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Tuscumbia FFA has lots to celebrate! On April 19th, at the state FFA convention, Terri Barnhart, Connor Kempker, Jonah Visser, and Gracie Wieberg will get their State FFA Degrees. Congratulations to all of them!

Receiving 1st in area FFA proficiency reports and going on to compete at the state convention for FFA proficiency are Jonah Visser, Agriscience Research--Integrated Systems, and Connor Kempker, Diversified Livestock Production. Connor also received 1st in Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication but can only compete at state in one category.

Jonah Visser was also named Area Star in Agriscience. He will interview the weekend before state convention to be the State Star.

A big thank you to the adults who help support these students in their efforts: Jennifer Kempker, who is currently serving as the FFA sponsor; Lily Grant, who helped with applications; and Connie Wyrick, for her support and guidance in the Agriscience Research program.

• Friday, 2/2: Early Release Day, 12:25; HOMECOMING! Boys Basketball vs Russellville, 6:00 p.m.; Crock Pot Dinner, cafeteria, 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, 2/5: B&G BB vs Crocker, 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 2/8: B&G BB at New Bloomfield, 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, 2/9: B&G BB at Eugene, 6:00 p.m.; MS Dance, 7-10 p.m., cafeteria

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.

Dear Parents and Community Members,

February is officially here, which means we are getting closer to the end of the school year. In fact, as of Monday we only have 64 school days left! I’ve said it before, but I’m saying it again — where has the school year gone?! This has been such a great year so far, and I know the rest of the school year will be just as great.

Next Friday, February 9 is progress 3. Teachers will have these grades posted by 8am on February 12. Teachers should be reaching out to you with any concerns they have with students, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to them if you have questions or concerns, too.

I know we just had a spirit week, but we have another spirit week schedule for next week to celebrate SUPER BOWL. Here are the spirit days:

• Monday: Mahomes Monday -- Wear a headband, rock a mohaw, etc.

• Tuesday: Travis & Taylor Tuesday: Dress like Travis Kelce or Taylor Swift

• Wednesday: Winning Wednesday: Wear your favorite Chiefs gear

• Thursday: Tailgate Thursday: Dress for a tailgate in Las Vegas

• Friday: Red Friday: Wear all red

Please continue to send students with coats, especially if they are recess-age. Students will go out for recess if the temperature is above 35 degrees and there is no precipitation. If you need assistance with obtaining a coat for your student please contact the office as we have resources available to help with this.

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. Stay safe and warm out there!

Sincerely,

Kyla Kirtley

Principal

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

• Vocational Agriculture Teacher, 9-12, 2024-25 school year
• 9-12 Math Teacher, 2024-25 school year
• K-8 Music Teacher, 2024-25 school year
• 5-8 Science Teacher, 2024-25 school year
• 5-8 Math Teacher, 2024-25 school year

Forward resume', references, and letter of interest to tspencer@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us.

• Spring Baseball Field Maintenance, $500 for the season. Field prep before games.
• Substitute Teachers, as needed, $90/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 $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.

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!

*We do not currently have any resignations for the 2024-25 school year. However, we are required to post positions in which we have retired teachers or teachers who are not fully certified serving.

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