Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is now offering new part-time tuition options! 🎉

Tuition program options include:

🌟 5 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm

🌟 5 half-days: 8:15am-11:15am, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 3 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 2 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Part-time tuition options depend on classroom availability and staffing considerations. Tuition is calculated based on the selected schedule and is not adjusted for absences.

For more information, please email kbibb@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1464.

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about 1 hour ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Doris Hoffman ELC is now offering part-time preschool programs information.
The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize our Transportation Department and the Substitute of the Year, who play an essential role in keeping our schools running smoothly each day.

Transportation:
⭐️ Ed Manuel, Bus Driver

Substitute of the Year:
⭐️ Lauren Blevins, Substitute

Please join us in congratulating these staff members for their reliability and steady support they provide to our district!

#MVNation
about 5 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Transportation Department with portrait and title.
2026 Substitute of the Year Recognition with portrait and title.
Pacific Intermediate 5th grade science classes are diving deep into the mechanics of our planet! 🌎

Students recently completed a hands-on lab exploring Earth’s rotation by creating and using handmade sundials to observe the relationship between the sun’s position and the passage of time.

As they tracked the movement of shadows, students developed an understanding of why we experience day and night. 🌓

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about 8 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students exploring school project outside.
Students learning about Earth's rotation in classroom activity.
Students exploring an activity about Eath in the dark with a flashlight.
Students at Dorris Hoffman Early Learning Center love getting creative while building their fine and gross motor skills during playtime! 🌟

From hands-on activities that strengthen little fingers to big movements that keep bodies active, our learners are growing, exploring, and having fun every step of the way.

#MVNation
about 11 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Four young students doing an activity with q-tips on a blue rug.
Teacher and student playing with a playhouse.
Student using a dot marker to match letters in the alphabet.
Students playing with building blocks.
Students outside playing with a fake roadway.
During Kindness Week, Coleman Elementary’s Character Council decorated clothespins with positive messages and clipped them onto classmates’ backpacks throughout the week. 💜

When students discover a clothespin, they are encouraged to pass it along to someone new and continue spreading positivity across our school community!

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Group of students holding clothespins with kind messages on them.

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize our elementary team members from Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, Robertsville Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary who create welcoming environments for students each day.

Coleman Elementary:
⭐️ Amanda Peirick, Kindergarten Teacher
⭐️ Cherie Bowman, Lead Custodian

Nike Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Gann, 2nd Grade Teacher
⭐️ Shanna Raeker, School Counselor

Robertsville Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Bartel, 1st Grade Teacher
⭐️ Michelle Miller, Kitchen Lead

Zitzman Elementary:
⭐️ Allison Franzen, Music Teacher
⭐️ McKenna Ounaian, School Nurse

Please join us in congratulating these staff members for their daily commitment to our students and school communities!

#MVNation

1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Coleman Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Nike Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Robertsville Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Zitzman Elementary with portraits and titles.

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize our elementary team members from Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, Robertsville Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary who create welcoming environments for students each day.

Coleman Elementary:
⭐️ Amanda Peirick, Kindergarten Teacher
⭐️ Cherie Bowman, Lead Custodian

Nike Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Gann, 2nd Grade Teacher
⭐️ Shanna Raeker, School Counselor

Robertsville Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Bartel, 1st Grade Teacher
⭐️ Michelle Miller, Kitchen Lead

Zitzman Elementary:
⭐️ Allison Franzen, Music Teacher
⭐️ McKenna Ounaian, School Nurse

Please join us in congratulating these staff members for their daily commitment to our students and school communities!

#MVNation

1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Coleman Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Nike Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Robertsville Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Zitzman Elementary with portraits and titles.
Our MCJROTC Drill Team was one of only nine JROTC units selected from across the nation to compete at Drill Nationals in Georgia this April! 👏

This prestigious honor reflects their discipline and commitment to excellence as they represent our school community on a national stage. 🇺🇸

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Photo of MCJROTC Drill Team in line.
Class of 2026 senior spotlights! 🎓

Today, we recognize Hannah Helton and John Mullins, and one of their favorite school memories. 🤩

#MVNation
1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Senior Spotlights Hannah Helton and John Mullins.
3rd grade students at Coleman Elementary recently wrapped up their “Stormy Skies” unit with an engaging lesson on natural hazards and engineering! 🌪️

Using limited materials, students designed and built two different structures to protect their paper houses from strong winds. Through creativity and collaboration, they tested their ideas and refined their designs to create successful models.

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2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two young students making a paper house smiling.
Two young students making a paper house together.
The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize the team members from Pacific Intermediate, Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, and the Central Office who help our schools thrive and our students succeed.

Pacific Intermediate:
⭐️ Joe Elbert, Special Education Teacher
⭐️ Travis Stahlman, Paraprofessional

Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center:
⭐️ Kelly Knehans, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
⭐️ Anne Cribbin, Physical Therapist

Central Office:
⭐️ Sarah Thompson, Curriculum & Instruction Coach

Please join us in congratulating these staff members for their positive impact on our students, families, and colleagues across MVR-III!

#MVNation
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Pacific Intermediate with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Central Office with portrait and title.
Zitzman Elementary wrapped up Trimester 2 with a fun and celebratory day! 🙌

Students collaborated on hands-on LEGO and STEAM challenges that highlighted teamwork and creativity, reinforcing the message that every student is an important piece of our school community. 💜

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2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Elementary students posing next to their LEGO build.
Elementary students posing next to their LEGO build.
Elementary students posing next to their LEGO build.
Families can still register incoming kindergarteners for the 2026-27 school year! 🎉

Children who turn five on or before August 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll. Registering early helps families receive timely information about screenings, school events, orientations, and important next steps.

How to get started:

➡️ Families new to MVR-III should contact the office of their assigned school Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. School staff will share guidance and a registration link to begin the enrollment process.

➡️ Families with students already attending MVR-III will complete kindergarten registration through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

➡️ Families whose children are not enrolled in MVR-III prekindergarten will need to schedule a kindergarten screening. To sign up for a kindergarten screening time, complete the online screening form: https://bit.ly/MVR3KDG

Learn more about kindergarten registration on our website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251
2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for the 2026-27 School Year!
Class of 2026 senior spotlights! 🎓

Today, we recognize Hunter Duepmann and Nyasiah McDaniel, and an accomplishment they’re most proud of. 🎉

#MVNation
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
“Senior Spotlight” for Class of 2026 featuring portraits of two students with quotes and school branding.
The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize the outstanding team members from Pacific High School and Riverbend Middle School who make a difference in the lives of our students each day.

Pacific High School:
⭐️ Jordan Garlik, Special Education Teacher
⭐️ Kim Emht, Secretary

Riverbend Middle School:
⭐️ Rachel Porter, English Teacher
⭐️ D’wayne Burkhead, Custodian

Please join us in congratulating these dedicated staff members for their commitment, care, and impact across MVR-III!

#MVNation
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Pacific High School with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Riverbend Middle School with portraits and titles.
Public Schools Week is here, and we're taking time to celebrate the amazing people who support our students every single day. Your dedication makes a profound difference in young lives.

Thank you, #MVNation, for believing in public education! 🌟
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two young students sort paper slips at a classroom table, framed by purple “Public Schools Week” and stars.
Student researchers at Pacific Intermediate have been hard at work tracking the top 10 winningest countries in the Winter Olympics—and following the most popular winter events! 🥇

Each day, our math-letes stay engaged by:
✅ Updating their graphs with the latest medal counts
✅ Finalizing event podiums as results come in
✅ Researching data on historical Olympic trends

This real-world connection to math keeps learning exciting, relevant, and fun!

#MVNation
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Three students color a bar graph on a red “Winter Olympics” poster showing medal counts by country.
Riverbend Middle School students were recognized on February 19 during the Pacific Lions Club meeting for their outstanding achievements in the Pacific Branch of the International Peace Poster Contest! 👏

These talented students were the top three winners:

⭐️ Katelyn Esparza, 1st place
⭐️ Anna Miriani, 2nd place
⭐️ Uriel Grandados Tula, 3rd place

Students were celebrated at the Lions Club meeting with dinner, recognition certificates, and prize money!

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students and adults pose with framed peace posters under purple “MVR-III” celebration banner.
Students' peace posters drawings.
Kindergarten students at Zitzman Elementary wrapped up their Kings & Queens unit by dressing up and participating in fun activities to celebrate all they have learned! 👑

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students dressed up as Kings and Queens in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Kings and Queens in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Kings and Queens in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Kings and Queens in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Kings and Queens in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Queens in all pink in an elementary classroom.
Students dressed up as Kings in an elementary classroom.

Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is now offering new part-time tuition options! 🎉

Tuition program options include:

🌟 5 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm

🌟 5 half-days: 8:15am-11:15am, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 3 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 2 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Part-time tuition options depend on classroom availability and staffing considerations. Tuition is calculated based on the selected schedule and is not adjusted for absences.

For more information, please email kbibb@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1464.

#MVNation

4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Colorful flyer announcing Doris Hoffman ELC part-time preschool options for ages 3–5, starting summer 2026, with schedule details and contact info.