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Dear Lions Family,

The first week of fall brought us some rain and cooler temperatures. I’m not sure how long they’ll stay, but it was a refreshing change to enjoy this week.

We had to postpone our emergency safety drills this week due to the weather. We will now be practicing our emergency safety drills on September 30th. During this time, your child will review and practice the safety procedures with their class. These drills are an important way for us to make sure students know what to do and feel calm and safe in the event of a real emergency.

K–8 Fundraiser Assembly
Our Kindergarten through 8th-grade students participated in their fundraiser assembly today. Each student has been sent home with an envelope to sell K–8 cards for $20 each. The more cards they sell, the more prizes they can earn—and the more funds that will be donated to our school. Proceeds from this fundraiser help cover the cost of student activities such as field trips, assemblies, incentive awards, and more. We truly appreciate your support!

Important Dates Coming Up

October 3-Senior BBQ

October 8-STUCO Blood Drive

October 11-Alumni Dinner

October 13-No School

October 15-ASVAB Testing (Juniors Only)

October 23-Parent Teacher Conference from 1:00-7:00pm

Events at P/T Conferences

-Title I Parent Meeting Night

-Reading Activities from 1:00-4:00pm provided by Heartland Library

-Title I Night Activities from 4:00-6:00pm provided by the school

Title I Parent Meeting from 5:30-6:00pm

-A+ and FAFSA Frenzy-See Below

October 24-No School

Mrs. Alicia Burrows

K-12 Principal

Greenhouse management students have the greenhouse full of beauty, and it's looking better than it ever has! If you need somewhere to feel like you're in paradise, go visit their hard work and breathe in all the beauty--if not, here are a few pictures!

Ag I students have been working hard memorizing the FFA creed and working on their public speaking skills, They even came up with a Modern day FFA Creed! I am already seeing so much growth in these future leaders it makes this Ag teacher's heart happy!

Ag II students have been reviewing safe tool usage and are now creating some pretty cool things like a tailgate swing, a new shop table, and more. I will keep you updated on their progress.

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, 9/26: JH Basketball @ Bunceton, 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, 9/29: JH Basketball vs Fatima, 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, 10/3: Senior BBQ--See Flyer

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

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:

• Evening Custodian, full time, $15/hour plus insurance and retirement benefits, flexible hours after school dismisses, must pass a background check.
• 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!