through play each day. ☀️

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#MVNation is steering toward the future! 🚌

We are taking proactive steps to support safe, reliable transportation for our students. As part of the 2026-27 budget planning process, the Board of Education approved a solicitation to purchase five high-quality used buses, including one large bus and four small buses.

By using capital funds and securing competitive financing through a local bank, the district is maximizing budget efficiency while addressing an aging portion of the bus fleet.

The total purchase will not exceed $385,000, allowing the district to keep student safety as a top priority while remaining fiscally responsible.

Summer SACC spots are still available for students attending summer school from July 6 to August 7! Families can enroll for before- and after-school care during the summer school session. ☀️

New families will need to create an account and choose the site where their child will attend the summer school session.

Summer School Session pricing:
➡️ New students: $15 registration fee.
➡️ $9 per session.
➡️ $8 per sibling.

Full Day Session pricing:
➡️ Activity fee: $80 per child.
➡️ $26 per day.
➡️ $22 per sibling.

To ensure a Summer SACC shirt for Full Day participants, enrollment must be completed by June 20.

For questions, contact SACC Director Brenda Kennon at bkennon@mvr3.k12.mo.us or (636) 271-1434, ext. 4603.

Site contacts:
⭐️ Coleman Elementary: Meghan Rumley Miller, mrumley@mvr3.k12.mo.us, (636) 271-1461
⭐️ Nike Elementary: Vaughan Jones-Crafford, vcrafford@mvr3.k12.mo.us, (636) 271-1484
⭐️ Zitzman Elementary: Krysten Agee, kagee@mvr3.k12.mo.us, (636) 271-1471

To enroll in Summer SACC, visit https://mvr3.revtrak.net/.

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The City of Pacific has notified the district of a new traffic ordinance that will impact arrival and dismissal routines. Any left turns from South Indian Pride Drive onto Payne Street are prohibited during the following peak hours:

👉 Morning: 7:00am to 8:30am
👉 Afternoon: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

This change impacts those visiting or working at the Pacific Intermediate, Zitzman Elementary, and Doris Hoffman Early Childhood campuses.

We encourage all families and staff to plan for potential delays, allow extra time for your commute, and consider alternate routes to ensure safe travel for our school community.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the safety of our students and staff.

After 28 years of service, we are celebrating the retirement of Robin Lavender-Mach, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. 🤗

Robin's commitment to helping children reach important developmental milestones has left a lasting legacy within the school community.

Please join us in congratulating Robin on her retirement and wishing her the very best in this next chapter.

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There was no shortage of smiles during Water Day at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. Students stayed cool while enjoying the splash pad, exploring water tables, and sharing a special popsicle treat before heading back inside. 💜

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