Inside Eminence

As we move deeper into November, I want to take a moment to celebrate and express my gratitude for our school community.

First, congratulations to our students, staff, and families for our continued growth reflected in this year's Annual Performance Report (APR)! This success is the result of hard work, dedication, and collaboration at every level. It's always rewarding to see our efforts pay off in ways that benefit our students and their futures.

On a personal note, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve as your superintendent. The warm welcome, encouragement, and support I have received from staff, students, families and our wider community have made this transition incredibly rewarding. It is an honor to work alongside such dedicated educators and engaged community members.

We're also heading into a few well-deserved breaks. Our upcoming Deer Season Break will give many families a chance to enjoy time outdoors and making lasting memories together. Soon after, we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on what we're grateful for. I'm certainly thankful for the incredible teamwork, support, and positivity that make our district such a special place.

A quick reminder: we will see students on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25 before we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Let's make those two days count as we wrap up November and look forward to all the joy and excitement the December holidays bring.

Thank you for all you do to support our students and community each day. I'm proud of what we've accomplished together and excited for all that's still ahead this school year.

At the November 10th meeting, the Eminence R-1 Board of Education:

The Board received updates on ROCS enrollment and the ongoing work involved in the processes our district is responsible for. We continue to learn and grow together through strong collaboration and partnership with ROCS as we move forward. A CSIP update was also shared with the Board. A draft of the updated CSIP will be presented at the December meeting, with final approval anticipated in January. Our team has already accomplished a significant number of goals, and we recently met to review our progress, archive completed work, and establish new goals to guide our efforts over the next several years.

Additionally the board:

• Approved the Bid Notice for School Photographer
• Approved District Federal Programs Handbook Revision
  
• Approved MSBA Policy 2025D Updates - the board did modify the update made to our weapons policy to ensure we are aligned with our handbook in terms of knife length. The policy reads "all knives longer than 2.5 inches or that have a lockable blade" are considered a prohibited weapon.
  
  

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

Employment:

• Reclassification of Elizabeth Fears - District Nurse
• Resignation of Jordan Slieter - High School Custodian
  
  

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

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.

The second quarter is off to a strong start at Eminence Elementary, filled with academic growth, professional learning, and a continued focus on student engagement. October and early November have showcased our students' and staffs' dedication to excellence, with highlights including Red Ribbon Week, the Halloween Celebration, Career on Wheels, and the expansion of our 2nd grade classroom. The Redwings spirit continues to shine through teamwork, enthusiasm, and pride in all we do.

Our Title I team has been active this fall, hosting a Fall Parent Meeting on October 21 and organizing a Family Literacy Night at Echo Bluff State Park on October 30. These events have strengthened school-family partnerships and promoted literacy growth across grade levels.

The end of October brought a wave of excitement and Redwings pride! Red Ribbon Week focused on theme "Be Kind to Your Mind - Live Drug Free," promoting positive choices and mental wellness. Each day features themed dress-up events, lessons on kindness and health, and concluded with a Higher Impact Character Assembly focused on respect and success.

Students also collaborated on an Inclusion & Kindness Poster Project, creating a powerful visual display celebrating unity and compassion. On October 30th, classrooms came alive for our Halloween Celebrations, complete with costumes, laughter, and family participation. We thank you for all your assistance during this special holiday!

November kicked off with our first Career on Wheels, organized by counselor Miranda Norris. Students met with community professionals whose jobs "keep the wheels turning," including law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, park rangers, and local farmers. The event helped students connect classroom learning to real-world careers.

Eminence Elementary continues to shine through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to student success. Every event, from professional learning to community engagement, reflects our mission to nurture literacy, leadership, and lifelong learning. Together, we build a future where every child is prepared to soar and is proud to be a part of the Redwings family.

Our district is required to inform you of information that you, according to Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-95), have a Right to Know.

Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:

• Whether your student’s teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
• Whether your student’s teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
• Whether your student’s teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.
• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
  

In addition to the information that parents may request, a building receiving Title I.A funds must provide to each individual parent:

• Information on the level of achievement and academic growth of your student, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments required under Title I.A.
• Timely notice that your student has been assigned, or has been taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who has not met applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

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The fall season has officially wrapped up at EHS, and what a busy and successful stretch it's been! Throughout October, our students and staff were hard at work both in and out of the classroom. We hosted Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 16th, with a strong turnout from families. Our students also participated in a variety of enriching experiences, including the Build a Future Program in Poplar Bluff, a History and Drama Field Trip to Branson to see the Freedom Journey Show, and the Conference Career Fair in Van Buren on October 29th, where most of our juniors and seniors attended. The following day, several students traveled to West Plains for the Future Teacher Conference.

We wrapped up the month with our Red Ribbon Week celebration from October 27-30, featuring activities and spirited competition through our popular "Door Wars." Congratulations to our winners!

Our annual Fall Festival was also a huge success, it was wonderful to see so many students volunteering their time to help make the event run smoothly. Their teamwork and school pride truly made the event shine.

As we move into November we're looking forward to honoring our veterans, celebrating our students' continued achievements, and carrying the momentum from an excellent fall season into the months ahead.

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

November 18: Basketball Mountain Grove Jamboree @ 5:00 p.m.

November 29: Current River Challenge @ Bunker

December 2: JV & Varsity @ Houston begins at 6:00 p.m.

December 4: Varsity @ Alton begins at 7:30 p.m.

December 5: JV & Varsity @ Home vs. Koshkonong

December 8: 89th Annual Mansfield Invitational Tournament Begins

December 16: JV & Varsity @ Plato begins at 6:00 p.m.

Our EHS Beta students hosted the annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly on November 11th. We also had a ceremony honoring 1LT by placing a stone at our flagpole. The BEST Foundation bricks were also in place and we are excited about this special landmark honoring not only our former alumnus but the community, families and friends of the Eminence R-1 School District.

Our fall sports season wrapped up with some exciting accomplishments, and we are incredibly proud of our student-athletes for their hard work and dedication.

Our High School Volleyball Team had an outstanding run this year, finishing as the District Tournament Runner-Up! Their determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit were on full display throughout the season and especially during district play. Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on an exceptional achievement.

Additionally, we're so proud to announce that Ryleigh Ramsey and Kari Jordan were named to the 2025 Big Springs Conference Volleyball All-Conference Team and Bryleigh Brawley and Emily Lyon earned Honorable Mention honors!

We also want to celebrate two of our Cross Country runners, Weston Mays and Joseph Robinson, who qualified for the State Meet. Their commitment to training, perseverance, and personal growth earned them a place among the best runners in the state. What an incredible accomplishment!

Congratulations to all of our athletes, coaches, and supporters. We are proud to see our Redwings continue to excel both on and off the field!

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

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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.

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)

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