Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

🚍School Buses Matter! 🚍 📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot to help update our aging bus fleet: ✅ Our buses work hard every day with an average of 100+ miles added daily ✅ Eleven of our 37 buses have over 200,000 miles of service ✅ New buses can cost up to $140,000 each 🏆 MVR-III Transportation has been proudly recognized for 13 years of MO State Highway Patrol Fleet Excellence for Safety. This is a no-tax increase investment to continue providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. 🗳️ Vote on April 8th! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

KSDK News visited Zitzman Elem to interview MVR-III Superintendent Dr. Schwierjohn about our storm shelter, utilized by over 75 residents during the recent severe weather. Visit bit.ly/mvr3news for more info, and watch the KSDK video at bit.ly/mvr3shelter. #MVNation

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

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

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

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

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

Due to the forecast of ice and snow along with the timing of the winter storm, Meramec Valley R-III School District is canceling school for Wednesday, February 12.

MVR-III Building Support Staff & Teacher of the Year recipients at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center & Robertsville Elementary were notified of their honor today. Staff at each building nominate and vote for their peers when deciding this award. Thank you all for doing what’s best for kids! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

MVR-III provides Kindergarten screenings for students kindergarten-eligible in the 2025-26 school year. Screenings are hosted at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center unless noted. Both daytime (8:45 AM - 3 PM) and evening (4:30 - 6:30 PM) slots are available. Daytime dates are March 3, March 24 (at Coleman), April 7 (at Nike), & April 28. Evening dates are March 27 & April 15. Visit bit.ly/MVR3PAT or call 636-271-1464 to schedule your child's screening today! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Be a part of our MVR-III Parents-as-Teachers Group Connection event at Red Cedar Inn Museum and Visitor Center from 11 AM - noon next Saturday, Feb. 8. Visit bit.ly/MVR3PAT or call 636-271-1464 to sign up. #MVNation #GrowingTogether

MVR-III Families - Have a child turning 5 before Aug. 1? Kindergarten Registration will be opening soon. Keep an eye out here for updates, and visit bit.ly/MVR3REG for more info. #MVNation

"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There is no school today in observance of MLK Jr. Day. Have a safe and enjoyable extended weekend, #MVNation!