Congrats to Jennifer Myers, PreK teacher at Doris Hoffman ELC, for earning the MVR-III Critical Thinking Pillar Award! Jennifer's analytical skills & solution-oriented mindset shine as she tackles challenges. She's a pro at finding well-reasoned, effective solutions! #MVNation
Congrats to Kelsey Vancil, MVR-III Creativity Pillar Award winner! Her innovative teaching captivates students & fosters imaginative thinking. From creating crime scenes in Forensics to integrating art into science, she makes learning a vivid, real-world experience! #MVNation
Looking to become an important part of a great team? Visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3 to start your journey with us! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Nike Elementary 2nd grade teacher Amber Gann exemplifies MVR-III's Collaboration Pillar! As 2nd grade chair, ELA curriculum writer, & building mentor, she consistently fosters supportive learning environments. Her teamwork improves student learning in #MVNation! Congrats, Amber!
The MVR-III Communication Pillar Award goes to Robertsville Elem 3rd grade teacher Liz Holtz! Liz is a true advocate, bringing thoughtful insights & great ideas to students & colleagues. Her dedication extends to the United Way committee, showing her deep commitment to #MVNation!
Congrats to Andy Slaughter, recipient of the 2024-25 MVR-III Citizenship Pillar Award. He's a true champion for students, teachers, & public education, shaping policy at state & national levels. His dedication to improving educational opportunities for all is inspiring! #MVNation
PHS Sports Physical Day will be held by Orris Family Chiropractic on June 3, from 2 PM - 6 PM in the PHS Library. The cost for a physical is $25.00. Athletics Registration will open on July 1 at bit.ly/MVR3ATHREG #MVNation
All MVR-III buildings will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. #MVNation
MVR-III Summer Discovery begins Monday, June 2. Parents may access bus routes via the BusRight app. Find download info at bit.ly/MVR3BUS. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 retirees from Meramec Valley R-III School District. We're grateful for their unwavering commitment and the lasting impact they've made on #MVNation. We wish you all the very best in your next chapter!
Enjoy your summer break, #MVNation!
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 22, is the Last Day of School in MVR-III! It is an early release day with secondary dismissal at 12 PM and elementary at 1:10 PM. #MVNation
The Meramec Valley R-III School District proudly celebrates the Pacific High School graduating Class of 2025! We commend your hard work and dedication. Best wishes for your future success! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Pacific High School Graduation is set for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 6 PM in the PHS Stadium. Live stream will be available on the MVR-III YouTube channel at bit.ly/MVR3YT. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Pacific Intermediate's Girls on the Run just finished their season with a 5k on May 10. These girls not only built their confidence and inner strength throughout the season, but they also gave back to the community by creating Blessing Boxes with Zitzman Elementary and uplifted fellow participants with spirit clips on race day. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Don't forget! It's the final Purple Friday tomorrow as our Seniors have their Send-Off walk-throughs! Wear your purple and cheer them on! 💜 #MVNation
The PHS Visual Arts department is currently hosting their Spring Trimester Art Show. Most of the work is physically hung in the gallery at PHS, but all that and much more can be seen in our virtual gallery. Voting is open to anyone until Friday, 5/16. The top 3 artists in each division will be recognized. Visit bit.ly/PHSART to view & vote!
Dr. Schwierjohn visits with Pacific High School seniors for this Class of 2025 edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear our students' memories and favorite teachers from their time in MVR-III. Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/356CDzmv_7M
#GrowingTogether #MVNation
Kaitlin Payne is your 2025 STL Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Pacific High School! Kaitlin excels in volleyball, soccer, and dance, earning 9 varsity letters, team captain in multiple sports, VB team MVP (2024), academic all-state (4x), 1st team all-conference (6x), Beta Club member, student council leader, and so much more! She will continue her academic career at the University of Missouri next fall to pursue a nursing career in pediatric oncology. Congrats, Kaitlin! #MVNation
Robertsville Elementary tribes learned valuable lessons on collaboration & resilience during a recent cup tower challenge! The cross-grade team members stacked 1 cup at a time, emphasizing teamwork & how to bounce back when (inevitably!) towers tumble. #MVNation #GrowingTogether