PHS athletics have entered post-season play. Golf is sending qualifier Beau Anderson to State on Monday! Districts start tomorrow for Track, Monday for Girls Soccer, & Wednesday for Baseball. Here’s the full schedule:
*SAT 5/13, 10 AM - Track Districts at Washington HS
*MON 5/15, 8 AM - State Qualifier Beau Anderson at Sedalia
*MON 5/15, 5 PM - Districts at Rockwood Summit v. Ursuline
*WED 5/17, 1 PM - Districts at Washington HS v Jeff City
Good luck to all our student-athletes! #MVNation
Bonds are for Building - One of the final building projects made possible by passage of the Prop 1 bond issue has nearly been completed. Students and staff are now able to utilize the Library Media Center space provided by renovations to the old Zitzman Elementary gym. #MVNation
MVR-III salutes our wonderful school nurses today and every day. Thank you for the care & compassion you provide to the students, staff, & community of #MVNation! #SchoolNurseDay
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Pacific Intermediate for this Girls On The Run edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in learning from our students! #MVNation
https://youtu.be/kF_qEd37Jak
Coleman Elementary fourth-graders recently celebrated Idiom Day. After learning about the use of this figurative language, students created costumes and dressed up to see if others could guess which idiom was represented. Our students? Smart Cookies! https://youtu.be/EbSXurp_nYo #MVNation
Nike Elementary first graders recently experienced a week at Camp Comprehension, filled with camping-themed stations & book readings. Students worked on comprehension activities that mark good readers, such as asking questions while reading, retelling the story, visualizing what is happening, making connections, and talking about how characters might feel. #MVNation
ImpactLife! Support the Blood Drive being held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Zitzman Elementary School from 2 PM - 6 PM. Please call 1-800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org/group, grp # 11060 to schedule an appointment. #MVNation
Between preparing delicious food, following strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, & offering service with a smile, MVR-III nutrition professionals have lots on their plate! Help us celebrate their hard work & commitment on School Lunch Hero Day! #MVNation
Dozens of Pacific High School students attended the Four Rivers Career Center Awards Ceremonies over the past week. Students were recognized for completing programs like Auto Tech, Building Trades, CAPS, Collision, Graphics, Health Occupations, IT, Machine Tool, Teaching Careers, and Welding. CTE certifications and Perfect Attendance awards were presented, with some students even earning items like tool bags and welding helmets to help begin their careers. PHS student Mason Lucas was selected to speak about what the FRCC program meant to him. Great job to all, and good luck in your futures! #MVNation
Pacific Intermediate fifth-grade student Daisy Fearn earned the title of Co-Champion this past weekend at the Regional Spelling Bee, hosted by East Central College. Daisy, representing MVR-III as our middle school champ, competed against 25 other spellers. After more than 3 hours (ending with a 45-minute one-on-one showdown against an 8th grader), she was recognized as co-champion. This result was the first tie in ECC Regional Spelling Bee history. Daisy brought home a trophy, medal, tee-shirt, & champions cup. Way to go, Daisy! #MVNation
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Pacific High School for this Teacher Careers edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in learning from our students! #MVNation
https://youtu.be/G2TgRR2B-DA
Looking to continue your education? Join St. Louis Community College reps at Scenic Regional Library this Thursday, May 4, whether you’re a high school senior or an adult of any age. Outreach providers explain and explore STLCC's traditional and non-traditional career pathways, grant/scholarship funded programs, industry partnership opportunities, and GED/HiSet information. #MVNation
Today begins Meramec Valley R-III Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. Please join us in thanking everyone in #MVNation for working all year to do what’s best for kids! #DifferenceMakers #ThankATeacher
Several PHS student-athletes recently signed to pursue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. MVR-III congratulates the following:
Hannah Duggan - Softball, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Carrison Tesar - Volleyball, Hannibal-LaGrange University
Annie Tomlinson - Volleyball, Stephens College
Best of luck to you all! #MVNation
The Pacific Eagles Aerie #3842 holds an annual spring BBQ to support the Meramec Valley R-III School District meal program. B&H Market assisted by donating the meat for the BBQ. Funds donated assist families who apply for meal assistance but don’t qualify for the free and reduced meal program. Dan McClain and Jerry Eversmeyer presented the check to Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn at the April Board of Education meeting. Once again, #MVNation goes above and beyond!
PHS Cheerleading was recently recognized by the MVR-III Board of Education for placing 1st at State for Time-Out Cheer, 2nd at State for Game Day, 2nd at Regionals for Overall Performance, & 7th at Nationals in Small-Intermediate Non-Tumbling. The team is coached by Casey Cowsert & Alicia Clayton. Congrats! #MVNation
Seniors in the MVR-III Odyssey program recently met with former teacher Mrs. Debbie Hunkins & current teacher Mr. Kyle Walz to open their Time Boxes, containing mementos stashed away during the elementary & middle school years of their journey through the program. Memories! #MVNation
Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, and Meramec Valley R-III recognizes the administrative support staff throughout the district for their hard work & dedication to #MVNation. Thank you for all you do!
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Riverbend Middle School for this Student Skills Day edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in learning from our students! #MVNation https://youtu.be/fSwExU8abVM
Good sleep habits are essential for academic success. You can encourage better sleep for your student with these tips: keep a routine, set a bedtime to provide at least 8 hours of sleep nightly, & remove electronic devices from the bedroom. Sleep = Success! #MVNation
