Pacific High School students in Mrs. Cowsertโ€™s Culinary 2 class took part in their first Food Flight Friday! Last weekโ€™s featured dish was hash browns. ๐Ÿณ

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about 7 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two students prepare a meal in a kitchen, adding toppings to crispy hash browns surrounded by bowls of ingredients.
A student in a black apron assembles a meal with sauce, cheese, and vegetables at a kitchen counter.
Four students work together in a kitchen, preparing ingredients and cooking bacon on the stovetop.
Homecoming is next week, Reality TV Edition! ๐Ÿ“บ

Get ready to show your school spirit each day:

โžก๏ธ Monday, September 28 โ€“ The Voice: Wear a band or singer T-shirt
โžก๏ธ Tuesday, September 29 โ€“ Duck Dynasty: Wear camouflage
โžก๏ธ Wednesday, September 30 โ€“ American Ninja Warrior: Wear red, white, and blue or USA-themed clothing
โžก๏ธ Thursday, October 1 โ€“ Survivor: Wear tropical-themed clothing
โžก๏ธ Friday, October 2 โ€“ Family Feud: Show your school spirit by wearing your grade level or groupโ€™s assigned color

Homecoming events will also take place throughout the week, including Powderpuff on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00pm, the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2, at 2:30pm, and the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 2, at 7:00pm.

To sign up for the Homecoming Parade, visit https://bit.ly/mvr3parade.

For more information about Homecoming and the full schedule of events, visit https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/3129317.

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about 8 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Homecoming 2026 Spirit Week flyer lists daily reality TV themes and dress-up activities from September 28 through October 2.
Homecoming 2026 flyer lists a September 30 powderpuff game at 6 PM and October 2 parade at 2:30 PM and football game at 7 PM.
Science came to life in Mrs. Rodgerโ€™s 1st grade classroom at Coleman Elementary! ๐Ÿฟ

Students used sensory observations to document how popcorn transforms from a hard kernel into a fluffy, expanded snack while using science vocabulary in their collaborative discussions.

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about 9 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two smiling elementary students hold up their completed science observation worksheets while sitting at classroom tables.
You're invited! ๐Ÿ’œ

Curious about Prop K? Come by Pacific Intermediate tonight at 7:00 PM for an Open House and facility tour. District leaders will be on hand to answer questions and share details with parents and community members.

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about 10 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Purple Prop K for Kids flyer lists community Q&A open houses on September 21, October 12, and October 26 at Pacific Intermediate, 7 PM.
Pacific High School StuCo hosted the Silver Games on Wednesday, September 16, and participants brought plenty of enthusiasm and competitive spirit to a variety of events! ๐Ÿฅ‡

Congratulations to the winners of the nail-hammering competition:

โญ๏ธ Gold: Janice Ossie
โญ๏ธ Silver: Terry Pabst
โญ๏ธ Bronze: Steve Jackson

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1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A large group photo with students and staff members outdoors.
A staff member group photo, two holding hammers, with award medals around their neck.
Meet MVR-III alum Nathan Bruns, Class of 2012. ๐ŸŽ“

Nathan is a physical education teacher and baseball and softball coach with the Winfield R-IV School District. He is also a baseball and softball instructor at Ultimate Performance Training and serves as Club Director of the Missouri Mavericks.

Nathan is most proud of being a four-time GAC North Softball Coach of the Year, leading the Winfield Warriors softball program to a Final Four State Tournament appearance in 2023, and coaching the 2025 State Champion Pacific Legion Baseball Team. He also takes pride in directing the Missouri Mavericks Baseball/Softball Club, formerly the Jr. Indians, and providing thousands of baseball and softball lessons over the past 10 years.

Nathan says his experience at MVR-III helped prepare him for life after graduation through the tremendous coaches and mentors who guided him and helped shape him into the leader he is today. He is grateful for the teachers and coaches who went the extra mile to point him in the right direction and provide him with the tools for success.

Pacific continues to hold a special place in Nathan's heart. Through his work at Ultimate Performance Training, he remains connected to the area and proudly represents his hometown wherever he goes. One of his favorite parts of coaching is hearing students share stories about teachers and coaches he had growing up. To Nathan, it is a reminder that MVR-III continues to care for its own and that students have the opportunity to learn from so many positive role models within the district.

Some of Nathan's favorite memories include playing baseball for Coach Reed, who has since become a mentor, attending Friday night football games, being part of the ""6th Man"" basketball section, serving on the Athletic Leadership Committee, and building relationships with classmates who have become lifelong friends.

His advice for current students: Cherish every moment and be present in each one, because high school goes by so fast. Lean on the teachers and coaches who have been in your shoes, and take advantage of the resources and guidance they provide. There is no limit to your potential when you have the right people in your corner. Most importantly, be the highlight of someone's day. You never know what someone may be going through, and one interaction can make all the difference.

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

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1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Alumni Spotlight, Nathan Bruns, Class of 2012 and quote.
A familiar face returned to Zitzman Elementary to share the joy of reading! ๐Ÿ“š

Retired teacher Mrs. Snyder came back to read stories to Mrs. Thurstonโ€™s 2nd grade class, bringing smiles, memories, and a love of books to her former school community.

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2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A teacher reads a picture book aloud while students sit attentively together on a colorful classroom rug.
A teacher and a class of smiling students pose together after a classroom read-aloud activity.
Pacific High School DECA students had the opportunity to explore careers and college pathways during the St. Louis Cardinals and FOX2 Annual Career Day at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, September 16!

Students gained an inside look at career opportunities in the sports and media industries through a special Q&A and panel discussion featuring industry executives. They also explored future educational opportunities at an exclusive college fair featuring representatives from colleges and universities across the Midwest.

After a day of career exploration, college planning, networking, and learning outside the classroom, students enjoyed a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium! โšพโค๏ธ

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A large group of students and adults pose together outside a baseball stadium, many wearing red team apparel.
Students in art class at Nike Elementary brought a story to life through watercolor! ๐ŸŽจ

After reading ""Fish Is Fish,"" students painted their own colorful fish using watercolor techniques inspired by the story.

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Four students use watercolor paints to create colorful underwater scenes during an art activity.
A student with a bright pink bow paints an underwater scene with fish and a turtle using watercolors.
Three students paint colorful underwater artwork with watercolor sets at a classroom table.
A student carefully adds watercolor details to a vibrant underwater scene filled with fish and sea life.
Word detectives were at work in 2nd grade at Coleman Elementary! ๐Ÿ”Ž

Students explored multiple-meaning words by working in groups with the word โ€œtune.โ€ They discovered how โ€œtuneโ€ can relate to music and to fixing or adjusting something, then illustrated each meaning.

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two students lie on a classroom rug, writing on worksheets side by side with pencils.
Two students sit at a classroom table, concentrating as they complete handwriting worksheets.
Mrs. Beltโ€™s class at Robertsville Elementary recently explored patterns in rock formations and fossils found in rock layers to understand how landscapes have changed over time. ๐Ÿชจ

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A student uses a straw to investigate liquids in two cups during a hands-on classroom science experiment.
Two students observe cups of liquid as one blows through a straw during a classroom science experiment.
Ms. Reganโ€™s class at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center explored the concept of โ€œsame and differentโ€ through a fun, hands-on activity!

Using mirrors, students created paper plate self-portraits while talking about their individual attributes and the unique qualities that make each person special. ๐ŸŽจ

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A student studies her reflection in a small mirror while drawing a self-portrait on a paper plate with markers.
A student smiles while drawing on a paper plate with a marker during a classroom art activity.
Pacific High School Varsity Volleyball took Washington to the limit in a high-stakes, five-set thriller and came out on top! ๐Ÿ

The girls brought intensity to every play, battled through all five sets, and delivered a phenomenal win. Congratulations to the team on an incredible victory!

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Volleyball players in white and purple uniforms exchange high-fives near the net during a match in a school gym.
Pacific Intermediate 6th graders practiced making qualitative and quantitative observations by using their senses to describe candies, then collecting measurable data to identify the difference between descriptions and measurements. ๐Ÿฌ

Through this hands-on activity, students observed, discussed, measured, and compared as they built an important science skill theyโ€™ll use throughout their learning.

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students conduct a classroom investigation using magnifying glasses, rulers, and worksheets to observe and measure small objects.
Students conduct a classroom investigation using magnifying glasses, rulers, and worksheets to observe and measure small objects.
Students conduct a classroom investigation using magnifying glasses, rulers, and worksheets to observe and measure small objects.
MVR-III is forming a District Oversight Team to provide additional community involvement in Prop K. ๐Ÿ’œ

The first meeting will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 6:00pm in the Pacific Intermediate Library.

This volunteer committee will continue meeting once per trimester during Prop K project implementation.

Prop K for Kids is a zero tax rate increase bond proposal that voters will consider on November 3, 2026. Find more information about Prop K at: https://www.mvr3bond.org/

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids District Oversight Team information for first meeting.
Building valuable personal finance skills! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Students are diving into real-world math by learning how to calculate total costs and determine exact change. These hands-on lessons are helping students develop practical money skills they can use in everyday life.

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students gather around a classroom table, sorting and counting groups of coins during a hands-on math activity.
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!

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4 days 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.

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5 days 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.

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5 days 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!

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5 days 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.