Lion's Link #lionpride
September 25, 2026
Our Vision:
Pride in Self, Pride in Community, Pride in Learning
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Support our talented students K-12 and see their amazing creativity come to life
The Principal's Corner
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It’s a short one this week—mostly reminders!
K–8 Fundraiser
Our Kindergarten through 8th-grade students participated in their fundraiser assembly this week! Each student was sent home with an envelope to sell K–8 Cards for $20 each.
The more cards students sell, the more prizes they can earn—and the more funds that come back to our school! Proceeds help cover student activities such as field trips, assemblies, incentive awards, and more. We truly appreciate your support!
A Few Important Reminders
☎️ Student Absences: Please remember to call the school office when your child will be absent. Communication from parents/guardians is important and helps us keep our attendance records accurate.
🚗 Morning Drop-Off: For safety reasons, parent drop-off in the morning needs to take place at the flagpole. Please use this designated drop-off area. If you need to come into the office, please park your vehicle in a parking space and enter through the front doors.
📬 Check Your Mailbox: K–12 first-quarter midterm grades and 1st–8th grade Beginning-of-Year i-Ready Assessment information for Title I have been mailed. Be on the lookout for these items in your mailbox!
Thank you for being such an awesome LION FAMILY! We appreciate your continued support of our students and school. ❤️🤍 Pride in Self • Pride in Community • Pride in Learning
IMPORTANT DATES
September 22-October 2-FFA Mum Sale
September 30- Practice Emergency Safety Drills
October 2- Senior BBQ
October 7-Blood Drive
We are focusing on being LIONS—Leaders, Involved, On Task, Noble, and Safe!
🦁 We are proud to recognize and showcase our students who are showing
their LIONS Pride each day. Way to represent, Lions!
Mrs. Dickson's kindergarteners have been working with apples this week, and they
finished by making an apple dessert!
6th grade students completed their bedroom models for Passion Projects class,
showing Ms. McDowell their creativity and interests through their decorations.
Ms. Turba's 1st grade has been learning about horses. They used their STEM bins
to make some!
Second grade celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday!
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.
Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher?
If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher and you do not have the required 36 college hours, you can do an online course that will allow you to get a substitute certificate. Here is the link to that course, and here is the link to the DESE web page that gives you more information about what you need to do to get a substitute certification.