Louisiana R-II School District

A message from Dr. Ward:

With this hot weather, make sure you send your children to school with a water bottle so we can keep them hydrated. All of our classrooms and student centers are air-conditioned, along with all of our buses. The updated bus routes are posted on our Facebook and school website.

Parents make the difference! Be engaged and involved in your child’s education.
🐾Show interest in school 
🐾Prioritize attendance
🐾Get to know your child’s teacher
🐾Stay informed
🐾Make homework a priority
🐾Be there to help
🐾Volunteer
🐾Set routines
🐾Read together
🐾Embrace learning opportunities

Let’s make this a great 23-24 school year!

⭐️⭐️Updated bus schedule! ⭐️⭐️

I want to apologize for any inconvenience the registration process has caused for parents and guardians. Not to make excuses, but we have been importing a new student information system for the District. If you need to print off any forms or need the use of a computer, all building sites have them available from 8:00 to 3:30 Tuesday through Friday. All of this is a work in progress to moving the District to online registration.

Also, we have computers available for those that need to do the 1 to 1 computer review. This needs to be done by both the parent and student before a computer will be issued. This is only for grades 9 through 12.

Open House is Thursday, August 17th from 2:00 until 7:00. Bus routes will be available at this time.

Remember, it takes all of us to create an atmosphere of learning for all our students here at Louisiana R-II.

I am available for questions or concerns at [email protected] or 573-754-4261.

Yours in education,

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Please check your email for an important message from Common Goals (Teacher Ease). This link will prompt you to sign up for the parent portal. Once you have a parent portal account you will be directed to online registration forms.
These are required yearly back-to-school forms to review and update information.

Please complete and submit your forms by FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023.

If you have not provided us with an email or have questions, call any of the school offices.

We are currently experiencing an internet outage which means we have no phones. We have contacted AT&T and our IT department and hope to have the issue resolved soon.

Louisiana R-II Parents/Guardians: We are excited to announce that we are in the process of implementing online registration. Please be patient with us as go through this process. We will be announcing registration dates in the near future!

Louisiana High School Parents/Guardians: If you do not have access to technology and you and/or your student have not completed your Chromebook form, stop by Central Office between the hours of 7:30 - 3:30, Tuesday thru Friday and we can set you up at a computer. Please enter through the Middle School doors. Your student will not be issued a Chromebook until both of you have completed these forms.

Students and parents make sure you get the 1 to 1 computer information filled out. We will be opening up time to use District computers if needed. Have a great rest of your time off before those school bells start to ring.

Yours in education,

REMINDER:

LHS Students/Parents/Guardians:

Please review the 1 to 1 Chromebook information which can be found on the district website (louisiana.k12.mo.us). This can be found on the high school page under the technology section. Both students/parents or guardians must review before a Chromebook will be issued. If you have already done this, thank you!

LHS Students/Parents/Guardians:

Please review the 1 to 1 Chromebook information which can be found on the district website (louisiana.k12.mo.us). This can be found on the high school page under the technology section. Both students/parents or guardians must review before a Chromebook will be issued. If you have already done this, thank you!

We have some information patrons, parents and students need to review on our District website.

Grades 9 thru 12 will be going 1 to1 this year. The first thing the students and parents must do is to review the 1 to 1 Chromebook Information on the website. Go to Select a School and choose the high school. Select the technology section and review the slide school and at the end it will take you to a link to fill out a google form. These will need to be completed before a Chromebook will be issued to the student. If you have questions, please contact me in the Central Office at 573-754-4261 or email at [email protected]

Also, the School Board has put out a "Louisiana R-II Community Engagement Survey" they would like ALL patrons to complete. You will find it on the front page of the website at www.louisiana.k12.mo.us.

All taxpayers of the district can view the 22-23 budget and the newly approved 23-24 budget. To view this go to the District Information section and click on budget.

Home                                              Welcome to the Louisiana R-II School District! We envision that each Louisiana R-II student will aspire to be a lifelong learner that prepares and plans for the future as they become productive and contributing members of society. I...

It seems the time after the 4th of July we are starting that transition back into the school day norm and before you know it the kids are getting ready for those first days of school.

I am asking a favor to all of you and that is to “be an involved parent.” Parents make a difference. Studies show that children whose parents are engaged in their education have higher grades, better behavior, and improved social skills.

Here are a few suggestions on being engaged and involved.
1. Show interest in school. Regularly ask your child about school and what they have learned.
2. Prioritize attendance. Regular attendance is crucial for success in ell levels of school, especially elementary. Make sure your child is in school every day.
3. Get to know your child’s teachers. Be a part of Open House and Parent Teacher Conferences and talk to your child’s teachers about any questions or concerns you have.
4. Stay informed. Regularly check the school’s website for district and school news, upcoming events, and important notices. Make it a habit to always check those backpacks.
5. Read together. Fostering a love of reading is one of the most important ways you can help your child to succeed in school.
6. Make homework a priority. How you approach the subject of homework says a great deal about the value you place on education. Your child needs to know that you consider homework a vital part of what you feel is important.

We are looking forward to another successful school year here at Louisiana R-II and remember it takes all of us to educate the children. If you have questions or concerns do not hesitate in contacting your child’s administrator. Elementary 573-754-6904; Middle school 573-754-5340; High School 573-754-6181; and Central Office 573-754-4261.

Have a great rest of the summer.
Yours in education,

Important Reminder:

May 12, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is a reminder that if your child(ren) has/have medication at school then it will need to be picked up no later than June 16, 2023 at Noon. All remaining medication after this date and time will be destroyed.

Medication MUST be picked up by parents/guardians. NO medication will be sent home with children. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 573-754-6904 or email me at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jennifer House, LPN
Louisiana R-II School Nurse

I had the privilege of taking the “Class of 73”on a tour of the building on June 10th. They had the time to reminisce on the days in high school and to see the new addition. Once a Bulldog-Always a Bulldog!

I would like to thank all parents, guardians and most importantly the students for a successful first year here at Louisiana R-II. We are already preparing for the start of the 23-24 school year and we will be seeing some changes. The high school will be totally 1 to 1 in technology with Chromebook’s going home. All buildings will have safety film placed on exterior windows and entrances. The elementary playground will be fenced in with safety barriers at all entrances. The parking lot at the high school will be restriped with some work done on roof drainage at the high school. New doors will me installed at the high school and middle school. These projects are being funded through the Safety Grant, previous bond issue funds, and ESSER funds.
Summer school starts May 30th and runs for three weeks.
Have a great summer!
Yours in education,

Thank you for covering the retirement luncheon Zach Richardson!

Louisiana R-II celebrates retirement of three long-time employees The louisiana r-ii school district said goodbye to three long-time employees.Sandy traynor, liz wallace and calvin jesberg have all retired after many years of

Congratulations to our 2023 retirees, Sandy Traynor, Liz Wallace & Calvin Jesberg. Thank you for many years of dedicated service. You will be missed!

Happy SLP Day Jenny Mollerus!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our teachers & support staff! We appreciate everything you do!

Happy Nurses Week Jennifer House!

Louisiana R-II is one of 169 school districts across the state that received grants from the newly created School Safety Grant program. R-II will receive $62,091 to be used for safety and first aid upgrades. The start of the 23-24 school year will see fencing around the elementary playground, crash barriers placed at all main entrances, Stop the Bleed first aid kits in all buildings and a protective film placed on all windows and entrances.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the ladies who do so much behind the scenes at our schools to make sure everything is running smoothly for all of our . We appreciate all that you do!

The Missouri State Board of Education and DESE are requesting stakeholder feedback on its Strategic Plan. The insights gathered from the survey will be used to guide the state’s education policies and initiatives over the next several years and participation will help ensure that the Board and DESE have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of students, families, and educators across the state. The survey is easy to complete and should take only about 10 minutes. Your responses are completely anonymous, and your input will be kept confidential. The survey closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21.

Survey Link: https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=ofU1o0ppnXgECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

There has been a slight change in the Louisiana RII Schedule for next week. We will be in session on Monday, April 3, as originally planned. However, we will now be out on Thursday, April 6 AND Friday, April 7. Enjoy your extra day!

This week is Board of Education Recognition Week!! We are grateful for our community members who serve on the Louisiana R-II Board of Education. Please join us in thanking the members of our Board of Education!!

Mrs. Jenna Loveless, President
Mr. Shep Sheppard, Vice-President
Ms. Pam Todd, Treasurer
Mrs. Erica Hill, Secretary
Mr. Jeff Chapuis
Mr. Rob Lumley
Mr. Trace Penrod

Please remember we will be in session next Monday, March 13th and off Friday, March 17th for a Spring Break. Back in session Tuesday, March 21st.

Good luck Lady Bulldogs!