Lion's Link #lionpride
May 1, 2026
Our Vision:
Pride in Self, Pride in Community, Pride in Learning
Join us at 2:00 pm Sunday for our Spring Activities Banquet
Principal's Corner
Help Your Student Prepare for Success:
Make sure your student’s Chromebook is fully charged the night before testing, and have them bring their charger with them (or if they have an extra charger at home).
Ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep.
Encourage them to eat a healthy breakfast.
Avoid scheduling trips, appointments, or early pick-ups on testing days.
Remind your student to read directions carefully and review all answer choices before selecting one.
Most importantly, send your student to school with confidence and a positive mindset!
Upcoming Events
Unbelievable that it is already MAY and only 10 days of school remain! These next 10 days are going to be busy. Please take a look at the important dates below and see what pertains to you.
If you need any clarification, please reach out to me at aburrows@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us. Thank you for helping us finish the school year strong with your continued support! 🦁
IMPORTANT DATES
April 27-May 5-i-Ready Testing for Kindergarten-8th grade
May 2-Greenhouse Plant Sale @ 9am @ the Greenhouse
May 3-Athletic Banquet-HS Girls/Boys Basketball, 6th-12th grade Archery, JH/HS Scholar Bowl, and JH/HS Track
May 4-7-Finals for SENIORS!
May 4-8-EOC Testing for high school📚
May 6-Middle School Field Day @ Riverside Park
May 6-Baccalaureate Service @ 6pm @ Mt. Zion Church
May 8-Kindergarten Tassel Ceremony 🎓 @ 6pm in the Gym
May 9-14-Senior Trip
May 11-15-i-Ready Diagnostic Testing for 5th-8th grade
May 12-Elementary Field Trip @ Jefferson City
May 13-15- Finals for grades 5th-11th grade
May 13-Finals for 3rd hour, 4th hour and 5th hour
May 14-Finals for 6th hour and 7th hour
May 15-Finals for 1st hour and 2nd hour
May 13-Elementary Field/Water Day at School
May 14-Awards Day
High School Awards at 10:30
Middle School Awards at 12:00
Elementary Awards at 2:00
May 15-Early Release Day, 2nd Semester Ends, Graduation @ 7pm🎓
May 19-June 12–Iberia Summer School
The Spring Concert was a huge hit! Thank you Mrs. Rush and students for all
your hard work!
You never know where you'll find her--she is always willing to help out!
Great job last night FFA members and Mrs. White! Another successful banquet!
Conference Track Honors
Senior Damon Whittle brought home 3rd place medals in high jump and discus in the high school conference track meet. Micah Pettit earned 2nd place in shot put and 3rd place in discus, and Chloe Mades brought home 3rd place medals in long jump and 100-meter dash in the middle school division. Congratulations!
Mrs. Lawless's Media Class has been digitizing our past yearbooks!
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
- Special Education, K-12, 2026-27 school year.
- Part-time Cook, 5 1/2 hours per day, $15/per hour with credit given for years of experience, 2026-27 school year.
- 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! $50 per route (a.m. or p.m.) and $17/hour for trip drivers, including wait time for the 2026-27 school year.
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.
Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher?
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 2025-26 school year is $105/day.