Please see the document below about Governor Kehoe’s A-F Grading System.

Governor Kehoe’s A-F Grading System.

October 23, 2026
Please see the document above about Governor Kehoe’s A-F Grading System.
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AMI/Parent Teacher Conf

Dear Puxico Families

October 20, 2026
Due to the significant increase in illness among our students and staff, Puxico R-VIII School District will utilize Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) days on Tuesday, Octob...
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Hey Puxico Students… Wear orange and get in free tonight! Doors open at 5:30!

Hey Puxico Students…

October 15, 2026
Wear orange and get in free tonight! Doors open at 5:30!
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Puxico R-8 School District will be making an adjustment to Bus Route #4 beginning this afternoon, Thursday, October 15. All students affected by this change have been informed and will begin riding their newly assigned bus routes this afternoon. ⏰ PLEASE NOTE: With these adjustments, pickup and drop-off times may vary slightly. We anticipate changes of approximately 10 minutes earlier or later, depending on the location of each bus stop. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we work through these changes to ensure safe and efficient transportation for our students. 📞 Questions? Please contact your child’s building office: 🏫 Elementary: 573-222-3542 🏫 Junior High: 573-222-3058 🏫 High School: 573-222-3175 Thank you for your continued cooperation and support of Puxico R-8 School District!

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION UPDATE – BUS ROUTE #4

October 15, 2026
Puxico R-8 School District will be making an adjustment to Bus Route #4 beginning this afternoon, Thursday, October 15. All students affected by this change have been informed an...
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🧡🖤 Your business. Our students. A lasting tradition. 🖤🧡 Puxico R-8 invites area businesses and organizations to partner with us in supporting student programs and preserving the memories captured in our school yearbook. Our sponsorship packages offer opportunities to feature your business in the yearbook and athletic programs, with additional visibility options in our gyms and at the baseball/softball field complexes. Yearbook-only advertising is also available. Join now and submit your artwork to be included in our winter athletic programs! Your partnership shows students that their community stands behind them. Questions or ready to get started? Contact Samantha Hood at shood@puxico.k12.mo.us or 573-222-3175. Click the link below to explore sponsorship options, review pricing, and complete your sponsorship form. Thank you for investing in our students and Puxico traditions! https://share.google/ccfDSwOirqsaCyT0H

Your business. Our students. A lasting tradition.

October 14, 2026
Puxico R-8 invites area businesses and organizations to partner with us in supporting student programs and preserving the memories captured in our school yearbook Our sponsorshi...
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Great effort by both groups to oick up wins tonight. We are on the road tomorrow at Bernie. Bus time 4:15. Game time 5:30. 8th grade to follow!

Junior High Indians Basketball

October 13, 2026
Great effort by both groups to pick up wins tonight. We are on the road tomorrow at Bernie. Bus time 4:15. Game time 5:30. 8th grade to follow!
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Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days!

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days!

October 13, 2026
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days!
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🎓 Seniors & Senior Parents — Mark Your Calendars! 🎓 Navigating senior year and preparing for life after graduation can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone! Join us for Senior Parent Night & FAFSA Night at Puxico High School. 📍 Where: Puxico High School 📅 When: Wednesday, October 21 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM What to expect: FAFSA Assistance: Get hands-on help setting up your FSA ID and starting/completing the FAFSA application. Senior Year Timeline: Essential info on graduation requirements, upcoming deadlines, and senior events. College & Career Planning: Resources for college admissions, trade schools, military pathways, and local scholarships. 💡 What to bring for FAFSA help: Social Security Numbers (student & parents) 2025 Tax Returns & W-2 forms FSA ID log-in details (if you've already created one) Whether your student is heading to a four-year university, technical school, entering the workforce, or still deciding, this event is designed to give you clarity and confidence. We hope to see you there!

Seniors & Senior Parents — Mark Your Calendars!

October 7, 2026
Navigating senior year and preparing for life after graduation can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone! Join us for Senior Parent Night & FAFSA Night at Puxico Hi...
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We know it's already been a busy week, but you've got another game night in you… THE GUYS ARE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME THURSDAY! Congratulations fellas! Go Puxico Baseball!

2026 Campbell Fall Baseball Classic

October 7, 2026
We know it's already been a busy week, but you've got another game night in you… THE GUYS ARE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME THURSDAY! Congratulations fellas! Go Puxico Baseball!
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Puxico Marching Band Parade Day! October 3rd Sikeston Cotton Carnaval

Puxico Marching Band Parade Day!

October 2, 2026
Sikeston Cotton Carnaval, Saturday, October 3rd. Start time: 10:00 a.m.
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Puxico R-8 School is seeking bids on a 2020 or newer 77 passenger route bus.

Puxico R-8 School is seeking bids on a 2020 or newer 77 passenger route bus.

September 29, 2026
Bids shall be returned to Mr. Jim Clark, Transportation Director no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2026, by Noon. Bids will be accepted via email or hand delivery. Please return a...
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🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Service! Two decades each. Sixty combined years of service. Generations of Puxico students blessed by their work. 🧡🖤 The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District are incredibly proud to honor Lamia Hobbs, Tracy Robison, and Misti McElroy for 20 years of dedicated service to public education. Throughout the years, these remarkable educators have shared their knowledge, experience, and joyful personalities with countless students, families, and colleagues. Their steady dedication and deep understanding of public education have made them trusted mentors, valued leaders, and an important part of the Puxico R-8 family. Twenty years represents thousands of school days filled with lessons taught, challenges overcome, smiles shared, and lives changed. Their influence reaches far beyond the classroom and will continue through the many students whose lives are better because of them. We are truly grateful for their service and the lasting impact they have made. Congratulations, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Robison, and Mrs. McElroy! We are so fortunate to have you at Puxico R-8 School!

Celebrating 20 Years of Service!

September 28, 2026
Two decades each. Sixty combined years of service. Generations of Puxico students blessed by their work. The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District are incredibly proud to h...
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🎨 A Transformational Gift for Puxico Art Students! 🎨 The Puxico R-VIII School District is incredibly grateful to announce that our art programs have received a total of $30,000 in generous donations through the Dennis Milfeld Charitable Fund! The gifts include: 🖌️ $15,000 for Mrs. Christy Lewis’s Pre-K–6th grade art program 🎨 $15,000 for Mrs. Ashley Williams’s 7th–12th grade art program These funds will honor the memory of Dennis Milfeld by supporting art supplies, equipment, field trips, seminars, and other meaningful opportunities for our students. Our District was considered for this remarkable gift following a recommendation from beloved Puxico School retiree Diane Barnfield. We are especially thankful to Diane for continuing to advocate for Puxico students and programs, even after her retirement. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Dennis Milfeld Charitable Fund, the American Gift Fund, and everyone involved in making these donations possible. This extraordinary generosity will help our students explore their creativity, develop their talents, and experience opportunities that will have a lasting impact. Thank you for investing in our teachers, our students, and the future of the arts at Puxico R-VIII School District!

A Transformational Gift for Puxico Art Students!

September 28, 2026
The Puxico R-VIII School District is incredibly grateful to announce that our art programs have received a total of $30,000 in generous donations through the Dennis Milfeld Charit...
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🧡🖤 PUXICO WEEKLY UPDATE 🖤🧡 📅 October 12–17, 2026 #GoPuxico Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! 👇 ⚾🏀 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 • HS Baseball @ OFC in Poplar Bluff — 1:00 PM • JH Girls Basketball vs. Chaffee (St. Ambrose) — 5:00 PM • JH Boys Basketball vs. Bell City — 6:15 PM 🏀🏐⚾ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • Scholar Bowl vs. Twin Rivers — 4:00 PM • JH Girls Basketball @ Scott City — 4:30 PM • JH Boys Basketball @ Bernie — 5:30 PM • HS Volleyball at Stoddard County Tournament — TBA • HS Baseball @ OFC in Poplar Bluff — TBA 🏐 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 • HS Volleyball at Stoddard County Tournament — TBA 🏃🏀🏐⚾ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 • Scholae Bowl Meet @ Portageville — 3:30 PM • JH Girls Basketball vs. Twin Rivers — 6:00 PM • HS Volleyball at Stoddard County Tournament — TBA • HS Baseball @ OFC in Poplar Bluff — TBA 🏐 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 • HS Volleyball at Stoddard County Tournament — TBA 🏃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 • Cross Country Meet @ Farmington — 12:00 PM 📢 UPCOMING EVENTS • FBLA Butter Braid Fundraiser — October 12–23 📌 OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS • 1st Quarter Ends — October 16 Come out and support our students this week!

PUXICO WEEKLY UPDATE

September 28, 2026
Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 • HS Baseball @ OFC in Poplar Bluff — 1:00 PM • JH Girls Basketball vs. Chaffee (St. Ambrose) — 5:00 PM • J...
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🎉 Cheers to 10 Years! 🎉 The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District are proud to celebrate Mrs. Amy Yount and Mr. David “Mr. B” Barani for 10 years of dedicated service! Mrs. Yount and Mr. B work hard to engage students in learning, teach meaningful life lessons, and keep school fun along the way. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and genuine care for their students have made a lasting impact throughout our district. As they begin year 11 at Puxico R-8, we are grateful for the many ways they continue to encourage, inspire, and support our students. Their students—and our entire school community—are truly blessed to have them! Congratulations, Mrs. Yount and Mr. B!

Cheers to 10 Years!

September 16, 2026
The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District are proud to celebrate Mrs. Amy Yount and Mr. David “Mr. B” Barani for 10 years of dedicated service! Mrs. Yount and Mr. B work hard...
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It was an honor to have Puxico School Retiree, Mrs. Kathy Ginn, back on campus. We appreciate her delivery of a donation on behalf of the Salvation Army. As requested, the donation will be used toward unpaid meal balances for our students. Thank you, Mrs. Ginn, and to the Salvation Army for thinking of our students

It was an honor to have Puxico School Retiree, Mrs. Kathy Ginn, back on campus.

September 16, 2026
We appreciate her delivery of a donation on behalf of the Salvation Army. As requested, the donation will be used toward unpaid meal balances for our students. Thank you, Mr...
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Celebrating 5 Years of Service! 🎉 The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District proudly recognize Auna Stewart, Bryant Fernetti, Aaron Bechtold, Meghan Douglas, Jennifer Jones, and Star Ramey for five years of dedicated service! These outstanding staff members serve our district in many important roles, but they share one common purpose—a commitment to supporting our students and school community. Thank you for the time, talent, and heart you have invested in Puxico R-8 School District. We appreciate each of you and look forward to many more years together! 🧡🖤

Celebrating 5 Years of Service!

September 14, 2026
The Puxico CEA and Puxico R-8 School District proudly recognize Auna Stewart, Bryant Fernetti, Aaron Bechtold, Meghan Douglas, Jennifer Jones, and Star Ramey for five years of ded...
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🍎📚 #TeacherTuesday 📚🍎 This week, we are excited to recognize Mrs. Placher, one of our amazing first-grade teachers! She creates a caring, encouraging classroom where her students feel loved, supported, and excited to learn. Her patience, dedication, and positive attitude make a difference every single day! Thank you, Mrs. Placher, for all you do for our students and Puxico Elementary! We are so lucky to have you! 🧡🖤 #PuxicoProud #PuxicoIndians #FirstGrade #TeacherSpotlight

Teacher Tuesday

September 9, 2026
This week, we are excited to recognize Mrs. Placher, one of our amazing first-grade teachers! She creates a caring, encouraging classroom where her students feel loved, supported,...
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Attention Senior Parents Come join Mrs. Woolard for a senior meeting so she can go over your students A+ information, testing dates, credit needs, and more. Two dates are available is if you can’t make one, we have options!

Attention Senior Parents

September 9, 2026
Come join Mrs. Woolard for a senior meeting so she can go over your students A+ information, testing dates, credit needs, and more. Two dates are available is if you can’t make ...
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Puxico PTO

Next PTO Monthly Meeting

August 31, 2026
Puxico PTO meeting September, 1st.
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