Weekly Update
📅 August 31st - September 5th, 2026
🏫 MONDAY, AUGUST 31
* HS Baseball at Oran, 4:30 PM
* HS Volleyball at Clarkton, 5 PM
🏐 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
* HS Volleyball vs. Scott City, 6 PM
* HS Baseball vs. South Iron, 4:30 PM
📸 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
* School Photo Retakes and Makeups
⚾ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
* HS Baseball vs. Leopold, 4:30 PM
🏐 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
* HS Volleyball vs. Kelly, 6 PM
🏃 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
* Cross Country at Dexter Meet, 9 AM
📢 UPCOMING EVENTS
* Band Apparel Fundraiser (8/31-9/11)
⭐ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
* No School Monday, 9/7, for Labor Day
Have a great week, Puxico! 🧡🖤
#GoPuxico
Big, thank you to Caring Hearts home care for delivering these sweet gifts to all of our teachers
OPEN HOUSE 2026
We would like to provide a huge thank you to First Midwest Bank in Puxico for sponsoring our Freshman 2026 t-shirts! #PuxicoPride on display in our community!
A huge thank-you to our dedicated Aramark food service team! We hope you've had a great summer!!!!
Throughout the past school year, Grandparents’ Day, special events, and summer school, these hardworking ladies kept our cafeteria running smoothly and made it a tasty, welcoming place for our students and staff. Their dedication, friendly smiles, and commitment to serving our school community are truly appreciated!
Thank you for everything you do for Puxico R-8!
We can’t wait to see you back in the cafeteria!
Throughout the past school year, Grandparents’ Day, special events, and summer school, these hardworking ladies kept our cafeteria running smoothly and made it a tasty, welcoming place for our students and staff. Their dedication, friendly smiles, and commitment to serving our school community are truly appreciated!
Thank you for everything you do for Puxico R-8!
We can’t wait to see you back in the cafeteria!
IT IS ALMOST TIME… BACK 2 SCHOOL!
Join us for the Puxico R-8 School Back 2 School Picnic & Open House for students and families in Pre-K through 12th grade!
📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📸 First Stop - students who have not had their fall yearbook picture taken should plan to have it completed that evening. Tiny|Soul will be set up in the ARG Lobby.
🌭 Let us do the cooking! Thanks to Puxico PTO, you can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and a drink while visiting with your child’s teachers and preparing for a great school year. Kona Ice will also be available for purchase!
While you are here, families can:
• Meet teachers and tour the buildings
• Communicate student arrival and departure plans
• Check in with the Transportation Department
• Visit with our school food service program
• Turn in immunization records
• Drop off school supplies
• Drop off locker supplies for high school students
• Pick up yearbooks in the cafeteria
• Take fall yearbook pictures with Tiny | Soul in the ARG Lobby
Please plan to take school pictures before or after the meeting times.
Important meeting times:
🧡 Kindergarten families will meet at 6:00 p.m.
🖤 Fourth-grade families will meet at 6:30 p.m.
🧡🖤All other students can pop in the classroom.
Come enjoy a meal, meet our staff, take care of those last-minute school details, and help us kick off another wonderful year at Puxico R-8 School!
A special thank-you to the Puxico PTO for sponsoring our Open House! 🧡🖤
We hope to see everyone there!
Join us for the Puxico R-8 School Back 2 School Picnic & Open House for students and families in Pre-K through 12th grade!
📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📸 First Stop - students who have not had their fall yearbook picture taken should plan to have it completed that evening. Tiny|Soul will be set up in the ARG Lobby.
🌭 Let us do the cooking! Thanks to Puxico PTO, you can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and a drink while visiting with your child’s teachers and preparing for a great school year. Kona Ice will also be available for purchase!
While you are here, families can:
• Meet teachers and tour the buildings
• Communicate student arrival and departure plans
• Check in with the Transportation Department
• Visit with our school food service program
• Turn in immunization records
• Drop off school supplies
• Drop off locker supplies for high school students
• Pick up yearbooks in the cafeteria
• Take fall yearbook pictures with Tiny | Soul in the ARG Lobby
Please plan to take school pictures before or after the meeting times.
Important meeting times:
🧡 Kindergarten families will meet at 6:00 p.m.
🖤 Fourth-grade families will meet at 6:30 p.m.
🧡🖤All other students can pop in the classroom.
Come enjoy a meal, meet our staff, take care of those last-minute school details, and help us kick off another wonderful year at Puxico R-8 School!
A special thank-you to the Puxico PTO for sponsoring our Open House! 🧡🖤
We hope to see everyone there!
PUXICO R-8 SCHOOL
HALL OF FAME
The nomination deadline is Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Nomination packets can be accessed below:
https://tinyurl.com/ab8srwh7
This year, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian from the PHS class of 2026 will be inducted.
Puxico Hall of Fame Celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026.
#GoPuxico
The school community would like to thank First Baptist Church, the volunteers, all of the individuals, each organization, and the service providers that made today’s Back2School Bash a success!
An estimated 150-180 kids received school supplies and 58 completed sports physicals, setting a record for this event.
Thank you for loving our kids, sharing your time, and providing donations. We are very blessed to attend school in our community.
An estimated 150-180 kids received school supplies and 58 completed sports physicals, setting a record for this event.
Thank you for loving our kids, sharing your time, and providing donations. We are very blessed to attend school in our community.
🧡🖤 You’re Invited to Celebrate Our Outstanding Educators! 🖤🧡
The Puxico Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 Teacher Hall of Fame Inductees:
🍎 Deborah Simpson
🍎 Ronnal Clinton
🍎 Larry Payton
These outstanding educators have made a lasting impact on generations of Puxico students, and we look forward to honoring their dedication, leadership, and service to our school and community.
🎓 Puxico Alumni and their guests are invited to attend the annual Puxico Alumni Association Meeting and Teacher Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Puxico School Cafeteria
Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of fellowship, memories, and celebration as we recognize these deserving inductees and reconnect with fellow alumni.
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging your classmates! We look forward to seeing alumni from every generation back home in Puxico.
Once an Indian, Always an Indian!
The Puxico Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 Teacher Hall of Fame Inductees:
🍎 Deborah Simpson
🍎 Ronnal Clinton
🍎 Larry Payton
These outstanding educators have made a lasting impact on generations of Puxico students, and we look forward to honoring their dedication, leadership, and service to our school and community.
🎓 Puxico Alumni and their guests are invited to attend the annual Puxico Alumni Association Meeting and Teacher Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Puxico School Cafeteria
Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of fellowship, memories, and celebration as we recognize these deserving inductees and reconnect with fellow alumni.
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging your classmates! We look forward to seeing alumni from every generation back home in Puxico.
Once an Indian, Always an Indian!
Band Camp - Day 3. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and positive attitudes of these students.
Hello!
If you are a student in next year's marching band or the parent of one, this is for you:
1. Marching camp dates are July 27-31 and August 3-5 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Camp is the foundation of everything we do, we need you there!
2. Homecoming Parade is August 15th (we'll meet at 8:30 AM).
3. According to MSHSAA all students must have a physical. Let us know if you need help with this.
4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE join the Remind: HS Band @fff4ggf, Leadership @37fdfkf, Parents @puxicob.
5. It takes a village, and we need your help! Please email Mr. B if you are willing to help in any way. Right now we are working on camp meals. If you can donate food from your business, money, or time, please let us know.
Happy to be back, let's have a phenomenal year, see EVERYONE at camp.
- Mr. B
If you are a student in next year's marching band or the parent of one, this is for you:
1. Marching camp dates are July 27-31 and August 3-5 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Camp is the foundation of everything we do, we need you there!
2. Homecoming Parade is August 15th (we'll meet at 8:30 AM).
3. According to MSHSAA all students must have a physical. Let us know if you need help with this.
4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE join the Remind: HS Band @fff4ggf, Leadership @37fdfkf, Parents @puxicob.
5. It takes a village, and we need your help! Please email Mr. B if you are willing to help in any way. Right now we are working on camp meals. If you can donate food from your business, money, or time, please let us know.
Happy to be back, let's have a phenomenal year, see EVERYONE at camp.
- Mr. B
🏆 THE BEST FANS IN SEMO! 🧡🖤
Wow! What an awesome honor for Puxico!
Being named the as the SEMOball’s Best Fans says so much about our community. It isn’t just about showing up—it’s about the way you show up.
Week after week, season after season, our stands are filled with fans who proudly wear orange and black, cheer with enthusiasm, support our student-athletes, and represent Puxico with class. That’s something special, and it’s something that doesn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you to every student, parent, grandparent, alumni, staff member, and community supporter who helped make this possible. You create an atmosphere that makes our athletes proud to wear “Puxico” across their jerseys.
As we get ready for another exciting school year, let’s keep the momentum going!
Let’s continue packing the stands, celebrating our athletes, encouraging every team, and showing everyone what Puxico Pride looks like. Cheer loud, support all of our programs, respect the game, and continue being a fan base that others can look up to.
Here’s to another year of incredible school spirit, unforgettable moments, and proudly wearing the Orange and Black wherever we go.
Thank you for making Puxico a community that truly rallies behind its students. We can’t wait to see you in the stands this fall.
#PuxicoPride 🧡🖤 #GoIndians
Image provide by Tiny Soul-Michele Owens Photography
Wow! What an awesome honor for Puxico!
Being named the as the SEMOball’s Best Fans says so much about our community. It isn’t just about showing up—it’s about the way you show up.
Week after week, season after season, our stands are filled with fans who proudly wear orange and black, cheer with enthusiasm, support our student-athletes, and represent Puxico with class. That’s something special, and it’s something that doesn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you to every student, parent, grandparent, alumni, staff member, and community supporter who helped make this possible. You create an atmosphere that makes our athletes proud to wear “Puxico” across their jerseys.
As we get ready for another exciting school year, let’s keep the momentum going!
Let’s continue packing the stands, celebrating our athletes, encouraging every team, and showing everyone what Puxico Pride looks like. Cheer loud, support all of our programs, respect the game, and continue being a fan base that others can look up to.
Here’s to another year of incredible school spirit, unforgettable moments, and proudly wearing the Orange and Black wherever we go.
Thank you for making Puxico a community that truly rallies behind its students. We can’t wait to see you in the stands this fall.
#PuxicoPride 🧡🖤 #GoIndians
Image provide by Tiny Soul-Michele Owens Photography
26-27 SCHOOL INFORMATION
As back to school events are confirmed, our school website will be updated.
We are also sharing a few items to help kick off back to school for the 26-27 school year.
🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤
Back 2 School Fair Info:
The 2026 FBC Puxico Back 2 School Fair is just around the corner! Saturday, August 8th from 8:00 AM til Noon!
✅Free School Supplies
✅Free Hair Cuts
✅Record Updates
✅Free Sports Physicals (Puxico Student-Athletes).
https://share.google/dXap8137Z15CNu4CS
As back to school events are confirmed, our school website will be updated.
We are also sharing a few items to help kick off back to school for the 26-27 school year.
🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤 🧡🖤
Back 2 School Fair Info:
The 2026 FBC Puxico Back 2 School Fair is just around the corner! Saturday, August 8th from 8:00 AM til Noon!
✅Free School Supplies
✅Free Hair Cuts
✅Record Updates
✅Free Sports Physicals (Puxico Student-Athletes).
https://share.google/dXap8137Z15CNu4CS
Puxico R-8 Important Back to School Information:
JULY 27-AUGUST 5
Band Camp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Back 2 School Fair at FBC
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
-6th grade orientation at 5:30 & fall pictures at 5:00.
-9th grade orientation at 6:30 & fall pictures during orientation rotation.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
8-11 a.m. 1-3 p.m.
-ELEMENTARY & JH INFO
Fall school photos-walk in availability. Elementary Rosters posted & JH Schedules available for pick up.
-HIGH SCHOOL INFO:
Seniors 8:00-9:30 am
Juniors 9:30-11:00 am
Sophomores 1:00-2:30 pm
(Underclassmen cannot come before their scheduled time, but can come after their scheduled time if necessary)
XC Open Running Scheduled:
Monday & Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. See Facebook Page for exact dates.
Volleyball Open summer events:
See Facebook Page for exact dates and times for events
Fall Baseball Open summer events: See Facebook Page for exact dates and times for events
JULY 27-AUGUST 5
Band Camp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Back 2 School Fair at FBC
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
-6th grade orientation at 5:30 & fall pictures at 5:00.
-9th grade orientation at 6:30 & fall pictures during orientation rotation.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
8-11 a.m. 1-3 p.m.
-ELEMENTARY & JH INFO
Fall school photos-walk in availability. Elementary Rosters posted & JH Schedules available for pick up.
-HIGH SCHOOL INFO:
Seniors 8:00-9:30 am
Juniors 9:30-11:00 am
Sophomores 1:00-2:30 pm
(Underclassmen cannot come before their scheduled time, but can come after their scheduled time if necessary)
XC Open Running Scheduled:
Monday & Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. See Facebook Page for exact dates.
Volleyball Open summer events:
See Facebook Page for exact dates and times for events
Fall Baseball Open summer events: See Facebook Page for exact dates and times for events
The 2026 FBC Puxico Back 2 School Fair is just around the corner! Saturday, August 8th from 8:00 AM til Noon!
✅Free School Supplies
✅Free Hair Cuts
✅Record Updates
✅Free Sports Physicals (Puxico Student-Athletes).
We would greatly appreciate your prayers and support for our students, teachers, and staff as we prepare to kick off the upcoming school year!
✅Free School Supplies
✅Free Hair Cuts
✅Record Updates
✅Free Sports Physicals (Puxico Student-Athletes).
We would greatly appreciate your prayers and support for our students, teachers, and staff as we prepare to kick off the upcoming school year!
That’s a wrap on National Jr. Beta in Nashville. We are proud of Julian for running. She will get to spend the year representing the great State of Missouri in Jr. Beta, her campaign at the National level did not earn her a National title.
Congratulations to our Campaign Skit for winning 3rd in the Nation. It was fantastic!!!!
We are proud of all the Missouri Betas at the National level and THREE Stoddard County Schools placed in the campaign skit categories! Job well done!!!
Congratulations to our Campaign Skit for winning 3rd in the Nation. It was fantastic!!!!
We are proud of all the Missouri Betas at the National level and THREE Stoddard County Schools placed in the campaign skit categories! Job well done!!!
June 30th marks the end of an incredible chapter at Puxico R-8 as we celebrate Darla Crain on her final day before retirement.
Darla isn’t just retiring from a job—she’s closing the book on a lifetime of service to the school she has always called home. After attending school right here in Puxico, she dedicated an amazing 38 years to serving our students, staff, and community with loyalty, hard work, and a caring heart.
So… if you happen to see Darla out and about tomorrow taking her sweet time, just know she isn’t skipping school… and she isn’t skipping work either. She plans to enjoy retirement!
One of today’s sweetest moments came when her grandson, Nox, stopped by with a big thumbs-up as family gathered to celebrate all she has accomplished. It was a perfect reminder that while Darla has impacted generations of Puxico students and staff, her greatest legacy is also found in the family she loves so dearly.
Congratulations, Darla! Thank you for your unwavering dedication, your friendship, and the countless ways you’ve helped make Puxico a better place for nearly four decades.
We are planning a retirement get together at the beginning of next school year for Darla, stay tuned for more details.
Enjoy every minute of this next adventure—you’ve certainly earned it! 🖤🧡
Darla isn’t just retiring from a job—she’s closing the book on a lifetime of service to the school she has always called home. After attending school right here in Puxico, she dedicated an amazing 38 years to serving our students, staff, and community with loyalty, hard work, and a caring heart.
So… if you happen to see Darla out and about tomorrow taking her sweet time, just know she isn’t skipping school… and she isn’t skipping work either. She plans to enjoy retirement!
One of today’s sweetest moments came when her grandson, Nox, stopped by with a big thumbs-up as family gathered to celebrate all she has accomplished. It was a perfect reminder that while Darla has impacted generations of Puxico students and staff, her greatest legacy is also found in the family she loves so dearly.
Congratulations, Darla! Thank you for your unwavering dedication, your friendship, and the countless ways you’ve helped make Puxico a better place for nearly four decades.
We are planning a retirement get together at the beginning of next school year for Darla, stay tuned for more details.
Enjoy every minute of this next adventure—you’ve certainly earned it! 🖤🧡
Summer school is over and looking back over the year, none of this would be possible without an amazing group of people at the high school. Thank you isn't enough; we appreciate each of you more than you know!
Our second graders learned an important lesson about being part of a community—when we belong to a community, we help take care of one another! ❤️
Students collected food and canned goods to donate to our town’s Blessing Box. The highlight of the day was taking a walk to the Blessing Box and filling it with donations that will help local families in need.
We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, generosity, and compassion. These young citizens are learning that even small acts of service can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Way to go, second grade! We are proud of the caring hearts you have for your community.
Students collected food and canned goods to donate to our town’s Blessing Box. The highlight of the day was taking a walk to the Blessing Box and filling it with donations that will help local families in need.
We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, generosity, and compassion. These young citizens are learning that even small acts of service can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Way to go, second grade! We are proud of the caring hearts you have for your community.
In honor of Flag Day, our students spent time learning about the American flag, the sacrifices made by our veterans, and the importance of showing respect and gratitude for those who have served our country.
As part of this special learning experience, we partnered with the Quilts of Valor organization to create patriotic quilt squares. Students poured their creativity and patriotism into each design, knowing that their squares may one day become part of a beautiful quilt presented to a veteran or used to help raise funds to support this meaningful mission.
We are proud of our students for learning the value of service, patriotism, and honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to everyone who helps keep the spirit of gratitude and patriotism alive in our community!
As part of this special learning experience, we partnered with the Quilts of Valor organization to create patriotic quilt squares. Students poured their creativity and patriotism into each design, knowing that their squares may one day become part of a beautiful quilt presented to a veteran or used to help raise funds to support this meaningful mission.
We are proud of our students for learning the value of service, patriotism, and honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to everyone who helps keep the spirit of gratitude and patriotism alive in our community!
