Congratulations to Kellie Cowsert, Paraprofessional at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, for receiving the MVR-III Pillar Award for Community. 🎉

Kellie has played an instrumental role in creating meaningful opportunities for families to connect and engage, including helping launch the Early Learning Center’s first-ever PTO and coordinating events such as the Homecoming Parade, Trunk or Treat, and the Sweetheart Dance. Her commitment to fostering school spirit, supporting students and staff, and serving the broader community has made a lasting impact across the district.

From organizing family engagement activities to volunteering on the Citizen Committee for Prop S and helping ensure student safety each day, Kellie consistently brings people together and strengthens the sense of belonging that defines our schools.

Congratulations, Kellie! 💜

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about 14 hours ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Staff member holds an award while standing between purple balloon arches behind illuminated MVR-3 letters at a recognition event.
Happy Independence Day! No School Friday, July 3rd!
about 17 hours ago, Nicole Gipperich
No School Friday, July 3rd!
All children 3-5 years old in the MVR-III School District are eligible to be screened once a school year. Children are screened in the areas of communications, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, personal-social, hearing and vision. The screenings can provide valuable information on growth and development as well as early detection of potential problems which may prevent later difficulties in school. You do not need to be enrolled in P.A.T. to have your child screened. The screenings take place at the Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center and are FREE!
1 day ago, Nicole Gipperich
Dial-4 Screening dates
Parents as Teachers Summer Newsletter.
1 day ago, Nicole Gipperich
Parents as Teachers Summer Newsletter
Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center is officially back on our home turf. After saying a sweet goodbye to the “Big Kid” playground at Zitzman, our students couldn't wait to jump, run, and play on our beautifully renovated playground—complete with brand-new, updated soft flooring!

We are so excited for endless days of safe, fun outdoor adventures.

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2 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two teachers and several children splash and play in a shallow inflatable pool outdoors on a sunny day.
Young child smiles while sliding down a bright blue playground slide, barefoot and wet from water play.

Good morning! Please take a moment to read this week's edition of Hoffman Highlights.

5 days ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
Water Play Tomorrow!
9 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!
🌟 The latest edition of the Doris Hoffman Family Newsletter is here! 🌟

We have another exciting week ahead at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center filled with learning, laughter, and fun for our Little Indians. Be sure to check out this week's newsletter for important reminders, upcoming events, classroom highlights, and information to help your family stay connected.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn, lead, and care alongside your children each day. ❤️

📖 Read this week's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/dept2

#DorisHoffmanELC #FamilyPartnership
12 days ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
Happy Father's Day to all of our DHELC dad's!
13 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Juneteenth! No School !
15 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Happy Juneteenth! No School!
Water Play Tomorrow!
16 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!
🌟 The latest edition of the Doris Hoffman Family Newsletter is here! 🌟

We have another exciting week ahead at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center filled with learning, laughter, and fun for our Little Indians. Be sure to check out this week's newsletter for important reminders, upcoming events, classroom highlights, and information to help your family stay connected.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn, lead, and care alongside your children each day. ❤️

📖 Read this week's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/ncw5t

#DorisHoffmanELC #FamilyPartnership
19 days ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
After 28 years of service, we are celebrating the retirement of Robin Lavender-Mach, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. 🤗

Robin's commitment to helping children reach important developmental milestones has left a lasting legacy within the school community.

Please join us in congratulating Robin on her retirement and wishing her the very best in this next chapter.

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19 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
2026 Retiree, Robin Lavender-Mach, 28 years of service.
There was no shortage of smiles during Water Day at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. Students stayed cool while enjoying the splash pad, exploring water tables, and sharing a special popsicle treat before heading back inside. 💜

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19 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Young students playing in water outdoors.
Young students playing in water outdoors.
Young students playing in water outdoors.
Students at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center have been making the most of their outdoor playtime while their playground is under construction. 💜

Thanks to Zitzman Elementary, students had the opportunity to enjoy the Purple Playground! Students had a wonderful time staying active with gross motor activities and outdoor play.

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21 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Staff member helping a student down a purple slide.
Students playing in a school gym.
Students playing on an outdoor playground.
An outdoor playground with a large fish slide.
Community is built on connections at DHELC!
22 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Community is built on connections at DHELC.
Looking for a career where you can have a positive impact on students and schools?

MVR-III has openings for School Age Childcare (S.A.C.C.) assistants, daytime custodians, part-time evening custodians, and an instructional technology integration specialist. 🤗

Join the MVR-III family today by applying at bit.ly/JOINMVR3.

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23 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
We're hiring multiple positions listed with MVR-III logo.
Waterplay Tomorrow!!!
23 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!

☀️ Happy Monday, Doris Hoffman Summer School Families! ☀️
We have officially wrapped up our first week of Summer School and are headed right into week 2! Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and partnership as we worked through first-day routines with arrival and dismissal and all the excitement that comes with starting our summer programing.
📢 Our Week 2 Hoffman Highlights Newsletter is now available and includes important reminders, communication tools, and other helpful information.
🔗 Please take a few minutes to review this week's newsletter:
https://app.smore.com/n/wkpb3
Thank you for sharing your children with us this summer. We look forward to another week filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and sunshine! ☀️💜

25 days ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
Reminder: Free summer meals start Monday! 🤗

All community children ages 18 and under, as well as students attending summer school and SACC, are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. Meals must be eaten on-site.

Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, Zitzman Elementary, and Pacific High School will serve meals Monday through Friday from June 1 through August 7. (These locations will be closed June 19 and July 1-3).

➡️ Breakfast: 7:00 to 7:30am at Pacific High School

➡️ Breakfast: 8:00 to 8:30am at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary

➡️ Lunch: 11:30am to 12:00pm at Pacific High School

➡️ Lunch: 12:00 to 12:30pm at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, Coleman Elementary, Nike Elementary, and Zitzman Elementary

Pacific Intermediate and Riverbend Middle School will serve meals Monday through Friday, June 1-30. (These locations will be closed June 19).

➡️ Breakfast: 7:00 to 7:30am
➡️ Lunch: 11:30am to 12:00pm

We look forward to seeing our students and community members starting tomorrow! ☀️

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about 1 month ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Free Summer Meals Begin June 1