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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about 1 hour 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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about 3 hours 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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about 19 hours 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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about 20 hours 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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about 21 hours 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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1 day 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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1 day 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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.
Nike Elementary kindergarteners played an educational game of Duck, Duck, Goose to practice compound words! Students combined word halves to form full words, building their vocabulary through active, hands-on learning.

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Teacher holds out her hand while three young students watch closely during a classroom activity.
Student stands and reaches toward a seated classmate as other children watch during a classroom group activity.
MVR-III Virtual Community Connections!

Get the facts on Prop K projects and get your questions answered by district leaders and Board members. ๐Ÿ’ป

Submit your questions in advance: https://forms.gle/aWT1L3tNpTbJCqR27

Virtual Community Connections will be available at 7:00pm on September 22, October 13, and October 27.

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids: Zero Tax Rate Increase. Virtual Community Connections livestreamed Tuesdays at 7 PM: September 22, October 13 and 27.
Pacific High School Student Council took time to recognize and thank our first responders for their service to our community. ๐Ÿ’™

Students signed thank-you cards and prepared a basket of treats, which they delivered to the Pacific Police Department, Pacific Fire Department, and Meramec Ambulance District. Thank you to our first responders for all you do to keep our community safe!

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students pose with police officers in a police department conference room after presenting a container of treats.
Students and firefighters pose together in front of a Pacific Fire Rescue truck, with a student holding a thank-you sign.
Students pose with first responders outside a fire station, with a handwritten thank-you sign displayed in front.
Pacific Intermediate students in Mr. Stahlmanโ€™s American History class took time to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact 25 years later.

Students examined survivor testimonials, primary source artifacts, and historical newspapers to better understand this pivotal moment in history. Some students also brought in personal artifacts to share, including photographs taken on the day of the attacks.

Through this lesson, students connected the recent past to the present while gaining a deeper understanding of history and its lasting impact.

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students gather around a classroom display, with rules emphasizing respect, responsibility, and readiness on the whiteboard.
Robertsville Elementary students and staff came together to honor Patriot Day and remember the events of September 11, 2001. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Students participated in meaningful activities, reflected on the importance of remembering history, and welcomed community heroes who helped make this day of remembrance meaningful.

Thank you to our community heroes for spending time with our students!

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two school staff members in patriotic clothing smile in front of U.S. Marine Corps and American flag decorations.
Student fist-bumps a smiling firefighter outside a school as first responders welcome arriving children.
Large group of elementary students and first responders pose together beneath a Patriot Day display at school.
Students exchange high-fives with police officers and first responders while entering school.
Coleman Elementary honored Patriot Day by inviting first responders to join students for lunch and recess. โค๏ธ

Students enjoyed spending time with our community heroes while building meaningful relationships that help foster trust, familiarity, and a sense of safety. These connections strengthen school and community relationships and help students feel more comfortable communicating with first responders when they need assistance.

Thank you to our first responders for spending time with our students!

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3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Firefighter and young student sit together outdoors, smiling at the camera during a school visit.
Uniformed law enforcement officer smiles beside elementary students eating lunch outdoors at picnic tables.
Five firefighters pose with seven smiling elementary students outside a brick school building.
Firefighter poses outdoors with a smiling student in a blue patriotic shirt near a school playground.
Want to learn more about Prop K? Join MVR-III for Community Q&A Open Houses at Pacific Intermediate. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Community members can tour the school, ask questions, and learn more about Prop K projects and priorities.

Open Houses will be held at 7:00pm on September 21, October 12, and October 26.

Prop K for Kids is a zero tax rate increase bond proposal that will be on the November 3, 2026, ballot.

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Prop K for Kids community Q&A open houses on September 21, October 12, and October 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Pacific Intermediate.
Nike Elementary 4th graders turned place value practice into an interactive learning experience! ๐Ÿ“š

Students in Ms. Willmenoโ€™s class moved around the room, using task cards to solve problems and answer questions at each station. This hands-on activity gave students an engaging way to strengthen their math skills while keeping everyone moving, thinking, and learning.

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4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A student uses a pencil and classroom supply cart while completing a place-value task card activity.
Students complete place-value task cards on clipboards beside a classroom display showing voice-level expectations.