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As we wrap up the first semester, our Ag 2 students are completing their shop projects. A new shop table was built by Levi Snodgrass and Alton Tellman. This will be a great addition to our shop. Way to go boys! Several other impressive projects are in progress, with photos coming next week.

Our Floral and Greenhouse classes also contributed their talents by creating beautiful arrangements for the Christmas in the Country Concert.

In the spirit of giving, FFA adopted a family with three children to help make their Christmas special. We also concluded our Seasons of Giving Food Drive, collecting over 1,100 items to support families in need within our community. Thank you to everyone who helped spread holiday cheer!

- Tuscumbia Ag Department and FFA

Congratulations to the winners of the Seasons of Giving Pizza Parties. Way to go everyone! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Due to the hustle and bustle of the end of the semester, pizza parties will take place when we come back after the holidays.

Winners are:

Elementary - 4th grade

Middle School - 5th grade

High School - 11 grade

The countdown has begun—5 more days until Christmas Break and 13 days until Christmas! I’m not sure which one is more exciting… or slightly overwhelming! 🎄😅

We truly appreciate your continued support for our school and for every student who walks through our doors. Great things are happening here every single day, and it is because of YOU—your encouragement, your involvement, and your belief in the work we are doing. When families and schools partner together, students thrive, and we are grateful to have a community that stands behind us so strongly. Thank you for being a vital part of our success and for helping us create a positive, supportive environment where our students can learn, grow, and shine.

Assessment and Class Finals Information

📚 Elementary Students (K–5)

• December 10-19:Middle of the Year i-Ready Reading Assessments will take place. These assessments are required by DESE and help us track your child’s progress.

📝 Middle School & High School Students (5–12)

• December 17–19: Class Finals will be given this week. Students will need to be in attendance on these days.
• If your child misses a final, they will need to make it up on January 5th, during our teacher PD Day, so that teachers can submit grades by January 6th. I will reach out to families during Christmas Break if a make-up final needs to be scheduled.

Thank you for helping us make this a smooth and successful season for everyone. If you have any questions, please reach out—I’m always here to help!

IMPORTANT DATES

• December 19-Early Release Day

• January 5-Teacher PD Day, ECC Students goes to Eldon @ 8:20

• January 6-School Starts

• March 20-Grandparents Day👵🧓

• April 20-May 1-MAP Testing for 3rd-8th grade students📚

May 4-8-EOC Testing for high school📚

Mrs. Alicia Burrows

K-12 Principal

If your family has a change in financial circumstances at any time during the school year that might impact your ability to qualify for free or reduced meals for your student, please contact the office for an application to apply. Even if you already completed an application this year and did not qualify, a change in employment status may mean that you would. Applications can be completed at any point during the school year, so please do not hesitate to request one if your household has a change that impacts your income. We want all of our students to have access to hot, nutritious meals throughout the year.

We have a LARGE (5'6" tall) fan for sale. It works, but it may need minor repairs. It has a feature where you can add ice to cool the air as it circulates. We will take sealed bids on it from now until 3:00 p.m. on December 17th. You can bring the amount you will pay for it in a sealed envelope to Central Office during school hours. The buyer must pick it up at school. We will notify the winning bidder on December 18th.

Show off your #LionPride! This year, anyone can purchase this shirt for $20, wear it to any home athletic event, any season, and get FREE ADMISSION! Buy yours now--adult sizes XS -- XL. You can get one in the main office or at the gate at home ballgames--don't wait!

• Friday, 12/12: HS Boys BB @ Richland, 6:00 p.m.
• Monday-Saturday, 12/15-12/20: Otterville Tournament, Boys and Girls BB, see brackets
• Tuesday, 12/16: FFA Alumni Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ag Room
• Wednesday, 12/17: FFA Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Cafeteria
• Friday, 12/19: Early Release, 12:30 p.m., a.m. schedule
• 12/22 - 1/5: No School--Christmas Break--Enjoy your time off! Classes resume TUESDAY, 1/6

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.

2025-26 Meal Prices

2025-26 School Calendar

Purchase student accident insurance from K&K

Calendar of All School Events

K-12 Student Handbook

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:

• Long-term Substitute for School Nurse, $125/day, RN or LPN preferred, must pass a background check.
• Evening Custodian, full time, $15/hour plus insurance and retirement benefits, flexible hours after school dismisses, must pass a background check. Would consider part-time, 5 days a week.
• 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.

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 will be $100/day!