Inside Eminence

As we are in the midst of the Christmas season, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our Eminence community for the incredible support you have shown throughout my first semester as Superintendent. It has been an exciting and humbling transition, and I am truly grateful for the way our families, local partners, and community members continue to rally around our schools.

Our students thrive because they are surrounded by a community that believes in them. From attending events to volunteering, offering encouragement, and supporting our staff, your involvement plays a vital role in creating the safe, welcoming, and high-quality educational environment we're all proud of.

This month also marked a special milestone for our district, our 1st Annual District Christmas Party. This new tradition brought our staff together to celebrate the season, reflect on a busy semester, and enjoy time as a school family. It was a fun and meaningful way to recognize the hard work happening across the district each and every day.

As we look toward 2026, I am energized by the progress we've made and the opportunities ahead. Our staff continues to pour their energy into creating safe, joyful, and engaging learning experiences for every student, and I am honored to support that work. Together, with the continued partnership of our community, we will keep building on a strong foundation and moving our district forward.

As we wrap up 2025 and look head to the new year, please know how much I value the partnership we share. Your trust and support strengthen our district and make Eminence a truly special place for children to learn and grow.

I wish each of you a wonderful Christmas season filled with joy, rest, and time with those you love most.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for your continued support of Eminence R-1!

The Redwings Country Band and the Redwings Drama Club are excited to present their holiday presentation Christmas Sprinkles, written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. This festive performance will take place on December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Leroy Lewis Memorial Gymnasium.

In addition to the show, families and community members are invited to enjoy a student Art Show and support a Bake Sale Fundraiser benefiting the Shop with a Hero program. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student creativity while contributing to a great cause.

This special evening promises holiday cheer, great music, and outstanding student talent. We hope you'll join us for an event that's sure to sprinkle a little extra Christmas magic into the season!

At the December 15th meeting, the Eminence R-1 Board of Education learned about:

The District CSIP is currently being revised because we have achieved a number of our goals and we're looking to move forward! They were able to provide feedback on the draft document and we will present a final updated CSIP at the January 2025 meeting.

The 2025 APR results were provided to review! We are super proud of the 3.9% increase in our 2025 APR results bringing us to 88.7%. Detailed reports were presented to see the breakdown of scores, if you are interested you can view them here.

Additionally the board:

• Approved updated ROCS Student Handbook
• Approved the 2025-2026 District Assessment Plan
• Approved 2024-2205 Audit Report
  
• Approved MUSIC 2026 Invoice
• Approved Bids for the School Photographer
• Approve Purchase of District Truck
• Approve Spring Surplus Sale List
  
  

The Board of Education met in closed session with all members present. Actions taken include:

Employment Approved:

• Sarah Thomas - High School Evening Full-Time Custodian
• Whitney Shepard-High School Paraprofessional
  
  

We appreciate the continued leadership and dedication of our Board of Education in supporting #EminenceExcellence!

November and December have been full of learning, celebration, and community spirit. Teachers continued important work in curriculum alignment and literacy training, and several staff members completed mental-health certifications to better support students.

Our students and staff honored veterans at the district assembly, enjoyed Deer Season and Thanksgiving traditions, and jumped wholeheartedly into the Christmas season. Highlights include a fantastic Christmas program led by Mrs. Katrina Harper, strong participation in the Eminence Christmas Parade, upcoming classroom celebrations, and the always-popular PTO Christmas Store.

Eminence Elementary continues to thrive through teamwork, community, and Redwings Pride!

With the holidays upon us, some of our families may be experiencing challenges or uncertainty. We want to ensure that everyone has access to support, if needed.

We are sharing a resource website and mobile app that is available 24/7 at no cost and does not require an account. Families can search for a wide range of services, including early childhood programs, housing support, food resources, recreation opportunities, and more. You can search by location and program type, and contact organizations directly through the website.

To access, please visit Missouri Family Resources

The attached flyer (photo) explains how to use the website and app and provides more details, just click on the graphic.

EHS wrapped up 2025 with strong student involvement, academic focus, and community engagement. Students demonstrated outstanding respect during the Veterans Day Assembly and flagpole ceremony. Seniors completed mandatory CPR training and 74 student earned first-quarter incentive awards. Juniors and seniors also took the ASVAB in early December.

Spirit Week and Homecoming brought high energy to the building, including Fishy Friday, an attendance incentive cooked entirely by the AG class, the building only had 3 absences that day. Miss Mya Voyles was crowned Homecoming Queen, and the cheerleaders delivered an excellent halftime performance. The Homecoming dance went smoothly with great attendance. Many students also participated in the Eminence Christmas Parade through drama, design, and other class projects, showcasing impressive school and community pride.

Academically, vertical alignment meetings with 6th - 12th grade staff strengthened curriculum and instruction, and Redwings Time continues to support students in staying on track. Middle of the year testing and first-semester finals are schedule before Christmas Break.

Attendance remains strong at 95.8% for the year. Our high school Basketball team is competing in early-season tournaments, and the fine arts program on December 18 will feature music, drama, art displays, and a community food drive.

EHS continues to show excellent teamwork, student commitment, and Redwings spirit.

Stay up to date with game schedules, tournaments, and athletic highlights. From volleyball and basketball to baseball, softball, and cross country, you'll find all the details here to support our student - athletes.

High School Basketball

December 26 - Game 1 Cabool Holiday Tournament Eminence vs. Alton, 7:30 p.m.

December 27 - December 30: Cabool Holiday Tournament

January 5: JV & Varsity @ Home vs. Mammoth Spring, AR at 6:00 p.m.

January 8: JV & Varsity @ Couch beings at 6:00 p.m.

January 15: JV & Varsity @ Home vs. Winona at 6:00 p.m.

January 16: JV & Varsity @ Van Buren begins 6:00 p.m.

January 22: JV & Varsity @ Dora begins at 6:00 p.m.

January 24: BSC Conference Tournament beings hosted at Eminence

We are excited to share that the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) results are in and Eminence is celebrating growth! Our district saw a 3.9% increase, bringing our overall APR score to 88.7%. We are incredibly proud of the hard work from our students, staff, and community that contributed to this progress.

We have the highest APR in the Big Springs Conference and we are 2nd in our region! Detailed reports were presented to see the breakdown of scores, if you are interested you can view them here.

Great job, Redwings! We’re proud of each and every one of you! ❤️🖤

Speak up, save lives. Reporting school violence can make a difference. Report your concerns at www.courage2reportmo.com, via the mobile app: Courage2ReportMO, or by calling 866-748-7047. #StopSchoolViolence #SpeakUp

If you are interested in utilizing one of our district facilities (FEMA Building, Elementary Gym, High School New Gym, High School Old Gym, etc.) you can now submit your request online or in person. Eminence R-1 School Facility Usage Request

You may want to consider reaching out the building office to confirm that the dates/times you are requesting are available.

Elementary School Office: 573-226-3252 (Press 1)

High School Office: 573-226-3252 (Press 2)

Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has launched a new website: www.missouri988.org. The site provides information for anyone who may be experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis.

The newly designated 988 phone number went live nationwide on July 16, 2022. Since that time, it has routed thousands of individuals to local, trained crisis specialists at Missouri’s 988 centers. The 988 crisis line connects anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis to compassionate, accessible care and support, available 24/7. Support is free and confidential.

Mrs. Stephanie Barbagiovanni

Superintendent

Email: stephanie.barbagiovanni@redwingsk12.org

Phone Numbers:

Central Office: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 3)

High School Building: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 2)

Elementary Building: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 1)

Website: https://www.redwingsk12.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redwingsk12