Today is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. We value our excellent staff for helping students find their voices, & we can't say thank you enough! #SLPDay #MVNation
Any #SLP2be can find out more about joining our team at bit.ly/MVR3HR.
The Scenic Regional Library semi-annual book sale is this Thursday through Saturday, where you can find your next book, movie, or audio purchase. Visit scenicregional.org for more info. #MVNation
Three-sport athlete Molly Prichard (softball, basketball, track & field) was named the 2023 STL Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Pacific High School. She has earned academic all-state & all-conference honors along with 11 varsity letters across her four-year career. Molly will continue academics & athletics at State Fair CC next fall. Congratulations! #MVNation
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Pacific High School for this Visual Arts Show edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in learning from our students, then head to bit.ly/PHSART to view the digital show & vote on your favorite student work! https://youtu.be/aVwcxdCHams #MVNation
Sixth grade students in the Pacific Intermediate JAG Club chose, assembled, and put lots of love into foster care kits for Franklin County Foster Closet. Group members picked items to provide a positive distraction for children in a tough situation. #MVImpact #MVNation
Hiring for the 23-24 school year is in full swing. MVR-III has openings for several certified positions: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teachers, Middle School Counselors, Library Media, & Science, and High School Journalism, Music, Social Studies, & Spanish. Learn more about #MVNation through our YouTube channel bit.ly/MVR3YT, & visit bit.ly/MVR3HR to apply today!
Spots are still available for your young learners at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center next school year. Visit bit.ly/MVR3ELC & click WAITLIST to begin the process! #MVNation
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
