Our first day of school will be Thursday, August 15. A full list of events and details for the 2019-20 school year can be found at republicschools.org/backtoschool. In addition, the school calendar can be found HERE. 

We love celebrating the first day of school with you! If you'd like first day photos of your student(s) to be shared on social media please either send them to us in a private message on Facebook or email them to [email protected]. 

K-12 families, please login to the Parent Portal and complete the needed forms ASAP, if you have not yet done so! This should be completed by the first day of school, August 15. All kindergarten through 12^th grade students must have a parent/guardian complete these required forms.  Take note that specific forms must be completed for students to participate in various activities, including technology usage. Also, preschool students DO NOT have to complete this process.

TROUBLESHOOTING: If you are having issues or are receiving errors, we recommend trying the following:

1. Changing your browser- the system operates best on Google Chrome.

2. Clearing your cache. On the screen in which you are having issues, hold the shift button and press refresh. Keep the shift button held until the refresh button is done spinning.

Click on the image to the left to view a training video to walk you through the online form process.   

Due to high interest, we have reached our maximum enrollment for Tiger STRIPES. A waiting list is available by calling 735.3778. However, slots are still available for Tiger PALS and Tiger TEENS.

Every Friday throughout the school year full day preschool through 12th grade students will be dismissed one hour early for teacher collaboration time. This will not impact partial day EC students. Below are dismissal times for throughout the week at each building level. For more information on Friday Early Release visit https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease.

ELEMENTARY & FULL DAY PRESCHOOL:

Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 3:30 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 2:30 p.m.

RMS:
Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 2:40 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 1:40 p.m.

RHS:
Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 2:30 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 1:30 p.m.

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Hey RepMO...We need your help! Once school begins traffic congestion gets pretty heavy, especially at dismissal times near the elementary buildings. We think one way we can help combat this is by asking families using the car line to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before dismissal time. As a reminder, once students are dismissed you won't wait long! From the first student who is picked up to the last student, there is only about a 12 minute difference! Of course, the first few days of school will take a bit longer as more families are picking up, but be patient with us and we will get the car lines moving smoothly, safely and as fast as possible soon! Check out the video HERE for more! Be sure to share this information with anyone who picks up your student from school. #repmoproud #thanksforyourhelp #patienceplease 

Through the SISK12 Parent Portal families have the option to make online meal payments through a secure system, ConnexPoint. Like other online payment systems a processing fee is applicable. ConnexPoint charges a 3.99% processing fee for transactions. To make an online meal payment simply login to the SISK12 Parent Portal, select the Meal Service Balance icon and follow the prompts.

CLICK HERE for directions to assist with this process.

As a reminder, to find the Parent Portal simply visit republicschools.org and click on the "Parent Portal" icon. This can also be accessed through the district's free mobile app. As a reminder, to login use the email address you have provided to the district and enter the password you have created. If you've forgotten it, simply click on the "forgot password" button and follow the prompts. The Parent Portal is the same system used for back to school registration forms and to view student information like grades and attendance.

As we kick off the new school year, we are also kicking off a new visitor management system that will help us electronically record and check the sex offender registry for anyone who visits and accesses our school buildings.  If you plan to visit our schools for class parties, as a guest speaker, volunteer (additional background check form still needed  https://www.republicschools.org/Page/1189   ), to have lunch with a student, contractor, etc. you'll need to bring with you a state issued picture ID as a way to check in with our front offices.  We are excited about implementing this system as it helps us continue our focus of creating a safe and secure learning environment for our students and employees. 

Celebrating birthdays at school is certainly fun and memorable for our students. All students have an opportunity to celebrate by sending trinkets or treats to share. Due to district policy, if treats are brought in they must be on the USDA Smart Snacks list and also must be store-bought and sealed. There are many delicious, fun and healthy approved items including cookies, puddings, snack crackers, fruit snacks and ice cream treats. Additional details can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/healthservices. While this is a change from previous years, only allowing snacks from this list to be brought into classrooms will assist in making sure we are able to meet student allergy needs along with providing healthy snacks for students as birthdays and celebrations are a regular occurrence.

Every student in grade 6-12 will be issued a take home technology device as part of the RepMO Ready plan. Our goal is to provide a digital learning device to all secondary students for use both at school and at home. Students are responsible for the care of their assigned device at all times, both at school and home. The district strongly encourages families to purchase an Accidental Damage Protection Plan explained in the online form found on the Parent Portal. Students will not be allowed to use school technology resources until the appropriate online form has been completed. To purchase the ADPP CLICK HERE or payment can be made at open houses or in the building office. The deadline to purchase is August 22. Take note that any damage that occurs without ADPP payment will incur the full cost for repairs or replacement of the device.

MoDOT has opened the new roundabout near the M Highway entrance to RHS.  CLICK HERE  to view a brochure provided by MoDOT about navigating a roundabout. In addition, a video they have produced can be found  HERE . Please review this information and we ask that parents/guardians share with student drivers. 

The aforementioned brochures were distributed to students at the August 1 Parking Pass Pick-Up event. In addition, support will be shared during class meetings on the first day of school and additional police presence will be in the area during the first few days of school. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this construction.