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October 10, 2025
4-H Open Enrollment
October is open enrollment for 4-H! There will be a meeting on Monday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Park. Anyone interested in joining can contact Lori Buechter at (573) 286-2829 or Stephanie Wieburg at (573) 746-1294. 4-H has so many opportunities for students to learn new skills and compete in various events--don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our local organization!
The Principal's Corner
Dear Lions Family,
Happy 8th week of school! 🎉It’s amazing to see how far we’ve already come this year. Classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and teamwork, and our students are really finding their rhythm. The energy and dedication from everyone—teachers, staff, and students—make our school such a special place to be. Thank you for all you do every single day to make learning meaningful and fun. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the next part of the year—our Lion Pride is shining bright!
Important Dates for October. Please mark your calendars!
These events are coming up quickly, and we don’t want you to miss out on all the fun and important happenings at school. Thank you for helping make this a fun and productive month at school! Here’s what’s coming up at Tuscumbia!
October 11 – THS Alumni Dinner: Jazz & Jive 🎷
October 13 – Show Me Central Conference PD Day (No School for Students) 🍎
October 14 – JH Basketball Tournament at Prairie Home Begins 🏀
October 14–17 – i-Ready Reading Progress Monitoring 📘
October 16-Great American Shakeout (Earthquake Drill) 🌎
October 20 – JH Basketball Conference Tournament Begins 🏀
October 23 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00–7:00 PM) 💬
The sign-up link will be out next week
Title I Family Night 🦁👨👩👧👦❤️
FAFSA Frenzy 📚
October 24 - No School 🏫
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week 🎀❤️
October 29-November 1 - FFA National Convention🌾💛💙
October 31 – Fall Party Fun 🎃
Important Dates for Upcoming School Events–Please mark your calendars, more info will be coming home closer to the date!
November 2- Athletic Banquet 🏀
November 7-School Carnival 👑
November 11-Veterans Day
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, October 10: JH Basketball @ Jamestown, 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 11: Alumni Dinner, Gym, 6:00 p.m.
- NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13: Teacher PD; 4-H meeting in Riverside Park, 6:30 p.m.
- 10/13 - 10/17: Prairie Home JH Basketball Tournament, times TBA
- Wednesday, October 15: Jostens Senior Orders Due; Board Meeting, HS Library, 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 17: End of 1st Quarter
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.
- 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.