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Below you will find news and information about the Republic School District. As a reminder, regular issues of Tiger Talk will be distributed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year. Two summer issues will be distributed as well.
*This will be the final Tiger Talk of the school year.
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Last Day of School is TOMORROW, May 17!
Wednesday, May 17 will be the last day of school, and it will be a half day for students! Secondary students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. and elementary students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Tiger STRIPES will be available for students currently enrolled in any capacity. Contact 735.3778 for questions. Please contact your school office if normal after school plans will be different than usual. Elementary grade cards will be distributed on the last day, RMS and RHS grade cards will be emailed in the coming days.
TAKE NOTE: If your child has medication checked in to the school health office, please plan to pick it up during school hours prior to the last day of school. Any medications not picked up by 10:00 a.m. on the last day of school, May 17, will be disposed. Contact your child's school nurse with questions.
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!!!!!!!!
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Summer School 2017
We are very excited to welcome students to summer school on May 30! The online deadline to register, May 5 has passed. If you'd like to place your child on the waiting list for summer school at the elementary level, please contact your child's school building.
Elementary families attending Summer SLAM, save the date for Summer School Open House on Thursday, May 25. Summer school class lists will be posted on this date as well. Below are the details!
As a reminder, summer school is FREE! Also, breakfast and lunch are provided for FREE as well! This applies to ALL grade levels. Below is the schedule for summer school:
Elementary:
May 30-June 23
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Kindergarten & sibling pick-up at 2:40 p.m.)
Middle School and High School:
May 30-June 22
7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
TAKE NOTE: Students attending summer school
must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations for the grade they will be in for the 2017-2018 school year. This primarily impacts incoming kindergarten, 8th grade, 9th grade and 12th grade students.
CLICK HERE for a summary of these requirements.
May 20 is the deadline to have vaccinations updated in order to attend summer school.
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Nurse Nancy Leonard Named Missouri Winner of America's Greatest School Nurse Contest
The Republic School District is incredibly proud to announce that McCulloch
Elementary Nurse, Nancy Leonard, was named Missouri's winner of the America's Greatest School Nurse contest!
This contest, supported by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, asked school employees to submit nominations for this accolade earlier this spring. Nurse Nancy's colleagues at McCulloch jumped on the opportunity to nominate her for the work she does on behalf of Republic students daily.
Out of all of the applications submitted from across the state of Missouri, Nurse Nancy was chosen as the Missouri nominee for the America's Greatest School Nurse contest. Voting was open to the public and took place throughout April. Although she was not selected as America's Greatest School Nurse, we are incredibly proud that she was selected to represent the entire state of Missouri!
Nurse Nancy has a heart of gold! She goes above and beyond to meet the needs of our students. Not only does she work hard to help educate students on staying healthy and administer care for those who are in need, but she is instrumental in connecting our students and families in need with helpful services. She is a leader not only at McCulloch, but across the district and is always willing to step in and help.
We applaud Nurse Nancy for the way she uses compassion to care for Republic students daily. Congratulations to her on being the Missouri winner of the America's Greatest School Nurse contest!
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Graduation 2017 Recap
Congratulations to the class of 2017! On Sunday, May 14 321 seniors completed their final task of high school, graduation day. This group of seniors was celebrated at a ceremony at JQH Arena, and they heard from several speakers including Superintendent of Schools, Chance Wistrom. High School Principal, Mr. Tyler Overstreet also addressed the crowd. Student speakers included Emma Masten, Anna Strusz and Makenna Cyr. The class of 2017 was awarded over $2.7 million in scholarships! We wish these young adults the best in their new adventure!
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2017-18 School Calendar
Earlier this school year the Board of Education approved the 2017-18 school calendar. It can be found on our website by clicking
HERE. The school year will begin on Thursday, August 10. Dates regarding open houses and other back to school events will be forthcoming.
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RepMO Ready Update
The district's technology expansion plan, RepMO Ready is making great strides as we plan for the 2017-18 school year. At the start of next school year 3753 devices will be in the hands of students within their classrooms, and 2153 of those devices will be going home with students.
Incoming 6th, 8th and 9-12th grade families, you received communication regarding the required parent orientation. Please be sure to review that information
HERE.
Below is a summary of what to expect for next school year in regards to RepMO Ready! You can also ready more about the entire plan at
republicschools.org/repmoready or by clicking on the infographic to the left.
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Preschool Openings
Republic Early Childhood Center is currently enrolling students for the 2017-18 school year. We have openings in our Monday through Friday afternoon class. All other classes are on a waiting list. For more information please visit
http://www.republicschools.org/ec
or call 735-3736.
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End of Year Meal Checklist Reminder
- Meals cannot be charged during May at any grade level.
- All meal charges should be paid as soon as possible and enough money sent to prepay current meals.
- There are 13 days of school in May.
- A complimentary PBJ + Milk for lunch and Whole-Grain Toast + Milk for breakfast is available for students without lunch money in their meal account and are not on free meal benefits who forget their money or a packed lunch from home.
- Graduating Seniors receive a refund of any money remaining in their meal account. Checks are mailed for refunds $10 or over; and refunds under $10 are given out with diplomas. All other balances rollover to the beginning of next school year.
- Parents of students who will not be returning next school year can complete a "Lunch Refund Request" to have any remaining money donated to another student or mailed as a check to their new address. The form can be filled out at the child's school or downloaded from the Food Service Department's website under "Resources", then "Lunch Refund Request".
- Balances may be checked online thru your Parent Portal account or contact the Food Service Department at 735-3753 or email ruth.melvin@republicschools.org.
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
May 16: 8th Grade Promotion, RHS gym 7:00 p.m.
May 17: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, half day for students (12:00 p.m. secondary dismissal & 1:00 p.m. elementary dismissal)
(elementary grade cards distributed, RMS and RHS grade cards to be emailed in the coming days)
May 18: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
May 29: District Closed for Memorial Day
May 30: First Day of Summer School
For additional events and dates, visit the district calendar
HERE.
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For questions or comments please contact me via
email or by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail Director of Communications
Republic School District |
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