Kirksville RIII School Board Julie James-Sneddon

Kirksville R-3 Schools and other local schools head back to the classrooms next week. The Kirksville Police Department offers the following tips in hopes for a safe and happy school year.

Safety Tips for Drivers
• Drivers should be aware of children walking to school or to the bus stop.
• ALWAYS stop of school busses that are loading and unloading children
• NEVER pass other vehicles while driving in a school zone
• When backing out of the driveway, watch for children walking to school or to a bus stop.
• On streets without crossing guards, watch out for children trying to cross the street.

School Bus Safety Tips
• Children riding the bus to school should learn and practice a few safety rules for getting on and off the bus.
• Get to the bus stop early. Do not run to the bus.
• Make sure your child stays out of the street and avoids excessive horseplay while waiting for the school bus.
• Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before walking toward it.
• If crossing the street, wait for a signal from the bus driver. Look both ways to make sure there is no moving traffic from either direction.
• Always cross in front of the bus so the driver can see you.
• If the bus has lap and shoulder belts, use them.
• Once the bus is in motion, remain in your seat.
• Keep your arms and head inside the bus at all times.
• Do not shout or distract the driver
• Only get off the bus at your assigned spot.

Walking Safety
• Children should only walk to school alone if they are old enough and ready to make the walk safely.
• Children are not ready to walk to school without an adult until they are at least 10 years old.
• Teach children to obey all traffic signals, signs, traffic officers, and crossing guards, whether they are walking, biking or riding a bus
• Younger kids cannot be trusted to make smart traffic choices on their own.
• Plan and practice a safe walking route with your child until he/she knows it well.
• Use streets with sidewalks, crosswalks and crossing guards. Avoid as many intersections as possible.
• Have children walk with a friend or in a group.
• Talk to your child about what to do if they are approached by a stranger.
• Teach children to walk confidently and to be alert to their surroundings
• Be sure children know their address, phone number for their parents.

***Infographic courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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As promised, Dolly Parton will visit Missouri to celebrate Imagination Library program In Missouri, more than 137,000 children age 5 and younger are enrolled in Imagination Library. They receive a free book by mail every month.

Parents, beginning last Friday (8/2) you should have received an email from the district to sign up for the Parent Portal of Power School. You can access the portal online or download the app called: Power School Mobile. Go ahead and sign up and download the app. This info is all in the email.

If you have not registered your children for the 2024-25 school year, do that first! Then within a day or two, you will receive info on setting up your Parent Portal access. If you are not getting these emails, contact your children's buildings to update your contact info.

ECLC 660-626-1459
KPS 660-665-5691
RME 660-665-2834
WMMS 660-665-3793
KHS 660-665-4631

Once you get into the parent portal you will be able to see attendance, assignments, grades, and student schedules. Note that schedules are subject to tweaks and changes until school begins for our middle and high school students.

Thank you for your ongoing understanding as we transition to this new student information system! It has been a big undertaking for our registration office, IT department, and office staff all across campus!

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The FREE STEM kits are back in stock! 🎉 You can now pick them up at any of our MACC locations in Hannibal, Kirksville, Mexico, and Moberly.

📍 The kits are available at the front desk of our Hannibal, Kirksville, and Mexico campuses.

📍 If you're in Moberly, the kits are available at the Greyhound Bookstore.

Get your hands on these amazing kits and start exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! 🚀🔬🧮

Love Kirksville Schools and graduates, but these two are my favorites.

Proud of Dorian is not a strong enough statement. Love him and I am proud of him daily no matter what, but today his work ethic, commitments, and investments (3rd in his class at Kirksville R-3 School District, Summa cm laude including chemistry honors at Truman State University) make me especially beam as he earned his Doctorate in Chemistry from University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Blessed with fabulous teachers, coaches, and professors from Faith Lutheran School, Kirksville RIII Schools and universities along the journey!

Congratulations Dr. Dorian Sneddon

Molly Sneddon coming up quickly 😀

Edited 6/11/24 -- Moberly and Kirksville are restocked, Mexico and Hannibal kits will be available later this week!!

Summer break boredom kicking in already? 🌞 Keep your kids engaged and entertained with our FREE STEM kits from MACC! 🚀 Let them explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math right at home. 🔬🔧📐 Spark their curiosity, unleash their creativity, and get ready for a summer filled with fun and learning!

*Hannibal, Kirksville, and Mexico kits are available for pick up at the front desk!

*Moberly Kits are available for pick up at the Greyhound Bookstore!

Congratulations all!!

Kirksville schools celebrate staff with awards, honor retiring members at year-end event The Kirksville School District finished up the final week of the 2023-2024 school year by celebrating the teachers and staff at the district.

Summer Food for Kids
Meals will be provided from May 28th-August 11th

Congratulations tigers! 🐅 class of 2024 🎓🧡🖤

Please join us Monday night for the 8th grade promotion parade! Line the sidewalks to cheer on our students!!

Kirksville Arts Association The posted hours are for during exhibits. In between exhibits the gallery remains closed while new exhibits are installed, and appointments can be made to meet with office staff.

We are looking for an ag teacher and FFA sponsor for the 2024-25 school year. Help us recruit one by sharing this post far and wide. Tag anyone who should consider applying!

Kirksville Schools have competitive starting teacher salaries within the state, strong insurance benefits, and a community with a lot to offer as a hometown. Our ag department is housed at the Kirksville Area Technical Center, next to our high school. This would make a great opportunity for a candidate looking to help grow an existing ag and FFA program.

Contact: Jesse Wolf 660-665-2865
Apply here: https://kirksville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2551

We have a school board vacancy effective at the end of the school year. See the legal notice and details on filling the soon-to-be vacant seat here.

What: Free Physicals(for anyone entering grades 7-12 for the 2024-25 school year) When: May 20th-12PM to 6PM
Where: KHS Gym/Cafeteria
📢Important that you have your student-athletes PRIVIT account UPDATED for the new 2024-2025 school year PRIOR TO coming to the event.

Important dates for the end of the school year! Note, May 23rd is the last day of school and it is a full day. There are only 19 days left, if you are counting!

Planning for dental appointments, doctor check-ups, or travel? Save this copy of our 24-25 school year calendar to your device!

Students and staff, please join us tomorrow, April 18, 2024, by wearing purple in support of the military child!

We are hiring part-time help for our food service department to begin as soon as possible! Apply here: https://kirksville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2452

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Thank you all for everything you do!

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day second fact: some paras work one-on-one with the same student each day, sometimes they even follow that student through multiple years of their education.

Here is our team of paras from Kirksville High School! Pictured from left to right, top to bottom: Anita Morales, Bryce Munn, Adriana Ovalle, Jackie Webb, Jessica Meyers, Hillary Lyons, Linda Luu, Jami Johnson, Amethyst Harmston, Heather Habel, Christie Elliott, Virginia Anderson

Thank you KHS paras for all that you do each day!