📣 Attendance Trophy Update! 📣
This year, each grade is competing weekly for one of our Puxico Spirit Attendance Trophies! These trophies are one-of-a-kind designs that truly shout Puxico Pride.
Our first week has ended, and we’re excited to celebrate the groups who SHOWED UP and SHOWED OUT with top attendance:
🏆 Kindergarten – Mrs. Hefner
🏆 1st Grade – Mrs. McMillan
🏆 2nd Grade – Mrs. Simmers
🏆 3rd Grade – Mrs. Gillock
🏆 4th Grade – Mrs. Rodgers
🏆 5th Grade – Mr. Griffith
Way to go, students! Keep bringing your best attendance each week—your class could be the next to take home the trophy! 🎉
This year, each grade is competing weekly for one of our Puxico Spirit Attendance Trophies! These trophies are one-of-a-kind designs that truly shout Puxico Pride.
Our first week has ended, and we’re excited to celebrate the groups who SHOWED UP and SHOWED OUT with top attendance:
🏆 Kindergarten – Mrs. Hefner
🏆 1st Grade – Mrs. McMillan
🏆 2nd Grade – Mrs. Simmers
🏆 3rd Grade – Mrs. Gillock
🏆 4th Grade – Mrs. Rodgers
🏆 5th Grade – Mr. Griffith
Way to go, students! Keep bringing your best attendance each week—your class could be the next to take home the trophy! 🎉
When our FFA program takes on the SEMO District Fair, they do it right! 80+ students had the opportunity to participate at the fair and show what they have learned through agriculture based education.
Mr. Payne has done a great job building and maintaining the program while focusing on the future needs of the agricultural community.
Mr. Payne has done a great job building and maintaining the program while focusing on the future needs of the agricultural community.
A great big CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing young ladies for representing Puxico so well at the Stoddard County Fair Pageants.
👑 Tiny Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Madilyn Fouts – 2nd Alternate
👑 Petite Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Charlotte Wray – Crowned Queen
👑 Teen Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Kinsley Foster – Crowned Queen
• Kaylee McClelland – 1st Alternate
• Emma Dempsey – 2nd Alternate
✨ Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Aylssa Maclin – 2nd Alternate
We are so proud of each of you!
👑 Tiny Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Madilyn Fouts – 2nd Alternate
👑 Petite Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Charlotte Wray – Crowned Queen
👑 Teen Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Kinsley Foster – Crowned Queen
• Kaylee McClelland – 1st Alternate
• Emma Dempsey – 2nd Alternate
✨ Miss Stoddard County Fair
• Aylssa Maclin – 2nd Alternate
We are so proud of each of you!
Puxico R-8 School will offer the following bus for auction at Jacob Goodin’s Auction on Saturday, October 4, 2025
2004 Freightliner 71 passenger bus.
C-7 Cat Engine, Good engine, good transmission, A/C doesn't work, Odometer changed in 18-19 and shows 53,517 but actual miles is 236,963.
2004 Freightliner 71 passenger bus.
C-7 Cat Engine, Good engine, good transmission, A/C doesn't work, Odometer changed in 18-19 and shows 53,517 but actual miles is 236,963.
Here is our Weekly Update for September 15th-20th. Have a great weekend!
It's that time again! Hall of Fame nominations are due by October 11, 2025. You can access a nomination packet by clicking on the link - https://tinyurl.com/ab8srwh7.
Our Hall of Fam Celebration is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026.
Our Hall of Fam Celebration is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026.
Here is what is happening at PHS next week!
Here is our Weekly Update for September 1st-6th. Have a great weekend!
No school on Monday!
No school on Monday!
Puxico R-8 School announce their Fall Festival plans, hosted by the Puxico Vocational Departments.
Join us for a fun-filled community event hosted by the Puxico High School Vocational Programs!
Date & Time:
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Puxico High School Campus
What to Expect
Exciting fall carnival games for all ages
Delicious food available for purchase
A welcoming opportunity to connect with local businesses and organizations
Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors
We invite local businesses and organizations to come advertise, showcase offerings, and share information about their services. This is a great chance to engage with families, students, and community members in a festive, family-friendly setting.
Interested in Setting Up?
If you’re a business or organization that would like to set up a booth or table, please reach out to one of the following contacts:
Garrett Payne — gpayne@puxico.k12.mo.us
Samantha Hood — shood@puxico.k12.mo.us
Kacy Fernetti — kfernetti@puxico.k12.mo.us
How to Prepare:
Include a brief description of your services or offerings
Bring promotional materials, demos, or informational flyers
Consider interactive activities or giveaways to engage attendees
Why Participate:
Direct access to families, students, and local residents
Support for Puxico High School Vocational Programs
Community-building and festive fall atmosphere
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our vibrant community!
Join us for a fun-filled community event hosted by the Puxico High School Vocational Programs!
Date & Time:
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Puxico High School Campus
What to Expect
Exciting fall carnival games for all ages
Delicious food available for purchase
A welcoming opportunity to connect with local businesses and organizations
Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors
We invite local businesses and organizations to come advertise, showcase offerings, and share information about their services. This is a great chance to engage with families, students, and community members in a festive, family-friendly setting.
Interested in Setting Up?
If you’re a business or organization that would like to set up a booth or table, please reach out to one of the following contacts:
Garrett Payne — gpayne@puxico.k12.mo.us
Samantha Hood — shood@puxico.k12.mo.us
Kacy Fernetti — kfernetti@puxico.k12.mo.us
How to Prepare:
Include a brief description of your services or offerings
Bring promotional materials, demos, or informational flyers
Consider interactive activities or giveaways to engage attendees
Why Participate:
Direct access to families, students, and local residents
Support for Puxico High School Vocational Programs
Community-building and festive fall atmosphere
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our vibrant community!
Fall Photo Makeup and Retake Day is tomorrow, Thursday, August 28th
Here is our Weekly Update for August 24th-30th. Have a great weekend!
Join us for Senior Parent Night on Thursday, August 28th, at 5:30pm.
We will meet in the High School Art Room.
We will meet in the High School Art Room.
Join us for Open House Night on Monday, August 18, from 5:00–7:00 PM!
Enjoy hot dogs, refreshments, meet the teachers, take pictures, and more!
UPDATE!
To clear up any confusion on the 8/28 date, here is a revised calendar for the upcoming week and beyond. Sorry for any confusion that there may have been.
Weekly Update for the Week of 8/17-23
“Drumroll, please… 🥁 Class rosters are officially posted!
Puxico R-8 School is excited to welcome two more drivers to our transportation team!
A GREAT BIG congratulations and thank you goes out to Casey Copling and Kyle Elledge today.
It isn’t too late for others to reach this awesome achievement. We have a trainer on site for drivers interested in working with Puxico R-8 School. Thank you Mr. Wade Sanders for your instruction and help in guiding our new drivers.
Who will be next you might ask…?We have a few more quality individuals doing the work, putting in the practice, and training to reach this endorsement.
You can too!!!
A GREAT BIG congratulations and thank you goes out to Casey Copling and Kyle Elledge today.
It isn’t too late for others to reach this awesome achievement. We have a trainer on site for drivers interested in working with Puxico R-8 School. Thank you Mr. Wade Sanders for your instruction and help in guiding our new drivers.
Who will be next you might ask…?We have a few more quality individuals doing the work, putting in the practice, and training to reach this endorsement.
You can too!!!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8-11 and Noon-1:30
Puxico Activity Center (FEMA) Lobby
TODAY IS THE DAY WE GET TO WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
A huge thank you to Mr. Ethan Hindman and our technology department for helping with our online enrollment options! Come see us today and let our staff help you get enrolled. Make sure to bring all the necessary documents.
NEW STUDENTS:
Please see the information below concerning registration and orientation for new students.
8-11 and Noon-1:30
Puxico Activity Center (FEMA) Lobby
TODAY IS THE DAY WE GET TO WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
A huge thank you to Mr. Ethan Hindman and our technology department for helping with our online enrollment options! Come see us today and let our staff help you get enrolled. Make sure to bring all the necessary documents.
NEW STUDENTS:
Please see the information below concerning registration and orientation for new students.
Freshman Orientation!
Monday, August 11th from 6:30-8:00 pm at Puxico High School!
Orientation & Picture Week Kickoff
Reminder:
Aug 11 – 6th Grade Orientation (5:30 pm) & Freshman Tipoff (6:30 pm)
Aug 12 - New Student Registration, 8-11 am, 12-1:30 pm
Bring the following: birth certificate, social security card, shot records, education records, proof of residency
Aug 13 – PK–12 Returning Student Photos
Orientations start next week! For all 6th graders and freshmen, join us for your back to school pictures as your student heads off to new buildings! Have them dress appropriately for school and bring their best smile for this year’s pictures. If you need more information, visit https://www.puxico.k12.mo.us/o/puxico-r8-school-district/page/back-to-school
