Pacific High School

After helping the Pacific High School speech team to an 18th consecutive Four Rivers Conference title, students Maleah Gerdes, Ella Babb, Mira Carroll, and Kylee Myers represented their school with pride this past weekend at the Missouri State Speech Competition at Missouri State University. All four students delivered impressive performances in their respective categories, demonstrating hard work, talent, and dedication. A special congratulations goes to Maleah Gerdes and Ella Babb, who advanced to the final round in Duo Interpretation and secured 7th place in the state. PHS and #MVNation are proud of these outstanding students and celebrate their accomplishments at the state level.

Mark your calendars! 🎓 The Pacific High School Class of 2025 will celebrate their graduation on Sunday, May 18th at 6 PM in the PHS Stadium. Can't make it in person? Catch the livestream on the MVR-III YouTube channel: bit.ly/MVR3YT. #MVNation

MVR-III staff and students enjoyed the 8th Annual Special Education Field Day this morning. Established for special needs students across the district, the 2025 edition was coordinated by co-chairs Cathy Bearden, Stacy Kloeppel, Allison Daves, Jordan Garlik, and Kassie Nowak. This inclusive event is a community effort made possible through the hard work and assistance of our staff, high school students, and sponsors. Special thanks to Pacific Indians Sports Club, Franklin County United Way, R. H. Bruns Vault & Monument, Show-Me Acro, Haue Valley, Pacific Athletic Department, PHS Student Council, PHS JAG, PHS JROTC, PHS Concessions, Amanda Hollingsworth, Bank of Washington, Jasper Builders, Radio Comm Co., and Anonymous! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Classes in MVR-III resume tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. It's also Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's give a HUGE thank you to our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students & provide a positive start (and end) to their day. Your dedication is much appreciated! #MVNation

Coleman Elementary Kindergarten & 1st grade students had a special guest reader this week. Brooke Mizner, former Coleman student & current PHS Junior, came to read her award-winning story, "Mr. Prickles and Whiskers: An Unlikely Friendship." Brooke attends Four Rivers and is enrolled in the Education Rising Program, where she is currently studying to be a school teacher. The story that she wrote and illustrated was entered into the Ed-Rising State Competition in March, and she won first place. This summer, Brooke will travel to Florida, where her book will compete at the National Level. Congratulations Brooke on your great success. You should be very proud, and #MVNation is proud of you! #GrowingTogether

MVR-III is celebrating National Assistant Principals Week with immense gratitude for our dedicated APs! Mrs. Christine Pruett (Zitzman Elementary), Mrs. Alison McAtee (Pacific Intermediate), Mr. Ken Grodie (Riverbend Middle), and Mr. Andy Herbst & Mr. Jeff Hermann (Pacific High), your hard work shapes the positive learning environments of #MVNation. Thank you for your leadership and commitment! #GrowingTogether

📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will allow MVR-III to build a net zero ready school, lowering energy costs and serving as an educational tool to teach students about sustainability practices, all while potentially saving money on utility bills to be allocated to other facilities across the district: 🧱Like the 2021 Zitzman addition, the new middle school would be built with ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) walls that provide superior energy efficiency and increased strength & durability. ⬇️The Zitzman addition is using 39% less energy per square foot than the national average for K-12 school buildings. ⚡Energy usage at ZE is 34% less than the previous structure, which is a direct energy cost savings to MVR-III! 🗳️ Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools. Remember to Vote Tomorrow! #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

#MVNation, currently at a Missouri community college and ready to take the next step? The rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship can help - awards up to $12,000/yr for students transferring to a 4-year university & renewable for up to 5 years! Find out more & see if you're eligible: bit.ly/MVR3CCTS #GrowingTogether

📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring exciting improvements for our students, including: 🏫 A New Middle School – A brand-new 7th-8th grade school will be built on the Pacific High School campus 🔄 Reimagined Learning Spaces – Students in grades 5 & 6 students will move to the current Riverbend School 🚀 Maximizing Usage of District Facilities – New learning space for Alternative Program students and additional office/storage space at Pacific Intermediate 🗳️ Vote on April 8th (or now with No Excuse Absentee Voting). Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

📢Did You Know? Voting for the April 8th Election is Happening Now! "No Excuse Absentee Voting" can only be done in person at the County Clerk/Election Authority's Office. 🗳️You don't have to wait until Election Day to cast your vote! Here's what you need to know: **What:** Early Voting for the April 8th Election. **Where:** Franklin County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 400 E. Locust Rm 201 in Union. Jefferson County: M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 729 Maple St., Hillsboro. St. Louis County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 9am-1pm at 300 Clarkson Rod., Ellisville or 1010 Meramec Station Rd, Ballwin for West St. Louis County voters **Why:** Avoid long lines, possible flooding delays, and vote at your convenience! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

Registration is now open for Pacific High School 2025 Summer Sports Camps. All camps are held on the PHS campus and are $35 per attendee, per camp. View options at bit.ly/PHScamps or visit pacificsportscamps.com to register. Complete your registration by May 15 to secure a free camp T-shirt! Mark your calendars for 25-26 Athletic Teams Registration, which will open July 1. #MVNation

Congratulations to each of these exceptional scholars on their acceptance into the Early College Program at St. Louis Community College! This program provides them with the fantastic opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits every year they are enrolled. We are incredibly proud of all of you and excited to see what the future holds! #IndianPride #MVNation

🚍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

The 3rd Annual Pacific Girls Basketball 4-Man Scramble fundraiser is April 27 at Sullivan Golf Course. Enjoy a day at the course while supporting PHS athletics! All proceeds go to the Lady Indians basketball program. Contact Melanie Missey or Cody Kelley to register. #MVNation

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