Coleman Elementary 4th graders recently visited the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis. The interactive experience, “Drums & Dances of Africa," introduced the djembe drum, sounds, movements, & cultural traditions of West Africa. Students & teachers had fun visiting the historic venue, participating in the stage experience, & learning about other cultures. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Storm Shelter at Zitzman Elementary Open to the Public
Thanks to the passage of Prop 1 in 2021, MVR-III was able to build the Zitzman Elementary storm shelter gymnasium. This shelter, built with reinforced concrete and impact-resistant materials, provides protection from tornadoes and winds up to 250 mph. For the safety of our community, the Zitzman storm shelter/gym will be open tonight, Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 PM until the storm passes. Please park in the front lot for entry. More info about the weather forecast can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf. Stay safe and take care tonight!
MVR-III Spring Break has begun! Students are off next week, March 17-21. All offices will be closed during this time. Classes resume on Monday, March 24. Rest, relax, & enjoy, #MVNation!
Did You Know?
📢 Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8 ballot and will provide essential upgrades for ALL MVR-III schools, including:
✅ Enhanced Safety – Upgraded security cameras
✅ Modern Classrooms – Interactive learning panels
✅ Better Learning Environments – Improved sound systems
✅ Up-to-Date Technology – New computers for students
🗳️ Vote on April 8th! #MovingForwardTogether for #MVNation students & schools!
Today #MVNation celebrates our incredible school board members, who work tirelessly to ensure our students have the best possible education. Thank you for your dedication & service as MVR-III continues to make a difference in doing what’s best for kids! #MovingForwardTogether
Date Change: The MVR-III Board Meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12. It was moved from the 3rd Wednesday, which falls on Spring Break this month. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Mark Your Calendar!
🗳️ Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond
Join us for one of our final Prop M Family & Community Roundtables to learn how this No Tax Increase Bond will benefit our students and schools.
📍 Tuesday, March 11, 6-7 PM at Zitzman Elementary Library
📍 Monday, March 24, 6-7 PM at Pacific Intermediate Library (Tours available at Pacific Intermediate!)
🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, April 8
Rescheduled: Coffee w/ Carrie for March has been moved from this coming Tuesday to March 25th. Hope to see you at Little Ireland Coffee then! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Don't forget, MVR-III, we're #MovingForwardTogether. Spring Forward: Set your clocks AHEAD one hour tonight! #MVNation
From eye-catching artwork to top-notch ROTC precision, Pacific High School students showcased their diverse abilities last weekend. Over 400 high school works of art were submitted to the St. Louis Artists' Guild annual Young Artist Showcase. Only about 150 were chosen, and 4 of those were by PHS students. Seniors Brook Liepart, Dria Adams, & Trenton Meier and junior Bryan Stogsdill will have their artwork on display at the gallery (12 Jackson Avenue, Clayton, MO) for the month of March. If you have time, check it out! Also, the PHS Marine Corps JROTC took 1st Place Overall at the 2025 Central Campus Drill Meet in Iowa. Cadets placed 1st in Armed Exhibition, Inspection, & New Cadet, and 2nd in Armed Regulation, Unarmed Regulation, & Color Guard. Well done, #MVNation!
Meramec Valley R-III School District thanks our Maintenance Team for ensuring #MVNation facilities are a great place to work & learn - Happy Maintenance Appreciation Day!
Passage of Proposition M will positively impact every student in the MVR-III School District. This No Tax Increase bond issue will provide funds for a new 7th/8th grade building and provide a better learning space for students in grades 5 & 6. Upon completion of a new middle school, this project would immediately affect over 800 students in grades 5 - 8. However, all future students at grades 4 and below would ultimately benefit from the improved learning spaces provided by Prop M. #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
Area businesses are invited to take part in the Pacific High School Student Job Fair being held at PHS on Thursday, April 24. Please sign up to host a table at bit.ly/PHSJBFR. For more info, contact Nicole Ingersoll at 636-271-1414 or ningersoll@mvr3.k12.mo.us. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Coleman Elementary for this Read Across America edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear how our students are #GrowingTogether during the 2024-25 school year! #MVNation
Watch the video at https://youtu.be/ge9rIWJL75E
MVR-III is offering a 4-week summer learning program for incoming K-8 students. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 2-27. It includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips for students in grades 1-8 (Kindergarten students will have onsite presentations). Visit bit.ly/mvr3summer to register your student and for more information. If you are new to the district, your school office will contact you with next steps on how to set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will end March 31, so sign up today to guarantee your spot for fun and learning! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Proposition M is on the ballot for April 8, 2025. The voter registration deadline for this election is March 12, 2025. Visit bit.ly/MVR3PropM for more info. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Zitzman students recently took time to celebrate their 2nd trimester progress. The day kicked off with an awards assembly, recognizing students chosen by their peers for demonstrating our 4 pillars: respect, responsibility, communication, and citizenship. Teachers also honored students who embodied our district's additional pillars of resilience, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The celebration continued with goal setting, Gus' Pretzels, puzzle fun, and flower creations for our school-wide collaborative art project. It was a fantastic day of recognition and fun! 💜✨ #root&rise #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Reminder: There will be no school for MVR-III students tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 28, 2025), as it is a district professional development day. Our most up-to-date school year calendars can be found on our website at bit.ly/MVR3CAL #MVNation #GrowingTogether
MVR-III Kindergarten Roundup takes place Thursday, March 27. Attendance times are based on student last name: A-L from 5:30-6:15 PM, M-Z from 6:15-7:30 PM. Haven't registered for 2025-26 Kindergarten yet? Visit bit.ly/MVR3REG for next steps! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
This week the PHS Drama students take the stage in one of the most popular Agatha Christie plays: Witness for the Prosecution. Shows begin 7 PM on Thursday, Feb. 27; Friday, Feb. 28, & Saturday, Mar. 1. Tickets may be purchased from a cast or crew member, at the door, or by contacting Kim Fleming (kfleming@mvr3.k12.mo.us or 636-271-1414).
