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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14 days 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.

🎨 Mrs. Patterson’s art class was full of creativity today! Students rotated through centers where they worked on collages, drawing, and coloring. These hands-on activities give students the opportunity to explore different materials and techniques while expressing their unique ideas.

Art class is so important for elementary students because it sparks creativity, builds confidence, and strengthens fine motor skills. It also allows students to apply and expand on the skills they’ve been learning throughout the first two semesters—such as following directions, problem-solving, and thinking outside the box. Most importantly, art provides a safe space for self-expression and imagination to shine.

Way to go, artists! We have such talented and creative students here at Nike Elementary! 🖌️✨

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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
15 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for the 2026-27 School Year!
Our Nike Elementary Preschool students had so much fun participating in a directed drawing to create Mat Man! During this activity, our friends practiced listening carefully and following their teacher’s directions step by step. Directed drawings are a wonderful way to strengthen fine motor skills while also building confidence and creativity.

Awesome job, Pre-K! We are so proud of the hard work and focus you showed. Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie are celebrating your great effort! Way to go, little artists! 🎨👏

✨ We still have openings in Preschool at Nike Elementary!
If you’re interested in joining our amazing Pre-K program, the process starts by calling Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center at 636-271-1464. Be sure to mention that you are interested in the Nike Elementary location.

We would love to spend the day with your little ones and can’t wait to hear from you! 💜

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15 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Lunchtime is always a fun and positive part of the day at Nike Elementary! Our amazing cooks, Ms. Bri and Ms. Heather, prepare delicious meals that our students truly enjoy. Whether students bring lunch from home or enjoy a school meal, lunchtime is a great opportunity to catch up with friends, recharge, and refuel their brains for a strong afternoon of learning.

A big thank you to Ms. Bri and Ms. Heather for taking such wonderful care of our students each day and making sure they are fueled, happy, and ready to go!

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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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17 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.
Mrs. Pogue’s first grade class has been diving into the exciting world of astronomy! 🌎✨ Students have been learning all about planets, stars, and the sun, and they’ve been documenting their discoveries in their very own learning journals.

To wrap up the unit, students created their own unique planets using coffee filters—how fun and creative! They were incredibly excited and truly enjoyed exploring this unit. Way to go, first grade scientists! 🚀💫
17 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Mrs. Pogue’s first grade class has been diving into the exciting world of astronomy! 🌎✨ Students have been learning all about planets, stars, and the sun, and they’ve been documenting their discoveries in their very own learning journals.

To wrap up the unit, students created their own unique planets using coffee filters—how fun and creative! They were incredibly excited and truly enjoyed exploring this unit. Way to go, first grade scientists! 🚀💫

17 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Mrs. Pogue’s first grade class has been diving into the exciting world of astronomy! 🌎✨ Students have been learning all about planets, stars, and the sun, and they’ve been documenting their discoveries in their very own learning journals.

To wrap up the unit, students created their own unique planets using coffee filters—how fun and creative! They were incredibly excited and truly enjoyed exploring this unit. Way to go, first grade scientists! 🚀💫
17 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Happy Monday, Scout Families!

We hope you are enjoying the day off. Our staff has been hard at work today during our PD/Conference Day and we are looking forward to welcoming students back tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24!

Reminder — tomorrow is a D Day, so students will have Music and PE. 🎶🏃‍♂️

Also, this time of year the weather can be tricky! Please be sure to check the forecast each morning and send your student with proper outerwear so they can fully enjoy time outside. Tomorrow’s forecast is in the 50s, but the morning will be much chillier. Long sleeves, coats, hats, and gloves are recommended.

Thank you for helping us keep our Scouts warm and ready to learn! 💙
18 days ago, Nike Elementary
This past week, Nike staff was treated to a special morning pick-me-up! ☕ Staff members enjoyed choosing a delicious drink from Little Ireland, and Dr. Schwierjohn personally delivered them around the building.

The yummy drinks were such a fun treat and definitely brought some extra smiles to our day. Thank you, Little Ireland and Dr. Schwierjohn, for taking such great care of our team! 💜
20 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Happy Friday Scout Families!
Use the link below to access the Nike Weekly Scout Report for important dates and activities!
https://app.smore.com/n/zu0mb
21 days ago, Nike Elementary
Nike Elementary students have been soaking up the sunshine this week! ☀️ It’s been so refreshing to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and see so many smiles and hear so much laughter across campus. Sunshine days are definitely our students’ favorite!

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21 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Nike Elementary students have been soaking up the sunshine this week! ☀️ It’s been so refreshing to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and see so many smiles and hear so much laughter across campus. Sunshine days are definitely our students’ favorite!

#NikeElementary #MVNation
21 days ago, Nike Elementary
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🎉 Our 2nd Trimester Celebration was a HUGE hit! This special event celebrates the hard work and success of our students over the past trimester. They got to jump, laugh, and play in two awesome bounce houses! 💪 A huge THANK YOU to Nike families for supporting our fall fundraiser—your generosity makes celebrations like this possible! 🙌✨
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🎉 Our 2nd Trimester Celebration was a HUGE hit! This special event celebrates the hard work and success of our students over the past trimester. They got to jump, laugh, and play in two awesome bounce houses! 💪 A huge THANK YOU to Nike families for supporting our fall fundraiser—your generosity makes celebrations like this possible! 🙌✨
22 days ago, Nike Elementary
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🎉 Our 2nd Trimester Celebration was a HUGE hit! This special event celebrates the hard work and success of our students over the past trimester. They got to jump, laugh, and play in two awesome bounce houses! 💪 A huge THANK YOU to Nike families for supporting our fall fundraiser—your generosity makes celebrations like this possible! 🙌✨
22 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Students and staff at Nike Elementary enjoyed the beautiful weather today! The sunshine was much needed, and many classes even earned extra lunch recess to take full advantage of the fresh air. It’s always so nice to get outside, soak up some sunshine, and burn off that extra energy! ☀️
23 days ago, Nike Elementary
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During Math Time, PreK students in Ms. Katrina’s and Ms. Natalie’s class had fun exploring data in a hands-on way! 🐶🐟 They discussed which animal they would rather have as a pet — a dog or a fish — and then created a bar graph to show their choices. Once the graph was complete, students practiced counting to see which animal was the overall class favorite. It was a great way to combine math, discussion, and counting skills all in one activity! ✨ We currently have preschool openings at Nike Elementary! You can register for this school year or next school year now by calling Doris Hoffman at 636-271-1464. When you call, please let them know you’re interested in the Nike location. Our small class size allow for lots of one-on-one attention. We can’t wait to have your little one join us! 💙 #NikeElementary #MVNation
23 days ago, Nike Elementary
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Ms. Suchland’s kindergarten class starts each morning with a Days of the Week or Months of the Year song to help build important calendar skills. Last week, they mixed it up and tried a fun new Months of the Year line dance by Jack Hartmann!

Students were up, moving, dancing, and singing along—having a blast while learning this important information. We love seeing our kindergarteners so engaged and excited about learning.

Way to go, kindergarten! 🎶🗓️

#NikeElementary #MVNation
24 days ago, Nike Elementary
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