Summer School Students: Change of Plans for Thursday!
Due to the weather forecast on Thursday, we will not be going to the pool. Instead, students will be going to Par 4 N More to celebrate the last day of summer school.
The bus will leave here at 8:30, and we will leave Par at 11:00 to return to school.
Students will receive one free drink, and they may bring money for food and snacks if they wish.
Food will be discounted by 25%. All arcade games, golf simulator, and other activities will be free of charge.
Due to the weather forecast on Thursday, we will not be going to the pool. Instead, students will be going to Par 4 N More to celebrate the last day of summer school.
The bus will leave here at 8:30, and we will leave Par at 11:00 to return to school.
Students will receive one free drink, and they may bring money for food and snacks if they wish.
Food will be discounted by 25%. All arcade games, golf simulator, and other activities will be free of charge.
Tuesday June 23rd FREE Sports Physicals for all Student/Athletes in the FEMA building from 9 to 12.
Summer school students will be seeing the movie "The Sheep Detectives" tomorrow! Each student will receive popcorn and a drink free of charge. You may send extra money for other concessions if you wish.
Summer school students will attend the movies tomorrow. The bus will be leaving the school at 9:00 a.m. We will be seeing "Shrek: The Final Chapter." Each student will receive popcorn and a drink, free of charge. You may send money with your student for additional concession items if you wish.
There will be a Guild meeting this Friday from 3-7pm. Meet in Mr. Dillinger's room.
7-12 th grade girls volleyball calendar link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xjZRose1q1rMDdPCTUBHn04M8zXtXKLkRiG8s4uKbwE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Our next open gym is
June 17, 8:30-11 am.
Deadline: confirmation and payment for summer tourneys and gear orders for 7-12 grade girls volleyball due Monday June 1. I will move ahead with everything with whoever has paid once I have all the funds turned in. Thank you!
7-8th volleyball girls and parents: please return the blue long sleeve jerseys. you can drop them by the office any time and I will pick them up. Thanks!
Summer school begins on Monday, June 1st! School will be in session Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 to 3:30. The bus driver is reaching out to families today regarding pickup times and places. Feel free to call the elementary office if you have any questions. 417-284-7333.
Time is running out! Hurry and get your YEARBOOK ordered! Send a check for $45 to school or visit jostens.com to place your order. Orders due May 15, 2026!

The MarioKart eSports team finished their season and were able to achieve a 3rd place finish in our MOSEF Sectional! They did a wonderful job and represented our school very well!

Field Day at the elementary is happening next week!

8th Grade Promotion will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6pm. 8th graders need to be in the library at 5pm.
There are still some flowers in hanging baskets in the greenhouse for sale just in time for Mothers Day! Special pricing of just $15/basket while supplies last! We also have many types of tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash and some ferns left!

High School Graduation is this Friday, May 8, at 6pm. Friday's events are as follows:
9am...Breakfast in the cafeteria for Seniors and their families
10am...Awards Ceremony in the Gym
5pm...All Seniors in the Library
6pm...Graduation Ceremony begins
9am...Breakfast in the cafeteria for Seniors and their families
10am...Awards Ceremony in the Gym
5pm...All Seniors in the Library
6pm...Graduation Ceremony begins
The Softball game for today, Tuesday, May 5, has been CANCELLED!
Today's High School softball game in Ava has been canceled.
The Clinic in the FEMA building will be closed May 7 & 12. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mrs. Lester's geometry class finished their toothpick bridges. Afterwards there was a contest on whose bridge held the most weight in grams per weight of the bridge in grams. The winners are from left to right: Jenna Winrod (1st), Tatiana Sepulveda (2nd), Braxton Hadley (3rd), Anna Tackitt (4th), & Aubri Freas (5th). Top weight held was 55.18 lbs. by Braxton Hadley's bridge.










Parents! Please watch for a survey soon. The survey is about budget priorities in the future. Please take a moment to fill it out by Monday, May 4. Limit one survey per household.
