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We would all like to say thank you to everyone who showed our staff how much they are appreciated this week! PTO fed us BBQ on Tuesday, Community Betterment supplied a full chicken dinner on Wednesday, the Board of Education grilled for us on Thursday, and Booster Club supplied ice cream for dessert. PTO also recognized administrators with gift cards on school administrators' day.

We truly appreciate all the thoughtfulness and work that went into this week. Thank you for your support during what has been a great year in our building! We're looking forward to another one as we plan for next year.

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Happy Friday! I can’t believe it, but we are officially down to ONE WEEK left in the school year! This has been such an amazing school year with so many things to celebrate: low teacher turnover, increased student academic achievement in reading and math, positive family-like school culture, and so much more! I have enjoyed getting to know all of the students and staff this year. We truly have some of the best kiddos and staff around, and I consider myself blessed to be part of this community.

The last week of school is a fun, but busy week! We have water day for students in grades K-4, kindergarten tassel ceremony, end of year awards ceremony, and graduation. The K-4 water day is Tuesday, May 7. If you have students in these grade levels you should have received information from teachers. Please note that students who have missing work or behavior issues could result in students not eligible to participate in water day. It should be a fun day for students, so please help me in encouraging your students to make sure all assignments are caught up and that their behavior remains school appropriate.

The end of year awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Elementary awards will begin at noon, middle school awards will begin approximately 1:20pm, and high school awards will be approximately 2:30pm. Start times could change slightly depending how fast each awards session goes.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out. My door is always open and I am always willing to help however I can.

Sincerely,

Kyla Kirtley

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!

State law and health regulations require students to be properly immunized and provide verification to attend school, unless they have an appropriate exemption card on file.

Students entering 8th grade for the 2024-25 school year are required to have a Tdap and MCV vaccine before starting school.

Students entering 12th grade for the 2024-25 school year are required to have an MCV booster before starting school.

When your student has had the immunization(s), please provide us with a record from a medical provider no later than May 10, 2024.

Call Nurse Cathy Polly with any questions at (573) 369-2375 Ext. 1032.

• Friday, 5/3: Baseball at Green Ridge, 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 5/4: Senior Trip; District Track at New Haven, 10:30 a.m.
• Monday, 5/6: Baseball at Otterville, 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, 5/7: Baseball at South Callaway, 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 5/9: Awards Ceremony; Kindergarten Tassel Ceremony, Cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, 5/10: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:25 dismissal; Graduation, 7:00 p.m., gym

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:

• Anticipated 1st Grade Teacher, 2024-25 School Year
• Full-Time Maintenance, immediate opening, $15/hour plus benefits, credit given on salary schedule for years worked in similar position.
• Cook, 2024-25 School Year, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., $13/hour plus benefits, credit given on salary schedule for years worked in similar position.

• 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 $12/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: HS Softball Head Coach (Fall); Girls Basketball Assistant Coach; Track Assistant Coach

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!

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