Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is now offering new part-time tuition options! 🎉

Tuition program options include:

🌟 5 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm

🌟 5 half-days: 8:15am-11:15am, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 3 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 2 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Part-time tuition options depend on classroom availability and staffing considerations. Tuition is calculated based on the selected schedule and is not adjusted for absences.

For more information, please email kbibb@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1464.

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about 11 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Doris Hoffman ELC is now offering part-time preschool programs information.
During Kindness Week, Coleman Elementary’s Character Council decorated clothespins with positive messages and clipped them onto classmates’ backpacks throughout the week. 💜

When students discover a clothespin, they are encouraged to pass it along to someone new and continue spreading positivity across our school community!

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1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Group of students holding clothespins with kind messages on them.

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is proud to highlight our 2025-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉

Today, we recognize our elementary team members from Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, Robertsville Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary who create welcoming environments for students each day.

Coleman Elementary:
⭐️ Amanda Peirick, Kindergarten Teacher
⭐️ Cherie Bowman, Lead Custodian

Nike Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Gann, 2nd Grade Teacher
⭐️ Shanna Raeker, School Counselor

Robertsville Elementary:
⭐️ Amber Bartel, 1st Grade Teacher
⭐️ Michelle Miller, Kitchen Lead

Zitzman Elementary:
⭐️ Allison Franzen, Music Teacher
⭐️ McKenna Ounaian, School Nurse

Please join us in congratulating these staff members for their daily commitment to our students and school communities!

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1 day ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Coleman Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Nike Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Robertsville Elementary with portraits and titles.
2026 Teacher & Support Staff Recognition for Zitzman Elementary with portraits and titles.
3rd grade students at Coleman Elementary recently wrapped up their “Stormy Skies” unit with an engaging lesson on natural hazards and engineering! 🌪️

Using limited materials, students designed and built two different structures to protect their paper houses from strong winds. Through creativity and collaboration, they tested their ideas and refined their designs to create successful models.

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2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two young students making a paper house smiling.
Two young students making a paper house together.
Families can still register incoming kindergarteners for the 2026-27 school year! 🎉

Children who turn five on or before August 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll. Registering early helps families receive timely information about screenings, school events, orientations, and important next steps.

How to get started:

➡️ Families new to MVR-III should contact the office of their assigned school Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. School staff will share guidance and a registration link to begin the enrollment process.

➡️ Families with students already attending MVR-III will complete kindergarten registration through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

➡️ Families whose children are not enrolled in MVR-III prekindergarten will need to schedule a kindergarten screening. To sign up for a kindergarten screening time, complete the online screening form: https://bit.ly/MVR3KDG

Learn more about kindergarten registration on our website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251
3 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for the 2026-27 School Year!

Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is now offering new part-time tuition options! 🎉

Tuition program options include:

🌟 5 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm

🌟 5 half-days: 8:15am-11:15am, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 3 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🌟 2 full days: 8:15am-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, available only at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Part-time tuition options depend on classroom availability and staffing considerations. Tuition is calculated based on the selected schedule and is not adjusted for absences.

For more information, please email kbibb@mvr3.k12.mo.us or call 636-271-1464.

#MVNation

5 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Colorful flyer announcing Doris Hoffman ELC part-time preschool options for ages 3–5, starting summer 2026, with schedule details and contact info.
Yesterday was our 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly. So many students were celebrated for demonstrating the Core Values, I-ready accolades, Improvement, and participating in our Student Jobs Program. Congratulations Warriors!
8 days ago, Coleman Elementary
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
2nd Trimester Awards
Coleman Elementary celebrated its 2nd annual Kindness Rocks project with creativity and heart. Students read the book “Kindness Rocks,” painted their own rocks, and thoughtfully chose kind words and messages to share with others. 🎨

The refreshed rock garden is now filled with new love and positivity!

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13 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Elementary students group photo in front of Kindness Rock garden.
Students painted rocks with inspirational sayings on them.
Elementary students working on painting rocks.
Elementary students working on painting rocks.
Enrollment is now open for the Summer Discovery Program at MVR-III, a 4-week summer learning experience. ☀️

Summer Discovery will be held Monday through Friday, June 1-30, and is completely FREE. Incoming K-8 students are invited to join a fun-filled month of STEM-based games, exciting field trips, engaging activities, and plenty of fun!

Summer Discovery sites include:
👉 Coleman Elementary
👉 Nike Elementary
👉 Zitzman Elementary
👉 Pacific Intermediate
👉 Riverbend Middle School

Sign up by March 31 to guarantee your student’s spot! Enrollments received after March 31 will be placed on a waiting list.

To learn more about the Summer Discovery Program and complete enrollment, visit our website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/page/summer-discovery

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14 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Summer Discovery announcement with students playing outside.
Preschool students at Coleman Elementary made the most of the fresh snowfall before it had a chance to melt!

During recess, students headed outside with shovels and buckets to scoop, build, and explore together. ❄️

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14 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Student shoveling snow into a blue bucket.
Students shoveling snow into buckets.
Students shoveling snow into buckets.
At Coleman Elementary, small group counseling sessions are using brick-based activities with LEGO materials to support emotional awareness and regulation. 💜

In this lesson, students designed structures to represent an emotion of their choice and shared how their creations reflected those feelings. The activity encouraged thoughtful conversations about emotional regulation, dysregulation, and how emotions can look and feel different for everyone.

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17 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students working on brick-based counseling at a group table.
Coleman Elementary students are starting their mornings with “Peanut Butter, Jelly Time.” 🧠 In Mrs. Canada’s class, students work with a partner each morning to practice math fact fluency. Partners rotate every few weeks, giving students the chance to learn from one another. ❤️ #MVNation
25 days ago, Coleman Elementary
Peanut Butter and Jelly Time
Peanut Butter and Jelly Time
Peanut Butter and Jelly Time
Peanut Butter and Jelly Time
Third grade music students at Coleman Elementary have been building their note-reading skills! 🎼

Students learned about the staff, treble clef, and the note names for lines and spaces. After using familiar phrases like Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE, they worked in groups to create their own sayings to help remember the order of the notes.

Their creativity led to many fun and memorable ideas! 💜

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about 1 month ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Students building music note-reading skills.
Students building music note-reading skills.
Students building music note-reading skills.
Save the Date!
about 1 month ago, Coleman Elementary
Movie Night
Coleman's Character Council is hosting a winter gear drive for the Agape house. Please send in items with your favorite Warrior or drop off at the main office.
about 1 month ago, Coleman Elementary
Character Council
Students in Ms. Jones' Kindergarten class have started the science unit: Properties of Matter! Focusing on the property of color. Students used their sense of sight to investigate and find certain colors in a magazine. The classroom was full of smiles, laughter, and curiosity!
about 2 months ago, Coleman Elementary
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter
When it's too warm to build a real snowman, you have to draw one instead. Yesterday, 2nd graders in art were busy finishing their snowman drawings. Students used oil pastels to blend and created shadows to give the illusion of three-dimension. Finishing touches included decorating their snowman to make them unique. ⛄️
about 2 months ago, Coleman Elementary
2nd Grade Art
2nd Grade Art
2nd Grade Art
2nd Grade Art
2nd Grade Art
Difference Makers: This week our Difference Makers are Zoey and Mazey. These girls were both walking down the hallway in a respectful and responsible way. Without knowing it, they were good leaders to another class of younger students who happened to pass by. Great Job Warriors! 💜🤍
about 2 months ago, Coleman Elementary
Difference Makers
Best way to start the day is with a good stretch. Coleman Poms had a great first day this morning. Students practiced a basketball cheer and learned a portion of their dance. Great job Coleman Poms! 💜🤍
about 2 months ago, Coleman Elementary
Coleman Poms
Coleman Poms
Coleman Poms
Coleman Poms
Coleman Poms
Two of our Coleman Warriors wanted to help those in need and give back to the community. Before Christmas, Micah and Hayden donated food to fill the Coleman Food Pantry. Thank you for being Difference Makers in the community. 💜🤍
about 2 months ago, Coleman Elementary
Difference Makers
Difference Makers
Difference Makers