Zitzman Elementary School

The 2024-25 Meramec Valley R-III School District calendar is online at bit.ly/MVR3CAL. Scroll down for the 2025-26 calendar as well! #MVNation

The Bridge Foundation Back-to-School Bash serving MVR-III families will be held SAT, AUG 3, in the PHS Cafe from 9-10:30 AM. This event provides under-resourced MVR-III families with a little extra support before they start school. Visit bit.ly/mvr3news for info. #MVNation

Only 32 days until school starts! Supply lists are now available on the district website under Parent Information (bit.ly/mvr3parent). #MVNation

You can play an important role in a student’s education! Teaching, special education, transportation, support staff members, & more are needed for the 2024-25 school year. Visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3 or call 636-271-1400 for information. #MVNation #MVImpact

Reminder: Weekdays through AUG 2, MVR-III is serving nutritious meals at no charge for all kids 18 & under. Breakfast is 7-7:30 AM (PHS) and 8-8:30 AM (Doris Hoffman ELC, Coleman, Nike, Zitzman). Lunch is 12-12:30 PM at all sites. Meals must be consumed on-site. #MVNation

In observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, all MVR-III schools & offices are closed today. We encourage everyone to reflect on the significance of this celebration of freedom & unity. Summer school classes will resume on Thursday. Enjoy the midweek break! #MVNation

Take a look back as our amazing MVR-III students share some highlights of the 23-24 school year in this Season 2 playlist of Dr. Schwierjohn’s “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday series. Visit bit.ly/S2TMSGT to review! #MVNation

Meramec Valley R-III School District has teacher and support staff openings for the 24-25 school year. Looking to become an important part of a great team? Visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3 for info! #MVNation

MVR-III summer school begins on Monday, June 3. Parents may access bus routes on the district webpage at bit.ly/mvr3summer. Your patience is appreciated as bus drivers establish new summer routes & safety routines. Don’t forget - breakfast and lunch is free!

MVR-III Senior Send-Off 2024 - Pacific High School graduating seniors walked through their former elementary and middle schools today, receiving a warm send-off from students, teachers, & staff. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/l2gJcXBuxWY Congrats, Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 #MVNation

Tomorrow is the final Purple Friday of the 23-24 school year. Our graduating Seniors will be doing their Send-Off walk-throughs of all our schools. Let’s see them off with a wave of purple! #MVNation

MVR-III Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2024 Throughout this past Appreciation Week, MVR-III has recognized and honored the efforts of our excellent teachers and staff. Hear what #MVNation has to say about the people who do what’s best for kids on a daily basis in our district! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/7YhvSKEzz1Q.

It may have been delayed by weather for a week, but there was no stopping our MVR-III staff and students from participating in and celebrating the 7th Annual Special Education Field Day today. Established for special needs students across the district, the 2024 edition was coordinated by co-chairs Stacy Kloeppel, Cathy Bearden, Erin Tesar, and Jordan Garlik. Participants are matched with PHS student buddies, and they are free to experience stations on the stadium field for gross motor skills, sports, sensory areas, face painting, and much more. The outpouring of care and support from staff, students, volunteers, and sponsors makes #MVNation second to none! Video: https://youtu.be/0cyQdjLk5tg

Zitzman Elementary kicked off a reading club for second, third, and fourth graders earlier this year. Ms. David’s group read The Losers Club and Mrs. Dryer's group read Ranger in Time. Students did a variety of themed activities and were even fortunate enough to have a search-and-rescue K9 team come in to give first-hand accounts of some of the training that goes into the field. #MVNation

Dr. Schwierjohn visits Coleman Elementary for this edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in outdoor learning from our #MVNation students, as they recently visited George Winter Park and experienced the Paddle Your Parks program put on by the National Park Service! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/T9neDo2Bflk

MVR-III School Age Child Care (SACC) SUMMER SCHOOL enrollment for June is now open. Enrollment for the Full Day session (July 1 - August 2) begins May 1. Visit bit.ly/MVR3SACC for more info! #MVNation

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is offering a 4-week summer learning program that includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips for incoming K-8 students. Register your student using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up or are new to the district, please contact your school office for assistance. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 3-28. Weekly fun activities include free off-site field experiences. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will end April 22, so sign up today to guarantee your spot for fun and learning. Visit bit.ly/mvr3summer for more information.

Registration for PHS Summer Sports Camps is now open. Students attending MVR-III Summer Discovery will be excused from classes when camps overlap the school day, as long as they promptly return at the conclusion of each camp. Visit www.pacificsportscamps.com for more. Haven't enrolled for Summer Discovery yet? Do that now in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal! #MVNation

Dr. Schwierjohn visits with Coleman Elementary students for this Read Across America Week edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear what our students and staff did to celebrate reading in #MVNation last week! https://youtu.be/HnPEcYTk8ig

MVR-III is hosting a FREE Family Resource Night @ Riverbend Middle from 6-7:30 PM tonight, w/ workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, & more. To reserve your free childcare & dinner, sign up NOW at bit.ly/MVR3FRN. #MVNation