Meramec Valley R-III School District

The following activities have been postponed for today, Thursday, 4/18 (make-up dates TBD): MS Track at Union JV Track at Sullivan (H) Girls Soccer v. Union (A) Baseball at Sullivan

Last week, Pacific Intermediate students visited Main Event and took part in Play Academy. An accredited STEAM curriculum, Play Academy combines authentic lessons with captivating games that resonate with children. Students explored light refraction using lasers and mirrors. This practical experience allowed them to apply their knowledge in a thrilling game of laser tag. The students further engaged in various arcade games to gain insights into Newton's 1st Law, variables, and probability. #MVNation

Dr. Schwierjohn visits Pacific High School for this edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear from some of our students, and take a look at the recognition PHS artists received during the Four Rivers Conference High School Art Competition hosted at East Central College: Brook Leipart, 'Time' - Best in Show Allison Shouse, 'Perfectly Imperfect' - 1st Place (Painting) Madison Bradley, 'Cat Scratch' - 2nd Place (Drawing) Colton Kossuth, 'Eco Carry' - 2nd Place (Fibers) Alexa Spraul, 'Yarn Cat' - 3rd Place (Fibers) Jonathon Zapolski, 'Bear and Wolf' - 2nd Place (Mixed Media) Riley Desmond, 'Plaster Mask' - 3rd Place (Mixed Media) Lexi Harvey, 'Groovey' - 3rd Place (Design) Milo Orr, 'Squiggles' - Honorable Mention (Design) Our student artists had an outstanding showing! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/_H72bOe5rKM, and see more #MVNation artwork at bit.ly/PHSART!

Pacific High School juniors and seniors experienced the Hiring Fair last week. We thank all the community partners who shared employment opportunities with our students! #MVNation

Haven’t registered your 2024-25 Kindergarten student yet? No problem-let us help! Gather your important documents (birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency) and call MVR-III Central Office at 636-271-1400. We can't wait to welcome new families to #MVNation!

Hiring for the 24-25 school year is well under way. MVR-III has openings for several certified positions, including Pre-K & Elementary Teachers, Special Educators, High School Spanish, Speech Language Pathologist, and more. Visit bit.ly/MVR3HR for info & apply today! #MVNation

Coleman's student employee program has been a great addition this school year. Students apply and are assigned jobs that help them practice and demonstrate our Pillars of Success, and each job represents one of our eight Pillars. Tasks include library aide, event team, reading morning announcements, pre-K and Kindergarten mentors, counselor assistant, social media model, and daily flag duty. #MVNation

Students in the Riverbend Middle School Medical Detectives PLTW course experienced a multi-day lesson focused on conducting patient interviews. Groups rotated through the classroom to interview five different medical patients. The purpose of the interviews was to gather information that could be used to help our "medical experts" determine what illness each patient has, how to treat it, and how to prevent getting the illness in the first place. They would then provide a diagnosis and treatment for a patient based on test results, patient interviews, and medical file information. This is #MVNation developing collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills!

Fourth grade students from across the district competed in the MVR-III Spelling Bee last week. Hosted at the PHS auditorium, competitors representing each building battled through several rounds to determine the champion. Congratulations to our top three finishers: 1st - Gunnar Swebilius (Nike), 2nd - Kyson Whisenhunt (Robertsville), & 3rd - Travis Helms (Coleman)!

Dr. Schwierjohn visits Riverbend Middle School for this edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear from our new 24-25 Pacific High School Student Representatives to the School Board on how they will partner with our students and our district! #MVNation Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/sEoTxZ0Nz3M

MVR-III staff and students prepared for the 2024 solar eclipse and enjoyed an incredible experience! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kTOGVKz3zZw #MVNation #Eclipse2024

MVR-III School Age Child Care (SACC) SUMMER SCHOOL enrollment for June is now open. Enrollment for the Full Day session (July 1 - August 2) begins May 1. Visit bit.ly/MVR3SACC for more info! #MVNation

Enjoy a day at the golf course while supporting Pacific athletics! This 4-Man Scramble tournament is being held April 28 at Sullivan Golf Course, and all proceeds go to the PHS Lady Indians Basketball Program. Contact Melanie Missey or Cody Kelley to register. #MVNation

MVR-III is looking forward to Monday’s Eclipse Extravaganza activities. We have confirmed the solar eclipse glasses purchased by the district for student and staff viewing are safe by the American Astronomical Society (ISO12312 rating). Safe viewing of the eclipse is our top priority.

As we wrap up National Assistant Principals Week, MVR-III honors our building APs: Mrs. Alison McAtee at PI, Mr. Ken Grodie at RMS, and Mr. Andy Herbst & Mr. Jeff Hermann at PHS. Your hard work & commitment to #MVNation are truly appreciated! #APweek24

Sign Up Today for Summer Discovery! Registration by April 22 guarantees your K-8 child will have an amazing time with FREE field trips, STEM projects, attendance prize drawings, and more. Register in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, look for paperwork coming home from your school today, or visit bit.ly/mvr3summer for more info! #MVNation

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MVR-III will be hosting an Eclipse Extravaganza on April 8th, providing a unique opportunity for students and staff to experience and learn about the solar eclipse in a safe & engaging environment. More information at https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/1522656. #MVNationeclipse24

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is offering a 4-week summer learning program that includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips for incoming K-8 students. Register your student using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up or are new to the district, please contact your school office for assistance. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 3-28. Weekly fun activities include free off-site field experiences. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will end April 22, so sign up today to guarantee your spot for fun and learning. Visit bit.ly/mvr3summer for more information.

March is National Kidney Month, and the Pacific Area 1335 Knights of Columbus made a $1,000 donation to the Alexavier’s Kidney Transplant Journey. Alexavier is a Riverbend student that received a new kidney on New Year’s Day 2024. He is getting stronger each day, and the Knights of Columbus gift will assist with medical expenses. #alexavierstrong Pictured from left to right: Bruce Johnson, Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn, Robert Murphy, Cleon Schnieder.