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April 10, 2026
Principal's Corner
Springtime is definitely in the air! 🌷☀️ Students are getting excited for summer, but it is important to stay focused on schoolwork as we finish strong.
End-of-year reading and state testing will begin on April 20. It is important that your child gets plenty of sleep and a good breakfast each day—especially on testing days for that extra boost. 💪📚 Please note that not all grades will test on the same day—testing will vary throughout the week. Here are the dates for testing:
April 20-May 1-MAP Testing for 3rd-8th grade
April 27-May 5-i-Ready Testing for Kindergarten-8th grade
May 4-8-EOC Testing for High School
A schedule will be sent home next week with more specific testing dates for your child. If your child will be absent, please notify the office as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for their make-up test.
As we move into warmer weather, clothing styles begin to change. Please make sure your child is following the dress code policy outlined in the student handbook. We know mornings can be cool and warm up quickly, so when jackets and sweatshirts come off, please ensure that the undershirt remains school-appropriate. Thank you for your understanding!
Don’t forget about the Iberia Summer School forms! ☀️📚 Iberia Summer School is available for current Kindergarten–8th grade students. All forms are due by May 1. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 10-17-Show Me Central Art Show 🎨
April 11-Junior/Senior Prom
April 15-17-FFA State Convention
April 20-May 1-MAP Testing for 3rd-8th grade students📚
April 24-Senior BBQ
April 27-May 5-i-Ready Testing for Kindergarten-8th grade
April 29-Spring Concert for Kindergarten-8th grade students
April 30-FFA Banquet
May 1-Pillars of Pride
May 2-Greenhouse Plant Sale
May 3-Athletic Banquet-HS Girls/Boys Basketball, Archery, and JH/HS Track
May 4-8-EOC Testing for high school📚
May 6-Baccalaureate Service
May 8-Kindergarten Tassel Ceremony 🎓
May 9-14-Senior Trip
May 12-Elementary Field Trip
May 13-Elementary Field/Water Day at School
May 14-Awards Day
May 15-Early Release Day, 2nd Semester Ends, Graduation @ 7pm🎓
May 19-June 12–Iberia Summer School
Mission Statement
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.
Job Postings
- EIR/Activities Director for the 2026-27 school year, any certification area accepted, coaching required.
- NON-CERTIFIED substitutes to sub for cooks, custodians, and non-CDL special education transportation (school vehicles) on an as-needed basis, hours vary by position. Application and fingerprint background check required. $15/hour for all positions.
- Substitute Teachers, as needed, $105/day, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
- Substitute Bus Drivers, badly 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 Miller County R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.