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We have several teachers who tutor throughout the year, so if your student needs help, we're here for them! Here is the high school after-school tutoring schedule. Mr. Varner, high school math, is available every morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. and can be here after school until 4:00--have your student let him know they're coming in.

Next week, we will be sending letters home for meal accounts. You will only get a letter if your student has less than $20 in his/her meal account, or if you owe for meals. Meal accounts that have a positive balance will be highlighted in green. The letter is just to let you know that the balance is below $20. If the account has a negative balance, it will be highlighted in red. Please try to keep a positive balance in your student's meal account. Prices for meals are in the link at the bottom of this newsletter.

If you have not completed a free/reduced meal application for this school year, you can still do that, and if your financial situation changes during the year, you can complete one at any point. Remember, if your student is on free or reduced meals, he or she will still be charged full price for extra milk or extra servings. If you have a large balance that carried over from last year, please contact Dr. Spencer, and she will work with you on a payment plan.

Fall Baseball Schedule

Softball Schedule

MS Boys Basketball Schedule

• Monday, 9/2: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
• Tuesday, 9/3: Baseball at Plato, 4:30; Softball at Eldon, 5:00; PTO Meeting, HS library, 6:00
• Wednesday, 9/4: Softball vs Pilot Grove, 5:00
• Friday, 9/6: Softball vs Climax Springs, 5:00
• Monday, 9/9: NO SCHOOL, PD Day
• 9/3-9/11: FFA Officers' Rituals Practice, 7:15-8:00 a.m.

Other upcoming events in September:

• 9/13: School Pictures and Sports Pictures
• 9/14: Truck & Tractor Pull
• 9/20: Senior BBQ
• 9/21: Pig N Pickle

Dear Tuscumbia School Community,

Two weeks of school have come and gone, and students are doing great settling into class routines. I’ve been into every classroom and students are already working on assignments, preparing for upcoming tests, finishing the beginning of the year I-ready diagnostic, and overall doing some amazing learning! If you have a student in grades K-8, teachers will be sending diagnostic test results home once testing has been completed. In addition to the I-ready results, teachers will be reaching out to you if your student requires a reading success plan. If your student requires a reading success plan, more in-depth details will be sent to you.

Here are some upcoming events in September that you might want to put on your calendar:

• NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2 – Labor Day

• NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 9 – Staff Professional Development Day

• Friday, September 13 – Fall Picture Day

• Saturday, September 14 – Truck and Tractor Pull

• Wednesday, September 18 – Board Meeting

• Friday, September 20 – Senior BBQ

• Saturday, September 21 – Pig ‘N Pickle

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful extended weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kirtley

Principal

The Booster Club is selling fall spirit wear. You can order until noon on Friday, September 6, at https://tuscumbiabooster.itemorder.com/shop/home/. We appreciate your support of the Boosters who support our student athletes and organizations!

If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher and you do not have the required 36 college hours, you can do an online course that will allow you to get a substitute certificate. Here is the link to that course, and here is the link to the DESE web page that gives you more information about what you need to do to get a substitute certification. Our daily rate for subs for the 2024-25 school year will be $100/day!

The mission of the Miller County R-III School District, in partnership with our students, parents, staff, and community, is to promote PRIDE and provide a quality education that inspires our students to be lifelong learners.

The Miller County R-III School District has the following openings available:

• Substitute Teachers, as needed, $100/day beginning 2024-25, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
• Substitute Bus Drivers, as needed, $31.60 per route (a.m. or p.m.) and $15/hour for trip drivers, including wait time. If you do not have a CDL, we have an on-site trainer who will train you if you commit to substituting for our district.
• Coaching: Assistant Track, Spring

Interested parties should contact Dr. Spencer at tspencer@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us, or come by central office during working hours for an application.

It's always a great day to be a Lion! Come join our Pride!

2024-25 Meal Prices

2024-25 School Calendar

Purchase student accident insurance from K&K

Calendar of All School Events

K-8 Student Handbook

HS Student Handbook

HS After School Tutoring Schedule