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A reminder of our inclement weather procedures:

When winter weather is expected, road conditions are checked in the morning, and we will decide as early as possible whether school will be in session. If school must be closed, parents will be notified by email and text. We will also announce cancellations on KRCG 13, KMIZ 17, and KOMU 8 television stations.

If weather conditions worsen during the day, early dismissal may be necessary. This will only occur in serious situations. We will give as much notice on this as is reasonable under the conditions. Families should have a plan for children arriving home earlier than usual and call school immediately upon the announcement if the arrangements involve changing the student’s bus or pickup routine.

Two-Hour Late Start Procedures

There may also be times when we announce a two-hour late start to allow for safer travel. When this occurs:

• Announcements will be made by 9:00 p.m. the night before.

• Buses will run two hours later than their normal pickup times.

• School buildings and classes will begin two hours later than usual; however, the end of the school day will remain the same.

• Breakfast will not be served.

• The ECC bus will not run.

If it is determined the following morning that road conditions will not be safe with a late start, school may still be cancelled for the day.

Even when school is in session, some bus routes may be affected. Drivers will determine if all parts of their route are safe to travel and will notify families of any temporary changes when possible.

If we are able to make a closure decision the evening before, we will notify families by email and text, followed by updates to the TV stations listed above.

Thank you for helping us keep students safe during winter weather.

This could be an interesting weather weekend. We will keep families informed of any school plans related to inclement weather.

I also want to remind everyone about the importance of completing student assignments neatly and thoroughly. Some students have been asked to redo work because assignments were incomplete or handwriting was difficult to read. Please encourage your child to take their time and be mindful of their schoolwork.

Learning and preparing for the future takes thoughtfulness, effort, and motivation. The habits students build now—responsibility, pride in their work, and attention to detail—reflect their dedication to their future success. While students are still growing and may not always understand the purpose behind every assignment, our teachers work hard each day to plan meaningful lessons. We ask that students show respect for that effort by doing their best and taking pride in their work.

IMPORTANT DATES

• February 4-Jostens visit with sophomores about Class Rings and Letterman Jackets

• February 6-3rd Quarter Midterm

• February 9-13-Book Fair

• February 19-Blood Drive

• February 20-ASVAB for Juniors

• February 20-Middle School Dance

• March 20-Grandparents Day👵🧓

• April 20-May 1-MAP Testing for 3rd-8th grade students📚

May 4-8-EOC Testing for high school📚

Mrs. Alicia Burrows

K-12 Principal

• One welder needs a new power switch
• One welder needs a stinger
• One welder's operational status is unknown and has not been used in 2 years

Place your name, phone number, and bid PER WELDER in a sealed envelope and deliver it to Central Office during business hours, or mail it to 526 School Road, Tuscumbia, MO 65082, by Tuesday, February 17th.

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Place your name, phone number, and bid in a sealed envelope and deliver it to Central Office during business hours, or mail it to 526 School Road, Tuscumbia, MO 65082, by Tuesday, February 17th.

• Friday, 1/23: Boys BB @ Iberia Tournament, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, 1/27: B&G BB @ Columbia Independent, 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, 1/30: B&G BB @ Macks Creek, 6:00 p.m.

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.

2025-26 Meal Prices

2025-26 School Calendar

Purchase student accident insurance from K&K

Calendar of All School Events

K-12 Student Handbook

Title I Resources:

School Wide Program Plan

School, Parent, and Family Engagement Policy

Parents Right to Know

Non-Appropriately Certified Staff

The Miller County R-III School District has the following openings available:

• Evening Custodian, full time, $15/hour plus insurance and retirement benefits, flexible hours after school dismisses, must pass a background check. Would consider part-time, 5 days a week.
• 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, $105/day, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
• Substitute Bus Drivers, badly needed! $31.60 per route (a.m. or p.m.) and $15/hour for trip drivers, including wait time. If you do not have a CDL, we have an on-site trainer who will train you if you commit to substituting for our district.

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.

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. Our daily rate for subs for the 2025-26 school year is $105/day.