PreK students at Nike Elementary have been learning about farm life! Animals, equipment, and hard work have been some of our main topics. After reading The Little Red Hen story, these Scouts learned about the importance of collaboration: working together to achieve a goal. A special treat was had to celebrate - bread & butter! Ms. Katrina worked to mix ingredients and bake our bread, and PreK students all took turns shaking heavy whipping cream to make the butter. It was delicious! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
After helping the Pacific High School speech team to an 18th consecutive Four Rivers Conference title, students Maleah Gerdes, Ella Babb, Mira Carroll, and Kylee Myers represented their school with pride this past weekend at the Missouri State Speech Competition at Missouri State University. All four students delivered impressive performances in their respective categories, demonstrating hard work, talent, and dedication. A special congratulations goes to Maleah Gerdes and Ella Babb, who advanced to the final round in Duo Interpretation and secured 7th place in the state. PHS and #MVNation are proud of these outstanding students and celebrate their accomplishments at the state level.
Mark your calendars! 🎓 The Pacific High School Class of 2025 will celebrate their graduation on Sunday, May 18th at 6 PM in the PHS Stadium. Can't make it in person? Catch the livestream on the MVR-III YouTube channel: bit.ly/MVR3YT. #MVNation
Scenic Regional Library-Pacific will host two all-ages events during the first full week of May: Let's Talk About Water Pollution with Mastodon State Historic Site is 6 PM Tuesday, May 6, & Outdoor Performance Featuring St. Louis Osuwa Taiko! is 11 AM Saturday, May 10. Visit scenicregional.org, click Events Calendar, & filter by Pacific Branch for more info. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
MVR-III staff and students enjoyed the 8th Annual Special Education Field Day this morning. Established for special needs students across the district, the 2025 edition was coordinated by co-chairs Cathy Bearden, Stacy Kloeppel, Allison Daves, Jordan Garlik, and Kassie Nowak. This inclusive event is a community effort made possible through the hard work and assistance of our staff, high school students, and sponsors. Special thanks to Pacific Indians Sports Club, Franklin County United Way, R. H. Bruns Vault & Monument, Show-Me Acro, Haue Valley, Pacific Athletic Department, PHS Student Council, PHS JAG, PHS JROTC, PHS Concessions, Amanda Hollingsworth, Bank of Washington, Jasper Builders, Radio Comm Co., and Anonymous! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Our incredible administrative professionals are behind every great school year at MVR-III. Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for keeping our schools and district running smoothly! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Classes in MVR-III resume tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. It's also Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's give a HUGE thank you to our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students & provide a positive start (and end) to their day. Your dedication is much appreciated! #MVNation
The Meramec Valley R-III School District and Board of Education extend deepest gratitude to Pacific Eagles Aerie #3842 for their continued and generous support. Through their monthly breakfasts, raffles, silent auction, and other events, they raised an amazing $41,905.96 to benefit our students' negative lunch program. This vital support helps families who don't qualify for free or reduced meals. Thank you, Pacific Eagles, for your long-standing partnership! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Break begins today! There is no school in MVR-III Friday, April 18, through Monday, April 21. Classes will resume Tuesday, April 22. Rest, relax, & enjoy, #MVNation !
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
