Cougar Courier

The ANNUAL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is right around the corner. The book fair hours will be 7:00 - 8:00 each mornings and from 4:00 - 4:30 in the afternoons. Also this year you will have several community event opportunities to browse the book fair with your student!

• VIP Donut Breakfast (3/10)
• Band & Choir Concert (3/12)
• Grandparents Day (3/13)

You are able to create an e-wallet for your child so they can shop with ease and not have to worry about carrying cash or a card. Click on the picture below to access the e-wallet link.

At the February meeting, the East Lynne 40 School board approved the hiring of Mrs. Alisha Doe as the Director of Instruction and Special Services for the 2026-2027 school year.

Welcome to the East Lynne 40 learning community!

The annual ELS Art Show opens March 8th and will be up for viewing until April 3rd. People will vote for their top 3 favorite artists in each grade. Every student at ELS has one artwork, along with an artist statement about that work, in the show. They were challenged to create a work of art on their own. Students thought of their own subject or favorite project then set about creating it by using their own knowledge about materials and resources in the art classroom. This show is a celebration of every student's individual creativity and their growth in visual arts for this year.

Come and join CENTER STAGE DRAMA club on March 8, 2026 to watch their musical production of "The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road". This musical highlights the eccentric Creeps family who live in a dilapidated mansion and are targeted by a neighbor, Flora Limetree, who attempts to force them out to win an "All-American Street Contest". This fun musical starts at 2 PM. Don't miss it!

Shout out to our sponsors and co-directors, Katie Schork and Katie Johnson, for making this production possible.

Platinum Sponsor

Hunter’s Pride

Gold Sponsor

Dogwood Energy

Farmers Insurance Brad Seiner

Hawthorn Bank

Kohler Lawn & Outdoor

Signature Will & Trust

Two- Three Construction

Waste-N-Away

Silver Sponsor

Whistle Redi Mix

Bronze Sponsor

Schroeder Chiropractic

8th grade has been enjoying their class time with Ms. Thornton from the University of Missouri Extension. In addition to nutrition, students have been learning kitchen skills and experimenting with recipes!

We are looking forward to our Annual Grandparents Day on March 13, 2026! Be sure and send back your form to let us know you are coming. The event will run from 2:30-4:00. There will be an opportunity to browse our book fair and enjoy activities with your student(s).

Our 3rd-8th graders will be participating in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing.

3rd Grade - Math & ELA

4th Grade - Math & ELA (Writing Prompt included)

5th Grade - Math, ELA & Science

6th Grade - Math & ELA

7th Grade - Math & ELA

8th Grade - Math, ELA (Writing Prompt included) & Science

Dates for testing will be April 7-May 3. Thank you for avoiding making appointments on these dates that will cause your child to be absent or late. Be sure to encourage your child to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast.

March 2 - Parent Booster Group Meeting 6:30 PM

March 8 - Center Stage Drama

March 12 - Spring Concert

March 9-13 - SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

March 10 - STUCO Meeting

March 10 - VIP Breakfast (7 AM)

March 11 - ART CLUB (Grades 1-4)

March 12 - Registration for PreK and Kinder Round Up Opens

March 13 - Grandparents' Day

March 16- 20 - SPRING BREAK

March 25 - Cougar Cheer Club

March 28 - STUCO Easter Egg Hunt & Touch a Truck

March 30 - MONDAY SCHOOL IN SESSION

March 31 - 5/6 Honor Band

April 2 - Spring Pics

April 3 - GOOD FRIDAY -- NO SCHOOL

April 6 - Parent Booster Meeting

April 7 - STUCO

April 8 - ART CLUB (Grades 1-4)

April 14 - Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate

April 17 - Preschool Spring Play Date

April 25 - Solo and small ensemble contest (6-8 choir)

April 27 - PreK and Kinder Round Up

April 29 - Cougar Cheer Club

May 4 - Parent Booster Meeting

May 5 - STUCO

May 6 - ART CLUB (Grades 1-4)

May 7 - 4th-8th Band & Choir Spring Concert

May 14 - Preschool Graduation (9:00 AM)

May 14 - 8th Grade Graduation

May 15 - Kindergarten Graduation (9:00 AM)

May 15 - Grades 1-7 Academic Assembly (10:00AM)

May 15 - LAST DAY of SCHOOL (early dismissal 12:00 PM)