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Exciting News from FFA District Contest!

The results are in, and I couldn't be prouder of our incredible members for how far they have come in just two short months. Every single competitor set a personal record today (April 1,2025), giving it their all and representing our chapter with dedication and heart!

Floriculture earned a Silver Rating, showcasing their hard work and growth. ( Team Members : Shelby Rolin , Mackenzie Pivarnik & Nicole Schulte)
Horse Judging, competing with an incomplete team, still brought home a Bronze Rating, demonstrating perseverance and commitment. ( Team Members: Tatum Hawken and Lexi Meyer)

I hope these outstanding young women inspire more of our members to take the leap and join a CDE team next year. This is just the beginning—we can only grow from here!

We are Lions. We are Pride!

Tuesday April 8th - Ag Science Fair students have a mandatory practice from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the high school hallway. Please be in official dress.

Saturday April 12th - Ag Science Fair Contest in Columbia MO - Departing at 7:30 am - All members must be in proper official FFA Dress.

Monday April 14th - Officer Elections - Interviews and Test

Wednesday April 16th - FFA Meeting - Officer Elections taking place, all members need to be present.

April 23-25th - State Convention

May 1st - FFA Banquet

Saturday, 4/5: Junior/Senior Prom

Monday, 4/7: MS Track at Osage, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 4/8: PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m., HS Library

Wednesday, 4/9: Speech & Drama trip to play

Thursday, 4/10: Senior BBQ; HS & MS Track at Eldon

Friday, 4/11: MO Jr. Academy of Science, Warrensburg; Senior Decision Day; Baseball @ Calvary Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.

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.

2024-25 Meal Prices

2024-25 School Calendar

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Purchase student accident insurance from K&K

Calendar of All School Events

K-8 Student Handbook

HS Student Handbook

HS After School Tutoring Schedule

Link for Kindness Wall

Title I Resources:

School Wide Program Plan

School, Parent, and Family Engagement Policy

Parents Right to Know

Non Appropriately Certified Staff

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

• K-12 Guidance Counselor: 2025-26 school year, must be appropriately certified.
• 5-8 ELA Teacher: 2025-26 school year, must be appropriately certified.
• 5-8 Science Teacher: 2025-26 school year, must be appropriately certified.
• Softball Coach: Head softball coach, must meet MSHSAA requirements for a head coach (pp 55-56).
• Substitute Teachers, as needed, $100/day, 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.

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!

The process for getting a CDL is not difficult, and we will help you! Here is what you need to do:

• Take the written portion of the exam. Here is the study guide. You can get a printed copy at any testing site. You will need to take the test for School Bus, Class B with passengers. You do NOT need to test for air brakes.
• After you pass all portions, take the paper the testing site gives you to the license office and get your permit. You also have to take 2 forms of proof-of-residency and a photo ID.
• Come see us--James Luttrell is our federally approved site trainer, and he will provide your training to take the pre-check and driving portions of the test. He will also take you to the testing site when you take the test. Before he does that, we will need you to complete an application and get a fingerprint background check to ensure you are eligible to work for the district.
• After you pass your test, you will take your paperwork to the license office again with 2 forms of proof-of-residency and a photo ID and get your CDL.
• Keep all of your receipts--we reimburse for the permit, CDL, and fingerprints, and we pay for the drug testing and physical.
• As soon as you have a CDL, are approved by the Board, have a DOT physical, and pass a pre-employment drug test, you can sub bus routes and/or drive activity trips.

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!