Did You Know?
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring vital facility improvements to ALL schools, including:
🏫 Maximizing Resources – All current schools will remain open
🌱 Future-Ready Design – The new middle school will be built for energy efficiency
🛡️ Enhancing Safety – Adding a 2nd storm-safe shelter protects students and MVR-III citizens
🗳️ Vote on April 8th! This is a no tax increase investment in our schools and students. #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
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!
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!
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
Today, we held our 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly. Congratulations to the awards winners. We are so proud of you and all of our students at Coleman Elementary.
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
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
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
Next week is Read Across America Week! So many fun things planned.
Registration for the Meramec Valley R-III School District Summer Discovery program begins next Monday, March 3. Available to all incoming K-8 students, it includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 2-27. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will end March 31, so mark your calendars to guarantee your spot for fun and learning. Visit bit.ly/mvr3summer for more information.
Fuel your weekend AND support local students! Don't miss out on the Pacific Eagles Barbeque (707 W. Congress) this Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 AM - 3 PM (or until sold out). All proceeds benefit the MVR-III school lunch program! #MVNation
Sign up today for the FREE 2nd Annual "Together We Grow" Family Resource Event hosted by MVR-III at Riverbend Middle School from 5:30 - 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 6. Gain insight with workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, preventing drug & alcohol use, teaching safe Internet use, and more. Free childcare, dinner, door prizes, & resources provided with signup at bit.ly/MVR3FRN. Questions? Contact Mr. Josh Grodie at jgrodie@mvr3.k12.mo.us or 636-271-1459. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Mrs. Fingers’ Coleman Elementary Preschoolers have been learning about animals & used their knowledge to complete tasks during center time. These learning activities included building shelters for their animals and taking care of them at the vet clinic! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
In celebration of Kindness Week, students and staff were challenged to collect boxes of cereal to be donated to local food pantries. Our school collected 270 boxes. These were donated to St. Vincent DePaul and the Agape House in Pacific. Congratulations Coleman Warriors!!
Students at Coleman Elementary celebrated the 100th Day of School on Tuesday. Many dressed up like they were 100 years old and classes celebrated by doing 100 Day activities. Congratulations Warriors, on 100 Days of Learning and Fun! -Photos courtesy of staff and Social Media students
