Inside Eminence
Eminence R-1 Community Newsletter August 2026
Here We Go, Redwings!
There is something special about the beginning of a new school year, the excitement, the fresh start, and all of the possibilities that come with welcoming our students back through the doors of Eminence R-1!
As summer comes to a close, our classrooms are being prepared, our staff is returning, and we are counting down the days until our hallways are once again filled with students. We have so much to look forward to this fall, from learning and growing in the classroom to athletics, activites, traditions, and all of the moments in between that make a school year memorable.
To our parents and families, thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our Redwings team. A successful school year is truly a partnership, and we are grateful for the support, encouragement, and involvement you provide throughout the year.
We hope you enjoy these final days of summer and ready for an exciting year ahead. We cannot wait to see our students on the first day of school, Monday, August 24th.
The countdown is on, Redwings Nation. It's almost GO TIME!
One Team. One Mission. United for Student Success.
What an incredible afternoon at the 2026 Redwings Rally! We were thrilled to welcome over 200 students, families, community organizations, and friends to campus as we celebrated the beginning of another school year together.
From free food and treats to haircuts, community resources, activities, giveaways, and plenty of fun, the Rally was a wonderful opportunity for our families to connect with the many people and organizations that support our students throughout the year. Most importantly, it gave us another chance to see just how special the Eminence community truly is.
The success of this event would not have been possible without the tremendous support we received from our local businesses, sponsors, vendors, community organizations, staff members, Redwings Rally Committee, and district volunteers. Whether you donated financially, provided a service, hosted a booth, volunteered your time, helped behind the scenes, or simply came out and enjoyed the afternoon with us, THANK YOU!
The support for this year's Rally was overwhelming, and we are incredibly grateful to live and work in a community that continues to show up for our kids.
The Redwings Rally may have officially wrapped up, but the excitement is just beginning. We are ready to welcome our students back and kick off another amazing year at Eminence R-1!
One Team. One Mission. United for Student Success.
Door Prize Winner - Savannah Callahan $50.00 Gift Card - Cross Country Trail Ride
Door Prize Winner - Jeremiah Robinson, $50 Gift Card -
Cross Country Trail Ride!
Door Prize Winner - Sofia Wasilewski $100 Gift Card - Triplett's Fast Stop
Mechala Greathouse Winner of our Passport Prize - Cooler donated by Triplett's Fast Stop - Filled by Redwings Rally Committee
Athletics
Stay up to date with game schedules, tournaments, and athletic highlights. From volleyball and basketball to baseball, softball, and cross country, you'll find all the details here.
Upcoming Athletic Events
Junior High & High School Volleyball
August 24: High School Volleyball Jamboree in Eminence @ 6:00 p.m.
August 28: High School Volleyball vs. Ellington @ 5:30 p.m.
September 1: High School Volleyball @ Couch - 5:30 p.m.
September 1: Junior High Volleyball vs. Summersville @ 5:30 p.m.
September 3: Junior High & High School Volleyball vs. Cabool @ 4:30 p.m.
September 4: High School Volleyball vs. Bakersfield @ 5:30 p.m.
September 8: High School Volleyball @ Salem - 5:30 p.m.
September 10: High School Volleyball @ Mountain View - 5:30 p.m.
September 11 - 12: High School Volleyball SEMO Tournament
September 14: Junior High Volleyball vs. Thayer @ 5:30 p.m.
September 15: Junior High & High School Volleyball vs. Winona @ 4:30 p.m.
September 17: High School Volleyball @ Bunker - 5:30 p.m.
September 18: High School Volleyball @ Dora - 5:00 p.m.
September 18: Junior High Volleyball Tournament @ Summersville
September 21: High School Volleyball vs. Willow Springs @ 5:00 p.m.
September 21: Junior High Volleyball @ Mountain View - 5:00 p.m.
September 22: Junior High Volleyball @ Licking - 5:30 p.m.
September 22: High School Volleyball vs. Koshkonong @ 5:30 p.m.
September 24 - 26: BSC Volleyball Tournament in EMINENCE
High School Baseball
August 27: vs. Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.
September 3: vs. Winona @ 4:30 p.m.
September 8: @ Niangua - 5:00 p.m.
September 10: vs. Dora @ 4:30 p.m.
September 14: @ Ellington - 4:30 p.m.
September 17: @ Bakersfield - 4:30 p.m.
September 21: vs. Ellington @ 4:30 p.m.
September 25: @ Dora - 4:30 p.m.
Elementary, Junior High & High School Cross Country
August 31: High School @ Liberty - 2:00 p.m.
September 2: Elementary, Junior High & High School @ Winona
September 10: High School @ Willow Springs
September 16: High School @ Alton
September 23: Elementary, Junior High & High School @ Van Buren
Junior High Boys Basketball
September 11: vs. Ellington @ 5:00 p.m.
September 15: @ Winona - 4:00 p.m.
September 18: vs. Bakersfield @ 5:00 p.m.
September 24: vs. Alton @ 5:00 p.m.
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Facility Request Process
If you are interested in utilizing one of our district facilities (FEMA Building, Elementary Gym, High School New Gym, High School Old Gym, etc.) you can now submit your request online or in person. Eminence R-1 School Facility Usage Request
You may want to consider reaching out the building office to confirm that the dates/times you are requesting are available.
Elementary School Office: 573-226-3252 (Press 1)
High School Office: 573-226-3252 (Press 2)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Information
Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has launched a new website: www.missouri988.org. The site provides information for anyone who may be experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis.
The newly designated 988 phone number went live nationwide on July 16, 2022. Since that time, it has routed thousands of individuals to local, trained crisis specialists at Missouri’s 988 centers. The 988 crisis line connects anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis to compassionate, accessible care and support, available 24/7. Support is free and confidential.
Mrs. Stephanie Barbagiovanni
Superintendent
Email: stephanie.barbagiovanni@redwingsk12.org
Phone Numbers:
Central Office: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 3)
High School Building: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 2)
Elementary Building: 573-226-3252 (Press Option 1)
Website: https://www.redwingsk12.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redwingsk12