Puxico Jr High Volleyball kicked off the season against the Bloomfield Wildcats in a crowded gym on Tuesday, February 24. The night started with both teams leading the National Anthem.
The 8th grade team earned a win in just two sets. The Wildcats challenged the 7th grade team in three matches, and the Indians were able to earn a win.
Congratulations to both Indians’ teams on your wins! What a great start to your season!
Their next game is Thursday at Dexter with a start time of 5:30.
The 8th grade team earned a win in just two sets. The Wildcats challenged the 7th grade team in three matches, and the Indians were able to earn a win.
Congratulations to both Indians’ teams on your wins! What a great start to your season!
Their next game is Thursday at Dexter with a start time of 5:30.
Happy FFA Week Advisor Appreciation Day!
Please be sure to tell Mr. Payne thank you today. We appreciate all you do for our students, school, community, and agriculture.
Please be sure to tell Mr. Payne thank you today. We appreciate all you do for our students, school, community, and agriculture.
Make plans to come see us for one of the sign up nights. We can’t wait to see everyone at signups and get this season started!
Preschool & Kindergarten Screening Dates!
The snow break did not slow our kids down! They came back ready to break some goals!! Congratulations 🧡🖤 #puxicolearns #puxicoreaders
We are so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our artists in Puxico Junior High. Congratulations to the following students and their art teacher, Mrs. Ashley Williams for their recognition in the Children's Arts Festival. Please see additional information below about their upcoming showing and reception.
7th Grade:
Ellie Armstrong, 3rd place, for her watercolor and ink
“The Whole World in Our Hands”
Brinley Allison, Honorable Mention, for her oil pastel entitled,
“See the World”
8th Grade:
Luke McMillian, honorable mention, with his watercolor
“Heal the World”
Jessa Armstrong’s colored pencil piece was selected for Missouri’s Fine Arts Day
“Artworks of Distinction"
Selected pieces will be delivered to the offices of our state senators and representatives in Jefferson City for display during Fine Arts Education Day in April. This tradition provides student artists with an extraordinary opportunity for statewide recognition and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary K-12 arts programming.
7th Grade:
Ellie Armstrong, 3rd place, for her watercolor and ink
“The Whole World in Our Hands”
Brinley Allison, Honorable Mention, for her oil pastel entitled,
“See the World”
8th Grade:
Luke McMillian, honorable mention, with his watercolor
“Heal the World”
Jessa Armstrong’s colored pencil piece was selected for Missouri’s Fine Arts Day
“Artworks of Distinction"
Selected pieces will be delivered to the offices of our state senators and representatives in Jefferson City for display during Fine Arts Education Day in April. This tradition provides student artists with an extraordinary opportunity for statewide recognition and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary K-12 arts programming.
We have a new date! Cheertastics will meet on February 11th to replace our February 4th date!
Cheertastics will not take place tomorrow to make sure all those interested can register. See the dates below and we will keep everyone posted on a replacement date.
Here is an update to this week's event schedule (weather permitting).
The game originally scheduled to play at Bloomfield tonight has been moved to Puxico due to the SCAA tournament. Girls basketball begins at 6:00 pm this evening in the Arnold Ryan Gymnasium.
The game originally scheduled to play at Bloomfield tonight has been moved to Puxico due to the SCAA tournament. Girls basketball begins at 6:00 pm this evening in the Arnold Ryan Gymnasium.
Updated time schedules for the 2026 SCAA Tournament!
(Graphic credit - Aycorp Sports)
Congratulations to these students for meeting their reading goals! We are so proud of you!
We are proud to recognize our 2nd Term Honor Roll students! This achievement reflects perseverance, responsibility, and strong worth ethic! Keep striving for excellence!
Congratulations to the 2026 Puxico Homecoming King, senior Landan Burchard, and Homecoming Queen, junior Maddison Camden!
We also want to recognize our retiring royalty, 2025 Homecoming King, Grant McMillan, a junior class member, and 2025 Homecoming Queen, Laney Porter, a proud Puxico High School graduate, for representing Puxico so well.
Landan and Maddison were crowned Friday, January 18, following the Puxico vs. Greenville basketball contest.
A big thank you to Tiny|Soul Photography for capturing these special moments! Included are pictures of our other homecoming candidates and runner for the evening.
We also want to recognize our retiring royalty, 2025 Homecoming King, Grant McMillan, a junior class member, and 2025 Homecoming Queen, Laney Porter, a proud Puxico High School graduate, for representing Puxico so well.
Landan and Maddison were crowned Friday, January 18, following the Puxico vs. Greenville basketball contest.
A big thank you to Tiny|Soul Photography for capturing these special moments! Included are pictures of our other homecoming candidates and runner for the evening.
Our 4th grade students had a blast exploring their five senses today! 👀👂👃👅✋
They used their senses to investigate mystery objects, ask great questions, and make thought… See more
They used their senses to investigate mystery objects, ask great questions, and make thought… See more
Come out and join us as we honor a big group of Seniors tonight! We will recognize them between the JV and Varsity games! JV tips off at 6pm, Senior Night and the Varsity game to follow!
Electronic Device Policy Reminder
In accordance with Missouri Senate Bill 68 (SB68) and district policy, students may not possess or use personal electronic devices during the school day.
This includes Meta Glasses and similar wearable technology, which are considered the same as cell phones, smartwatches, AirPods, and other personal electronic devices. These items are not allowed in school buildings and must be left at home or in vehicles.
Violations will result in discipline consistent with the school’s electronic device policy.
Thank you all for your understanding!
In accordance with Missouri Senate Bill 68 (SB68) and district policy, students may not possess or use personal electronic devices during the school day.
This includes Meta Glasses and similar wearable technology, which are considered the same as cell phones, smartwatches, AirPods, and other personal electronic devices. These items are not allowed in school buildings and must be left at home or in vehicles.
Violations will result in discipline consistent with the school’s electronic device policy.
Thank you all for your understanding!
Mrs. Haynes’s math classes had a little help with an engineering project this past week - the Puxico Little Indians preschool had to come offer their expertise in building! So glad they could help out our high school students!
DISTRICT OPENING
Puxico R-8 School District is searching to add to our dedicated junior high staff for the 26-27 school year.
We invite you to go to www.moteachingjobs.com or www.puxico.k12.mo.us to see a list of our current openings.
Please contact Mr. Jordan Ellsworth, junior high school principal with any questions. Motivated applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For complete job opportunities, and to find our district applications, please visit www.puxico.k12.mo.us
Puxico R-8 School District is searching to add to our dedicated junior high staff for the 26-27 school year.
We invite you to go to www.moteachingjobs.com or www.puxico.k12.mo.us to see a list of our current openings.
Please contact Mr. Jordan Ellsworth, junior high school principal with any questions. Motivated applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For complete job opportunities, and to find our district applications, please visit www.puxico.k12.mo.us
DISTRICT OPENING
Due to expected enrollment, Puxico Elementary is currently seeking applicants to add a mid- to upper-level ElementaryTeacher position for the 2026-2027 school year. The specific grade level has yet to be determined due to potential internal movement, but is expected to fall between grades 3 and 5.
We invite you to go to www.moteachingjobs.com or www.puxico.k12.mo.us to see a list of our current openings.
Please contact Mrs. Jessica Thurston, elementary principal with any questions. Motivated applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For complete job opportunities, and to find our district applications, please visit www.puxico.k12.mo.us
Due to expected enrollment, Puxico Elementary is currently seeking applicants to add a mid- to upper-level ElementaryTeacher position for the 2026-2027 school year. The specific grade level has yet to be determined due to potential internal movement, but is expected to fall between grades 3 and 5.
We invite you to go to www.moteachingjobs.com or www.puxico.k12.mo.us to see a list of our current openings.
Please contact Mrs. Jessica Thurston, elementary principal with any questions. Motivated applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For complete job opportunities, and to find our district applications, please visit www.puxico.k12.mo.us
