Weekly Update

August

12: Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Orientation, 5:00-6:00pm

13: Teacher Assignments posted to Infinite Campus

14: Meet the Teacher, 3:30-4:30pm

18: First Day of School, Doors Open at 8:45am

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2025-2026 School Supply Lists

Smart Device Changes You Need to Know

Parkway Schools will be cell-phone free this school year

Earlier this year, Parkway announced stricter cell phone and personal device restrictions for the 2025-2026 school year based on input from teachers and families.

However, a new Missouri law now requires a complete ban on the use of cell phones and personal devices during the school day.

Cell phones and personal technology, including smartwatches, tablets, and laptops, are expected to be turned off and put away all day at all K-12 schools.

Learn more details and answers to frequently asked questions here.

Volunteers needed!

All Mason Ridge volunteers must complete a background check and online training in order to attend field trips or volunteer for school activities. If you have already been an approved volunteer, you will need to complete the online training portion annually. If you have not started the volunteer application process, please consider applying over the summer so you are all ready to go for the first day of school and ready for volunteer opportunities. This is the link for the volunteer application.

School Breakfast & Lunch Program

Students who may be eligible for free/reduced meals may apply for school year 25-26 starting July 1, 2025. Paper applications will be available through the Parkway Welcome Center office or the Mason Ridge office. You can also follow this link to learn more about applying for free and reduced lunch.

To add money to your child's lunch account, follow this link to learn more about My School Bucks.

Chalk the Walk!

Let’s start the school year off with some creativity and positivity! Join the PTO on Saturday, August 16th from 1-3pm at Mason Ridge Elementary so we can help make the school grounds extra bright just in time for school to start! Adults, kiddos, artists and non-artists welcome! Chalk provided by PTO.

Back to School Parent Coffee!

Whether you're Team Woohoo! or Team Boohoo! about the first day of school, come say hello and enjoy a little pick-me-up: Under the red canopy (on the blacktop by the four square spots) August 18th 9:05am — right after morning drop-off
Coffee and juice provided.

Because we did it… we survived summer! WOO-HOO!

📦 Clip (or Scan) Box Tops for a Cause!

School supply shopping? Don’t toss those receipts! Scan them with the Box Tops app to help Mason Ridge earn money for our school! **Hint hint: Lysol wipes, Paper Mate pens, and Flair markers all count!

Kona Ice at Meet the Teacher!

Kona Ice will be back at Meet the Teacher Night!

August 14th 3:00pm -5:30pm
Cool off with a sweet treat and support our school—a portion of proceeds will go back to Mason Ridge!

Save the Date!

Save the Date for an adults only cocktail party on September 20, 2025 at 7pm. More information to come!

25-26 PTO Executive Board

The Mason Ridge PTO is excited to welcome you back and support our amazing staff and students during the 2025–2026 school year! Be sure to check out your new PTO Executive Board and PTO Calendar.

We’re looking forward to a great year together.