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December 19, 2025
One thing you can do during Christmas break
As parents, we all know the benefits of reading aloud to our children from the time they are born. Once your child begins to read on their own—even simple words and short books—another powerful activity is listening to them read aloud.
If you’re looking for something meaningful to do over break, have your child read to you. This helps build fluency and prosody, which is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. Some students feel more comfortable reading aloud than others, but practicing at home in a supportive setting helps build both skill and confidence.
Reading together also helps keep your child’s skills sharp during the two weeks away from school. It’s a small investment of time that can make a big difference!
The Principal's Corner
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄✨
As we wrap up the first semester, we want to take a moment to thank our parents and families for your continued support and partnership. Your encouragement at home, communication with the school, and involvement in our events play a huge role in your child’s success. Because of you, great things are happening every day at our school.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work our students have shown this semester—academically, socially, and emotionally. Their growth, determination, and Lion Pride have truly shined, and that success would not be possible without the support system you provide.
As you enjoy this holiday season, we hope it is filled with joy, rest, laughter, and special time with family and friends. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting second semester.
Warm holiday wishes to you and your family.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 5-Teacher PD Day, No School, High School ECC Students go to Eldon @ 8:20
January 6-School Starts
January 19-No School
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
Upcoming Events
- Friday, 12/19: Early Release, 12:30 p.m., a.m. schedule
- 12/22 - 1/5: No School--Christmas Break--Enjoy your time off! Classes resume TUESDAY, 1/6
- Friday, 1/2: Girls & Boys BB vs Conway, 5:00 p.m.
Mission Statement
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.
Job Postings
- 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.