Puxico R-8 School District

Puxico Cross Country competed today at the Arcadia Valley Invitational, where all of our athletes represented our school and community with pride. They demonstrated strong sportsmanship throughout the meet and continued to uplift their teammates long after their own races were over. With nearly 850 runners participating in total, we are proud of the performances of all our athletes. Below are the Puxico athletes who brought home medals. Varsity Boys Logan Robison 6th place Jett Hancock 9th place Varsity Girls Paisley Wilkerson 19th place JV Girls Maddison Camden 25th place JH Boys Ryan Seward 27th place JH Girls Brylee Campbell 6th place Braylen Fox 7th place Reese Mattingly 19th place JH Girls team scored 2nd overall.

Library Leader Award Winners for the week of September 9th. It is a joy to watch these students thrive in the library.

This year at the SEMO District Fair the following students showed livestock. Drew Crisel Caleb Wagner Jesse Watkins Maylee Stephens These students put a lot of work and time into their animals. We are very proud of them and their animals.

Friday, Mrs. Woolard took several high school students to the Mingo Job Corps Open House where they celebrated their 60th anniversary. Students were able to see the trades that are offered such as heavy equipment, welding, forestry fire fighting, bricklaying, and more. Students also had the opportunity to talk to the instructors and students about their trade and even participated in demonstrations that were setup. The students enjoyed their time learning about all the trades offered nearby no cost to them.

Miss Harris’ class worked hard to fill their ✨ star jar ✨ for their first whole class reward of popcorn and a movie on this Fun Friday!!! So proud of all their hard work already this year 🤗 it’s going to be an amazing year!!!

Mr. Davis’s 7th grade classes exploring force and motion in class this week.

Puxico Varsity Cross Country opened the season at Memphis on Saturday. All team members made our school proud and competed well.

**✏️ Writing Fun in Kindergarten! ✏️** Our kindergarten students are working hard this week on writing the letters "O" and "A." Keep up the great work, little writers!

Library Leader Award Winners for the week of August 26th.

Lots of fun at Puxico Open House stop by the cafeteria and check it out!

Back to School Information: We are so excited to welcome our students to class tomorrow, Thursday, August 22. Here are a few back to school reminders to help us kick off the school year: The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Elementary students will report to their classrooms, JH students will start their day in the cafeteria, and HS students will report to the HS building. Breakfast will be available and is free to all students that want to eat. TRAVEL ALERT: Please use caution on your morning and afternoon drives and be extra alert for buses on routes. We ask all caregivers to discuss the importance of safe driving near buses and student walkers with younger drivers. MORNING DROP OFF: For added safety and due to heavy traffic, all elementary car riders are to be dropped off in the car line in the FEMA parking lot. Please do not travel near the elementary office, that area is reserved for bus traffic only. Parents should remain in the car while in the drop off line. Please do not stop or block the drop off line, and follow directions once you enter the lot. We will have helpers to escort smaller children to their classrooms. We ask that you watch for adults to cue you when it’s safe to let your elementary student out of the car. It is extremely helpful to have backpacks and lunchboxes near your child before arriving to the drop off location. It is recommended that JH and HS students are also dropped off in the FEMA lot. BUS RIDERS: We recommend for the first day - especially for younger elementary children - that students should leave school the same way the arrive. If you are driving a kindergartner to school for the first day, please consider picking them up after school as well. It makes for a smoother afternoon bus ride for our bus riders and bus drivers if the driver is able to pick up the child at their home in the morning. If any transportation changes need to be made, please call the office by 2:30 PM. Any changes after 2:30 PM, will not be made. Elementary 222-3542 Junior High 222-3058 High School 222-3175 Senior Class of 2025 will meet at 7:40 on the FEMA steps for their Last, First Day Picture at 7:45. Please park in your assigned spot prior to picture time. This year our District will implement a new student information system. Due to Tyler Technologies discontinuing their SISK12 platform, we will use Infinte Campus. Your parent portal login for SISK12 will not work at this time but directions to use the new system will be coming soon. We look forward to seeing all of the students and their smiling faces tomorrow! We greatly appreciate your help in creating a safe environment and efficient routine for the arrival and departure of our students. #GoPuxico Tomorrow is Day #1!

Returning students: Here are 3 great opportunities to have your back to school pictures taken before school starts. Parents: Make sure to save the QR code image and follow the link to go get your child’s picture code.

Attention parents and incoming 6th grade students: Just a reminder, 6th Grade Orientation will be held on Monday, August 12th @ 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. If you have any questions please email Mr. Jenkins at tjenkins@puxico.k12.mo.us or call the jr. high school at 573-222-3058.

Election Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Voters that normally vote on the Puxico R-8 School campus are reminded that the polling location has moved to the Puxico Activity Center (FEMA) Lobby. Voters assigned to this location should’ve received a notice from the Stoddard County Clerk’s Office. The best parking lot access for this location is directly off 51 Highway. The address is 490 N. State Highway 51. Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

PUXICO CEA WANTS TO HELP YOU SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! School is getting closer and what better to show your 🧡Puxico Pride🖤then having a Puxico Garden Flag in your yard! These can also be a turned into a door hanger! We have a back to school sale going on for $10! All proceeds go towards Puxico CEA which helps with scholarships for our seniors, staff celebrations and so much more! Please comment/message Erin Armstrong for pickup!

Mark your calendar….

You can tell that the V. F. W. Puxico Homecoming is almost here because it is time to gear up for Puxico Band Camp! 8-12th grade band students can find the schedule for the first week of band camp below. The Puxico Marching Band will have 2 weeks of band camp that stretches from July 22-August 2. The bands’ very first performance will be prior to the beginning of school, so it is essential that all 8th grade and HS band students attend band camp. The Puxico Band will perform in the Puxico Homecoming Parade on Saturday, August 17. The Puxico R-8 School District will host a Director’s Reception on Wednesday, July 24. We invite all of our 6-12 grade band students, and their parents, to drop in for a refreshment and to meet the directors. During band camp, the Puxico Band Boosters will provide lunch for the students. Please message the Puxico Band Booster Facebook group to volunteer, to participate this year with the band boosters, or to make a donation. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.facebook.com/groups/276113843194599/ Band students should have their physicals completed prior to band camp and bring the necessary form with you on day 1. Click on the link below to access the MSHSAA preparticipation physical form. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.mshsaa.org/.../SportsM.../MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf

Posting for the Puxico Alumni Association. All inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Margaret Binford.

Some Indians work until the very last day! Mrs. Marla Clark and Mrs. Tammy Thompson have been working with young learners in public education, each serving for over 30 years. Thank you so much for looking out for our elementary students and our staff. Your dedication to teaching and learning was greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to these two lovely ladies. We hope you enjoy your new IPads.