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We will be implementing a new procedure for inclement weather when roads will be safer to travel mid-morning. The following are the new procedures:

Two-Hour Late Start Procedures

There may be times when we announce a two-hour late start to allow for safer travel. When this occurs:

• Announcements will be made by 9:00 p.m. the night before.

• Buses will run two hours later than their normal pickup times.

• School buildings and classes will begin two hours later than usual; however, the end of the school day will remain the same.

• Breakfast will not be served.

• The ECC bus will not run.

If it is determined the following morning that road conditions will not be safe with a late start, school may still be cancelled for the day.

Even when school is in session, some bus routes may be affected. Drivers will determine if all parts of their route are safe to travel and will notify families of any temporary changes when possible.

Thank you for helping us keep students safe during winter weather.

Some information about what to expect the next 2 weeks as we wrap up the first semester:

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 (6–12)

• 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 5-Homecoming👑

• December 12-Pillars of Pride and Early Release Day

• December 19-Early Release Day

• 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, 12/5: Homecoming! See flyer above for details.
• Monday, 12/8: HS G&B Basketball @ La Monte, 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, 12/10: Senior Picture Retakes; Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m., Gym--Santa will be there!
• Thursday, 12/11: HS Field Trip to Columbia; HS Girls BB @ Newburg, 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, 12/12: EARLY RELEASE, 12:25, Teacher PD; Pillars of Pride, 10:30 a.m., Gym; HS Boys BB @ Richland, 6:00 p.m.

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!