🧡🖤 **PUXICO WEEKLY UPDATE** 🖤🧡 📅 **October 5–10, 2026** **#GoPuxico** Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! 👇 ⚾🏐🏀 **MONDAY, OCTOBER 5** • HS Baseball @ Campbell Tournament — **3:00 PM** • HS Volleyball @ Dexter — **5:00 PM** • JH Boys/Girls Basketball @ Neelyville — **5:00 PM** ⚾🎺🏀🏐 **TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6** • HS Baseball @ Campbell Tournament — **TBA** • Band @ Jackson Band Day Parade — **TBA** • JH Boys/Girls Basketball @ Woodland — **6:00 PM** • HS Volleyball vs. Campbell — **6:00 PM** 👋 **WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7** • No events listed. 🎺⚾🏃 **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8** • Band @ Soybean Parade in Portageville • HS Baseball @ Campbell Tournament • SCAA Cross Country Meet @ Woodland ⚾🏀🏐 **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9** • HS Baseball @ East Carter — **4:30 PM** • JH Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Greenville — **5:00 PM** • HS Volleyball @ Greenville — **6:00 PM** 🏐🎺 **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10** • OFC Volleyball Tournament in Puxico — **8:30 AM Start** • Band Performing at Band Directors Association Parade Competition in Sikeston — **10:00 AM** 📢 **UPCOMING EVENTS** • JH Cheer Cobbler + Pie Fundraiser ends — **Oct. 9** 📌 **OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS** • **1st Quarter Ends — October 16** Come out and support our students this week! 🧡🖤 **GO INDIANS! 🏹**

PUXICO WEEKLY UPDATE

September 28, 2026
October 5–10, 2026 Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 • HS Baseball @ Campbell Tournament — 3:00 PM • HS Volleyball @ Dexter — 5:0...
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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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🎉 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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🧡🖤 A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Lewis! 🖤🧡 Mrs. Lewis worked incredibly hard to make our playground even more special for our kiddos! She spent so much time and effort creating this beautiful mural as a surprise, and now that school is officially underway, our students finally got to see it! 🎨✨ Mrs. Lewis, thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us and for putting so much love into making our school a special place for our kids. We absolutely LOVE the mural you created, and we know it will bring smiles to our students for years to come! Thank you!

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Lewis!

August 31, 2026
Mrs. Lewis worked incredibly hard to make our playground even more special for our kiddos! She spent so much time and effort creating this beautiful mural as a surprise, and now t...
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📅 September 14–19, 2026 #GoPuxico Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! 👇 ⚾🏀🏐 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • HS Baseball @ Twin Rivers — 4:30 PM • JH Girls Basketball vs. Bloomfield — 6:00 PM • HS Volleyball @ Bloomfield — 6:00 PM 📚🏐 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • FFA/Ag Career Day @ Portageville • HS Volleyball vs. Bernie — 6:00 PM 🎓 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 • HS FBLA + HS JAG Career Day @ Busch Stadium • Jostens on campus for 10th & 12th Grade ⚾🏀🏐 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • HS Baseball vs. Bernie — 4:30 PM • 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Delta — 6:00 PM • HS Volleyball vs. Clearwater — 6:00 PM 🏫⚾🏐 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 • FFA SEMO District Fair Day • HS Baseball @ Naylor — 4:30 PM • HS Volleyball @ Leopold — 6:00 PM 🎺 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • Mizzou Band Day @ Columbia 📢 UPCOMING EVENTS • Sept. 22: Stoddard County Fair Parade • Sept. 22: Senior Parent Night • Sept. 25: SEMO Sunrise 📌 OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS • PTO Stonies Fundraiser ends Sept. 18 • JH Girls Basketball Mum Fundraiser — Sept. 14–25 • FCCLA T-Shirt Fundraiser — Sept. 1–Oct. 2 Come out and support our students this week! 🧡🖤 GO INDIANS! 🏹 #GoPuxico #PuxicoPride #GoIndians

Puxico Weekly Update Sept 14 – Sept. 19, 2026

August 31, 2026
PUXICO WEEKLY UPDATE September 14–19, 2026 #GoPuxico Here’s what’s happening around Puxico this week! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • HS Baseball @ Twin Rivers — 4:30 PM • JH Girls...
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Calendar highlights

School calendar highlights.

August 26, 2026
Here is a District planner to help with planning for scheduled doctor’s appointments, extended family weekends, etc.
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First day of school

We are excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school, Wednesday, August 26!

August 26, 2026
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Open House. It was wonderful to see our buildings full of students and families getting ready for a great year! A few importan...
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Back to School

BACK TO SCHOOL—WATCH THE ROAD!

August 26, 2026
As students return to school, we are asking all drivers—especially our student drivers and parents—to slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for school buses and children alon...
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No more paper packets

We're making enrollment easier than ever!

August 19, 2026
Parents can now complete all enrollment forms ONLINE through the Existing Student Registration in your Parent Portal.
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NEW TO THE PUXICO SCHOOL DISTRICT? YOU COULD BE AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF PUXICO PRIDE! 🖤🧡 We are excited to welcome new students and families to Puxico R-8 School! If your student will be joining us for the 2026-2027 school year, we encourage to get enrolled now! First day of classes is Wednesday, August 26. 📅 Monday- Friday ⏰ 8:00–11:00 a.m. & 12:30–3:00 p.m. 📍 Each Building Office 🎒 All Grade Levels Parents/guardians should bring the following documents if available: ✅ Proof of Residency (current property tax statement, property deed or mortgage payment statement, electric bill in parent’s name, real estate contract, legal property description, rental agreement. No cell phone or internet statements allowed) ✅ Student Shot/Immunization Record ✅ Birth Certificate ✅ Social Security Card New school. New friends. New experiences. New opportunities. 🧡🖤 📱 Call us if you have any questions: Puxico Elementary 573-222-3542 Puxico JH 572-222-3058 Puxico HS 573-222-3175 At Puxico, we believe every student is an important piece of what makes our school special. We can’t wait to meet our newest students and families and start building a great year together!

NEW TO THE PUXICO SCHOOL DISTRICT? YOU COULD BE AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF PUXICO PRIDE!

August 19, 2026
We are excited to welcome new students and families to Puxico R-8 School! If your student will be joining us for the 2026-2027 school year, we encourage to get enrolled now! First...
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