2025-26 Hoffman Highlights
August 7th - Family Edition
I am incredibly excited and honored to begin this new journey as the principal of Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. I’m thrilled to be joining such a strong, supportive team and to serve in a district and community that are deeply committed to early childhood education and family involvement.
My background includes a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's in Special Education, and a Specialist degree in Administration. I hold certifications in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and School Leadership. Over the past 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching preschool, kindergarten, and third grade for Hancock Place. Most recently, I served as the Site Coordinator for Hazelwood Early Childhood, where I worked closely with staff, students, and families to build strong foundations for learning.
Outside of school, I’m supported by my wonderful husband, David, and our two children—Alyssa and Bradley. Our family also includes two spirited huskies, Kiya and Casper, who keep life adventurous and fun.
As we begin this school year, I want you to know that I lead with both my heart and my head. My goal is to foster a safe, collaborative, and joyful environment where our staff feels valued and supported, and where our children are inspired to explore, grow, and thrive. Together, let’s make Doris Hoffman a place where learning is joyful, work is meaningful, and everyone feels at home.
Bus Route Information
MVR-III uses the BusRight Parent App to communicate bus routes and times with parents. BusRight is a FREE parent app to allow parents to, in real-time, follow their child’s bus route to and from school, receive notifications when the bus begins and ends its route, view the expected arrival time at your child’s designated bus stop, and receive communication from the Transportation Department.
To access BusRight, please follow these simple steps:
Download the App: Download the BusRight app from your mobile device's app store.
Create an Account: Use your Infinite Campus email address to create a login.
Track Your Student: Begin tracking your child's bus routes immediately.
If you have issues creating your account, you will need to verify with your school building office that you are listed as the primary guardian in Infinite Campus. Find out more on BusRight on the District website under Transportation.
SACC is our before and after school care program.
If your child needs morning childcare before 8:15 am, contact the school office at 636-271-1464
or visit the School Age Child Care Program website to register.
For more information please see the flyer below:
District & Building Communications
In the case of inclement weather or other emergency situations, an announcement of changes will be made through our Communication Notification System. MVR-III utilizes this tool to enhance ongoing communication with parents and staff through voice call, text, mobile app notifications, social media, and the district website live feed. In cases of school cancelation, news channels 2, 4, and 5 will also have the information.
This system allows school administrators to keep parents updated quickly and efficiently with personalized messages that help them stay actively involved in their child’s education. Patrons can use the free mobile app to get rapid notifications and access a variety of school-related information.
Parents are encouraged to download the FREE MVR-III School District mobile app to streamline school communication on the go. Find the Meramec Valley R-III School District app in the Apple App or Google Play Store. Be sure to select notifications from your preferred buildings and enable Push Notifications on your phone settings. Teachers will use the Rooms link inside the MVR-III app to communicate directly with parents.
Rooms makes it easier to stay in touch with teachers and class information from that same app. You can easily switch from district and school information in the app to Rooms, where you can see your student's classes and engage directly with teachers. Rooms can be accessed via the web (at edurooms.com) and from our district app, which is available for free and can be used from both Apple and Android phones. To access Rooms, you will need to create a login and password.
Be sure to:
ALLOW Notifications
Select SETTINGS to choose the school(s) you want to follow
As the 2025 school year kicks off, MVR-III is excited to offer a nutritious and energizing start to every student's day—FREE breakfast for all! This incredible opportunity is made possible by Provision 2 under the National School Breakfast Program, and it’s designed with one simple goal in mind: ensuring that our students have the energy they need for a successful day of learning.
However, to keep programs like these available, it’s crucial for families to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application. By doing so, you help the District qualify for vital funding that supports all students. Your participation ensures that every child continues to receive the benefits of nutritious meals, which are key to their academic and personal growth.
At Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, we believe that connection is at the heart of everything we do. After listening closely to feedback from our amazing staff, one message was loud and clear—our school family is stronger when we come together with a shared sense of purpose. Whether it’s through collaboration, communication, or building relationships across classrooms and teams, we all long for a deeper sense of unity, belonging, and support.
As the new school year begins, we’re excited to introduce our theme for 2025–2026: “Rooted In Heart, Driven By Purpose.” This theme is more than just words—it’s a commitment to lead with compassion, to be intentional in our actions, and to create a warm, welcoming environment for every child, family, and staff member who walks through our doors.
Throughout the year, this theme will guide the way we teach, learn, and grow together. We’ll focus on building a strong, positive school culture, strengthening communication between teams and families, and working together to support the success of each child. Most importantly, we’ll remember that we are one team, working with heart and purpose, to give every student the best possible start.
We look forward to a year filled with meaningful connections, shared joy, and purposeful learning. Thank you for being an important part of our school family—we’re so glad you’re here!
