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September 4, 2026
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The Principal's Corner
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our First 3-Day Weekend! 🦁
This will be our first 3-day weekend of the school year! Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7.
When we return, we will be in full swing! All classes have met and discussed expectations, assignments have been given, and we may have even had a few assessments or tests. If you ever have questions or need clarification, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We are here to support your child while also holding them accountable—PRIDE: Personal Responsibility in Daily Efforts.
Let’s review a few important procedures for this year:
• Transportation Changes: All changes must be communicated directly through the office before 2:00 p.m. We ask that transportation changes come through one location so all staff members know where your child needs to go after school.
• Morning Drop-Off: Please drop students off at the Lions statue by the flagpole. The front entrance is very busy in the morning, and the fewer moving vehicles near the front doors, the better.
• Absences & Tardies: Please call the school to report when your child will be absent or late. If you have third-party documentation, please send it to school so we can appropriately document the absence as excused.
You may hear a little grumbling from your students about some of our new procedures. I assure you, students are still able to use the restroom, visit the nurse when needed, and use the office phone. We are simply monitoring these procedures a little differently this year. The most important time of class is during direct instruction, which takes place at the beginning of class. We are asking all students to be present, prepared, and engaged from the start.
Thank you for helping us make this a successful school year! Go Lions! 🦁❤️
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, September 7–No School – Labor Day:
Friday, September 11–📸 Picture Day: K–12th Grade and Fall Sports Pictures: Softball and JH Boys & Girls Basketball:
Stay Connected
Throughout the year, we will use our website and Facebook page to share important announcements, upcoming events, reminders, and celebrations.
School Website:
https://www.tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us/
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
- NON-CERTIFIED substitutes to sub for cooks, custodians, and non-CDL special education transportation (school vehicles) on an as-needed basis, hours vary by position. Application and fingerprint background check required. $15/hour for all positions.
- Substitute Teachers, as needed, $115/day, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
- Substitute Bus Drivers, $50 per route (a.m. or p.m.) and $17/hour for trip drivers, including wait time for the 2026-27 school year.
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.