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Ag classes have been busy! The floral class made flower arrangements for Valentine's day, and our new chicken coop was made by the students in all ag classes. The new coop was made out of all recycled materials. Mrs. White is very proud of the hard work each and everyone of her students put into it to getting our 11 chicks a new home. Hopefully, we will be back in egg production soon!

Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day!

Tuscumbia FFA is training 3 CDE Teams - Milk Qualities/Dairy Foods, Horse Judging, and Floriculture.

Practices are as scheduled:

• Monday Morning 7:15 - 8:00 - Horse
• Monday Afternoon 3:15 - 4:30 - Floriculture
• Tuesday Morning 7:15 - 8:00 - Floriculture
• Tuesday Afternoon 3:15 - 4:30 - Horse
• Wednesday Morning 7:15 - 8:00 - Dairy Foods
• Wednesday Afternoon 3:15 - 4:30 - Dairy Foods
• Thursday Morning 7:15 - 8:00 - Horse
• Thursday Afternoon 3:15 - 4:30 - Floriculture & Dairy Foods
• Friday Morning 7:15 - 8:00 - Study Session - Test materials
• Every Morning 7:15-8:00 - CDE Practice
• Teams must be in practice a minimum 2 hours per week to participate in the contest!

Wish them luck as they compete in Eldon on Saturday Feb 22nd for their first contest.

Did you know that we are members of Overdrive, which means our families have access to thousands of books that can be read on any digital device, including audiobooks and magazines--students and parents?! Here's all you have to do:

• Install the Sora app from the Apple or Google store, or go to soraapp.com;
• Use our setup code, morenetmo;
• Borrow a book and start reading or listening!

From the Shelf, you can see your books that you have borrowed or that are on hold, get to your notes and highlights, and more.

What a great resource for a reader (or listener) during Christmas break--enjoy!

The Missouri Hospital Association, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are hosting the 4th Annual Health Care Career Day on February 28.

This statewide, virtual event will take students inside Missouri healthcare organizations to learn about the hottest careers in health care and engage in real world learning.

Both K-12 and higher education students and school groups can REGISTER free of charge, to see inside various occupational pathways, learn about the future of healthcare and virtually engage directly with professionals from some of the best health care centers around the state. Over 13,000 students joined the event this year!

Friday, 2/14: Boys and Girls BB @ Prairie Home, 6:00 p.m., bus leaves at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, 2/15: Archery @ St. Elizabeth, bus leaves at 7:15 a.m.; PAT February Fitness, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Gym

Monday, 2/17: NO SCHOOL; Boys and Girls BB @ St. Elizabeth, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 2/18: Jostens, 11:45 a.m. Sr. Cap & Gown Delivery; 12:00 Class Ring & Jacket orders; FFA Alumni Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ag Room

Wednesday, 2/19: Russellville College Fair for grades 9-11; FFA Meeting, Cafeteria, 3:15 p.m.; Track & Field Parent Meeting, 5:00 p.m., Cafeteria; MCR3 Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., HS Library

Thursday, 2/20: Blood Drive, 2:00-6:00 p.m., gym; Girls BB @ Humansville, 5:30 p.m.;

Friday, 2/21: Boys Basketball vs Columbia Independent, 5:30 p.m., Senior Night BB & Archery AND Homecoming!

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.

2024-25 Meal Prices

2024-25 School Calendar

Purchase student accident insurance from K&K

Calendar of All School Events

K-8 Student Handbook

HS Student Handbook

HS After School Tutoring Schedule

Link for Kindness Wall

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:

• Counselor: The Miller County R-III School District is looking for a K-12 Counselor for the 2025-26 school year, appropriate certification required. Must hold or be willing to work toward Psych Examiner certification.
• Substitute Teachers, as needed, $100/day beginning 2024-25, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
• Substitute Bus Drivers, as 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 process for getting a CDL is not difficult, and we will help you! Here is what you need to do:

• Take the written portion of the exam. Here is the study guide. You can get a printed copy at any testing site. You will need to take the test for School Bus, Class B with passengers. You do NOT need to test for air brakes.
• After you pass all portions, take the paper the testing site gives you to the license office and get your permit. You also have to take 2 forms of proof-of-residency and a photo ID.
• Come see us--James Luttrell is our federally approved site trainer, and he will provide your training to take the pre-check and driving portions of the test. He will also take you to the testing site when you take the test. Before he does that, we will need you to complete an application and get a fingerprint background check to ensure you are eligible to work for the district.
• After you pass your test, you will take your paperwork to the license office again with 2 forms of proof-of-residency and a photo ID and get your CDL.
• Keep all of your receipts--we reimburse for the permit, CDL, and fingerprints, and we pay for the drug testing and physical.
• As soon as you have a CDL, are approved by the Board, have a DOT physical, and pass a pre-employment drug test, you can sub bus routes and/or drive activity trips.

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 2024-25 school year will be $100/day!