In pursuant to Missouri Senate Bill 638, Section 161.1050, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has established the “Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative.” September 16, 2019 Meramec Valley R-III teachers and staff completed Trauma Informed Schools Training. The training was presented by South Central Regional Professional Development... READ MORE >

2019 HOMECOMING EVENTS There’s No Place Like HOMEcoming Theme: Wizard of Oz Parade: September 21st Line-Up @ 9am at Pacific Intermediate Parade starts @ 10am Spirit Week: September 23rd-27th Monday: No Place like Home (purple and white) Tuesday: Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My Wednesday: Which Witch is Which? (twin day) Thursday: Follow the Yellow... READ MORE >

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION: Bus Routes 2019-2020 Tips for a Safe Ride: School buses are the safest way for students to travel, but children also need to do their part to stay alert and aware of their surroundings to prevent injury. National Safety Council urges parents to teach their children the following safety rules for getting on and off the bus, and for... READ MORE >

Nike Elementary recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in October 1, 2018. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and... READ MORE >

Nike Elementary is a rural school located in Catawissa, Missouri in Franklin County. The school was built in 1990 and was formerly a missile base for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. The community that Nike serves is that of rural blue-collar workers and farmers. The community has seen a consistent decline in population due to the lack of trade jobs... READ MORE >