Professional Training Day—It’s going to be a great day for learning.

Reminder- No School on Monday, Sept. 16th.

MVR-III students & staff paid tribute to local heroes this week in remembrance of 9-11. Thank you for your service. #MVNation

Governor Parson has issued a proclamation declaring this week "Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week". This week is to recognize that involvement in a child's education is a major factor in determining success in school, regardless of the socio-economic status, race, or ethnic background of the family, or the education level of the parents. Great ways to get involved in your child's education is through Parents as Teachers program, joining a PTO, Band Boosters, volunteering to be a Watch DOG Dad, and attending parent conferences. #MVNation

We are hiring- Monday through Friday hours working with kids. Positions for high school students available. Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/mvr3/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff. Join #MVNation!

Pop Up Purple Store is now open. Get your purple shirt to wear for Purple Fridays. #MVNation https://store.kickprint.com/MVR3

Pacific High School offers Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). The program teaches character, achievement, service to others, wellness, and leadership. JROTC members keep busy presenting colors at PHS games, leading parades, collecting toys for tots & more. #MVNation

Be on the lookout for a Pop Up Purple Store. Many citizens are looking for purple apparel with our official logo. An online store will be posted on the MVR-III District website very soon. Proceeds from the store will support the MVR-III School District. #MVNation

Students celebrate after completing a unit of study on the Preamble. The Preamble is the opening statement to the U.S. Constitution. The Preamble explains the reasons why the inventors of the Constitution made our government a republic. Learning is fun! #MVNation

Early Learning students participating in Purple Fridays!! Good luck to our PHS Football Team and our PHS Band Students as they prepare for their first home event of the season. Let's Go Indians!! #MVNation

Tomorrow is Purple Friday!! Join us in supporting MVR-III students each Friday. Our first home football game and band presentation is Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

Pacific Intermediate students use collaboration & communication skills to understand new terminology in their Science course. Collaboration & Communication are two of MVR-III eight pillars of success. #MVNation

Coleman Elementary held their annual Bus Bootcamp with students this week. Bootcamp allows Bus Drivers & teachers to review bus expectations & bus safety with students. National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 21-25, 2019. #MVNation

Riverbend Middle School offers Ukulele as a new elective course this year. Core concepts for the class include reading music, ukulele terminology, chord inversions, string techniques, and learning to perform in front of an audience. #MVNation

MVR-III School District is closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. School will be in session on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

PHS Cybersecurity students interested in a career in the growing field interviewed Debbie Haley; Director of Technology. Haley reviewed the district's Acceptable Use Policy. Later, students provided feedback on the policy that will be shared with policy committee members. Students in the Cybersecurity course establish code of conduct while learning to defend data in today's complex cyberworld. MVR-III offers several Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses engaging students in hands-on activities, projects, and real-world challenges. Find out more on PLTW at https://www.pltw.org/our-programs or contact your school's counselor.

Citizenship is one of MVR-III's eight pillars of success. 3rd Grade Truman Ambassadors exhibit this by greeting their peers with a smile & a handshake. Ambassadors also cover jobs throughout the day from collecting lunch bags, delivering mail to being buddies & giving tours to new students. Help MVR-III instill citizenship at home & in the community. #MVNation

Update---Indian Nation Spirit Wear store will remain open until September 4th. Each Friday, Meramec Valley R-III students and staff wear purple to show pride in their schools. We invite citizens of Pacific, Gray Summit, Robertsville, Catawissa, and Villa Ridge communities to join us on Purple Fridays. Add a picture of your business, staff, or family joining us for Purple Fridays. Indian Nation Spirit Wear is available at the following link: https://pi2019.wswebstore.com/store.

Riverbend Middle School offers Project Lead the Way courses to 7th & 8th grade students. Mrs. Knickmeyer's Flight & Space students created & launched hot air balloons. Students analyzed data from tests to determine similarities & differences to identify best design. #MVNATION

Saving Fred- Students in Mrs. Miriani's third grade class learned to synergize & collaborate with others in a team approach to save a gummy worm during an experiment. Developing positive social skills is an important tool for student success. #MVNation

Mrs. Bielick's grade 5 Science classes tested a hypothesis using if & then statements.How does increasing the slope of a ramp effect how far the marble will travel? Experiments provide students of all ages the opportunity to engage in exciting hands on learning. #MVNation

Aug. 28th Late Start Reminder--- Beginning with the current school year, we will be replacing early release days with two 30 minute last start days each month. These late start days will be the second & fourth Wednesday of each month, starting with Wednesday, Aug. 28th. Buses will run 30 minutes later than their current scheduled time. The school day will end at the regular scheduled time. School Age Child Care Programs are available for registered students in kdg.-6th grade. See the district academic calendar for a complete list of late start dates for the school year.

Thank you First State Community Bank for recognizing Meramec Valley R-III School District. Be on the lookout for the billboard sign observing MVR-III Top Workplace Award. #MVNation

And Football season is underway as you Indians traveled to St. James tonight. Great job tonight!!!

Another PHS record! Annie Mueller hit 15 HR last season to tie Jess Damico for tops in PHS history. 15 HR in a season also ranks 5th all time in MSHSAA softball records! #onepacific #MVNation

It’s PURPLE Friday!! We’d like to invite citizens in the community to join our students and staff every Friday in displaying our PURPLE pride. Be on the lookout for community members displaying their PURPLE pride. #MVNation

PHS Chemistry students give our MVR3 Maintenance Staff a big thumbs up for all their hard work on our new science labs.

Are you looking for a way to show off you purple pride? Check out the Indian Nation online store to purchase your new spirit wear. We invite all citizens to join our students and staff in wearing purple each Friday to display school spirit in the community. The store is open until Aug. 30th. Product ordered may be picked up after September 13th at Pacific High School. https://pi2019.wswebstore.com/store

Golf Tournament to Benefit Backpack Food Programs for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Meramec Lakes Golf Club. Four person team at $100 per player. For more information contact Linda Stettes 314-795-9415 #MVNation

​Riverbend Middle School Open House Tuesday, August 20 from 6-7 p.m. Dr. Arbeitman and Dr. Joller invite all families of students in grades 7 & 8 to attend the school Open House event. Parents will have the opportunity to meet staff, complete any outstanding admissions paperwork, and tour the school. Connecting home and school makes us a great community for learners. Help us make it a great year! #MVNation

Use the free Meramec Valley R-III mobile app for easy access to lunch menus. Eligible students can receive free or reduced meal prices. Contact your student’s school for an application for meal assistance or download the form from our Meramec Valley R-III mobile app. Assistance is based on the National School Lunch Program guidelines. A special thanks to the Pacific Eagles for filling the gap when families need assistance. #MVNation

Safety First.. A new year brings changes to routes & ridership. School buses may run slow the first few days of school as students are learning where and when to board the appropriate bus. Your understanding is appreciated as our bus drivers take a little extra time to establish bus routines. Our Transportation Dept. will be monitoring and adjusting capacity, routes, and times as needed over the next few weeks. Your patience is appreciated as our focus is on getting students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner. As always, we encourage citizens to watch for buses and be sure to stop while they are loading and unloading students.

Tomorrow is the BIG day!! Send us your Back to School photo. Submit a photo in the comment section of Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. (Please-1 photo per person) Don't forget to add our hashtag...#MVnation

Are you ready for the first day of school? Download the free mobile app for info. on district & school news. Search Meramec Valley R-III in your App Store. #MVnation https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A1a737d9d-4185-4c37-a492-1f89efd4b61a

MVR-3 new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with news from admin, stories, & emergency notifications. Download app for free on both Google Play or Apple App Store. Search Meramec Valley R-III in your App Store. #MVNation

MVR-III District Nurses complete a training at Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Training topics included: first aid, anxiety & depression in children, seizures, medical management, and other hot topics. #MVNation

Serve Our Students was a SUCCESS! A special thanks to the community sponsors & volunteers that donated funds, items, and time. 232 students received backpacks full of supplies, got haircuts, had vision & hearing screenings, and shopped for clothes. THANK YOU!!!! #MVNation

Pacific Eagles donates $500 to the Serve our Students back to school fair scheduled Saturday, August 10th at Pacific High School from 8-12.

Riverbend and PI held their registration events on Aug. 6. Students & parents toured the building reviewed student schedules, and met staff. First day of school is Aug. 15. #MVNation